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Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Alion Interactive 3D Solutions Target Increased Sales and Reduced Costs Throughout Product Lifecycle

Alion Interactive 3D Solutions Target Increased Sales and Reduced Costs Throughout Product Lifecycle

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- The SEMA Show -- Alion Science and Technology today announced its revolutionary "interactive 3D solutions," which produce dynamic, interactive experiences supporting the entire product lifecycle. Alion "i3D(TM)" solutions capture and display true-to-life images of complex parts that can be assemble ... Continue reading

Automotive Capital Group Debuts New TV Commercial for NowAuto.com; NowAuto.com Rolling Out New Marketing Campaign

Automotive Capital Group Debuts New TV Commercial for NowAuto.com; NowAuto.com Rolling Out New Marketing Campaign

PHOENIX, Nov. 2 -- Automotive Capital Group, Inc. home of the no credit check auto financing, this week debuts a new television commercial for NowAuto.com. Two different versions of the commercial were shot marketing NowAuto's innovative no credit check financing program. The innovative, humorous TV spot will air on po ... Continue reading

ClearSky Mobile Media Launches Makes and Models Magazine for Cell and PDA Users Across the United States

ClearSky Mobile Media Launches Makes and Models Magazine for Cell and PDA Users Across the United States

Makes and Models Goes Wireless ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 2 -- ClearSky Mobile Media, Inc., a leader in branded mobile content and entertainment, announced today that the company has partnered with Makes and Models Magazine to allow cellular users the ability to purchase mobile wallpapers, games and greeting cards of famous m ... Continue reading

Decoma Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Fiscal 2004 and the Appointment of a Special Committee

Decoma Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter and Year-to-Date Fiscal 2004 and the Appointment of a Special Committee

CONCORD, Canada, November 2 -- Decoma International Inc. (TSX:DEC.A), today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. Financial Highlights -------------------- Three Months Nine Months Ended September 30, Ended September 30, (US$, in millions except per share figure ... Continue reading

Decoma Delivers Hot and Fresh Ideas and Aftermarket Products to SEMA Show 2004

Decoma Delivers Hot and Fresh Ideas and Aftermarket Products to SEMA Show 2004

CONCORD, Ontario, Nov. 2 -- Decoma International returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center today for SEMA Show 2004 with a dynamic collection of vehicles that display the company's "hot and fresh" ideas for customization and its collection of exterior accessories and vehicle systems. "The SEMA Show is a celebration of ... Continue reading

Denice Halicki Sues Carroll Shelby over Rights to ``Eleanor'' Star Car from ``Gone in 60 Seconds''

Denice Halicki Sues Carroll Shelby over Rights to ``Eleanor'' Star Car from ``Gone in 60 Seconds''

LOS ANGELES, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004-- Suit Alleges Copyright and Trademark Violations Because Shelby is Making and Selling "Eleanors" without Halicki's Permission Denice Halicki filed suit in Los Angeles Federal Court on Monday, October 25, 2004 against Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (OTCBB:CSBI) and Carroll Shelby f ... Continue reading

Diamond Powersports Continues to Break Sales Records as it Signs Distributor Agreement with Motovan Corporation

Diamond Powersports Continues to Break Sales Records as it Signs Distributor Agreement with Motovan Corporation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 2 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is excited to announce its recent signing of a Distributor Agreement with Motovan Corporation. Motovan is Canada's largest distributor of aftermarket parts and accessories for the powersports industry. Motovan also holds the prestigious h ... Continue reading

FedEx Express Introduces New Transatlantic Express Freighter Service; Cologne, Germany to U.S. Flight Increases Transatlantic Capacity by 20 Percent

FedEx Express Introduces New Transatlantic Express Freighter Service; Cologne, Germany to U.S. Flight Increases Transatlantic Capacity by 20 Percent

BRUSSELS, Belgium--Nov. 2, 2004--FedEx Express, an operating unit of FedEx Corporation , is connecting more European cities with next day service to the U.S. and increasing its transatlantic capacity with the introduction of five weekly direct flights from Cologne, Germany to Memphis, Tennessee, beginning March 2005. " ... Continue reading

Griffin Securities Issues Research Update on Auto Data Network, Inc.; Analyst Sets Target Price of $4.60 for FY 2005 Ending February

Griffin Securities Issues Research Update on Auto Data Network, Inc.; Analyst Sets Target Price of $4.60 for FY 2005 Ending February

NEW YORK and TUNBRIDGE, England--Nov. 2, 2004--Auto Data Network (OTC BB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, announced today that Griffin Securities has issued a research update on Auto Data Network Inc. with a "Buy" rating and price target of $4.60. Chrystyna Bedrij, ... Continue reading

Hertz Joins Wayport's Wi-Fi World(TM)

Hertz Joins Wayport's Wi-Fi World(TM)

Wayport's Wi-Fi Wireless High-Speed Internet Access to Be Offered to Hertz Car Rental Customers at Airports Nationwide AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2 -- Wayport, one of the world's largest providers of Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) wireless and wired high-speed Internet access to mobile travelers in more than 4,700 locations including hot ... Continue reading

Hertz to Offer High-Speed Internet Access at Airport Locations Nationwide

Hertz to Offer High-Speed Internet Access at Airport Locations Nationwide

- Hertz Joins Wayport's Wi-Fi World(TM) Wireless High Speed Internet Access - PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 2 -- The Hertz Corporation announces the introduction of wireless, high-speed internet access in more than 50 major airport locations nationwide during the first quarter of 2005. In a preliminary agreement with Wayport, ... Continue reading

MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group Germany Improves CAE Processes With Virtual Product Development Tools From MSC.Software

MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group Germany Improves CAE Processes With Virtual Product Development Tools From MSC.Software

Leading Manufacturer of Heavy Trucks, Passenger Coaches and Automotive Systems Increases Efficiency of Product Development Processes With MSC.Nastran and MSC.Marc SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 2 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) products including simulation software and ... Continue reading

Moldflow Executives to Present at the 34th Annual AeA Classic

Moldflow Executives to Present at the 34th Annual AeA Classic

WAYLAND, Mass.--Nov. 2, 2004-- Financial conference showcases leading public technology companies Moldflow , the leading global provider of automation and optimization software solutions for the plastics injection molding industry, announced today that Moldflow president and CEO Roland Thomas and Moldflow executive vic ... Continue reading

Parrot Launches CK3300 Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit With GPS; Parrot Showcases Bluetooth GPS Car Kit at AAPEX Las Vegas

Parrot Launches CK3300 Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit With GPS; Parrot Showcases Bluetooth GPS Car Kit at AAPEX Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 2004--Parrot's CK 3300 Advanced car kit allows for hands-free voice-activated phone commands with integrated GPS. It's an innovative solution for the mobile professional who needs convenient and easy in-car communication and navigation. Parrot introduced the CK3300(TM) car kit with GPS at AAPEX (Auto ... Continue reading

Patriot Motorcycles Corp. on Target with Global Expansion Plans; Secures 'Exclusive' Distribution of Yamoto off-Road Products for Brazil and Chile

Patriot Motorcycles Corp. on Target with Global Expansion Plans; Secures 'Exclusive' Distribution of Yamoto off-Road Products for Brazil and Chile

DANA POINT, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--On October 28, 2004, Patriot Motorcycles Corporation(TM) (Pink Sheets:PMCY) extended its exclusive distribution agreement with Yamoto Motor Corporation(TM) formerly Win-speed Industries, Incorporated to distribute, market, sell and promote its motorcycles and All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs ... Continue reading

Pioneer's AVIC-N2 Multi-Function Navigation System Gives Drivers Detailed Traffic Information 24 Hours a Day

Pioneer's AVIC-N2 Multi-Function Navigation System Gives Drivers Detailed Traffic Information 24 Hours a Day

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 2004-- Pioneer Introduces the First Aftermarket In-Car Navigation System with the Revolutionary XM NavTraffic Service Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, keeps drivers informed of detailed traffic conditions 24 hours a day with its next generation ... Continue reading

Power Paper & Graphic Solutions International Announce General Availability of the PowerID System

Power Paper & Graphic Solutions International Announce General Availability of the PowerID System

TEL AVIV, Israel and BURR RIDGE, Ill.--Nov. 2, 2004-- PowerID(TM) Smart Label System Provides Greatly Improved Reliability and Reading Distance of up to 20 Meters (60 Feet) for Supply Chain Management, Transport and Logistics Applications Power Paper Ltd., a leading provider of next-generation printable microelectronic ... Continue reading

Solutia Automotive Enters Aftermarket With Vanceva(TM) Laminated Glass

Solutia Automotive Enters Aftermarket With Vanceva(TM) Laminated Glass

Enhanced automotive laminated glass will be offered to high-end restylers, fleets and specialty vehicle buyers LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Solutia Automotive is expanding its market presence by entering the rapidly expanding aftermarket industry, the company announced today at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. The company in ... Continue reading

Steven J. Borick Named Chief Executive Officer of Superior Industries

Steven J. Borick Named Chief Executive Officer of Superior Industries

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that Steven J. Borick has been named President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2005. He will succeed Louis Borick, who will remain Chairman of the Board. Louis Borick said, "Steven Borick has demonstrated his abilit ... Continue reading

Thor Announces Record Sales for Quarter; Expects Improved Margins, Backlog at Record High

Thor Announces Record Sales for Quarter; Expects Improved Margins, Backlog at Record High

JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- Thor Industries, Inc. , the nation's largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles and mid-sized buses, announced today record preliminary sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2004 and that it expects significantly improved operating margins in the quarter. Sales in the quarter were $63 ... Continue reading

Unions Say More Jaguar Job Losses to Come

Unions Say More Jaguar Job Losses to Come

LONDON, November 2 -- Up to 2,000 job cuts are likely to result from the recent cuts announced by Jaguar with the potential for another UK Jaguar plant closure, unions said to day. In giving evidence to the Commons Select Committee on the 1,150 job losses announced by Jaguar in September, the Jaguar unions said that mo ... Continue reading

Visteon Brings Proven OE-Quality to Aftermarket; Adds Ignition Coils to Product Offerings

Visteon Brings Proven OE-Quality to Aftermarket; Adds Ignition Coils to Product Offerings

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Visteon Corporation announced today the introduction of ignition coils to its aftermarket product line. The addition further strengthens its already successful line of underhood parts offerings and supports Visteon's commitment to building a robust line of premium, OE-quality aftermarket products. ... Continue reading

Visteon Debuts New Line of Performance Radiators

Visteon Debuts New Line of Performance Radiators

Visteon(R) Racing Radiators incorporate race-proven technology; provide maximum street performance LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- On the racetrack, nearly every team in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series relies on Visteon NASCAR Performance(R) Radiators to lead them to victory. Visteon(R) Racing Radiators, introduced today by Visteon' ... Continue reading

Visteon Offers Drivers Peace of Mind with Hands-Free Phone Kit

Visteon Offers Drivers Peace of Mind with Hands-Free Phone Kit

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Visteon Corporation is now offering drivers the ultimate in comfort and convenience with its Hands-Free Phone Kit, which uses Bluetooth(R) wireless technology to link mobile phone functions to vehicles. Visteon debuted the system today at the 2004 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Booth #34419). Using an eas ... Continue reading

Visteon Showcases NASCAR Performance(R) Windshields for Aftermarket at SEMA Show

Visteon Showcases NASCAR Performance(R) Windshields for Aftermarket at SEMA Show

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Visteon Corporation , the exclusive manufacturer of NASCAR Performance(R) Windshields, today announced that it has added a color logo option to its product line-up. Both black and white and color logo options are now available and on display at the 2004 SEMA show in Las Vegas (Booth # 34419). (Logo ... Continue reading

WEATHER GUARD(R) Vehicle Solutions(TM) Software from Knaack Manufacturing Allows Users to Create and Visualize Custom Van Designs Before Purchase

WEATHER GUARD(R) Vehicle Solutions(TM) Software from Knaack Manufacturing Allows Users to Create and Visualize Custom Van Designs Before Purchase

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill., Nov. 2 -- Knaack Manufacturing Company is introducing its revolutionary WEATHER GUARD(R) Vehicle Solutions(TM) software that assists end users and vehicle upfitters to interactively design van storage solutions. A demo of the Vehicle Solutions software can be accessed at http://www.weatherguard.com/ ... Continue reading

New Accessory Study by Foresight Research: Nearly Half of New Truck Owners Spend $1,000 on Accessories

New Accessory Study by Foresight Research: Nearly Half of New Truck Owners Spend $1,000 on Accessories

Study tells: What, Where, When, Who Survey of full size truck buyers indicates the accessory market is a major opportunity for auto dealers and aftermarket retailers ROCHESTER, Mich., Nov. 2 -- Because the market for light truck accessories is huge, a recent bellwether study has been completed that examines what custom ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004 Crowd Reflect Renewed Interest in Muscle Cars

SEMA 2004 Crowd Reflect Renewed Interest in Muscle Cars

The SEMA Show's Opening Day Stronger Than Ever as Muscle Cars Bring Consumer Power to the Aftermarket Industry LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- When the 38th Annual SEMA Show opened its doors today to the over 120,000 attending automotive professionals, one thing was clear: the muscle car is back, and with it, hu ... Continue reading

J.D. Power: Less Than One-Half of Non-Luxury Vehicle Owners Remain Loyal to Dealers

J.D. Power: Less Than One-Half of Non-Luxury Vehicle Owners Remain Loyal to Dealers

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. November 2, 2004; Less than one-half of non-luxury vehicle owners remain loyal to new car dealers for service after the fourth year of vehicle ownership, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Service Usage and Retention StudySM (SURS) released today. The study, based on responses from ... Continue reading

Yokohama's Flagship Ultra-High-Performance Brand to be Introduced at 2004 SEMA Show

Yokohama's Flagship Ultra-High-Performance Brand to be Introduced at 2004 SEMA Show

FULLERTON, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--Yokohama Rubber Company's ultra high-performance brand, known for having some of the foremost performance products in the world of motorsports, is now being introduced to the US consumer market at this year's SEMA show. The ADVAN brand of tires has been rigorously tested for years in th ... Continue reading

Yokohama's PARADA Spec-2 Has Spawned an Entire Trend-Setting Brand

Yokohama's PARADA Spec-2 Has Spawned an Entire Trend-Setting Brand

FULLERTON, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004-- Due to the Success of the Yokohama PARADA Spec-2 Tire, Yokohama Has Developed a Brand That Fits the Ever-Changing Trends of the Specialty Aftermarket Automotive Industry At this year's SEMA show Yokohama will introduce its PARADA brand to the people who made it possible. Within the bra ... Continue reading

Yokohama Introduces Yokohama's AVID TRZ All-Season Radial Touring Tires

Yokohama Introduces Yokohama's AVID TRZ All-Season Radial Touring Tires

FULLERTON, Calif.FULLERTON, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--The bar has been raised in the all-season passenger touring tire category with the launch of Yokohama's all-new AVID TRZ. The AVID TRZ has set new standards in its category by having an 80,000-mile treadwear warranty, a 700 A/B UTQG rating and uncompromised dry, wet and ... Continue reading

Hmiel to Pull Double Duty for TRIMSPA in Phoenix

Hmiel to Pull Double Duty for TRIMSPA in Phoenix

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Hmiel to Pull Double Duty for TRIMSPA in Phoenix Phoenix, AZ (November 2, 2004) – After an impressive debut in the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge last weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Shane Hmiel will travel to Phoenix Int ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Names Chrysler 300 'Editors' Most Significant Vehicle' for 2005

Edmunds.com Names Chrysler 300 'Editors' Most Significant Vehicle' for 2005

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the Internet's premiere resource for consumer automotive information, today named the Chrysler 300 the "Editors' Most Significant Vehicle" for 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) This accolade is awarded annually to a vehicl ... Continue reading

2004 SEMA Exhibitors

2004 SEMA Exhibitors

<a href="http://www.semashow.com/search/?ctx=5001"&g t;SEMA 2004 Exhibitor Data Base"> The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts ... Continue reading

2004 American Honda SEMA Display Vehicles Fact Sheet

2004 American Honda SEMA Display Vehicles Fact Sheet

November 2, 2004 -- Las Vegas -- Acura today unveiled an A-SPEC performance package for its RL luxury performance sedan at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas. It will go on sale in the spring of 2005 at Acura dealers nationwide. The all-new Acura RL, which went on sale last m ... Continue reading

Acura Announces RL A-SPEC Package At SEMA

Acura Announces RL A-SPEC Package At SEMA

November 2, 2004 -- Las Vegas -- Acura today unveiled an A-SPEC performance package for its RL luxury performance sedan at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas. It will go on sale in the spring of 2005 at Acura dealers nationwide. The all-new Acura RL, which went on sale last m ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Sales Up 53 Percent In October 2004

American Suzuki Sales Up 53 Percent In October 2004

BREA, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues to achieve strong sales, posting a 53 percent increase in October 2004 compared to the same month last year and a 28 percent increase in year-to-date sales. Suzuki's October 2004 sales qualify as the best October in the company's 19 years of selli ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Extends "Free Scheduled Maintenance" Program For '05 Model Year

Mitsubishi Motors Extends "Free Scheduled Maintenance" Program For '05 Model Year

Mitsubishi Motors continues popular consumer program as part of company's "best backed car" commitment November 2, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced that it will extend its three-year/45,000 mile "Free Scheduled Maintenance" (FSM) program to its entire '05 model run ... Continue reading

Hella Displays Growing Product Lineup at SEMA/AAPEX

Hella Displays Growing Product Lineup at SEMA/AAPEX

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Hella has introduced more than 60 new aftermarket vehicle lighting products in the last year, matched by nearly 70 new product introductions in vehicle electronics and over 300 new items in fuel systems. Hella's aftermarket portfolio now includes nearly 3,000 lighting system products providing uniq ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Honda Names All-New 4-Door 4WD Truck 'Ridgeline'

SEMA 2004: Honda Names All-New 4-Door 4WD Truck 'Ridgeline'

Next Generation Truck Goes On-Sale in Spring 2005 TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Honda's all-new 4-door, 4WD truck will be named the "Ridgeline" when it goes on-sale at Honda dealerships nationwide in Spring 2005 as a 2006 model. The Honda Ridgeline is a next-generation truck that takes the utility and versatility of an o ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces October 2004 Sales

Kia Motors America Announces October 2004 Sales

Optima Reports Its Best Month Ever, Leading Kia to a 51.3-Percent Increase in Month-Over-Month Sales IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 22,973 units for October 2004 representing a 51.3-percent increase over the same month in 2003. Kia's year-to-date sales of 226,644 rep ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Reports October 2004 U.S. Sales

Mitsubishi Motors Reports October 2004 U.S. Sales

CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported October 2004 U.S. sales of 9,160 units. Mitsubishi Motors has sold 142,157 units year to date in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, resea ... Continue reading

Audi Reports October Sales Results - Best Ever A8 Month

Audi Reports October Sales Results - Best Ever A8 Month

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2 -- Audi of America, Inc. sales for the month of October were 6,089 compared to 6,631 in October 2003. Audi year-to-date sales are 63,388 vs. 70,230. Year-over-year increases were realized in Audi's all-aluminum flagship the A8 as well as the A4/S4 and A4/S4 Cabriolet ranges. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Reports October 2004 Sales

Volkswagen Reports October 2004 Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported October 2004 sales of 21,888, which compares to last year's October sales of 23,787. For the year, the Volkswagen brand in the U.S. has sold 217,418 new cars. ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004; Johnson Controls Displays High-Performance Batteries, Interior Innovations at Show in Las Vegas

SEMA 2004; Johnson Controls Displays High-Performance Batteries, Interior Innovations at Show in Las Vegas

OPTIMA batteries, Railport modules and HomeLink system are showcased LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Automotive supplier Johnson Controls is displaying its high-performance batteries and unique interior products at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show this week. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading

Casey Mears Dodge Motorsports Transcript

Casey Mears Dodge Motorsports Transcript

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Conference Call Clear!Blue Atlanta Recap, Phoenix Advance 704-975-3232 CASEY MEARS (No. 41 Target DODGE) NOTE: Mears, a 26-year-old driver from Bakersfield, Calif., in his second season behind the wheel for car owner Chip Ganassi, will make his 70th career Cup start o ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls - November 1, 2004 - Chrysler-Dodge

NHTSA Recalls - November 1, 2004 - Chrysler-Dodge

Report Date : November 7, 2004 at 02:50 PM New Information Added Since : October 28, 2004 Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V531000 Recall Date : NOV 01, 2004 Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Potential Numb ... Continue reading

Tax Laws Help Porsche Cars North America To Record October Sales

Tax Laws Help Porsche Cars North America To Record October Sales

Best October in History; Sales up 14 Percent ATLANTA, Nov. 2 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced U.S. retail sales totaled 3,021 vehicles, an increase of 14 percent and the best Oct. result in PCNA ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Measure More of Your Car's Performance with New Vehicle Dynamics Gauges from Pioneer

SEMA 2004: Measure More of Your Car's Performance with New Vehicle Dynamics Gauges from Pioneer

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 2, 2004--Most new vehicles come equipped with a speedometer and tachometer in the dashboard to measure the car's performance, but a new car aftermarket product from Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. takes that measurement to the next level with a series of intriguing gauges that measure vehicle performance ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Pioneer Introduces First Aftermarket In-Car Navigation System with XM NavTraffic

SEMA 2004: Pioneer Introduces First Aftermarket In-Car Navigation System with XM NavTraffic

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 2.5 million subscribers, and Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, keep drivers informed of detailed traffic conditions 24 hours a day with Pioneer's next generat ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Attractive StorageMax Rear Storage System Multiplies Available Space in SUVs, Minivans & Trucks

SEMA 2004: Attractive StorageMax Rear Storage System Multiplies Available Space in SUVs, Minivans & Trucks

FREMONT, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- Families, sports enthusiasts and business people often share the common complaint of a lack of attractive storage in their vehicles. Now, the solution to that complaint is the StorageMax, an easy-to-install, durable but attractive auxiliary storage unit that fits most SUVs and some minivans. Th ... Continue reading

AAPEX 2004: MotorVac Showcases New Product Line at Show

AAPEX 2004: MotorVac Showcases New Product Line at Show

SANTA ANA, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--MotorVac Technologies announced three new products at the AAPEX Show today in Las Vegas. These products include the new CycleTune(TM) System, Automotive Solutions(TM) Preventative Maintenance Service Kits and AcuTest(TM) Fluid Maintenance Test Strips. CycleTune(TM) - Fuel Injection Clea ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: FIA Introduces In-Car Media Player Designed for True Mobility

SEMA 2004: FIA Introduces In-Car Media Player Designed for True Mobility

Doubles as Home Entertainment Center - Starts at $499 SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Nov. 2 -- Today, First Intelligent Array (FIA, Inc.), announced the FIA On3 Pro Digital Media Player and Library. The FIA On3 Pro is an evolutionary breakthrough in car audio and video entertainment, and doubles as a home media player, making t ... Continue reading

NACE 2004: NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair Makes Debut

NACE 2004: NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair Makes Debut

FORT MYERS, Fla.--Nov. 2, 2004--NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair, which revolutionized the profit picture for small paint repairs, will make its trade show debut at NACE 2004, the collision repair industry's main event, during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week starting Thursday in Las Vegas. A business unit of NeoMedia T ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: MAZDASPEED Accessories Take Center Stage at Show

SEMA 2004: MAZDASPEED Accessories Take Center Stage at Show

- Mazda Offers Expanded Ways to Customize Your Zoom-Zoom - LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Promises made, promises delivered. At the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show today, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will display its full range of MAZDASPEED and Genuine Mazda Accessories. In doing so, Mazda fulfills ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Mopar Unleashes More HEMI(R) Options and a Barrage of New, Authentic Performance Parts

SEMA 2004: Mopar Unleashes More HEMI(R) Options and a Barrage of New, Authentic Performance Parts

* 5.7-liter HEMI(R) Crate Engine: Drop-in muscle with "Plug and Play" convenience * Complete lineup of classic HEMI crate engines * Mopar Stage 3R Turbo Upgrade generates 310 horsepower for Dodge SRT4 * Mopar Performance for "Muscle, Street and Speed" enthusiasts * New DUB Edition Mopar parts for Chrysler 300 and Dodge ... Continue reading

SPX Service Solutions Acquires AutoXray, Inc.

SPX Service Solutions Acquires AutoXray, Inc.

Patented Scan Tool Technology for the Vehicle Aftermarket CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 2 -- SPX Corporation today announced that its Service Solutions business has acquired AutoXray, Inc., based in Tempe, Arizona. AutoXray designs automotive diagnostic test equipment and instrumentation that it markets to professional technic ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Chrysler Group Shows Off Latest Design, Performance Trends

SEMA 2004: Chrysler Group Shows Off Latest Design, Performance Trends

-- Six New SkunkWerks Vehicles Debut at 2004 SEMA Show -- 'Dream Applications' Result in new Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge concepts LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Chrysler Group's SkunkWerks team -- a group of in-house enthusiasts brought together as part of the company's growing emphasis on performance, parts, accessories and cus ... Continue reading

Is Your Check Engine Light On? AutoXray Launches New Consumer Product

Is Your Check Engine Light On? AutoXray Launches New Consumer Product

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 2 -- AutoXray Inc., has been a leader in providing cost-effective, automotive scan tools for professional automotive technicians and Do It Yourselfers (DIYers) for the past ten years. Now, they are introducing two new products, the AutoXray CodeScout and CodeTrack geared specifically to those who hav ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: U.S. Army Showcases SmarTruck III

SEMA 2004: U.S. Army Showcases SmarTruck III

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- The United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center's (TARDEC) National Automotive Center (NAC), in conjunction with HEART International, Integrated Concepts & Research Corporation (ICRC) and International Truck and Engine Corporation today introduced SmarTruck III a ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Land Rover LR3 Now Offers Exclusive Vehicle Kit Items

SEMA 2004: Land Rover LR3 Now Offers Exclusive Vehicle Kit Items

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Today, the already admired 2005 LR3 gets even better as an all-new line of specialized vehicle kit is launched. On display at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) annual trade show, a highly accessorized LR3 showcases a range of products available for owners to customize th ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Vehicle Navigation System Now With North American and European Maps in One

SEMA 2004: Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Vehicle Navigation System Now With North American and European Maps in One

Now Preloaded With Maps and Points of Interest for the U.S., Canada and Europe, Plus Beam Address Data and More SANTA CLARA, Calif., SEMA Show 2004, Booth #10344, Nov. 2 -- Thales announced today the worldwide introduction of significant new features and updated map data to its popular Magellan(R) RoadMate(TM) 700. Fro ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: New Portable Out-of-the-Box Vehicle Navigation from Magellan Makes Debut

SEMA 2004: New Portable Out-of-the-Box Vehicle Navigation from Magellan Makes Debut

Perfect for Directionally Challenged Drivers: Easy-to-Use, Turn-by-Turn, Voice-Guided Navigation SANTA CLARA, Calif., SEMA Show 2004, Booth #10344, Nov. 2 -- Today at the 2004 SEMA show, Thales debuts its new Magellan(R) RoadMate(TM) 300 at booth # 10344. Available later this month, just in time for the holiday travel ... Continue reading

RaySat Unveils Two Inch In-Motion Satellite Antenna

RaySat Unveils Two Inch In-Motion Satellite Antenna

Industry's Thinnest MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 2 -- RaySat, Inc., a leading supplier of in-motion antennas and communications solutions, introduced today the first ultra low profile in-motion antenna to receive live satellite television. The two-inch high antenna will be available commercially in 2005 in two versions: the Steal ... Continue reading

RaySat Names Executive Team to Lead Company's Foray Into In-Vehicle Satellite TV Industry

RaySat Names Executive Team to Lead Company's Foray Into In-Vehicle Satellite TV Industry

Former MCI and Prodigy Exec Heads Team MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 2 -- RaySat, Inc., a leading supplier of in-motion antennas and communications solutions, today announced its U.S. presence by naming the top executives to lead the company in the booming field that allows SUVs, RVs, trucks and other passenger vehicles to receive ... Continue reading

Fleetwood Canada, LTD. Rolls Out 100,000th Travel Trailer

Fleetwood Canada, LTD. Rolls Out 100,000th Travel Trailer

2005 Ultralite Handed Over to Dealership and Customer RIVERSIDE, Calif., and LINDSAY, Ontario, Nov. 2 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced the rollout of its 100,000th travel trailer from its Fleetwood Canada, Ltd. production facility in Lindsay, Ontario. The landmark travel ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Announces Amendment to Agreement for Sale of Its Automotive Aftermarket Businesses

Dana Corporation Announces Amendment to Agreement for Sale of Its Automotive Aftermarket Businesses

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it and The Cypress Group have amended the agreement to sell Dana's automotive aftermarket businesses to Affinia Group Inc., an affiliate of The Cypress Group. Among other things, the amendment revises the purchase price to approximately $1 billion, comprised ... Continue reading

Mazda: Launch Hybrid SUV and Test Hydrogen Rotary

Mazda: Launch Hybrid SUV and Test Hydrogen Rotary

CHIBA, Japan, Nov 2, 2004; Reuters reported that Japanese auto maker Mazda Motor Corp. (7261.T: Quote, Profile, Research) will launch a hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV) soon using technology from 33 percent-owner Ford Motor Co., President Hisakazu Imaki said on Tuesday. "Through our partnership with Ford, we are now ... Continue reading

AAPEX 2004: AMSOIL Introduces Donaldson Endurance Lube and Air Filters with Nanofiber Technology

AAPEX 2004: AMSOIL Introduces Donaldson Endurance Lube and Air Filters with Nanofiber Technology

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 1, 2004--AMSOIL INC.(R) of Superior, WI now represents the Donaldson Endurance(TM) lube and air filters with nanofiber technology. Donaldson filters are specially designed for GVW Class 6, 7 and 8 over-the-road commercial vehicles including vans, beverage trucks, school buses, box trucks, tow trucks, ci ... Continue reading

Azure Dynamics Selects Cobasys NiMHax 336-70 Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Packs for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Azure Dynamics Selects Cobasys NiMHax 336-70 Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Packs for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

TROY, Mich., Nov. 1 -- Cobasys, a key supplier of advanced Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery systems, and Azure Dynamics Corporation, a leader in the supply of advanced hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology, are cooperating on the development of HEVs using NiMH battery packs for the postal and package delivery fle ... Continue reading

Hillsborough Celebrates 49th Annual Concours d'Elegance; Sunday, May 1, 2005 Event Will Feature English Classics Aston Martin and Bentley

Hillsborough Celebrates 49th Annual Concours d'Elegance; Sunday, May 1, 2005 Event Will Feature English Classics Aston Martin and Bentley

HILLSBOROUGH, Calif.--Nov. 1, 2004--The 49th Annual Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Show and Family Festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2005. The featured marque automobiles for this year are Aston Martin and Bentley. The first Concours of the season, the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance offers car en ... Continue reading

Unique Performance Responds to Allegations by Denise Halicki against Carroll Shelby Licensing

Unique Performance Responds to Allegations by Denise Halicki against Carroll Shelby Licensing

DALLAS--Nov. 1, 2004--The frivolous lawsuit filed by Ms. Denise Halicki on Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, in Los Angeles Federal Court against Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, Inc., (OTCBB:CSBI)) and Unique Motorcars, the parent company for Unique Performance, is withou ... Continue reading

2005 Mustang to Play Starring Role on UPN's 'America's Next Top Model'

2005 Mustang to Play Starring Role on UPN's 'America's Next Top Model'

- The all-new 2005 Mustang will be the focus of a modeling photo session on next week's episode of UPN's "America's Next Top Model," airing Wednesday, Nov. 3 - "America's Next Top Model" is a relevant fit as Ford positions the Mustang to attract women, African-Americans, and general market buyers - One lucky viewer wil ... Continue reading

Tesma announces 2004 third quarter results

Tesma announces 2004 third quarter results

CONCORD, ON, Nov. 1 -- Tesma International Inc. (TSX:TSM.A; NASDAQ:TSMA), a global supplier of highly-engineered engine, transmission and fuel system components, modules and systems for the automotive industry, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2004. Three ... Continue reading

PACCAR Implements New U.K. Parts Distribution

PACCAR Implements New U.K. Parts Distribution

BELLEVUE, Wash.--Nov. 1, 2004--PACCAR successfully concluded an early termination agreement with RAC plc regarding the distribution of Leyland aftermarket parts to DAF dealers and customers in the U.K. In the future, parts will be stored and distributed from PACCAR's new GBP 11 million ($20 million) parts distribution ... Continue reading

AAA Michigan President & COO Linda M. Woolwine to Give Keynote Address at Metro Teen Conference

AAA Michigan President & COO Linda M. Woolwine to Give Keynote Address at Metro Teen Conference

AAA Michigan President and COO Linda M. Woolwine will discuss Michigan's Graduated Driver Licensing law during her keynote address at the 21st annual Metropolitan Detroit Teen Conference, which will convene at the Student Center Ballroom (5221 Gullen Mall) at Wayne State University. The conference, which will take plac ... Continue reading

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