GUELPH, Ontario, and LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Linamar Corporation ("Linamar") (TSX: LNR) and McLaren Performance Technologies, Inc. ("McLaren Performance") (BULLETIN BOARD: MCLN) today announced that they have entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement"). Under the Merger Agreement, each share ... Continue reading
Chicago-Area Multicultural Youth Get a Lesson in Artistic Expression
-- Cross-Country ElectricMOYO Journey Celebrates Artistic Expression Among Multicultural Youth Through Chicago-Based Events WHAT: ElectricMOYO is an interactive journey from Nissan designed to reach out to multicultural youth in 10 markets with the ideals of freedom, access and respect. It is a traveling tour celebrati ... Continue reading
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > NHRA O> '> REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS > BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY > FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2003 > > Final Eliminations Loom for Eager Jr. Racers > DENVER - After several days of preparation by racers and their families from NHRA> '> s South Central, West Central, No ... Continue reading
Official Qualifying Results for Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivi =?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res
Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières Official Qualifying Results for the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup, Round 7, showing driver, car, fast time, lap of fast Time and speed in miles per hour: 1. Scott Pruett, Jaguar XKR, 1:03.890, 4, 85.704. 2. Johnny Miller, Jaguar XKR, 1:04.055, 7, 85.483. 3. ... Continue reading
Pruett Rocks First-Round Practice at Trois-Rivi =?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 Aug. 1, 2003 PRUETT ROCKS FIRST-ROUND PRACTICE AT TROIS-RIVIÈRES TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Quebec ‹ Scott Pruett set the fastest time during first-round Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup practice at Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. ... Continue reading
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CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2003 PRUETT TWO FOR TWO AT TROIS-RIVIÈRES TROIS- RIVIÈRES, Quebec ‹ Scott Pruett continued his assault on the Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières speed charts Friday, by setting the fastest time in second rou ... Continue reading
Results from Second-Round Practice Grand Prix de Trois-Rivi =?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res
Trois-Rivières Grand Prix Trans-Am Series For the BFGoodrich Tires Cup Round 7 Results from Practice 2, showing driver, car, fast time, lap of fast time and speed in miles per hour: 1. Scott Pruett, Jaguar XKR, 1:03.851, 10, 85.756. 2. Claude Bourbonnais (R), Jaguar XKR, 1:04.525, 18, 84.860. 3. ... Continue reading
ROCKETSPORTS RACING =?ISO-8859-1?B?rQ==?= JOHNNY MILLER DRIVER NOTES AND QUOTES
ROCKETSPORTS RACING DRIVER NOTES AND QUOTES TRANS-AM SERIES FOR THE BFGOODRICH TIRES CUP FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST POST-QUALIFYING JOHNNY MILLER, DRIVER OF THE NO. 64 EATON CUTLER-HAMMER JAGUAR XKR, QUALIFIED SECOND FOR TOMORROW¹S TRANS-AM RACE WITH A TIME OF 1:04:057. NOTE 1 TROIS-RIVIERES STATSŠMiller has five previ ... Continue reading
Ruhlman fast in first practice from Trois Rivieres Trans-am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Cristi Brumm 336-210-0980 marketing@ruhlmanmotorsports.com TOP TRANS-AM DRIVER RUHLMAN SET TO REPEAT PODIUM AT TROIS-RIVIERES Trois-Rivieres, Quebec (Aug 1) -- Top Trans-Am driver Randy Ruhlman opened the weekend with a strong fourth place running in the first of two practice sessions at t ... Continue reading
The Entity, Inc. Announces That Reverse Stock Split Has Not Been Completed
RICHARDSON, Texas--Aug. 1, 2003--The Entity, Inc. (OTCBB:ENTY) today announced that although the Board of Directors and shareholders of the Company have approved a 1 for 100 reverse stock split, that such stock split has not yet become effective. The Company anticipates setting a record date of August 12, 2003 for such ... Continue reading
The Entity, Inc. Confirms Record Date for Reverse Split
RICHARDSON, Texas--Aug. 1, 2003--The Entity, Inc. (OTCBB:ENTY) announced that it has confirmed with UMB Bank, its transfer agent, that the record date for the reverse stock split will be August 12, 2003. For further information on Boundless or this press release please contact Leslie Wulf, President of Boundless Motor ... Continue reading
Trois-Rivi=?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res 'Rookie' Scott Pruett Earns 26th Pole
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2003 TROIS-RIVIÈRES ŒROOKIE¹ SCOTT PRUETT EARNS 26TH POLE TROIS- RIVIÈRES, Quebec ‹ Scott Pruett didn¹t let lack of experience or even gearbox troubles get in the way of him earning his sixth pole this ... Continue reading
U.S. Can Appoints George V. Bayly to Board of Directors; Reports Second Quarter Results
LOMBARD, Ill., Aug. 1 -- U.S. Can Corporation announced the appointment of George V. Bayly to its Board of Directors. Mr. Bayly is currently a principal of Whitehall Investors, LLC, a consulting and venture capital firm located in Lake Forest, Illinois. From 1991 through 2002, he was Chairman, President & Chief Executi ... Continue reading
Podium in sight after qualifying at Trois Rivieres
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Cristi Brumm 336-210-0980 marketing@ruhlmanmotorsports.com PODIUM IN SIGHT FOR TOP TRANS-AM DRIVER RANDY RUHLMAN AT GRAND PRIX OF TROIS-RIVIERES Trois-Rivieres, Quebec (Aug 1) Randy Ruhlman is poised to repeat his podium performance of last year at the BFGoodrich Trans-Am race which wil ... Continue reading
CSXT And Florida Central Railroad Announce New Service To Ease Highway Congestion
WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Aug. 1 -- CSX Transportation Inc. (CSXT), a subsidiary of CSX Corporation and the Florida Central Railroad today announced new joint rail service to serve the Florida Auto Auction. The Florida Auto Auction is one of the nation's largest auto auction businesses, annually transporting more than 300,0 ... Continue reading
GM RACING NOTES & QUOTES--BRICKYARD 400 POST-PRACTICE
Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: media.gm.com GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; PRACTICE; BRICKYARD 400; INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY; AUG. 1, 2003Indianapolis, Ind. - Practice for the 10th running of the Brickyard ... Continue reading
GM RACING ADVANCE MATERIAL NAASCAR BRICKYARD 400
CONTACT: Nancy Wager or Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com 727-784-8465 (ofc) 727-415-3109(cell) r.lemasters@att.net 704-792-1801(ofc) 704-236-9831(cell) http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM RACING NOTES AND QUOTES; ADVANCE MATERIAL BRICKYARD 400 AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY; August 1, 2003 Jeff Go ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Edgewater Sports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION EDGEWATER SPORTS PARK, CLEVES, OHIO Friday, August 01, 2003 WILSON, CRAIG TOP FIRST QUALIFYING SESSION AT EDGEWATER SPORTS PARK CLEVES, Ohio - In the first rounds of qualifying in the Summer Thunder at Edgewater Sports Park, Top Alcohol Dr ... Continue reading
REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
DENVER AUGUST 1, 2003- After several days of preparation by racers and their families from NHRA> '> s South Central, West Central, Northwest and Pacific divisions, the O> '> Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals completed the first round of eliminations today in its eight classes. Some of t ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto industry July 2003 Sales By Auto Groups
DETROIT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. sales and market shares of cars and light trucks listed by auto groups and their wholly owned subsidiaries for July versus the same year-earlier month and for the year-to-date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. ... Continue reading
GM Not Too Unhappy About Year 2 Date Sales
BOSTON August 1, 2003; Frank Byrt writing for Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. reported a 5.5% decline in total U.S. sales in July, but said the performance was the best year-to-date for the company, and better than it expected at the start of the month. Paul Ballew, GM's executive director of market and in ... Continue reading
Acura Posts Strong July Sales - Up 5.9 Percent
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- July sales of Acura Division vehicles totaled 15,782, up 5.9 percent compared to last year, making it the third best Acura sales month on record according to American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Division sales for the year have totaled 97,150. Strong demand for the MDX luxury SUV with sales ... Continue reading
2003: 19 Of Top 20 Selling Vehicles Built In U.S.
DETROIT, Aug 1, 2003; Reuters reported The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the United States through July 2003 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 2.5 percent, or 86,000 units, to 3,459,549. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
Auto Sales Hit 2003 High, Big Three Fall
DETROIT August 1, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales made their strongest showing of the year in July and provided further evidence of a strengthening economic recovery, even as Detroit's Big Three lost market share to foreign automakers. Aided by record high incentives and low intere ... Continue reading
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino: The British are coming - to the Auto Collections
Las Vegas, August 01 -- - Auto display features classic vehicles produced in UK The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino is encountering its own version of the British Invasion as they put on a display of classic vehicles produced in England. "This is the finest collection of British-made vehicles out ... Continue reading
Electronic Stability Control Saves Lives; Continental's Safely There Exhibit Rolls into Seattle
SEATTLE, Aug. 1 -- More than 700 rollover accidents occur in the United States every day, and in 2002, 10,666 people died in rollover crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that overall traffic fatalities are at the highest level since 1990, and 82 percent of the total fa ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Divisions Both Record Best-Ever July Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever July sales of 169,631, an increase of 4.5 percent over last July. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,072,773, up 3.7 percent over the same period last year. Since its inception in October 1057, TMS has sold 30 million v ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Rise in July to Begin Second Half of 2003
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Led by record-setting sales of its highly acclaimed Tribute sport utility vehicle, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July sales of 26,737 units -- a 2.6 percent increase from the same period last year. Overall, Mazda's year-to-date sales total 145,643 units -- down 6.0 perc ... Continue reading
American Honda Posts Record July Results: 2003 Up 9.7%
Highlights: * American Honda record car, light truck and total vehicle sales for July * American Honda ninth consecutive record and 3rd best month ever * Honda and Acura divisions set new July records * Honda Pilot, Odyssey and Acura MDX set new July records * Acura TSX posts best month since March introduction TORRANC ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports July 2003 U.S. Sales Up 12%
Sales Increased by 12 Percent Calendar Year-to-Date Sales Increased by 13 Percent ATLANTA, Aug. 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars (Boxster, 911 and Cayenne) in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for July totaled 2,551 cars, an increase of 12 ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Best Monthly Sales: July 2003 Up 4.1%
Second Best Sales Month in Company History IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Kia today announced its best sales month of the year and its second best sales month ever with 24,009 units sold during July. Sales for July were up 4.1 percent versus the same period last year, putting Kia in position to achieve its 10th consecutive ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Voluntary Recalls
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall for 1998-2001 model-year New Beetles in the U.S. to correct a potential problem with a brake light switch. An estimated total of 269,151 vehicles are affected by this recall in the U.S. Volkswagen has determined that a potenti ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Best-Ever July Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Lexus today reported best-ever July sales of 22,399 vehicles, an increase of 16.0 percent over the same period last year. Calendar-year-to-date Lexus sales totaled 140,655 up 3.5 percent. "Growth in the industry is pointing to the luxury market, especially within the luxury SUV segment with ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Best July Sales in Company's History
- Total Sales Up 13 Percent From Last Year; Forester Sales Hit Record High for Second Consecutive Month - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, reported July sales of 18,327 units. Th ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports July Sales - Down 31.5%
CYPRESS, Calif., August 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported July 2003 sales of 22,881 units, marking a 31.5 percent decline compared to last July's best month ever in the history of the company. Sales of Mitsubishi's expanding line of sports utility vehicles, led by the all-new Endeavor cro ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-German GP-First Qualifying
German Grand Prix - FIRST QUALIFYING 1st August 2003 Weather: Sunny, dry. Temp: 29°C Air, 38°C Track Hockenheim (GER). The German Grand Prix weekend started in the best possible way, with Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya achieving respectively the fastest and the second fastest times in the First Qualifying ses ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Wernet Vice President, Information Technology
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Stephanie K. Wernet, vice president, information technology. Wernet, 35, will report to Robert W. Tieken, executive vice president and chief financial officer. She replaces Eric A. Berg, who left the company to join NCR Corp. on July 23. "Stephanie's e ... Continue reading
Medallion Charts Supplement Yesterday's Quarterly Earnings Release
Charts Track Loan and EPS Growth NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty commercial finance company with a leading position servicing the taxi industry and small business commercial lending, and owner of the largest taxicab rooftop advertising company in the world, released today the following bar c ... Continue reading
Prudential Financial Completes Sale of THI Holdings, Inc. to Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
NEWARK, N.J.--Aug. 1, 2003--Prudential Financial, Inc. announced today the completion of the agreement to sell its specialty automobile insurance business, THI Holdings (Delaware), Inc. to Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. As was previously announced, the sale was completed for a cash consideration of $138 million a ... Continue reading
Yazaki North America Executives Speak at 2003 Management Briefing Seminars, August 5
Where: 2003 Management Briefing Seminars Grand Traverse Resort and Spa 100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard Acme, Michigan Who/Panelist: Nigel Thompson - executive vice president, Planning & Development, Yazaki North America, Inc. Thompson is responsible for strategic planning and business development including IT, R&D ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Qualifying 1 Notes from Road America
Qualifying 1 Notes from Road America 8:43 AM – The field has formed on the false grid for the first of two 30-minute qualifying sessions. 8:43 AM – The first qualifying session will be for race one of the Mario Andretti Grand Prix at Road America doubleheader, which will commence Saturday, August 2, at 3:45 ... Continue reading
Take a Ride in Lara Croft's Customized Jeep(R) Wrangler Rubicon With Jeep 4x4: Trail of Life Game
Gamers learn how to fully utilize Jeep vehicle capabilities AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Think you have what it takes to maneuver through the Mayan Ruins in Lara Croft's custom Jeep(R) Wrangler Rubicon? Visitors to Jeep.com and Yahoo! Games can find out when they download "Jeep 4x4: Trail of Life." The PC-based compu ... Continue reading
Death Count Continues to Rise This Summer, Due to Kids Left Unattended in Motor Vehicles
The National SAFE KIDS Campaign, NHTSA and General Motors Warn Parents That Leaving Kids in Cars Can Be Deadly WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- At least 21 children have died this summer after being left unattended in hot, parked cars. Four of these deaths occurred this week. With seven weeks of summer to go, SAFE KIDS, NHTSA and ... Continue reading
Results from First-Round Practice Grand Prix de Trois-Rivires
Trois-Rivières Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup Round 7 Practice 1. Results showing driver, car, fast time, lap of fast time and average speed in miles per hour: 1. Scott Pruett, Jaguar XKR, 1:04.900, 10,84.370. 2. Tomy Drissi, Jaguar XKR, 1:05.047, 10, 84.179. ... Continue reading
New HydroEdgeTire Gives Drivers the Edge
The Michelin(R) HydroEdge(TM) Tire Delivers Superb Handling and Longest Tread Life Warranty in One Sporty Package GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 1 -- Consumers know how to improve vehicle safety. But do they put that knowledge into gear? A recent independent study conducted for Michelin found 83 percent of those surveyed belie ... Continue reading
JoeAuto Expands to Dallas Metroplex and Officially Opens Doors to Its Plano Location
Company Raises the Bar for Auto Service Industry By Offering Convenient Hours, $10 Loaner Cars, New Technology and More for Customers DALLAS, Aug. 1 -- JoeAuto, a first-of-its-kind auto service and repair company that puts more control into the hands of the customer, today officially opened its first Metroplex location ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports 15 Percent Increase in July Sales; Year-To-Date Sales Up 11 Percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported an increase of 11 percent in year-to-date sales for 162,287 vehicles compared to 146,430 sold for the first seven months of 2002. July sales for the BMW Group were up 15 percent to 25,189 vehicles, making it the best July on record. B ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported July sales of 25,674 versus last year's total of 32,100. Through seven months, Volkswagen's year-to-date sales stand at 171,632 versus 2002 sales of 202,119. ... Continue reading
Audi Reports July Sales Increase
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported July sales of 7,973, representing an increase of 11.2 percent when compared to July 2002 sales of 7,168. Strong sales of 408 for the all-new A8 L, combined with the success of the A4 Cabriolet and the Audi allroad, contributed to July 2003 being the second b ... Continue reading
Saab Cars USA Sales Continue Record-Setting Pace
With July Sales Up 17% And Year-To-Date Sales Up 19%, Saab Continues To Have Its Best Ever Year In Its 47-Year History In The U.S. Market NORCROSS, Ga., Aug. 1 -- The newest product offering from Saab Automobile continues to push U.S. sales higher. Saab Cars USA reported sales of 4,402 vehicles in July, a 17 percent in ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports All-Time Record July for North America
Sales of 11,633 Units in the U.S. Lead to Ninth Consecutive Monthly Increase IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) sales in the United States reached 11,633 for the month, recording the best July on record. For the ninth month in a row, Volvo has surpassed its year over year monthly compari ... Continue reading
Mercedes July Sales Up 25.5 Percent
18,742 Units Marks Best Ever July in MBUSA History MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- On pace to set another record-breaking year, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 18,742 new vehicles for July 2003, bringing the year-to-date total to 124,630 units, 5.7 percent ahead of the same period last year. This marks the best J ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Divisions Both Record Best-Ever July Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever July sales of 169,631, an increase of 4.5 percent over last July. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,072,773, up 3.7 percent over the same period last year. Since its inception in October 1057, TMS has sold 30 million v ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces July 2003 Sales - Down 13%
BREA, Calif., Aug. 1 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), sold 4,912 vehicles in July, posting a 13-percent decrease in overall sales compared to July 2002. The XL-7 posted 1,795 sales, the Grand Vitara notched 584 sales for the month and the Vitara posted 591 sales. Aerio sedan and SX sales notched 1,931 sales ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., August 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 36,316 vehicles for the month of July. Year-to-date sales of Hyundai vehicles in the U.S. are up 3.9 percent. "Our sales are continuing at a strong pace because the lineup of Hyundai vehicles delivers the kind of value consumers are loo ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. July Sales - Down 8%
* Chrysler Pacifica Continues to Gain Momentum While Town & Country Has Record Month * Dodge Ram Posts 15 Percent Year-Over-Year Gain * Jeep(R) Liberty Sets July Volume Record AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Chrysler Group reported sales of 178,408 units in July, an eight percent decline compared to July 2002, calculate ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated NA Vehicle Production - August 1, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 310,778 units, up 6.0 percent from the 293,221 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports July and Year-To-Date U.S. Sales - Down 7%
* Ford's July sales decline 7 percent compared with a year ago * July truck sales up 1 percent; car sales fall 20 percent * F-Series sales climb 15 percent; SUVs post record sales * Year-to-date sales off 4 percent - consistent with overall industry sales DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 1 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 29 ... Continue reading
BARBER CAPTURES THIRD CONSECUTIVE POLE AT ROAD AMERICA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARBER CAPTURES THIRD CONSECUTIVE POLE AT ROAD AMERICA ELKHART LAKE, WIS. (August 1, 2003) –Westley Barber, of Saffron, England, captured the pole for Round Seven of the 2003 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship at Road America. Completing the top-three is Charlie Kimball, of Camarillo, Cali ... Continue reading
Japan July 2003 Total Auto Sales Down 0.5%
TOKYO, Aug 1, 2003; Reuters is reporting that Japan's industry-wide auto sales, including 660cc minivehicles, fell 0.5 percent in July from a year earlier to 525,032 vehicles, industry data showed. A breakdown of domestic vehicle sales data follows, with year-on-year percentage changes in parentheses. YEAR-TO-DATE JAN- ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo July 2003 Sales up 37%
SEOUL, Aug 1, 2003; Reuters reported that GM Daewoo Automotive and Technology Co, South Korea's third-largest auto maker, said on Friday its total sales in July rose 36.6 percent from a year earlier thanks to a resumption of exports to the key U.S. market. GM Daewoo sold 48,555 vehicles in July versus 35,546 a year ago ... Continue reading
Volkswagen To Recall 270,000 New Beetles In US
BERLIN August 1, 2003; Dow Jones reported that German car maker Volkswagen AG will recall 270, 000 of its New Beetle models in the U.S. because of potential problems with the brake lights, a company spokesman said Friday. The recall program will affect cars with automatic transmissions made between 1998 and 2001. Becau ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Wernet Vice President, Information Technology
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2003; The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Stephanie K. Wernet, vice president, information technology. Wernet, 35, will report to Robert W. Tieken, executive vice president and chief financial officer. She replaces Eric A. Berg, who left the company to join NCR Corp. on July 23. "Stephanie ... Continue reading
Nissan's Ghosn Says Automaker Will Meet Forecasts - Bloomberg
July 31, 2003; Bloomberg reported that Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn said the automaker is ``on track'' to meet its full-year earnings forecasts as first-quarter car sales rose 2.7 percent and demand increased for its more expensive models. Nissan, Japan's third-largest automaker, said in a stat ... Continue reading
Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. Merges with the Entity, Inc.
RICHARDSON, Texas--Aug. 1, 2003--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (Boundless) announced today that it has completed a merger with The Entity, Inc. (OTCBB:ENTY), a publicly-traded company with no operations. Pursuant to the merger, the shareholders of Boundless have become the controlling shareholders of The Entity. ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: So Cal Gas Prices Fall for Sixth Week
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 1, 2003--For the sixth consecutive week, gasoline prices in Southern California fell, giving summertime drivers more relief at the pump, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Los Angeles- ... Continue reading
WhereNet CEO Dan Doles to Discuss Wireless Solutions For Managing Automotive Logistics at MBS 2003
Media are invited to hear Dan Doles, CEO of WhereNet Corp., offer his insights as part of a panel presentation titled "Managing the Inherent Risks of Automotive Logistics" on Monday, August 4, 2003, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City, Michigan, during the Management Brief ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices Move Lower
HOUSTON--Aug. 1, 2003--Gasoline prices throughout Texas moved lower this week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular self-serve is $1.44 - down a penny since last week. A year ago, Texans were paying $1.33 a gallon. Once again, Corpus Christi has ... Continue reading
Hooper Holmes Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- Hooper Holmes, Inc. (AMEX:HH) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.0125 per share payable on Friday, August 29, 2003 to all shareholders of record on Friday, August 15, 2003. Hooper Holmes, Inc. provides outsourced risk assessment services, including ... Continue reading
Redline and Global Electric Motorcars, LLC Extend Expiration Date of Non-Binding Letter of Intent
SAN DIEGO & MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 1, 2003--Redline Performance Products, Inc. ("Redline(TM)") (AMEX:RED) today announced that they have extended the expiration date of their non-binding Letter of Intent with Global Electric Motorcars, LLC ("GEM"), from July 31, 2003 to August 15, 2003. As previously announced, Redline and ... Continue reading
Scelzi Back Home in California at Infineon Raceway
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI BACK HOME IN CALIFORNIA SONOMA, Calif. (July 31, 2003) - Fresno, Calif., is just a stone's throw from ... Continue reading
MTS Awarded Powertrain Test System Contract by Honda
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., July 31 -- MTS Systems Corporation today announced that it has been awarded a $3 million plus contract by Honda Performance Development to supply complete powertrain test systems for Honda's Santa Clarita, Calif., race development facility. As part of a Honda expanded facility, MTS will supply comp ... Continue reading
Cannon Aims for Turnaround at Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 CANNON AIMS FOR TURNAROUND IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. (July 31, 2003) - Last year on the NHRA POWERade Drag Ra ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Notes from Road America
Thursday Test Notes at Road America - The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship had four half-hour test sessions Thursday, as part of the promoters test day in preparation for Rounds Seven and Eight, Mario Andretti Grand Prix at Road America. - The first session gets underway at 8:00 a.m. local time, under sunny skies. ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Announces Resignation of Chairman of the Board
CARPINTERIA, Calif., July 31 -- Turbodyne Technologies Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TRBD; BERLIN: TUD) announces that Mr. Manfred Hanno Janssen has tendered his resignation as a member and chairman of the board of directors of Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. He cited health and other personal issues as the reason for his res ... Continue reading
Skycars VTOL Craft Distributed In Asia Too
Moller International Opens Dialogue with Potential Asian Distributor Of Skycars(R) DAVIS, Calif., July 31 -- Moller International has entered into negotiations with a company based in Taipei, Taiwan, for marketing and distribution rights of Moller International's M400 Skycar(R) and other products in certain specified A ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Road America Test Notes
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship - Round 7 Test Day Road America Elkhart Lake, Wis. Thursday, July 31, 2003 Race Date: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 BMW Team PTG Gets to Know Road America Just four days after its historic 1-2-3-4 Speed GT Round-6 sweep at Infine ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2003 Racing Underway for Jr. Racers at Bandimere Speedway DENVER- Over 500 NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League competitors, representing NHRA's South Central, West Central, N ... Continue reading
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