Advance Auto Parts Racing/Cruz Pedregon Preview
Advance Auto Parts Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mopar Mile-High Nationals -- Bandimere Speedway Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon¹s Recent Performances Breeds Confidence Advance Auto Parts Driver Looks to Improve One Position Over Last Year¹s Effort MORRISON, Colo. (July 15, 2004) ... Continue reading
INTERMET Reports 2004 Second-Quarter Results; Sales Increase 19 Percent
Scrap-steel costs continue to affect earnings TROY, Mich., July 15 -- INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today reported 2004 second-quarter sales of $217.2 million, a 19-percent increase over 2003 second-quarter sales of $182.1 million. Contributing to i ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The New Production Chain
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 15, 2004-- The Vehicle Production Industry is Evolving beyond Recognition Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The New Production Chain to their offering. Report coverage includes: -- Analysis of new Production Chain -- OEM Manufacturing Strategies ... Continue reading
Wireless Service in Your Car -- Without the Phone!
-- Driving while using handheld cell phones can be unwieldy and in some places illegal. But, for many people today, wireless phones have become as indispensable as cars. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14388 This multimedia n ... Continue reading
Visteon Declares Third Quarter 2004 Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., July 15 -- The Board of Directors of Visteon Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on September 1, 2004, to shareholders of record as of July 30, 2004. Visteon has paid a dividend each quarter since it became an independe ... Continue reading
7-Eleven, Inc. to Webcast Its Second Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
DALLAS, July 15 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. will webcast its quarterly conference call on Thursday, July 22, 2004. The call will be led by president and chief executive officer, Jim Keyes, and senior vice president and chief financial officer, Ed Moneypenny. What: Second Quarter 2004 Conference Call When: Thursday, July 22, 2004 ... Continue reading
BOULDER CITY, Nev., July 15 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) . Amerityre Corporation has entered into an agreement with International Research and Development ("IRD"), La Jolla, California, to introduce Amerityre's polyurethane tire manufacturing technology in developing countries around the world. The t ... Continue reading
AMI Semiconductor to Announce Second Quarter 2004 Results on July 29
POCATELLO, Idaho--July 15, 2004--AMIS Holdings, Inc. , parent company of AMI Semiconductor, Inc., will release its second quarter 2004 financial results for the period ending June 26, 2004, on Thursday, July 29, after the market closes. The earnings release will be available on AMI Semiconductor's Web site at: www.amis ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 15, 2004--Auto Data Network, Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the worldwide automotive industry, today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2004. The Company reported revenues of $16.1 million for the first quarter of its 2005 fis ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 2nd Quarter and YTD 2004 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., July 15 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced the results of the second quarter and first six months of 2004. 2nd Quarter Year 2004 2003 2004 2003 (in thousands 13 we ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Second Quarter 2004 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for July 29, 2004
MCLEAN, Va., July 15 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, announced today that it will release second quarter 2004 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, July 29, 2004. Management will conduct a live audio webcast of its earnings conferenc ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--July 15, 2004--ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today introduced an on-going initiative to reach out to the growing Hispanic trucking community, which constitutes 15 percent of the nation's 3.2 million truck drivers.* Chevr ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group Acquires $1.5 Million Commercial Transportation Lease Portfolio
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--July 15, 2004--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) ("Coach"), a holding company focused on manufacturing luxury limousines and specialty vehicles, announced today that its new wholly-owned subsidiary, Coach Financial Services, Inc., purchased a commercial portfolio of transportation leases ... Continue reading
Coatings Segment Spurs Record Sales, Strong EPS Growth in PPG's Second Quarter
PITTSBURGH--July 15, 2004--PPG Industries reported today second quarter net income of $183 million, or $1.06 a share, which includes aftertax charges of $3 million, or 2 cents a share, reflecting the previously announced decision to begin expensing stock options in 2004, and $6 million, or 3 cents a share, to reflect t ... Continue reading
Drive for Diversity Lanza Esfuerzo de Reclutamiento 2005
Experiencia ayudará a candidatos conductores, también se buscan nuevas caras en el programa de capacitación de equipos CHARLOTTE, N.C., 15 de julio /PR Newswire/ -- "Drive for Diversity" se encuentra actualmente recibiendo formalmente curriculums vitae e información de conductores experimentados, miembros de grupos ... Continue reading
Drive for Diversity Launches 2005 Recruiting Efforts
Experience Will Help Driver Candidates, While New Faces Also Welcomed in Crew Training Program CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 15 -- "Drive for Diversity" is now formally accepting resumes and information from experienced minority and female drivers and interested minority and female pit crew candidates to be part of its develop ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Announces Highlights for the First Two Quarters of 2004
PLANO, Texas, July 15 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announces the following highlights for the first two quarters of 2004: Substantial Percentage Revenue Increase: -- Gross revenues for 2003 increased by 286% over 2002. -- Gross revenues for first quarter of 2004 increased by 8 ... Continue reading
Falcon Financial Declares Second Quarter 2004 Dividend
- Schedules Second Quarter 2004 Earnings Date - STAMFORD, Conn., July 15 -- Falcon Financial Investment Trust , a specialty finance real estate investment trust focused on the business of originating and servicing loans to automotive dealers, announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a quarterly cash dividend ... Continue reading
Faro Hits Record Sales in Second Quarter
LAKE MARY, Fla., July 15 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported sales of approximately $24.1 million, a record for any quarter, in the fiscal second quarter ended July 3, 2004, a 48.8% increase from approximately $16.2 million in the second quarter of 2003. The Company reported new order bookings of approximately $2 ... Continue reading
Ride Expected to Raise $3 Million for Programs Benefiting People With Intellectual Disabilities LOS ANGELES, July 15 -- First Lady of California and Honorary Chairperson Maria Shriver today kicked-off Best Buddies International's first annual California sports fundraiser -- the Volvo Hearst Castle Challenge (VHCC). Bac ... Continue reading
BOSTON--July 15, 2004--Frost & Sullivan presented Federal-Mogul Corporation with the 2004 Customer Value Enhancement Award at last night's 2004 Customer Value Enhancement Awards Banquet, in recognition of the company's high-quality product for the automotive aftermarket, in particular, the premium brake pad program Wag ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--July 15, 2004--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today revised its outlook for 2004 and announced that it recently completed the acquisition of three dealerships in Houston and Beverly Hills, Calif., with total annual revenues of approximately $315 million. The company expects full-y ... Continue reading
INTERMET Names President and CEO Gary F. Ruff as Chairman and CEO; John Doddridge Retires
TROY, Mich., July 15 -- INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today announced that the company's Board of Directors has unanimously elected President and CEO Gary F. Ruff, 52, to Chairman of the Board and CEO, effective immediately. Ruff succeeds John Doddr ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--July 15, 2004--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced second quarter 2004 net earnings of $45.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of 55 cents, compared with 2003 second quarter earnings of $25.1 million, or 31 cents per diluted share. Total operating revenue for the current quarter was $679 m ... Continue reading
Lear Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Details
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 15 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's second-quarter 2004 financial results and related matters on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--July 15, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced it has acquired Sewell Toyota in Odessa, Texas. This is Lithia's fifth dealership in the Midland/Odessa market. Lithia's other stores; All American Dodge Hyundai of Midland, All American Chevrolet ... Continue reading
Mitsunobu (Tony) Takeuchi Elected to INTERMET Board of Directors
TROY, Mich., July 15 -- INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today announced that Mitsunobu (Tony) Takeuchi has been elected to its board of directors, effective today. Mr. Takeuchi fills a board vacancy created by the departure of Richard J. Peters, who i ... Continue reading
Modine's Annual Shareholders' Meeting
Hello, hope all is well with you. I wanted to personally invite you to Modine's Annual Shareholders' Meeting on Wednesday July 21st at 9:30am. You'll get a chance to hear how the company fared in the last year and what the strategies are for the next few years. One big topic will be to update shareholders on the acquis ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter Conference Call on the Web
COBURG, Ore., July 15 -- In conjunction with its second quarter earnings release, Monaco Coach Corporation invites you to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 28, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) What: Monaco Coach C ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Gets SIRIUS About Satellite Radio
NEW YORK--July 15, 2004--MOTOR TREND, the world's #1 automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced SIRIUS satellite radio will broadcast MOTOR TREND Radio on its Talk Central channel, expanding MOTOR TREND Radio's national listenership. Now in its fourth year, MOTOR TREND Radi ... Continue reading
Nalley Automotive Group Unveils New Audi Store
ATLANTA, July 15 -- Nalley Automotive Group, a leading dealership group serving the Atlanta metropolitan area, today announced the opening of its latest state-of-the-art facility, Nalley Audi, in Roswell, GA. This store is the newest stand-alone Audi dealership in the Southeast, and fulfills Nalley's pledge to consiste ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck to Announce Third Quarter Earnings on July 27, 2004
OSHKOSH, Wis.--July 15, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, will issue its third quarter fiscal 2004 financial results on July 27, 2004. A live conference call for security analysts and institutional investors will be held at 11:00 a.m. EDT the same day. The co ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 15, 2004--If you're driving while talking on your cell phone, it will cost you in New Jersey and Washington D.C. now that the law requires drivers to use hands-free devices while using wireless phones. Similar legislation, which is also in effect in New York State, is nearing passage in California. Durin ... Continue reading
Quaker State Racing/Tony Pedregon Bandimere Preview
Quaker State Racing Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mopar Mile-High Nationals -- Bandimere Speedway Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Bandimere Offers Extreme Racing Conditions New Challenges Greet Tony Pedregon and Quaker State Racing MORRISON, Colo. (July 15, 2004) Bandimere Speedway. The two word ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Australian Automotive Intelligence Yearbook 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 15, 2004--Research and Markets: The Australian Automotive Intelligence Yearbook is the Most Comprehensive Data Source for the Industry and Has Become an Indispensable Resource for Many Who Work in and with the Australian Automotive Industry Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 15, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The Automotive Technology Roadmap: Key Developments and players to their offering. The emergence of new technology and process innovations is enabling an explosion both in the range and feature content ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Reports Third Quarter Results; Closes New Financing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 15 -- Riviera Tool Co. (AMEX:RTC) today announced sales and net income for the third quarter and nine months ended May 31, 2004. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based designer and manufacturer of stamping die systems reported net income of $238,584, or $0.06 per diluted share, on net sales of $7.6 mil ... Continue reading
Sparta Commercial Services and Malaguti USA Announce New Malaguti Financing Program
Sparta Commercial Services to Provide Private-Label Financing Program NEW YORK, July 15 -- Tomahawk Industries, Inc., dba Sparta Commercial Services (BULLETIN BOARD: TMHK) , and Malaguti USA, announced today that the two companies have signed an agreement which will establish a new, private-label financing program for ... Continue reading
Sparta Commercial Services and Malaguti USA Announce New Malaguti Financing Program
Sparta Commercial Services to Provide Private-Label Financing Program NEW YORK, July 15 -- Tomahawk Industries, Inc., dba Sparta Commercial Services (BULLETIN BOARD: TMHK) , and Malaguti USA, announced today that the two companies have signed an agreement which will establish a new, private-label financing program for ... Continue reading
Stoneridge, Inc. Increases the Size of its Board to Nine Members With Appointment of New Director
WARREN, Ohio, July 15 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that Douglas C. Jacobs has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by the expansion of the Board to nine members. Jacobs will be a member of the Board's Audit Committee. He is a certified public accountant and holds an MBA ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--July 15, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. plans to release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004 at approximately 8:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, July 16, 2004. Superior has scheduled a conference call at 1:00 p.m. EDT that day to discuss its results for the quarter. A liv ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--July 15, 2004--This summer, Seattle residents will experience a new meaning of the phrase "fill 'er up," thanks to Taco Bell(R). With the Travel Industry Association of America predicting a 3 percent increase in auto travel this summer and with gas prices still topping the charts, Taco Bell is giving aw ... Continue reading
TUCSON, Ariz.--July 15, 2004--Tailored Materials Corp. Inc. (TMC), an emerging manufacturer of ultra-pure, carbon Double-Wall Nanotubes (DWNTs) for field emission displays and other devices, announced today that it raised $2 million in equity for its first round private financing, to commercialize and scale up its prop ... Continue reading
U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Storage to Storm Victims in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 15 -- The U-Haul Company of Harrisburg is offering 30 days of free self-storage at the following U-Haul Moving and Storage Center to families affected by the recent storm in Lebanon County. U-Haul of Lebanon 1440 Cumberland Street Lebanon, Pa (717) 274-3681 Carl Small, president of U-Haul Company ... Continue reading
U.S. Commercial Service and FedEx Launch New Initiative to Promote U.S. Small-Business Exports
WASHINGTON--July 15, 2004--The Commerce Department's U.S. Commercial Service has announced the participation of FedEx Corp. in a new initiative to provide ongoing support to Commercial Service efforts aimed at boosting exports from U.S. small and medium-size businesses. The agreement promotes exporting through cooperat ... Continue reading
Wabtec Corporation Announces Webcast Of Quarterly Earnings Conference Call
WILMERDING, Pa.--July 15, 2004--Wabtec Corporation invites interested shareholders and other stakeholders to listen to its 2004 second quarter earnings conference call live over the Internet on Friday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. William E. Kassling, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Alvaro G ... Continue reading
Auto Sales Outlook Favorable for Second Half of 2004, According to NADA
MCLEAN, Va., July 15 -- Despite mixed results in June, sales of new cars and light trucks are likely to gain strength during the second half of 2004, according to National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) Chief Economist Paul Taylor. He projects that year-end sales will reach 16.8 million vehicles, which is cons ... Continue reading
GAIA High-Power Lithium-ion Battery Outpaces Ultracapacitors PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 15 -- Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC", "The Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: LTHU) , a leading participant in the rapidly emerging large format rechargeable lithium battery market, announced today that the PennState University Futu ... Continue reading
FLINT, Mich.--July 15, 2004--Kettering University Professor Juan Pimentel has researched and developed an architecture and protocol he calls FlexCAN, which is based on CAN protocol and is suitable for highly dependable systems. Pimentel, a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, also integ ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., July 15 -- Explore how the magic wand of digital electronics is transforming cars into entertainment centers at Convergence 2004, the world's premier automotive electronics conference. With today's digital electronics, automobiles have become centers of entertainment as well as modes of transportation. ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Sales and Earnings for Second Quarter and First Half of 2004
ATLANTA--July 15, 2004--Genuine Parts Company reported sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004. Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced today that sales totaling $2.3 billion were up 7% compared to the second quarter of 2003. Net income was $101.1 million, an inc ... Continue reading
ANSYS, Inc. Takes Automated Rotating Machinery Meshing Tool to Next Level
CFX(R)-TurboGrid(TM) 2.2: Fast, mesh creation tool for CFD analysis of bladed rows for rotating machinery SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., July 15 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the latest release of CFX-TurboGrid version ... Continue reading
Aisin Seiki Tags Marion, Ill., for Electronics Plant, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--July 15, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston). Aisin Seiki Company Limited (Kariya, Aichi, Japan), through its U.S. subsidiary, Aisin Holdings of America (Lombard, Ill.), will build a third plant in Marion, Ill. For details on this project view the entire arti ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--July 15, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) today reported record net income of $0.54 per diluted share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004, a 15 percent increase over the prior year second quarter net income of $0.47 per diluted share. Higher sales volume primarily from snowmobiles, all-terrai ... Continue reading
Destacado web editor reforzará los esfuerzos de la compañía como líder de la industria en el mercado hispano IRVINE, Calif., 14 de julio /PR Newswire/ -- Autobytel Inc. anunció la contratación del ex editor de LaOpinión.com Patricio Zamorano para el puesto recién creado de gerente de Contenido Automotriz para e ... Continue reading
Contact information The Point toothepoint03@aol.com Press Information: For Immediate Release MOPAR MILE HIGH NATIONALS TV SCHEDULE Rock Hill, S.C. â“ (July 14, 2004) After a three-week break, The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) returns to action at the 25th annual Mopar Mile High NHRA Nationals. You can catch ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 15, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Module & Systems Report 2004 to their offering. Systems and modules is a very important strategic issue for vehicle makers and leading first tier suppliers. Vehicle manufacturers remain very interested ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports Second Quarter Net Income Per Share up 61 Percent to $1.03 on Record Quarterly Revenue
CLEVELAND--July 15, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced net income per share of $1.03 for the second quarter of 2004, an increase of 61 percent over net income per share of $.64 in the second quarter of 2003. Sales in the quarter were a record $2.40 billion, 19 percent above the ... Continue reading
GM to sell more Opel Astras in 2004 than forcast
HAMBURG, July 15, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors' German unit Opel expects to sell more new Astra compacts in Europe this year than originally anticipated, GM Europe President Carl-Peter Forster told journalists. "We will sell more than 200,000 (new) Astras," Forster said on Wednesday night during the unvei ... Continue reading
WINDSOR, ON, July 15, 2004; Increase the V-8 power offerings, add an all-new design, decrease the price and you have Dodge's formula for a market leader.Dodge announced pricing today for its all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota, the largest, most powerful and most capable mid-size pickup in the market. With a Manufacturer's Sugge ... Continue reading
Honda Targeting American Youngsters With Planned Model
TOKYO July 15, 2004; The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. will start selling a lower-priced car targeting young people in North American starting in 2006, a market that the Japanese automaker sees as key to continued growth, chief executive Takeo Fukui said Thursday. The "entry-level car" will be priced lower than the ... Continue reading
Honda Engineering Establishes Local Operations in China
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Honda Engineering Establishes Local Operations in China Tokyo, Japan, July. 15, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that its engineering subsidiary, Honda Engineering Co., Ltd., plans to establish a local subsidiary in China. The new operation ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Directions for the New Mid-term Plan
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Honda Announces Directions for the New Mid-term Plan Tokyo, Japan, July. 15, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the direction and some initiatives for the new mid-term plan that will begin with the start of the next fiscal year, April 1, 2005 ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Need a Jump or New Battery? AAA Battery Service Now Offered in San Diego
SAN DIEGO--July 15, 2004--Need a jump or possibly a new battery? The Automobile Club of Southern California now offers a fast and convenient mobile battery testing and replacement service. Using state-of-the-art equipment, the AAA Battery Service diagnoses a battery's condition. Only faulty or failing batteries are rep ... Continue reading
Fiat Auto and Microsoft Team Up for a Long-Term Strategic Automotive Partnership
Goal Is to Develop Innovative In-Vehicle Telematics Solutions REDMOND, Wash., July 15 -- Fiat Auto and Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Business Unit today announced a long-term strategic automotive partnership to develop innovative telematics solutions for motorists. The two companies' novel approach of designing in-vehic ... Continue reading
Fiat Auto Chief Says Carmaker Too Dependent on Italy, Aims to Increase Penetration in Europe
TURIN, Italy July 14, 2004; The AP reported that Fiat SpA is too dependent on Italian consumers and will try for greater market penetration in the rest of Europe as part of its comeback strategy, the head of the company's auto division said Wednesday. Fiat Auto chief executive Herbert Demel said that over the next two ... Continue reading
July 14, 2004 -- Georgetown, KY -- The 2004 Toyota MS 150 Bike the Bluegrass (June 5-6) attracted 320 participants including 39 team members from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK). The annual fundraising event not only raises money for multiple sclerosis research and local programs, but also increases a ... Continue reading
Denver NHRA TV Schedule (Ringers Gloves)
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com MOPAR MILE HIGH NHRA NATIONALS TV SCHEDULE Indianapolis â“ (July 14, 2004) This weekend the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) heads to the mountains after a t ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: Saturn Ion Redline Coupe
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Remember the old Saturn slogan ``a different kind of car company''? The Saturn Ion Redline Coupe is a different kind of Saturn. Say ``Saturn'' in relation to a car, and the word associated will likely not be ``performance.'' Practical, yes. Economical, yes, But high-performance? No ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Racing Reveals DBR9
LOS ANGELES, July 14 -- Aston Martin Racing has revealed further details of its all-new DBR9 that will spearhead the marque's return to international motor racing in 2005. This new GT racing car, which is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car, DB9, is being prepared by Aston Martin Racing's partners, P ... Continue reading
IMPCO and Starcraft Announce Formation of Powertrain Integration LLC
CERRITOS, Calif., July 14 -- IMPCO Technologies Inc., and Tecstar Corporation, a subsidiary of Starcraft Inc., of Madison Heights, Michigan have jointly announced the formation of Powertrain Integration, a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC). The joint venture company will provide the powertrain integration engineering ... Continue reading
Scelzi ready to move up the charts at Mopar Mile-High NHRA Natonals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY Morrison, Colo. Race Dates: July 16-18, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI READY TO MOVE UP THE CHARTS AT MOPAR MILE-HIGH NATIONALS MORRISON, Colo ... Continue reading
ATA and AAA Washington/Inland to Demo Highway Safety Measures for Summer Travel
'Share the Road' Program Visits Seattle to Promote Safe Highway Travel in Washington Though Up to 240,000 Vehicles Travel I-5 Through Seattle Daily, Most Automobile Drivers Are Never Taught What They Can Do to Avoid Initiating an Accident With a Tractor-Trailer Who: Professional truck drivers, the American Trucking Ass ... Continue reading
Delphi Satellite Radio Sales Receives Big Boost from Additional Chrysler Group Orders
Chrysler Group to feature SIRIUS-Ready Delphi units on 11 vehicle lines during 2005 model year TROY, Mich., July 14 -- Delphi Corp. will get a significant increase in the number of OEM satellite digital audio modules that it supplies to the Chrysler Group, Delphi company officials announced today. The Chrysler Group wi ... Continue reading
HEILBRONN, Germany, July 14 -- Atmel(R) Corporation announced today that it has extended its Dresden Design Center by adding 32 new highly skilled engineers to the 12 designers who have been part of the Atmel team for the last 3 years. Atmel has also drastically increased the size of its location, and is building up a ... Continue reading
Nissan Maintains Solid Second Position in CORR Standings After Strong Topeka Finishes
TOPEKA, Kan.--July 14, 2004--A trio of Nissan Frontier drivers seemed to have a standing reservation on the winner's podium at the Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) Lucas Oil Heartland Park Topeka Off-Road Championships, July 9-11. Led by Art Schmitt Racing owner/driver Art Schmitt, who charted top five finishes in a ... Continue reading
Teleflex Announces Second Quarter 2004 Results
LIMERICK, Pa.--July 14, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated announced today that revenues for the second quarter ended June 27, 2004 increased 13 percent to $653.4 million compared to $577.9 million for the second quarter of 2003. Net income in the quarter increased to $34.2 million compared to $31.8 million in the prior year. ... Continue reading
Honda Establishes Aviation Engine Business Subsidiary in the U.S.
- New R&D Center for Aviation Engines Established in Japan - TOKYO, July 15 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that it has established a new U.S. subsidiary, Honda Aero, Inc., to focus on the aviation engine business in the U.S., the world's largest aviation market. The new aviation engine business unit will be ... Continue reading
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