Visteon Opens Visteon Village in Van Buren Township
New Corporate Offices and Innovation Center Promote Greater Collaboration and Innovation VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Visteon Corporation has begun moving employees into Visteon Village, its new, 800,000- square-foot corporate offices and innovation center in Van Buren Township, Mich. The move consolidates empl ... Continue reading
Charity Takes a Central Place at the CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver
Event Expands Charitable Activity, CENTRIX Pledges Profit Donation CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 6 -- Just as at the last two runnings of the Grand Prix, local and national charities are found at the heart of the 2004 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver. Together, the Grand Prix of Denver Foundation and title sponsor and ... Continue reading
Infineon Expands Foundry Agreement with Winbond
MUNICH, Germany & HSINCHU, Taiwan--Aug. 6, 2004--Infineon Technologies AG (FWB:IFX) and Winbond Electronics Corp., Hsinchu, Taiwan, today announced that they have signed an agreement to expand their existing cooperation on the production of standard memory chips (DRAMs). Under the terms of the additional agreement, Inf ... Continue reading
Magna Announces Second Quarter and Year to Date Results and Redemption of Preferred Securities
AURORA, Canada, August 6 -- - All Results are Reported in Millions of US dollars, Except Per Share Figures Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2004. THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, ------- ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
CHICAGO, Aug. 6 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced the initial public offering of 40,000,000 shares of NAVTEQ common stock at a price of $22.00 per share. NAVTEQ's common stock will be listed on the New York Stock Exchan ... Continue reading
Onex Subsidiary, Commercial Vehicle Group, Prices $160 Million IPO
TORONTO--Aug. 6, 2004--All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX) announced today that its subsidiary, Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ("Commercial Vehicle Group"), has priced a $160 million initial public offering of shares . The offering, which is to close on August 10, 2004, in ... Continue reading
Preserving the Environment a Top Priority at Visteon Village
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Preserving and enhancing the environment was a top priority for the designers and developers of Visteon Village. "It was extremely important to us to protect the land and preserve our natural resources during development and construction," says Mike Johnston, Visteon president and c ... Continue reading
Sport Wheels will Attend the November SEMA Show in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS--Aug. 6, 2004--Sports Wheels Inc., (Pink Sheets:SSWH), a premiere wheel technology company, today announces that the company is pleased to be participating in the SEMA show. "This show give us the ability to display our product when all the major buyers and players in the industry come together," stated Paul ... Continue reading
Stephen Page Named to PACCAR Board
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Aug. 6, 2004--Stephen F. Page has been named to PACCAR Inc's Board of Directors, effective September 21, 2004, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive officer. Stephen F. Page was vice chairman and chief financial officer and a director of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) ... Continue reading
MINNETONKA, Minn. & SINDELFINGEN, Germany--Aug. 6, 2004--TRG (Telematics Research Group) is pleased to offer expanded Automotive Research Portals specifically tailored to meet the competitive intelligence needs of OEMs and electronics suppliers targeting the automotive industry. TRG's new research portals are subsets o ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Aug. 6, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Looking at the distribution of industrial plants in the U.S., the Great Lakes market region has the largest concentration of plants, with more than 6,900 major industrial plants. The Great Lakes reg ... Continue reading
Company consolidates from 13 sites to four VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 6 -- The opening of Visteon Village completes Visteon Corporation's plans to create a consolidated "neighborhood" to enhance collaboration among employees, which will lead to a higher level of product innovation and customer service. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
Visteon Village Design Fosters Collaboration and Innovative Thinking
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 6 -- With the opening of Visteon Village, Visteon Corporation has developed a unique environment designed to naturally facilitate open communication, collaboration and innovation for its employees, customers and supplier partners. "When we set out to design Visteon Village, one of the ke ... Continue reading
Subaru Honors 25th Anniversary Dealers
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 6 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today recognizes six dealers celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary with Subaru. "On behalf of Subaru of America, I'd like to congratulate ... Continue reading
STEVEN LAPORTE SETS THE PACE IN THE HONDA / MICHELIN SERIES' FRIDAY PRACTICE
Information: Max d'Orsonnens (514) 246-8909 Richard Jacobs (416) 287-4708 Ralph Luciw (416) 287-4367 Results of the first day of practice at Mosport STEVEN LAPORTE SETS THE PACE IN THE HONDA / MICHELIN SERIES' FRIDAY PRACTICE at the TORONTO GRAND PRIX of MOSPORT Bowmanville, Ontario (August 6, 2004) - Steven Laporte, f ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on September 8, 2004 to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2004. It will be the 329th consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company. (Logo: htt ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 327,283 units, up 6.0 percent from the 308,713 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals ... Continue reading
Broadwing Communications Selected as a Certified Vendor for General Motors Dealer Equipment
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 6, 2004--Broadwing Communications, LLC, a consolidated subsidiary of Corvis Corporation , today announced that it has been approved by General Motors Dealer Equipment, as one of its certified IP vendors for its 6900 plus dealerships across the United States. General Motors Dealers will be able to us ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 6, 2004--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) ("Coach"), a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, provides financial services and products related to the transportation industry, announced today the signing of a letter of intent to acquire Corporate Development Services, Inc. ... Continue reading
Intier Automotive Collects Chrysler Group Gold Awards For Outstanding 2003 Performance
NEWMARKET, Ontario, Aug. 6 -- Intier Automotive Inc. announced today that its seating business and four facilities that supply the Chrysler Group have been awarded Gold Awards for outstanding performance during calendar year 2003. The achievement places Intier and its engineering and manufacturing facilities among the ... Continue reading
* Jeep(R) brand sales up nine percent year-over-year * Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty posting impressive sales increases * All-new Jeep Grand Cherokee and new Jeep Liberty models set to join recently introduced Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - part of product offensive at Jeep brand AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Jeep(R) bran ... Continue reading
Lexus ES 330 Debuts Freshened Styling and Even More Luxury for 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- The Lexus ES 330, a benchmark for comfort and smoothness in the entry-luxury sedan category, shows off revised styling for 2005 and builds on its already impressive resume of luxury for the driver and passengers. Drivers seeking flagship-type design and amenities will find more of both in th ... Continue reading
Visteon and Retailers Redefine the Aftermarket Auto Glass Business
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Visteon Corporation's North American Aftermarket Operation is out to change the common industry perception that automotive aftermarket glass products are commodities. This past spring, Visteon launched an exclusive line of NASCAR Performance(R) Windshields by Visteon and the GlassVantage(TM) N ... Continue reading
Convergence(R) 2004 Spotlights Safety in Three Technical Sessions
Active safety, X-by-Wire and changing vehicle interiors examined at world's leading automotive and electronics conference DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Shifting its focus from occupants surviving auto crashes to accident avoidance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has set the stage for rapid growth in co ... Continue reading
BRP Reacts to U.S. Department of Commerce Ruling on Japanese Outboard Engine Dumping
STURTEVANT, Wis.--Aug. 6, 2004--BRP US Inc. welcomes today's ruling by the United States Department of Commerce (DOC), which found significant dumping of outboard engines on the part of Yamaha Motor Corporation. DOC has ruled that a duty of 22.52% will apply to all Japanese-made engines and powerheads imported into the ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Gordon, Labonte, Harvick - Indy, Aug. 6
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES BRICKYARD 400 ADVANCE INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY August 6, 2004 PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE PLAZA HIGHLIGHTS JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: (IS INDIANAP ... Continue reading
Dodge post-practice Brickyard Quotes
Friday, Aug. 6, 2004 Ray Cooper Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Clear!Blue, Inc. 11th annual Brickyard 400. PAGE 6. 704-975-3232 CASEY MEARS (No. ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 6 -- Acclaimed artist Carlo Beninati has been named the Official Artist of the 11th annual Brickyard 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race, and he will create the Official Artwork for the event, Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced July 23. Beninati's artwork will be used to create the Officia ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Second Week of Lower Gas Prices
HOUSTON--Aug. 6, 2004--Gasoline prices dropped for the second straight week despite crude oil prices spiking above $44 a barrel, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for regular self-serve gasoline is $1.881 a gallon, 1.8 cents lower than last week's average. The Texas average for a gallon of ... Continue reading
* Chrysler brand sales up 16 percent, poised to shatter half-million mark * All-new models drawing import and luxury buyers to the brand * The premium is in the product - not the price * New lineup of 2005 Chrysler Pacifica models begins production at Windsor, Ont. Assembly AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Spurred by the ... Continue reading
Torvec Announces the IVT(TM) Patent Has Been Granted
ROCHESTER, N.Y, Aug. 6 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) announced today that the United States Patent Office has issued Patent No. US 6,748,817 B2 entitled, Transmission with Minimal Orbiter. This patent has seventeen claims and three drawing sheets. Confirmation that the transmission is patented removes one m ... Continue reading
Lexus ES 330 Debuts Freshened Styling and Even More Luxury for 2005
August 6, 2004 -- Torrance, CA -- The Lexus ES 330, a benchmark for comfort and smoothness in the entry-luxury sedan category, shows off revised styling for 2005 and builds on its already impressive resume of luxury for the driver and passengers. Drivers seeking flagship-type design and amenities will find more of both ... Continue reading
Jaguar Expands the 2005 X-TYPE Range With Three New Models
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Jaguar's best-selling, all-wheel- drive X-TYPE premium compact range will be poised to reach more diverse buyers with three new 2005 models -- Sportwagon, Sport and VDP Edition. Style-conscious buyers with an active lifestyle and greater versatility needs will appreciate the new X-TYPE Sportwa ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Ten Weeks of Lower Gas Prices - Rising Crude Prices May Have an Effect
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 6, 2004--Gasoline prices continued lower last week for the tenth straight week, despite crude oil prices that spiked above $44 per barrel, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Ample supplies of gasoline and flat demand are expected to keep pump prices on the dow ... Continue reading
Ford's Hybrid Escape SUV Gets EPA Thumbs Up
WASHINGTON, Aug 5, 2004; Reuters reported that the Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it has certified Ford Motor Co.'s 2005 Escape as the first gasoline-electric hybrid SUV for sale in the United States that meets the agency's stringent new emissions standards. Ford's compact hybrid Escape sport utility ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Paces the Brickyard 400 for 11th Consecutive Year
> For Immediate Release: > > Chevrolet Paces the Brickyard 400 for 11th Consecutive Year > 2005 Monte Carlo SS will pace the field at Indianapolis Motor Speedway > > INDIANAPOLIS - Chevrolet has announced that a specially-designed 2005 Monte Carlo SS will pace the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep(R) California Celebrates Californiano Heritage
- Hispanic heritage explored through music, food, history and art - Historic California missions will be showcased as part of the entertaining and education heritage area - Replicas of Diego Rivera paintings will be displayed and raffled off on final day of Camp Jeep AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Camp Jeep(R) Californ ... Continue reading
NASCAR Mexico Established; NASCAR Partners with OCESA to Create Local Base of Operations
MEXICO CITY--Aug. 5, 2004--The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced NASCAR Mexico, a new base of operations in Mexico that will support and build local stock car racing in Mexico as well as develop, manage and operate local motorsports events and oversee television distribution, spons ... Continue reading
- AdvanceTrac(TM), Roll Stability Control(TM) to be Standard on Four 2005 Models - AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG and a leading supplier of automotive safety systems, is stepping up its supply to Ford Motor Co. of stability control systems for five 2005 models. AdvanceTrac(TM ... Continue reading
KleenAir Successfully Demonstrates DPF and SCR Technology at Government Tradeshow in UK
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 5, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTC BB:KAIR) announced today that they participated in the Recent Local Authority Waste Management Show in Torbay, England. Together with its strategic partner, Dinex Exhaust Co. Ltd., KleenAir was able to demonstrate its combination Particulate Filter (DPF) and NOx ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces Tony Stewart Signature Series Monte Carlo
For Immediate Release: Chevrolet Announces Tony Stewart Signature Series Monte Carlo Chevy's 10th racing-themed production car will be available later this year INDIANAPOLIS - Chevrolet will pay tribute to one of NASCAR's recent champions with the introduction of the 2005 Tony Stewart Signature Series Monte Carlo. The ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces First Half 2004 Results
Across the Board Improvements with Significant Net Debt Reduction BOLOGNA, Italy, August 5 -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced first half 2004 financial results. First half 2004 revenues were Euro 221.0 million, up 6.9% excluding forex effects, (or up ... Continue reading
America's Service Station Introduces Overnight Car Service
ATLANTA, Aug. 5 -- In an effort to assist customers with managing their time, America's Service Station in Atlanta, Georgia has added to their extensive list of customer-friendly benefits. Overnight Car Service is the newest advantage offered by all 7 area locations. This concept was developed in order to help customer ... Continue reading
TORONTO--Aug. 5, 2004-- Firestone Service Centres Rank Highest in Satisfying Automotive Service Customers Canadian automotive dealerships are becoming more successful at retaining service customers once the basic warranty period expires, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Canadian Customer Commitment Study ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Makes Powertrain Innovation Matter
* Multiple Propulsion Technologies Meet Varied Customer Needs * Future Powertrain Solutions Include Fuel Cells, Hybrids, Advanced Diesels and Further Improved Gasoline Engines TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- The Chrysler Group addressed automotive propulsion technology and its future during the Management Briefing Semi ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 5 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer incentive per vehicle sold in the United States set a new record of $2,885 per vehicle sold in July 2004, up $217, or 8.1%, from July 2003, and up $ ... Continue reading
Replica Grand Prix Go-Kart Track to Host Charity Event Before It Opens to the Public
Proceeds Will Be Donated to the Hole in the Wall Gang, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Denver, Auraria Foundation Scholarship Fund and Others DENVER, Aug. 5 -- Join us as we kick-off race week 2004 with the return of go-kart racing at the 2004 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver! The Mini Grand Prix will operat ... Continue reading
Gary Sheehan selected as Pro Test Driver for European Car Magazine 2004 1.8T Challenge
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gary Sheehan (415) 652-7903/gary@teamSMR.com Thursday August 5, 2004 Thom Wilder (949) 275 5585/thom@teamSMR.com European Car Magazine 2004 1.8t Challenge at California speedway Gary sheehan selected as Pro test driver for 1.8T challenge Fontana, CA - Grand-Am Cup driver Gary Sheehan of M ... Continue reading
Starcraft Reports Results for Fiscal Third Quarter
GOSHEN, Ind.--Aug. 5, 2004--Starcraft Corporation announced today the following results for the fiscal 2004 third quarter ended June 27, 2004. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 were $45.1 million, versus $62.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for the quarter was $74 thousand or $0.0 ... Continue reading
World's First Gas-Electric Hybrid SUV Starts U.S. Production
CLAYCOMO, Mo. August 5, 2004; David Twiddy writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. kicked off formal production Thursday of a hybrid version of its Escape SUV, the world's first gas-electric hybrid sports utility vehicle and the first hybrid vehicle produced by an American automaker. Bill Ford, Ford's chairman ... Continue reading
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