American Axle & Manufacturing Presents Seven Supplier Recognition Awards
DETROIT, June 10 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, presented Supplier Recognition Awards to seven key suppliers at its 11th Annual Supplier Day on June 9, 2004. The event was held at the new AAM World Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. The following companies wer ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor and Axle Alliance Company Sign Memorandum of Understanding
TROY, Mich., June 10 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Axle Alliance Co. (AAC), a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler (DCX) headquartered in Detroit, Mich. Under the terms of the proposed long-term agreement, ArvinMeritor would become the turnkey supplier in providing ... Continue reading
Father's Day Bucket of Love...Autohound Makes It Easy to Please
SEATTLE--June 10, 2004--Autohound Collision Center is offering a creative way to express that lovin' feeling to your father...give him a carwash kit called the "Big Auto Bucket" complete with or without a cigar. For just $32.99, you can shower your dad with a bucket full of car goodness (Sprayway Glass Cleaner, a wash ... Continue reading
MALVERN, Pa.--June 10, 2004--Johnson Matthey's Environmental Catalysts and Technologies (ECT) Group announced that its CRT(R) (Continuously Regenerating Technology) particulate filter was reinstated as a Level 3-verified diesel emission control devise by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) on May 21, 2004. Johnson ... Continue reading
Orbit & partner BAM! - Le Mans final qual
Thursday 10 June final qualifying Orbit Racing, in partnership with BAM! ( British American Motorsport), will start third on the GT grid for this weekend's 24 Heures du Mans. Mike Rockenfeller qualified the No. 87 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RSR with a lap time of four minutes 9.079 seconds on the 13.65-km circuit. His ... Continue reading
MEXICO CITY, June 10 -- Visteon Corporation's Aeropuerto Plant, located in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, has received the Occupational Health and Safety State Award for 2003. The award is granted to companies in Nuevo Leon State that meet and exceed high standards of safety. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201 ... Continue reading
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants Improves Market Leading Delo 400 Multigrade Diesel Engine Oil
LAS VEGAS--June 10, 2004-- New Formulation Reduces Wear, Improves Soot Dispersancy and Complies with CI-4 Plus Performance Requirements ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced it will introduce a new formulation of its industry leadi ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces First Quarter 2004 Earnings Release, Conference Call
AKRON, Ohio, June 10 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report first quarter 2004 financial results on Wednesday, June 16, followed by an investor conference call at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Participating in the conference call will be Robert J. Keegan, chairman and chief executive officer; and Richard J. Kramer, executi ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes May Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--June 10, 2004--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for May 2004: ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ($ in millions, except per share amounts) May May 2004 2003 Change --------- --------- --------- Net premiums written $1,054.4 $91 ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Participate in Thomas Weisel Partners' Growth Forum 6.0
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--June 10, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that Chairman Roger Penske will be a presenter at Thomas Weisel Partners' Growth Forum 6.0 in Laguna Beach, California. The presentation is scheduled to occur from 5:20 p.m. until 5:50 p.m. East ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Invites the Media to Attend the: 'Clean Air Solutions Technical Media Reception'
What: ArvinMeritor senior management will present the company's Clean Air Solutions Technologies for cars and trucks, and demonstrate milestone solutions that will improve air quality. Press Briefing at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 11 at ArvinMeritor headquarters. ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--June 10, 2004--Dresser Wayne, a business unit of Dresser Inc., today announced the launch of the Wayne Reliance(tm) series of dispensers. This marks the first major step in Dresser Wayne's plan to enter the fleet fuel dispenser market with a complete range of products and services. These heavy-duty mecha ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, Germany & SAN FRANCISCO--June 10, 2004--Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME), a leading provider of semiconductor and solution products, and eRide, Inc., a leading provider of GPS/AGPS IP, systems integration, AGPS server and GPS reference network, today announced that FME has now a worldwide non-exclusive ... Continue reading
FARO Founders Enter into SEC Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
LAKE MARY, Fla., June 10 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today announced that its two founders, Simon Raab, President and CEO, and Gregory Fraser, Executive Vice President and CFO, have entered into trading plans under SEC Rule 10b5-1. To effect the trading plans, Drs. Raab and Fraser have entered into variable prepaid forw ... Continue reading
LANSING, Mich., June 10 -- Attorney General Mike Cox announced today a multistate settlement with Ford Motor Credit regarding its leasing practices, impacting more than 150,000 Ford customers and bringing $485,500 to the State of Michigan in legal fees and costs. "Through this settlement, Ford Motor Credit and its deal ... Continue reading
Hertz Opens Greenville, South Carolina Location as Part of Suburban Market Expansion
PARK RIDGE, N.J., June 10 -- As part of a company-wide strategy to further expand into suburban markets, The Hertz Corporation has opened a Hertz Local Edition rental car facility in Greenville, S.C., marking the first suburban Hertz opening in the Greenville area. This opening represents Hertz' commitment to serving i ... Continue reading
Manufacturing Leader's Support Adds to Detroit River Tunnel Partnership Jobs Tunnel Momentum
DETROIT, June 10 -- A nationally prominent industrialist endorses a Detroit River tunnel project as a vital part of Michigan's efforts to protect manufacturing jobs by helping companies compete more efficiently in world markets. Richard E. Dauch, chairman and chief executive officer of American Axle & Manufacturing, In ... Continue reading
Midas Teams up with NASCAR Performance Network; Retail Locations Listed on NASCAR.com
ITASCA, Ill.--June 10, 2004--The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and Midas, Inc. have announced that nearly 1,900 Midas auto service locations in the United States and Canada have joined the NASCAR Performance Network - an online marketing and locator service allowing NASCAR fans to quickly find ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 10 -- Attorney General Jerry Pappert today announced the filing of a multi-state lawsuit and consent agreement following an investigation into claims that consumers were charged inflated costs for early termination of their car or truck lease contracts. The alleged illegal business practice affect ... Continue reading
Tracy McGrady to Guest Star on 'Ride With Funkmaster Flex' on Spike TV
Episode Premieres Sunday, June 13 at 8:00pm ET/PT Tracy McGrady guest stars on Spike TV's "Ride With Funkmaster Flex" on Sunday, June 13 (8:00-8:30pm ET/PT). In the episode, car-aficionado Funkmaster Flex customizes a classic 1963 Impala for Orlando Magic superstar and presents it to him at McGrady's house. The two car ... Continue reading
ZAP Launches 60-MPG SMART Car to Auto Industry at NIADA 2004
DALLAS, June 10 -- Independent auto dealers from across the country caught a glimpse of the new 60-MPG SMART Car from Europe, distributed in the United States by ZAP (OTC BB:ZAPZ), at NIADA 2004, running today through Saturday at the Hyatt Regency at Reunion in Dallas, Texas. ZAP is establishing an automotive distribut ... Continue reading
Delphi China Reports 50 Percent Consolidated Sales Growth in 2003
Leading auto components supplier well-positioned for long-term growth SHANGHAI, China, June 10 -- Delphi Corp. China recently announced that its consolidated sales in China had reached US$650 million in 2003, increasing approximately 50 percent compared with the previous year. To maintain its leading position in the Ch ... Continue reading
New Benchmarks Set in Auto Manufacturing Harbour Report 2004 Measures
* Chrysler Group is most improved manufacturer and passes Ford in overall HPV * General Motors' consistent performance produces 5.2% overall improvement * Nissan Smyrna plant sets new standard in assembly hours per vehicle rankings * Ford has 3.4% overall gain as turnaround gains traction * Honda, Toyota rebound from 2 ... Continue reading
BEIJING--June 10, 2004--Biofriendly Corporation announced today the completion of certified tests by the Beijing Automobile Research Institute. The tests, which were conducted on a 4-cylinder passenger automobile, showed significant reductions in harmful emissions as well as a substantial improvement in fuel economy wh ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club Web Site Features New 'Fuel Cost Calculator' to Estimate Gas Costs for Vacations
LOS ANGELES--June 10, 2004--Wondering how the high gas prices will affect your vacation budget? Want to know just how much it will cost to fill up your tank on a road trip from Los Angeles to Yellowstone National Park? A new tool available on the Automobile Club of Southern California's Web site answers those questions ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Receives Engine Order for Paris Refuse & Street Washer Trucks
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--June 10, 2004--Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) (TSX:WPT) today announced it has received an order from France for an initial 78 CWI B Gas Plus and C Gas Plus engines. The engines will be installed in refuse collection trucks and pressure street washers manufactured by PVI, a subsidiary of Ponti ... Continue reading
JD Powers: Highly Rated Auto Manufacturer Web Sites Clearly Draw Consumers to Dealerships
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. June 9, 2004; New-vehicle shoppers who rate the usefulness of a manufacturer’s Web site as high are much more likely to visit a dealer for a test drive, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation StudySM–Wave 1 released today. The study finds th ... Continue reading
Toyota's Indiana Plant Celebrates The Production Of Its One-Millionth Vehicle
June 9, 2004 -- Princeton, IN -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) today donated a Tundra pickup truck to the City of Princeton to be used by the Princeton Police Department and committed $100,000 to Indiana University. The donations commemorate the one-millionth vehicle built at TMMI. The vehicle was lined of ... Continue reading
GM Posts Another Strong Productivity Gain in Harbour Report
Manufacturing Productivity Improves 5.2 Percent in 2004; 25 Percent in Last Six Years GM Takes Four of Top Five Spots in Assembly Plant Category; 8 Plants Lead Segments GM Metal Stamping Operations Rank as Industry’s Best for Pieces per Hour DETROIT - General Motors posted a 5.2 percent overall improvement in its ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Reports Increasing Interest in Its EPA-Verified Systems
STAMFORD, Conn. June 10, 2004; Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI - News; AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS) announced that it expects to report developments concerning its EPA-verified systems for reduction of particulate emissions from diesel engines at its annual meeting, to be held later today. In May 2004, CDT was ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Announces Promotion Program
BARTOW, Fla., June 9 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced that its subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., is in the final stage of negotiations for its first major media promotion. Steven D. Smith, President of Chariot, stated, "We are pleased to announce that we have po ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Launches Safety Electronics Production in China
BEIJING, June 9 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, has launched production of airbag electronic control units (ECUs) from its wholly-owned subsidiary in Anting, China. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) TRW Automotive Components (Shanghai) Co. L ... Continue reading
Ableauctions Announces Strong Start to Its Industrial Auction Platform - naalive.com
FIFE, Wash.--June 10, 2004--Ableauctions.com Inc. (AMEX:AAC) (the "Company") announced today that it's industrial auction platform, launched April 7, 2004 in conjunction with the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) to provide it's members with a powerful, effective and economical online solution for broadcasting auc ... Continue reading
Alcan Granted Global Exclusivity by Cyclics on CBT Resin
SINS, Switzerland--June 10, 2004--Alcan Composites, a business unit of Alcan Inc., and Cyclics Europe GmbH (Germany), a subsidiary of Cyclics Corporation (USA) have today announced a cooperation agreement for the development and commercialization of Cyclics' CBT(R) resin, the cyclic form of polybutylene terephthalate r ... Continue reading
MONTREAL--June 10, 2004--CXNM/Bio-Tracking Security Inc. (NASDAQ OTC BB: CXIN) announces the WARLOCK has been chosen as a finalist to be the exclusive Security and Tracking System for John Scotti Automotive Inc. John Scotti Automobile Inc. has been in business for twenty five years, and in 2003 grossed over $125 millio ... Continue reading
Document from 2004 ARC Radical Cup
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eAutoclaims Announces the Signing of Four New Clients
OLDSMAR, Fla., June 10 -- eAutoclaims (OTC Bulletin: EACC) announced today the signing of four new clients. All of the new clients have executed pilot agreements, and three have been rolled out over the last 30 days. The fourth client will be rolled out later this month. The new customers are running on eAutoclaims' eJ ... Continue reading
SMNC Sponsors Nationwide Fundraising Trek; National Geographic Will Film Joe Nolfo's Cycle Adventure
CLEARWATER, Fla.--June 10, 2004--Summit National Consolidation Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SMNC) has teamed with Joe Nolfo on a 15,500 mile round-trip trek around the perimeter of the continental USA. National Geographic will accompany Nolfo as he travels for three months around the country by motorcycle with planned medi ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.--June 10, 2004--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the second quarter of 2004. The cash dividend is payable July 15, 2004, to stockholders of record on June 30, 2004. Titan is a supplier of mounted wheel a ... Continue reading
CXNM/Bio-Tracking Selected as Official Security and Tracking System During the Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL--June 10, 2004--CXNM/Bio-Tracking Security Inc. (OTC BB: CXIN) is proud to announce that the Company has been selected by the FERRARI CLUB OF MONTREAL as the official Security and Tracking System for the upcoming Formula One Grand Prix at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit in Montreal, Canada beginning Friday June ... Continue reading
Power 105.1 and Wyclef Jean Present the 2004 Custom Car and Bike Show
NEW YORK--June 10, 2004--Clear Channel New York's Power 105.1 (WWPR-FM) is teaming up with legendary hip hop artist Wyclef Jean to present the "2004 Custom Car and Bike Show." The event will take place Saturday, July 10th, Noon-10pm at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale, NY. Wyclef's love ... Continue reading
High-Speed Film Presented by the Motor City Dodge Dealers DETROIT, June 10 -- Experience the speed and heart-pumping excitement of NASCAR on a screen towering 3.5 stories high, surrounded by 12,000 watts of digital surround sound, as the Motor City Dodge Dealers present NASCAR: The IMAX Experience at The New Detroit Sc ... Continue reading
Chevy Race Notes - MBNA 400 "A Salute to Heroes"
Contact: Kristyn Sobier GM Racing Communications ksobier@g-2communicaitons.com ofc: (248) 642-2700 x226 cell: (734) 776-2440 For more information: media.gm.com Chevy Notes & Quotes NASCAR Nextel Cup Series MBNA 400 "A Salute to Heroes" Race Notes Dover International Speedway June 6, 2004 TONY STEWART, NO. 20 THE HOME D ... Continue reading
The Renewable Hydrogen Roadshow - Debuting June 12-13 at Santa Rosa
EarthDance: The Global Festival for Peace, Now in Its 8th Landmark Year, is the World's Largest Synchronized Music and Lifestyle Event LOS ANGELES, June 10 -- SHOW -- The Renewable Hydrogen Roadshow -- was conceived by hydrogen energy pioneer Stuart Energy as a powerful means through which to promote sustainable living ... Continue reading
Command Performance: Chrysler Group is Most-Improved Automaker in The Harbour Report 2004
- 7.8 percent improvement tops list; most improved automaker for second year in a row - Chrysler Group moves ahead of Ford Motor Company in overall productivity - New industry benchmark set in transmission productivity, led by the company's 9.2 percent improvement - Tom LaSorda: "The efforts are taking hold, helping to ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings
Company Reaffirms EPS Guidance for Fiscal 2005 BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 10 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced its operating results for the fourth fiscal quarter and year ended April 30, 2004. The Company's results are segmented into continuing and discontinued operations. Highlights of fourth quarter operating ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Breaks Track Record at Talladega Superspeedway
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 10 -- The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that the nearly $200,000 of revenue generated this last weekend at the Talladega Superspeedway is a five year record for the company. According to Ronda Drummond, Marketing Director at Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, "Th ... Continue reading
Automation Alley Technology Center Helps First Companies
PONTIAC, Mich., June 10 -- The Automation Alley Technology Center, which aids entrepreneurs in business development and product commercialization through established processes and programs, has successfully passed its first two companies through the initial start-up of the Technology Accelerator, providing funding and ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 10 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer incentive per vehicle sold in the United States was $2,507 in May 2004, down $25, or 1.0%, from May 2003, and up $140, or 5.9%, from April 2004. (L ... Continue reading
New Car Review : 2004 Kia Spectra EX
SYNDICATED AUTOMOTIVE NEWS SERVICES DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2004 Kia Spectra EX Kia's second 2004 Spectra dares to compare itself with the established players in the compact class. That's a tough neighborhood. Although price is important - cars in this class are commonly called ``economy cars'' for reason ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--June 10, 2004--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS) announced that it expects to report developments concerning its EPA-verified systems for reduction of particulate emissions from diesel engines at its annual meeting, to be held later today. In May 2004, CDT was selec ... Continue reading
RINGERS DRIVERS LEAD ALL NHRA PRO CLASSES
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com Anderson, Bazemore and Bernstein Atop of Points Indianapolis â“ (June 9, 2004) As the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) heads into June, almost the halfway po ... Continue reading
ATA and AAA Kansas to Demo Highway Safety Measures for Summer Travel
Share the Road Program Visits Wichita with Life-Saving Highway Safety Tips Though Up to 100,000 Vehicles Travel Highway 54 Through Wichita Daily, Most Automobile Drivers are Never Taught What They Can Do to Avoid Initiating an Accident with a Tractor-Trailer Who: Professional truck drivers, the American Trucking Associ ... Continue reading
'Rolling Access' Provides Greater Security While Improving Convenience and Flow DALLAS, June 9 -- AXCESS International, Inc. (AXCESS) (BULLETIN BOARD: AXSI) , a leading provider of RFID solutions to the physical security and supply chain logistics industries, announced today it will demonstrate the ActiveTag(TM) RFID V ... Continue reading
MEDIA INVITATION All working media are cordially invited for lunch and presentation of Stuart Energy's debut launch of: "SHOW -- THE RENEWABLE HYDROGEN ROADSHOW" AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FUTURISTIC 'FESTIVAL WITHIN A FESTIVAL' - JUNE 12th and 13th at the HEALTH & HARMONY FESTIVAL IN SANTA ROSA, CA. Stuart Energy -- world lea ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Posts First Quarter 2004 Results
NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 9 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. reported that sales for the fiscal first quarter, ended April 30, 2004, rose 15 percent to $594.1 million from $515.3 million a year earlier. Earnings from operations for the first quarter rose sharply to $26.2 million, compared with $14.4 million a year ea ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Choose a Lease Payment and See What Matches - Low Resale Cars Cost More To Lease
CINCINNATI--June 9, 2004--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online, direct-to-consumer auto leasing, has added a new service to its popular www.LeaseCompare.com website. Visitors can enter a monthly payment range and instantly see a list of new vehicles they can lease for that payment. For example ... Continue reading
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, June 9 -- - Introducing Datacolor Maestro, assured color harmony from measurement to approval What do world-class orchestras have in common with world-class color production for the automotive industry? Both can benefit tremendously from the influence of a master conductor. Aptly named Dataco ... Continue reading
Seventh Race Stretch with Stremme in Nashville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Seventh Race Stretch with Stremme in Nashville Mooresville, NC (June 9, 2004) â“ Team TRIMSPA remains confident they can continue to stay on top of their game as the team enters itsâ™ eighth straight rac ... Continue reading
BMC Sponsors Participation in 2004 Canadian Grand Prix; BMC Racing Debuts Historic Car
LOS ANGELES--June 9, 2004--BMC announced today that company President and co-founder, Sean Allen, will be participating in the 2004 Grand Prix du Canada as a member of the Historic Grand Prix(R) (HGP) group and as a BMC Racing representative. Mr. Allen will be among 30 HGP members presenting vintage Formula One (FI) ca ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Takes First-Round LM GT Pole for Le Mans
Petersen/ White Lightning Takes First-Round LM GT Pole for Le Mans LE MANS, France, June 10, 2004 – The No. 90 Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Porsche set the fastest time for LM GT class of the first round of practice and qualifying for the 72nd Annual 24 Heures Du Mans tonight. Jörg Bergmeister (L ... Continue reading
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