Saab to Launch 9-5 BioPower Flex-Fuel Vehicle in Sweden
DETROIT December 3, 2004; Saab Automobile AB will build a new 9-5 BioPower model fueled by ethanol, an eco-friendly renewable energy source. Sales will begin next summer, initially only in Sweden, home of Saab. The Saab 9-5 BioPower flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) will provide customers with a premium-class car for the fir ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion Busch Tops $9.6 million in 2004 Winnings
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion tops $9.6 million in 2004 winnings CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE AS A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT NEW YORK (Dec. 3, 2004) – NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Kurt Busch (No. 97 Sharpie/ IRWIN Tools Ford) will receive $5,356,181 in point fund money at Friday night’s ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S HUBINETTE AND CARLSON TO APPEAR ON PEE CHANNEL'S 'SPEEDFREAKS TV'
NEWS RELEASE December 3, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S HUBINETTE AND CARLSON TO APPEAR ON SPEED CHANNEL'S 'SPEEDFREAKS TV' Center Line, Mich. - Team Mopar drivers Samuel Hubinette and Shaun Carlson will appear on one of Speed Ch ... Continue reading
Truck Review: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 4WD Hybrid
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Silverado LS 1500 4WD Hybrid ENGINE: 5.3-liter V8 plus Hybrid HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 295 hp @ 5,200 rpm/330 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 157.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 246.6 x 78.5 x 70.8 in. TIRES: P25/75R16 ECONOMY: 17 mpg ... Continue reading
Motley Fool : US Auto Makers Telling the Same Tale
Special From <a href="http://www.motleyfool.com">Motley Fool</a><br> By Mike Cianciolo December 3, 2004; I think we all know somebody who tells the same story over and over. Or, perhaps, they have a joke that just has to be told every time they see you. With the holidays underway, you may have recently been forced to s ... Continue reading
Toyota to Create Consolidated R&D and Manufacturing Operations
ERLANGER, Ky. and ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 3 -- Toyota announced today that it plans to consolidate its North American engineering and manufacturing into one company. The new company will be called Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA), and will be launched during the first half of 2006. Atsushi N ... Continue reading
JAGUAR S-TYPE DIESEL VOTED BEST EXECUTIVE SALOON BY TOP GEAR MAGAZINE
The new S-TYPE Diesel The Jaguar S-TYPE Diesel has picked up the award for the 'Best Executive Saloon 2005' at the Top Gear magazine awards held at the Groucho club on Tuesday 30th November. A panel of judges from the Top Gear magazine and TV programme voted the S-TYPE Diesel, which went on sale in April this year, as ... Continue reading
MAGAZINE AWARDS FORD MONDEO 2.5 V6 CHINA'S 2005 CAR OF THE YEAR
BEIJING, China, Dec. 3, 2004 –Motor Trend (China) today announced the selection of the Ford Mondeo 2.5 V6 as the 2005 Car of the Year China. The car, built by Ford Motor Company's joint venture in China -- Changan Ford Automobile Corporation (Changan Ford) -- was selected from a field of 12 contenders for its out ... Continue reading
Truck Review : 2005 Ford F 150 4x4 Supercrew
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Ford F-150 4X4 Supercrew ENGINE: 5.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 300 hp @ 5,000 rpm/365 lb.-ft. @ 3,750 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 138.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 224.0 x 78.9 x 73.1 in. TIRES: LT 275/65R18 all-terrain ECONOMY: 15 mpg city/19 mpg ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Saab 9-2X Aero ENGINE: 2.0-liter H-4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 227 hp @ 6,000 rpm/227 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 99.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 173.4 x 66.7 x 58.5 in. TIRES: 215/45R17 ECONOMY: 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway/21.7 mpg test PRICE ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Dec. 3 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: To review and discuss the expansion of the Ovonic NiMH battery license to Cobasys and the restructuring of the relationship with ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures. When: Dec. 6, 2004 @ 11:00 a.m. ET Where: http://ww ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Host Conference Call and Web Cast of Investor Presentation, Dec. 6, 2004
TROY, Mich., Dec. 3 -- ArvinMeritor Inc. will host a listen-only conference call and web cast of an Investor Presentation on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (ET). The presentation will discuss ArvinMeritor's business strategies for fiscal year 2005 and beyond. Presenting will be: * Chip McClure, ... Continue reading
Delticom Plans Sales Network Expansion
HANNOVER, Germany, December 3 -- Delticom AG, market leader in the European online tyre retail segment, is planning an expansion of its European sales platform. The company currently operates 31 online stores in 18 countries. It all began back in 2000 with Delticom's first retail outlet, www.reifendirekt.de. A wholesal ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Recent Marketing and Inventory Numbers
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 3 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announced today that the marketing effort for its BMZ Generators Technology subsidiary has begun to come to fruition with approximately $475,000 in quotations during the first 30 days since moving operations to its new 10,000 s ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Brings Holiday Cheer to More Than 650 Foster Children In 'Operation Good Cheer'
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 3 -- The lobby of Ford Motor Credit Company headquarters literally is brimming with a mountain of holiday gifts today as Ford Credit employees ring in the 2004 holiday season by providing more than 2,000 festively wrapped presents for foster children as part of Operation Good Cheer. Ford Credit em ... Continue reading
Lincoln Brings Game Changing Surprises to Super Bowl XXXIX
* The all-new 2006 Lincoln Mark LT pricing begins at $39,995 including many luxury features as standard. Limited options are designed to simplify the buying process. * Lincoln creates first Super Bowl ad in more than a decade. The 30- second spot will air during the first half of the game followed by a print advertisin ... Continue reading
Motley Rice Attorney to Speak at Auto Conference
Marlon Kimpson Will Address Leading South Carolina Trial Lawyers on Vehicle Injury MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Dec. 3 -- Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation's leading plaintiffs' law firms, today announced that Marlon P. Kimpson will present "Shake Rattle & Roll-Vehicle Injury and Death Cases" at the South Carolina Trial Lawy ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Announces Stock Purchase Program
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Dec. 3, 2004--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan for the Company to purchase shares of the Company's Common Stock on the open market at or below its book value. Ocean Bio-Chem President and CEO Peter Dornau explained, "We believe Ocean Bio-Chem sh ... Continue reading
Timken To Receive Payment Under U.S. Trade Law
CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- The Timken Company has been notified that it will receive payments of $39.7 million under the U.S. Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA). Timken expects to receive these payments in 2004 and to use these proceeds for general corporate purposes and to reduce debt. The payments include ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc.'S Fiscal Net Income up 200 Percent in 2004
EMMETT, Idaho--Dec. 3, 2004--T.J.T., Inc. (OTCBB:AXLE), a supplier of recycled axles, tires and aftermarket accessories to the manufactured housing industry, posted the strongest financial results since 1998 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $19.7 million, virtually unchanged from ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Deferral of Dividend on Trust Convertible Preferred Securities
NOVI, Mich.--Dec. 3, 2004--Tower Automotive, Inc. today announced that it has deferred the dividend payment on the 6 3/4% trust convertible preferred securities issued by the Tower Automotive Capital Trust that would have otherwise been paid on December 31. The trust convertible preferred securities are traded on the O ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Dec. 3 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that, as part of its focus on its core businesses, it is entering into a series of agreements with ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures LLC (CTTV), a subsidiary of ChevronTexaco Corporation (ChevronTexaco) , and Cobasys LLC (Co ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network Agrees to Strategic Purchase by SAP of DCS Group's Quantum IP
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England--Dec. 3, 2004-- Sale Clears Way for the Completion of ADN's Purchase of DCS Automotive and Creates Channel to Additional Market for DCS Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that it has end ... Continue reading
A. Schulman Earns Recognition from the Society of Plastics Engineers for the 2005 Ford Mustang
DETROIT--Dec. 3, 2004--When the 2005 Ford Mustang convertible rolls out of showrooms and onto America's highways, it will mark the first time an all-plastic component has been used as a load-bearing touch-off molding on a convertible. This deck lid closeout panel also incorporates a unique clip attachment to the vehicl ... Continue reading
Cummins Enters Into Joint Venture Agreement for China Technical Center
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Dec. 3, 2004--Cummins Inc. has taken a significant step toward establishing its first technical center in China by signing a joint venture contract agreement with Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co. Ltd. (DCEC) for a facility that will open in the first quarter of 2006 in the central China city of Wuhan. The Cu ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) , is pleased to announce that it has kicked off its advertising campaign in various Racing Adventure markets promoting the giving of Company Gift Certificates this Christmas season. The Company is building on previously successful years of ... Continue reading
First SMART Car in U.S. Available to Buy on eBay from ZAP
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec. 3 -- Advanced automotive technology pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is auctioning off the most fuel-efficient car in the U.S. on eBay, the new 60-MPG SMART Car. This will be the first federally compliant SMARTCAR available to U.S. consumers. ZAP is organizing U.S. marketing and distribution ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production December 3, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 3 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 371,456 units, up 62.5 percent from the 228,533 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading
Jaguar Unions Meet Ford on Browns Lane
LONDON, December 3 -- Jaguar unions met with management this morning in the first full meeting since Ford announced the end of car production at Browns Lane on 17th September 2004. The meeting follows a campaign by the unions and local community to press Ford to reverse their decision, which would result in the loss of ... Continue reading
World Famous Volo Auto Museum Opens Vault to the Public
VOLO, Ill., Dec. 3 -- The scooter that Peter Parker used to deliver pizzas in "Spiderman 2," a prototype Camaro police car, an actual Indy racecar, and other rare pieces usually reserved strictly for museums could find their way under your tree this holiday season. With nearly 300 collector cars and over twenty famous ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. December 3, 2004; Fewer than one-half of new-vehicle buyers show a strong familiarity with newly launched models during the shopping process, while nearly one-third are not aware of new models at all, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Avoider StudySM released today. The study, whi ... Continue reading
Ikona Gear to Present at SCIA National Small Cap Syndicate
COQUITLAM, BC, Dec. 1 -- Ikona Gear International, Inc. (OTC BB: IKGI, FSE:IG2), a leader in innovative gearing systems technology, announced today that the Company will be presenting at the Southern California Investment Association (SCIA) Conference on Saturday, December 4, at the John Wayne Hilton in Newport Beach, ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 1, 2004--Total Home Solutions, Inc., "The Company" (a wholly owned subsidiary of Maisonette International Enterprises Ltd. (OTC:MAEN) http://www.maisonetteworld.com a Vancouver based Nevada Holding company with predominantly e-Commerce properties in the USA and Canada), is pleased to a ... Continue reading
Motorsport Photo Book Announcement
December 1, 2004 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristin Omdahl Email: info@c2group.com Official SPEED World Challenge 2004 Yearbooks Announced by John Thawley Detroit – Motorsports photographer, John Thawley, announced today the release of a series of photo books commemorating the 2004 SPEED World Challenge GT and Tourin ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Dec. 1, 2004--Rockwell Automation, Inc. designated Bruce M. Rockwell, Joseph F. Toot, Jr. and Kenneth F. Yontz as nominees for election to the board of directors, with terms expiring in 2008. The election will take place at the Rockwell Automation 2005 Annual Meeting to be held on Feb. 2, 2005. ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Dec. 1, 2004--State Controller Steve Westly today called on the California State Teachers' Retirement System to pressure automakers to comply with new California emission standards designed to curb global warming. Air Resources Board regulations require new cars to meet the standards starting in 200 ... Continue reading
Price Doesn’t Hinder Consumer Interest for High-Demand Features WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. December 2, 2004: Consumers continue to express significant interest in safety-related vehicle features and are willing to pay a premium to have them in their next vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 U.S ... Continue reading
New Publication GLOBALtalk HR eJournal for Global Auto Industry
TROY, Mich.--Dec. 3, 2004--GlobalAutoIndustry.com today announced the launch of its GLOBALtalk eJournal for HR professionals. The email and online publication provides international business solutions for human resource professionals in the automotive industry. "As automotive suppliers continue to expand internationall ... Continue reading
The BumperBib is Keeping It Clean Post SEMA Update
(PRWEB) December 1, 2004 -- The BumperBib debuted at the 2004 SEMA show held on November 2 – 5th. The SEMA show is known as the largest Automotive Aftermarket Parts show in the world, it is the second largest convention in Las Vegas, and accommodates over 100,000 industry leaders from 100 countries. The BumperBib ... Continue reading
Más funcionalidad para el nuevo Ford Focus
BURSCHEID, Alemania, December 3 -- Johnson Controls desarrolla y produce los asientos, el sistema de entretenimiento y la batería de arranque para la nueva generación de Ford Focus Los conductores pueden esperar una mayor comodidad en el nuevo Ford Focus así como también nuevas prestaciones que están genialmente c ... Continue reading
La nuova Ford Focus: sempre più funzionale
BURSCHEID, Germany, December 3 -- - Johnson Controls sviluppa e realizza i sedili, il sistema di intrattenimento e la batteria d'avviamento per la nuova Ford Focus Gli appassionati hanno tutti i motivi per essere contenti: il nuovo modello offre ancora più comfort e funzioni perfettamente integrate nel nuovo contesto. ... Continue reading
Cox Enterprises, Inc. and Cox Communications, Inc. Announce Successful Conclusion of Tender Offer
ATLANTA, Dec. 3 -- Cox Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) and Cox Communications, Inc. (CCI) announced today the successful conclusion of a cash tender offer by Cox Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CEI, and by CCI to acquire the outstanding publicly held shares of CCI Class A Common Stock at $34.75 per share. The tend ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Golf Plus Volkswagen has issued the following press release: Volkswagen is expanding its model spectrum with a new Golf dimension: the Golf Plus. A second, an additional, a different Golf. With added extras in terms of bodywork and seating height, interior space, variability and functionality. Tailored, poin ... Continue reading
Renault Samsung Motors presents the SM7
Seoul December 2, 2004; Renault Samsung Motors launches the SM7 in Korea. This top-range saloon with sophisticated design features combined elegance, traveling comfort, cutting-edge technology, quietness and safety. The SM7 is now on sale in Korea. With the addition of the SM7 to its range, Renault Samsung Motors confi ... Continue reading
More Functionality and Safety in New Ford Focus
BURSCHEID, Germany, December 3 -- - Johnson Controls Develops and Produces Seats, Entertainment System and Starter Battery for the New Generation Ford Focus Drivers can look forward to greater comfort in the new Ford Focus as well as features that are ideally suited to this new model. Johnson Controls, one of the world ... Continue reading
2005 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Concept:
Dearborn December 3, 2004; Ford will introduce its new Explorer Sport Trac at the forthcoming Detroit Motor Show. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac concept delivers more of everything that helped the original sport utility truck launch one of the fastest growing segments in the industry. With a wider and longer stance and i ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Six Weeks of Lower Gas Prices with More Likely To Come
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 3, 2004--Gasoline prices remained on a downward trend for the sixth consecutive week last week as crude oil and wholesale gasoline prices continued falling from record highs, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular gasoline i ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Stylize Performance in Growing Niche
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- Just as families decorate their homes for the holidays, some fashion their cars to suit their personalities. And they usually begin with new tires and wheels. Known for its strategic focus on niche marketing, Dunlop's ultra- performance-tire lineup targets the $29-billion auto accessories industr ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Crude Hits 11 Week Low
IRVING, Texas--Dec. 3, 2004--Gasoline prices slipped for the fifth straight week following a dramatic decrease in crude prices, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline dropped only a tenth of a penny to $1.826. Last year, the Texas average was 42.4 ce ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. (MMNA) will give the all-new Raider pickup and the latest Eclipse sporty coupe their world premiere at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (the Detroit Motor Show) to be held January 9-23, 2005 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The show ope ... Continue reading
Diageo Announces Crown Royal Sponsorship of 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Kurt Busch
'The champion is crowned' STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 2 -- Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business, announced its Crown Royal brand will become a primary sponsor of 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Kurt Busch and the #97 Roush Racing Sharpie/Irwin car for select races throughout the 2005 season. Crown Royal become ... Continue reading
Cost of Average-Priced New Vehicle Rose Slightly During Third Quarter, Comerica Reports
DETROIT, Dec. 2 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle during the third quarter of 2004 took 20.8 weeks of median family income, before taxes, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. This is 0.3 weeks less affordable than second quarter's revised 20.5 weeks. Total c ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealer's Credit Evaluation System Adds a New Feature with RouteOne
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 2 -- Chrysler Financial, a DaimlerChrysler Services North America business unit, announced today the successful first month's launch of a major improvement to our Automated Credit Evaluation (ACE) system with the addition of RouteOne, a credit aggregation management system. The new system ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle Points: 12/2/04
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 PRO BIKE BATTLE POINTS Indianapolis â“ (December 2, 2004) At the 50th anniversary Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Indi ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Effect of Incentives Wearing Thin
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 2 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the United States was $2,395 per vehicle sold in November 2004, up $9, or 0.4%, from November 2003, and down $260, or 9.8%, ... Continue reading
Mobile Entertainment, Navigation & Telematics Occupy Retail Channels for Holiday Sales
MINNETONKA, Minn.--Dec. 2, 2004--Mobile audio and entertainment devices used in cars are hot products this holiday season according to retailers of consumer electronics and automotive aftermarket products. The obvious breakout category is digital entertainment with back-seat DVD-based systems going for as little as $50 ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Systems Integration Contributes to the Ford Focus Euro NCAP Five Star Rating
LIVONIA, Mich., Dec. 2 -- TRW Automotive GmbH, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced that occupant safety systems products, including new three dimensional side airbag technology, contributed to the new Ford Focus achieving a Euro NCAP five star occupant protection rating. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
Evader at Long Beach Motorcycle Show
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Dec. 2, 2004--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us.) (Pink Sheets:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology is on display at the 37th Annual Cycleworld International Motorcycle Show held at the Long Beach Convention Cent ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 2, 2004--David Keaveney, CEO of Ten Stix Inc. (OTCBB:TNTI), announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scottsdale Diecast Inc., has purchased the assets of Scalecars Ltd. from former Ferrari Challenge driver, Ron Adams. Keaveney stated, "The acquisition includes the website www.scalecars. ... Continue reading
MicroTrak Technologies to Provide Motorcycle Tracking Systems for NMDA
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 2, 2004--MBA Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: MBAH) has signed an agreement with MicroTrak Technologies Inc. for MBA's subsidiary, the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), to be an authorized agent for the marketing and sale of MicroTrak products. The NMDA will be authorized to market its own pr ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 2 -- Get ready to drop the hammer and race down to The New Detroit Science Center when Monster Trucks: An Xtreme Exhibit opens to the public on Jan. 15, 2005. This one-of-a-kind exhibit on monster trucks and the science behind building and driving them will be at the Science Center through May 29, 2005. M ... Continue reading
Enea Introduces Embedded Software Platform for Automobiles
STOCKHOLM, Sweden & TEMPE, Ariz.--Dec. 2, 2004--Enea Embedded Technology today announced Enea Embedded Auto Platform (EE-Auto), a commercial embedded software platform for automobiles. Based on Enea's OSE family of real-time operating systems, the EE-Auto platform targets manufacturers of advanced microprocessor-based ... Continue reading
The Automotive Rhythms Team lauds pair for urban appeal WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Chrysler's ultra-hip 300 and the go anywhere, do-it-all Land Rover LR3 have been named the 2005 Urban Elite Car and SUV of the Year by Automotive Rhythms Communications, LLC. The Urban Elite Awards were created by Automotive Rhythms' Presiden ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fiscal 2004 Third Quarter Financial Results
PHOENIX--Dec. 2, 2004--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2004. Financial Results Thirteen Weeks Ended Oct. 31, 2004 Net sales for the 13 weeks ended Oct. 31, 2004 (the "third quar ... Continue reading
Honda and City of Los Angeles Celebrate Two Year Anniversary of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
City of Los Angeles Was First Customer for Honda FCX TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 2 -- American Honda today announced the second anniversary of its relationship with the city of Los Angeles as the first customer for its hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, the Honda FCX, the world's most advanced fuel cell vehicle. Honda deli ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion's Week - Day 4
* Taking Manhattan - Kurt Busch leads Victory Lap procession, Top 10 press conference * Friday sneak preview - Busch to participate in champions' photo, attend awards ceremony NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Nothing says New York City like the hustle, bustle and color of Times Square, and on Tuesday, NASCAR introduced the roar of ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 2 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that on December 2, 2004, its Board of Directors voted to expand the size of the Board from nine to 12 members and elected Robert L. Evans, Curtland E. Fields and Edward Stewart to fill the newly created director seats. Messrs. Evans, Fields ... Continue reading
Nominees For Eagle One-Shav Glick Award
Motor Racing Legends Nominated For Eagle One - Shav Glick Award Los Angeles, Calif., December 2, 2004 --- J.C. Agajanian, John Force, Jeremy McGrath, Roger Penske and Ivan Stewart have been nominated for the sixth annual Eagle One - Shav Glick Award. Presented by the appearance care products company, the award recogniz ... Continue reading
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