Volkswagen Extends Some Warranties
DETROIT August 31, 2004; The AP reported that Volkswagen of America Inc. has extended its warranty coverage of certain Passat and Audi models for problems caused by oil sludge, which can cause engine damage. In the past few days, the company has sent letters to about 400,000 Volkswagen Passat and Audi owners informing ... Continue reading
ADESA Board Authorizes $130 Million Share Repurchase Program
CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 31 -- ADESA, INC. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to $130 million of ADESA common stock. ADESA anticipates that repurchases will commence after the Company releases its third quarter earnings results in October. The date for the release of the Company's t ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Schedules Release of First Quarter Results and Conference Call
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 31 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2005 first quarter, ended July 31st, 2004, on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). A live audio of t ... Continue reading
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.--Aug. 31, 2004-- New Version of LoJack's Highly Effective System Delivers Enhanced Theft Protection for Heavy/Construction Equipment ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: ARCS), a leading provider of wireless component and network solutions, announced today that it is manufacturing the new version of ... Continue reading
Armored and Protected Cars Drive pgam's Earnings
GEORGSMARIENHUETTE, Germany, August 31 -- - pgam With Significant Earnings Growth in First Half 2004 - Focussing on the segment specialty vehicles drive sales and earnings growth - Sales growth of 10% to more than 39 million EUR (previous year 35.7 mill EUR) - Increasing net profit of 57% to 1,078,000 EUR (previous yea ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Action Group Honors Outstanding Volunteers At Annual Awards Dinner
DETROIT, Aug. 31 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) will honor individuals and member companies tonight for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry at AIAG's annual Outstanding Achievement Awards dinner. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040719/DEM007LOGO ) The collaborative ef ... Continue reading
Auto-Tech 2004 Exhibitor News Distributed by Business Wire Available at WWW.TRADESHOWNEWS.COM
DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2004--As the official news release distribution service for Auto-Tech 2004, Business Wire will be posting exhibitor news distributed via Business Wire on its dedicated show news archive at www.tradeshownews.com, as well as through the official show site at http://www.aiag.org/autotech/pressroom.cfm. M ... Continue reading
Auto-Tech 2004 Exhibitor Profiles
DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2004--Auto-Tech 2004 takes place August 31 - September 2 at the Cobo Conference Center in Detroit. For in-depth information about that event, visit http://www.aiag.org/autotech/. Below are profiles from Auto-Tech 2004 exhibitors; breaking news releases and announcements are available at http://www.tra ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Group Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Self-Tender Offer
CHICAGO--Aug. 31, 2004--CCC Information Services Group Inc. announced today the preliminary results of its self-tender offer to purchase up to 11,200,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $18.75 per share. The self-tender offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 30, 2004. Approximately 25,352,74 ... Continue reading
Customer Adoption of QAD Lean Manufacturing Solution Gains Momentum
DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2004-- Automotive, Electronics, Industrial and Other Manufacturers Worldwide Adopt QAD Software for Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives QAD Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise solutions for global manufacturers, continues to see momentum for a host of lean manufacturing capabilities its software pr ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 31, 2004--Drummond Group Inc. (DGI) today announced that its fourth ebMS interoperability test round will include data compression as recommended in the STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail) Transport Guidelines for establishing an open, common dealer IT infrastructure for automotive ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Announces 2nd Quarter Financial Results
$306,000 in Revenue Shows Increase of 221% in Gross Profits FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) today announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2004. Revenues increased $202,347 or 71% to $488,310 for the three months ended June 30, ... Continue reading
GAITHERSBURG, Md.--Aug. 31, 2004-- Latest Announcement on Heels of GXS Data Pool Wins in Russia, United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United States Demonstrating continued momentum in the global data pool market, Global eXchange Services (GXS) today announced that it has been selected to develop As ... Continue reading
Infiniti G35 Spends Over a Year at #1 in New Car Leasing on LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List
CINCINNATI--Aug. 31, 2004--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com for the second quarter of 2004. The Infiniti G35 has remained in the number one spot ... Continue reading
ATLANTA & DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2004--Inovis, a leading provider of business-to-business integration solutions, today announced that more than 2,500 customers in the automotive industry rely on Inovis' vertical-specific solutions to drive supply chain and e-business efficiencies. The cornerstone of Inovis' offerings for au ... Continue reading
Korean Industry Leader, Hyundai Mobis, Selects Aventail Ex-1500 SSL VPN for Secure Remote Access
Aventail's SSL VPN Enables Hyundai Mobis to Reduce Costs, Increase Productivity, and Improve Customer Service SEATTLE, Aug. 31 -- Hyundai Mobis, Korea's leading automotive parts manufacturer, has selected and deployed the Aventail(R) EX-1500(TM) SSL VPN appliance to provide its employees secure remote access across its ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Announces Stock Repurchase Program
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Aug. 31, 2004--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase by Littelfuse of up to one million shares of Littelfuse common stock during the period commencing May 1, 2004, and ending April 30, 2005. To date, Littelfuse has purchased no shares of its common s ... Continue reading
MSC.Software Partners With Brembo to Improve Virtual Product Development Tools for Brakes
Italian Brake Systems Provider Partners With MSC.Software to Develop New Software Toolkit for Simulation of Brake Pad Stress and Fatigue SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 31 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) products including simulation software and services and Brembo, a w ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2004--Get ready to trick out your ride and lay it all on the line... Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that Street Racing Syndicate(TM) (SRS(TM)), one of the most realistic, high-speed multiplayer street racing games to date, has shipped to retail ... Continue reading
NASCAR Shakes Up California Labor Day Weekend
California Speedway Crucial in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31 -- The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series returns to California Speedway this Sunday with more at stake than ever before. Sunday's Pop Secret 500 is the second to last race before the inaugural "Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup" begins ... Continue reading
EXETER, DEVON, United Kingdom--Aug. 31, 2004--puraDYN Filter Technologies Ltd. (AMEX:PFT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc., has begun delivering bypass oil filtration systems to one of the largest generator set rental companies in Europe. Following the successful conclusion in February, 20 ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2004--At Auto-Tech, the premier U.S. gathering of global automotive manufacturers, QAD Inc. today announced its contribution to the automotive industry's emerging standard for inventory information exchange. As a participant in the development and proof of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) I ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Sensors: Market Shares, Trends, Companies and Forecasts to 2010
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 31, 2004-- New Developments and Technology Mean a Growth in the Demand for New Sensors Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Automotive Sensors: Market Shares, Trends, Companies and Forecasts to 2010 to their offering. As the electronic content in v ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Selects Acoustic Technologies' SoundClear Full-Duplex Software for Bluetooth Car Kits
MESA, Ariz.--Aug. 31, 2004--Acoustic Technologies, a leading developer of high-quality communication solutions for voice telephony, today announced that Siemens VDO Trading GmbH will use Acoustic's SoundClear(R) ATS5500 software in its VDO Dayton CIX 3000 Blue Bluetooth hands-free automotive installation kit for retrof ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio and CSTV: College Sports Television Launch 'Sirius College Sports Radio'
SIRIUS to Broadcast Sports from 23 Universities Lineup Includes Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, LSU, Oklahoma, Michigan, Nebraska, Texas, Ohio State, Florida, Tennessee, Missouri, Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma State, South Carolina, Syracuse, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt NEW YORK, Aug. 31 -- SIRI ... Continue reading
SRS Labs and Coming Home Studios Demonstrate SRS Circle Surround(R) at the Surround 2004 Conference
The Two Companies Also Celebrate Matchbox Twenty's Surround Music Award Nomination for Best Concert Video SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 31 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions, today announced that the company along with Coming Home Studios ("CHS"), a Los An ... Continue reading
The Yucaipa Companies Close Acquisition of TDS Logistics
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 -- The Yucaipa Companies ("Yucaipa"), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired TDS Logistics, Inc. ("TDS"), a global automotive logistics supplier. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1986, TDS is one of the world's leading suppliers of value-added ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Dividend on Trust Convertible Preferred Securities
NOVI, Mich.--Aug. 31, 2004--Tower Automotive, Inc. announced today that a dividend of $0.84375 per share will be paid on the 6 3/4% trust convertible preferred securities issued by the Tower Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2004, to stockholders of record on September 15, 2004. Th ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Announces Appointment of Mark A. Henslee to Position of Director Of Manufacturing
FREDERICK, Colo., Aug. 31 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has appointed Mark A. Henslee to the newly created position of Director of Manufacturing. Mr. Henslee will report to Vice President of Operations, Ronald Burton. "We are pleased that ... Continue reading
ADP Claims Services Group Launches New Powerlink(R)
Version Connects Multi-Site Inventories, Offers Extended Part Warranties SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 31 -- ADP Claims Services Group, a leading provider of integrated business solutions for the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, today announced Powerlink version 2.1, a new update w ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces Board Member Departures
FORT WORTH, Texas--Aug. 31, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. announced today that Mr. Gerald J. Ford has resigned as a director of AmeriCredit Corp. Mr. Ford advised AmeriCredit that it was probable he would pursue investment opportunities in other consumer finance companies and that, in light of such activity, it was appropria ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.Com Signs Exclusive Multiyear Partnership With ABC's 'Monday Night Football'
ESPN2's 'NFL Live' Show Also Included In Deal ATLANTA, Aug. 31 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announces a two-year broadcast sponsorship of ABC's "Monday Night Football." The deal includes airing of AutoTrader.com's popular 'whoosh,' 'buddies' and 'shelves' spots during games, audi ... Continue reading
Continental Supplies Advanced Braking System for Ford Escape Hybrid SUV
- High-tech system helps Escape SUV to achieve excellent city mileage and optimal braking - AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Ultra low emissions and excellent city mileage are what make Ford's new Escape Hybrid SUV unique. And Continental Teves engineers have contributed to helping achieve these goals through superior b ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car Opens Location in Crested Butte, Colorado
TULSA, OKLA., Aug. 31 -- Dollar Rent A Car licensees Bob and John Conine of JFC Automotive Rental Group, L.L.C., have opened their ninth location in Colorado. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020418/DRCLOGO ) Located in the Grand Lodge at 6 Emmons Loop, the new location will primarily serve the seasonal ski ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2004-C-A, 'F1+/AAA'
NEW YORK--Aug. 31, 2004--Fitch Ratings has assigned the following ratings to AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2004-C-A as listed below: -- $161,000,000 1.765% class A-1 asset backed notes 'F1+'; -- $228,000,000 2.39% class A-2 asset backed notes 'AAA'; -- $205,000,000 3.00% class A-3 asset backed notes 'AAA'; - ... Continue reading
Honda Battle of the Bands All Set to Kick-Off
HBCU Marching Bands Compete for Coveted Slots in Annual Invitational Showcase at the Georgia Dome TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 31 -- As this year's college football season begins, the highly-anticipated Honda Battle of the Bands program also kicks into high gear. For the third consecutive year, 41 Historically Black Colleges ... Continue reading
Infiniti G35 Spends Over a Year at #1on LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List
Infiniti G35 Spends Over a Year at #1 in New Car Leasing on LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List CINCINNATI--Aug. 31, 2004--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website LeaseCompare.com ... Continue reading
Launch Systems Plans to Open Detroit-Area Headquarters
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Aug. 31, 2004--Launch Systems, a supplier of turnkey program-management solutions for the automotive industry, plans to locate its corporate headquarters in the Detroit area. The recently formed company provides program management, product launch execution and global outsourcing services for automotiv ... Continue reading
Launch Systems Plans to Open Detroit-Area Headquarters
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 31 -- Launch Systems, a supplier of turnkey program-management solutions for the automotive industry, plans to locate its corporate headquarters in the Detroit area. The recently formed company provides program management, product launch execution and global outsourcing services for automotive su ... Continue reading
LYNXSelect Program and CertifiedFirst Network Reach Milestone
LYNXSelect Collision Repair Program and CertifiedFirst Network reach milestone. Please find the attached press release to read on about the addition of the 2,000th collision repair shop and the demonstrated value of PPG programs. ... Continue reading
Mini Motorcycles Are a Growing Safety Issue; Pocket Bikes Are Illegal to Ride on Streets or Sidewalk
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 31, 2004--Miniature motorcycles, known as pocket bikes, have become popular items this summer and many children are riding them illegally on city streets and sidewalks, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Pocket bike riders who use them on streets and sidewalks put themselves in d ... Continue reading
Montana Products introduces new EZ-Build Primer Surfacer
Good afternoon, For nearly three decades, Montana Products, Inc. has built a reputation for manufacturing high quality coatings for the automotive, fleet, equipment and OEM markets. Montana Products' EZ-BuildT is a two-component urethane primer surfacer for the collision industry that offers high quality and quick buil ... Continue reading
National Castrol(R) SYNTEC(TM) Outperformers Program Honors Most Passionate Automotive Student
John Force and Castrol SYNTEC(TM) Ignite Automotive Service Careers INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 31 -- 12-time NHRA POWERade drag racing champion John Force today recognized San Diego resident James Steel as the national winner of the Castrol SYNTEC(TM) Outperformers program. Steel was honored during a special ceremony at John F ... Continue reading
Navistar International Corporation Names Steven K. Covey Senior Vice President and General Counsel
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Aug. 31, 2004--Steven K. Covey has been elected senior vice president and general counsel of both Navistar International Corporation and its operating company, International Truck and Engine Corporation, producer of International(R) brand trucks, school buses and diesel engines, it was announced toda ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: A U.S. Nationals Q & A with WJ
(Please note: A second version of this document is available containing several vintage photographs to accompany WJ's comments. Please contact me if you would like a copy forwarded to you.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net A U.S. Nationals Q & A with WJ: "The Professor ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Aug. 31, 2004--Following the U.S. launch of its portable Bluetooth(R) hands-free car kit DriveBlue, Parrot announces the U.S. debut of its CK3100(TM) Advanced Bluetooth hands-free car kit with LCD display. Easily installed in any vehicle, the CK3100's voice-based LCD screen lets you safely view and navigate a ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31 -- In keeping with Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell's goal of investing in communities and improving delivery of state services, state Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., today officially opened the West Oak Lane Driver License Center at 7121 Ogontz Ave. in Philadelphia. "We ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2004-- Allows Manufacturers to Avoid Costly Warranty Liabilities & Product Recalls ClearForest Corp., a provider of text-driven business intelligence solutions, today announced release of its Quality Early Warning industry module as part of its product suite. In combination with ClearForest Analytics, ... Continue reading
RESTON, Va.--Aug. 31, 2004--Nextel Communications Inc. announced the launch of "Race to the Polls," a non-partisan voter registration program designed to encourage Americans to vote in the upcoming November elections. Race to the Polls will build awareness for upcoming elections among NASCAR fans and encourage them to ... Continue reading
State Farm to Lower California Auto Insurance Rates
ROHNERT PARK, Calif., Aug. 31 -- State Farm will lower auto rates for its California auto insurance customers an average of 7.6 percent effective October 1. The California Department of Insurance-approved rate reduction will save the company's 3 million policyholders more than $215 million in auto insurance premiums. T ... Continue reading
TDS automotive Purchased by Yucaipa Companies
LONDON, Ontario, Aug. 31 -- TDS automotive announced on August 30 that The Yucaipa Companies ("Yucaipa"), a Los Angeles based private equity firm, has acquired the automotive logistics service provider. Terms of the purchase of TDS Logistics, Inc. ("TDS") were not disclosed. Transition to the new ownership structure wi ... Continue reading
TM4 equips the QUARK, the latest Technology Demonstrator from Peugeot with its drivetrain
MONTREAL, Aug. 31 -- TM4 has developed and produced the QUARK drivetrain system for the latest automotive technology demonstrator from Peugeot. The QUARK will be on display starting on September 23, 2004, at the Peugeot stand of the Paris Auto Show. A model will be entered in the Bibendum Challenge organized by Micheli ... Continue reading
Two-time U.S. Nats champ Bazemore steps up his game
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 50th ANNUAL U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK RACE DATES: Sept. 3-6, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 TWO-TIME U.S. NATIONALS CHAMP BAZEMORE STEPS UP HIS GAME FOR BIG WEEKEND INDIANAPOLIS ( ... Continue reading
U.S. Nats important race for Scelzi
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 18 of 23 50th ANNUAL U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK RACE DATES: Sept. 3-6, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 U.S. NATIONALS IMPORTANT RACE FOR SCELZI INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 31, 2004) - The prestigious ... Continue reading
Visteon Opens $29.8 Million Climate Control Facility in Beijing
BEIJING, Aug. 31 -- As one of Asia Pacific's leading automotive climate control suppliers, Visteon Corporation , continues to support its growing customer base with the opening of a new $29.8 million manufacturing facility in Beijing, China. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon Clima ... Continue reading
New-look Cadillac Takes on Europe's Best
DUESSELDORF, Germany, Aug 31, 2004; Michael Shields writing for Reuters reported that standing the stereotype of a fat-cat American car on its head, Cadillac is trying to muscle its way into Europe's premium automobile segment as the ride of choice for well-heeled non-conformists. Dare to be different is the message Ge ... Continue reading
Bobby Stremme Wins SK Hand Tool 100, Second ASA Late Model Event
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Hyundai's "Toyota and Honda Killer" 2005 Sonata Sedan Revealed
SEOUL, Aug. 31, 2004;(Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest automaker, debuted Tuesday its much-touted new Sonata sedan, hoping to become one of the world's top five carmakers by 2010. The new sedan, named "NF Sonata," was put on display at a hotel in Seoul with about 300 company officials and reporters i ... Continue reading
Cingular Teen Distracted Driving Program Reaches 7.8 Million Students
"Be Sensible: Don't Drive Yourself to Distraction" Program given to more than 450 New York schools and drivers education programs BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 31 -- Cingular Wireless' award-winning teen distracted driving program has reached more than 2.2 million students so far this year, up from approximately 5.6 million stud ... Continue reading
California Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Those Who Don't Wear Seat Belts- Watch Out MR
SACRAMENTO, Calif--Aug. 31, 2004--Law enforcement from Redding to San Diego, including the California Highway Patrol, will be on the lookout for impaired drivers and drivers and passengers not buckling up over the upcoming Labor Day holiday. And that seat belt violation is going to cost more than it did last Labor Day ... Continue reading
ZAP Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell Breakthrough
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31 -- Advanced automotive technology pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today a breakthrough electric propulsion system that uses a new hydrogen fuel cell and lead-cobalt battery design developed by Apollo Energy Systems. ZAP and Apollo Energy Systems of Pompano Beach, Florida intend ... Continue reading
Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum Register Top Ratings in U.S. Government's Frontal Crash Tests
* 5-star Ratings Underscore Chrysler Group's Commitment to Safety * Newest Ratings Continue Chrysler Group's Succession of Top Scores in Government Safety Tests * Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum Equipped With Industry-Leading Array of Safety Technologies AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31 -- The 2005 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Mag ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: College Freshmen at Higher Risk of Binge Drinking
HOUSTON--Aug. 31, 2004--An analysis by AAA Texas indicates freshman college students nationally are at an increased risk of binge drinking and other alcohol-related dangers. Several studies completed over the past decade have documented that college students engage in binge drinking at a greater rate than non-college s ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces 2005 X-TYPE Pricing, Adds Three New Models for 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31 -- Jaguar North America announces the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for its 2005 X-TYPE range. Jaguar's best-selling, all-wheel-drive X-TYPE premium compact range leaps into the 2005 model year equipped to appeal to a wider range of customers with three new introductions -- the S ... Continue reading
Visteon to Invest $80 Million in New Compressor Facility in China
SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 31 -- Visteon Corporation -- a leading automotive supplier in the Asia Pacific automotive market -- announced today that it will build a new $80 million compressor facility in Dalian, an important industrial center in northeastern China. The compressor facility, which will produce air conditioning ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Endorses ChannelNet as Its Preferred Retailer Web Site Vendor
MILL VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31 -- ChannelNet announced today the launch of ChannelNet Retailer Web Sites, the next generation of retailer Web sites that help Volvo retailers more effectively market and sell their vehicles using the Internet. Volvo Cars of North America, LLC is endorsing ChannelNet as their preferred Web ... Continue reading
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2004 Earnings
NEW YORK--Aug. 31, 2004--Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: ABAT), a manufacturer and marketer of rechargeable polymer lithium-ion ("PLI") batteries used in consumer products such as portable computers, PDA's and cellular telephones, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Revenue f ... Continue reading
Top Auto Purchasing Executives Headline September 28 AWA Event
DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2004--Top OEM and supplier purchasing executives will speak at the Automotive Women's Alliance (AWA) September 28, 2004, event, "Purchasing Issues in the Automotive Industry", at the Troy Marriott Hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI. Panelists include: -- Dawn Agosta, Director, N.A. Global Core, Fo ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Redefines the New Car Research Process by Introducing Autos.com - Sounds Familiar
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 31, 2004--CarsDirect.com, a leading online automotive research and shopping service, today announced the debut of Autos.com (www.autos.com), an all-new online destination that combines an industry-first "best-in-class" vehicle ranking system with a full suite of fast and easy-to-use comparison tools. ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for August and September
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2004--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for August/September, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals ... Continue reading
2004 Motor Trend/CIAS International Design Contest Announces Judges Panel
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 31, 2004--MOTOR TREND, the world's #1 automotive authority, and the California International Auto Show (CIAS) today announced the judges for the 2004 MOTOR TREND/CIAS International Design Contest. Each year, an impressive panel of judges comprised of some of the leading automotive designers, MOTOR ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Action Group Honors Outstanding Volunteers at Annual Awards Dinner
DETROIT--Aug. 31, 2004--The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) will honor individuals and member companies tonight for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry at AIAG's annual Outstanding Achievement Awards dinner. The collaborative efforts of these individuals and companies have resulted in ind ... Continue reading
Armor Enterprises, Inc. Mini-Motorcycles Revving Up
Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME) SOLANA BEACH, CA, Aug. 31 -- Armor Enterprises has received information from their Strategic Partner that Majestic Auto Ltd. of India has forwarded pictures of two new design models of the children's new electric 'racer' Mini Motorcycle, in addition to the dirt bike models already b ... Continue reading
Harley Earl Retires From GM...Again
DETROIT August 30, 2004; For the second time since joining the company in 1927, famed designer Harley Earl has retired from General Motors. According to Buick Advertising Director Randall Tallerico, the newest round of Buick advertising will feature the division's newest vehicles - LaCrosse and Terraza - and move towar ... Continue reading
Aston Martin DB9 is High-Tech Under the Hood
By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network Components within the Aston Martin DB9 are on the leading edge of computer technology. For more information on the DB9, visit astonmartin.com. DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 31, 2004 -- In 1964, James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 scored a worldwide hit with its high-tech wizardry. Today, ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Series Comes Home; Toledo Hantz Group 200 Next The Hantz Group 200, LIVE on SPEED at 8 pm Friday night, September 3, marks the 56th appearance of the ARCA RE/MAX Series at Toledo Speedway since 1963. The event at Toledo also kicks off a grueling 3-race grind that will showcase the series at 3 very different ... Continue reading
Rusty's Last Call from Daytona
Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper Rusty's Last Call Clear!Blue Monday Aug. 30, 2004. 704-975-3232 PART II Wallace Announces Retirement after 2005 Season RUSTY WALLACE (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge) "I'm not going to regret getting out of the car. It's going to be a hell of a loss in income, but I do a lot of cool th ... Continue reading
USAC Ted Horn 100 Night Race at DuQuoin State Fair Sept 5
Brian Tyler and Dave Darland Seek to Dethrone Tobias at DuQuoin! It would be hard to imagine that the excitement of last year’s Ted Horn 100 at DuQuoin could be topped, but that may be exactly what happens Sunday, September 5 as the teams of the United States Auto Club Weld Racing Silver Crown Series invade the p ... Continue reading
HUBINETTE CAPTURES FORMULA D SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
NEWS RELEASE August 30, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S HUBINETTE CAPTURES FORMULA D SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar's Samuel Hubinette sealed his bid for the inaugural Formula Drift Series title Sunday night, ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Launches 'NASCAR Radio 2' Channel On September 4
New Channel to Provide In-Car Audio of Drivers and Teams for NASCAR's Three National Series LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 -- XM Satellite Radio , the exclusive satellite radio service of NASCAR and home to NASCAR Radio (XM Channel 144), and NASCAR Digital Entertainment are launching a second XM Radio channel for NASCAR. (Logo: ... Continue reading
2nd Annual AltWheels Festival Showcases Current and Future Transportation Alternatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2nd Annual AltWheels Festival Showcases Current and Future Transportation Alternatives Festival dedicated to sustainable, clean transportation pulls into Larz Anderson Museum, September 18-19, 2004 Brookline, MA, August 30, 2004 – Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Segway scooters, eco-friendly tr ... Continue reading
Subaru Revs Up Performance Parts Lineup
-- Company Adds New Parts Only Limited Warranty for Select Genuine Subaru Performance Parts -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 30 -- 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 announced the addition of new STI Perform ... Continue reading
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