$250 Billion Automotive Aftermarket Poised for Improvements with New Solution From SAP
SAP, Praxis Software and Valogix Deliver e-Commerce and Inventory Management In Integrated SAP(R) Business One Solution CHICAGO, July 19 -- America's $250 billion automotive aftermarket businesses have new opportunities to increase sales, reduce inventory, improve service levels and increase productivity with a new sma ... Continue reading
Focusing on Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty to Drive Call Center Sales Revenues
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 19 -- It is widely recognized that increased competition and commoditization of products and services make it more difficult for organizations to differentiate their product and service offerings in the mature U.S. marketplace. More than ever, leading organizations are focusing on client facing ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. and KTM Announce Strategic Partnership
MINNEAPOLIS--July 19, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) announced today that it will purchase a 24-percent interest in Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM Power Sports AG, formerly known as Cross Holding AG, and partner with KTM on several important strategic projects. The goal of the partnership is to strengthe ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--July 19, 2005--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today announced that its Board has elected Jill Schnitzer Edelson to fill a vacant seat on the Board and that it has taken steps to have a majority of its Board be independent directors as defined by NASDAQ rules. As part of this planned transition, the Bo ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Reaches Final Agreement on Terms of Previously Announced Plant Closure
LIVONIA, Mich., July 19 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced that on July 18 it received notice of final approval from the appropriate government agency for the planned closure of its Burgos, Spain manufacturing facility. The Company initially disclosed its intent to close the facility, along with an estimate for ... Continue reading
LAKEWOOD, Colo.--July 19, 2005--WFS Financial announced that it has chosen GE Auto Warranty Services as its exclusive provider of vehicle service contracts for its national network of automobile dealers. GE Auto Warranty Services' extensive product offerings, electronic contract fulfillment and e-claims processing will ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Inducts NHRA's Johnson Into Wall of Fame
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Infineon Raceway Inducts NHRA's Warren Johnson Into Wall of Fame SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Legendary racer Warren Johnson will be honored at the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway by becoming the first-ever drag racer to be inducted into the raceway's Wall o ... Continue reading
The Mystery of the RSV Safety Vehicle - What Happened?
Snide's Rekmarks; In the mid 1970's the U.S. government invested 30 million dollars in the design an creation of an "ultra-safe" and fuel efficient(32 mpg) car for the masses...it was built and worked well. But in the early 1990's the 30 or so that were built and tested were shreded...and today none exist. Here are two ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago, Disney 'Celebration' Targets Mouseketeering Cubs Fans
AURORA, Ill., July 19 -- AAA Chicago is betting that a host of loyal Chicago Cubs fans will trade in their team baseball caps for a set of mouse ears this December. Dubbed the "Walt Disney World Happiest Celebration on Earth Vacation for Cubs Players & Fans," AAA Travel, the official travel arm of AAA Chicago, will fea ... Continue reading
Fitch Revises DaimlerChrysler Outlook To Stable
CHICAGO--July 19, 2005--Fitch Ratings has today revised the Outlook on DaimlerChrysler AG's (DCX) 'BBB+' senior unsecured rating to Stable from Positive. The short-term rating is affirmed at 'F2'. The Outlook revision reflects Fitch's view that, given the recent performance of the Mercedes Car Group and competitive pre ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Declares Dividend
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 19 -- The Board of Directors of Dana Corporation today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of 12 cents per share, payable on September 15, 2005, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2005. Dana people design and manufacture products for every major vehicle producer in the world. Dan ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 19 -- Who says hybrids are designed to save gasoline? True, Toyota's Prius may be a mileage miser, but the Japanese automaker and its Lexus luxury division are rethinking strategy and future gas-electric vehicles may put more emphasis on performance. Find out what's in store and why, in this week's issue ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., July 19 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the company Phase 2 of its $2.6 million program for the development and advancement of next generation hydrogen storage technologies. Quantum and the U.S. Department of Energy are ... Continue reading
"CBS Evening News" Makes Case for KVH & Live Mobile Satellite TV
Dear Friend: > Since you've expressed interest in mobile entertainment, or actively cover telecom, consumer tech, or the automotive accessory market, I thought the following might interest you... Last night, KVH Industries' TracVision A5 the only low-profile satellite TV system for passenger cars currently on the ma ... Continue reading
Automakers Shift Web Traffic Into High Gear In June
Consumers Turn to the Web to Help Plan Vacations, Parties, Outdoor Activities and Other Summer Rituals RESTON, Va., July 19 -- comScore Media Metrix today released its monthly analysis of consumer activity at the top online properties and categories. In June, General Motors' new financing option and other highly public ... Continue reading
The 2005 Honda Odyssey is a Minivan with Maxi Comfort. By Bruce Hidaka-Gordon The Honda Odyssey used for this test was the Touring Edition equipped with all the bells and whistles. Exterior: Not much can be said about the exterior of the Odyssey. I don’t particularly like the styling of minivans and the Odyssey w ... Continue reading
Baltimore and Maryland-Wide crackdown on Aggressive Driving
Ride-along and Experience Aggressive Driving Behaviors First-Hand What: The Smooth Operator Program, in participation with the Maryland Public Safety Driver Training Facility, is hosting a media event, giving reporters an opportunity to see aggressive driving behaviors in action. Experience what it feels like to be in ... Continue reading
ZAP Announces Approval of 2005 Model Year Smart Car
SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 19 -- ZAP , pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today the approval of the 2005 model year Smart Car. ZAP announced that a petition for import eligibility has been granted by the United States Department of Transportation for the 2005 Mode ... Continue reading
Dog Advocate Groups Push for Antifreeze Sans the Sweet
An unusual alliance of consumer groups and a pack of dogs took to the Hill Monday in support for a bill requiring antifreeze manufacturers to make their product less tasty, Reuters reports. The legislation would require manufacturers to put denatonium benzoate, a toxic agent, into antifreeze to give it a bitter taste. ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record Sales and Earnings for Second Quarter and First Half of 2005
ATLANTA--July 19, 2005--Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005. Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.5 billion were up 8% compared to the second quarter of 2004. Net income was $ ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Executive Appointments at Premier Automotive Group, The Americas
DEARBORN, Mich., July 19 -- Ford Motor Company today announced the following executive officer appointments and elections at two of its automotive operating groups, Premier Automotive Group and The Americas: Premier Automotive Group: -- Effective September 1, Joe Greenwell is appointed vice president, Government Affair ... Continue reading
The New Re-Designed BMW 325 Dethrones Infiniti G35 on LeaseCompare.com's Top 10 List
CINCINNATI--July 19, 2005--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com for the second quarter of 2005. The Infiniti G35 has finally relinquished its two ye ... Continue reading
VW Dealers Leave Dallas Meeting Optimistic; Charismatic Chairman Talks of Revitalization Plan
Washington DC July 19, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that most of Volkswagen’s 640 North American-based dealers were on hand in Dallas late last week as part of a one-day annual meeting to discuss company plans to improve quality and generate new profits. During the meeting, which was closed to media and th ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Revenues Increase 20%;
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--July 19, 2005--United Auto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced its 25th consecutive quarter of record revenues and a 25 basis-point improvement in gross margin to 14.8%. Total revenue increased 20% to $2.7 billion, including a 7.2% increase in same-store r ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Receives Technology of the Year Award in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Market
PALO ALTO, Calif.--July 19, 2005--Azure Dynamics Corporation will be presented with the 2005 Technology Leadership of the Year Award tonight at Frost & Sullivan's Excellence in Emerging Technologies Awards Banquet in recognition of the company's pioneering work in developing hybrid electric drivetrains. The technology, ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & WASHINGTON--July 19, 2005-- Star of Show... Lithium-Powered Solar Racer; Hybrid Technologies Executives Complete 3 Major Interviews Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com - is pleased to announce that pursuant to the July 11, 2005, release, interviews were completed and aired with ... Continue reading
Ford profit drops 19 pct, beats forecast
DETROIT July 19, 2005; Reuters said today that Ford Motor Co. reported 19 percent drop in second-quarter profit as it continued to lose vital U.S. market share, but earnings were substantially higher than analysts expected. The second-largest U.S. automaker, which has warned that its automotive operations may not be pr ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy recalls Subarus in China
BEIJING July 19, 2005; Japan Today reported that Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd China is recalling 555 Subaru Legacy vehicles sold in China this year and last because of faulty doors, the company and a Chinese government agency said Tuesday. The China office of the Japanese auto manufacturer is asking buyers of three Legacy ... Continue reading
Music Fan 'Flash Mobbers' Nationwide Registering on www.fusionflashconcerts.com for 'Insider' Details on Free, Secret Performances by Jermaine Dupri, Fat Joe, Yellowcard, The Roots & Other Stars The Artist: Through years of hard work and dedication, Fat Joe has made his mark on music, film, clothing and urban culture. ... Continue reading
'Charity Chopper' Highlights Downtown Fund-Raising Event
--PPG Industries When: Tuesday, July 19 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Who: Dave Perewitz of Perewitz Cycle Fab and PPG Industries' automotive refinish business, to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. What: See the Charity Chopper - a one-of-a-kind V-twin chopper built by Perewitz Cycle Fab and featuring paint from the Vibra ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--July 19, 2005--According to CCC Information Services Inc.'s 2004 most stolen vehicle report, one of every 200 registered 1999 Acura Integra's was stolen last year, making it 2004's most stolen vehicle. The 2002 BMW M Roadster and the 1998 Acura Integra ranked as the second and third most stolen vehicles respec ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Second-Quarter 2005 Financial Results
- Net income of 47 cents per share, or $946 million. - Earnings from continuing operations of 47 cents per share, or $936 million, excluding special items.* - Worldwide automotive pre-tax loss of $245 million, excluding special items. - Financial Services sector pre-tax profit of $1.3 billion. - Full-year earnings guid ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Earns $740 Million in the Second Quarter
DEARBORN, Mich., July 19 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $740 million in the second quarter of 2005, down $157 million from earnings of $897 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis from continuing operations, Ford Motor Credit earned $1.2 billion in the second quarter, compared with $1.4 billion ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 18, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER SPRINT FQ POINTS TIGHTEN UP! Bobby East holds a slim lead in the latest Earl's Fast Qualifying points in USAC's Valvoline National Sprint Car Series, despite not competing in last week's events. He is now just four points ahead of Levi Jones and si ... Continue reading
STEELE, UNDEFEATED ON PAVEMENT THIS YEAR READY TO EXPAND LAPS LED RECORD AT MILWAUKEE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 18, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-186 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. is the all-time leader in terms of USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown laps led and hopes to expand that record this weekend when the series visits the famed Milwaukee Mile in Wisconsin. Steele has led 1,643 laps, which ... Continue reading
"INDIANA SPRINT WEEK" RACES THIS WEEK KRUSEMAN 2, HINES 1; RAIN FORCES PUTNAMVILLE POSTPONEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 18, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-187 "Indiana Sprint Week" slate concludes with four races this week, beginning with Tuesday night's rescheduled race at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville. Rains forced the postponement at Putnamville prior to the conclusion of qualifying Satu ... Continue reading
TORRID WESTERN SPRINT POINT RACE IGNITES THIS SATURDAY AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 18, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-189 One of USAC's most hotly-contested point races of 2005 resumes this Saturday at Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, Utah as the Valvoline Western Sprint Cars attack the 3/8-mile paved oval in the Utah capital. Two-time series champion ... Continue reading
WYSONG, WATERS EYE "WESTERN" INVASION SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 18, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-192 Jimmy Wysong and Jim Waters, separated by just 16 points, will continue their battle for the 2005 USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Group Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Championship this Saturday, but will have their hands full at the 3/8-mile paved Ro ... Continue reading
CRA SPRINTS RESUME SATURDAY AT PERRIS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 18, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-191 CRA SPRINTS RESUME SATURDAY AT PERRIS The Valvoline USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, idle the past two weeks to allow participants to compete in USAC's Valvoline "Indiana Sprint Week" Series, resumes this Saturday night at the Perris (Calif.) Aut ... Continue reading
WESTERN MIDGETS GEAR UP FOR LINCOLN & BELLEVILLE TYLER BROWN TAKES VENTURA 20-LAPPER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 18, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-190 WESTERN MIDGETS GEAR UP FOR LINCOLN & BELLEVILLE TYLER BROWN TAKES VENTURA 20-LAPPER USAC's Western Midget Car Series is preparing for late-July races in Lincoln, Neb. and Belleville, Kan. following Tyler Brown's victory in Saturday night's ... Continue reading
WISE LEADS MIDGETS TO MILWAUKEE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 18, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-188 WISE LEADS MIDGETS TO MILWAUKEE Josh Wise of Riverside, Calif., hoping to follow the recent success of his car owner, NASCAR star Tony Stewart, leads the USAC National Midget Car Series to the Milwaukee Mile in Wisconsin this weekend. Wise h ... Continue reading
IOWA, WISCONSIN ROAD SWING UP NEXT FOR MIDWEST FOCUS CARS; LAKEVILLE RAINED OUT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-193 IOWA, WISCONSIN ROAD SWING UP NEXT FOR MIDWEST FOCUS CARS; LAKEVILLE RAINED OUT The USAC Midwest Ford Focus Midget Car Series returns to competition this weekend in Iowa and Wisconsin following a rainout of last Friday’s scheduled even ... Continue reading
SPEEDROME RAINED OUT; KUHN, WILLIAMS, HENDRICK CONTINUE TITLE CHASE THURSDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-185 SPEEDROME RAINED OUT; KUHN, WILLIAMS, HENDRICK CONTINUE TITLE CHASE THURSDAY Hoosiers Brad Kuhn of Avon, Jamie Williams of Columbus and Jonathan Hendrick of Fortville will continue their title chases for “Thursday Night Thunder” ... Continue reading
SBORO LEADS NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS TO SEEKONK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-195 SBORO LEADS NORTHEAST FOCUS MIDGETS TO SEEKONK Fresh off a two-week break from competition, the USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series returns to action Saturday for its second visit to Seekonk Speedway in Seekonk, Mass. Michael Sboro o ... Continue reading
UTC Power's Fuel Cell for Cars Achieves Trouble-free Milestone
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., July 18 -- UTC Power, a division of United Technologies Corp. , today announced that one of its S500 model transportation fuel cells successfully powered a 2003 Nissan X- Trail FCV for more than 25,000 trouble-free kilometers -- a significant milestone for automotive fuel cells. The vehicle was su ... Continue reading
BARBER WINS AGAIN, LEADS CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUS SERIES TO WATSONVILLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 11, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-194 BARBER WINS AGAIN, LEADS CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUS SERIES TO WATSONVILLE The USAC California Ford Focus Dirt Midget Car Series returns to action Saturday at Watsonville Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., with a new points leader. Chase Barber of M ... Continue reading
WHAT: Petter Solberg, Subaru World Rally Team driver and 2003 World Rally Champion will be visiting the U.S. coinciding with the launch of the 2006 Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) Rally fans and Subaru enthusiasts can meet Petter Solberg and be among the ... Continue reading
Timken Launches Maintenance Tool Line into the U.S. and Canada
CANTON, Ohio, July 18 -- Timken has announced the expansion of its line of maintenance tools from Europe into the United States and Canada. The tool line includes induction heaters, hydraulic pullers and impact fitting tools for use in demanding industrial applications where press- fit parts are critical to machine lif ... Continue reading
Rick Crawford - Memphis Motorsports Park Preview
Contact: Craig Bailey O'Reilly 200 Performance PR Plus Memphis Motorsports Park 704.377.8727 (office) Memphis, Tennessee 704.507.2456 (mobile) July 22-23, 2005 cbailey@pprplus.com Rick Crawford's Memphis Motorsports Park Results Date Start Finish Laps Status 6/19/04 14 19 200/200 Running 6/21/03 6 11 200/200 Running 6/ ... Continue reading
ZF FAWER Manufactures Axle Systems and Chassis Components for the Chinese Market NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 18 -- ZF FAWER Chassis Technology Co. Ltd. -- a joint venture between ZF and Chinese supplier, FAWER -- opened a new axle systems and chassis components plant in Changchun, China last week. Currently, the 766,000 sq ... Continue reading
Topless Late Models at SSP on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SSP Returns to Racing on Thursday Night with Topless Late Models NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (July 18, 2005) – This Thursday night, July 21, SSP will return to racing action with a great night of fun and entertainment featuring the topless Late Models from ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- July 22 and July 29 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UMRA TQ MIDGETS FRIDAY - JULY 22 O'Neal Wood Products/Monroe County Pizza Dept. Modifieds Tire & Wheel Center Super Stocks BLOOMINGTON, IN (Jul ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
