CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Oct. 26, 2004--As part of SPEED Channel's Wednesday night Autorotica programming block, Behind the Headlights continues to tell the stories surrounding some of the most interesting cars in history -- James Dean's Porsche Spyder, the Ferrari Barchetta, the Thomas Flyer and many others. On Nov. 10 at 8 p ... Continue reading
Strong season finish on Bazemore's hit list
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 22 of 23 ACDELCO LAS VEGAS NHRA NATIONALS THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS RACE DATES: Oct. 29-31, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STRONG SEASON FINISH ON BAZEMORE'S HIT LIST LAS VEGAS (Oct. 26, 2004) - Last year at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals Whit Bazemore wa ... Continue reading
Volvo to Launch SIRIUS Satellite Radio on Four Vehicles Lines
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- SIRIUS , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced that SIRIUS is expected to be available in early January 2005 as a retailer-installed accessory in the following 200 ... Continue reading
2005 Car Review: MINI Cooper S Convertible
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 MINI Cooper (MINI Cooper S) Convertible ENGINE: 1.6-liter inline four (1.6-liter supercharged inline four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 115 (168) hp @ 6,000 rpm/111 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (162 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm) TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual (6-speed manual) WHEELBASE: 97.1 in ... Continue reading
2005 Car Review: Camry Solara SE Coupe
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 2005 Camry Solara SE Coupe ENGINE: 2.4-liter DOHC four HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 157 hp @ 5,600 rpm/162 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 107.2 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 192.6 x 71.5 x 56.1 in. TIRES: P215/55R17 TRUNK: 13.8 cu. ft. ECONOMY: 24 mpg ... Continue reading
Delphi and XM Introduce MyFi - First Personal, Portable Handheld XM2GO Satellite Radio
Newest Satellite Radio Receiver Includes Time-Shifting 'Memory Mode' and Integrated Rechargeable Battery So You Can Listen to XM Satellite Radio at Home, in the Car, or on the Go Product Launch to Feature Superstar Elton John in National TV Advertising Campaign NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Delphi Corp. a pioneer of in-vehicle ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: WJ Heads to Las Vegas in Search of the Missing Link
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Heads to Las Vegas in Search of the Missing Link Gains made during two-week hiatus has GM Performance Parts team looking forward to ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals SUGAR HILL, GA., October 25, 2004 - Throughout his stellar ... Continue reading
Valeo Announces a Plan to Close Its Facility in Orense, Spain
PARIS, Oct. 26 -- Valeo today announced that it has called for a meeting of the Works Council of its facility in Orense, Spain to discuss the proposed closure of the site. The facility is part of the Electronics and Connective Systems Branch and manufactures wiring harnesses. Despite the measures put in place in 2002 a ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: KJ Likes His Odds in Las Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Likes His Odds in Las Vegas ACDelco Cavalier Racing team looks to capture the win at their sponsor's race Sugar Hill, Ga., October 25, 2004 - Every participant in the POWERade Drag Racing Series has certain events among ... Continue reading
Budget Offers Money-Saving Deal for Popular Ski Destinations
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 26 -- States west of the Mississippi River will once again be popular U.S. destinations for skiers, as evidenced by a recent survey conducted by Yahoo! Travel and Budget Rent A Car. Sixty two percent of people surveyed indicate that they are planning a ski trip this winter, with 18% planning to v ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Harold Martin Aims for the Pro Mod Jackpot in Las Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net NHRA Pre-Race Fact Sheet Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: Fourth Annual ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals Location: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, NV Dates: October 28-31, 2004 ... Continue reading
Golden Rule Awards For Car Clubs
Cash Donations Increased For Car Clubs Winning Eagle One "Golden Rule Awards" Entry Form Now Available Online Cash and products totaling $7,000 will be awarded to car clubs that win or are runners-up in the 12th annual Eagle One Golden Rule Awards competition. The Awards will recognize car clubs in four regions for out ... Continue reading
Oakland CA. $3 Toll Looms for All Cars
Halloween Heralds Last Day of $1 FasTrak(TM) Discount OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 26 -- Motorists who use FasTrak(TM) transponders to pay their tolls on Bay Area bridges soon will see something new on their quarterly statements: a $3 charge for crossing any of the region's seven state-owned toll bridges. While drivers in two ... Continue reading
Fitch: U.S. Auto ABS Delinquencies and Losses Increase in Slow 3Q04
NEW YORK--Oct. 26, 2004--Prime and subprime delinquencies and losses on auto loan asset-backed securities (ABS) rose during September, with economic growth slowing in the third quarter of 2004, according to Fitch Ratings. In the prime sector, 60 plus delinquencies jumped 15% to 0.64% in September, the second consecutiv ... Continue reading
Safety-Related Technologies Are among the Most Desired Features Buyers Want on Their Next Vehicles
October 26, 2004 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—Technologies that focus on safety are the among most desired features new-vehicle buyers would like to see on their next vehicles, particularly by women, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Feature Contenting ReportSM released today. The study, now in its nint ... Continue reading
Rental Leader Launches Industry First, Allowing Renters to Reserve a Range of Cars and SUVs by Brand and Model as Part of #1 Club Revamp PARK RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 26 -- The Hertz Corporation announces several enhancements to Hertz #1 Club, Hertz' industry-leading, no-cost expedited reservation and rental program, includin ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Introduces Interior Glass Mounted Satellite Radio Antenna for Vehicles
Design Offers Aesthetic Advantage Over Exterior Mounted Satellite Radio Antennas NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- SIRIUS , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced the introduction of the world's fir ... Continue reading
Automotive Aftermarket Demand in North America to Reach US$56 Billion in 2008
CLEVELAND--Oct. 25, 2004--The North American aftermarket for light vehicle components and parts is projected to increase at an annual rate of 3.2 percent, reaching US$56 billion by 2008. While this rate is a deceleration from historical trends, some segments of the market, such as electronics, will experience much fast ... Continue reading
Screamin' Deals Available on Popular 2004 Vehicles as Model Year Ends, According to Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 25 -- Edmunds.com, (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, today listed ten popular vehicles that are available near record low prices as the 2004 model year draws to a close. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) To compi ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $750 Million Asset-Backed Securitization
FORT WORTH, Texas--Oct. 25, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. announced the pricing of a $750 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Credit Suisse First Boston and UBS Investment Bank. Co-managers are Barclays Capital, Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley. AmeriCredit uses net proceeds f ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Oct. 25, 2004--North American Lubricants, a division of ChevronTexaco Products Company (ChevronTexaco), a leading provider of lubricants, coolants, and fuel additives, today introduced Havoline and Chevron branded Custom-Made(TM) Anti-Freeze/Coolant. The newest members of the ChevronTexaco anti-freez ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) announces that effective, as of today, it has commenced production of its AXP 1000 (diesel driven) product in its new 11,000 square foot facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. The initial production estimate calls for 40 units to be ass ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - October 2004 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's October 2004 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to ... Continue reading
Jeep 101(R) Cross-Country Weekend Driving Adventure Visits Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland Air Force Base to Host Eleventh Stop of Military/ Public Nationwide Tour AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 25 -- Thousands of consumers, members and employees of the military and their families will experience the Jeep(R) brand firsthand when the entire line of Jeep vehicles rolls into Lackland for a two-day visit at ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Sunoco Super Series Crowns Champion Indianapolis â“ (October 25, 2004) The Sunoco Super Series (SSS) w ... Continue reading
Timken Third Quarter Sales Up 17% From Prior Year
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 25 -- The Timken Company today announced sales of $1.1 billion for the third quarter of 2004, up 17 percent compared with the prior year. Earnings in the third quarter were $0.19 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $0.01 a year ago. Excluding special items, adjusted earnings per diluted share ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Oct. 25, 2004--Rockwell Automation, Inc. this week hosts an international gathering of more than 10,000 manufacturing customers, analysts and partners at its 13th annual Automation Fair. Taking place Oct. 27 - 28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Automation Fair is the world's largest ... Continue reading
--More than 40 North American vehicles will now have Continental ESC technology-- AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, is launching production for several new electronic stability control (ESC) programs in North America on model year 2005 vehicles. More than 40 model year 2005 ve ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Continental's new Electronic Brake Systems (EBS) for model year 2005 vehicles mark a milestone in the organization's movement toward a completely integrated active vehicle safety system -- the "smart" car that helps "anticipate" crashes and mitigate injuries. "Active safety systems are i ... Continue reading
TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 26 -- The Outdoor Channel (TOC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. , announced a deal with Kevin Harvick Incorporated (KHI) to sponsor KHI's No. 33 Chevrolet for the 2005 NASCAR Busch Series season. The Outdoor Channel colors will drape car No. 33 driven by "1999 NASCAR ... Continue reading
Driver assistance systems integrated with improved brake technology give driver the power to respond to the unexpected AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Continental today continued its technology leadership by showcasing a drivable prototype of a new generation of cars with safety components linked for optimum performanc ... Continue reading
Help with Auto Repairs is as Convenient as Your Cellular Phone, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 26, 2004--Calling all motorists! As part of AAA Car Care Month this October, AAA is reminding motorists their cell phone can be used to arrange auto repairs in addition to summoning roadside assistance. Mobile phones have become a lifeline for North American motorists. Every year, more than 73 milli ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Acquisitions Make California Dreaming a Reality
Acquisitions Include Operations in Los Angeles and San Diego TULSA, Okla., Oct. 26 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced an agreement to acquire the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in two of the nation's premier tourist destinations - Los Angeles and San Diego, California, effective November ... Continue reading
Ricardo Completes Expansion of Heavy-Duty Engine Emissions Test Cell Facility
BURR RIDGE, Ill., Oct. 26 -- Ricardo, Inc., one of the world's foremost independent vehicle system and powertrain engineering consulting companies, today announced the completion of its Chicago Technical Center Test Cell Expansion Project -- which represents an investment of $4.8 million and strategically increases the ... Continue reading
ZAP Grants Trademark License to Battery Manufacturer in China
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 26 -- Advanced automotive technology company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has signed a trademark licensing agreement with Zibo Enterprises Co. Ltd. of The People's Republic of China. Under the terms of the agreement, ZAP grants Zibo Enterprises the use of ZAP's trademarks ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: Otto the Auto is a traffic safety awareness program for K-2 students provided free of charge to schools by AAA Texas. The three-foot-tall, brightly painted talking car will visit hundreds of elementary students in Austin to conduct interactive discussions about traffic safety. WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 WH ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Oct. 26 -- From techno aquamarine and rich mahogany to glittering green and delicate yellow, the next generation of automotive colors reflect a bright and vibrant outlook toward the future, according to PPG Industries. The PPG Global Design and Color Marketing Team is now showing automakers more than 170 i ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Available in Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster
Sports Car Enthusiasts Can Now Enjoy an Enhanced Radio Experience With the Top Down NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Mercedes-Benz USA and SIRIUS , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced the availa ... Continue reading
Translating Visions Into Actions is Theme of 2005 Automotive News World Congress
DETROIT, Oct. 26 -- Translating business visions into actions that drive profit to the bottom line is the focus of the 2005 Automotive News World Congress, Monday - Thursday, Jan. 17 - 20 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn, Mich. Your Growth Imperative: From Vision to Execution is the theme of the 29th annual progr ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ and Autodesk Collaborate to Enable Location Solutions for Wireless Industry
CHICAGO, Oct. 26 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, and Autodesk, Inc., the world's leading digital design and content company, have signed a licensing agreement that enables carriers and other wireless service providers in North America to license ... Continue reading
ABI Research Identifies Safety As A Major Factor At Convergence Automotive Electronics Show
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Oct. 26, 2004--Last week's "Convergence" automotive electronics trade show in Detroit highlighted increasing integration across the several industries supplying intelligent subsystems for automotive safety. ABI Research analyst Robert LaGuerra reports that many of the safety technologies demonstrated ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil, Toyota Researchers Receive SAE Award for Diesel Emissions Research
FAIRFAX, Va.--Oct. 26, 2004--ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company (EMRE) announced today that together with Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories, Inc., their researchers were awarded the prestigious Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Harry Horning Memorial Award at a ceremony in Tampa, Fla. The ... Continue reading
2005 North American International Auto Show to Open in 75 Days
DETROIT, Oct. 26 -- In just 75 days, the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the world's most prestigious automotive events, will open to the press on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005 at Cobo Center. The event will feature world-class product unveilings, exhibits and press conferences from more than 60 auto ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 26 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable in cash for shareholders of record on December 15, 2004. The dividend will be payable January 15, 2005. About Sonic Automotive, Inc. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortu ... Continue reading
National RV Holdings Announces Third Quarter 2004 Financial Results
PERRIS, Calif., Oct. 26 -- National RV Holdings, Inc. , today announced that net income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2004 was $1.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, as compared to a loss of $0.4 million, or a loss of $0.04 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2003. Net income from contin ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls 2004 Sales Up 17%, EPS Up 18%
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2004. The results qualify 2004 as the company's 58th consecutive year of sales increases and the 14th straight year of increased earnings. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/200304 ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: In conjunction with the upcoming release of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Racing Stripes," stars David Spade and Steve Harvey, along with NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, will be at the Atlanta Motor Speedway to unveil a special Halloween "Racing Stripes" treat to support the Victory Junction Gang, a member of Paul Newman ... Continue reading
Production Up at 3 Japanese Automakers
TOKYO October 25, 2004; The AP reported that production in Japan rose at three of the nation's top five automakers in September from a year ago, but was down at scandal-hit Mitsubishi Motors Corp. as well as at Nissan Motor Co., according to figures released Tuesday. Domestic production at Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's t ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for November 2004
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Oct. 25, 2004--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for November, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the ... Continue reading
Spend the Holidays With Land Rover
Gift Ideas for the Land Rover Enthusiast IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25 -- Looking for a unique way to surprise that special someone this holiday season? Land Rover is here to help with gifts of adventure. The arrival of the 2005 Land Rover Gear catalog offers a premium selection of merchandise items from well-known brands su ... Continue reading
Unions Welcome Parliamentary Debate on Jaguar Closure
LONDON, October 25 -- Unions today welcomed news that MP's are to debate the 1,150 cuts across Jaguar, announced by Ford last month in the House of Commons tomorrow. Jim Cunningham, MP for Coventry South has secured an adjournment debate on the Jaguar job cuts which will see the end of car production at Jaguar's histor ... Continue reading
Auto Shanghai 2005 Aims for New Record Next Spring
SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. (SIEC) announces that "The 11th International Automobile and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, Shanghai" (''Auto Shanghai 2005'') will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from April 22 to 28, 2005, under the ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Credit Corporation to Restate Financial Results
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 25 -- Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (the "Company") announced today that the Company intends to file a restatement of certain of its consolidated financial statements. In an ongoing review of its accounting policies, the Company determined that the accounting relating primarily to its recogniti ... Continue reading
Delphi Expands Diesel Presence in Asia-Pacific
New business wins demonstrate progress in building relationships with Asian automakers Delphi invests in new diesel support facilities in China, Korea and India New senior diesel executive moves to Shanghai to provide better local support TOKYO, Oct. 25 -- Delphi Corp. , the world's second largest supplier of diesel in ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Introduces HMMWV for the 21st Century
Retrofit Add-On Kits Will Modernize Army's Existing HMMWV Fleet WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center's (TARDEC) National Automotive Center (NAC) and the Program Executive Officer, Combat Support/Combat Service Support (PEO CS/CSS), in conjunction wit ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind.--Oct. 25, 2004--Tecstar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starcraft Corporation of Goshen, Indiana, and AM General LLC, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, have formed a joint venture company to provide second-stage manufacturing capabilities and design and engineering expertise for low volume OEM needs. The ... Continue reading
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