America's Service Station Extends Warranty to 3 Years / 36,000 Miles
ATLANTA, Aug. 10 -- America's Service Station continues to raise the bar in the auto repair industry. Now, not only will customers get outstanding service, they will have it guaranteed longer. Longer than any other auto repair facility in the nation. The warranty on repair services covers 3 years or 36,000 miles nation ... Continue reading
Buddy's Toys Makes it Easy to Roll With the Champions
Fans can visit Choice of Champions tour trailer, sponsored by buddystoys.com, during Cruise by the River Car Show PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Buddy's Toys and buddystoys.com, your source for NASCAR and National Hot Rod Association die-cast collectibles from Action Racing Collectables, Revell, RCCA and more, is proud t ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Enjoys Most Successful Weekend Yet
Hearn Motorsports Enjoys Most Successful Weekend Yet LAS VEGAS, Nev., August 10, 2004 - Hearn Motorsports had the most successful weekend of its short existence at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. The Richie Hearn-owned, two-car Star Mazda North American Championship team won its first car ... Continue reading
ICON Launches Hydrogen Forecast Magazine with Corland Publishing
Web-based publication will feature the latest in content management system software ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 10 -- ICON Creative Technologies Group has launched a web-based magazine with Ann Arbor-based Corland Publishing titled Hydrogen Forecast, a publication dedicated to comprehensive reporting on hydrogen technology ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL Develops New Turbo-Driven Secondary Air Charger
PORTAGE, Mich., Aug. 10 -- MANN+HUMMEL, an original equipment supplier to the international automotive industry, has developed a new mechanical turbo-driven secondary air charger that reduces cold-start emissions by injecting fresh air into the exhaust system. Unlike electrically driven secondary air pumps, the new air ... Continue reading
OSGi Alliance 2004 World Congress Welcomes Siemens VDO Automotive as Gold-Level Sponsor
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2004-- Automotive Industry Leader Supports Industry Forum in Barcelona, Spain on October 11-15, 2004 The OSGi(TM) Alliance today announced that Siemens VDO Automotive has become a gold-level sponsor of the OSGi Alliance 2004 World Congress. This year's event, entitled "Convergence: Going Mob ... Continue reading
Ringers Weekend Wrap-Up: Brickyard 400
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Brickyard 400 Weekend Indianapolis â“ (August 9, 2004) The drivers of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Serie ... Continue reading
Indianapolis-Area Drivers Have Chance to Win Free Gasoline; Learn About New Shell V-Power and Have Picture Taken With the F1 Car EVENT: The Shell V-Power Tour is pulling into Indianapolis this week to introduce local drivers to the most advanced Shell fuel ever developed -- new Shell V-Power -- which actively cleans in ... Continue reading
SoBeland to Offer Extreme Sports Demos, Free Gear at 2004 Grand Prix of Denver
Watch Action Athletes Andy Macdonald and Doug Parsons Showcase Their Skills DENVER, Aug. 10 -- SoBeland is one of the most anticipated features at the 2004 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver. Sponsored by SoBe Beverages, with free beverage and gear giveaways, pro-motocross and skateboarding demos, a mini-halfpipe f ... Continue reading
United Components Reports Results of Operations for Second Quarter 2004
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 10, 2004--United Components, Inc. today announced revenue of $274.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. Sales increased 13.1 percent over the year-ago quarter, with volume increases in all market channels. Net income for the quarter was $10.2 million. For the second quarter of 2003, a ne ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Opening of its Chicago Location in Ford Motor Company's Supplier Park
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 10 -- Visteon Corporation today announced the grand opening of its Chicago focused factory that will supply Ford Motor Company's Chicago Assembly Plant. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The 215,000-square-foot facility, located at Ford's Chicago Manufacturing Campus ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial Helps Bust Urban Blight
Donation of Dodge Sprinter Cargo Van to the Motor City Blight Busters FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 10 -- Chrysler Financial, a business unit of DaimlerChrysler Services North America, joins forces with the Motor City Blight Busters by donating a Dodge Sprinter van to revitalize Detroit neighborhoods. The Sprinter will ... Continue reading
Cimatron Ltd Reports 2004 Second Quarter Results
Revenues of $6.11 Million (record since Q4 2001) Net Income Increased Significantly over First Quarter 2004 GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, August 10 -- Cimatron Limited , a global provider of CAD/CAM solutions for the tooling industry, today announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2004. Revenues for t ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Aug. 10, 2004--ClickandPark.com, an online parking and traffic management system, today announced the launch of its online automated parking and routing system, which will alleviate excessive traffic congestion at major sporting and special events. "Working with ClickandPark.com to build an innovative In ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Announces $1.7 Million Private Placement
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announces that on July 29, 2004 it has closed a $1.7 million private placement of convertible debentures with Mercator Advisory Group, LLC, through its designated funds, Monarch Pointe Fund, Ltd., Mercator Momentum Fund, LP an ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Heavy Duty Engine Oils Meet New API CI-4 Plus Specification
FAIRFAX, Va.--Aug. 10, 2004--Exemplifying its commitment to be at the forefront of lubrication technology and the depth of its product offerings for the heavy-duty vehicle market, ExxonMobil today announced that four of its heavy-duty diesel engine oils have met the American Petroleum Institute's (API) new CI-4 Plus sp ... Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Aug. 10, 2004--FedEx Corporation is defending its title as National Grand Champion of the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). The company is sending a record number of drivers to the 2004 safety skills competition, to be held in Salt Lake City from August 18-21. A total of 62 driving profession ... Continue reading
Hastings Manufacturing Reports on Annual Shareholder Meeting
HASTINGS, Mich., Aug. 10 -- Hastings Manufacturing Company (Pink Sheets: HGMG) today reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held August 10, 2004 at the Company's headquarters in Hastings, Mich. Mark Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of the piston ring manufacturer and engine products special ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Aug. 10, 2004--Inovis, a provider of business commerce automation solutions, today announced significant growth and increased usage of its value-added network (VAN) and managed services offerings. Inovis' VAN facilitates millions of transactions daily and thousands of active trading partner relationships, acco ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com & MarketWise Remarketing Partnership Helps Reduce Off-Lease Residual Losses
CINCINNATI--Aug. 10, 2004--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, announced a new partnership with MarketWise, a specialist in automotive remarketing. A key component of the relationship will be that MarketWise will use ACS's popular www.LeaseCompare.com quoting ... Continue reading
BOTHELL, Wash.--Aug. 10, 2004-- Wireless Computer With Head-Worn See-Through Display is Increasing Repair Revenue and Technician Retention at Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine, TX Microvision Inc. announced today that its Nomad Expert Technician System is in use at Classic Chevrolet, Grapevine, TX, the 18th largest auto d ... Continue reading
LONDON, August 10 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation has announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Bankruptcy Court") has approved the Disclosure Statement describing the Third Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") for Federal-Mogul Corporation and certain of its US and ... Continue reading
OEConnection Launches New Inventory Updating Addition to D2DLink(R)
-- Parts Procurement Technology Depended on by Over 11,000 Automotive Customers -- RICHFIELD, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- OEConnection LLC, provider of web-based supply chain, order management, and data mining and reporting solutions for the automotive industry, announced today the national release of D2D Plus(SM) - Inventory Upd ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Industry Survey 2004 UK Body Repair Market
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 10, 2004-- The UK Body Repair Market is Worth GBP 5.5 Billion Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Industry Survey 2004 UK Body Repair Market to their offering. The UK body repair market is worth GBP 5.5 billion. Dramatic changes are happening in t ... Continue reading
Scott Pruett to Pilot No. 39 Coors Light Dodge at Watkins Glen
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 235-1147, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Scott Pruett to Pilot No. 39 Coors Light Dodge at Watkins Glen MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 9, 2004) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today that road-racing veteran driver ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. Retains Adam Friedman Associates as Corporate Communications Advisor
NEW YORK--Aug. 10, 2004--SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (OTC BB:SAUP), a leading Chinese manufacturer of air brake valves and hydraulic brake valves, today announced that Adam Friedman Associates LLC has been hired by the Company to provide corporate communications counsel specifically as it relates to investor and media relati ... Continue reading
ArcaEx, 2004 Belterra Casino Indy 300 Fact Sheet
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Supports Summer Olympics
3,500 Hyundai Vehicles Will Transport Athletes, Officials, VIPs and Journalists SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 10 -- When the 28th Olympic Summer Games open in Athens Greece, the international spotlight will shine on the best athletes in the world and Hyundai Motor Company, through Hyundai Hellas, the company's distributor f ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Names Tom Chambers President of Engine Group
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 10 -- Metaldyne announced today that Tom Chambers has joined the company as president of the Engine Group. Tim Leuliette, Metaldyne chairman, president and CEO made the announcement. "Tom Chambers brings both OEM and Tier One experience to Metaldyne," said Leuliette. "We are pleased to have an exe ... Continue reading
Use of Air Conditioning in Your Vehicle Saves Fuel Compared to Open Windows, Says AASA
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 10 -- As the summer temperatures remain hot and gas prices remain high, motorists should remember that vehicles can get better fuel efficiency with their windows closed and air conditioning on when at highway speeds. During stop-and-go traffic, however, it's more fuel efficient to ope ... Continue reading
Teens 'Inherit' Parents' Bad Driving Habits
Annual Liberty Mutual/SADD Teen Driving Study Shows Parent Driving Behaviors Mirrored by Their Kids BOSTON, Aug. 10 -- High school and middle school students overwhelmingly say their parents are or will be the biggest influence on how they drive, but the practices many teens say they are emulating represent some of the ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices for 2005 Tundra, Sequoia, and Land Cruiser
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 10 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 Tundra full-size pickup truck, Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Land Cruiser full-size SUV. All three vehicles will begin arriving at dealerships nationwide th ... Continue reading
New Government Data Shows Auto Safety Rising
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In the wake of new government data showing that road safety is improving, automakers urged consumers to continue exercising safe driving habits and become more knowledgeable on all the safety features available in today's automobiles. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued data today docume ... Continue reading
MacAndrews & Forbes and Renco Announce Joint Venture to Own AM General
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. and The Renco Group, Inc. today announced the formation and capitalization of a new venture that will own AM General LLC. AM General LLC is a world-leader in the design, engineering, production and technical and parts support of military and special purpose vehicle ... Continue reading
BIG, BAD AND BOLD: THE 2005 FORD HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUPER DUTY A TRUE FACTORY CUSTOM
With a bold new look inside and out, the 2005 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-Series Super Duty cuts a figure of heroic, broad-shouldered proportions, dressed in black monochromatic paint with three appearance packages, including two new optional flamed paint schemes - the first factory-flamed trucks in the industry - an ... Continue reading
NEW JAGUAR XJ LONG WHEELBASE MODELS DELIVER BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY
IRVINE, Calif., August 1, 2004 - While gas-electric hybrid vehicles are one answer to increasing fuel costs, Jaguar took a unique approach in 2004 by employing state-of-the-art lightweight aluminum to achieve better fuel economy, lower emissions and enhanced driving dynamics on an all-new version of its XJ sedan. Now, ... Continue reading
Another Automotive Tier I Score for Alabama
HOUSTON--Aug. 10, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Alabama has done it again. The latest in the state's ever-broadening automotive portfolio is Windsor, Ontario-based, Fleetwood Metal Industries, a Tier I supplier. For more information on this deve ... Continue reading
JAGUAR ANNOUNCES 2005 XJ PRICING
IRVINE, Calif., August 1, 2004 - Jaguar North America announces the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for its 2005 XJ models. In 2004, the all-new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar XJ sedan was introduced, and for 2005, the luxury sedan stretches to new lengths with the addition of three new XJ Long Wheelbase mode ... Continue reading
Paper Says Financier to Control Hummer Maker AM General
NEW YORK, Aug 10, 2004; Reuters reported that billionaire financier Ronald Perelman is close to entering a joint venture to give him operating control of AM General Corp., which makes the Humvee military vehicle and its civilian offshoot, the Hummer truck, the Wall Street Journal said on Tuesday. The deal values AM Gen ... Continue reading
WhereNet Active RFID Technology Automates Vehicle Tracking and Management for Automotive OEM's
Industry-First Vehicle Management Software and Wireless Real-Time Locating System to Help Process Vehicles at Factories, Distribution Hubs, and Rental Car Facilities SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 10 -- WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today the WhereNet ... Continue reading
SOLANA BEACH, CA, Aug. 10 -- Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME). Armor wishes to announce that it has been informed by its Strategic Partner that the children's electric Mini-Motorcycles will be ready for delivery to the Las Vegas facility by Majestic Auto Limited of India by the end of August. These cycles will then ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Completes Stevens Acquisition; Enters New Market Area - Northern California
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 9, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of three Honda and two Acura dealerships from the Ted Stevens Automotive Network in the San Francisco Bay area. The acquired franchises are: -- Capitol Hon ... Continue reading
Aisin Develops the World's First 6-Speed Automatic Transmission for Light Duty Trucks
Tokyo (JCNN) - Aisin Seiki has developed the world's first 6-speed automatic transmission for light duty (2-4 tons) trucks. The transmission has adopted a newly developed lock-up torque converter to enable improved fuel efficiency, acceleration, and driving power. About the size of a conventional compact 4-speed automa ... Continue reading
Suzuki to Road-test Fuel Cell Vehicle with GM's New 700-bar Hydrogen Storage System
Tokyo (JCNN) - Suzuki Motor has announced that the new 700-bar hydrogen storage system that its alliance partner General Motors has co-developed with Quantum of the U.S. has been approved by the High Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan. Accordingly, Suzuki plans to newly road-test a fuel cell vehicle using this new ... Continue reading
Sumitomo Corporation Obtains Approval for Hydrogen Storage Fuel Cell System
Tokyo (JCNN) - Sumitomo Corporation has announced that is has obtained Japan's first certification for a 700-bar (10,000psi) pressurized hydrogen storage system for fuel cell vehicles in collaboration with Suzuki in July 2004. The hydrogen storage system was designed and produced by Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Wo ... Continue reading
Chevy's 'Subete' Campaign Invites Hispanic Customers To 'Come On Board'
DETROIT - Chevrolet is launching its biggest marketing effort ever to reach Hispanic customers. National and local advertising, collateral material and a series of promotions all will carry the theme, "Subete," an invitation to "come on board." "Chevrolet has always had a significant presence in the Hispanic market," s ... Continue reading
ACDelco Joins Forces With Pennsylvania College To Address Automotive Technician Shortage
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa.- The increasing complexity of automobile technology is rising in proportion to the shortage of technicians properly trained to diagnose and repair vehicles. This alarming state of affairs could result in a future in which auto owners need to schedule service appointments for their vehicles weeks or ... Continue reading
New Bricks in the Bickyard's Future
INDIANAPOLIS August 9, 2004; The AP reported that The Brickyard is getting new bricks. Work began Monday to tear up the 2 1/2-mile oval track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and replace it with new asphalt and bricks. Track officials said 36,500 tons of asphalt will be laid in two or three layers and the track shoul ... Continue reading
NASCAR to Clarify Victory Lane Guidelines
CHARLOTTE, N.C. August 9, 2004; Jenna Fryer writing for the AP reported that NASCAR is expected to clarify its Victory Lane requirements this week after Jeff Gordon skipped the ceremony following his win at the Brickyard 400. Gordon did not drive his car into Victory Lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Inste ... Continue reading
Grand Prix Press Conference Set for Thursday, August 12
DENVER, Aug. 9 -- Colorado media are invited to the 2004 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver's Pre-race Press Conference. The press event will be held in the Grand Court area of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center to welcome this year's Grand Prix drivers to Denver. Following the press conference will be time for one-o ... Continue reading
Absolute Glass Protection Does Not Endorse Information Not Released Directly by Company
LAS VEGAS--Aug. 9, 2004--Absolute Glass Protection Inc. (OTCBB:ASLG) has not approved any third-party release or publishing of information that is not sanctioned by the company. It has come to the company's attention that third-party information may have been released regarding company sales, direction, attributes of t ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--Aug. 9, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. today announced net income of $82.7 million, or $0.51 per share, for its fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30, 2004. AmeriCredit reported a net loss of $17.1 million, or $0.11 per share, for the same period a year earlier. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, AmeriC ... Continue reading
Automotive Capital Group Receives Over 75 Online Auto Loan Applications Every Day SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 9 -- Automotive Capital Group, Inc. today announced an agreement with three automotive dealerships to finance their vehicle sales. The combined dealerships are expected to have auto sales of 70 per month with an av ... Continue reading
Avis Continues Local Market Expansion With Nine New Locations in the Midwest
Free Pick-up and Drop-off Service Within a Five-Mile Radius PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 9 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced the opening of nine new car rental facilities as part of its commitment to expand into local markets nationwide. Avis has opened 25 local rental facilities throughout the U.S. since Janua ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 9 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced the opening of six new car rental facilities as part of its commitment to expand into local markets nationwide. Avis has opened 25 local rental facilities throughout the U.S. since January. The new locations, situated in California, Texas and Oreg ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 9, 2004--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, has named Tresa Parker as its Director of Client Services for Texas Operations, a new position designed to help strengthen new and existing relationships with insurance ... Continue reading
CompUSA Lexus Dominates Mid-Ohio in Rolex Series Win; Lexus Puts Two on Podium
LEXINGTON, Ohio, Aug. 9 -- In a dominating performance, the #01 CompUSA Lexus-Riley driven by Max Papis and Scott Pruett led all but a handful of the 95 race laps to win from the pole in Saturday's Grand American Rolex Series' EMCO Gears Road Racing Classic at Mid-Ohio. After winning the pole on Friday, Papis led the f ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Forms Strategic Joint Venture in Turkey
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that it formed an aluminum wheel joint venture with operations in Manisa, Turkey. The new joint venture, Jantas Aliminyum Jant Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (a.k.a. Jantas Aluminum Wheels), will serve the Turkish and other European markets. The joi ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Lear Corporation today announced that Phyllis Golden Morey has been named Vice President and Chief Litigation and Compliance Counsel. Morey reports to Daniel A. Ninivaggi, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel. Morey assumes a leadership position at Lear as a result of her ex ... Continue reading
OWINGS MILLS, Md., Aug. 9 -- Kimmel & Silverman, a nationally recognized consumer advocacy firm that has provided cost-free legal help to more than 25,000 consumers over the last decade, has expanded into Maryland. The firm has opened an office in Owings Mills, MD, offering lemon law and breach of warranty assistance t ... Continue reading
Motorock Trans-Am Series Advance Materials for Cytomax Sport Drink 100 at the Grand Prix of Denver
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP UP FOR GRABS AS TRANS-AM SERIES READIES FOR CYTOMAX SPORT DRINK 100 AT GRAND PRIX OF DENVER DENVER (Aug. 9, 2004) — The race for the 2004 Motorock Trans-Am Series Drivers' Championship heats up as the Series mak ... Continue reading
Precision Auto Care Announces Sale of Seattle Market Area Developer Rights
LEESBURG, Va., Aug. 9 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) today announced the sale of the Area Developer rights to the Washington state market where the Company currently maintains 14 franchise locations to North Pacific Precision, Inc. (NPPI) for $500,000. Robert Falconi, President and COO, stated, "Th ... Continue reading
Vanguard Creative Group Creates Radio Spots to Brand Kar's Nuts with Drivers
FERNDALE, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Did you ever think the metronomic sound of your car as it hits road pavement could strengthen a brand? What about the turn signal or windshield wipers? Kar's Nuts and their advertising agency, Vanguard Creative Group, are counting on it. Three :60-second radio spots link familiar car sounds w ... Continue reading
Visteon Manufacturing Director to Speak at Annual Manufacturing Technology Summit
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Lou Whitlock, manufacturing director for the powertrain product line for Visteon Corporation , will speak at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) 2004 Manufacturing Technology Summit on Aug. 11, 2004, in Detroit. Whitlock will share insight on Visteon's product, design and process de ... Continue reading
2004 National XMODS Racing League (XRL) Finals
Carl O'Keefe Crowned as New York City's XRL Champion FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 9 -- The 2004 XMODS Racing League (XRL) National Tournament, a national radio control (RC) tournament sponsored by RadioShack Corporation , raced into New York City just long enough for Carl O'Keefe to prove his mettle on the racetrack against ... Continue reading
Britax Announces Recall of Child Restraints
- Strap Replacement Kit to be Provided to All Owners - CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 9 -- Britax Child Safety, Inc. is conducting a recall of four models of child restraints that may not comply with safety regulations. The affected Britax models are all Marathon (E9L06), Husky (E9L30), and Wizard (E9L07) restraints, as well as ... Continue reading
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Aug. 9, 2004--FreedomRoads, LLC, the nation's largest recreational vehicle retailer, today announced the acquisition of Grumbine's RV Center. The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania RV dealer is the latest to join the rapidly growing retailer whose number stands at forty-four. According to Grumbine's General M ... Continue reading
Petrov Group Announces Report on Analog/Mixed-Signal Semiconductor Vendors
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Aug. 9, 2004--The Petrov Group today announced the latest addition to its Analog/Mixed-Signal Strategy Series. The new report focuses on the global supply-side of analog/mixed-signal (AMS) semiconductors, including the high growth mixed-signal system-on-chip (MSoC(TM)) segment. It is titled Competiti ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 9, 2004--PRIMEDIA Inc., today announced the debut of the redesigned SUPER STREET magazine, the leading publication dedicated to the personalization and performance enhancement of compact street cars. The bold new design brings to life the fun and irreverent attitude inherent in the emerging tuner life ... Continue reading
BLACK BOX A REALITY BIG BROTHER IS HERE! - Progressive to Use Data-Logging Device
ROSEVILLE, Minn.--Aug. 9, 2004--Drive less, pay less--that's the simple concept behind TripSense(SM), a first of its kind usage-based auto insurance discount pilot program to be offered to 5,000 drivers in Minnesota beginning August 16 by the Progressive group of insurance companies, the third largest provider of auto ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor and STEC Form Sunroof Joint Venture in China
TROY, Mich., Aug. 9 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today the formation of a 50-50 joint venture between its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group and Shanghai SIIC Transportation Electronic Company, Ltd. (STEC). The joint venture, named Shanghai ArvinMeritor Automotive Parts Company, Ltd., will manufacture passen ... Continue reading
Federman & Sherwood Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Was Filed Against Carfax, Inc.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 9 -- On August 4, 2004, the class action lawsuit was filed In The Court of Common Pleas Trumbull County, Ohio against Carfax, Inc. ("Carfax"). The complaint alleges violations of the Ohio Sales Practices Act and Common Law. The complaint further alleges that Carfax engages in unfair, misleading and/ ... Continue reading
International Celebrates 10 Years of Proven Power Stroke Diesel Performance
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 9, 2004-- Hundreds of Diesel Ford(R) Truck Owners Gather in Indianapolis to Commemorate the Milestone International Truck and Engine Corporation, designer and manufacturer of the Power Stroke(R) Diesel engine for Ford Motor Company, today commemorates the 10th anniversary of the market-leading engine ... Continue reading
WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 Salutes Woodward Dream Cruise with Live Prime Special and a Night of Classic TV
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 9 -- WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 cruises down memory lane for the 10th annual Woodward Dream Cruise on August 21 with a night of live programming, Classic TV and blanket news coverage devoted to the 2004 Woodward Dream Cruise. WXYZ is the event's exclusive television sponsor. To rev up for the evening fes ... Continue reading
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