Bernard Shaw Hablará en el 15o. Anual Opportunity Exchange de Toyota
La Conferencia Anual de Negocios y Feria Comercial Generó Más de $95 millones en Contratos para Proveedores Minoritarios ERLANGER, Kentucky, 14 de octubre /PR Newswire/ -- Bernard Shaw, ex presentador de noticias de CNN, será el orador central durante Opportunity Exchange 2004, una conferencia de empresas minoritari ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby International, Inc. Announces Date for Annual Shareholder Meeting
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CSBI) announced today that its Annual Shareholder Meeting would be held, Wednesday, November 17, 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 ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Acquires Corpus Christi Thrifty Franchisee
TULSA, Okla., Oct. 14 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced it will acquire the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operation located in Corpus Christi, Texas, effective October 15, 2004. The franchise was previously owned by John and Debra Bruce for over 30 years. The terms of the transaction were not disc ... Continue reading
INTERMET Lenders Approve Cash Collateral Extension
Hearing scheduled next week to approve interim funding under DIP facility TROY, Mich., Oct. 14 -- INTERMET Corporation (Pink Sheets: INMTQ) today announced that its pre-petition lenders have agreed to permit the company's continued use of cash collateral pending the availability of its debtor-in-possession (DIP) credit ... Continue reading
Polar Molecular Announces Note Extension
DENVER--Oct. 14, 2004--Polar Molecular Holding Corporation (OTCBB:POMH) today announced that it had received an extension to its most senior, secured note. The note due date was previously set for October 15, 2004 and has now been extended to November 30, 2004. Mark Nelson, CEO and President of Polar, commented "this e ... Continue reading
Bypass Oil Filtration System Used by US Department of Energy for Energy Cost-Saving Study
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Oct. 14, 2004--puraDYN(R) Filter Technologies Incorporated (AMEX:PFT) announced today that the US Department of Energy (DOE) continues to evaluate the benefits of bypass oil filtration for Federal vehicles. The ongoing tests, which began in October 2002 using puraDYN(R) systems, are being conducted ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals - Friday from Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION FINALS ATLANTA DRAGWAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2004 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 250-2293 Southeast Division Summit Racing Series finals underway at Atlanta Dragway COMMERCE, Ga. - More than 600 of the top racers, representing NHRA ... Continue reading
New From the Freedonia Group: World Batteries Demand to Exceed US$65 Million in 2008
CLEVELAND--Oct. 14, 2004--Global demand for primary and secondary batteries is forecast to increase 6.5 percent annually through 2008 to $65.1 billion. Above-average market gains will be recorded in China and other developing countries of Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa/Mideast and Latin America, stimulated by an accelera ... Continue reading
An Overview Of The2005 Mitsubishi Galant
October 14, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. -- The basic midsize sedan market represents a highly competitive and immensely popular segment in America. Consumer demands have helped these vehicles evolve toward higher levels of adaptability and practicality. Some sedans in this segment have become practical, utilitarian applian ... Continue reading
Team Drivers Wanted by Fusion Power
TEAM FUSION DRIVER SPOSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Candidates should be competing in any electric class, On-Road, or Off-Road, in local, regional or National events. We will evaluate drivers in all 50 states and Internationally. Drivers who submit an application will be evaluated by Team Fusion for participation on the team in ... Continue reading
Altair Engineering Contributes Software to 28 Engineering Institutions
TROY, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Altair Engineering -- a global leader recognized for innovative product development, advanced engineering software and grid computing technology -- continues to donate engineering software to key educational institutions across the globe, as part of the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborat ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Announces Third Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14 -- A. O. Smith Corporation today announced net earnings of $3.0 million or ten cents per share for the third quarter of 2004. As previously forecasted, operating earnings approximated break even for the quarter. The quarter's net earnings were positively impacted by eight cents due to a revised incom ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Oct. 14 -- Automotive Capital Group, Inc. announced today that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom has begun selling its GPS tracking units on Amazon.com and Overstock.com. Navicom provides an extremely competitive, user-friendly and Internet-based product that has a significant range of 98% of the U.S., Canada an ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 3rd Quarter and YTD 2004 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 14 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced the results of the third quarter and first nine months of 2004. 3rd Quarter Year 2004 2003 2004 2003 13 weeks 13 weeks 3 ... Continue reading
Bernard Shaw to Speak at Toyota's 15th Annual Opportunity Exchange
Annual Business Conference, Trade Fair Has Generated Over $95 million in Contracts for Minority Suppliers Thursday, November 4 - Cincinnati Convention Center ERLANGER, Ky., Oct. 14 -- Bernard Shaw, former anchor of CNN, will serve as keynote speaker during Opportunity Exchange 2004, a minority business conference and t ... Continue reading
Change of Venue: 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 p.m. at th ... Continue reading
Cobasys Clarifies Information Contained in Wall Street Journal Article
TROY, Mich., Oct. 14 -- On October 13, 2004 the Wall Street Journal published an article titled "New Hybrid Cars Drive A Company, and Its Stock." This article contained certain inaccurate information about Cobasys. For purposes of clarification, Cobasys wishes to confirm the following: - The reported comments concernin ... Continue reading
Consumer Alert: GEICO Warns Consumers About Fraudulent Glass Repair Companies
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 14 -- If your car windshield has any small glass chips or cracks, be careful about where you take it to be fixed. GEICO's Regional Vice President Dave Pushman is alerting policyholders and consumers in Louisiana about fraudulent glass repair shops -- frequently set up in malls, county fairs, local car ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Honors Melvin Van Peebles With 2004 'Behind The Lens' Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Legendary filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles will be honored at the third annual "Behind The Lens" award, Oct. 24, 2004, in Santa Monica, Calif. The event, established by DaimlerChrysler in 2002, recognizes the contributions and achievements of individuals who work behind the scenes in the ent ... Continue reading
ESPRIT 2005 Achieves High Level of Certification for Autodesk Inventor®
Camarillo, CA- CAM industry leader, DP Technology announces that the latest version of ESPRIT, ESPRIT 2005, has achieved a high level of certification for Autodesk Inventor 9. As an "Autodesk Inventor Certified Application", ESPRIT has met standards for robustness, quality, and the highest level of interoperability wit ... Continue reading
FARO's New Orders Grow 35% in the Third Quarter
LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 14 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported sales of approximately $23.4 million in the fiscal third quarter ended October 2, 2004, a 21.9% increase from $19.2 million in the third quarter of 2003. The Company also reported new order bookings of approximately $23.4 million during the second quart ... Continue reading
Fel-Pro Introduces Solution to Intake Manifold Gasket Leaks on Millions of Vehicles
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Oct. 14, 2004--Fel-Pro(R), the automotive service industry's premier brand of engine sealing technologies, has introduced an advanced PermaDryPlus(R) replacement intake manifold gasket design that solves chronic coolant leakage issues facing millions of light trucks and sport-utility vehicles. Fel-Pr ... Continue reading
Harbour Consulting Opens New Office to Serve Manufacturers in Asia-Pacific Region
TROY, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Harbour Consulting, the leader in manufacturing productivity, quality and total cost improvement, has opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand, to expand Harbour's services in the Asia-Pacific region. Vice President Laurie Felax said the new office will enable Harbour to better serve manufacturing ... Continue reading
Innovative Technology Companies Sponsor NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge
ESRI, Microsoft Corporation, SiRF Technology, Inc. and Telcontar Support Growth in Location-Based Services Sector CHICAGO, Oct. 14 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has joined forces with influential location technology and media companies to ... Continue reading
APEAL Performance Has Direct Impact on Resale Values WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- With a steady flow of all-new and redesigned vehicle models being launched in 2004, several redesigns successfully boost their appeal over the models they replace with bold styling and novel features that connect with owners, acco ... Continue reading
Lear Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Details
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's third-quarter 2004 financial results and related matters on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To participate in the conference call: -- Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 -- International calls 1-706-679-3323 The au ... Continue reading
Modine Common Stock Begins Trading Today on The New York Stock Exchange
RACINE, Wis.--Oct. 14, 2004--The common stock of Modine Manufacturing Company, a worldwide leader in thermal management, begins trading today on The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the new ticker symbol "MOD." The Company announced on September 28 that it would list its common stock on the NYSE after trading on th ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Oct. 14, 2004--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced record financial results for the second quarter ended September 25, 2004. Second quarter sales increased 19.3% to $88.4 million from $74.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. The sales increase was driven, in part, by a 0.6% improvement ... Continue reading
Oxlo Assists with Volkswagen in STAR XML integration effort MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 14 -- Oxlo Systems, a B2B integration software firm developing and delivering products and services for the automotive retail industry, has joined STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the IT standards body for the North Ameri ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 14, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) today reported record net income from continuing operations of $1.00 per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004, an eight percent increase over the prior year third quarter net income from continuing operations of $0.93 per diluted shar ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Announces Q3'04 Earnings Conference Call
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Oct. 14, 2004--ProQuest Company, , one of the world's largest providers of content to the education, automotive and power equipment markets, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter 2004 results on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. This call is being webcast b ... Continue reading
PR: West Virginia Funds First Open Public Grid Computing Effort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Virginia Funds First Open Public Grid Computing Effort West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation to Direct Leading Edge Effort FAIRMONT, W.Va., Oct. 14, 2004 -- Taking a significant lead in technology innovation, the State of West Virginia has authorized funding through its Economic ... Continue reading
Seven Companies Join the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) today announced that Cole Specialty Systems, Inc., Denso International America, Diversity Products, Inc., Gage Products Company, Gates Corporation, General Oil Company and Quaker Chemical Corporation have become members of SP. "SP is extremely pl ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today reported sales and operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 26, 2004. Net sales for the three months ended September 26, 2004 were $44.6 million compared to net sales of $44.4 million for the three months ended September 28, 2003. Net incom ... Continue reading
The Flying (and Driving!) Dutchman
The PALV - A Revolutionary New Hybrid Vehicle That can Drive and Fly ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, October 14 -- The PALV (Personal Air and Land Vehicle) is a slim line, aerodynamic 3-wheel personal air and land vehicle. A Dutch designed solution for door-to-door transportation. Fuel efficient on the road. Time efficient ... Continue reading
The Pantry Announces Pricing of Public Stock Offering
SANFORD, N.C.--Oct. 14, 2004--The Pantry, Inc. , the leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern U.S., today announced the pricing of a public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its common stock at $22.96 per share. In the offering, 1,500,000 shares are being offered by an affiliate of Merri ... Continue reading
TheUsedCarLot.com Business Update
PHOENIX--Oct. 14, 2004--The Board of Directors of Presidents Financial Corporation (Pink Sheets:PZFL) is pleased to announce that the Company's www.theusedcarlot.com subsidiary has received numerous hits on our website due to our local newspaper and national ad campaign. For the 10 days in October, the website received ... Continue reading
"UK Truckers Are Being Held Over a Barrel" Says Road Haulage Association
WEYBRIDGE, England, October 14 -- The Road Haulage Association is horrified at the reports in today's press which predict that soaring world oil prices will put an extra GBP5.7 billion into Treasury coffers. And this at a time when the country in general and the transport industry in particular waits on tenterhooks for ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 14, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, will host its third quarter 2004 financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Thursday, October 28, 2004 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 762-4887 International, pleas ... Continue reading
UPS to Release 3rd Quarter Results on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004
ATLANTA--Oct. 14, 2004--UPS will announce its third quarter results on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at approximately 8 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. At 10 a.m. EDT, UPS Chief Financial Officer Scott Davis will conduct an investor conference call. This call will be open to reporters and the public, on a listen-only basis, via ... Continue reading
Wagon North America Expands Manufacturing, Opens New Facility in Wixom, Michigan
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Oct. 14, 2004--Wagon North America, a subsidiary of Wagon plc (LSE:WAGN), is expanding and opening a new 32,500 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Wixom, Michigan. The new building is located at 28025 Oakland Oaks Court just three and a half miles from Wagon's other manufacturing facility, also in Wix ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Spartan Motors to Announce Third Quarter 2004 Results
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced that it plans to announce its third quarter 2004 results on Oct. 28, 2004 prior to the market opening. The Company also said it will host a webcast on that day at 10 a.m. Eastern to discuss its results: What: Webcast - Spartan Motors, Inc. Announces Thir ... Continue reading
UniWorld Group, Ford Motor Company's African American Advertising Agency of Record Unveils Its 2005 TV and Print Ads for the All-New Five Hundred Sedan, Freestyle and Mustang Super-Car NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- UniWorld Group, Inc., the preeminent African American ad firm, today announced the unveiling of its new 2005 Ford ... Continue reading
International Truck and Engine Corporation and Eaton Corporation Announce Pilot Hybrid Program
MARSHALL, Mich.--Oct. 14, 2004--*T WHAT: A major announcement of the largest ever fleet purchase and deployment of medium- duty diesel-electric hybrid utility trucks, to be made at a press conference during the national meeting of the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) in Kalamazoo, Mich. WHY: Diesel-electric hybrid techn ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Lexus ranked as the No. 1 nameplate overall for the fourth consecutive year in the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. In addition to leading APEAL as the top brand, Lexus had two segment award recipients. The RX 330 was the "Most Appe ... Continue reading
2005 Neiman Marcus Maserati Quattroporte Races to Sell-Out in Record Time
The Most Luxurious Vehicle to Ever Be Featured Within Neiman Marcus Annual Christmas Book ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 14 -- Maserati, known for both its speed and its style, proved true to its heritage, quickly selling out all 60 Neiman Marcus Limited-Edition 2005 Quattroporte luxury sedans, after going on sale via te ... Continue reading
Mazda Registers Highest Increase of Any Brand in J.D. Power and Associates Study
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced its score in the benchmark 2004 J.D. Power and Associates' APEAL Study -- released today -- registered a 22-point increase, the highest year-over-year increase of any automaker. In addition, Mazda is the highest scoring full-line non-luxu ... Continue reading
Hot Rod Icon Boyd Coddington Named Grand Marshal of ACDelco NHRA Las Vegas Nationals
Hot Rod Icon Boyd Coddington Named Grand Marshal of ACDelco NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Grand Blanc, Mich., October 14, 2004 - Racers in almost every form of motorsports often refer to their rides as "hot rods". At the next stop on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing circuit, competitors will be able to have their vehicles seen ... Continue reading
Car Review: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited Wagon
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Maybe it was the change in advertising campaigns. When Subaru used Australian actor Paul Hogan for the Outback program - ``Outback'' being the Australian term for wilderness - Subarus were cheekily irreverent, and poked fun at large SUVs. Now Subaru's ad spokesman is bicycle racer ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Honors Historic Team Anniversaries
Photography is available at www.media.gm.com <http://www.media.gm.com/> For Immediate Release: Chevrolet Honors Historic Team Anniversaries Chevy Monte Carlo SS pace cars will recognize Hendrick Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing at the UAW - GM Quality 500 in Charlotte DETROIT - Chevrolet announced today that tw ... Continue reading
Editores de negocios / Redactores de la industria automotriz BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--14 de octubre de 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , una empresa minorista especializada en automóviles y perteneciente a la lista FORTUNE 500, ofrecerá una conferencia telefónica para anunciar lo ... Continue reading
APEAL Performance Has Direct Impact on Resale Values WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—With a steady flow of all-new and redesigned vehicle models being launched in 2004, several redesigns successfully boost their appeal over the models they replace with bold styling and novel features that connect with owners, according ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--Oct. 14, 2004--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that its subsidiary MAM Software, the UK's leading supplier of automotive aftermarket I.T. solutions, has successfully renewed its appoint ... Continue reading
Total Suspense: Mercedes-Benz Presents "Thriller" With International Star Cast for the New CLS Class
STUTTGART, Germany, October 14 -- - Web special "The Porter" at www.the-porter.com: Fascinating diamond heist with Bryan Ferry, Dannii Minogue, Max Beesley and the new CLS Class - Title song "Fool for Love" by Bryan Ferry as free download - Win tickets for exclusive club concert Mercedes-Benz is now putting the new CLS ... Continue reading
Amicus Welcomes Jaguar Pay Vote
LONDON, October 14, 2004; Amicus, the trade union for manufacturing, today welcomed the acceptance by Jaguar workers of its recommendation of the company's pay offer in ballot results announced today. Workers at the company's West Midlands plant voted by 74% and at their Halewood plant by 69% to accept an offer of 3.3% ... Continue reading
Automotive Capital Group Selling Navicom Global Positioning System On-line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Automotive Capital Group Inc. Now Selling Navicom Global Positioning System (GPS) Products on Amazon.com and Overstock.com PHOENIX, Oct. 14, 2004 -- Automotive Capital Group Inc. (OTC: AOCP) announced today that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom has begun selling its GPS tracking units on Amazon.com ... Continue reading
Part Maker Simplifies Navigation With Touch Screen
DETROIT, Oct. 14 -- The most difficult part of using an onboard navigation system -- inputting the information for the destination address -- has just become easier to manage. Delphi Corp. is helping to make drivers feel more at ease with the task through its new touch screen navigation systems. Delphi's intuitive disp ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Announces Changes in Senior Management Team
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that James Stegemiller has decided to retire from his position as Vice President - President of the Company's North American Wheel Group, effective November 1, 2004. "I would like to thank Jim for the significant role he has played since he ... Continue reading
Michelin PAX System Travels to New York Oct. 19-20
WHAT: A ride-and-drive for PAX System, a new tire-and-wheel technology that has the potential to reduce tire-related accidents and is going mainstream in the U.S. this month. Consider the following statistics: * 23,000 tire related accidents every year -- 535 fatal * 27% of cars and 33% of light trucks/SUVs are driven ... Continue reading
2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon Wins Magazine's 'Pickup Truck of the Year' Award
- Most capable production pickup truck delivers best-in-class off-road performance - Dodge Ram Power Wagon is fifth Dodge truck to claim Four Wheeler award AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- The all-new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon is Four Wheeler Magazine's 2005 "Pickup Truck of the Year." After a rigorous, in-depth series ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Hiring of James D. Evans as New Division Vice President
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced that Mr. James D. Evans has joined the Company in the position of Division Vice President - West. Mr. Evans will be responsible for oversight of operations for four of the Company's Regional platforms in Northern California, Southern California, Las Veg ... Continue reading
Dodge Unleashes 2005 Special Edition Series
- Customers to save as much as $1,000 - Extra features at no cost, including Boston Acoustics sound system, rear seat entertainment system, SIRIUS(R) Satellite radio with one-year subscription, chrome-clad wheels, or two-tone leather seats AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- This month, Dodge is introducing a new Special E ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Record Results and $1 Billion Milestone for Fiscal 2004
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Oct. 14, 2004-- Cash Dividend Announced Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's leading motor home manufacturer, today reported record financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 28, 2004. Revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 were a record $283.0 millio ... Continue reading
VW's CEO Gerd Klauss Announces Retirement; New Executive Board Named
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Gerd H. Klauss, has decided to retire on December 31, 2004, culminating a more than thirty-year career in the automotive industry, in both Europe and North America. Klauss joined Volkswagen of Ame ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Launches NASCAR-Licensed Special Edition Package
NASCAR-Licensed Package Debuts at Lowe's Motor Speedway and Pomona RV Show RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Fleetwood RV, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, announced today the launch of its NASCAR-Licensed Special Edition (SE) package at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC and at RVIA' ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Oct. 14 -- BorgWarner supplies the engine chain timing system and the solenoid exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve to the popular DaimlerChrysler 5.7-liter HEMI engine. "The BorgWarner Engine Group is pleased to contribute benefits including lower noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), enhanced performance, l ... Continue reading
Yazaki and Convergence Education Foundation Raise Children's Interest in Technology
Yazaki Partners with CEF for Third Year CANTON, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Yazaki North America (Yazaki), a leading supplier of automotive power and data solutions, is once again providing major support to the Convergence Education Foundation (CEF) at Convergence 2004, October 18-20 at Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center in d ... Continue reading
AIAG Names Plawecki Acting Executive Director
DETROIT, Oct. 14 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced that Linda Plawecki has been named acting executive director for the association. Plawecki replaces Andrew J. Cummins, who has left AIAG to pursue other opportunities. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040719/DEM007LOGO ) One of three ... Continue reading
- Premium Models Honor Walter P. Chrysler Heritage - Value Packages Bundle Popular Equipment and Distinctly-designed Interiors AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- To celebrate Chrysler Group's proud heritage and further establish premium positioning in the marketplace, Chrysler brand has inked a plan to introduce a limited ... Continue reading
General Motors Posts Low Forcast Earnings in the Third Quarter In Spite of Revenue Increases
DETROIT, October 14, 2004; Thge AP reported that General Motors Corp. reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that were at the low end of the company's July guidance. Quarterly earnings rose to $440 million, or 78 cents per share, from $425 million, or 79 cents per share, a year ago. Revenue rose 3 percent to $44.89 b ... Continue reading
GM Europe Responds to Continued Loses: Will Reorganize European Operations With 20% RIF
RUESSELSHEIM, Germany, Oct 14, 2004; Michael Shields writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Europe will slash its workforce by around a fifth, cutting as many as 12,000 jobs in a bid to halt chronic losses in the region, the world's biggest carmaker said on Thursday. The drastic cutbacks over the next two yea ... Continue reading
Hyundai fined 1 million dollars
LONDON, Oct. 13, 2004; (Xinhuanet) -- South Korean carmaker Hyundai has been fined 1 million US dollars by motor sport's world governing body FIA after missing four rounds of last year's world rally championship, according to a Reuters report. The report said that Hyundai Motor Company had appeared at a meeting of the ... Continue reading
FORD ENGINEER DECLARES: 'BRING ON THE HYDROGEN'
SHANGHAI October 14, 2004; Despite the higher fuel economy and lower emissions of hybrid electric vehicles, the use of hydrogen, either in fuel cells or internal combustion engines, offers even greater benefits, said Dr. Arun Jaura, Technical Leader, Vehicle Engineering, for the Escape Hybrid, at the Challenge Bibendum ... Continue reading
FORD BUILDS THE BRIDGE TO HYDROGEN
SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2004 -- Ford Motor Company has launched the production of a new Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV), the first in a fleet of high-tech Focus FCVs that will be deployed in the U.S., Germany and Canada. The Focus FCV is part of Ford's display at this year's Challenge Bibendum here. "The Focus FCV is the most ... Continue reading
INFLATABLE SAFETY BELTS BRING AIR BAG TECHNOLOGY TO RESTRAINTS
Inflatable safety belts may offer potential to reduce head and neck injuries. The tubular air bag covers virtually the entire area where the shoulder belt makes contact with the torso. DEARBORN, Mich.,October 13, 2004; Advances in air bag inflation and construction methods have allowed engineers to develop an inflatabl ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils Worlds Cleanest Internal Combustion Engine
Sue Cischke, vice president, Environment and Safety Engineering at Ford Motor Company, announces the world's cleanest internal combustion engine at the Ford press conference durng the 2004 Challenge Bibendum in China.SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 13, 2004 -- The world’s cleanest internal combustion engine was unveiled to ... Continue reading
AAA Clubs of Minnesota Address Increasing Transportation Needs
Op-Ed piece by: Jeff Ogden, President and Chief Operating Officer, AAA Minnesota/Iowa Steve Frank, President and Chief Executive Officer, AAA Minneapolis BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 13 -- Several broad-based governmental and business organizations are addressing our state's long-range transportation needs and how to pay fo ... Continue reading
OTTAWA, Oct. 13 -- C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., a Canadian publicly traded company and a leader in the development, manufacturing and deployment of mobile satellite-based technology has adapted its iNetVu Mobile Platform to work seamlessly with iDirect Technologies NetModem II products. iDirect Technologies designs, d ... Continue reading
Samenvatting: TDS lanceert nieuwe zaktester met Honda & Acura software
Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions (TDS) lanceert op 2 tot 5 november haar nieuwste product. Het gaat om de 'Teradyne Pocket Tester' met Honda & Acura diagnostische software. De lancering vindt plaats op de 'Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo' (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nevada. TDS schreef de diagnostische software voor Honda ... Continue reading
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2004 Results
CHICAGO, Oct. 13 -- Sauer-Danfoss Inc. announced that it will be holding a conference call on November 4, 2004, at 10:00 AM Eastern time, 4:00 PM Frankfurt time. The purpose of the call will be to discuss third quarter 2004 results. The Company will release third quarter results the previous day, after the close of mar ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Oct. 13, 2004--FedEx Corp. and Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that FedEx will sponsor JGR's third car for the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season during an event at the FedEx Express ramp at the Charlotte Airport. Busch Series veteran Jason Leffler will drive the No. 11 FedEx Chevrolet. In add ... Continue reading
Continental Focuses on Active Safety at Convergence 2004
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Continental, a leading supplier of automotive safety systems and technology, will highlight its active vehicle safety portfolio at Convergence 2004, being held Oct. 18-20 at Cobo Center, Detroit. Jurgen Diebold, manager for Continental's active passive integration approach and advanced d ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 13 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that in September the average vehicle was sold at a discount of more than $5,000 under sticker price for the first time in history. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) "For ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 13, 2004--Cummins Inc. announced today that Carl Ware, a retired Coca-Cola executive and a former Atlanta councilman, has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Ware becomes the ninth member of the Cummins Board and his term begins immediately. Ware retired from the Coca-Cola Co. in 2003 ... Continue reading
REFFNER SETS FAST TIME FOR AARON'S 99 AT LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY
For Immediate Release REFFNER SETS FAST TIME FOR AARON'S 99 AT LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY CONCORD, N.C. (October 13, 2004) - The last time that Bryan Reffner started an ASA National Tour race from the pole was in 1994. Now, a decade later, he finds himself in the same position at Lowe's Motor Speedway to win his second care ... Continue reading
BOWTIE BULLET POINTS: Chevrolet Notes for the IRL Chevy 500
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BOWTIE BULLET POINTS: Chevrolet Notes for the Chevy 500 Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas Season finale, 16th round of the 2004 Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Sunday, October 17, 12:30 p.m. EDT TV: ABC (live), 12:30 p.m ... Continue reading
Spansion to Demonstrate Advanced Automotive Electronics Powered by Flash Memory at Convergence 2004
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Oct. 13, 2004--Spansion LLC, the Flash memory subsidiary of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Fujitsu Limited (TOKYO:6702), today announced that it will display leading-edge automotive Flash memory-based electronics technology including advanced navigation radio systems using MirrorBit technology, tel ... Continue reading
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