PEAK(R) Global LifeTime(TM) First Antifreeze Backed by LifeTime Guarantee
New Antifreeze Promises Ultimate Simplicity in Cooling System Maintenance: Owners Can Now "Flush it, Fill it and Forget it"* -- With Guaranteed Protection for as Long as They Own the Vehicle NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 11 -- With the introduction of PEAK Global LifeTime Antifreeze & Coolant, cooling system maintenance has j ... Continue reading
Nissan Faces Infiniti G35 Brake Defect Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES, Oct 11, 2004; Reuters reported that consumers have filed a proposed nationwide class action suit in Los Angeles against Nissan North America Inc. over a brake defect in the Infiniti G35 they say has undercut the vehicle's resale value. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, asks that the automaker reimburse owners ... Continue reading
UAW, DaimlerChrysler Subsidiary Reach Unique, Multi-Plant Labor Agreement
DETROIT October 11, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that the United Auto Workers and an automotive supplier have reached an agreement that covers current hourly workers and possibly those at yet-to-open factories, the first multi-plant pact negotiated by the UAW in 20 years. The UAW and Axle Alliance Co ... Continue reading
SAE Updates Automotive Industry's Only CAD Certification
TROY, Mich., Oct. 11 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recently announced an update on the industry's only Automotive CAD Certification, an international program that provides one standard for developing and measuring automotive CAD skills globally. Successful candidates solve real-world automotive design pr ... Continue reading
Alabama Rains Wash Away Lexus Hopes for Victory; Three Lexus Cars in Top Five at Barber 250
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 11 -- After breaking the previous track record by almost four seconds on Saturday, Max Papis and Lexus saw its advantage for Sunday's Barber 250 washed away with the rain, although he and co-driver Scott Pruett went on to place third and earn their seventh top-three finish of the season as Lexus- ... Continue reading
Amcast Board of Directors Announces Resignation of Joseph R. Grewe
DAYTON, Ohio--Oct. 11, 2004--Joseph R. Grewe, President and CEO of Amcast Industrial Corporation, (OTCBB:AICO), advised the Amcast Board of Directors that he will be resigning his position as an officer and director effective November 1, 2004. Mr. Grewe will be rejoining Saint-Gobain, his former employer. The Board has ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
DETROIT, Oct. 11 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), today announced the following executive assignments and appointments: Executive Vice President, Operations & Planning Yogendra N. Rahangdale has been named Chairman of AAM's Operating Committee. The vice presidents of the Driveline and Metal Formed Products ... Continue reading
Amerigon Names Barry G. Steele Chief Financial Officer
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 11 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it has hired automotive industry financial executive Barry G. Steele to be its Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Steele, 34, will report directly to President and CEO Daniel R. Coker and be responsible for ma ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Announces Board of Director Changes
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 11, 2004--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. , which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced election of a new director and resignation of an existing director. Apogee's board of directors has nine member ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--Oct. 11, 2004--The August Mack Environmental outsourcing management system - eCAP - earned an excellence award in the service category of the BKD Indiana Excellence Awards, as announced at the annual luncheon on Thursday. eCAP also outranked competing Michigan companies in the 2004 Detroit Regional Chambe ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 11 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended on September 30, 2004 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern time, Thursday, October 28, 2004. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Mar ... Continue reading
Cytec Industries Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings & Teleconference Schedule
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Oct. 11, 2004--Cytec Industries Inc. announced the following schedule and contact information for its third quarter earnings release and teleconference: Earnings Release: October 21, 2004 after the close of market Distribution: By Business Wire and Cytec's web site at www.cytec.com. Teleconference: ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes and Fakespace Establish CAA V5 Software Partnership
New Fakespace software offers virtual reality, driven by PC clusters, for PLM solutions PARIS and MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, Oct. 11 -- Dassault Systemes today announced a development partnership with Fakespace Systems, a leading provider of immersive visualization solutions. Fakespace joins the company's Software Community P ... Continue reading
David and Craig Against Goliath In ALMS Finale
David and Craig Against Goliath In ALMS Finale MONTEREY, Calif. October 11, 2004 – In the world of American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT racing, Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing could be viewed as the proverbial underdog, the David of the class. As the Michael Petersen-owned Porsche team enters its final race ... Continue reading
Delphi to Announce Third Quarter Earnings Results On October 18
CFO to Host Briefing WHAT: Delphi Corp. will host a briefing and conference call for news media representatives, institutional investors and security analysts to discuss Delphi's third quarter 2004 earnings results. WHO: Delphi's Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Alan S. Dawes will host this event. The meeting ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 11 -- Is there a point when oil prices simply climb too high? At $53 a barrel, that day may be coming soon, and TheCarConnection.com takes a look at the impact on the auto industry. This week's issue also reveals new plans at Chrysler to boost fuel economy figures to deal with the potential crisis. If you ... Continue reading
GE Corporate Payment Services Adds Commercial Card Alliances in Mainland China and Taiwan
SALT LAKE CITY--Oct. 11, 2004-- Alliance Partners Help Reduce Currency Exchange Fees, Provide Data for Global Roll-Up GE's Corporate Payment Services unit has entered into agreements for expanded corporate card coverage in the Asia/Pacific region by signing new alliance agreements in the People's Republic of China and ... Continue reading
Grayling Announces Dealership Agreement with GPS Central for Virtual Wave Products and Services
CALGARY, Alberta--Oct. 11, 2004--Grayling Wireless USA Inc. ("GRYW")(Pink Sheets:GRYW) is pleased to announce that its recently acquired subsidiary Virtual Wave has signed its first North American sales dealership agreement with Mach Ten Enterprises Inc., a privately-held Canadian company that specializes in GPS produc ... Continue reading
Lightbridge Invites Public to Listen to Third Quarter 2004 Results
BURLINGTON, Mass.--Oct. 11, 2004--Lightbridge, Inc. , a leading transaction processing company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Robert Donahue, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Timothy ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter Conference Call on the Web
COBURG, Ore., Oct. 11 -- In conjunction with its third quarter earnings release, Monaco Coach Corporation invites you to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time, on Wednesday, October 27, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/ ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Oct. 11, 2004--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call to discuss second quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time at www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast will be ... Continue reading
Payless Car Rental Accelerates Growth to Serve all Major California Markets with Sacramento Opening
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Oct. 11, 2004--Payless Car Rental System, Inc., a subsidiary of Avalon Global Group, Inc., has opened a new car rental location servicing the Sacramento International Airport. The opening of a second Sacramento franchise brings the total of Payless Car Rental locations in California to nine servin ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 11 -- Perot Systems Corporation today announced a five-year Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) agreement with Volkswagen of America, Inc. Perot Systems, under terms of the contract, will maintain responsibility and management of Volkswagen of America's Contact Center, including the staffing and train ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 11 -- Leather continues to enjoy a good image among consumers and is regarded as a luxury item, while many vehicle manufacturers agree that leather allows differentiation and is also a profitable option. It is estimated that Leather seats are fitted to 1.84 million vehicles a year representing 11. ... Continue reading
Research And Markets : Online Automobile Purchase: Find Out The Facts
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 11, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Consumer Survey Report: Automotive, 2004 to their offering In December 2003, an extensive survey was designed and fielded to study online automotive consumers' behavior and attitudes toward researching ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: The Sayers vs. City of West Hollywood trial will wrap up on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 with closing arguments presented before Judge Valerie Baker beginning at 1:30 PM in Santa Monica Superior Court, Department "L" in Santa Monica, CA. The trial re-started on September 27, 2004, and was argued before the Judge ... Continue reading
Smart Sensors Find New Markets in Security
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Oct. 11, 2004--Smart sensor market participants are finding profit and opportunity in homeland security, while expanding beyond existing markets such as automotives, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, and medicine. One of the main challenges facing homeland security is the constant need to detect ... Continue reading
Strategic Management Group Expands Global Reach
PHILADELPHIA--Oct. 11, 2004--Strategic Management Group, Inc., (SMG) the market leader in simulation products and services that accelerate time to value of corporate initiatives, announced the signing of four global partners. New agreements have been reached with partners in Russia, Columbia, Korea, and Ireland, allowi ... Continue reading
Stringent Quality Requirements Promote Development of High-Performance Automotive Semiconductors
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Oct. 11, 2004--The increasing penetration of electronic control units in the North American light vehicle market has set the pace of growth for automotive semiconductors. Semiconductor manufacturers are expected to invest more in research and the equipment for designing high-quality products. New ana ... Continue reading
SYSPRO Unveils Forecasting Module
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 11, 2004--SYSPRO, a leading producer of enterprise software, has announced a new Forecasting module, the first of three that will make up the complete, soon-to-be-released SYSPRO Inventory Optimization solution. The new Forecasting module performs forecasting at the item/warehouse level as well as aggre ... Continue reading
Tips on Lowering Your Auto Insurance Rates
--If you thought the declining number of auto accidents, safer cars and a crackdown on insurance fraud could lower insurance premiums, think again. According to a recent report by the Insurance Information Institute, rates are still on the rise expected to jump 3.5 percent this year alone. A report from Allstate You ca ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive to Webcast Third-Quarter Conference Call
NOVI, Mich.--Oct. 11, 2004-- Live Webcast on Thursday, October 28, at 10 a.m. ET Tower Automotive, Inc. today announced that it will host a live Webcast of its 2004 third-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, October 28, at 10 a.m. ET. To access the presentation, go to the company's Web site at www.towerautomot ... Continue reading
Vivecon Corp. Introduces New Supply-Chain Risk Management Solutions for Auto Industry
Software Applies Financial Engineering Techniques to Tooling, Capacity and Sourcing Decisions MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 11 -- Vivecon Corp., the leader in supply chain risk management solutions, today announced two new offerings that enable automakers to optimize tooling, capacity and sourcing decisions. Vivecon's ne ... Continue reading
The Coors Light Dodge Finishes 34th at Kansas
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 235-1147, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release The Coors Light Dodge Finishes 34th at Kansas KANSAS CITY, Kan., (October 10, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin had trouble early on at Kansas Speedway when the rear gear and drive shaft of the Co ... Continue reading
AAIA Releases Report on Equipment Purchasing Trends-Report on Tool Purchasing Also Available
> Dear Aftermarket Industry Expert: > > Did you know that motor vehicle repair shops value quality more than > any other factor when purchasing shop equipment? The next most > important factor influencing their decisions was service, followed by > warranty. On the other hand, price was only the fifth most important > r ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Names Kenneth Hopkins as Director of Automotive Strategy Development
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- The Timken Company announced that Kenneth L. Hopkins has joined the company as director - automotive strategy development. He will report to Jacqueline A. Dedo, president - Automotive, and will have responsibility for developing the long- term strategy for the company's global Automotive Group, ... Continue reading
Alabama Sweet for Craig Stanton; Double Porsche Races Earns Win and Top-Five
Alabama Sweet for Craig Stanton Double Porsche Races Earns Win and Top-Five BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 11, 2004 - Craig Stanton has been one of the busiest Porsche drivers in the country in recent weeks. Since September 18th, the Long Beach, Calif.-resident has raced a Porsche 911 in six events. He has three podium fini ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend MotorSports Wrap-up
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 Indianapolis â“ (October 11, 2004) âœFront Rowâ Joe Nemechek did double-duty over the ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Announces 'Car Care Seminar' Oct. 16
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 11 -- AAA Chicago will hold a free car care seminar on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at its corporate headquarters in Aurora. The general public is invited to attend this timely and informative seminar to learn more about the importance of proper vehicle maintenance just as the Midwest pre ... Continue reading
UAW Launches TV and Radio Ad Campaign in Eight Battleground States
DETROIT, Oct. 11 -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger today announced that UAW V-CAP is launching a $2.3 million independent expenditure ad campaign in support of presidential candidate John Kerry. The ad campaign is funded by UAW members' voluntary contributions to the UAW Voluntary Community Action Program (UAW V-CAP), ... Continue reading
Union Pacific Installs New Signs to Improve Railroad Crossing Safety
$14 Million Grade Crossing Safety Program Adds Stop and Yield Signs to Crossings in Wisconsin and Illinois OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 11 -- Union Pacific is investing $14 million in a major safety initiative to upgrade signs at its railroad crossings without active warning devices. The initiative includes the installation of ne ... Continue reading
Car Care Council - Maintenance Tips and Articles
The following articles are derived from the Car Care Council library to help you better understand how to take care of your car. Organized by subject area, they include a word count and brief description. If you'd like to suggest a topic, please contact info@carcare.org. Appearance High Water HeadachesWhile your vehicl ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Julie Roehm Named 'Automotive Marketer of the Year' by Brandweek
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 11 -- Julie Roehm, Director of Marketing Communications for Chrysler Group Marketing, was named 2004 Automotive Marketer of the Year by Brandweek. The prestigious award recognizes individuals who have standout performance and demonstrate their marketing expertise by effectively using a full ar ... Continue reading
Education + SAE Motorsports = The Three New 'Rs'
(RECORD-BREAKING REGISTRATION RESULTS) PITTSBURGH, Oct. 11 -- Combine the importance of engineering education with the exhilaration of motorsports and the result is record- breaking registration results for the 2005 Formula SAE(R) (FSAE) competition more than seven months ahead of the actual event dates (May 18-22, 200 ... Continue reading
General Motors, Shanghai Partner to Build Its First Hybrid Bus in China Next Year
SHANGHAI, China October 11, 2004; The AP reported that U.S. automaker General Motors Corp. said Monday that it will build its first hybrid bus in China next year with its partner in Shanghai to promote the technology for cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles. GM and Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corp. will begin by de ... Continue reading
FORD SHOWCASES ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AT CHALLENGE BIBENDUM IN SHANGHAI
Ford regards environmental sustainability as one of the most important issues facing the automotive industry. Ford's goal is to remove the automobile from the environmental debate by developing sustainable mobility solutions to meet the expectations of current and future generations. SHANGHAI, Oct. 11, 2004 - Ford Moto ... Continue reading
GM Showcases Hydrogen and Hybrid Technologies at China's Initial Michelin Challenge Bibendum
Announces first hybrid project with SAIC - Demonstrates near, mid- and long-term solutions SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 11, 2004; General Motors China today announced the first joint hybrid bus program with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) for the China market in conjunction with its participation in the ... Continue reading
Bazemore defeated by teammate Scelzi in first round in Reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 21 OF 23 LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY READING, PA. RAIN-POSTPONED RACE DATES: OCT. 8-10, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE DEFEATED BY TEAMMATE SCELZI IN FIRST ROUND IN READING READ ... Continue reading
New Operating Orientation of pgam Groups Speciality Vehicles is Fully in Line
GEORGSMARIENHUETTE, Germany, October 11 -- pgam advanced technologies AG (Prime Standard, SDAX, ISIN DE0005138408) strenghten the existing Management Board of Josef A. Marold (Chairman and CEO) and Reiner Jung (CFO), by Oswald Gerl (44), beginning today his new responsibility within the Board in Georgsmarienhuette for ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors and Deutsch Launch New Advertising Campaign
Hundreds of Technicians Bring to Life Mitsubishi Motors' Commitment of Delivering Quality Vehicles for a Worry-Free Ownership CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 11 -- Wouldn't it be comforting to know that -- wherever you drive -- your vehicle manufacturer is ready to back you up when you need it? That's what Mitsubishi Motors Nort ... Continue reading
Ghosn to hire more female sales staff at Nissan
TOKYO October 10, 2004; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co President Carlos Ghosn on Friday pledged to raise the ratio of female sales staff at the company to more than 10% in two to three years from the current 5% in a bid to meet customer demand. In a speech at Japan Women's University, Ghosn said many custome ... Continue reading
FORD TO SHOW WORLD'S CLEANEST INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AT SHANGHAI FORUM
Ford Motor Company will debut the world's cleanest internal combustion engine at 2004 Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai. New engine could be produced in 12-24 months. SHANGHAI, Oct. 7, 2004 - Ford Motor Company will unveil the world's cleanest internal combustion in the world in the world's fastest growing automotive mark ... Continue reading
Team Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin Clinches Unprecedented Fifth AMA Superbike Championship
BREA, Calif., Oct. 10 -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) is proud and excited to announce that Team Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin captured his second record-breaking AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship by clinching the 2004 title at the final round of the 11-round series at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Drives to Semifinals
Quaker State Racing Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Maple Grove Raceway -- Mohnton, Pa. Elimination Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Makes Way To Semifinals Strong Day for Quaker State Racing Team MOHNTON, Pa. (Oct. 10, 2004) Tony Pedregon and the Quaker State Racing Monte Carlo Nitro Funny Ca ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 10 -- Research and Markets announces the addition of "China Automotive Tire Industry 2004" to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The remarkable progress of China's automotive industry has culminated in the development of a signi.cant tires sub sector. Fo ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Drag Racing Series - Final Results Sunday from Famoso Dragway in Bakersfield, Calif.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION FINALS FAMOSO RACEWAY, BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. SUNDAY, OCT. 10, 2004 Contact: George Phillips 626-327-0480 TEAM FAMOSO FINALLY WINS THE PACIFIC DIVISION SUMMIT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Even though the only winner from California lives in Sa ... Continue reading
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