FORD UNVEILS WORLD'S CLEANEST INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AT SHANGHAI FORUM
New engine meets world's cleanest air quality standards Engine could be produced in 12 to 24 months SHANGHAI, Oct. 13, 2004 - Ford Motor Company today unveiled development of the world's cleanest internal combustion engine along with a demonstration of technologies that could lead from the present hybrid vehicles now a ... Continue reading
Editores de Negocios/Alta TecnologÃa Redactores de Temas Automotrices AAPEX Las Vegas, Nevada, 2-5 de noviembre MANCHESTER, Inglaterra--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--13 de octubre de 2004 --Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions (TDS) lanzará su último producto secundario de servicio, el Teradyne Pocket Tester, que cu ... Continue reading
MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-13. Oktober 2004- Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions (TDS) wird auf der Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), die vom 2. bis 5. November in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, stattfindet, sein jüngstes Service-Bay-Produkt präsentieren. Es handelt sich dabei um den Teradyne Pocket Test ... Continue reading
Cummins Power Generation Hosts U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton and Senator Norm Coleman
FRIDLEY, Minn.--Oct. 13, 2004--Cummins Power Generation, a division of Cummins Inc. , showed off its world-class production facilities today to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton and U.S. Senator Norm Coleman (R- Minnesota), who visited the Company's Fridley headquarters and manufacturing facility. Norton and C ... Continue reading
Founders Equity Breaks Into the Auto Glass Replacement and Repair Business
Acquisition is the First Transaction For Founders Equity SBIC I, L.P. NEW YORK, Oct. 13 -- Founders Equity Inc. through Founders Equity SBIC I, L.P., has added its first portfolio company to the fund through the buyout of the assets and business of Glass America. Glass America, headquartered in Chicago, conducts an aut ... Continue reading
Six Sigma: Proven Tactics for Profitability Across Industry Lines
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Oct. 13, 2004--Companies save billions of dollars and eliminate ineffective process steps by implementing "customer-centric" Six Sigma insights, according to benchmark studies by research and consulting firm Best Practices, LLC. The program's methodology has emerged in various market sectors, especia ... Continue reading
Advanced Engine Technologies Announces Date for Annual Shareholder Meeting
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13 -- Advanced Engine Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AENG) announced today that its Annual Shareholder Meeting would be held, Friday, November 5, 2004, at 10:00 AM local time at the Hilton Hotel at Los Angeles Airport. As outlined in the proxy statement, shareholders will have an opportunity to v ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network Schedules Conference Call to Present Fiscal Second Quarter Financial Results
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--Oct. 13, 2004--Auto Data Network, Inc. (OTCBB:ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the worldwide automotive industry, today announced that a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended August 31, 2004 has been s ... Continue reading
HONG KONG--Oct. 13, 2004-- EP9307 Embedded Processor Gives System Designers Total Chip Solution: Processing Power, Graphics Engine, Touch-screen, High-Quality Audio Cirrus Logic Inc. today announced the EP9307, the newest addition to its Nine-Series(TM) embedded processor family. This highly integrated ARM9-based IC fe ... Continue reading
Come on Over to Watch TV ... We'll Drive
Who: RaySat, Inc. Providing Satellite TV on Wheels What: Take a ride with us and watch TV using the StingRay mobile antenna for rear seat entertainment -- the only antenna that receives DISH and DirecTV When: Tuesday, November 2, 2004 at 4 p.m. Where: RaySat booth #10650 at SEMA Details: We'll serve refreshments at our ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Third Quarter 2004 Financial Results
TULSA, Okla., Oct. 13 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce third quarter 2004 financial results prior to market open on Wednesday, October 27, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO ) A conference call to review the company's third quarter 2004 results will be held at 10:00 ... Continue reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 13 -- Landstar System, Inc. , a safety-first non-asset-based provider of transportation capacity, is among the top 10 transportation and logistics companies ranked in a customer respect study. According to The Customer Respect Group, an international research and consulting firm, the study is d ... Continue reading
Lawson Products, Inc. Announces Continuation of Stock Repurchase Program
DES PLAINES, Ill., Oct. 13 -- Lawson Products, Inc. announced that its board of directors recently authorized a stock repurchase program to buy back up to 500,000 shares of its common stock. To date, Lawson Products has purchased 397,425 shares under a previously approved stock repurchase program. As a result, with thi ... Continue reading
Mayor Garza Launches New Name for San Antonio's South Side Initiative
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 13 -- San Antonio Mayor Ed Garza, who has led an economic development effort focused on the southern geographic area of the city, currently referred to as the South Side Initiative, today unveiled the evolution of the initiative with a new branded name and logo. During a news conference, Mayor Garza a ... Continue reading
North American Risk Services Chooses ADP Solution To Administer Managed Repair Programs
ADP Managed Repair Solution Offers Turnkey Managed Repair Network SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 13 -- ADP Claims Services Group, a leading provider of integrated business solutions for the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, today announced North American Risk Services will use ADP Ma ... Continue reading
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho--Oct. 13, 2004--Source Direct Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:SDRT) announced today that the company has implemented and launched an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) ordering system for Albertsons nationwide distribution effort. Effective immediately, Source Direct is EDI capable and will start receiving new ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Oct. 13, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. plans to release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004, at approximately 8:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, October 22, 2004. Superior has scheduled a conference call at 1:00 p.m. EDT that day to discuss its results for the quarte ... Continue reading
Announcement to Create 1,500 Detroit Jobs
DETROIT - A European based fuel-cell manufacturer, POWER AVENUE, and Detroit-based PWR&W, located in Detroit, will undertake an effort that will create up to 1,500 city jobs. The principals will be prepared to announce details at a Thursday, October 14 press conference. The media is asked to assemble at 2:00 PM on the ... Continue reading
Ford Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 13 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a fourth quarter dividend of 10 cents per share, on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the third quarter of 2004. The fourth quarter dividend is payable on Dec. 1, 2004 to shareholders ... Continue reading
New Detroit-Area Fuel Testing ab Centralizes Siemens VDO's North American Fuel Testing Operations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 13, 2004--Siemens VDO Automotive's Powertrain Fuel Supply Systems (FS) division held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to dedicate its new 5,000 square-foot fuel validation test center in Auburn Hills, Mich. Among the invited guests were representatives from state and local government and civic ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 13 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/) has announced the addition of The North American Vehicle Parc to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The number of vehicles on the roads of the N American region as of 1st January 2003, is es ... Continue reading
SmarTire's Asian Partner, Hyundai Autonet Launches Jointly Developed Product
New Tire Pressure Monitoring System Designed for Korean and Japanese Markets RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 13 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that its Korean partner, Hyundai Autonet (HACO) has officially launched its jointly developed tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for the Korean and Japanese marke ... Continue reading
Growing Interest Attributed to Unprecedented Results From Scottsdale, Ariz. Event Last January, Coupled With Continued Growth From West Palm Beach, Fla. Event in March SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 13 -- With four months to go until the 34th Annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, held in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Barrett ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Oct. 13, 2004--In an effort to raise safety awareness on Halloween, UPS is enlisting the help of No. 88 UPS Ford driver Dale Jarrett and the Universal Studios' Monsters. The company is launching a national broadcast public service campaign to stress the need for extra vigilance when kids are trick-or-treating. ... Continue reading
General Motors and Ford Motor Company Bring Monster Trucks to Detroit Area Scouts
Monster Scouting Jamboree - Feel the Power of Monster Scouting DETROIT, Oct. 13 -- On Saturday, October 16 at the Michigan State Fairgrounds the Boy Scouts of America's Detroit Area Council's Monster Scouting Jamboree will be held. In a joint community project, General Motors and Ford Motor Company have sponsored the M ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Executive Appointments
TROY, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced the following executive assignments and appointments: Bryce Koth has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Koth was the company's Vice President-Finance & Controller and head of tax. Prior to coming to Colli ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Named to the Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Chrysler Group has been named today to the Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame(TM) at the Balanced Scorecard North American Summit in San Diego, California. "Today's winners have achieved breakthrough performance results using the Balanced Scorecard and are truly strategy-focused organizatio ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
By Autoline Detroit Chevrolet’s latest advertising tag line is “An American Revolution.” But in the case of the new Chevy Equinox, it’s more like an American/Japanese/Canadian/Chinese revolution. That’s because the Equinox features American design, built in conjunction with Suzuki in an as ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Buick LaCrosse
By Autoline Detroit General Motors is spending $3 billion to give Buick a complete make-over, much like it did with Cadillac. Buick’s goal is to make its cars more powerful, quieter, with better ride and handling and elegant styling. And the first car out with the new look is the LaCrosse, a mid-size sedan that r ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Land Rover LR3
The Land Rover LR3 is the first all-new Land Rover since Ford bought the company four years ago. Strangely, this is the only market in the world where this vehicle will be called the LR3. Everywhere else they’re going to call it the Discovery 3, because it’s actually the new Discovery. The company says it&# ... Continue reading
By Autoline Detroit The model is sold only in Japan You’ve seen the boxy styling shapes that are coming out of Japan these days. Now Nissan is toying with the idea of bringing its boxy car, called the Cube, to the American market. The styling that you see here on the Cube actually came out in Japan nearly two yea ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2004.5 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
By Autoline Detroit OK, when you see it coming right at you, you won’t notice any difference at all. It looks like any other Jeep Wrangler. But when you see it from the side view, you’ll probably get a better idea of what’s new. This is the 2004 ½ Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, and it differs from other Wr ... Continue reading
By Autoline Detroit Scion’s newest entry, the tC, is an interesting car in several respects. It’s the first model exclusively designed as a Scion—the other two, the xB and xA, were Toyota models for the Japanese market that were rebranded as Scions. And they brought this model to market in record time ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Autoline Detroit When the current Grand Cherokee came out in late 1998, Jeep only faced about a dozen serious competitors in this segment. Today, there are over 20 serious entries it has to go up against. And that forced Jeep to start with a clean slate when it set out to design the new Grand Cherokee. Customers tol ... Continue reading
Yazaki North America Continues Strong Support of Convergence
Company Once Again Signs on As Gold Sponsor CANTON, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Yazaki North America (Yazaki) demonstrates its continued support of the advancement of the electronics/electrical industry at Convergence 2004, the world's premier automotive electronics conference. Yazaki, a leading supplier of automotive power and ... Continue reading
DAB Set to Become a Standard Feature in Automotive and Consumer Electronics Markets
LONDON--Oct. 13, 2004--RadioScape has launched two new modules for low cost, high performance, entry level products to further drive the growth of the DAB market. These are variants of the RadioScape RS200(TM) module that has just been shortlisted for the upcoming European Electronics Industry Product of the Year Award ... Continue reading
KYOSAN DENSO MANUFACTURING KENTUCKY Celebrates Mt. Sterling Grand Opening
Bluegrass Music, Sake-Barrel Ceremony Kick Off New Facility Start MT. STERLING, Ky., Oct. 13 -- Kentucky traditions combined with an ancient Japanese ceremony gave a decidedly international flair to today's grand opening of Japan-based KYOSAN DENSO MANUFACTURING KENTUCKY, LLC (KDMK). In addition to speeches, a ribbon-c ... Continue reading
Automotive Youth Educational Systems Receives $2.2M Grant From U.S. Department of Labor
Money Is Awarded For On-Line Expansion of AYES Technician Training Initiative TROY, Mich., Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration today awarded $2.2M for the expansion of the AYES automotive service technician training initiative. AYES is a business and education partnership of ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Sponsors MADD's 'Strides for Change' Walk
Autobytel Inc. Exclusive Sponsor of Safety Fair at 5K Fundraising Walk, Featuring Free 'Take the Pledge to Slow Down' Materials and Free Reflective Halloween Bags IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 13 -- Autobytel is broadening its safe-driving mission as the exclusive sponsor of the Safety Fair at MADD's (Mothers Against Drunk Driv ... Continue reading
New Hybrid Vehicles Increase Gas-saving Options for Consumers The number of hybrid vehicles available to consumers continues to grow as Ford Motor Company offers the first commercially available hybrid SUV, the Escape Hybrid, for model year 2005. Toyota Motor Corporation will also be offering hybrid versions of the Toy ... Continue reading
Hybrid-Electric Vehicles (HEVs)Tutorial
Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and can be configured to obtain different objectives, such as improved fuel economy, increased power, or additional auxiliary power for electronic devices and power tools. Animation: How Hybrids Work Requires Flash 6.0 or highe ... Continue reading
Visteon Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Slovakia
KERPEN, Germany, Oct. 13 -- Visteon Corporation announced today that it has committed to investing in a new manufacturing facility in Nitra, Slovakia, to support new business with Kia and PSA Peugeot Citroen. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's new site, representing an investment ... Continue reading
Federal Companies Win Allied Special Product's Agent of the Year Award
EAST PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 13 -- Federal Companies, an agent for Allied Van Lines, Inc., was awarded Allied Special Products' Agent of the Year at the Allied Van Lines annual convention last week in Naples, Florida. "This award demonstrates the success that Federal's Motorcycle Division has had the last few years in provi ... Continue reading
Falcon Financial Schedules Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Date
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 13 -- Falcon Financial Investment Trust , a specialty finance company focused on the business of originating and servicing loans to automotive dealers, announced today that the Company is scheduled to release third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2004 after the close o ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 13, 2004--Kintera(R) Inc. , the leading provider of software as a service to nonprofit organizations, will be presenting at the AeA Classic Financial Conference on November 9 and 10, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey, Calif. Kintera Presenters: -- Dennis N. Berman, Executive Vice President, Corporat ... Continue reading
MasterCard Promotion to Drive Customers to Shell Stations and Generate Shell MasterCard Applications
MasterCard Cardholders Have Chance to Win Free Car and $1,000 in Gas HOUSTON, Oct. 13 -- Shell Oil Products US, marketer of the No. 1 selling gasoline brand in the United States, today announced a fourth quarter sweepstakes promotion with MasterCard International. The promotion is designed to drive traffic to Shell-bra ... Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Reaches Agreement on TRW Auto Note Sale and Contractual Issues
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation has reached an agreement with TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (TRW Auto) regarding the repurchase of a $600 million original principal amount subordinated 8% payment-in-kind note due 2018. The note, which Northrop Grumman received as part of the February 2003 sale of i ... Continue reading
Pronto Names Delphi OE Supplier of the Year
Delphi receives honor from Pronto for the second consecutive year TROY, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Delphi Corp has been named 2004 Supplier of the Year for Original Equipment (OE) Products from the National Pronto Association for the second consecutive year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Delph ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Announces Intent to Refinance Acquisition Related Seller Note
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 13 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced its intention to refinance its acquisition- related $600 million subordinated 8% pay-in-kind note ("Seller Note"). The Seller Note was issued by a subsidiary of the Company to an affiliate of Northrop Grumman Corporation ("Northrop") in connection ... Continue reading
BMW AG will AskJolene.com zum Entfernen von Suchresultaten zwingen
UITGEEST, Niederlande, October 13 -- Der deutsche Automobilhersteller BMW AG hat den Betreiber der Suchmaschine für Erotikinhalte, AskJolene.com, angewiesen, eine Reihe von Ergebnissen vom Suchindex der Suchmaschine zu entfernen und Anbieter von Dokumenten auf eine schwarze Liste zu setzen. Allerdings will AskJolene d ... Continue reading
BMW AG solicita a AskJolene.com que retire los resultados de su búsqueda
UITGEEST (Holanda), October 13 -- BMW AG, el fabricante de coches alemán, ha solicitado al buscador adulto AskJolene.com que retire de forma inmediata varios de sus resultados de su índice y listado destinado a los proveedores de documentos, pero AskJolene ha afirmado que no atenderá a la solicitud de la demanda. As ... Continue reading
Leading Vehicle Supplier KAB Seating Builds IT Strategy On Microsoft and SMARTEAM Technologies
REDMOND, Wash. & KFAR SABA, Israel--Oct. 13, 2004-- Microsoft and SMARTEAM to Showcase Scalable, End-to-End Business Management Solutions at ECF, October 12-14 in Paris Microsoft Corp. and SmarTeam Corporation Ltd., a Dassault Systemes company , today announced plans by KAB Seating Ltd. of the United Kingdom to extend ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club Offers Best Vehicle Maintenance Tips for Best Gas Mileage
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 13, 2004--You've emptied the trunk of golf clubs, backpacks and laundry. You've shopped around for the best price for a gallon of gas. You've formed a carpool. With gas prices soaring, what should a motorist do next to get the best fuel economy from their vehicle? The Automobile Club of Southern Calif ... Continue reading
Tektronix to Sponsor Cornell University in DARPA Grand Challenge 2005
TPS2024 and TDS3034B Oscilloscopes Assist with Design and Test of Autonomous Off-Road Robotic Vehicle BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 13 -- Tektronix, Inc. , a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today announced that it will sponsor a team of Cornell University engineering faculty and ... Continue reading
Auto Racing Meets Space Exploration at Convergence(R) 2004
WHAT: Convergence 2004 will explore the next generation of convergence through its power-packed lineup of keynote addresses from Adam Opel, Bosch, DENSO, Ford and Infineon Technologies. But, this year's conference offers more than automotive electronics. Attendees will be able to pick up an autograph from international ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter in 2004
Company on Track to Achieve Record Year and Previously Stated Long-term Targets MILWAUKEE, Oct. 13 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced record earnings for its third quarter ended September 26, 2004. Third quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were 77 cents, a 24.2 percent increase compared with last year's 62 c ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Announces Most Requested Vehicles During Third Quarter
Company's Quarterly 'Consumer Choice' Roundup Reveals Robust Online Marketplace, With Luxury Vehicles Booming, SUVs Stabilizing and Passenger Cars Still Gaining * Luxury category up 30% versus second quarter, powered by entry- and mid-level vehicles * SUVs up 36% following weak second quarter, led by strong demand for ... Continue reading
MANCHESTER, England--Oct. 13, 2004--Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions (TDS) will launch its latest service bay product, the Teradyne Pocket Tester featuring Honda & Acura diagnostic software, at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 2 - 5. TDS authors this diagnostic software for H ... Continue reading
American Public Transportation Association Presents Award to GM's Wagoner
American Public Transportation Association President Bill Millar (left) and General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner stand along side a GM diesel-electric hybrid bus just prior to APTAÍs awards dinner where Wagoner will receive the 2004 Outstanding Business Executive of the Year award in Atlanta Monday, October 11 ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: "Women Are Customers, Too!" Seminar
The "Women Are Customers, Too!" Seminar is aimed at service advisors and independent service center personnel and explores the significance of women as vehicle owners, their purchasing power and input on the automotive service business. The seminar takes place on November 5 from 1:30 - 4:45 p.m. at the Flamingo Las Veg ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Attend Upcoming Investor Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 12 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced it will be attending the Fifth Annual SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Consumer "Un-Conference" on Tuesday, October 19, 2004. As of August 28, 2004, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 3,420 AutoZone stores in 48 states plus ... Continue reading
kasey kahne transcript from dodge teleconference
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue K.C. Recap, Charlotte Advance 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) NOTE: Kahne, the Raybestos Rookie of the Year leader, has five runner-up finishes in 2004 and ranks 14th in the series standings, 187 points out of 11th p ... Continue reading
BEI Technologies, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Newall Measurement Systems
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12 -- BEI Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired for cash, Newall Measurement Systems, Ltd., a leading manufacturer of proprietary products including high quality digital readout systems (DRO) and digital linear encoders. Newall, which is based in the United Kingdom, serves m ... Continue reading
Bloomsburg --PA-- High School Wins International Design Competition
BLOOMSBURG, Pa.--Oct. 12, 2004--A student team from Bloomsburg (PA) High School won Best Overall and Fastest Car in the international finals of the "Jaguar F1 Team in Schools CAD/CAM Design Challenge," October 5 in Birmingham, England, in the first appearance by a US team. Teams competed from Australia, Brunei, England ... Continue reading
FleetPride Announces 100th FleetCare Affiliate
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 12 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the addition of the 100th FleetCare Truck Service Center affiliate. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010427/FLEETPRIDELOGO ) Just over one year ago, FleetCar ... Continue reading
FleetPride Opens New Location in Commerce City, CO
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 12 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of a new branch location in Commerce City, Colorado. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010427/FLEETPRIDELOGO ) Gordon Ulsh, Chairman, president an ... Continue reading
Halter USX China Index Adds China Automotive Systems and Shanda Interactive Entertainment
DALLAS--Oct. 12, 2004--The Halter USX China Index (AMEX:HXC) is pleased to announce the inclusion of China Automotive Systems, Inc and Shanda Interactive Entertainment Ltd to its existing index of China-focused, U.S. listed companies. China Automotive is engaged in the production of power-steering components and system ... Continue reading
Lean Manufacturing Workshops Help Southern Industry Compete
BROOKLINE, Mass., Oct. 12 -- Regional lean manufacturing training from the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), will help industry and suppliers cut costs, improve profits, and defend jobs by eliminating waste. The training, consisting of eight workshops on how to implement key lean manufacturing tools -- includi ... Continue reading
National Average Gas Price Moves Toward $2 Per Gallon as Oil Hits $54 Per Barrel, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 12, 2004--The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is up 13.1 cents since mid-September to $1.972 per gallon, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (http://www.fuelgaugereport.com) shows. The escalating gasoline price reflects sharply higher crude oil prices which topped $54 per bar ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. To Host Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
WARREN, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble" or the "Company") plans to release operating results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2004 before the opening of the stock market October 21, 2004. The Company invites you to listen to its conference call to discuss third quarter and year-to-date r ... Continue reading
Reynolds University Wins 2004 USDLA Distance Learning Award
Award recognizes Reynolds for training excellence in programs for auto dealerships and company associates DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced that it has been recognized by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) with its "Excellence In Distance Learning Programming" awa ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Names Paul Meunchen Group Leader for Automotive Application Engineering Group
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Sika Automotive has announced that Paul Meunchen will join their Automotive Application Engineering group as a Group Leader. In this role, Paul will be responsible for managing all of the design, validation and testing activities for the General Motors customer group. He will work clo ... Continue reading
Changes Made to No. 40 Coors Light Team
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 235-1147, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Changes Made to No. 40 Coors Light Team Tony Glover Named Interim Crew Chief MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 12, 2004) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today that team manag ... Continue reading
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Oct. 12, 2004-- Certification Presented Today by U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Gale Norton Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its 2005 model T660 Touring 4-stroke snowmobile has been certified as meeting the National Park Service's Best Available Technology (BAT) standards, enabl ... Continue reading
Limited-Edition Quattroporte Showcased on TODAY SHOW Will Bring Height of Exclusivity to Only 60 Buyers ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 12 -- This year, Neiman Marcus highlights its most luxurious vehicle choice yet for its famed Christmas Catalog, with Maserati's Limited-Edition 2005 Quattroporte luxury sedan, on sale li ... Continue reading
AAA Travel Announces Exclusive Disney Vacation for Cubs Fans!
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 12 -- AAA Chicago now offers an exciting Walt Disney World(R) Magical Gatherings(TM) Vacation for Cubs Fans & Friends. This exclusive trip includes five days/four nights, roundtrip airfare, park admissions, choice of accommodations, variety of events and receptions and the opportunity to meet current ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 12 -- ADP Claims Services Group, a leading provider of integrated business solutions for the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, announced today that Cars Collision Centers will use ADP's estimating system and claims management applications in its 30 shop ... Continue reading
PowerWorks Announces 'Focus Force' Distributor Program
NOVI, Mich., Oct. 12 -- It's been in the works for some time -- the talk of various chat rooms -- but today PowerWorks, the Cosworth Technology, Inc. product group, announced the Distributor Program for their first product launch, "Focus Force." "We have had an overwhelming amount of interest in this product during its ... Continue reading
PowerWorks Announces 'Focus Force' Supercharger Kit Technical Details
NOVI, Mich., Oct. 12 -- It's finally here! PowerWorks' first major powertrain performance upgrade -- the "Focus Force" 2.0L, Zetec supercharger kit -- has just been released and is now available for order from your local distributor. The kit adds a huge boost in performance and works with all body styles (hatchback, se ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Revises 2004 Earnings Outlook
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Dana Corporation today revised its 2004 earnings expectations from $1.90 per share to a range of $1.60 to $1.65 per share, excluding non-recurring items. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana Chairman and CEO Michael J. Burns said, "Like most in our industry, we are be ... Continue reading
SAE International Establishes Affiliate Society in UK
PITTSBURGH, October 12 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE-I), the world's premier technical society headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has recently established SAE-UK, an affiliate society in the United Kingdom incorporating the Institute of Vehicle Engineers (IVehE). SAE International ha ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Pump Prices Near $2/Gallon, Oil Hits $54/Barrel
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 12 -- The national average price of self- serve regular gasoline is up 13.1 cents since mid-September. The escalating pump price reflects sharply higher crude oil prices, which briefly topped $54 per barrel today. The still-dominant reason for higher gas and oil prices is the continuing loss of oil pr ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Move Toward $2/Gallon, Oil Hits $54/Barrel
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Oct. 12 -- The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is up 13.1 cents since mid-September. The escalating pump price reflects sharply higher crude oil prices, which briefly topped $54 per barrel today. The still-dominant reason for higher gas and oil prices is the continuing loss of ... Continue reading
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