Jeff Gordon Wins 6th Time at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. April 11, 2005; Hank Kurz writing for the AP reported that Jeff Gordon showed that he might be the new king of short-track racing Sunday, coming from three laps down early on to win his sixth NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Martinsville Speedway. Fourth on a restart with 46 laps to go, Gordon wasted no time ... Continue reading
Lyons, Hazel, Codina, Giombetti To Lead Ford North America Marketing, Sales & Service
-- Stephen G. Lyons, 56, is appointed Ford Motor Company group vice president, North America Marketing, Sales & Service, effective immediately. -- Darryl B. Hazel, 56, succeeds Lyons as Ford Motor Company vice president and president, Ford Division. -- Al Giombetti, 48, is named president, Lincoln Mercury, succeeding H ... Continue reading
Avis Sponsors Achilles Athletes With Disabilities at Boston Marathon
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 11 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced the third stop of its sponsorship of the Achilles Track Club "Marathoners National Tour." The national tour features athletes from the Achilles Track Club, a worldwide organization that encourages disabled individuals to participate in distance ... Continue reading
Final Ruling on Tire Pressure Monitoring Favorable to Direct Method Supported by RFM
DALLAS--April 11, 2005--RF Monolithics, Inc. (RFM) announced today that it expects that the final ruling from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) dated April 7, 2005, will prove favorable to the direct method of tire pressure monitoring supported by RFM's low-p ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Receives Supplier of the Year Award from Volvo/Mack
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--April 11, 2005--Fleetguard Inc., the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for diesel and gas powered equipment, has received the Partner Plus Award for 2004 from Volvo/Mack. The honor was given to Fleetguard, a business unit of Cummins Inc. , at the Volvo/Mack UPTIME 2005 trade ... Continue reading
Palace Chrysler Jeep Employees Vote 'No' in Teamsters Election
Dykema Gossett advises local dealership in election run by National Labor Relations Board LAKE ORION, Mich., April 11 -- Employees at Palace Chrysler Jeep in Lake Orion voted 31-4 not to be represented by the Teamsters in an election run by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on April 1, 2005. The bargaining unit ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Inc. Completes $20 Million Convertible Preferred Financing
PROVO, Utah--April 11, 2005--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: RSTG) ("Raser" or the "company"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, has announced today that it has completed a private placement of 20,000 shares of Series C Convertible Pr ... Continue reading
Holland Student is State Champion in AAA Travel High School Challenge
DEARBORN, Mich., April 11 -- A 12th grade student from Holland High School in Holland matched his travel geography wits against nearly 3,000 students from across Michigan to take home the state title in the AAA Travel High School Challenge. This May, Mark Japinga will travel to Orlando to compete in the national finals ... Continue reading
DETROIT--April 11, 2005--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: RSTG) ("Raser" or the "company"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, released independent test results today at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit that ... Continue reading
Insurance Incentive Hikes Car Sales 23 Percent
Two-thirds of buyers say auto insurance incentive prompted them to buy a VW BETHPAGE, N.Y., April 11 -- The first test of an incentive in which an automaker paid the insurance on every new car in the pilot concluded March 31 with a 23 percent rise in year-to-year sales. Two-thirds of buyers said the insurance package w ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Announces Promotions of Brad Todd, Paul Lips
INDIANAPOLIS, April 11 -- ADESA, Inc. announced today that Bradley A. Todd has been named chief operating officer of ADESA Corporation, LLC, ADESA, Inc.'s used vehicle auction subsidiary in the United States. These new responsibilities are in addition to his current role as president of AFC, the company's floorplan fin ... Continue reading
Technologies Converge In GM's Cadillac STS
The most technologically integrated vehicle ever debuts at 2005 SAE World Congress For the complete press kit click here DETROIT - General Motors revealed the most technologically integrated vehicle ever at today's opening of the 2005 SAE World Congress. The Cadillac STS SAE 100, which pays homage to SAE's 100th annive ... Continue reading
Detroit April 11, 2005; General Motors has become the first manufacturer to certify its horsepower and torque rating using the new Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test procedure J2723. The 7.0L LS7 engine for the 2006 Corvette Z06 is the first to be certified under the new test procedure at 505 horsepower @ 6300 ... Continue reading
General Motors Chooses Pasha to Process Cadillac for Shipment to China
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--April 11, 2005--General Motors Corporation, producers of America's luxury brand Cadillac, has chosen The Pasha Group to provide processing services as a key part of the manufacturer's supply chain logistics for its Cadillac CTS and SRX models being shipped to Shanghai, China. The vehicle shipments ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 11 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15499) has announced the addition of Global Market Review of Electronic Braking Systems -- Forecasts To 2010: 2nd Edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Demands for more perfo ... Continue reading
ARi Celebrates First Anniversary
Providing the automotive industry with a network of more than 40 experts and 200 areas of expertise TROY, Mich., April 11 -- The Automotive Resources Institute (ARi), a service of SAE International, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this spring. The organization was launched at the 2004 SAE World Congress and thr ... Continue reading
Doug Smith Pursues 2005 Cooper Tires Zetec Championship
Doug Smith Pursues 2005 Cooper Tires Zetec Championship PLANTATION, Fla., April 11, 2005 - Plantation, Florida's Doug Smith will return to the seat of an open wheel race car this season to contest the Formula Ford Zetec Cooper Tire Championship. Smith, who was the American Continental Championship runner-up in 2002, wi ... Continue reading
WARREN, Mich.--April 11, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it received a $2.15 million contract from IMPACT Engineering Inc. to accelerate commercial development of Eaton's breakthrough Hydraulic Launch Assist(TM) system technology for a program with the U.S. Army's National Au ... Continue reading
Henkel SmartControl(TM) Technology Ensures Quality, Efficiency of Painting, Coatings Lines
DETROIT, April 11 -- Henkel today announced that its SmartControl advanced personal computer (PC) based process control systems have the potential to help paint and coatings plants reduce material usage 5 to 20 percent, while increasing efficiency up to 10 percent and lowering defect costs between 2 to 5 percent. The C ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 11 -- Henkel today introduced its new Loctite 5810 Polyacrylate Sealant, which combines the benefits of liquid silicone and anaerobic gaskets for a 56 percent improved permeation resistance over traditional sealants. The unique properties of the sealant help OEMs and suppliers cut costs, improve reliabil ... Continue reading
Henkel's OPAAS(TM) Provides Top-Quality, Cost-Efficient Sealing Technology
DETROIT, April 11 -- OPAAS(TM) (Orbseal Preform Automated Application System), Henkel's sealant technology, helps suppliers cut costs while producing fast, accurate and inexpensive products through robotically applied preform seals. The OPAAS(TM) system is an integrated robotic taping applicator that supplies sealant a ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 11, 2005--David Keaveney, CEO of MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP), is pleased to introduce PitStop Studios.com as the company's newest revenue stream. The automobile and racing art Web site can be found at www.PitStopStudios.com. PitStopStudios.com will feature many different types of au ... Continue reading
SiriCOMM Obtains Additional Financing
Institutional Investor Broadens Shareholder Base JOPLIN, Mo., April 11 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) , a nationwide broadband wireless software and network infrastructure solutions company for the commercial transportation industry and government market, today announced that it raised $1.6 million through a ... Continue reading
William L. Pringle Named Senior Vice President of Sika Corporation's Industry Division
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 11 -- Sika Corporation has named William L. Pringle as the new Senior Vice President of Sika Corporation's Industry Division. In this position, Pringle will be responsible for assisting with the successful commercialization of new products and the existing product line management for all I ... Continue reading
Henkel Teams Up With University of Michigan Solar Car Program to Benefit Education, Environment
DETROIT, April 11 -- Raising the bar on innovation and environmental safety, Henkel announces its official sponsorship of Momentum, the University of Michigan's (U of M) eighth-generation solar car team. Momentum is one of the most advanced, diverse and cohesive student projects undertaken at U of M. The goal is to des ... Continue reading
Henkel Bonding Technology Advances School Bus Design
Henkel provides products to create world's first bus using structural adhesives as primary fastening method DETROIT, April 11 -- Redefining dependable transportation, Henkel's structural adhesives played a key role in the development of a next generation school bus -- the Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2. Henkel has provide ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Odyssey Earns 'Best Pick' Rating in IIHS Frontal Crash Test
TORRANCE, Calif., April 11 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ranks the all-new 2005 Honda Odyssey as a "Best Pick" among minivans in recently completed frontal offset crash tests. Overall, the Odyssey received a "Good" designation in all tested categories, including the structure/safety cage rating a ... Continue reading
Henkel Provides Real World Experience to Students at 2005 Formula SAE
DETROIT, April 11 -- As a gold sponsor of this year's Formula SAE, Henkel is supporting several university teams, providing real world experience for future automotive innovators, as well as gaining feedback on the original use of the company's products. The goal of this competition is to develop high-performance proto ... Continue reading
Visteon Lights The Way For GM's Technology Integration Vehicle at SAE
Visteon's LED Front Lighting is industry's first road-worthy, available application of technology VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 11 -- Visteon Corporation is lighting the way for the Cadillac STS SAE 100 Technology Integration Vehicle with the industry's first road-worthy application of LED (light emitting diode) Fro ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 7, 2005; Engineers and designers planning to attend the 2005 SAE World Congress opening here next week believe "emphasizing consumer-facing innovations" and "increasing collaboration along the value chain" are the top strategies that will strengthen the auto industry, according to the 11th annual DuPont ... Continue reading
Kasey Kahne on Tuesday Dodge Call
Dodge Motorsports Media Conference Call Kasey Kahne No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger Fresh off a runner-up performance yesterday on his 25th birthday at Martinsville Speedway, Kahne heads to Texas Motor Speedway where he finished second in last year's race. He has two tops in the past three races and has moved fro ... Continue reading
Featherlite, Inc. Announces Three-for-Two Stock Split
CRESCO, Iowa--April 11, 2005--Featherlite(R), Inc. , a leading U.S. trailer and luxury coach manufacturer, announced today that its Board of Directors approved a three-for-two split of the Company's common stock with a proportional increase in the number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock from 7.268 milli ... Continue reading
Christian Brothers Expands to Open 10 New Locations in 12 Months
HOUSTON--April 11, 2005--Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation (CBAC), one of the nation's leading full service automotive repair franchise organizations, announced recently the company's plans to open 10 new stores in the U.S. during the next 12 months. CBAC's vision is to continue to build a network of highly suc ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Conference Call on Third Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--April 11, 2005--AMERICREDIT CORP. will release its third quarter 2005 operating results on Monday, April 25, 2005, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 5:30 p.m. EDT. The conference call will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Company's web site ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--April 11, 2005--Briggs & Stratton Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of air-cooled gasoline engines, provides the power for lawn mowers, generators and other outdoor equipment for thousands of original equipment manufacturers around the world. But when it comes to interpreting and using massive ... Continue reading
Highest Honor Bestowed Upon Top 12 Toyota Dealers
TORRANCE, Calif., April 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., (TMS) Inc., announced today recipients of its 2004 President's Cabinet Award, a prestigious honor tied to sales and customer satisfaction measures, and reserved for the 12 highest ranked Toyota dealerships in the nation. "High-volume dealers who are also doing t ... Continue reading
New AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils Provide Superior Transmission and Rust Protection
SUPERIOR, Wis.--April 11, 2005--AMSOIL announces the introduction of two new premium Synthetic Motorcycle Oils. The oils have been re-formulated with new high performance additive technology that provides even greater multi-functional benefits for the special requirements of motorcycle applications. Available in both 1 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 11 -- Spring's sprung at TheCarConnection.com, http://www.thecarconnection.com/ -- you can tell by the flowering of new columns and other additions to the site. Check out TCC's new trivia section, Car-Toons, Great Drives from Fodor's Evelyn Kanter, and the return of Cargirl. Top it off with an excerpt fr ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Present at Goldman Sachs Fifth Annual Small-Cap Retail Conference
PHILADELPHIA--April 11, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, today announced that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Fifth Annual Small-Cap Retail Conference on April 19 - 20, 2005 at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center, 180 Maiden Lane, Ricker Au ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 11 -- For the first and only time, more than 90 colorful "CarTunes on Parade" car-shaped sculptures with musical themes will be unveiled and on public view at a "Movin' & Groovin' Exhibit," surrounded by America's Thanksgiving Parade floats at The Parade Studio April 30-May 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The "Mov ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com's Traffic Hits Record 11.4 Million Visitors
Site Usage Stats Confirm Success of Nationwide Marketing Campaigns ATLANTA, April 11 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's #1 online automotive classified advertising company, saw consumer traffic numbers dramatically increase in March after continued month over month growth. Unique visitors hit an all time high of more than ... Continue reading
Fitch Revises Rating Outlook on Ford to Negative
CHICAGO--April 11, 2005--Fitch Ratings has revised the Rating Outlook of Ford, Ford Credit, Hertz and related entities (see below) to Negative from Stable. The Outlook revision reflects the effect of further production cutbacks on Ford's consolidated operating results, continuing price competition in key market segment ... Continue reading
All-New Mercedes-Benz M-Class Sponsors Boston Marathon
Second-Generation M-Class SUV Makes Good Time at 109th Marathon BOSTON, April 11 -- Mercedes-Benz -- itself celebrating 119 years of building cars -- is proud to be Official Vehicle Sponsor for the 109th Boston Marathon and to highlight the all-new 2006 M-Class SUV. Marathoners' active lifestyles and outdoor sports fit ... Continue reading
Allstate Speeds/Simplifies Claims for Thousands of Customers
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--April 11, 2005--Allstate Insurance Company today took the wraps off a new plan it says will shorten and simplify the claim process for more than a quarter million customers annually. Under the new plan, Allstate is redesigning the way it handles "total loss" auto insurance claims - un-repairable vehic ... Continue reading
VIENNA, Va.--April 11, 2005--Approva(R) Corporation, the leader in enterprise controls management software, today announced that GM Powertrain is using BizRights(R) software for business-friendly access rights management and continuous monitoring of SAP application data, while preserving the stringent controls necessar ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio and MELVILLE, N.Y., April 11 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company and DealerTrack, Inc. announced today that the industry-leading Reynolds LAW contracts will be the primary retail installment contracts used in DealerTrack's eContracting solution. The companies also announced that electronic integration bet ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--April 11, 2005--Curomax, a leader in dealer finance e-commerce solutions and the originator of the premier multi-asset finance portal in North America, announced today at the Consumer Bankers Association 25th Annual Automobile Finance Conference & Trade Show, that FinanciaLinx, Canada's largest, non-captive ... Continue reading
Global Webinar Featuring Philips Lighting Electronics, SAP and Visiprise Broadcast by IndustryWeek as Part of the Visiprise Executive Forum ATLANTA, April 11 -- Visiprise, Inc., a recognized leader in helping manufacturers manage and control global operations to improve quality and compliance, announced today the compa ... Continue reading
Tata Consultancy Services Makes Major Automotive Industry Push During SAE 2005 World Congress
Ferrari's F1 Car, Featuring TCS Technologies and Engineering Solutions, Will Also Be on Display DETROIT, April 11 -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Asia's largest IT Services Company, will highlight its growing presence in Motown and its suite of engineering and technology solutions for the automotive industry at the ... Continue reading
SmarTire Confirms NHTSA Final Rule Requiring Tire Monitoring Systems
Light vehicle tire monitoring legislation driving interest in other vehicle markets RICHMOND, BC, April 11 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) reported today that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued its final rule requiring all new passenger cars and light vehicles being manufacture ... Continue reading
Emitec Technologies Aggressively Reduce Diesel Impact on Environment
DETROIT, April 11 -- Recognizing the upward trend of growth in clean diesel technology, Emitec Inc. helps lower the environmental impact of diesel engines with its latest range of substrate technology for both OE and retrofit applications. The company delivers innovations such as its new particulate filter and structur ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Examine the Japanese Automobile After Market in 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 11 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15360) has announced the addition of Automobile After Market 2005 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) This Report is targeted at players in the following fields: Used automobiles, ... Continue reading
Annual Invest in Germany Breakfast Attracts Top Automotive Executives at SAE 2005 World Congress
DETROIT--April 11, 2005--Invest in Germany will host their annual executive breakfast, during the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2005 World Congress, April 12 at the Detroit Athletic Club from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Following initial success last year, Strategies for Success in the German Automotive Industry is expe ... Continue reading
Yazaki Shifts High-Voltage Production and Manufacturing Capabilities From Japan to U.S.
CANTON, Mich., April 11 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today a plan to transfer technical expertise supporting high-voltage engineering and manufacturing capabilities from its operations in Japan to North America. Sche ... Continue reading
Ventech Showcases Advanced Heating Concept at SAE World Congress in Detroit
DETROIT, April 11 -- Ventech is showcasing its innovative Liquid Heat Generator (LHG) on the Cadillac STS SAE 100 Technology Integration Vehicle at the 2005 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress from April 11-14 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. General Motors has selected Ventech as a supplier partner to integra ... Continue reading
SAE 2005- Emitec Introduces Particulate Matter PM Filter Catalyst
DETROIT, April 11 -- Emitec Inc., the world's leading developer and producer of METALIT(R) metallic substrates for exhaust gas aftertreatment, recently introduced its new particulate matter PM Filter Catalyst for both OE and retrofit diesel applications. "Emitec's PM Filter Catalyst has the potential to reduce particul ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Announces Ratification of Contract With Union
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 11 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that the United Steelworkers of America Local 752L ratified a new 5 year contract in a vote on Sunday, April 10. The new contract agreement brings an end to the strike in the Company's Texarkana, Ark. tire manufacturing facility and the first union ... Continue reading
NASA Studying Delphi Welding Technology
Agency may eventually use technology in space TROY, Mich., April 11 -- Delphi Corp. , the Michigan Research Institute (MRI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have entered into a research project to study the use of Delphi's Deformation Resistance Welding (DRW) in the construction and repair o ... Continue reading
Quantum Ships Hybrid Vehicles to U.S. Army
* Quantum MP Hybrid(TM) to be Unveiled at SAE 2005 World Congress IRVINE, Calif., April 11 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today, the delivery of two new hybrid electric vehicles to the U.S. Army. Last Fall, Quantum delivered to the military its Aggressor(TM) vehicle, a high performance, ... Continue reading
2005 SAE: Brain Imaging Advances New Driver Distraction Research
Report to be unveiled at SAE World Congress lays foundation for upcoming cell phone study, possible other work DETROIT, April 11, 2005; What happens deep inside your brain when you're talking on the phone and suddenly have to brake? Soon, researchers from General Motors, Wayne State University and Henry Ford Hospital m ... Continue reading
AutoCom Associates to Provide PR for FEV
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 11 -- FEV, an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design and development company has selected AutoCom Associates of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., as its public relations agency of record in North America. "AutoCom's wealth of experience with automotive clients and their proven ... Continue reading
Cincinnati Lamb Optimistic About Future as Part of Maxcor, Inc.
WARREN, Mich.--April 11, 2005--Cincinnati Lamb, a leading manufacturing solutions provider, announced that the purchase of its global operations by Maxcor, Inc. and Silver Point Finance, LLC has been completed. Maxcor acquired Cincinnati Lamb from UNOVA's Industrial Automation Systems business unit for approximately $6 ... Continue reading
Ecology Coatings and DuPont Performance Coatings Sign Licensing Agreement
AKRON, Ohio--April 11, 2005--Ecology Coatings Inc., a leader in nano-engineered ultra-violet curable coatings research, and DuPont Performance Coatings announced today that DuPont has been granted a license to manufacture and sell Ecology Coating's proprietary products for use in North American automotive applications. ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--April 11, 2005--eOriginal, Inc., announced here today that Bank of America has licensed the eOriginal Vault-in-a-Box(TM) software to manage its electronic motor vehicle retail installment agreements. eContracts, as they are commonly known, are executed on-line through loan origination portals where car deale ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Closing of $3.65 Billion in New Credit Facilities
AKRON, Ohio, April 11 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has closed $3.65 billion in new credit facilities. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) These include the following facilities: - A $1.5 billion asset-based revolving credit facility due in 2010, with an interest ... Continue reading
MBAH Reports on Progress of Motorcycle Rental Division at Arizona Bike Week 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 11, 2005--Representatives and Directors of MBA Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:MBAH) and its 100% wholly-owned subsidiary companies consisting of Blue Sky Motorcycle Rentals, Street Eagle Motorcycle Rentals, Rent2Ride Nationwide and Worldwide Motorcycle Rentals recently attended Arizona Bike Week 2005 and ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Present at Goldman Sachs Fifth Annual Small-Cap Retail Conference
PHILADELPHIA--April 11, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, today announced that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Fifth Annual Small-Cap Retail Conference on April 19 - 20, 2005 at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center, 180 Maiden Lane, Ricker Au ... Continue reading
Powerful Results: Reynolds and Reynolds Dominates Ward's e-Dealer 100
70% of Top 100 e-dealers trust Reynolds Web Solutions to drive Internet Sales DAYTON, Ohio, April 11 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, announced today that 70 of the top 100 e-dealers ranked on the fifth annual Ward's Dealer Busine ... Continue reading
DETROIT--April 11, 2005--The MathWorks: Who: The MathWorks, the world's leading developer of software for technical computing and Model-Based Design for engineers and scientists in industry, government, and education. What: Experts from The MathWorks will chair and participate in several technical sessions, participate ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Invaluable Guide to the Vehicle Parc Makeup in Western Europe
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 11 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15469) has announced the addition of The Western European Vehicle Parc to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The ability to measure the number of vehicles on the road in any country ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of First Quarter Results and Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 11 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release first quarter 2005 financial results on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the call over the Internet go to: www.ccbn.co ... Continue reading
Freescale Offers World's First ZigBee-Compliant Platform
AUSTIN, Texas--April 11, 2005--Manufacturers are now able to leverage ZigBee technology in sensing and monitoring applications thanks to the world's first single-source ZigBee (TM)-compliant platform from Freescale Semiconductor . TUV Rheinland of North America, a designated independent testing and assessment service o ... Continue reading
2005 SAE: Reconfigurable I/O Bring Automotive HIL Systems to a New Age
DETROIT, April 11 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc. (http://www.opal-rt.com/ ), the world leader in distributed real-time simulation on PC-based platforms, today introduced the new support for InfiniBand(TM), a switched fabric based computer interconnection positioned to become the next generation inter-computer communicati ... Continue reading
EP NTZ Introduces TransProtector Magnetic Micro Filter
Easy-to-Install Filter Offers Better Performance, Longer Wear INKSTER, Mich., April 11 -- A new level of protection against contamination of transmission and power steering fluid -- already proven in OEM applications in the U.S. and Europe -- is now available to the aftermarket. The TransProtector(R) magnetic micro fil ... Continue reading
2005 SAE: FEV Engine Technology Develops Future Diesels
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 11 -- FEV Engine Technology is working on a National Renewable Energy Laboratory managed program to develop a new diesel emission-control-system strategy to meet stiffer U.S. emissions requirements that take full effect in 2007. FEV's work is being sponsored by a government/industry consortiu ... Continue reading
2005 SAE: Hella Develops Headlamp Prototype With LEDs
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 11 -- Leading automotive lighting supplier Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., is introducing a headlamp prototype that will use a white light-emitting diode (LED) system for high beam, low beam, vehicle sidemarkers and daytime running lights (DRLs). The new LED technology is part of a technical presentation ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Rings in 100 Years of Cooperation with SAE and Michigan Automotive Industry
From WWI to Operation Iraqi Freedom, Michigan Plays Vital Role in Supporting Troops with Advanced Military Vehicle Technology DETROIT, Apr. 11 -- The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), along with its National Automotive Center (NAC), will demonstrate its ongoing commitment t ... Continue reading
Automakers Like Grammer Child Booster Seat
TROY, Mich., April 11 -- A patented integrated child-booster seat developed by Grammer AG-Automotive is attracting interest from child- safety advocates and automotive product development engineers. Booster seats are now mandated by law in 28 states and the District of Columbia to properly position youngsters between 4 ... Continue reading
Grammer Active Head Restraints at 2005 SAE
TROY, Mich., April 11 -- Automobile manufacturers and suppliers are developing safety systems necessary to meet new whiplash- protection requirements scheduled to take effect in 2008. Grammer AG-Automotive, for example, will show an electronic active head restraint system designed to cut whiplash injuries at the 2005 S ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 11 -- Engineers from leading global powertrain supplier BorgWarner Inc. will present white papers on two of the company's most exciting and high-potential advanced technologies -- BorgWarner DualTronic(TM) transmission technology and variable cam timing -- at the 2005 SAE World Congress, Apri ... Continue reading
Bosch Addresses Broad Array of Pressing Automotive Issues During 2005 SAE World Congress
WHAT: Bosch associates will participate in four panels during the 2005 SAE World Congress. Topics that will be addressed include optimizing the supplier role in vehicle launches, near-term to next generation automotive technology, and implications for conducting business in China. PANEL DETAILS: Monday, April 11 Panel ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Unveils MP HYBRID Vehicle Platform at SAE 2005 World Congress
Dual Use Light Duty Hybrid Vehicle Ideal for Military Police and Commercial Industry Operations DETROIT, April 11 -- The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC)'s National Automotive Center (NAC), in conjunction with Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide, Inc., and Californi ... Continue reading
Green Hills Software Introduces Next Generation In-Car Infotainment Reference Platform
DETROIT--April 11, 2005--Green Hills Software, Inc., the technology leader in embedded software development tools and real-time operating systems, today announced its reference platform for next generation in-car infotainment systems. Green Hills Software will demonstrate the Infotainment Reference Platform at the SAE ... Continue reading
Success in Automotive Marketplace Fueled by Growing Complexity of In-Vehicle Software
DETROIT--April 11, 2005--Green Hills Software, Inc., the technology leader in embedded software development tools and real-time operating systems, today is rolling out a major automotive industry initiative addressing the increasing software complexity of powertrain, body/safety and infotainment electronic control unit ... Continue reading
LONDON, April 11 -- Workers from MG Rover's Longbridge plant facing redundancy, and those who work in support and supplier channels, may have something to look forward to; a new life in Australia. Australia's dire skilled labour shortage means skilled British workers, like those from MG Rover, are in high demand. 'Work ... Continue reading
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, April 11 -- ATX Group, the world's second largest telematics service provider to the automotive industry, announced today that it has completed development of a telematics service that enables automobile dealerships to remotely pull mileage and other real-time data from a telematics-equipped vehicle ... Continue reading
Future of Product Development in the Automotive Industry
NEEDHAM, Mass.--April 11, 2005-- Study Reveals Increased Importance of Processes, Virtual Tools, DFx and Collaboration on Development Success PTC , the Product Development Company(TM), today announced the results of its most recent study of the automotive industry. The study, conducted by the Center for Automotive Rese ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--April 11, 2005--Think faster cars are involved in more crashes? You're not alone. According to a recent phone survey of 1,000 people, one-third say that those who drive higher horsepower vehicles are involved in more frequent crashes. Well, it's just not true according to the country's third lar ... Continue reading
Bob, the second release of 7. Yours truly, Francis Lieder PRISM North America 313-583-8105 Contacts: Carole Davies - or - Julian Kestler DuPont Automotive Kestler & Co. 248-583-8112 609-683-1322 carole.a.davies@usa.dupont.com jkestler@patmedia.net New Low-Warp DETROIT, April 11, 2005 –DuPont Engineering ... Continue reading
April 10, 2005 ARLINGTON, VA — Two new minivans and three small pickup trucks with extended cabs earned the top rating of good in frontal offset crash tests conducted recently by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Honda Odyssey and Chevrolet Uplander minivans, both new designs for the 2005 model year ... Continue reading
GM Statement Regarding IIHS Crash Test Results
General Motors midsize vans and compact pickup trucks offer excellent real-world crashworthiness and comprehensive safety before, during and after a crash. GM conducts dozens of real and computerized crash tests on every new vehicle and meets or exceeds all federal safety standards. The Insurance Institute for Highway ... Continue reading
Richie Stevens red-lights in first round in Houston
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SPRING NATIONALS HOUSTON RACEWAY Race Dates: April 8-10, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net RICHIE STEVENS RED-LIGHTS IN FIRST ROUND IN HOUSTON BAYTOWN, Texas (A ... Continue reading
CARRIER BOYZ RACING: Cory Mac advances to final round
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 18TH ANNUAL NHRA O'REILLY SPRING NATIONALS HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK - HOUSTON (BAYTOWN) TEXAS APRIL 8-10, 2005 Qualified: #2 (4.496 seconds at 329.10 mph) Eliminations ... Continue reading
Capps dismissed in first round in Houston
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SPRING NATIONALS HOUSTON RACEWAY Race Dates: April 8-10, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS DISMISSED IN FIRST ROUND IN HOUSTON BAYTOWN, Texas (April 10, 2 ... Continue reading
Scelzi ousted in first round by Bazemore in Houston
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SPRING NATIONALS HOUSTON RACEWAY Race Dates: April 8-10, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI OUT IN FIRST ROUND AGAINST TEAMMATE BAZEMORE IN HOUSTON BAYTOW ... Continue reading
Bazemore advances to quarterfinal in Houston
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SPRING NATIONALS HOUSTON RACEWAY Race Dates: April 8-10, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; 203-243-2438 cell; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE ADVANCES TO QUARTERFINAL IN HOUSTON BAYTOWN, Texas (April 10 ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Sunday: Warren Johnson Scores Dominant Win at O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Scores Dominant Win at O'Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals Sunday, April 10, 2005, Baytown, TX- Warren Johnson, "The Professor of Pro Stock", made a dramatic return to the NHRA winner's circle on Sunday, scoring a dominant ... Continue reading
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