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Dealix Corporation Announces New Car Lead Referral Agreement With America Online

Dealix Corporation Announces New Car Lead Referral Agreement With America Online

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 10 -- Dealix Corporation, the market expert and leader in automotive Internet marketing services, today announced an agreement with America Online, Inc., the world's leading interactive services company, that will connect millions of auto consumers across the AOL properties with Dealix's netw ... Continue reading

Number and Variety of Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control Increase in 2005 Model Year

Number and Variety of Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control Increase in 2005 Model Year

Over 100 Percent Increase in Economically Priced Vehicles Offering ESC as a Safety Option Complete List of ESC Equipped Vehicles Available at http://www.esceducation.org DETROIT, Nov. 10 -- The Electronic Stability Control Coalition today announced that the availability of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) increased i ... Continue reading

100,000th BMW Z4 Rolls Off the Line

100,000th BMW Z4 Rolls Off the Line

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Nov. 10 -- As BMW Manufacturing Co. nears the 10th anniversary of its grand opening, the plant celebrates another milestone as the 100,000th Z4 roadster rolls off the line just two years after production began on the vehicle. The Phoenix Yellow Z4 was completed on November 8, 2004, and will be on dis ... Continue reading

'Tis the (last)Season to Give that Old Car to Charity and Save Taxes

'Tis the (last)Season to Give that Old Car to Charity and Save Taxes

Better Do it Quick - 'Cause the Grinch Is Closing the Tax Deduction Loophole on December 31 ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 10 -- There's a reason so many charities have gotten into the car donation business the last couple years. To be blunt, consumers realized they could give away a clunker and reap a fat tax write-off come Ap ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Reports 4.1% Comparable Sales Increase; Retail Up 10.3% -- Service Down 3.4%

Pep Boys Reports 4.1% Comparable Sales Increase; Retail Up 10.3% -- Service Down 3.4%

PHILADELPHIA--Nov. 10, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the following results for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 30, 2004. Financial Results Third Quarter Sales Sales for the quarter ended October 30, 2004 were $559,198, ... Continue reading

Audi Unveils 2006 Avant

Audi Unveils 2006 Avant

Audi is adding a new chapter to the success story of the Avant: the new Audi A6 Avant represents a unique blend of design and dynamism, driving pleasure and functionality. With countless innovations, a high standard of comfort and luxurious equipment, the Audi A6 Avant is poised to extend its lead within its competitiv ... Continue reading

Car Review : 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD

Car Review : 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It's supposed to be ``The Year of the Car'' at Ford, and the Blue Oval folks have plenty of interesting new products to support that slogan. But that may be by was of compensation, for in the recent past ``Ford'' has been nearly synonymous with ``SUV.'' Its Explorer virtually defin ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Receives Award for its Commitment to Supporting Diverse Communities

DaimlerChrysler Receives Award for its Commitment to Supporting Diverse Communities

* SHiNE recognizes company with 2004 Corporate Supporter of the Year award AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 10 -- SHiNE (Seeking Harmony in Neighborhoods Everyday), the national non-profit organization dedicated to ending youth violence and promoting respect for diversity, named DaimlerChrysler Corporation its 2004 Corporate ... Continue reading

Hayes Lemmerz Receives Approval to Establish Receivables Securitization Program

Hayes Lemmerz Receives Approval to Establish Receivables Securitization Program

NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 10 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that it has obtained approval from lenders under its $450 million Senior Secured Term Loan and its $100 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility of an amendment to its Credit Agreement dated as of June 3, 2003 to allow the company t ... Continue reading

Key Stakeholders Support Maxim Crane Plan of Reorganization

Key Stakeholders Support Maxim Crane Plan of Reorganization

Confirmation Hearing Set for December 30, 2004 PITTSBURGH, Nov. 10 -- Maxim Crane Works, the largest crane rental company in the United States today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania has approved the adequacy of its Disclosure Statement in support of its Plan of ... Continue reading

NowAuto, Inc. Subsidiary Navicom Achieves Positive Cash-Flow, Projects 4th Quarter Profitability

NowAuto, Inc. Subsidiary Navicom Achieves Positive Cash-Flow, Projects 4th Quarter Profitability

Navicom Received Over $100,000 In New GPS Orders PHOENIX, Nov. 10 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Navicom Inc. began operating with positive cash-flow during the 3rd quarter of 2004. In addition, Navicom is projecting the 4th quarter of 2004 will be its first profitable quarter in mor ... Continue reading

U-Haul(R) International and The History Channel(R) Team Up to Preserve History

U-Haul(R) International and The History Channel(R) Team Up to Preserve History

PHOENIX, Nov. 10 -- U-Haul International Inc., the undisputed leader in do-it-yourself moving and storage, has teamed up with "Save Our History," a national and grassroots philanthropic initiative, created by The History Channel to encourage communities across the country to become actively involved in preserving their ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive Wins New Ford Diesel Exhaust Business

Tenneco Automotive Wins New Ford Diesel Exhaust Business

Company to Supply Exhaust Systems for F-250 and F-350 Diesel Super-Duty Trucks LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 10 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company has been selected by Ford Motor Company to supply the full exhaust system on Ford's Heavy Duty F-Series diesel pick-up trucks that will launch in 2006. The com ... Continue reading

Aquapel Glass Treatment by PPG Helps Drivers See Clearly, Drive Safer - Longer

Aquapel Glass Treatment by PPG Helps Drivers See Clearly, Drive Safer - Longer

PITTSBURGH--Nov. 10, 2004--As temperatures and leaves fall, many vehicle owners ensure their cars and trucks will perform in harsh winter conditions by replacing wiper blades and checking tires, fluids and batteries. Installing Aquapel glass treatment on windshields is equally important, according to Paul Recrosio, Aqu ... Continue reading

Chrysler Financial Reaches One Million Contract Mark in 2004

Chrysler Financial Reaches One Million Contract Mark in 2004

* Customer Drives Away in a New 2005 Dodge Magnum * Customer Released From Payment Obligation BALTIMORE, Nov. 10 -- Chrysler Financial, a DaimlerChrysler Services business unit, celebrates one million contracts booked in one year. In commemoration of the occasion, Chrysler Financial released the one millionth customer ... Continue reading

Precision Auto Care Announces First Quarter FY 05 Results

Precision Auto Care Announces First Quarter FY 05 Results

LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 10 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. Revenues were $3.7 million and profits were $1.3 million, or $0.05 per share, compared with a profit of $291,000, or $0.02 per share, on revenues of $3.2 ... Continue reading

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Darlington

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes - Darlington

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT. * Taking care of business – Teams ride late-season surges, fine-tune for 2005* The race for 11th place – McMurray’s the man, but Kahne catching Jarrett* Wooing the Lady in Black – Rusty Wallace, Jarrett among those seeking first ... Continue reading

NayKid Racing Streaks Through 2004

NayKid Racing Streaks Through 2004

NayKid Racing Streaks Through 2004 PUYALLUP, WASH., November 10, 2004 - Few would argue that NayKid Racing dominated the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) T1-class this season. However, principals Scotty B. White (Puyallup, Wash.) and Cindi Lux (Aloha, Ore.) strongly argue they could do better. The two, each driving on ... Continue reading

Cygnus Business Media Launches Collision Repair Product News

Cygnus Business Media Launches Collision Repair Product News

FORT ATKINSON, Wis.--Nov. 10, 2004-- Publishing Division Adds to Successful Product News Category Offering More Leads and Exposure for Tool Manufacturers and Marketers Cygnus Publishing, the publishing arm of business-to-business media leader Cygnus Business Media, announced the launch of Collision Repair Product News ... Continue reading

Champion Parts Reports Continued Third Quarter Profitability Despite Lower Seasonal Sales Demand

Champion Parts Reports Continued Third Quarter Profitability Despite Lower Seasonal Sales Demand

Effective Cost Control Measures Continue HOPE, Ark., Nov. 10 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 26, 2004 of $21,000, or $0.01 per share, compared to $12,000, or $0.00 per share for the same period in 2003. Net ... Continue reading

New Hummer Red Cross Vehicles

New Hummer Red Cross Vehicles

The American Red Cross HUMMER H1 (left) and H2 are revealed Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004 in South Bend, Indiana where it was announced HUMMER owners and General Motors will make significant contributions to disaster relief efforts. South Bend Red Cross Executive Director Jeanette Simon (L to R), HUMMER Club Inc. Director Mike ... Continue reading

Littelfuse to Increase Ownership of Heinrich Industrie AG to 96.8%

Littelfuse to Increase Ownership of Heinrich Industrie AG to 96.8%

DES PLAINES, Ill.--Nov. 10, 2004--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of an additional 10.1% of shares in Heinrich Industrie AG of Witten, Germany, to increase ownership to 96.8%. The company will purchase an additional 202,000 shares of Heinrich for approximately 4.8 milli ... Continue reading

100th Financing Source Connects to DealerTrack(TM)

100th Financing Source Connects to DealerTrack(TM)

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 10 -- DealerTrack, Inc., which operates North America's leading online automotive finance platform, today announced that the number of financing sources connected to the DealerTrack(TM) platform has reached 100. By the end of 2004, the company expects the number to exceed 120, double the total a ye ... Continue reading

EXX INC Announces 3rd Quarter 2004 Sales and Net Income

EXX INC Announces 3rd Quarter 2004 Sales and Net Income

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10 -- EXX INC (AMEX:EXX-A) (AMEX:and) (AMEX:EXX-B) today announced its consolidated sales and net income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. 2004 2003 (A) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Quarter Ended September 30 Sales $35,140,000 $34,360,000 Income from continuing operations $757,000 (B) ... Continue reading

iRiver America Adopts 'Aerielle Enabled' Technology for Its Innovative Full- Spectrum Mobile FM Transmitter: Major Retail Availability in November

iRiver America Adopts 'Aerielle Enabled' Technology for Its Innovative Full- Spectrum Mobile FM Transmitter: Major Retail Availability in November

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 10 -- Beginning in mid-November, on-the-go consumers can listen to music and audio files from their personal audio device over any FM frequency on any car radio. Designed exclusively for iRiver America, the newly introduced AFT-100 Mobile FM Transmitter incorporates leading wireless audio te ... Continue reading

Webcast Alert: Raser Technologies, Inc. To Announce Third Quarter Progress and To Discuss Corporate Opportunities in Q4, 2005 and Beyond

Webcast Alert: Raser Technologies, Inc. To Announce Third Quarter Progress and To Discuss Corporate Opportunities in Q4, 2005 and Beyond

PROVO, Utah--Nov. 10, 2004--Raser Technologies (OTCBB: RSTG) announces the following Webcast: What: Raser Technologies, Inc. To Announce Third Quarter Progress and To Discuss Corporate Opportunities in Q4, 2005 and Beyond When: November 15, 2004 @ 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Where: http://www.vcall.com/EventPage.asp ... Continue reading

Just call him lunch meat; Scelzi is on a roll

Just call him lunch meat; Scelzi is on a roll

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS POMONA (Calif.) RACEWAY Race Dates: Nov. 11-14 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 JUST CALL HIM LUNCH MEAT; SCELZI IS ON A ROLL POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 10 ... Continue reading

Bazemore going for strong season finish in Pomona

Bazemore going for strong season finish in Pomona

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS POMONA (Calif.) RACEWAY Race Dates: Nov. 11-14 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE GOING FOR STRONG SEASON FINISH AT POMONA FINALS POMONA, Cali ... Continue reading

To Remain ``Merry'' This Holiday Season, AAA Urges Motorists Not to Become Another Breakdown Statistic

To Remain ``Merry'' This Holiday Season, AAA Urges Motorists Not to Become Another Breakdown Statistic

ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 10, 2004--AAA, North America's largest motor club is forecasting nearly 5 million motorists will require some form of emergency road service during this year's holiday travel season. During the months of November and December, the most common roadside problems will involve a tow, a flat tire change, ... Continue reading

Pomona NHRA TV Schedule

Pomona NHRA TV Schedule

Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA NATIONALS TV SCHEDULE Indianapolis – (November 10, 2004) The National Hot Rod Associ ... Continue reading

Chromalloy to Maintain Independence Air Engines

Chromalloy to Maintain Independence Air Engines

NEW YORK--Nov. 10, 2004--Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation, a unit of Sequa Corporation , and Independence Air, the low-fare airline of FLYi, Inc. have concluded a multi-year agreement for the maintenance of Independence Air's fleet of CF34 engines. Under a ten-year "power-by-the-hour" contract, Chromalloy assumes the ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Named a Finalist for Automotive News PACE Award

Dana Corporation Named a Finalist for Automotive News PACE Award

Commercial Vehicle Group's Robin Hood(TM) Shape Optimization Software Recognized in IT Category TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 10 -- Dana Corporation has been named a finalist for the 2005 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award. Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems group's Robin Hood(TM) ... Continue reading

DealerTrack Toolbar Helps Dealers Access Ford, GM, Chrysler and Toyota Credit Application Systems

DealerTrack Toolbar Helps Dealers Access Ford, GM, Chrysler and Toyota Credit Application Systems

'Copy-paste' feature eliminates need to re-enter data into select application systems Downloaded by over 40% of DealerTrack's franchised dealer customers in first four weeks MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 10 -- DealerTrack, Inc., which operates North America's leading online automotive finance platform, today announced that at t ... Continue reading

Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Production of its Third Product

Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Production of its Third Product

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announced today that its BMZ Generators Technology subsidiary has initiated production of its third product, 1200 rpm 16 kW Isuzu marine generators. These generators, which are used predominately on commercial craft such as ba ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds Launches Mobile Service Advisor

Reynolds and Reynolds Launches Mobile Service Advisor

Tablet PC solution streamlines the dealership service department write-up process DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 10 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, today launches Mobile Service Advisor, a powerful new software tool connected via a Tablet PC ... Continue reading

Shell Opens First Combined Hydrogen and Gasoline Station in North America

Shell Opens First Combined Hydrogen and Gasoline Station in North America

GM to Be First Customer at Retail Site in Washington, D.C. Sets Vision for Accelerating Hydrogen Industry WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Shell Hydrogen (U.S.) opened the first hydrogen dispenser at a retail gasoline station to service a fleet of six fuel cell vehicles from the General Motors Corporation, the companies announce ... Continue reading

Honda Delivers Hydrogen-Powered FCX Fuel Cell Car to City of Chula Vista

Honda Delivers Hydrogen-Powered FCX Fuel Cell Car to City of Chula Vista

Ten Honda FCX Fuel Cell Cars in Regular Daily Operation With United States TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 10 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today the delivery of a Honda FCX, the world's most advanced hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, to the city of Chula Vista. The city of Chula Vista will lease the vehicle fo ... Continue reading

Air Products' Hydrogen Fueling Technology Now in Operation in Washington, D.C. at Shell Retail Vehicle Filling Station

Air Products' Hydrogen Fueling Technology Now in Operation in Washington, D.C. at Shell Retail Vehicle Filling Station

Site is North America's First Integrated Hydrogen and Gasoline Station LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 10 -- Air Products' hydrogen fueling technology was an integral part of an historic event today as Shell Hydrogen officially opened North America's first-ever hydrogen filling station at an existing retail gasoline site in W ... Continue reading

NASCAR TO PERMIT SPIRITS SPONSORSHIPS BEGINNING IN 2005 SEASON

NASCAR TO PERMIT SPIRITS SPONSORSHIPS BEGINNING IN 2005 SEASON

DAYTONA BEACH (Nov. 10, 2004) – After conducting an extended review of its sponsorship policies and researching trends in consumer attitudes, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced that distilled spirits products are now a new category for sponsorship in the sport beginning in ... Continue reading

America Asia Corp. Projects Major Increases in Its 2005 China Road Development Project

America Asia Corp. Projects Major Increases in Its 2005 China Road Development Project

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn., Nov. 10 -- America Asia Corp. -- China is presently at a stage in their in road construction that the USA was in 1960. As China moves towards capitalism, it also becomes the world's largest market allowing the right company and product to enter the market and capitalize on its growth. America Asia ... Continue reading

Automotive Service Provider Chooses Ultimate Software's Intersourcing

Automotive Service Provider Chooses Ultimate Software's Intersourcing

WESTON, Fla., Nov. 10 -- . Ultimate Software , a leading provider of Web-based payroll and workforce management solutions, announced today that Automobile Protection Corporation (APCO) selected Ultimate Software's UltiPro Workforce Management delivered through its hosted service model, Intersourcing, in September 2004. ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Supplying Cam Cover Modules to Ford

Dana Corporation Supplying Cam Cover Modules to Ford

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 10 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has begun supplying a complete cam cover module for the Ford 5.4-liter Triton(R) 2V engine, which is used in several full-size Ford and Lincoln trucks, vans, and sport-utility vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana's ca ... Continue reading

Force Protection, Inc. Delivers Four Additional Armored Vehicles to U.S. Army

Force Protection, Inc. Delivers Four Additional Armored Vehicles to U.S. Army

LADSON, S.C.--Nov. 10, 2004--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRCP), the leading U.S. manufacturer of mine and blast protected vehicles for military and security personnel, today announced delivery of four Buffalo blast protected and mine clearance vehicles to the U.S. Army, bringing the total to 17. "We are pleased that ... Continue reading

Popular Science Honors Delphi XM SKYFi2 Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic with 2004 Best of What's New Awards

Popular Science Honors Delphi XM SKYFi2 Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic with 2004 Best of What's New Awards

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Popular Science, the world's largest science and technology magazine, has selected the Delphi XM SKYFi2 satellite radio and the XM NavTraffic service to receive 2004 Best of What's New Awards. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO ) Each year, the editors of Popular Scienc ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz gets Two 'Best of What's New' Awards

Mercedes-Benz gets Two 'Best of What's New' Awards

Popular Science Honors the E320 CDI Diesel and SLK350 Convertible NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- Mercedes-Benz garnered two prestigious "Best of What's New" awards today from Popular Science, the oldest and best-known science and technology magazine in the U.S. One award goes to the company's diesel powered E320 CDI, a four-door ... Continue reading

Acura Super Handling All-Wheel Drive System Named to Popular Science Magazine's Best of What's New 2004

Acura Super Handling All-Wheel Drive System Named to Popular Science Magazine's Best of What's New 2004

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 10 -- The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(TM)) system featured on the all-new 2005 Acura RL performance luxury sedan has been named Best of What's New in the Automotive Technology category of Popular Science Magazine's 2004 Best of What's New list. Best of What's New awards are present ... Continue reading

Eco-Friendly Celebrities Get Exclusive Look at World's First Luxury Hybrid SUV

Eco-Friendly Celebrities Get Exclusive Look at World's First Luxury Hybrid SUV

Lexus Donates New RX 400h to Support Oceana TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 10 -- Hollywood's eco-friendly celebrities will have an exclusive opportunity to be the first in the world to get up close and inside (and possibly own), the new 2006 Lexus RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV. The auto manufacturer is donating the environmentally ... Continue reading

Dodge Magnum and Stow 'n Go(TM) Minivan Technology Awarded Popular Science Magazine's 'Best of What's New' for 2005

Dodge Magnum and Stow 'n Go(TM) Minivan Technology Awarded Popular Science Magazine's 'Best of What's New' for 2005

- 2005 Dodge Magnum named Popular Science Grand Award Winner - Stow 'n Go seating and storage system in Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans named "Best of What's New" in Auto Technology Category NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- Dodge Magnum, the new shape of American muscle, continues to turn heads, this time ... Continue reading

New Expeditions and a 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Arrive at Miami Auto Show

New Expeditions and a 50th Anniversary Thunderbird Arrive at Miami Auto Show

By: Mike O'Neill | Ford Communications Network The 2005 Ford Expedition King Ranch is one of two new Expedition models. For more information on Expedition, visit fordvehicles.com. MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 8, 2004 -- Two new Expedition series for the 2005 model year join the Ford Division lineup at this year's South Florida In ... Continue reading

Grand Marquis Celebrates 30 Years

Grand Marquis Celebrates 30 Years

By: Jon Hewett | Ford Communications Network The Mercury Grand Marquis celebrates 30 years with a special anniversary edition with a host of unique features. For more information on Mercury, visit mercuryvehicles.com. MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 9, 2004 -- It is the longest-running, best-selling Mercury ever, and this month the ... Continue reading

British and French Grand Prix Saved

British and French Grand Prix Saved

LONDON Nov 9, 2004; Stephen Wade writing fopr the AP reported that the British and French Formula One races will be on the calendar next season after team directors reached a deal Tuesday with F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. "The British and French races have been saved," Minardi team owner Paul Stoddart told The ... Continue reading

Six Women Try Out for Infiniti Pro Series

Six Women Try Out for Infiniti Pro Series

INDIANAPOLIS Nov 9, 2004; Steve Herman writing for the AP reported that the Indy Racing League expects to have the first female driver in its developmental Infiniti Pro Series next season in preparation for an eventual ride in the IndyCar Series. The Infiniti series graduated three drivers to the bigger open-wheel circ ... Continue reading

Carpentier Jumps From Champ Car to IRL

Carpentier Jumps From Champ Car to IRL

Nov 9,2004; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Patrick Carpentier will drive for Red Bull Cheever Racing next season and Toyota will supply the team's engines, a source close to the team told The Associated Press. Carpentier will make the switch from the rival Champ Car World Series (news - web sites), joinin ... Continue reading

GM Sponsored Auctions Launch Plus Program

GM Sponsored Auctions Launch Plus Program

Provides New Level Of High-Quality Used Vehicles To GM Dealers At Auctions DETROIT - General Motors Remarketing today announced the launch of the GM Sponsored Plus program, which will offer a new, enhanced level of high-quality, reconditioned used vehicles to GM dealers exclusively at all GM Sponsored Auctions. GM Spon ... Continue reading

Union for 1,300 Workers at DaimlerChrysler Plant in Mich. Call for Strike After Contract Expires

Union for 1,300 Workers at DaimlerChrysler Plant in Mich. Call for Strike After Contract Expires

REDFORD, Mich. November 9, 2004; The AP reported that the union for 1,300 hourly workers at DaimlerChrysler AG's Detroit Diesel plant called a strike Tuesday, more than a week after their previous six-year contract expired. Detroit Diesel workers formed a picket line Tuesday night outside the suburban Detroit plant. Em ... Continue reading

GM Offers to Lock Finance Rates on Next Two Car Buys for People Who Buy 2005 Models

GM Offers to Lock Finance Rates on Next Two Car Buys for People Who Buy 2005 Models

DETROIT November 10, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that people who buy 2005-model vehicles with loans from the automaker's financing arm through Nov. 30 will also be able to lock in the interest rate on their next vehicle. General Motors Acceptance Corp.'s "Lock `n' Roll" loan program wil ... Continue reading

Alamo Rent A Car and Disney Parks and Resorts Renew Integrated Marketing Alliance

Alamo Rent A Car and Disney Parks and Resorts Renew Integrated Marketing Alliance

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 9 -- Alamo Rent A Car has extended its marketing alliance with Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Orlando and Disneyland(R) Resort in California, furthering the relationship between the nation's leading leisure-oriented car rental company and Disney's Parks and Resorts. The agreement, which reaff ... Continue reading

Midas, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program; Restructures Bank Agreements

Midas, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program; Restructures Bank Agreements

ITASCA, Ill.--Nov. 9, 2004--Midas, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase plan to begin in 2005, for up to $25 million in shares. There currently are 15.6 million Midas shares outstanding. Midas shares closed at $19.01 on Tuesday. Midas will use cash generated internally over ... Continue reading

Miller Industries Announces Australian Military Order

Miller Industries Announces Australian Military Order

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 9 -- Miller Industries, Inc. ("the Company") today announced production has commenced on the manufacture of 63 heavy-duty towing and recovery units under a contract with Mack Trucks Australia Pty. Ltd. to provide units to the Australian Military. The contract, valued at approximately $10 millio ... Continue reading

Miller Industries Reports 2004 Third Quarter Earnings Results

Miller Industries Reports 2004 Third Quarter Earnings Results

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 9 -- Miller Industries, Inc. ("the Company") today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2004, which ended September 30, 2004. For the third quarter of 2004, net sales from continuing operations were $63.3 million, an increase of 26% compared with $50.3 million in the third quart ... Continue reading

Montana Products, Inc. introduces European Technology 3.5 voc Clear

Montana Products, Inc. introduces European Technology 3.5 voc Clear

Good afternoon, Montana Products, Inc. proudly introduces new 3.5 VOC PEV2100T - EuroSpeedT 2:1 Acrylic Urethane Clear that combines the best of both worlds with the latest in advanced European Resin Technology and the Speed and Productivity American shops demand! Full details are enclosed. ... Continue reading

Ringers Gloves Press Release: SEMA Show

Ringers Gloves Press Release: SEMA Show

Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RDIGS PIT BOOT KICKS AT SEMA “Road Show” also on Display Indianapolis – (November 9, 2004) Ringers Gloves participated in ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive Prices $500,000,000 of Senior Subordinated Notes

Tenneco Automotive Prices $500,000,000 of Senior Subordinated Notes

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 9 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that it has priced a private placement offering of $500,000,000 of 8-5/8 percent senior subordinated notes due November 15, 2014. The net proceeds of this transaction, expected to be about $487 million, together with cash on hand, will be used to redeem $5 ... Continue reading

TriMas Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Teleconference Date

TriMas Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Teleconference Date

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9 -- TriMas Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Monday, November 15 at 3:30 p.m. EST to discuss its third quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. TriMas Corporation President and CEO Grant H. Beard and Chief Financial Offi ... Continue reading

NHRA Pre Race: KJ Aims to Seal Solid 2004 with Pomona Win

NHRA Pre Race: KJ Aims to Seal Solid 2004 with Pomona Win

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Aims to Seal Solid 2004 with Pomona Win ACDelco Racing team comes to Pomona Raceway looking for fourth Finals win Sugar Hill, Ga., November 8, 2004 - The 2004 NHRA season will come to a close this weekend with the runnin ... Continue reading

Goodyear Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $36.5 Million

Goodyear Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $36.5 Million

- Record sales for second consecutive quarter - Year-over-year results improved in all seven businesses - Segment operating income doubles AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported its second consecutive quarter of record sales and positive net income, driven by improved operating results ... Continue reading

NHRA Pre Race: WJ Ready to Commit 2004 Mulligan Season to Memory

NHRA Pre Race: WJ Ready to Commit 2004 Mulligan Season to Memory

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Ready to Commit 2004 "Mulligan" Season to Memory GM Performance Parts team aims to close 2004 season with win in Pomona SUGAR HILL, GA., November 8, 2004 - Pro Stock legend Warren Johnson has little in common with stan ... Continue reading

Visteon Chief Information Officer Lorie Buckingham Wins 'Top Michigan Women in Computing' Award

Visteon Chief Information Officer Lorie Buckingham Wins 'Top Michigan Women in Computing' Award

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 9 -- Lorie Buckingham, senior vice president and chief information officer for Visteon Corporation , has been named a winner of the "Top Michigan Women in Computing" award for 2004. The award, given by the Association for Women in Computing - Ann Arbor Chapter (AWC-AA), recognized Buckin ... Continue reading

Accuride Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results for 2004

Accuride Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results for 2004

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Nov. 9, 2004--Accuride Corporation today announced net sales of $123.5 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. This compares to net sales of $87.4 million for the third quarter of 2003, an increase of 41.3%. The improvement is primarily driven by an increase in Class 5-8 builds of 35.3 ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Senior Executive Promotions

Advance Auto Parts Announces Senior Executive Promotions

ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 9 -- To support the continued growth of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories, two senior executive promotions were announced today by Larry Castellani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Jeff Gray has been promoted to Executive Vice President from Senio ... Continue reading

Bandag, Incorporated Declares Increase in Quarterly Dividend

Bandag, Incorporated Declares Increase in Quarterly Dividend

MUSCATINE, Iowa, Nov. 9 -- The Board of Directors of Bandag, Incorporated today declared an increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $.325 per share to $.33 per share on the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable January 20, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close ... Continue reading

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