How to Choose an Auto Body Shop
ANNAPOLIS, Md.--Sept. 2, 2005--You've been blindsided by a delivery truck, sideswiped in a parking lot, or a tree came down on your car in last night's big storm. Auto insurance will mostly pay the bill, but how can you be sure to get the best repair job? There are a few essential steps to get the best auto body shop w ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 2, 2005--Building upon its strong off-road racing heritage, Nissan today announced it will expand into the Pro-2 Division of the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series with an all-new Titan full-size race truck. Titan marks Nissan's first full-size truck entry into a racing series. It will be ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 2 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the United Auto Workers agreed to extend their existing labor contract while discussions on a new contract continue. The existing contract expired at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 1, and the contract extension is not to exceed 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, September 15. A tota ... Continue reading
Cytec Update on Gulf Coast Plant Operations After Hurricane Katrina
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Sept. 2, 2005--Cytec Industries Inc. is in the process of recovery operations at two manufacturing facilities that were impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The Building Block Chemicals' Fortier plant outside of New Orleans is currently shut down and the Cytec Performance Specialties facility in Mobile, ... Continue reading
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Sept. 2, 2005--Earl Scheib, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ESHB) announced today that it is extending its tender offer of $4.25 per share for the purchase of all shares of Capital Stock held by stockholders of the Company owning 99 shares or less, as of the close of business on July 15, 2005. The offer origina ... Continue reading
Fitch Assigns Indicative Rating of 'BB+' to ArvinMeritor Notes
NEW YORK--Sept. 2, 2005--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the senior unsecured 'BB+' rating and Stable Outlook of ArvinMeritor, Inc. (ARM). The company has announced an exchange tender offer for up to $300 million in face amount of its $499 million 6.8% notes due 2009 and its $150 million 7 1/8% notes also due 2009. Fitch ha ... Continue reading
Former MG Rover Workers Talk of Protests
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 2, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23651) has announced the addition of World Automotive Manufacturing - September 2005 to their offering. World Automotive Manufacturing is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the ... Continue reading
Governor Rendell Outlines Scenario on Possible Cut in Gas Tax and Impact on State Transportation
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 -- The attached chart, which Governor Rendell discussed today at a press conference, describes the impact of cutting Pennsylvania's gasoline tax at various levels and for a one, two, three or four-month period. Governor Rendell explained that the per person amount would be in the form of a rebate ... Continue reading
Hurricane Katrina, Record Gas Prices Spark ZAP Electric Car Sales
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sept. 2, 2005--Transportation pioneer ZAP (PCX:ZP) announced today that sales for its electric cars have picked up recently due to concerns over record oil, gas prices. Hurricane Katrina has been blamed for an abrupt spike in oil and gas prices with prices rising over $3 in many parts of the country ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Fully Operational in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Sept. 2, 2005--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, is pleased to report that its facilities in the Gulf states escaped serious damage and avoided the flood waters in spite of catastrophic losses that occurred in ... Continue reading
Jeg scores runner-up finish in Hemi Shootout; Pro qualifying begins (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series AMS Staff Leasing Pro Mod Challenge NHRA Mac Tools US Nationals Indianapolis Raceway Park Indianapolis, IN Sept. 2nd / Friday Summary Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT (Pro Stock) Jeg Coughlin - West Coast HEMI's / Barracuda (Su ... Continue reading
KUNO WITTMER QUICKEST HONDA/MICHELIN CHALLENGE SERIES DRIVER AT MOSPORT
Two photos of the Honda / Michelin Challenge Series will be sent to e-mail subscribers First Day of Practice at the Mosport Grand Prix KUNO WITTMER QUICKEST HONDA/MICHELIN CHALLENGE SERIES DRIVER AT MOSPORT TORONTO, September 2, 2005 - Kuno Wittmer posted the fastest lap in Friday's Honda/Michelin Challenge Series prac ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Demo Derby Monday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Mr. Jim Tretow, Director of Public Relations, (414) 453-5761, <mailto:jtretow@milwaukeemile.com> jtretow@milwaukeemile.com Labor Day "Hales Corners Demolition Derby at The 'Mile" Returns Monday September 2, 2005 (Milwaukee, Wis.) - This Monday aft ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Hurricane Relief Drive Saturday
Press release attached. Please feel free to cover, pass along to your news department. Your coverage is always appreciated. Thank you! Jim Tretow Director of Public Relations The Milwaukee Mile (414) 453-5761 ext. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Present at the Goldman Sachs Retailing Conference
PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 2, 2005--The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, today announced that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Retailing Conference on Friday, September 9, 2005 at the New York Hilton Hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York City. Chairman ... Continue reading
Shell Provides Consumer Hotlines to Monitor Retail Fuel Price Concerns
HOUSTON, Sept. 2 -- Shell is providing consumers in all 50 states with hotline numbers for consumer protection agencies, so they can report any concerns about price gouging at local stations. Shell does not condone price gouging at the pump and will investigate any reports of such practices. Shell and Motiva have a his ... Continue reading
SmarTire Announces Resignation of Kozak as Director to Increase Independence of Board
Kozak to Continue as President and CEO of SmarTire RICHMOND, Canada, Sept. 2 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that President and CEO Al Kozak has voluntarily resigned as a director to increase the independence of the board. The resignation has no impact on the duties of Kozak as President ... Continue reading
U-Haul Teams Open to Serve Labor Day Movers
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 2 -- U-Haul Company announced that as of 7 a.m. today all U-Haul Centers in the state of Mississippi will be open to support self-movers over the Labor Day weekend. U-Haul maintenance teams from across the Southeast converged on Mississippi as soon as the storm passed. Stockpiles of supplies ha ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon U.S. Nationals Pre-Race Notes
51st Annual U.S. Nationals Indianapolis Raceway Park - Indianapolis, Ind. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon U.S. Nationals Notebook Indianapolis, Ind. (August 30, 2005) * Cruz Pedregon, driver of the Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car, heads to Indianapo ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon U.S. Nationals Pre-Race Notes
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES > >51st Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals >Indianapolis Raceway Park Indianapolis, Ind. >Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing >NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series > >Tony Pedregon U.S. Nationals Notebook >Indianapolis, Ind. (August 31, 2005) > > >* Tony Pedregon, driver of the Q Racing N ... Continue reading
Daramic Announces Global Energy Surcharge
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 -- In order to address increases in the cost of processing oil, natural gas and energy, Daramic will implement a global energy surcharge of 6% effective October 1, 2005 or as soon as contractually allowable in certain cases. "Increases in the cost of oil and energy have unfortunately become a s ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Providing Assistance to Employees, Assessing Damage in New Orleans Area
HOUSTON--Sept. 2, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced today that it is working diligently to assist affected employees and to assess damage to its New Orleans-area platform in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The company has established a hotline for the platform's 524 employees a ... Continue reading
Media Update: The Great American Supercar!
Media Friends: Here's the latest update on the new low-volume 1969 Baldwin-Motion 540 Camaro SuperCoupe that will be shown for the first time on Nov. 1 at the SEMA Show. Also included are comments from Joel Rosen and some of the key people involved with the Camaro SuperCoupe concept and re-launching the Baldwin-Motion ... Continue reading
FONTANA, Calif.--Sept. 2, 2005--California Office of Traffic Safety (CA OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE) and California Speedway (CAS) are proud to join forces with The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racin ... Continue reading
MINI Financial Services To Accommodate Hurricane Victims With Flexible Payment Options
DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- Customers of MINI Financial Services in four states hit by Hurricane Katrina should not have to worry about making their car payments on time. In an attempt to alleviate at least a small part of the financial and emotional burden suffered by hurricane victims, MINI FS will work with those custo ... Continue reading
Porsche, Henzler on Top After SCCA SPEED GT Practice at Mosport
For Immediate Release Porsche, Henzler on Top After SCCA SPEED GT Practice at Mosport CANADA (Sept. 2, 2005) - Porsche entered the Labour Day Weekend Grand Prix of Mosport with a seven-point advantage over Cadillac in the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Manufacturers' Championship Presented by RACER Magazine, ... Continue reading
Jim Taylor, General Manager of Cadillac Division to speak at Motor Press Guild
Jim Taylor to discuss Cadillac's growing international presence along with some future product plans. General Motor's luxury brand is aiming at the European market with debuts at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show, including Cadillac's new global vehicle, the BLS. What does all this mean for North America? Please join us ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated, Its Associates and Franchisees Join Together for Hurricane Katrina Relief
KENOSHA, Wis.--Sept. 2, 2005--Snap-on Incorporated announced today that its associates and franchisees are joining with the American Red Cross to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the company has set up a fund to directly assist those Snap-on franchisees and associates who have been affected ... Continue reading
American Honda Pledges $5 Million, Plus Generators, Vehicles and Other Equipment for Disaster Relief
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2 -- In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, American Honda today announced a pledge of $5 million to the American Red Cross -- Disaster Relief Fund. This contribution from the Honda family of companies includes direct corporate contributions and special employee and dealer m ... Continue reading
Goodyear Mobilizing Airships to Support Hurricane Relief Fundraising
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will use its famous fleet of airships to encourage an ongoing stream of donations in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The only airships with electronic day- and night-signs, the Goodyear blimps will use their signs to encourage donations and pro ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Donates $100,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
MEDFORD, Ore.--Sept. 2, 2005--Lithia Motors, Inc. . Sid DeBoer Chairman/CEO and Dick Heimann President/COO of Lithia Motors announced today that the company would be giving $100,000 to the American Red Cross for its Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Efforts. While we have no operations or employees that were directly a ... Continue reading
DULLES, Va.--Sept. 2, 2005-- Company's Transportation Management Systems Division to Supply its OrbCAD Integrated System to Help Manage a Fleet of 55 Public Transit Vehicles Orbital Sciences Corporation announced today that its Transportation Management Systems division (Orbital TMS) has been selected by Culver City, C ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: FRIDAY RESULTS FROM INDIANAPOLIS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 SCHUMACHER RACES TO QUICKEST AND FASTEST RUN IN MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS HISTORY CLERMONT, Ind. – Tony Schumacher raced to the quickest and fastest performance in the 51 year history of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Friday, highlighting a ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon U.S. Nationals Friday Qualifying Notes
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES U.S. Nationals Qualifying Indianapolis Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Begins Nationals Weekend In 12th MORRISON, Colo. (July 15, 2005) Tony Pedregon and the Q Racing Nitro Funny Car maneuvered his way i ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Friday Qualifying Notes From Indy
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES U.S. Nationals Qualifying Indianapolis Raceway Park Clermont, Ind. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Qualifying Notes From Indy CLERMONT, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2005) Cruz Pedregon, driver of the Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car, ... Continue reading
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