CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Feb. 16, 2005--SPEED Channel opens its most aggressive programming season to date, rolling out three major shows next week, beginning with the network's signature NASCAR program - NASCAR Nation - Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. ET and PT. "This is, by far, the most anticipated programming launch for SPEED Channel si ... Continue reading
AMERCO Declares Preferred Stock Dividend
RENO, Nev., Feb. 16 -- On February 14, 2005, the Board of Directors of AMERCO , the parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.53125 per share on its Series A, 8 1/2 percent Prefe ... Continue reading
ASV Schedules 4th Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Feb. 16, 2005--ASV, Inc. announced today it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 the morning of Thursday, February 24, 2005. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2004 financial results for ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 16 -- Camp USA Motor Home Rentals (www.campusarv.com), a Florida-based RV rental company specializing in high quality motor homes owned by private individuals, today announced the grand opening of a second location in Ft. Lauderdale at 2851 Hammondville Road, Pompano Beach, Florida. *(Logo: http://w ... Continue reading
David Carlisle to Join Torvec Board of Directors
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 16 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) today announced that David P. Carlisle, Chairman of the Board of Carlisle & Co., management consultants to the global automotive industry, will join the Board of Directors of Torvec, effective April 1, 2005. Carlisle, who is viewed by many as the world' ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 16 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) , a leading developer and manufacturer of auxiliary power generators for the long haul trucking industry, announced today that it has hired the Aurelius Consulting Group, Inc. to lead its institutional and retail investor relations p ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Offers Promoter's Practice
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Infineon Raceway Offers Promoter's Practice Prior to AMA Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Infineon Raceway will host a promoter's practice the day before the start of the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend, presented by Supercuts, May 13-15. Promoter's practice will ... Continue reading
New Report from MEMA Finds Government Support for Steel Damages Automotive Suppliers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Distortions in the steel market, including the record high price of steel, are being fostered by the U.S. government and are causing a crisis that has impacted automotive and heavy duty suppliers across the country, triggering unprecedented bankruptcies and job losses. These findings are from a n ... Continue reading
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors at the 97th Annual Chicago Automotive Show February 11-20, 2005
-- OSRAM Opto Semiconductors announces its participation in the 97th annual Chicago Automotive Show. The Chicago Auto Show is sponsored by the Chicago Trade Association and is the largest auto show in North America. The Chicago Auto Show is the premier venue for worldwide and North American automotive introductions. On ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Drivers Will Be Treated to Free Gas in Honor of the Launch of Gran Turismo 4 - The Latest Installment of the Top-Selling Racing Simulator Franchise Exclusively for PlayStation 2 Tuesday, February 22 - 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Conoco Phillips 76 Station 1402 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA WHO: Fortunate Los An ... Continue reading
TOKYO--Feb. 16, 2005--Renesas Technology Corp. today announced that it has acquired certification, for all its business sites, under the ISO/TS16949 (2002)(1) international standard for quality management systems specialized for the automotive industry from the Det Norske Veritas (DNV)(2) certification body. This certi ... Continue reading
Saxon Motorcycle's Operations Rev-Up with GE Capital Relationship and Dealer Network Growth
CASA GRANDE, Ariz.--Feb. 16, 2005--Saxon Motorcycle Co. announced today the start of national wholesale and retail finance programs with industry-leading lender, GE Capital, and the rapid growth of its dealer network. "By entering into a relationship with GE Capital, we are able to ensure that our dealers will have eno ... Continue reading
Simrit Earns Quality Achievement Award from Polaris
Technology Specialist achieves perfect quality for second consecutive year PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Simrit, the industrial products division of Plymouth, Mich.-based Freudenberg-NOK, was recently honored by Polaris Industries Inc. with its Quality Achievement Award for having a defect rate of zero parts per million ... Continue reading
Statement by Circuit City Stores, Inc.
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 16 -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. confirms that a plane registered to the company has crashed in Colorado. The plane carried eight passengers, four of whom were employees of the company. No officers of the company were on board. The company will not make further comment until it can notify the familie ... Continue reading
TARDEC Displays Commitment to Joint Expeditionary Army at AUSA Winter Symposium
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 16 -- The U.S. Army's Tank- Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) and its National Automotive Center (NAC) will showcase several vehicle technologies designed to support military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and South Asia this week at the 2005 Association of the ... Continue reading
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Review
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS </b> <br> <b>MODEL: </b> Chrysler Town & Country Limited<br> <b>ENGINE: </b> 3.8-liter V6<br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: </b> 207 hp @ 5,000 rpm/238 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm <br> <b>TRANSMISSION: </b> 4-speed automatic<br> <b>WHEELBASE: </b> 119.3 in. <br> <b>LENGTH x WID ... Continue reading
2005 Ford Mustang Named Canadian Car Of The Year
2005 Ford Mustang named “Canadian Car of the Year” by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. Mustang sales galloped to a second straight sales increase in January, its best since 2001 All-new Mustang convertible model arrives in dealer showrooms this spring for an additional volume boost. TORONTO ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports and NayKid Racing Announce 2005 Viper T1 Program
Dodge Motorsports and NayKid Racing Announce 2005 Viper T1 Program PUYALLUP, WASH., February 16, 2005 - Dodge Motorsports and NayKid Racing are proud to announce that the multi-division Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) champions will make a momentous move and campaign two Dodge Viper SRT-10s in the 2005 SCCA T1 class. ... Continue reading
Get Off Clean Highway Paint Remover
I am having trouble pasting the picture can I send as an attachement? Product Release For Immediate Release Get Off Clean Highway Paint Remover (HPR) Professional Detailers Program attracts new customers February 2005, Ft. Wayne, IN -- Get Off Clean announced today that the companies new highway paint remover product ( ... Continue reading
Safety Restraint Systems to Find Greater Uptake Across All Vehicle Segments
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 16, 2005--New regulations and industry voluntary agreements are leading to wider adoption of safety restraints systems across all vehicle segments. Vehicle manufacturers have long been constrained by pricing pressure and the resultant low margins to introduce safety systems in the high-end luxur ... Continue reading
AAA Reports National Gas Prices Up 8 Cents Since Mid-January
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Feb. 16 -- The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is $1.89, up 8 cents since mid-January. The current pump price also is up 25 cents from the $1.64 average from one year ago. "February typically is a transitional period in the oil industry, as the focus shifts from heating oil to g ... Continue reading
And Now There is One! - Audi A6 Named World Car of the Year
TORONTO, Feb. 16 -- The Audi A6 sedan emerged from a field of 36 competitors to claim the inaugural World Car of the Year award at a ceremony held here today, during the media preview for the Canadian International Auto Show. "The concept of national borders is now almost non-existent in terms of where vehicles and the ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Up Since Mid-January
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 16 -- The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is $1.89, up 8 cents since mid-January. The current pump price also is up 25 cents from the $1.64 average from one year ago. "February typically is a transitional period in the oil industry, as the focus shifts from heating oil to gasolin ... Continue reading
Two More Telematics Patents Bring USA Technologies' Arsenal of Patents to Sixty
Patents Improve Automobile Safety and Security, and Convert Vehicles into Mobile Offices MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 16 -- USA Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: USTT) , announced today it has been awarded two more patents granted from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for patent applications relating to wireless telematics ... Continue reading
Los Angeles, CA - General Motors Corp. today announced that Oscar Nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno and Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee, Jamie Foxx, will model in General Motors' 4th annual fashion show, ten, taking place on Tuesday, February 22 in Hollywood. Combining fashion, automotive design, and top entertainm ... Continue reading
National Child Passenger Safety Week
<a href="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps">CHIL D PASSENGER SAFETY SITE</a><p> Dear Viewer: Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of children ages 2-14. "The use of belt-positioning booster seats lowers the risk of injury to children in crashes by 59 percent compared to the use of vehicle seat b ... Continue reading
Modesto Auto Dealer Ed Fitzpatrick Elected as 2005 CMCDA Chairman
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 16 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) elected Ed Fitzpatrick as its 2005 Chairman. Fitzpatrick is president of Valley Lexus, Valley Infiniti and Valley BMW based in Modesto and Coliseum Lexus of Oakland. In addition, CMCDA installed six new Directors at the recent Board of ... Continue reading
2005 Geneva Auto Show - Peugeot Unveiles New 407 Coupe Concept
An exciting Peugeot 407 Coupé concept car is set to be one of the undoubted stars of next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Known as the ‘407 Coupé Prologue’, it strongly hints at how the forthcoming 407 Coupé will look when it hits the showrooms in early 2006. The sleek design of this elegant car gives i ... Continue reading
FW: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 2005 TV Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO BE FEATURED EXCLUSIVELY ON ESPN2 IN 2005 GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2005) - NHRA announced it will continue to produce 16 one-hour shows with coverage from select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events in ... Continue reading
2005 Daytona Dodge Charger Quotes
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway. Clear!Blue Gatorade Duel Advance Material. 704-975-3232 KYLE PETTY (No. 45 Georgia-Pacific/Brawny Dodge Charger) NOTE: Petty, 44, led the way for Dodge in qualifying on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway with a lap of 186.974 mph. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet SSRs Seen and Heard In and Around Daytona Beach
For Immediate Release: Chevrolet SSRs Seen and Heard In and Around Daytona Beach Courtesy SSRs for Chevy's elite drivers, team owners and crew chiefs available for purchase following Daytona 500(r) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Hundreds of thousands of racing fans in Daytona Beach attending the annual Speedweeks will notice a ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
TROY, Mich., Feb. 16 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. Board of Directors at a meeting held today at corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., resolved that a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share be, and it hereby is, declared on the outstanding Common Stock, payable Mar. 14, 2005, to holders of such stock of record at the close ... Continue reading
The new B-Class, a Mercedes-Benz in new dimensions
Mercedes-Benz has issued the following press release: The innovative Sports Tourer concept developed by Mercedes-Benz is entering series production: the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class, a Compact Sports Tourer of outstanding design, dynamism and dimensions, will celebrate its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. One of t ... Continue reading
Edsel B. Ford II - Detroit's Newsmaker of the Year
DETROIT, Feb. 16 -- For his life-long commitment and contributions to the city and citizens of Detroit, Edsel Ford has been named Crain's "Newsmaker of the Year" for 2004. Ford, a member of the Company's Board of Directors, was honored by Crain's Detroit Business as the publication's "Newsmaker of the Year" for spearhe ... Continue reading
2005 Geneva Motor Show - Ford Focus ST
Performance, driving excitement and the future of motoring will dominate the news from Ford at the 75 th Salon International de L’Automobile in Geneva. The near future is represented by a preview of an all-new Ford Focus ST performance model, making its world debut at Geneva. Previewing an exciting new performanc ... Continue reading
Fiat to Buy Maserati Brand From Ferrari
ROME February 16, 2005: Joji Sakurai writinfg for the AP reported that Fiat SpA announced Wednesday it will buy the Maserati sportscar brand from Ferrari -- a company in which it already has a majority stake -- just three days after winning independence from General Motors Corp. Turin-based Fiat said in a statement it ... Continue reading
Polyurethane Spare Tire Runs the Distance
Zero-Pressure Spare Tire Runs Great in Initial Testing BOULDER CITY, Nev., Feb. 16 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) . Amerityre Corporation announced today that initial testing of its polyurethane elastomer compound in an endurance test for its zero-pressure spare tire showed great results. The test tire ... Continue reading
AAA President Reads Booster Seat Story to Kindergarten Students
Books to Be Donated Statewide to Elementary Schools for Teacher Use What: Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa will read a color storybook that promotes booster seat use to a classroom of kindergarten students. Ogden also will give each student a coloring book with the story. The books -- both titled What's Righ ... Continue reading
-- The National Safe Kids Campaign says only one out of every five kids in the U.S. is in a car seat that is properly installed. In support of this week's Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids coalitions and General Motors are hosting car seat checks at Chevy dealers nationwide. A video report by General Motors You ca ... Continue reading
Detroit Agency Purchases Eight RenderDrives for Photorealistic 3D Automotive Rendering
CAMBRIDGE, England--Feb. 16, 2005--Latcha & Associates, a leading provider of photorealistic images for the automotive industry, has purchased eight high-end RenderDrive systems from ART VPS. The RD5000 models each contain 36 AR350 ray-tracing processors - a total of 288 - that will be used by Latcha to speed 3D render ... Continue reading
PLANTATION, Fla.--Feb. 16, 2005--Dtomi, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Dtomi") (OTCBB:DTOI), announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to license a new, much superior design for its Air Spring Axle(TM). The Air Spring Axle(TM) is an innovative suspension designed for small and medium sized trailers that not o ... Continue reading
ITAC Systems Introduces NEMA 4 / IP66 Precision Computer Input Devices for Extreme Environments
GARLAND, Texas, Feb. 16 -- ITAC Systems, Inc., today announced new HAND-TRAK(TM) input devices, which are compatible with PS/2 and Sun mouse interfaces and meet NEMA 4 and IP66 industrial standards. These devices are designed for accurate computer cursor control in harsh industrial or military environments that demand ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Announces Tracking and Recovery Solution for Stolen Motorcycles
Company Translates 18-Year Expertise in Recovering Stolen Vehicles to Address Growing Problem of Bike Theft WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 16 -- LoJack Corporation , the company that created and leads the global stolen vehicle recovery market, today announced LoJack For Motorcycles, a tracking and recovery solution for stolen m ... Continue reading
LoJack Unveils Recovery System for Motorcycles
-- LoJack Corporation , the company that created and leads the global stolen vehicle recovery market, on February 16 announced LoJack For Motorcycles, a tracking and recovery solution for stolen motorcycles. Motorcycle sales are booming as is motorcycle theft, which rose a full 55 percent from 2002 to 2003. LoJack For ... Continue reading
LANCASTER, Pa.--Feb. 16, 2005--Auction Inn today announced an agreement with Manheim Auto Auction, the world's largest dealer-to-dealer automobile auction company, to develop and implement an automotive condition report section in the Work-Able (TM) job skills training program. The partnership will establish training c ... Continue reading
Revised: Tower Automotive Selects Activplant as Global Standard for Assembly Operations
LONDON, Ontario, Feb. 16 -- This press release replaces the press release issued on February 8, 2005. Tower Automotive (Novi, MI) with more than 60 locations worldwide and $2.8 billion in annual revenue, has selected enterprise manufacturing intelligence software from Activplant (London, Ontario) as its factory informa ... Continue reading
RubberNetwork Announces 2004 Sourcing and Supply Chain Results and Expansion Plans
ATLANTA--Feb. 16, 2005--Philip J. Ringo, Chairman and CEO of RubberNetwork LLC, the Global Tire and Rubber Industry Consortium owned by nine of the largest global Tire and Rubber Industry companies, announced year-end results for the company. RubberNetwork reported Sourcing savings for its nine Members of $105 Million ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Sales up 20 Percent in First Quarter, Higher Costs Cause Net Loss
EMMETT, Idaho--Feb. 16, 2005--T.J.T., Inc. (OTCBB:AXLE), a supplier of recycled axles, tires and aftermarket accessories to the manufactured housing industry, today reported strong sales growth in the first quarter ended December 31, 2004, compared to the same period a year ago. Despite the sales growth, the company in ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc. Hosts Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 4th Quarter Earnings
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Feb. 16, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. , the world's largest supplier of exhaust manifolds for passenger cars and light trucks will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. (ET). To participate in the call, dial 416- ... Continue reading
ZAP to Display With Fuel Cell Partner Anuvu at Hydrogen Conference in Santa Fe, February 17-18
SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 16 -- Advanced transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it will be attending the "First Annual International Hydrogen Energy Implementation Conference" with technology partner Anuvu, Incorporated, February 17 and 18 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. ZAP is in Santa Fe to promot ... Continue reading
Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Delivers Fully-Integrated Nationwide Dealership Partner Program
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Feb. 16 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive today launched the next phase of its Approved Dealer Program, the automotive industry's most comprehensive offering designed to generate sales leads for dealerships, and build consumer confidence in new and used vehicle purchases. Two years in the making, the A ... Continue reading
Valeo Announces a Joint Venture in Iran for Its Engine Cooling Business
PARIS, February 16 -- Valeo today announced the signature of an agreement for the creation of a joint venture for its engine cooling business with Armco, the leading player in Iran and a current licensee of Valeo. The joint venture, which will be 51% owned by Valeo and 49% by Armco, will supply heat exchangers for the ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Launches Breakthrough VCT Technology for New Family of GM V6 Engines
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 -- BorgWarner Morse TEC has begun production of its first high-volume variable cam timing (VCT) systems for a new family of General Motors V6 engines being introduced this year. This system uses a Torsional Assist(TM) technology instead of the conventional oil-pressure actuated approach. Th ... Continue reading
Zipcar Customer Survey Shows Car-Sharing Leads to Car Shedding
Quantitative Data Proves Car-Sharing Eases Urban Driving Woes and Provides Environmental and Financial Benefits For Urban Communities CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 16 -- Drivers who use Zipcar's membership-based car-sharing services as an alternative to owning a car ultimately spend less time behind the wheel and, in many cas ... Continue reading
Car Care Council Survey Results Reveal Vehicle Owners Not 'Winterizing' Cars
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 16 -- Over 70% of motorists admit that they did not have their cars winterized in preparation for inclement weather, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council. "With the risk for breakdowns or being stranded in severe winter weather, we are surprised that more people do not take preven ... Continue reading
NASCAR BUSCH SERIES NEWS AND NOTES - DAYTONA
############################################################## ########### --> NASCAR Busch Series News & Notes - Daytona CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE IN A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT. * Most anticipated NASCAR Busch Series season ready to begin* Inaugural event in Mexico event highlighted Thursday at DIS* Det ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth Quarter Highlights - Net sales increased 5 percent to a new fourth quarter record - Sales from North American Tire Operations increased 4 percent - Sales from International Tire Operations increased 24 percent - Sale of Cooper-Standard Automotive completed for $1.221 billion - Net gain on automotive sale of $112 ... Continue reading
Ownersite Technologies Reaches Milestone in Adoption of Auto Service Reminder
ROSWELL, Ga.--Feb. 16, 2005--Ownersite Technologies, the premier provider of online vehicle maintenance tracking and safety solutions, announced today that it has delivered its 250,000th opt-in service reminder through its direct-to-consumer product, Ownersite.com. "This is an important milestone for our company and ou ... Continue reading
Just 33% of New Car Buyers Cite Price As Number One Factor in Choosing Local Auto Dealerships
Dealer reputation important to Buick owners; Honda owners go for location Over half of planned new car purchases are for 'oversized' vehicles NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- Scarborough Research, a leading authority for identifying the shopping, media and lifestyle patterns of adults in the United States, released an analysis of ... Continue reading
Watch Out Auto Trader!- NY Magazine Publisher After your Ass-ets Expanding Auto Guide Business
NEW YORK--Feb. 16, 2005--PRIMEDIA Inc.'s Consumer Guides, the country's largest publisher and distributor of apartment, new home and auto guides, today announced another step in its Auto Guide strategy with its entrance into the Atlanta auto market through the acquisition of Atlanta Cars Magazine, the leading provider ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Results - Sale Up Loss Up
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 16, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) today reported its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2004. Financial Summary (in millions) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31 December 31 ------------------ ------------------- 2004 2003 2 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Offers $1 Million in Scholarship Support
First Generation College-Bound Students Invited to Apply For Drive Your Future Scholarships MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 16 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it will make $1 million in scholarship funding available to students who are the first in their families to attend college. DRIVE YOUR FUTURE: The Mercede ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Feb. 16, 2005-- New Defense Truck is First Production-Ready Model Powered by Diesel-Electric System to Increase Fuel Economy Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of trucks and truck bodies, announced it has developed the next generation of its Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Former Daytona 500 Winners Photo
Legends came together in Daytona Beach on Tuesday as 10 Daytona 500 champions posed for a photo during the Short Track Racing Summit's "Gathering of Champions." Left to right: Michael Waltrip, Pete Hamilton, Junior Johnson, Darrell Waltrip, Marvin Panch, NASCAR Vice Chairman Bill France, Richard Petty, Mario Andretti, ... Continue reading
Mazda North American Operations Announces New Design Director
Franz von Holzhausen Assumes Director Post IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 16 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Franz von Holzhausen to the position of Design Director, effective February 21. In his new position, von Holzhausen will be responsible for overseeing the design and developmen ... Continue reading
Mazda Approved to Test Its Hydrogen Filling Station
Tokyo (JCNN) - Mazda Motor announced on February 16 that it has received government authorization to use its hydrogen filling station located near its Hiroshima headquarters. The station officially began operation in early February. The station stores and supplies fuel to Mazda vehicles powered by hydrogen rotary engin ... Continue reading
CARY, North Carolina, February 15 -- LORD Corporation's advanced, fully integrated system to provide high-fidelity tactile feel has been expanded to more vehicles throughout Europe. Lift truck manufacturer Linde Group, the first company to incorporate LORD's TFD technology into its all-electric active reach trucks with ... Continue reading
Iveco Drives Innovation Across Vehicle Management Processes With SAP
Commercial Vehicle Maker Achieves Improvements in Financial Closing Cycle and Purchase Order Accuracy With Vehicle Configuration Solution From SAP for Automotive TURIN, Italy, Feb. 16 -- SAP AG today announced that Iveco, the industrial vehicles arm of the Fiat Group, is driving innovation across its vehicle ordering p ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 16, 2005--This is a new report which focuses exclusively on the Chinese OEM automotive electronics market providing an in-depth analysis compiled from primary research with Tier 1s, design engineers and suppliers of components to the Chinese automotive industry. The report provides market forecast ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 16, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12994) has announced the addition of A Global Market Review Of Vehicle Interior Electronics, 2nd Edition to their offering The electrical and electronic content of cars continues its upward trajectory. Already estimated at ... Continue reading
Shane Hmiel Daytona International Speedway Sponsor: WINFUEL Owner: Todd Braun Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Manufacturer: Chevrolet Chassis: BR04 – This is the same Daytona car that ran in the 2004 season opener. Shane Hmiel / Braun Racing Quick Facts: · Shane Hmiel finished 5th in his first NASCAR Busch Ser ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 15, 2005--David Keaveney, CEO of MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP), announced today the launch of their newest division, DriversDigs.com, a Web site selling original equipment worn by participating race drivers. Launch date for the new site is anticipated to be next month as equipment and p ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report; Statewide Average Gas Price Up Seven Cents in a Month
IRVING, Texas--Feb. 15, 2005--Texas motorists are paying more today than they were a month ago, although the upward surge in pump prices appears to have leveled off. The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline is $1.780, up seven cents since last month from $1.707. "Gasoline prices have remained at high levels as cr ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable March 25, 2005 to shareholders of record as of March 8, 2005. The Company currently has approximately 294 million shares of common stock outstanding. Harley-Davidso ... Continue reading
SUV Penalty Bill Unfair to Maryland Families, Farmers, Boaters, Equestrians, and Others
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- A Maryland bill that would impose an unfair and extortive tax on owners of large SUVs would only succeed in punishing families, farmers, boaters, equestrians, and others who rely on the utility and safety offered by the popular vehicle. Under a bill introduced by Maryland Delegate William A. Bron ... Continue reading
AutoZone Named Winner of First Walter P. Armstrong Award for Leadership in Corporate Ethics
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Feb. 15, 2005--The Armstrong Allen law firm and The Economic Club of Memphis will present AutoZone, Inc. with the 2005 Walter P. Armstrong, Jr. Award for Leadership in Corporate Ethics at the Economic Club's Annual Black Tie Dinner on February 16, 2005, at the Kemmons Wilson--University of Memphis Holid ... Continue reading
Cars.com Traffic Growth Outpaces Automotive Resource Category
Unmatched Combination of National and Local Marketing Drives Record Site Traffic and Advertiser Activity CHICAGO, Feb. 15 -- Cars.com, the fastest growing online automotive marketplace, reached an all time high of 6.3 million unique visitors in January, up 47 percent over January 2004 and 21 percent over December 2004, ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Declares Dividend
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 15 -- The Board of Directors of Dana Corporation today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of 12 cents per share, payable on March 15, 2005, to shareholders of record on March 1, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana Corporation is a global leader in the ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 132nd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 15 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable March 31, 2005, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 7, 2005. This will mark the 132nd consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
NEWTON, Mass.--Feb. 15, 2005--The new lane departure warning (LDW) system, aimed at reducing a major cause of vehicle rollover, is ready for deployment in automobiles, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics, a leading Massachusetts-based research firm. LDW, common in the heavy commercial vehicle market, is b ... Continue reading
CARY, N.C., Feb. 15 -- LORD Corporation's advanced, fully integrated system to provide high-fidelity tactile feel has been expanded to more vehicles throughout Europe. Lift truck manufacturer Linde Group, the first company to incorporate LORD's TFD technology into its all-electric active reach trucks with steer-by-wire ... Continue reading
Iteris Lane Departure Warning System Leads Adoption of Crash Avoidance Technologies
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Feb. 15, 2005-- Government Agency and Nation's Leading Publications Continue to Recognize Value of Innovations That Can Help Save Lives on America's Roads Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, today announced that its AutoVue Lane De ... Continue reading
Hi-Tech Engine Components Forms Venture to Supply Factory Quality Engines
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 15 -- Hi-Tech Engine Components has formed a venture with manufacturers that produce new and refurbished factory quality engines, cylinder heads and crankshafts. The venture known as the Factory Engineering Group will operate administrative offices within Hi-Tech's Salt Lake facility. Under the ter ... Continue reading
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