Visionary Vehicles: First Pictures Chery Cars and Factory, Wuhu, China
In order to better explain why we are showing pictures of a Chery Car, we are taking the liberty to republish a story that appeared on The Auto Channel during ther Detroit Auto Show<p> Tuesday January 13, 2005 Bricklin's First Detroit 2005 Interview Editors Note: Last Sunday morning in Detroit's Cobo Hall, The Auto Cha ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release fourth quarter and 2004 financial results before the market opens on February 24, 2005. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and ... Continue reading
Digital Recorders, Inc. to Present at the Roth Capital Partners' 17th Annual Growth Stock Conference
DALLAS--Feb. 11, 2005--Digital Recorders, Inc. Digital Recorders, Inc. (DRI) , a market leader in transit, transportation, and law enforcement digital communications and audio enhancement systems, announced today that David L. Turney, the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President, will present the DRI ... Continue reading
Polar Molecular Announces Annual Shareholders' Meeting
DENVER--Feb. 11, 2005--Polar Molecular Holding Corporation (OTCBB:POMH) today announced that its annual shareholders' meeting has been set for early June 2005. "Early June 2005 is the earliest practical time that Polar will be able to hold its annual shareholders' meeting," said Rod Johnson, Polar's Chief Financial Off ... Continue reading
Proud Tradition with GM: Meijer Pharmacy Continues to Accept GM Prescriptions
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Two Michigan companies have developed a proud tradition of community service and pride. Through generations of partnership, Meijer and General Motors continue to provide health care service to thousands of GM families and friends. "Meijer has been and continues to provide the local servi ... Continue reading
U.S. Senate Passes Class Action Fairness Act
Class Action Fairness Coalition Congratulates Senator Cantwell for Supporting Washington State Businesses and Consumers SEATTLE, Feb. 11 -- Washington State businesses and consumers won a major victory yesterday, thanks in large part to the support of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, according to the Class Action Fairness ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger Quotes. Bill Elliott.
Friday, Feb. 11, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway. Clear!Blue MEDIA DAY COMMENTS. 704-975-3232 BILL ELLIOTT (No. 39 Coors Dodge Charger) HOW DID YOU GET THE RIDE WITH GANASSI FOR BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT? "It was just a casual conversation. ... Continue reading
All Roads Lead to the New York International Auto Show
But How Should You Get There & Where Should You Park? NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Automobiles are unquestionably the main attraction at the 2005 New York International Automobile Show, to be held March 25th - April 3rd at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City; yet, many show-goers do not actually drive to the Auto Show, an ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Phantom sells for $800,000 at World's Top Charity Auction
NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 11 -- In just five years the Naples Winter Wine Festival has already raised more money than any other charity wine event in the world. At the festival's celebrity filled auction this past Saturday, Feb. 5, a 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom found a new owner at a generous bid of $800,000. This is more than t ... Continue reading
Ford's New Model Sales Slower Than Planned
DETROIT February 11, 2005; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co.'s new vehicles have yet to meet targeted sales volumes, compelling analysts to question the success of models the automaker is banking on to stem its bruising U.S. market-share losses. The second-largest U.S. automaker hopes to s ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 11, 2005--The patent law firm of Fulwider Patton Lee & Utecht has successfully enforced a patent that helped establish a broad market for transmission fluid exchanger devices. A jury in the Central District of California, Southern Division, returned a verdict January 14, 2005, finding that the manufac ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - Feb 11, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 355,974 units, up 0.8 percent from the 353,309 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
Dodge to Reveal Global Concept Car
A New Slant On One of the World's Most Competitive Segments * Dodge Caliber Concept Car To Be Revealed at 75th Annual Geneva International Motor Show * Concept Designed for Global Appeal -- Hints at Future of Next- Generation Dodge C-segment Vehicle * Powerful Dodge Design Statement Shatters Conventional Definition of ... Continue reading
Dodge Caliber Concept Car To Be Revealed at 75th Annual Geneva International Motor Show
A New Slant On One of the World's Most Competitive Segments * * Concept Designed for Global Appeal -- Hints at Future of Next- Generation Dodge C-segment Vehicle * Powerful Dodge Design Statement Shatters Conventional Definition of a Compact Car for the Global Market AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11, 21005; Dodge designers ... Continue reading
Information Sharing: Optimizing Resources Through Effective Knowledge Management
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Feb. 11 -- As corporate budgets continue to tighten, an increasing number of companies are recognizing the value of knowledge-sharing. In fact, effective information management helped a division of British Petroleum that experienced a 63% budget cut and 90% personnel reduction to deliver $460 million ... Continue reading
I want to take this brief opportunity to introduce myself. I am the new Media and Communications Coordinator for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School. I will be your point of contact while your outlet covers events at the track and school. The 2005 season promises to be an exciting one and I look forward ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Starts Off Season Fourth
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 45th Annual Carquest NHRA Winternationals Pomona Raceway Pomona, California Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Starts Off Season Strong Q Racing Monte Carlo Grabs Provisional Fourth POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2005) Tony Pedregon and his ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Opens Winternationals With Third Quickest Time
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 45th Annual NHRA Winternationals Pomona Raceway Pomona, California Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Opens Pomona With Provisional Third Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo Continues To Impress POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2005) Cru ... Continue reading
Research and Markets : Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance in the US
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 11, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12875) has announced the addition of Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance in the US to their offering This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing automotive repair and maintenance services (exce ... Continue reading
BMW Selects Creative Vistas To Implement Key Security Project
WHITBY, Ontario--Feb. 11, 2005--Creative Vistas, Inc., (OTCBB:CVAS), a leading provider of integrated electronic security and surveillance systems, announced today that its subsidiary AC Technical Systems, Ltd. has been selected by BMW, a leading international automotive manufacturer, to implement a significant securit ... Continue reading
Company Profile for the Fairchild Corporation
--The Company's business consists of three segments: sports & leisure, aerospace, and real estate operations. The Company's sports & leisure segment is engaged in the design and retail sale of protective clothing, helmets and technical accessories for motorcyclists in Europe and the design and distribution of such appa ... Continue reading
GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services Launches Vehicle Replacement Product
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Feb. 11, 2005--GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services has introduced Time2Sell(SM), a web-based vehicle replacement product that can deliver significant savings to fleet customers. Time2Sell(SM) applies powerful analytics to Fleet Services' comprehensive database to help customers make better, more i ... Continue reading
Lear Executive Jim Comer Honored by President Bush for Community Service
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Lear Corporation is proud to announce that Jim Comer, president of North American Joint Ventures and Diversity, was honored by President George W. Bush with the President's Volunteer Service Award during the President's visit to Detroit this week. The award was established by President Geo ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 11 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that it is not aware of any company developments that might be responsible for the recent decline in the price of its common stock. Scott Miller CEO states, "Business has never been stronger and we believe that demand for our automobiles, Navicom GPS units, an ... Continue reading
Please find attached press release and corresponding photo. Photo available in high resolution upon request. Thanks, Bryan *************************************** Bryan Avigne Marketing Development Manager Transpro, Inc. 100 Gando Drive New Haven, CT 06513 TEL: 203 859.3631 FAX: 203 865.3723 EMAIL: bavigne@transpro.com ... Continue reading
World Business Review on 'CNBC' Presents SaVi Media Group
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Feb. 11, 2005--World Business Review on "CNBC" will be presenting guest speakers Mario Procopio, CEO and Serge Monros, CTO of SaVi Media Group, Inc (OTC:SVMI). The focus of the World Business Review interview will be SaVi Media Group's EPA approved automotive products that effectively reduces air pollu ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--Feb. 11, 2005--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT MotorSports(TM), announced that RACEceiver, a product of Innovative Spectator Products, has been named the Official Driver Communicator of DIRT MotorSports including the World of Outlaws Sprint Series(R), World of Out ... Continue reading
- Dealers Ante Up as Philadelphia Eagles Make Opposing Quarterbacks 'Pay' - PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 11 -- Eleven Philadelphia-area Mazda dealers have teamed up to donate $10,000 to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia(R) on Saturday, February 12, at the Philadelphia International Auto Show. Before the start of the 2004 f ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) -- February 2005
DETROIT, Feb. 11 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the release of the February 2005 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this new service provides an accurate tally of light vehi ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces Preliminary Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2004 Financial Results
BOLOGNA, Italy, February 11 -- 2004 2003 Var% 4Q04 4Q03 Var% Revenues 382.8 388.2 -1.4% 114.8 103.6 10.8% EBITDA 39.1 45.2 -13.5% 13.0 14.3 -9.1% Profit/Loss (pre-tax) (1.8) 0.1 na 8.0 7.1 12.7% Net Debt (115.9) (117.2) 1.1% (Million euro) Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcy ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show; One Lucky Pucker Will Definitely Pickup on Valentine's Day
Who: Eight suitors have a unique Valentine's Day date this year when they will lock lips on a shiny-new bright-red pickup truck in a kissing contest to win their very own long-term relationship with an all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota. Eight contestants will be chosen at random from entry forms completed at the Dodge display ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Feb. 11, 2005--To help traffic safety and other groups better assess safety belt and child restraint system use in their communities, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today released a free guidebook on collecting and using occupant restraint data. Called "A Guidebook for Observing Occupant Restraint Sy ... Continue reading
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Receives 500,000th Design Patent from U.S. Commerce Department
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11 -- While design has always been a trademark of the Chrysler Group, the United States' Commerce Department Patent and Trademark Office made it official today by granting its 500,000th design patent to DaimlerChrysler Corporation for the automobile body design of the 2005 Crossfire Roadster. ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago and University of Michigan Health System Launch 'Booster Seat Story' for Young Children
Sammy the Squirrel Makes Booster Seats Fun AURORA, Ill., Feb. 11 -- In a collaborative effort designed to appeal directly to young children, AAA Chicago and the University of Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education (UMPIRE) have authored a color storybook and a coloring book that promote booster seat use amo ... Continue reading
PennDOT Kicks Off National Child Passenger Safety Week in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 11 -- Gary Hoffman, P.E., deputy secretary for highway administration for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined today by Capt. William Fraley of the Pennsylvania State Police, Leslie Best from the state Department of Health, Anne Franchak of PA SAFE KIDS and Neil Baile ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- AutoZone, the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will rev up its engines to start the NASCAR racing season by donating more than $206,000 in proceeds from its Yellow Ribbon Fund to the USO. The money will be used to support programs that benefit U.S. military personnel and their families world ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Level off - How Long Can It Last?
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 11, 2005--Rising gasoline prices took a breather last week as Los Angeles and Orange County pump prices declined slightly and other areas experienced slight increases, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Despite price stability, signs indicate the gasoline mark ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Announces Second Quarter FY 05 Results
LEESBURG, Va., Feb. 10 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year ending December 31, 2004. Revenues were $2.8 million and profits were $400,000, or $0.01 per share, compared with a profit of $266,000 or $0.01 per share, on revenues of $2.8 ... Continue reading
early out Terry Borcheller got less track time than he expected when his car retired from the 2005 Rolex 24 At Daytona, held in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 5 and 6. After winning the event last year, the early race withdrawal was especially frustrating. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., qualified the No. 54 Bell Motors ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - NASCAR Media Day, Driver Quotes, Part II
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES NASCAR MEDIA DAY DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY February 10, 2005 MARTIN TRUEX JR., NO. 1 BASS PRO SHOPS CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THE DEFENDING CHA ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - NASCAR Media Day, Driver Quotes, Part I
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES NASCAR MEDIA DAY DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY February 10, 2005 BORIS SAID, NO. 36 CENTRIX CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: (IS TEN RACES ENOUGH TO SHOW YOU ARE A GOOD CUP DRIV ... Continue reading
NHRA WJ Qualifying Day 1: WJ Opens Pomona Qualifying in 2nd
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Opens Pomona Qualifying in 2nd Event: 45th Annual Carquest Auto Parts Winternationals Day/Date: Thursday, February 10, 2005 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA Warren Johnson had very little time to test his new GM Performance Pa ... Continue reading
ADESA Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2004 Results
Both Business Segments Report Double-Digit Annual Earnings Growth CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 10 -- ADESA, Inc. , North America's largest publicly traded provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, today reported its fourth quarter and annual financial results for the period ended Decembe ... Continue reading
CARPENTIER COMPLETES WINTER TESTING SESSIONS WITH A 14th PLACE FINISH AT PHOENIX
A photo of Patrick Carpentier will be sent to our email subscribers CARPENTIER COMPLETES WINTER TESTING SESSIONS WITH A 14th PLACE FINISH AT PHOENIX Avondale, Arizona (February 10, 2005) - Patrick Carpentier today completed his final testing session prior to the start of the 2005 Indy Racing League Series season, which ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 10 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber supports regional cooperation on the concept of a new or expanded Cobo Center. In the absence of a viable public-sector approach to this issue, the Chamber would support a reasonable private-sector alternative similar to the one suggested by Oakland County Executive L. B ... Continue reading
GAINSCO Announces New Marketing Program
DALLAS, Feb. 10 -- GAINSCO, INC. (BULLETIN BOARD: GNAC) is pleased to announce it has signed on as primary sponsor of Blackhawk Motorsports, who will be making its entry into professional racing by fielding a Daytona Prototype race car that will compete in the Grand American Rolex Racing Series in 2005. GAINSCO is a gr ... Continue reading
G.I. Joe's Stores and Its Customers Donate Over $56,000 to Support Tsunami Disaster Relief Efforts
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Feb. 10 -- Northwest Medical Teams, Mercy Corps and the American Red Cross will realize the generosity of G.I. Joe's customers who donated $36,153 at G.I. Joe's stores in Oregon and Washington. G.I. Joe's agreed to match their customers' donations to the amount of $20,000, bringing the total fund rai ... Continue reading
Henkel ACC(R) 900 Series Ensures Tough, Attractive Finishes
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 10 -- Henkel today announced that its Autophoretic(R) Coating Chemicals (ACC(R)) 900 Series of epoxy resin- based coatings offer significant productivity and environmental benefits, while delivering improved finish appearance and superior corrosion resistance on ferrous substrates. Industri ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 10, 2005--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced that American Honda will increase its support of the automotive specialty market by participating as the Vehicle Manufacturer of the 2005 SEMA Show. The announcement came during the SEMA press conference at the Chicago Auto Show. "It ha ... Continue reading
Manufacturers Now Offer Free Carfax Vehicle History Reports on AutoTrader.com
Please see the attached press release announcing free access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports available for the first time on AutoTrader.com. Used car shoppers who visit AutoTrader.com will receive free reports for vehicles that are part of Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Saab Certified Pre-Owned programs. Currently t ... Continue reading
PERRIS, Calif., Feb. 10 -- National RV Holdings, Inc. , will announce its Fourth Quarter and Year-End financial results on March 1, 2005 before the open of the U.S. financial markets. In connection with this announcement, National RV Holdings' management team will host a live audio webcast to discuss its fourth quarter ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 10 -- Tenneco Automotive will participate in the Smith Barney Citigroup 2005 Small & Mid- Cap Investor Conference to be held in Las Vegas on Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Mark Frissora, the company's chairman and chief executive officer, will present at 9:25 a.m. PST. Tenneco Automotive's live p ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Has New Confidence & Look for 2005
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 45th Annual K&N Filters NHRA Winternationals Pomona Raceway Pomona, California Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Opens Second Season As Team Owner New Look for Q Racing Monte Carlo in 2005 POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2005) Tony Pedregon ... Continue reading
UAW and DaimlerChrysler Unveil New Exhibition of Employee Art
DETROIT, Feb. 10 -- The UAW and DaimlerChrysler Corp. today opened their largest jointly sponsored employee art exhibition to celebrate the diverse talents of men and women who design, engineer and build Chrysler Group vehicles. The 2004-2005 Artists at Work Exhibition features 156 pieces of art, ranging from metal scu ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger Drivers from Daytona Media Day (Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne)
Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway. Clear!Blue MEDIA DAY. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge Charger) COMMENT ON NEW QUALIFYING SYSTEM "We haven't done it yet, but from a competitive standpoint we're still there to win the poles and get good pit selections and get bonus points ... Continue reading
Auto Suppliers Applaud Congressional Resolution on Steel Hearings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) today commended Rep. Joseph Knollenberg (R-Mich.) for his introduction in the House of Representatives HR 84, a resolution calling on the International Trade Commission to consider -- and report on -- the impact of U.S. antidumping or counter ... Continue reading
Torvec, MotoTron and Traxen to Enter 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 10 -- Torvec, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TOVC.OB) today announced at its Annual Shareholders' meeting on January 27, 2005 that its wholly-owned subsidiary, IVT Diesel Corporation, MotoTron, a Division of Brunswick Corporation, and Traxen Corporation have agreed to enter Torvec's Full Terrain Vehicl ... Continue reading
Web Reporter Speeds to Victory in AAA Race Simulation at Chicago Auto Show
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 10 -- Ryan Goemans of Various Velocities Group in Green Bay, Wis., outmaneuvered representatives from more than 100 news media organizations today in a simulated NASCAR race sponsored by The Auto Club Group (ACG) during the Chicago Auto Show's news media preview days. Goemans posted a 201.877 mph ... Continue reading
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