AutoZone to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 19 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced it will be making a presentation to the investment community at the Lehman Brothers 8th Annual Retail Seminar in New York City at 8:00 am (EDT) on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations ... Continue reading
BMW Intros New 3 Series Sports Wagon
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - April 19, 2005; The all-new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005. With an exceptional harmony of elegance and athleticism, the Sports Wagon offers flexibility and practicality as well. Available in the US beginning in October 2005, the n ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Receive Insurance Settlement
AKRON, Ohio, April 19 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it will receive $22 million in an insurance settlement for asbestos and pollution related claims previously filed by the tiremaker. The $22 million will be paid by Lloyd's Underwriters reinsured by Equitas Limited in the second quarter of ... Continue reading
Shane Hmiel Phoenix International Raceway Sponsor: WINFUEL Owner: Todd Braun Busch Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Busch Chassis: BR10 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Engine Builder: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Shane Hmiel / Braun Racing Quick Facts: · - BR10 is the same car that Shane Hmiel drove at Darlington at the end of 2004 · - Hmi ... Continue reading
NASCAR Crew Chief Ted Kennedy To Call The Shots For Florida Motorsports Group In Salem
Ted Kennedy To Call The Shots For Florida Motorsports Group In Salem Cape Coral, Florida - - Florida Motorsports Group (FMG) partners Rick Woodard and Johnny Leonard announced today that veteran NASCAR crew chief Ted Kennedy will call the shots of the Boca Bay Builders-Affordable Roofing Chevrolet Monte Carlo for this ... Continue reading
Adults at Risk of Losing Driving Privileges; Advocates Applaud New Penalties ALBANY, N.Y., April 19 -- Senator George Maziarz (R-C, North Tonawanda), and Assemblymember Sam Hoyt (D-Buffalo, Grand Island) announced new legislation today (S 3211/A 6200) that will help fight the battle to stop underage drinking by holding ... Continue reading
Panoz Esperante GTLM Scores First AMLS Class Victory and Sets Two New Track Records
HOSCHTON, Ga.--April 19, 2005--The Panoz Motorsports Esperante GTLM Factory Race Team made history on April 17, 2005, by capturing their first class victory and setting two records during the American Le Mans Sportsbook.com Grand Prix of Atlanta. An Esperante battled through a field of 911's, including a wheel-to-wheel ... Continue reading
AIAG's Metrology Interface Specification Could Save Industry Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
New AIAG Dimensional Metrology Specification Helps Eliminate Redundant Measurement Programs for Different Systems CHICAGO, April 19 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced today -- at a proof-of-concept demonstration at the Quality Expo Conference in Rosemont, Ill. -- that a common global language spec ... Continue reading
Amerigon Announces First Quarter Results Release and Conference Call Date
DEARBORN, Mich., April 19 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced plans to release its first quarter results on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern), and to host a conference call at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) that same day. Conference Call Toll free dial-in number: 1-800-253-6872 International dial-in number: 1- ... Continue reading
Breaking, Fully Integrated Scion Campaign From ATTIK Conveys Marque's Appeal for Personalization
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19 -- Global creative agency ATTIK today revealed major elements of its nationally breaking cross-platform advertising campaign for Scion, the newest line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., for which ATTIK serves as creative agency of record. The latest campaign spans the categories ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--April 19, 2005--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of data, configuration technology and commerce solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the availability of a French Canadian version of its professional grade vehicle research, pricing and ordering tool, PC Carbook(R). At the initial PC ... Continue reading
Coachmen's First Quarter Conference Call on the Internet
ELKHART, Ind., April 19 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced it will release its 2005 first quarter financial results after the close of trading on Monday, April 25, 2005. The Company will hold a conference call and real-time webcast to discuss the first quarter results and outlook on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. T ... Continue reading
Cobasys Signs on to Sponsor New Student Engineering Competition Series
ORION, Mich., April 19 -- Cobasys announced today it has joined General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in sponsoring Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility. Challenge X is a new three-year engineering competition series that challenges student teams from seventeen North American universitie ... Continue reading
Common Scents: New AroMetrics Redefines Car Air Freshener Market
Newest member of Valvoline family of brands eliminates blast of scent, lasts longer LEXINGTON, Ky., April 19 -- Bad car air fresheners are almost cliche: they look silly, overwhelm drivers with an initial blast of scent and don't last very long. Until now. AroMetrics(TM) joins the Eagle One/Valvoline family of brands w ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Declares Dividend
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 19 -- Dana Corporation today declared a dividend on its common stock of 12 cents per share, payable on June 15, 2005, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana people design and manufacture products for every major vehicle producer in ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Credit Company Conference for Fixed Income Investors
David Cosper, Ford Motor Credit Company vice chairman and CFO, will present to fixed income investors in Amsterdam on Tuesday, April 26, from 9:15-10:00 a.m. local Amsterdam time (3:15-4 a.m. ET). Cosper's presentation is part of the American Financial Services Association's 2005 Finance Industry Conference for Europea ... Continue reading
Discrete Wireless Announces GPRS Service for MARCUS(R) 6 GPS Fleet Management System
New System Provides GSM Support and Canadian Roaming ATLANTA, April 19 -- Atlanta-based Discrete Wireless, Inc. a leading provider of GPS Fleet Management Systems, today announced a unique GPRS service for their Marcus v6 Fleet Management System. The system supports multiple GSM carriers in the U.S. and Canada, and wil ... Continue reading
Dolby Pro Logic II Approved for iBiquity HD Radio System
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19 -- Dolby Laboratories and iBiquity Digital Corporation have approved Dolby(R) Pro Logic(R) II as an audio format for the iBiquity HD Radio(TM) system. Dolby Pro Logic II technology provides a high-quality, full surround sound experience on any two-channel service, such as stereo radio and televi ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Receives Four Awards From Sears Including Supplier of the Year in Two Categories
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 19, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) has received four prestigious supplier awards from Sears, Roebuck and Co. for 2004. They include Supplier of the Year in the automotive segment and a Partner in Progress award. Federal-Mogul also received Supplier of the Year for Quality in both ... Continue reading
Fitch Expects to Rate Honda Auto Receivables 2005-2 Owner Trust 'F1+/AAA'
NEW YORK--April 19, 2005--Fitch Ratings expects to assign ratings to the receivables-backed class A notes issued by Honda Auto Receivables 2005-2 Owner Trust as listed below: -- $242,000,000 3.182% class A-1 asset-backed notes, 'F1+'; -- $237,000,000 3.650% class A-2 asset-backed notes, 'AAA'; -- $322,000,000 3.930% cl ... Continue reading
GATX Air Announces Formation of Aircraft Joint Venture
CHICAGO--April 19, 2005--GATX Air today announced the formation of Alster & Thames Partners Ltd., a new aircraft investment joint venture between GATX Air and HSH Nordbank AG. The initial assets of the joint venture are approximately $125 million of commercial jet aircraft acquired in the secondary market by GATX Air i ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--April 19, 2005-- Diebold and MDI Partner to Integrate Security Management for the World's Most Recognized Name in Transportation Quality and Safety MDI Security Systems, the foundation of MDI, Inc. , a recognized leader in delivering open integrated access control and video security solutions, today announ ... Continue reading
NowAuto Announces Record Results for Quarter Ending March 31, 2005 and Provides Guidance
Revenue Increased 119% from Prior Quarter; Company Expects over $.30 EPS for 2005 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 19 -- NowAuto, Inc. , a leader in used auto sales, sub-prime auto financing, and GPS solutions, reported revenue of $2.5 million for the three-month period ending March 31, 2005. First quarter revenue was up from ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 19 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15802 ) has announced the addition of Automotive Aftermarket in China to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Our Automotive Aftermarket in China industry profile is an essential resou ... Continue reading
Sanyo Debuts ECD-HD1990M HD Radio/MP3/WMA/CD Car Audio Receiver
LAS VEGAS, April 19 -- Sanyo today announced a new car audio receiver model ECD-HD1990M; a full featured, HD Radio(TM) 200W receiver which supports the playback of MP3 and WMA music. The advantages that HD Radio offers over traditional AM/FM broadcasts include crystal-clear, static-free reception, the ability to broadc ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Receives Upgraded Credit Rating From Moody's Investors Service
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 19 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today confirmed that Moody's Investors Service upgraded the company's credit rating and outlook. Moody's upgraded the senior secured credit facility rating to Ba2 and confirmed other ratings. Additionally, the company's overall rati ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Selects Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster to Provide Enhanced Ticketing and Event Marketing Sales Services for Six Speedway Motorsports Facilities on NASCAR Circuit Multi-Year Agreement Includes Sales & Marketing Distribution, Electronic Ticketing, Online Account Management & More to Enhance Fan Experience LOS ANGELES, April 19 -- Speedway Motorsp ... Continue reading
BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 19 -- SKI & Company, agency of record for General Motors Racing, announced today a new licensing agreement with Nielsen Sports for their new innovative service, Sponsorship Scorecard(TM). The partnership will employ the sponsorship verification and measurement product -- Sponsorship Scorecard(TM) ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
CANTON, Ohio, April 19 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2005 to shareholders of record as of May 20, 2005. It will be the 332nd consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company. (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading
Thomas Equipment Inc. Completes $25M Institutional Equity Raise and Enters New Phase
MILWAUKEE, Wis.--April 19, 2005-- Thomas secures over $50.0M in purchase orders from customers for 2005 shipments and announces work force and supply chain growth. Thomas Equipment Inc. ("Thomas") (OTCBB:TEQI) today announced that it completed a US $25M institutional equity offering advised by Halpern Capital Inc., www ... Continue reading
Timken Launches New Tag Line: Where You Turn
CANTON, Ohio, April 19 -- The Timken Company announced today at its annual meeting of shareholders a new corporate tag line: Where You Turn. "Customers around the world rely on our products wherever their parts move and turn, on land, on sea and in space," said James W. Griffith, president and CEO. "But the line Where ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Expands Chinese Operations
SHANGHAI, China, April 19 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced the expansion of its facilities in Anting, China in support of the Company's growing Chinese and Asia Pacific customer base. The Company announced the expansion of one facility in Anting and the relocation of another from its current Shanghai ci ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Quarterly Dividend
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--April 19, 2005--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share payable on June 1, 2005 to shareholders of record on May 10, 2005. UnitedAuto, which has pursued a strategy base ... Continue reading
Urban Science Opens Beijing Office to Help Automakers Optimize Dealership Networks in China
DETROIT, April 19 -- Global retail-efficiency consultant Urban Science has announced the opening of Urban Science Applications, Inc. (USAI) in Beijing, China on April 8, 2005. USAI will serve the need for improved management of dealer networks within the region's fast-growing and diverse automotive market. Urban Scienc ... Continue reading
Waters Corporation Q1 2005 Financial Results Webcast Invitation
MILFORD, Mass.--April 19, 2005--Waters Corporation will webcast its Q1 2005 financial results conference call live on April 26th at 8:30 a.m. eastern time. To listen to the conference call connect to Waters' corporate information website, www.waters.info, choose Investor Relations and click on the Live Webcast. A repla ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 19 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15968 ) has announced the addition of Germany Company Car Data Report to 2008 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The landscape of the company car market has changed considerably i ... Continue reading
W. J. Timken, Jr. Elected Vice Chairman of The Timken Company
CANTON, Ohio, April 19 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today elected Ward J. ("Tim") Timken, Jr. to the position of vice chairman - board of directors. Mr. Timken currently has corporate responsibilities as executive vice president. As vice chairman, these responsibilities will be expanded to encompass ... Continue reading
ZAP Announces Smart Car Receives Final Regulatory Approval for U.S. Sale
SANTA ANA, Calif,--April 19, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced that the Smart Car Americanized by ZAP has cleared the final regulatory hurdles for sale in the United States. ZAP also announced that it has in-hand over three-quarters of a ... Continue reading
SHEAR SUSPENDED, PLACED ON PROBATION
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 19, 2005) – NASCAR announced Tuesday that Joe Shear Jr., crew chief of the No. 1 Dodge driven by Johnny Sauter in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been suspended until May 18 (the next four races beginning at Phoenix) and placed on probation until December 31, 2005 after rule violations Sat ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 19 -- Topic: "Roll Out at the Ritz" Automotive Conference Take an innovative look at the new, youth-oriented niche market of customization and how OEMs, aftermarket suppliers and the media can work together to harness this market's potential. The event is sponsored by Harris Interactive(R) and WW ... Continue reading
Radio Manufacturers Introduce Wide Range of New HD Radio Products, Lower Prices
ADA, Polk, Radiosophy, Rotel, Sanyo and Yamaha Introduce New HD Radio(TM) Receivers in Response to Growing Number of HD Radio Stations on Air LAS VEGAS, April 19 -- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show -- Executives representing Boston Acoustics, Good Guys, Panasonic, Polk Audio, Radiosophy(TM) and Sanyo joi ... Continue reading
BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) Automated Transmission Technology Available On New VW Jetta
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 19 -- BorgWarner DualTronic(TM), the company's wet-clutch and control-system technology for automated transmissions, will be available on turbocharged direct-injected gasoline (TFSI) models of the all-new 2005 VW Jetta. The vehicle went on sale in the U.S. and Canada in March. VW refers to th ... Continue reading
Metaldyne to Open Two New Plants in China
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 19 -- Metaldyne today announced the company is expanding its presence in China with the opening of two new manufacturing facilities: one in Hangzhou, and another breaking ground in Suzhou this summer. The Hangzhou facility, called Metaldyne Chassis Manufacturing Hangzhou, will begin producing ste ... Continue reading
New 2006 Hyundai Sonata Pricing Announced
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new 2006 Sonata, Hyundai's best-selling model. The first 2006 Sonata rolled off the production line in March at Hyundai's all-new manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Ala. The 2006 Hyundai Sonata is an all-new vehicle featuring r ... Continue reading
AURORA, Ill., April 19 -- The 2005 Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas on March 19 will go down in history as having opened new doors for women everywhere. In front of 37,000 fans at Sam Boyd Stadium, Debrah Miceli, better known by her fans as Madusa, became the first woman ever to earn the esteemed Monster Jam World ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Introduces New 2006 Winnebago View and Itasca Navion
FOREST CITY, Iowa--April 19, 2005-- -- Fuel Efficient Class C Diesel Motor Homes -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the leading United States (U.S.) motor home manufacturer, has now launched its new 2006 fuel-efficient Winnebago View and Itasca Navion motor homes. Winnebago Industries' Chairman, CEO and President Bruce He ... Continue reading
Delphi Showcases Technology to Enhance Driving Experience at Shanghai Auto Show
Delphi display highlights technology tied to show theme "Better Auto, Better Life" SHANGHAI, China, April 19 -- Delphi Corp. will use the upcoming Auto Shanghai show to display its latest product offerings that help make driver's lives easier, safer and more comfortable. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020 ... Continue reading
Reg Technologies Announces Successful Combustion Test Completed with Rand Cam Engine New Vane Design
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--April 19, 2005--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS)/Reg Technologies, Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange:RRE)(OTCBB:REGRF) has received confirmation that Shane Kabish, a rotary engine specialist and our consultant for the testing and development for the Rand Cam(TM) engine, has completed several successfu ... Continue reading
Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus Powered by a UQM(R) Propulsion System and Generator Under Test
FREDERICK, Colo., April 19 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that a tier one supplier to automotive companies worldwide, is testing a hybrid electric StarTrans Senator Series shuttle bus converted by Transportation Techniques, LLC ("TransTeq") and pow ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--April 19, 2005--Vehicle manufacturers are clamoring for more flexibility in the low-speed, single-wire controller area network (CAN) transceivers currently used in automotive applications. To meet this market demand, Freescale Semiconductor is offering single-wire CAN transceivers that boast 8- and 14-pin ... Continue reading
SaVi Media Group Develops Solution to Reduce Smoke Density in Diesel Engines;COREC System
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 19, 2005--SaVi Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SVMI) today announced that the Company has developed a particulate reduction technology that provides a solution to the environmental hazard caused by high smoke density levels in diesel engine emissions. The "Cycloneator", an eco-friendly technology, was ... Continue reading
Award-winning TracVision A5 and DIRECTV Programming to be Available as Dealer-installed Accessory
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--April 19, 2005--A ride in a stylish Cadillac Escalade sport utility vehicle just became even more entertaining with today's announcement that Cadillac dealers throughout the United States will begin offering the award-winning TracVision(R) A5 automotive satellite TV system from KVH Industries, Inc., a ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Net Income Increases
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--April 19, 2005--United Auto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced a 13.3% rise in first quarter net income and its 24th consecutive quarter of record results. Total revenue for the quarter increased 13.8% to $2.6 billion. The growth in revenue includes a 0.6 ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Dealer Group Projects First Quarter Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 19 -- Consistent with its expectations for a challenging first quarter, Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that first quarter 2005 earnings from continuing operations is projected at $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $0.51 for the same quarter last year. ... Continue reading
AORC Applauds Congressional Effort to Increase Use of Seat Belts in Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) today commended the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for including a provision in reauthorization legislation for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which would incentivize the use of seat belts by dri ... Continue reading
Timken Company Earnings Per Share Double on Record First Quarter Sales and Net Income
CANTON, Ohio, April 19 -- The Timken Company today reported record sales of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2005, up 19 percent from a year ago, driven by strong industrial demand. Timken had record net income of $58.2 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $28.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, in t ... Continue reading
On the Eve of Earth Day, Caltrans Launches ''Don't Trash California'' Campaign
--California Department of Transportation WHAT: Statewide launch of the "Don't Trash California" public education campaign, a 22-month, $6.5 million effort to reduce the amount of pollutants (especially litter) that enter the highway storm drains. WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 2005 10 a.m. WHERE: State Capitol Building -- ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports Record Second-Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, April 19 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) the leading supplier of automotive systems and facility management and control, today reported record results for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, consistent with its guidance provided on March 8, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) T ... Continue reading
Valeo, Partner of the Compact Car Co-Developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota
PARIS, France, April 19 -- On the occasion of the launch of the Peugeot 107, Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo, Valeo announces that it supplies these vehicles with 14 of its product lines. The heating and air conditioning systems are manufactured in Rakovnik, Czech Republic and air-conditioning compressors are delivered fro ... Continue reading
Rage Gauge: New Study Shows Drivers Less Angry, More Alert When Scent Is Added to Car Environment
80 percent of survey respondents "feel better" when their cars smell good LEXINGTON, Ky., April 19 -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 100,000 automobile accidents are caused each year by drivers falling asleep at the wheel, resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths. AAA reports that ... Continue reading
Lost Drive-In Resurrected With 18-Title Deal with Warner Bros.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--April 19, 2005--SPEED Channel VP of Programming Robert Ecker announced today that SPEED Channel will revive its signature movie block, Lost Drive-In(R), signing an 18-movie deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution. "The original Lost Drive-In franchise was launched in 1996, so as the 10th ann ... Continue reading
Bill Auberlen - another GT2 record
Bill Auberlen enjoyed another record-setting race weekend, this time with a powerful GT2 performance in the American Le Mans Series event at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga. Auberlen, of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Robin Liddell of Edinburgh, Scotland, were on form all week, pacing the No. 50 Panoz Esperante GTLM to the h ... Continue reading
Ford Motor, Mazda and Chinese Partner Sign Engine Joint Venture Deal
NANJING, China April 19, 2005; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co., Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. and Chinese partner Changan Automotive Group announced a joint venture Tuesday to build a new engine plant in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing. The plant will make engines for the auto companies' factories in China, Ford sa ... Continue reading
First Quarter 2005 Revenues Show Sustained Growth for Sanef
PARIS--April 19, 2005--First table, Subscriptions & Telematic Services under Q1-2005 should read: 6.1 (sted 7.7). The corrected release reads: FIRST QUARTER 2005 REVENUES SHOW SUSTAINED GROWTH FOR SANEF Sanef group revenues of 254 Million EUR for the first quarter of 2005 (Q1 2005) showed an increase of 9.1% over Q1 20 ... Continue reading
ACE Launches New Commercial Motor Third Party Property Damage Excess Product
LONDON--April 19, 2005--ACE Europe today announced the launch of a brand new Commercial Motor Third Party Property Damage Excess product. The new product, which is believed to be unique in the UK insurance market, provides stand-alone top-up cover for damage to third party property, over and above the usual commercial ... Continue reading
AutoZone Offers Money-Saving Gas Mileage Tips During National Car Care Month
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 19 -- With record-high gas prices, AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, says this is a great time to make sure consumers are getting the most out of every tank. And, with April being National Car Care Month, it is a great time for a spring tune-up to help you do just that. These mo ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Road Atlanta race
short wing Terry Borcheller and ACEMCO Motorsports scored a fourth-place GT1 finish in the April 17 American Le Mans Series race at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., despite a rule change that significantly altered the aerodynamic balance of the team's No. 63 Saleen S7R. ACEMCO was forced to reduce the size of the car's ... Continue reading
School Bus Racing Returns to SSP on Thursday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Great American School Bus Racing Returns to SSP on Thursday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (April 18, 2005) – This Thursday night, April 21, the Great American School Bus Races return to the Susquehanna Speedway Park for the first time this season. Also featur ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorsports: Jim Beam Texas Race Report
Post Race Report<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Jim Beam Racing/<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Robby Gordon Motorsports No. 7 Jim Beam Chevrolet Samsung Radio Shack 500 Sunday, April 17, 2005 Race 7/36 Dallas, TX (April 18, 2 ... Continue reading
Keith Lawrence Joins Mitsubishi Motors North America as Executive Vice President of Fixed Operations
CYPRESS, Calif., April 18 -- Keith D. Lawrence today joins Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) as executive vice president of fixed operations. Lawrence comes to MMNA from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) in Tokyo, where he served as senior executive advisor, working primarily in strategic global quality im ... Continue reading
National Volunteer Week, April 18-22 DETROIT, April 18 -- Thanks in part to assistance from the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources (CHR), twelve teams of Detroit high school students will perform valuable community service this week during National Volunteer Week. The twelve Detroit teams, part of the UAW-GM POWERTEAMS ... Continue reading
Inside Track Readers' Choice Award Nominees Announced
For immediate release: April 18, 2005 From: Inside Track Motorsport News Inside Track Readers’ Choice Award Nominees Announced Program aimed at celebrating the best of Canadian motorsports opens balloting TORONTO, ON – The voting has opened on the third annual “Castrol Presents the Inside Track Reader ... Continue reading
Strong Texas Finish Puts Waltrip and NAPA Team Back on Track
Strong Texas Finish Puts Waltrip and NAPA Team Back on Track Grapevine, Texas (April 18) - Michael Waltrip qualified the NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevy in the 21st position, but when the green flag dropped at the Samsung/RadioShack 500 he headed straight toward the front. After avoiding wrecks on lap four and lap nine, Waltrip' ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Beetle Owners Prepare for Annual Pilgrimage to Roswell2K
ROSWELL, N.M., April 18 -- Owning a New Volkswagen Beetle is novel for some and hinges on a spiritual experience for others. No matter what a person's level of devotion to the car, one thing is for certain: The 6th Annual Roswell2K gathering on June 17-19 is the place for New Beetle owners and enthusiasts to show off t ... Continue reading
Subaru Continues Support of National Car Care Month
-- April Kicks Off Nationwide Focus on Vehicle Maintenance -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its continued support of National Car Care Month (NCCM), a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, government, media and the Car Care Council focusing motorists' attention on the n ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--April 18, 2005--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of thirty-one and one-quarter cents ($.3125) per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable July 1, 2005 to shareholders of record June 10, 2005. About Genuine Parts Company Genuine Part ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile DRIVE THE MILE Successful
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Jim Tretow Director of Public Relations (414) 453-5761 jtretow@milwaukeemile.com MILWAUKEE MILE'S ANNUAL 'DRIVE THE MILE' EVENT A SUCCESS, HUNDREDS OF RACE FANS TAKE LAPS IN PERSONAL VEHICLES (Milwaukee, Wis.) April 16, 2005 - The Milwaukee Mile o ... Continue reading
Citadel Joins 21 Leading Broadcast Groups in Accelerated Rollout of Ibiquity's HD Radio Technology
LAS VEGAS, April 18 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation and Citadel Broadcasting Corporation announced today that the 6th largest radio group will join the coalition of broadcasters that recently announced accelerated plans to convert AM and FM stations to digital HD Radio(TM) technology. Citadel plans to convert 60 statio ... Continue reading
Leonard Uses Lakeland Test To Prepare For Short Track Assaults In 2005
Leonard Uses Lakeland Test To Prepare For Short Track Assaults In 2005 Cape Coral, Florida - - It’s been nearly two years since ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Johnny Leonard has endured a short track event. However, that will change this season as Leonard along with his Florida Motorsports Group have made it ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Offers Free Tips at L.A. Festival of Books
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 18 -- Car-crazed Californians looking to get the upper hand in their next automotive transaction should cruise by the Edmunds.com booth at the Festival of Books at UCLA this weekend. Phil Reed and Mike Hudson, Edmunds.com consumer advice editors and co-authors of "Strategies for Smart Car Bu ... Continue reading
Karmann Keeps Moving with DeMattia
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--April 18, 2005--DeMattia Group, one of the Midwest's leading architecture, construction management and real estate development firms, is happy to announce the completion of Karmann USA's newest manufacturing facility. DeMattia provided design/build services for this facility. The new 144,250 SF manufac ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--April 18, 2005--Flexcar, the nation's largest provider of car-sharing services, today announced that Stephen Campbell has joined the company's board of directors and marketing veteran Mark Nassutti has joined as director of special projects. Flexcar's innovative program provides members with access to a fleet ... Continue reading
ABI Research: Factory-Fitted Automotive Navigation Faces Growing Threats Across Several Fronts
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--April 18, 2005--A new study from global market intelligence firm ABI Research has identified a host of new threats that are chipping away at automakers' attempts to increase navigation hardware sales. Depending on the region, automakers have been facing stiffer competition not only from traditional af ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names Ramzi Hermiz Senior Vice President, Sealing Systems
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 18, 2005--President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont announced today the appointment of Ramzi Hermiz as senior vice president, Sealing Systems and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ). "Ramzi brings to Sealing Systems a broad knowledge of the ... Continue reading
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