Carbiz to Open 2nd Credit Center
SARASOTA, Fla.--Aug. 16, 2004--Richard Lye, President of Carbiz Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CZ) is pleased to announce plans to open a 2nd credit center in the Gulf Coast region of Florida. Carbiz opened its first credit center in Palmetto in May, 2004 and plans for a 2nd facility to open in November of this year. These credit c ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Cash Dividend
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 16, 2004--Westcorp , the diversified financial services company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, declared on Aug. 16, 2004, a cash dividend of $0.14 per share. The dividend will be paid on Nov. 23, 2004, for shareholders of record as of Nov. ... Continue reading
Craig Stanton Hope for Watkins Glen Win Washed-Away in Downpour
Craig Stanton Hope for Watkins Glen Win Washed-Away in Downpour WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., August 16, 2004 - Craig Stanton started second in his return to the Grand American Rolex Sports Series at Friday evening's Sahlen's 200 at The Glen but would finish a frustrated ninth in class (30th overall) after a mid-race accident. A ... Continue reading
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2004 Results
KINGSTON, Pa., Aug. 16 -- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. announced today that net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2004 decreased $3.6 million, or 3.2%, to $110.3 million as compared to $113.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004 decreased $2.9 mi ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces International and Canadian Management Changes
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 16 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that Executive Vice President Yves Boyer has shifted responsibilities from heading up the company's Canadian operations to leadership of its International division. He replaces Peter Guptill who retired after over 10 years of service at Doll ... Continue reading
AutoNation Sponsors Collection for Hurricane Relief
Maroone, Courtesy and AutoWay Dealerships Offer Drop-off Points for Supplies WHAT: AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, has joined with the American Red Cross to collect canned food for victims of Hurricane Charley. All of the Company's Maroone dealerships in South Florida, Courtes ... Continue reading
Caterpillar amplía sus negocios al adquirir un importante reacondicionador de motores europeo
RUSHDEN, United Kingdom, August 16 -- - Los Servicios de Reacondicionamiento de Caterpillar asumen las operaciones de las instalaciones de reacondicionamiento de Reino Unido Caterpillar Inc. ha llegado a un acuerdo para adquirir los negocios y activos de Wealdstone Engineering Ltd., uno de los principales reacondiciona ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Reports Third Quarter 2004 Results
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 16 -- Williams Controls, Inc. today announced results for its 2004 third quarter ended June 30, 2004. Net sales of $15,127,000 were 22.2% higher than the net sales of $12,381,000 recorded for the corresponding quarter last year. Net sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2004 increased $4,726,000 ... Continue reading
AutoXray, Inc. Products Now Available Through Parts Stores
TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 16 -- AutoXray Inc., the leading provider of cost-effective, automotive diagnostic scan tools announced today that effective immediately, AutoZone will be offering AutoXray's line of scan tools available to their customers via special order. This is in addition to AutoZone stores in Mexico that have ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 16 -- CarTunes on Parade, a public art exhibit between the cities of Detroit and Windsor, Canada, has introduced its educational component. The CarTunes committee has developed a web-based curriculum with opportunities for participation from area grade school through high school-aged children. Content inc ... Continue reading
Audi Renews as Official Vehicle for Wachovia LPGA Classic
Pennsylvania tournament hosted by Betsy King runs August 23-29 KUTZTOWN, Pa., Aug. 16 -- Audi of America is proud to announce its return as the official vehicle of the Wachovia LPGA Classic Hosted by Betsy King. Audi has supported this LPGA-sanctioned event for the past seven years. The 72-hole tournament will take pla ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com to Award Grand Prize in Sweepstakes Featuring Singer-Songwriter Maggie Brown
Radio listeners tune in to win up to $25,000 towards a used car on AutoTrader.com ATLANTA, Aug. 16 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announces that it will award the Grand Prize in a sweepstakes featuring the new smash hit "Used Cars" by country recording artist Maggie Brown. Radio li ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep(R) California Kicks Off this Week in the Santa Ynez Mountains
WHAT: Camp Jeep(R) California, the annual Camp Jeep summertime gathering of Jeep enthusiasts from around the country. More than 3,000 participants and 1,000 Jeep vehicles are expected at the first Camp Jeep to be held in California. This weekend event includes more than 150 activities for the entire family. The highlig ... Continue reading
LANCASTER, Pa., Aug. 16 -- The Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County has authorized that notices be issued to those people who bought certain new GM vehicles from Pennsylvania GM Dealers. The notices are a result of the Court establishing or "certifying," in October of 2001, a class action lawsuit against General M ... Continue reading
FARO Headquarters Dodges Hurricane
LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 16 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today announced that its headquarters was undamaged, and had electrical power despite the Orlando area being in the path of Hurricane Charley. The Company also announced that many of its Florida employees were not so lucky and had experienced damage to their homes and ... Continue reading
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative MIAMI, Aug. 16 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" is the message to Marlins fans as the Florida Marlins, Boston Culinary Group, Pro Player Stadium, Major League Baseball, and the TEAM Coalition join forces to educate fans about the importance of responsible drin ... Continue reading
ROSEVILLE, Minn.--Aug. 16, 2004--Drive less, pay less--that's the simple concept behind TripSense(SM), a first of its kind usage-based auto insurance discount pilot program available to 5,000 drivers in Minnesota beginning today by the Progressive group of insurance companies, the third largest provider of auto insuran ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 16, 2004--The entire Cummins family joins today in mourning the passing of J. Irwin Miller, who led the Company for more than 40 years and oversaw Cummins' transformation from a small Indiana firm to a Fortune 500 company with business around the globe. The Company released the following statement ... Continue reading
State Tow Association to Set World Record for Longest Tow Parade
WENATCHEE, Wash.--Aug. 16, 2004--This Friday night, as part of the NW Regional Tow Show and Road-E-O sponsored by the Washington Tow Truck Association, the annual "Light Parade" will be the site for the World's Longest Tow Parade. The parade starts on the north end of the city of Wenatchee at dusk and will run through ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 16, 2004--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTC:HYFS) today announced financial results for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. In addition, the Company disclosed a number of initiatives commenced during the first eight months of 2004. 2003 2002 Revenue $ 155,354 $ 28,362 ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Aug. 16, 2004--SPEED Channel cameras were on hand this week as former NBA great Michael Jordan was a special guest at Jason Pridmore's STAR Motorcycle School on the Gingerman Raceway road course in South Haven, Mich. Jordan sponsors AMA roadracer and Chicago riding buddy Montez Stewart through his Jump ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Celebrates Cars, Cigars and Cuisine with National Art of Driving Tour - Houston
* Second annual tour stops in Houston, August 21-22 * Showcases 2005 Chrysler 300, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, Chrysler Crossfire Roadster and Chrysler Town & Country HOUSTON, Aug. 16 -- Chrysler is inviting people across the country to taste a few of the finer things in life this summer. The Art of Driving tour t ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16 -- Karting USA Inc.'s Fastraxx Las Vegas, the newest event center phenomenon to hit Las Vegas, has just retained the services of Vault Financial Services (Pink Sheets: VLFS) to secure funding of $10,000,000 for their first North American location in Las Vegas. When the funding is complete, Vault will ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 16, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) along with The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) awarded 10 high school seniors a total of $45,000 in scholarships as part of the Nissan-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge scholarship program during UNCF's "Black College Gathering" event held on this month at Ladera Park ... Continue reading
CLEAN DIESEL TUTORIAL; PLUS NEW DIESEL VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE U.S.
DIESEL VEHICLES FOR SALE IN THE U.S. The following cars, pickups and SUVs are currently available for sale in the United States with a diesel-powered engine as an option: Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500 trucks Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks Ford Excursion Hummer H1 ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces New Chief Executive Officer and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--Aug. 16, 2004--Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company , announced that the Board of Directors elected Thomas C. Gallagher to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Gallagher, 56 years old, has been with Genuine Parts Company f ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Offers 4MATIC as Standard
Innovative All-Wheel-Drive System Included At No Additional Cost MONTVALE, N.J., Aug 16 -- Lauded by many critics as "the best car in the world," the Mercedes-Benz S-Class enters the 2005 model year with a confidence of continued excellence. This year the innovative all-wheel-drive system, 4MATIC, is offered at no addi ... Continue reading
Autos at Most Affordable Level in 25 Years During Second Quarter, Comerica Reports
DETROIT, Aug. 16 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle during the second quarter of 2004 took 20.6 weeks of median family income, before taxes, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. This is 0.5 weeks more affordable than first quarter's revised 21.1 weeks. Total ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 16 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the Edmunds Price Index for new vehicles (EPI-N) (January 2002 = 100) increased slightly, from 98.6 in June to 98.7 in July. The average discount from MSRP was a record $4,982, or 16.8% of MSRP. (Lo ... Continue reading
Cingular Helps Race Fans Get a Grip on All the Latest News Around Their Favorite RCR Drivers
Cingular Customers Can Now Receive the RCR Report Directly on Their Handsets ATLANTA, Aug. 16 -- The NASCAR Cup season is heating up this summer and Cingular Wireless is giving its customers the chance to follow all of the exciting racing action from the palm of their hand. Thanks to Cingular and Richard Childress Raci ... Continue reading
LONDON & ONTARIO, Canada--Aug. 16, 2004--Tekron Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TKRN - News; Berlin: TKRN.BE - News) is pleased to announce that Tekron of London, Ontario has finalized and executed a third joint venture agreement with Vydexa Industrials Corporation, of London, Ontario. Vydexa has acquired the patent-pending ... Continue reading
Carbiz to Open 2nd Credit Center
SARASOTA, Fla.--Aug. 16, 2004--Richard Lye, President of Carbiz Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CZ) is pleased to announce plans to open a 2nd credit center in the Gulf Coast region of Florida. Carbiz opened its first credit center in Palmetto in May, 2004 and plans for a 2nd facility to open in November of this year. These credit c ... Continue reading
WEST NYACK, N.Y.--Aug. 16, 2004--GBC Acquisition Corp. today announced that its cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of General Bearing Corporation ("General Bearing") not owned by a management group led by Seymour Gussack and David Gussack expired in accordance with its terms at 12:00 Midni ... Continue reading
WEST NYACK, N.Y.--Aug. 16, 2004--GBC Acquisition Corp. today announced that its cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of General Bearing Corporation ("General Bearing") not owned by a management group led by Seymour Gussack and David Gussack expired in accordance with its terms at 12:00 Midni ... Continue reading
SHEBOYGAN, Wis., Aug. 16 -- J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. announced today that it has extended its tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 11-1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009. As extended, the tender offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Monday, August 16, 2004, unless further extended ... Continue reading
Cincinnati-Area Drivers Have Chance to Win Free Gasoline; Learn about Shell V-Power and Have Picture Taken with the F1 Car EVENT: The Shell V-Power Tour is pulling into Cincinnati this week to introduce local drivers to the most advanced Shell fuel ever developed -- Shell V-Power -- which actively cleans intake valves ... Continue reading
Spatial Appoints Thomas `Tim' Bailey as CAA V5 Business Unit Manager
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--Aug. 16, 2004--Spatial Corp., a Dassault Systemes company (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) and market-leading provider of 3D subsystems, today announced that Tim Bailey has been appointed Component Application Architecture (CAA) V5 Business Unit Manager. Reporting directly to Keith Mountain, Preside ... Continue reading
Spatial Appoints Thomas `Tim' Bailey as CAA V5 Business Unit Manager
WESTMINSTER, Colo.--Aug. 16, 2004--Spatial Corp., a Dassault Systemes company (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) and market-leading provider of 3D subsystems, today announced that Tim Bailey has been appointed Component Application Architecture (CAA) V5 Business Unit Manager. Reporting directly to Keith Mountain, Preside ... Continue reading
ROSEVILLE, Minn.--Aug. 16, 2004--Drive less, pay less--that's the simple concept behind TripSense(SM), a first of its kind usage-based auto insurance discount pilot program available to 5,000 drivers in Minnesota beginning today by the Progressive group of insurance companies, the third largest provider of auto insuran ... Continue reading
Stoneridge and Ashok Minda Group Create Joint Venture in India
WARREN, Ohio, Aug. 16 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with Ashok Minda Group to manufacture electronic instrumentation equipment for the automotive and truck markets in India and the surrounding countries. Plans include expanding Minda's existing plant in Pune, India to prod ... Continue reading
LONDON & ONTARIO, Canada--Aug. 16, 2004--Tekron Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TKRN - News; Berlin: TKRN.BE - News) is pleased to announce that Tekron of London, Ontario has finalized and executed a third joint venture agreement with Vydexa Industrials Corporation, of London, Ontario. Vydexa has acquired the patent-pending ... Continue reading
The Singing Machine Company Announces First Quarter Financial Results
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.--Aug. 16, 2004--The Singing Machine Company (AMEX:SMD) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. For the three months ended June 30, 2004, The Singing Machine reported revenue of $3.86 million compared to $7.63 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The net loss ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 16 -- Both Ford and Chrysler put on major shows of power and style over the weekend at the world's most exclusive classic car show, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. In this week's edition of TheCarConnection.com, get the inside story on the Shelby GR-1, and learn whether this 550-horsepower supercar ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services Assume Operations at U.K. Remanufacturing Facility RUSHDEN, U.K., Aug. 16 -- Caterpillar Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire the business and assets of Wealdstone Engineering Ltd., one of Europe's leading remanufacturers of gasoline and diesel engines. Wealdstone is a privately ... Continue reading
Marlin Finds Rocky Road at Watkins Glen International
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Marlin Finds Rocky Road at Watkins Glen International WATKINS GLEN, NY, (August 15, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light crew spent 34 laps behind the wall after being turned around ... Continue reading
Solid Hydrogen Storage Powers a Practical Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle
PALM DESERT, Calif., Aug. 16 -- As many of the world's hydrogen fuel and vehicle experts gather in Southern California this week to help guide surface transportation along its evolutionary path, there is the realization that serious building blocks must emerge to make clean, hydrogen-fueled vehicles a reality. One of t ... Continue reading
SSP Race Results from August 15
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SURPRISE VISIT NETS ADAMS SSP 358/360 SPRINT WIN NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (August 15, 2004) â“ Kenny Adams made a surprise visit to his old stomping grounds pay off with a win in the 25-lap Trail Motors 358/360 Sprint Car Open Challenge at Su ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Announces Pricing for All-New 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Brand Lowers Prices, Adds More Content to the Most Capable Sport-Utility Vehicle in the Market -- Three new full-time 4x4 systems set the benchmark for off-road capability and on-road refinement; all-new exterior and interior hold true to Jeep heritage -- First-time availability of 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 in a Jeep provides ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: KJ Drops a Heartbreaker in Brainerd
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results KJ Drops a Heartbreaker in Brainerd Event: 17th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Location: Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd, MN Day/Date: Sunday August 15, 2004 After qualifying 13th for Sunday's final elimination ... Continue reading
Research Study Reveals Preventative Vehicle Maintenance Important to Female Motorists
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 16 -- In research conducted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), it was revealed that 78% of women interviewed think that regular preventative vehicle maintenance is either "extremely important" or "important." "This research reinforces the message we have been trying to get ac ... Continue reading
Shop Rat Chopper Debuts at Woodward Dream Cruise Turning Heads and Uniting America's Most Talented
MUNITH, Mich., Aug. 16 -- The hottest vehicle at the 10th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise may be on two wheels when the Shop Rat Chopper debuts this weekend in Royal Oak, Michigan. The one-of-a kind chopper is the first initiative of the Shop Rat Association and was built by the famed Orange County Choppers. Shop Rat Asso ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 16, 2004--With older sedans among the most frequently stolen vehicles in the state, the Automobile Club of Southern California is advising motorists to take some simple precautions to keep a car thief from ruining their summer. "At home and while we're vacationing during the summer, we tend to focus o ... Continue reading
GM to Sell Made in China Cadillac Early 2005
SHANGHAI August 15, 2004; Ben Blanchard writing for Reuters reported that General Motors, the world's largest automaker, will start selling its first made-in-China Cadillacs in early 2005 in a market it expects eventually to account for a fifth of global sales of the luxury brand. The Detroit giant, the second-largest ... Continue reading
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