Complete List Of NHTSA June 2004 Recalls - Is Your Car Here?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in June 2004 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA said ... Continue reading
Record July Truck Sales Second-Best Utility Sales Ever Cadillac Has Best Monthly Sales Since 1990 DETROIT – General Motors had its best sales month so far this year in July, as dealers sold 459,263 new cars and trucks. The total was down 3 percent when compared to very strong year-ago sales. GM’s overall tr ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Recall 831,000 Minivans Because of Power Steering Hoses That Could Pose Fire Dangers
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. August 4, 2004; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group plans to recall 831,000 minivans that may have weak power steering hoses and could pose fire dangers, the company said Wednesday. Owners of the 2002, 2003 and 2004 model year minivans with V-6 engines will receive letters infor ... Continue reading
Decoma Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter and First Half of Fiscal 2004
CONCORD, Ontario, August 4 -- - Strong sales and content growth in Europe from new facilities - All figures in USD, unless otherwise stated. Decoma International Inc. (TSX:DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004. Financial Highlights ---------- ... Continue reading
Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. Tops $1.3 Million in Purchases from General Motors Acceptance Corp.
MERRICK, N.Y.--Aug. 4, 2004--Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC: NAAC) announced today that for the six month period ended June 30, 2004, the company has completed vehicle purchases totaling $1,398,750 from General Motors Acceptance Corp.(GMAC). GMAC is the financial services division of General Motors Corporation. B ... Continue reading
Polycarbon Awarded Supplier of the Year - Again
VALENCIA, Calif., Aug. 4 -- SGL Technic Polycarbon Division, an affiliate of the German based SGL Carbon Group , announced today that it has been awarded "Supplier of the Year" designation by Federal-Mogul Corporation. This is the second consecutive year that SGL Polycarbon has earned this prestigious honor. The annual ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: China Strategic Market Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 4, 2004-- Twenty Years after Moving from Planned to Market Economy, China is the Most Explosive New Vehicle Market to Date Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of China Strategic Market Profile to their offering. Twenty years after moving from planned ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Aug. 4, 2004--SSA Global(TM), a leading global provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced the immediate general availability of SSA ERP(LN) version 6.1, which substantiates SSA Global's ongoing commitment to deliver best-in-class ERP solutions and protect existing customers' invest ... Continue reading
Toyota Australia Names Vignette as Exclusive Supplier of Web Content Management Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 4, 2004--Toyota Australia has named Vignette Corp. as a Trusted Partner in a deal that positions Vignette as the exclusive supplier of Web content management software solutions to Toyota Australia for the next four years. Monica Ikladios, e-business manager for Toyota Australia, said, "We use Vignet ... Continue reading
21st Century Holding Company Reports Record Earnings of $0.95 Per Share and Raises Guidance
PLANTATION, Fla.--Aug. 4, 2004--21st Century Holding Company , today reported record results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 (see attached tables). For the quarter ended June 30, 2004, the Company reported record net income of $3,674,778, or $0.95 per share on 3,863,262 undiluted shares, versus net income of $2,113 ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England--Aug. 4, 2004--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB:ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that its subsidiary, CarParts Technologies Inc. (CarParts), a leading provider of open, eCommerce and business automation software soluti ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Reports 3rd Quarter 2004 Dividend
FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 4 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor made the following announcements. Cash Dividend ... At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on August 2, 2004, the Board declared a regu ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Announces Receipt of Certificate of Occupancy for New Facility
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announces that the certificate of occupancy for its new leased production facility has been approved by the City of Pompano Beach, and it anticipates that the physical certificate will be issued today. EENT will begin the movin ... Continue reading
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--Aug. 4, 2004--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, today announced that it will release financial results for the first fiscal quarter 2005 ended June 30, 2004 after the market closes on Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Craig H. Muhlhauser, Exide's president and ch ... Continue reading
High-Performance, Integrated Security Platform Defends Against Worms, Viruses and Other Cyber-Attacks SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- . Fortinet, Inc., the only provider of ASIC-powered, network-based antivirus firewall systems for real-time network protection, today announced that Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (H ... Continue reading
News Release: i.SHOP Announces the Release of the Version 2.0 Specification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AAIA-08-03-04 For more information, contact: Rich White at 301-654-6664 i*SHOP Announces the Release of the Version 2.0 Specification BETHESDA, MD - Aug. 3, 2004, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announces the release of the i*SHOP version 2.0 specification, marking a signifi ... Continue reading
Oxford Automotive, Inc. to Conduct Bondholder Update Meeting
TROY, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Oxford Automotive, Inc. announced today that a meeting to update bondholders on financial results and other matters will be held on: Date: Friday, August 6, 2004 Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern time Location: O'Melveney & Myers Conference Rooms 31ABC Times Square Tower 7 Times Square New York, NY 10036 ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The PwC European Automotive Supplier Report 2003
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 4, 2004-- Essential Analysis and Guide to European Automotive Suppliers Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The PwC European Automotive Supplier Report 2003 to their offering. This report is in a dual format for you convenience, and to further add ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Trends in the Global Tire Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 4, 2004-- Analysis and Discussion on the Most Important Trends in the Global Tire Industry Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Trends in the Global Tire Industry to their offering. There have been changes, some important, but with few exceptions t ... Continue reading
Los Angeles-Area Drivers Have Chance to Win Free Gasoline; Learn About New Shell V-Power and Have Picture Taken With the F1 Car EVENT: The Shell V-Power Tour is pulling into Los Angeles this week to introduce local drivers to the most advanced Shell fuel ever developed -- new Shell V-Power -- which actively cleans inta ... Continue reading
Twin Disc, Inc., Appoints Harold M. Stratton II to Its Board of Directors
RACINE, Wisc.--Aug. 4, 2004--Twin Disc, Inc. , today announced that Harold M. Stratton II has been appointed as a director to replace Paul J. Powers who is retiring when his term expires in October, 2004. Mr. Stratton's appointment is effective immediately and he will stand for re-election at the annual shareholders' m ... Continue reading
Vehicle Valuation Tools From 'Black Book' Available Through Expanded CUNA Relationship
GAINESVILLE, Ga., Aug. 4 -- National Auto Research, publisher of the popular Black Book family of vehicle appraisal guides, and Credit Union National Association (CUNA) are pleased to announce an expansion of the relationship they began in January 2000. CUNA members are now able to purchase all Black Book vehicle valua ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio and Audiovox Introduce the XR9, the Newest Plug-and-Play Satellite Radio
WASHINGTON and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 4 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio company with more than 2.1 million subscribers, and Audiovox Electronics Corporation, a leading provider of automotive and home audio entertainment, today announced a new satellite radio partnership with the introduction ... Continue reading
Corinthian Colleges Completes Acquisition of AMI
- Acquisition of Leading Motorcycle, Marine and Personal Watercraft Technician School Adds One Campus and Expands Corinthian's Technical Curricula - SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Corinthian Colleges, Inc. today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of pri ... Continue reading
Viper Index for Auto Theft Debuts Online in Conjunction With False Sense of Security Campaign
VISTA, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Directed Electronics, Inc., the world's largest vehicle security and remote start company, makers of Viper, Python and Clifford as well as prominent car audio and mobile video brands such as Orion, Precision Power, a/d/s/ and Directed Video, is proud to unveil the new Viper Index for Auto Theft ... Continue reading
* LaSorda outlines Chrysler Group's vision of flexibility: taking lessons learned on the plant floor and applying to entire organization * New business model features the most advanced use of supplier co- location in North America * LaSorda challenges global supplier base to become more flexible TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., A ... Continue reading
FordDirect to Celebrate Fourth Anniversary with 200,000 Internet Sales
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4 -- FordDirect will celebrate its fourth anniversary this month. In just its fourth year of operations, the company will help dealers sell more than 200,000 vehicles this year through the Internet. The brainchild of Leo Hillock, FordDirect's executive vice president and a former Ford dealer, the ... Continue reading
Valeo Develops Environmentally-Friendly R744 Air Conditioning System
PARIS, July 29 -- Valeo today announced that it has successfully developed an environmentally-friendly air conditioning system which meets future EU regulations. The system replaces the current HFC R134a refrigerant used in car air conditioning systems with the R744 refrigerant and consequently eliminates the direct im ... Continue reading
First in a Series of Studies Will Identify Trends in Warranty Data REDMOND, Wash. and TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Microsoft Corp. and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) today announced a four-year, comprehensive research program to reveal valuable insights on key trends and challenges in the automotive indust ... Continue reading
BMW Optimistic about U.S 2004 Car Sales
FRANKFURT, Aug 4, 2004; Reuters reported that German carmaker BMW AG expects U.S. car sales to rise in August and in 2004 overall despite a decline in July, Chief Executive Helmut Panke told a conference call with journalists on Wednesday. "We will have numbers above the year-ealier level already in August and that is ... Continue reading
Sales of New Cars and Trucks Rebound in July, Even As GM, Ford Report Weaker Results
DETROIT August 4, 2004; John Porretto writing for the APreported that the auto industry saw U.S. sales recover last month after a disappointing June, with DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group and Japanese brands the biggest winners. But the nation's two largest automakers, General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co., both r ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., Aug. 4 -- Rick Wagoner, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Corp., will provide the keynote speech at the SAE 2005 World Congress Banquet on Thursday April 14. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2005, and wants to ensure its hallmark event wil ... Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 4 -- In an address at the 2004 Management Briefing Seminars today, Original Equipment Supplier Association (OESA) President Neil De Koker stressed that North American OEMs and suppliers must find a way to have meaningful and productive conversations about tough industry issues. De Koker cited ... Continue reading
Losses Balloon to $492M at Scandal-Hit Mitsubishi Motors, Sales Shrink 8 Percent
TOKYO August 4, 2004; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that losses at scandal-plagued Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. ballooned for the latest quarter as sales nose-dived in Japan and North America. Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Motors reported Wednesday that it lost 54.7 billion yen ($492 million) in the ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network's CarParts Technologies Subsidiary Awarded Contract by Big O Tires
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England Aug. 4, 2004; Auto Data Network Inc., a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that its subsidiary, CarParts Technologies Inc. (CarParts), a leading provider of open, eCommerce and business automation software solutions for the No ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape: Successful Launch for Free Music Download
STUTTGART, Germany, August 4 -- - Over 500,000 downloads in four weeks - Second compilation now available at www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape - Internet project supports up-and-coming musicians Mixed Tape, Mercedes-Benz's free music download, is enjoying great popularity. In the first four weeks following their release, ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reports Second Quarter, Six-Month Results
Strong Year-Over-Year Bottom-Line Improvement for Both Periods DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Amerigon Incorporated today reported a significant improvement in bottom-line results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004 when compared with the prior year periods. President and Chief Executive Officer Danie ... Continue reading
Grammer's Center Console Provides Functionality
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 4 -- A brainstorming session by engineers at Grammer AG's Automotive Division has yielded a clever center console prototype that is generating interest from automotive engineers in the U.K. and Germany. The console incorporates several armrest variations, including one in which a convenience ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Invites Consumers to ''Feel What Happens'' When They Climb Behind the Wheel
CYPRESS, Calif.--Aug. 4, 2004-- National Consumer Ride-and-Drive Tour Highlights Driver Safety Through Partnership With The Safe America Foundation Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today the launch of an exciting consumer driving tour that will begin in San Francisco on August 7, 2004 and extend t ... Continue reading
Group Claims Ford's Decision to Halt Domestic NGV Production Harms Consumers, Environment LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3 -- The California Natural Gas Vehicle Education Campaign kicked off last week to increase awareness about the benefits of natural gas vehicles (NGVs). The campaign, comprised of public and private organizations ... Continue reading
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Larstan Business Report News Flash: Study Predicts Huge Spike In Demand For Hybrid Autos
WASHINGTON--Aug. 3, 2004--Concern about gas prices and dependence on foreign energy is causing a surge of interest in hybrid autos that integrate gas and electricity to increase fuel efficiency. These are among the conclusions of a hybrid auto purchasing survey of 1,005 business and technology professionals - all whom ... Continue reading
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