AAA Says Northwest Airlines's New Fees Bad for Travelers, Travel Business
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Aug. 25 -- AAA announced that travelers will pay more, waste time and lose access to travel experts under new fees announced yesterday by Northwest Airlines. "These new fees are worse than a fare increase," said Steve Frank, president and CEO, AAA Minneapolis. "Not only will they result in higher fa ... Continue reading
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--Aug. 25, 2004--Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB:BTOI) announced today that the Company will begin trading under the new CUSIP number 056484 10 8 effective September 3, 2004, concurrent with the Company's name change to Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. The Company will continue to trade under BTOI trading symbol. The Comp ... Continue reading
Mustang Mania Sweeps Chicago Aug. 31
WHAT: Ford brings the summer's hottest new car -- the 2005 Ford Mustang -- to Chicago for a rare appearance as part of its 40-city North American "Year of the Car" Tour, which also features the Chicago-built 2005 Ford Five Hundred and Ford Freestyle. WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004 WHO/WHERE: * August 31, Noon - 3 p.m. - ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. to Seek New Independent Accountants
NEW YORK--Aug. 25, 2004--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today that its independent accountants, KPMG LLP ("KPMG"), resigned as of August 19, 2004. The Company has issued the following statement: "In connection with the audits of our consolidated fi ... Continue reading
Kenworth Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Heavy Duty Truck Study
KIRKLAND, Wash.--Aug. 25, 2004--Kenworth Truck Company has achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among vocational segment Class 8 truck owners, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. "Kenworth is very proud to be selected by i ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Pontiac GTO
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<br> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</B> <p> <b>MODEL:</B> Pontiac GTO<br> <b>ENGINE:</B> 5.7-liter V8<br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE:</B> 350 hp @ 5,200 rpm/365 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> <b>TRANSMISSION:</B> 6-speed manual<br> <b>WHEELBASE:</B> 109.8 in.<br> <b>LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT:</B> 189.8 x 72.5 x 5 ... Continue reading
Hantz Group Sponsors Toledo ARCA RE/MAX event
Hantz Group Sponsors Toledo ARCA RE/MAX Series Event; LIVE on SPEED TOLEDO OH (8-24-04) Hantz Group, a Detroit-based full-service financial consulting and investment firm, is proud to announce a partnership with the ARCA RE/MAX Series for race title sponsorship of the upcoming Friday night, September 3rd short-track sh ... Continue reading
CASCAR: Peterborough 200 Preview
CASCAR SUPER SERIES PREVIEW: PETERBOROUGH 200 For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / August 25, 2004 Thomson heads to Peterborough with Super Series points lead and a more aggressive attitude following Mosport win LONDON, ON - “I’m going on the offence again this weekend.” T ... Continue reading
Stremme Looks to Continue Consistency Through Unpredictable Bristol Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme Looks to Continue Consistency Through Unpredictable Bristol Race Bristol, TN (August 25, 2004) â“ David Stremme has enjoyed three straight consistent finishes of 11th or higher in the last three Busch Series ... Continue reading
Warrantech Reports Fiscal 2004 Financial Results
BEDFORD, Texas--Aug. 25, 2004--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, announced that it has filed its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004 which reports the company's financial results for the year. The filing of this report fol ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE MILE IS AS IMPORTANT AS DAYTONA TO WISCONSIN DRIVERS
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Deere & Company Announces Quarterly Dividend
MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 25 -- The Deere & Company Board of Directors today declared the regular quarterly dividend of 28 cents per share, payable November 1, 2004, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2004. ... Continue reading
Global ET's Latest SIMSigma Solution on Display at Auto-Tech 2004
SIMSigma Enforces Quality Procedures FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Global ET, a software engineering and information integration firm, is unveiling its latest version of SIMSigma at Auto-Tech 2004 (booth #211 at Cobo Hall in Detroit from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2). Originally created five years ago, SIMSigma helps custo ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Cash Dividend Increase
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Aug. 25, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , today announced that the Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend by 40 percent. In a meeting held today, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of seven cents a share, payable on October 4, 2004 to shareholders of record ... Continue reading
ADESA Announces Spin-Off Date from ALLETE
CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 25 -- ADESA, Inc. today announced that its majority stockholder, ALLETE, Inc., has established the record and distribution dates for the stock dividend of all ADESA shares currently owned by ALLETE. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040708/DETH017LOGO ) On September 20, 2004, ALLETE plans ... Continue reading
AIAG Hosts 17th Annual Auto-Tech Conference and Exposition
WHAT: Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) hosts Auto-Tech 2004 -- an annual conference and exposition for automotive executives and managers from OEMs and suppliers who wish to streamline business processes and manage globalization. WHO: Speakers will include: GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner; Ford President Nick S ... Continue reading
ALLETE Declares Spin-off Date, Reverse Stock Split; New Dividend Projected for December 1 Payment
DULUTH, Minn.--Aug. 25, 2004--The board of directors of ALLETE, Inc. announced today that the company will distribute its remaining equity interest in ADESA, Inc. to ALLETE shareholders on September 20, 2004. ALLETE expects to distribute to its shareholders one share of ADESA common stock for each outstanding share of ... Continue reading
Auto Club: School's Open - Drive Carefully; Motorists and Pedestrians Urged to be Especially Careful
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 25, 2004--With millions of children heading back to school over the next few weeks, the Automobile Club of Southern California is reminding motorists to be extra careful around schools and school zones. This week the Auto Club begins airing a television commercial focused on safe driving in school zon ... Continue reading
* Michigan Governor, Mayors of Detroit and Warren join the celebration * Last of nine vehicles in Chrysler Group's product offensive * Plant investments mark commitment to urban communities * Launches continue implementation of Manufacturing Strategy DETROIT and WARREN, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Chrysler Group today celebrated ... Continue reading
-- Plant prepares for production of all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota -- Three-shift operation benefits all WARREN, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Few auto assembly plants run three shifts. Even fewer run their shifts around the clock. Chrysler Group's Warren Truck Assembly Plant (WTAP) in Warren, Mich., has defied the odds and made a thre ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Aug. 25, 2004--Atlanta-based DataScan Technologies LLC, a provider of wholesale floorplan finance accounting and risk management systems and services, today announced a major technology deployment for its Nationwide Audit Services (NAS) division. DataScan has chosen DAP Technologies to equip NAS field auditors ... Continue reading
Delphi's Autoride(TM) Helps Make General Motors Vehicles 'Safe & Secure'
TROY, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Consumers in the market for a new SUV from General Motors will experience superior ride quality and handling performance when they purchase a 2005 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon or Yukon XL equipped with the Safe & Secure package (RPO - PDY). This package includes StabiliTrak, four side-impact air bags ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which runs from August 22 - 28, 2004, is celebrated to honor the nation's truck drivers. In a letter, dated August 18, 2004, President Bush stated: "I send greetings to those celebrating ... . Secure, efficient, and reliable freight transportation is ess ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Expands its Presence in China
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 25, 2004--Federal-Mogul (OTCBB:FDMLQ) is expanding its presence in China with the opening of a 1,800 square-meter distribution facility in Shanghai. This new growth is an important step for Federal-Mogul in the flourishing China market. "This new center is like a seed. It has been planted, and i ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale on DaimlerChrysler Master Owner Trust 2004-B
NEW YORK--Aug. 25, 2004--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on DaimlerChrysler Master Owner Trust's $1 billion series 2004-B, discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'AAA' ratings on the notes. The collateral securing the notes consists of receivables generated under revolving floor plan financing ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Issues Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust 2004-A
NEW YORK--Aug. 25, 2004--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'F1+' ratings on the class A-1 notes, 'AAA' ratings on the class A-2 notes, A-3 notes and A-4 notes, 'AA' class B, 'A+' class C, and 'BBB+' class D. The securities ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Emission Solutions Helps Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation ''Clear the Air''
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Aug. 25, 2004-- Company Donates, Installs Exhaust Aftertreatment Devices on Two BCSC School Buses Fleetguard Emission Solutions(TM) has donated and installed two diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) to reduce emissions on school buses operated by the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Columbu ... Continue reading
CHARLESTON, S.C.--Aug. 25, 2004--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRCP) announced today it will commemorate the official delivery of the first of a new batch of its top-rated mine and blast protected vehicles to the US Army and the US Marines in a "South Carolina Strikes Back" ceremony at its corporate headquarters on Fri ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - August 2004 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's August 2004 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to ... Continue reading
Hella Program Builds Future Engineers
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Hella North America is providing real-world experience for engineering students in lighting and electronics in an engineering co-op program with Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. Kettering students spend alternating three-month terms either attending class on campus or working full-ti ... Continue reading
PORT CHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 25 -- Toyota's product-process development system leads the auto industry and is regarded as a benchmark for companies worldwide. Jeffrey Liker is one who understands how this works best. In his recent book "The Toyota Way," Liker provides a comprehensive analysis of Toyota's position as a 21st ... Continue reading
JHT Holdings, ATC Leasing File Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Swift Transportation Corporation
Lawsuit Alleges Phoenix-Based Swift Illegally Using Equipment and Technology KENOSHA, Wis., Aug. 25 -- ATC Leasing Company LLC and its parent, JHT Holdings, Inc., today said they have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Phoenix-based Swift Transportation Corporation, alleging that Swift is illegally using two p ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Continues Higher Cash Dividend; Board Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchases
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 23 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 30, 2004, to shareholders of record on September 10, 2004. The board voted to continue the cash dividend at th ... Continue reading
Modine Awarded Subcontract on Department of Energy Fuel Cell Mine Loader Project
RACINE, Wis.--Aug. 25, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company , a leader in fuel cell systems research and development, announced today that it has been awarded a contract with Vehicle Projects, LLC of Denver to supply thermal management hardware for a U.S. Department of Energy vehicle development and demonstration project ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ and SmartRoute Systems Collaborate to Enable North American Traffic Applications
Real-Time Traffic Data Linked to NAVTEQ Maps Now Available to Both Westwood One and NAVTEQ Customers CHICAGO, Aug. 25 -- NAVTEQ and SmartRoute Systems, Inc. (SmartRoute), a Westwood One company , announced today a multi-year cross-licensing agreement to integrate SmartRoute's traffic incident data into the NAVTEQ Traff ... Continue reading
NCMS President & CEO Richard Pearson Honored by Automation Alley
Richard Pearson Named Finalist for CEO of the Year Award ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25 -- The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is pleased to announce that President & CEO Richard Pearson is a finalist for the CEO of the Year Award presented by Automation Alley. The CEO of the Year Award recognizes an indiv ... Continue reading
New Superstar: Vault Financial's Client, SuperSport Timing Systems, Leaving England for Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25 -- Vault Financial Services Inc. (Pink Sheets: VLFS) announced that its client, SuperSport Timing Systems LLC, the foremost supplier of high-quality Race Timing and Circuit Management computer and software systems in the world, is relocating from England to Las Vegas, Nevada. SuperSport Timing Ltd. i ... Continue reading
RWD Technologies Promotes Keith S. Dalton to Vice President, Sales and Marketing
BALTIMORE--Aug. 25, 2004--RWD Technologies, Inc., a company that provides software, systems integration, and outsourcing services to improve training and organizational performance across the enterprise, announced that it has promoted Keith S. Dalton to the new position of vice president, sales and marketing. In this p ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Corporation Awarded Two Multi-Year Military Contracts
QUINCY, Ill.--Aug. 25, 2004--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , has been awarded two multi-year requirements contracts by TACOM (Tank Automotive Command). The two contracts total an estimated value of $40 million and cover anticipated requirements for the next five years for tires prima ... Continue reading
- Automated payment processing can reduce risk of fraud and expedite the reconcilement for payments to cover warranties and vehicle service agreements - PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25 -- Cutting-edge technology is the key to a new claims handling and payment process developed by Toyota Financial Services (TFS) insurance division. ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 25, 2004--Nistevo Corp., the leading Collaborative Logistics Network(SM) for transportation management, announced today that Tractor Supply Company , the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the U.S., has joined the Nistevo Network. The Nistevo Network will provide Tractor Supply the capabilit ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2004--Not everyone is a leader. Not everyone pushes marketplace change with clean, advanced transportation technologies. Those who do, however, deserve special recognition for their market-opening actions -- for setting the pace for innovation and change to make transportation clean and effic ... Continue reading
The Off-Road Business Association Adds Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. to Its Impressive Trade Association Member List SANTEE, Calif., Aug. 25 -- The Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) announced today that the Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. has become a member of its industry trade association. ORBA is a non-profi ... Continue reading
Cars Making the Grade This Fall
Cars.com Suggests Best Tailgating Vehicles and Top Cars for Colleges CHICAGO, Aug. 25 -- School is almost back in session, which means college football season is just a punt away. To help you get in the game, cars.com drafted some vehicles from the class of 2005 as being the best in the field for tailgating. Get With T ... Continue reading
The Wheels of Attraction Presented by Mercedes-Benz and Match.com
What's New in Miami Dating Scene: SpeedMatching on Wheels What: The Wheels of Attraction, a one of a kind evening where romance will be in the air and some lucky couples may find love behind the wheel. Mercedes-Benz and Match.com are taking love offline and off-road for an evening of speed matching dates, where each si ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Jefferson North Assembly Plant Launches 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Production
* $241 million investment revamps the plant, while ensuring consistent quality with each vehicle that rolls off the line DETROIT, Aug. 25 -- Chrysler Group's Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit is flexing its manufacturing muscle as it gears up for the launch of the all-new 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee. Wit ... Continue reading
Volvo Extreme Gravity Car Takes Top Design Award at 2004 Extreme Gravity Competition, 3rd Overall
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25 -- After weeks of design work, engineering and testing the Volvo Extreme Gravity Car finally got the chance to go head-to-head against competition from five other major design studios. The results: Grand Prize for design, 3rd place overall, a strong showing considering it was Volvo's first attem ... Continue reading
Go Figure: Chrysler says demand for Hemi V-8 outstrips supply
DETROIT, Aug 25, 2004; Reuters reported that despite high U.S. gasoline prices, DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler division on Wednesday said demand for its muscular Hemi V-8 engines was outstripping supply. "What we see is a tremendous shortage of our Hemis," Chrysler President and Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche told reporter ... Continue reading
Canadian's With HOT Bottoms, Another Quality Problem: Ford To Repair Faulty Heated Seats in Focus
DETROIT, Aug 25, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it will fix malfunctioning heated seats in 33,000 Focus cars, two-thirds of which were sold in Canada. Some 2003 and 2004 model year Focus cars are fitted with heating pads that are not properly bonded to the lower seat foam, potentially lead ... Continue reading
GM Pulls Corvette Ad With Dream Sequence of Boy Driving Wildly After Safety Advocates Complain
DETROIT August 25, 2004; Sarah Karush writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. has withdrawn a Corvette commercial that shows a young boy driving wildly through city streets after safety advocates complained, the company said Wednesday. Leaders of seven auto safety groups sent a letter Tuesday to GM chairm ... Continue reading
10th Anniversary Woodward Dream Cruise Cruises to a Winning Finish
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Sunny skies, pleasant temperatures, head-turning vintage vehicles, tricked-out custom cars and a flurry of family friendly amusements and activities drew a record estimated attendance of 1.8 million to the 10th Anniversary Woodward Dream Cruise held Saturday, Aug. 21. Police official ... Continue reading
Governor Schwarzenegger Announces State Garage Sale
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 25, 2004--Governor Schwarzenegger today announced that the State of California will be holding a "Garage Sale" in Sacramento Friday, August 27 through Saturday, August 28th, to liquidate surplus state materials. "Eliminating surplus property is just one way we can work together to cleanout the ... Continue reading
Microsoft Helps Summer Travelers Feel Good About Saying 'Fill 'er Up'
New Streets & Trips 2005 With GPS Locator Calculates Costs for Fuel and Provides Precise Driving Directions REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 25 -- A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline costs nearly $2 across America, and the Energy Information Administration says not to expect a break before Labor Day.(1) Although the Travel Indus ... Continue reading
<pre> Ferrari has issued the following press release: The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models. This new car takes Ferrari’s extraordinary achievements with aluminium technology, begun with the 360 Modena, to a whole new level, and offers a series of extremely significan ... Continue reading
Mazda5 Space Wagon to be launched at 2004 Paris Motor Show
Mazda Motor Corporation will use this year's Paris Motor Show for the world premiere of its all-new space wagon "Mazda5" (European version). Mazda5 is the company's fifth new-generation global product, following Mazda6, Mazda2, RX-8 and Mazda3. Fulfilling the promise of the Mazda MX-Flexa concept revealed at the Geneva ... Continue reading
ANSYS Simulation Tools Help Drive Success for Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
ANSYS providing simulation software used to test power, improve performance of racecars SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Aug. 25 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) is using ANSYS simulation soft ... Continue reading
Convergence(R) 2004 Sessions Tackle Challenge of Seamless Integration
Auto and Digital Product Life Cycles: Like the Proverbial Turtle and Rabbit? DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Convergence 2004, the premier global automotive electronics forum to be held Oct. 18-20 in Detroit, will feature three technical sessions focusing on the complex challenge of seamlessly integrating vastly different ... Continue reading
ELKHART LAKE, Wis.--Aug. 25, 2004--In a weekend filled with highs and lows, NISMO/TeamRTR Nissan Sentra SE-R driver Peter Cunningham set a new track record while qualifying for pole position, grabbed the early race lead, experienced braking problems on the first lap, fell several spots out of the lead, battled back to ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum to Sell RoboCop Car and Stunt Suit
VOLO, Ill., Aug. 25 -- The Volo Auto Museum will sell the only vehicle to survive the extraordinary stunts and special effects featured in the 1993 blockbuster RoboCop 3. The museum announced the sale on Chicago's WGN Morning News on Wednesday, Aug. 25 and later that day listed the car and the actual robot costume from ... Continue reading
Travelocity Launches First Comprehensive Online Local Car Rental Site
SOUTHLAKE, Texas--Aug. 25, 2004-- Consumers Can Also Take Advantage of First-Ever Local One-Way Car Rental Option Online and Upfront TotalPrice Feature with Price Guarantee Travelocity(R), the first online travel site to take the guessing out of rental car taxes and fees with its award-winning TotalPrice(SM) for Cars f ... Continue reading
Car Company Stoops to New Low Showing Young Children Behind the Wheel, Speeding, and Using Illegal, Aggressive Driving Maneuvers to Promote Corvette During Olympics WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Several leading highway and auto safety groups sent a letter today to G. Richard Wagoner, Chairman, General Motors Corporation (GM), ... Continue reading
AutoNation to Acquire Borton Volvo and Borton Volkswagen
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 24 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Borton Volvo and Borton Volkswagen from owner Loren Sheffer. The dealerships are located at 2201 and 2401 North Federal Highway in Delray Beach, Florida. The acquisition ... Continue reading
NHTSA List of Model Year 2005 Vehicles to be Rated for Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of the model year 2005 vehicles that will be rated for safety. These ratings will provide consumers important safety information and will assist them in their vehicle purchasing decisions. In addit ... Continue reading
Bad Toys, Inc. to Relocate the Retail Store to a New Facility
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--Aug. 24, 2004--Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB:BTOI) announced today that the Company has committed to purchase a 15,000 sq foot facility on a 3-acre site for $1.15 million. Bad Toys expects to close on the facility by September 30, 2004. The site is located on W. Stone Drive, a heavily traveled street within c ... Continue reading
Propulsion Motors to Be Developed are Expected to Have Commercial Applications in Small Utility Vehicles Such as Forklifts, Scissor Lifts and Golf Carts FREDERICK, Colo., Aug. 24 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received a $599,000 contra ... Continue reading
Saxon Motorcycle Co. Announces Start of Operations
CASA GRANDE, Ariz.--Aug. 24, 2004--Representatives of Saxon Motorcycle Co. today proudly announced the start of manufacturing operations and the upcoming launch of their exciting 2005 model line. With millions of viewers tuning in to television shows such as "American Chopper," "Monster Garage" and "Biker Build Off," c ... Continue reading
New Microsoft Streets & Trips 2005 With GPS Locator Puts End to 'Are We There Yet?'
Company's First GPS Device Is Offered With Latest Version of Best-Selling Mapping and Trip-Planning Software REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 24 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft(R) Streets & Trips 2005 with GPS Locator, a landmark product that combines the company's first Global Positioning System ( ... Continue reading
AAA Urges Service Providers Nationally to 'Suit Up' for Safety's Sake
ORLANDO, Fla.--Aug. 24, 2004--AAA is highlighting the life-saving importance of wearing the newly recommended high-visibility safety apparel while on duty. According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are more than 1,000 fatalities and 20,000 injuries in highway work zones each year. "Roadside assistance prof ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Celebrates 20th Anniversary
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 24, 2004--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based company, is celebrating 20 years as a national leader in the damaged vehicle repair industry. In June of 1984, Rollie Benjamin, ABRA's President and CEO, opened ABRA's first repair center in Fridley, MN, in an upscale, commercial development. Quick ... Continue reading
JUPITER, Fla.--Aug. 24, 2004--Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:ACPL), has announced that the Company will be changing its name to Transportation Safety Technology. In response to questions from shareholders, the Company wishes to clarify for shareholders and brokers the procedure through which shareholders will re ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2005 Earnings Call
PORTLAND, Ore.--Aug. 24, 2004--Cascade Corporation, , a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will host a conference call to report second quarter fiscal 2005 results on Thursday, August 26, 2004, at 2:00 pm PST. Conference Call Information Robert C. Warren, Jr., President ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 24 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. ("Championship" or "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: CPNT) announced today that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 as well as its 10-Q for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004. The Company had delayed the filing ... Continue reading
Crawford Adjusters Canada Implements VTech(TM) to Streamline Appraisal Process
TORONTO, Aug. 24 -- Crawford Adjusters Canada is now using VTech(TM) to assign vehicle appraisals to Crawford offices in the United States. VTech is Crawford's state-of-the-art, web-based application that fully automates the vehicle appraisal process from intake through work product distribution. "VTech provides immedi ... Continue reading
Koito Manufacturing Wins U.S. Appeals Court Victory; Sughrue Mion Trial Team Scores Another Win
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sughrue Mion, PLLC, one of the country's leading intellectual property law firms, today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that Koito Manufacturing Company Ltd. of Japan, and its U.S. subsidiary, North American Lighting Company, acted properly in the develo ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S HUBINETTE HAS ENJOYED ACTION-PACKED SEASON
NEWS RELEASE August 24, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S HUBINETTE HAS ENJOYED ACTION-PACKED SEASON Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar's Samuel Hubinette has enjoyed quite a ride during the inaugural Formula D Series season this year. ... Continue reading
Open Briefing. Orbital Engine Corp. CEO on Continuing Profits
PERTH, Australia, Aug. 24 -- The following is a transcript of an interview with Orbital Engine's CEO, Peter Cook: Record of interview: corporatefile.com.au Orbital Engine Corporation Limited yesterday reported net profit of $3.4 million for the year ended June 2004 compared with a loss of $1.9 million in the previous y ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 24, 2004-- New "Streets & Trips 2005 with GPS Locator" enables laptops with real-time satellite location capability Pharos Science & Applications Inc., the premier provider of portable GPS satellite navigation technology and location-based services, has announced a supply agreement with Microsoft ... Continue reading
REMINDER -- MOPAR'S HUBINETTE TO APPEAR ON SPEED CHANNEL'S 'WIND TUNNEL'
NEWS RELEASE August 24, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J. R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S HUBINETTE TO APPEAR ON SPEED CHANNEL'S 'WIND TUNNEL' Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar driver Samuel Hubinette will appear on the popular Speed Channel program "Wind Tunnel" n ... Continue reading
Timken Adds Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease to U.S. Product Line
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- Timken is expanding its automotive aftermarket product offering with the addition of Timken automotive wheel bearing grease, complementing its full-line of bearings, hub assemblies, seals and kits. This premium, hi-temp, red grease is specifically formulated to handle the rigors of both disc an ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--Aug. 24, 2004-- "Going" Conference Draws Leading National Experts in the Field of Future Transportation As voters in the Denver metropolitan area consider ballot proposals to battle traffic congestion, a more global examination of mobility and land-use patterns is scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 1 ... Continue reading
York County Nationals at SSP on Thursday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4th Annual York County Nationalss at SSP on Thursday Night NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (August 17, 2004) â“ This Thursday night, August 26, SSP will host the 4th annual York County Nationals featuring a 32-lap feature for the 410 Sprint Cars paying $3,200 to the winn ... Continue reading
You Can Choose a Vehicle Based on the Lease Payment You Desire at LeaseCompare.com
Consumers may be surprised at the vehicles that fall within their budget CINCINNATI, Aug. 24 -- At LeaseCompare.com you can select a monthly payment range and instantly see a list of vehicles available for lease for that amount. The "Compare by Payments" tool can be found on the http://www.leasecompare.com/ home page a ... Continue reading
* Production of Jeep Grand Cherokee launches at Jefferson North (Detroit, Mich.) Assembly Plant * Production of Dodge Dakota launches at Warren (Michigan) Truck Assembly Plant * Satellite feed of live simulcast available for downlink WHAT: On August 25, Chrysler Group President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Dieter Ze ... Continue reading
IMN Launches E-Newsletter Service for Auto Dealers
--IMN: WHAT: For many auto dealerships, the potential lifetime value of an individual customer exceeds $100,000. IMN (iMakeNews, Inc.), a leading e-communications service provider, has launched Loyalty Driver(TM) to help dealers stay in touch with their local clients--strengthening ongoing relationships and nurturing h ... Continue reading
Armor Enterprises, Inc. Kicks Off Massive Media Campaign
Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME). SOLANA BEACH, CA, Aug. 24 -- Armor Enterprises, Inc. (Armor), a Florida corporation, is in the business of manufacturing and marketing a wide range of electric battery power drive systems for land and water vehicles. Armor has developed exclusive marketing and sales contracts with ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Prices Public Offering of 1,600,000 Common Shares
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 24 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that it has priced a public offering of 1,600,000 of its common shares at $28.95 per share. Net proceeds of the offering are expected to be approximately $45.6 million. The ... Continue reading
Corinthian Colleges to Announce Fiscal 2004 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results on September 1
- Will Host Conference Call at 11:30 a.m. ET - SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 24 -- Corinthian Colleges, Inc. today announced that it will release financial results for the fiscal 2004 fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2004 on Wednesday, September 1, 2004. The company will issue a press release with the financial results ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Aug. 24, 2004--The effort to go lead-free is driven by a combination of environmental considerations, government legislations, and the marketing advantages of lead-free electronic packages. Several top-tier enterprises have already set internal deadlines to transition to lead-free. The impending Euro ... Continue reading
Ikona Gear expands operations for the future
VANCOUVER, Aug. 24 -- Ikona Gear International, Inc. ("Ikona"), (OTC BB: IKGI and FSE: IG2) an innovator and developer of a proprietary patented gearing technology, is pleased to announce that Ikona has moved into new facilities in the metro Vancouver area. New Office Location Ikona is pleased to announce that we are n ... Continue reading
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. Completes Debt Refinancing
SHEBOYGAN, Wis., Aug. 24 -- J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. announced today that it has completed a refinancing of its outstanding indebtedness. The refinancing included: -- The issuance of $165 million of preferred and common stock, $50 million of which was purchased by the company's existing stockholders. -- Th ... Continue reading
Microvision Announces Availability of Evaluation Kit for MicroHUD Head-Up Display -- HUD -- System
BOTHELL, Wash.--Aug. 24, 2004-- Evaluation kit will allow customers and developers to work with the world's only laser-scanning Head-up Display Microvision, Inc. announced today the commercial availability of an evaluation kit featuring its new, compact MicroHUD(TM) head-up display system. The system is a head-up displ ... Continue reading
SYSPRO Scores Double Win At Start Magazine/Microsoft Technology and Business Awards
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Aug. 24, 2004--SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software, announced it came away a double winner at the 7th Annual Technology and Business Awards Ceremony held on Aug. 18, 2004, by Start Magazine in cooperation with Microsoft Corp. The awards presentation, held on the Odyssey Boat Cruise at ... Continue reading
W. L. Gore & Associates Wins DuPont Plunkett Award for New GORE Universal Pipe Gasket Product
ELKTON, Md.--Aug. 24, 2004--The GORE(TM) Universal Pipe Gasket has been recognized in the 2004 DuPont Plunkett Awards competition, an annual awards program recognizing companies for innovation using DuPont fluoropolymers. A Third Place award for the Americas Region was won by the GORE(TM) Universal Pipe Gasket, a break ... Continue reading
New Change Sciences Research Ranks 14 Leading Auto Insurance Web Sites
IRVINGTON, N.Y.--Aug. 24, 2004--Today, Change Sciences Group, Inc. released its Q2, 2004 report on the online customer experience provided by leading auto insurance web sites. The report, Online Auto Insurance Customer Acquisition: Customer Experience Benchmarks and Best Practices, ranks the sites according to their su ... Continue reading
DriveCam Video Systems Names Bruce Moeller as New President and CEO
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 24, 2004--DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of safety technology that improves driving behavior, today announced the appointment of Bruce Moeller as president and CEO. Moeller succeeds Ed Andrew, who will remain as a member of the board of directors. Moeller brings extensive experience in developing c ... Continue reading
Corinthian Colleges Opens New Everest College in Ft. Worth Texas
- Third Campus in Dallas-Ft. Worth Metropolitan Area - SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 24 -- Corinthian Colleges, Inc. today announced that it has opened a new Everest College in Ft. Worth, Texas, the third Everest campus in the greater Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area. ... Continue reading
ARCA TRUCKS with Late Models at DuQuoin State Fair
Second DuQuoin 50 for ARCA Truckers Set for August 28 along with Wynn's Southern Sportsman Race DuQuoin, IL-August 23, 2004-The ARCA Lincoln Welders 50 at the beautiful DuQuoin State Fairgrounds promises to be an exciting opener for the motor sports lineup of the 2004 DuQuoin State Fair as the trucks of the Automobile ... Continue reading
NYPD Now Equipped With Piaggio(R) Scooters
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 -- The New York City Police Department has purchased 300 Piaggio BV200 scooters in time to use for the Republican National Convention. The announcement was made today by Piaggio USA, Inc. This addition represents an important component of the fleet, which will allow the department to easily navigat ... Continue reading
Team 7-Eleven, 2004 Firestone Indy 225 Fact Sheet
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Klein Tools/Jim Beam 2004 Firestone Indy 225 Fact Sheet
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ArcaEx, 2004 Firestone Indy 225 Fact Sheet
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XM Satellite Radio 2004 Firestone Indy 225 Fact Sheet
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Toyota Shifts Gears to 'Put It In Play'
Festival Combines Playground Fun With Grown Up Cars TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 24 -- Toyota is bringing back some classic playground games and putting them on four wheels for an eight-city vehicle test-drive festival called "Put It In Play." Put It In Play will kick off in San Francisco on Aug. 28 - 29. In each city, one-m ... Continue reading
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