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Detroit Automakers Reach Trade Pacts With China to Export Vehicles

Detroit Automakers Reach Trade Pacts With China to Export Vehicles

DETROIT November 12, 2003; John Porretto writing for AP reports that Detroit's Big Three automakers have reached trade pacts with China that allow them to export thousands of vehicles and increase their stakes in a growing automotive market that eventually could become the world's largest. The lucrative deals reflect a ... Continue reading

Season's First Snow Calls For Extra Caution, Says AAA

Season's First Snow Calls For Extra Caution, Says AAA

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12 -- With much of Michigan facing the first major snow of the winter season tomorrow (November 13), AAA Michigan is advising motorists to use caution and care during the morning commute. Motorists should be sure to follow these AAA driving tips: * Slow down. Posted speeds are set for ideal condit ... Continue reading

Ford Downgrade Stirs Questions About S&P Methods

Ford Downgrade Stirs Questions About S&P Methods

NEW YORK, Nov 12, 2003; Dena Aubin writing for Reuters reported that a market-jolting rating decision on Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday is stirring fresh questions about the role of the rating agencies and their influence over the $5 trillion U.S. corporate bond market. Spreads on Fords bonds rallied sharply after rating ... Continue reading

Ford Profit Strategy Causes It to Fall to World's No. 3 Automaker - S&P Lowers Ford Bond Ratings

Ford Profit Strategy Causes It to Fall to World's No. 3 Automaker - S&P Lowers Ford Bond Ratings

DETROIT, Nov 12, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reporterd that standard & Poor's move to cut Ford Motor Co.'s credit ratings on Wednesday highlights an upheaval in the world auto industry that may push Ford from its perch as the world's second-largest automaker. The rating agency reasserted that the entire U.S. ... Continue reading

11-12 Press Release

11-12 Press Release

"PRESS RELEASE" For Immediate Release November 12, 2003 Contact: Kevin Wright Phone: 518-794-9606 2003 SEASON REVIEW PART 2 – ROOKIE PRO STOCK DIVISION WEST LEBANON, NY – The Rookie Pro Stock Division had some excellent races in 2003. Right out of the box Dave Blanchard of Middleboro, MA knocked off three v ... Continue reading

''24'' Actor Dennis Haysbert Helps Launch New Advertising Campaign

''24'' Actor Dennis Haysbert Helps Launch New Advertising Campaign

-- On his show "24" as President of the United States, acclaimed actor Dennis Haysbert only has 24 harrowing hours to help prevent a national tragedy from occurring. But when it comes to insurance, Haysbert knows it takes more than just a day's work for reliable service. That is why the Golden Globe nominated actor is ... Continue reading

AmeriCredit Announces Proposed Convertible Senior Notes Offering

AmeriCredit Announces Proposed Convertible Senior Notes Offering

FORT WORTH, Texas--Nov. 11, 2003--AmeriCredit Corp. announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $200 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes through an offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as am ... Continue reading

CENTRIX Financial Storms the 2003 Baja 1000

CENTRIX Financial Storms the 2003 Baja 1000

- Denver-based Financial Firm Serving as Title Sponsor of Ultimate Baja Challenge and Running Five Cars - Sponsor of Race's First All-Female Team CENTENNIAL, Colo., Nov. 11 -- CENTRIX Financial, LLC, a financial management and services firm, announced today that in addition to serving as title sponsor of the CENTRIX Fi ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group célèbre le 20e anniversaire du monospace

Chrysler Group célèbre le 20e anniversaire du monospace

AUBURN HILLS, Missourri, November 11 -- - Depuis 20 ans, plus de 10 millions d'unités ont été vendues Il y a 20 ans, Chrysler Group a inventé le "véhicule magique", monospace dont l'entreprise a vendu depuis 10 millions d'unités. Ce "véhicule magique", qui n'était autre que son nouveau monospace, allait transfo ... Continue reading

Delphi Delco Electronics Systems Produces 4 Millionth Advanced Passive Occupant Detection System

Delphi Delco Electronics Systems Produces 4 Millionth Advanced Passive Occupant Detection System

Delphi Delco Electronics Systems Has Surpassed The 100 Millionth Milestone on Traditional Airbag Electronics KOKOMO, Ind., Nov. 11 -- Delphi Corporation has reached another milestone in supplying advanced safety systems for vehicle manufacturers. Industry leader, Delphi Delco Electronics Systems has now produced 4-mill ... Continue reading

Le monospace: une formule idéale!

Le monospace: une formule idéale!

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, November 11 -- - Peut être garé dans un garage - Entièrement repensé Coca-Cola a trouvé la formule de la boisson rafraîchissante sans alcool. Chrysler Group possède celle du monospace. "Il y a vingt ans, nous avons mis au point la formule du monospace et nous l'avons sans cesse amélioré ... Continue reading

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National Competition Encourages Student Projects about Conserving Energy, Environment

National Competition Encourages Student Projects about Conserving Energy, Environment

Johnson Controls Challenges Students to Ignite Their Creative Energy MILWAUKEE, Nov. 11 -- Johnson Controls and the National Energy Foundation have announced the launch of the third Igniting Creative Energy Challenge. The Challenge is an educational competition designed to encourage students to learn more about energy ... Continue reading

PR Newswire for Journalists

PR Newswire for Journalists

Below is a confirmation of your registration profile. Could you also provide us with a brief description of your publication(s) and/or medium for our records? What is your full name and your job title? We cannot keep your registration active until we receive this. Thank you for registering with PR Newswire. Evelyn Sant ... Continue reading

Scott + Scott, LLC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Goodyear; Neil Rothstein And David Scott of Scott + Scott, LLC Ready For Goodyear Class Action By Visit

Scott + Scott, LLC Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Goodyear; Neil Rothstein And David Scott of Scott + Scott, LLC Ready For Goodyear Class Action By Visit

COLCHESTER, Conn.--Nov. 11, 2003-- Scott + Scott's Neil Rothstein And David Scott Talk To Workers about the Institution Of Goodyear and its Impact on Akron, America and the World; Pension Funds Seek Meetings With Firm Nationwide Scott + Scott, LLC (scottlaw@scott-scott.com), a law firm with offices in Connecticut and C ... Continue reading

Southwall Announces Proposed Bank Guarantee and Equity Financing with Needham & Company

Southwall Announces Proposed Bank Guarantee and Equity Financing with Needham & Company

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2003--Southwall Technologies Inc. , a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the automotive glass, electronic display and architectural markets, today announced that on November 11, 2003, it entered into a letter agreement with Needham & Company, Inc., for a pr ... Continue reading

Syntel Transitions Mission-Critical Systems for Leading Insurer

Syntel Transitions Mission-Critical Systems for Leading Insurer

TROY, Mich., Nov. 11 -- Syntel, Inc. , a leading global provider of custom outsourcing solutions, today announced the completion of a $5 million systems transition and enhancement project for leading personal lines insurer Kemper Auto and Home, a Unitrin Company. Kemper Auto and Home (KAH) has been a Syntel customer si ... Continue reading

This stunt car is amazing

This stunt car is amazing

TOO EARLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS? - THINK AGAIN These stunt cars are in high demand and the factories can't keep up with the demand. ... Continue reading

United Components Reports Results of Operations for Third Quarter 2003

United Components Reports Results of Operations for Third Quarter 2003

ALBION, Ill.--Nov. 11, 2003--United Components, Inc. today announced revenue of $253.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. Revenue increased 7.9 percent over the year-ago quarter. The company reported a net loss of $7.6 million. For the third quarter of 2002, net income was $29.0 million. ... Continue reading

`VIN Cloning' Is Latest Trend In Car Theft

`VIN Cloning' Is Latest Trend In Car Theft

-- You may be driving a stolen car without even knowing it. More and more Americans are paying the price for a new trend in crime called "VIN Cloning." Car thieves can pass off a stolen car as legit by replacing the stolen vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) with another car's VIN. Get video here. You can rea ... Continue reading

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Ride Into the New Year in Style

Ride Into the New Year in Style

Pioneer Offers Top 10 Gifts for Car Buffs - From Budget to Blowout LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 12 -- Americans view few things with as much pride as their automobiles. We dote on them, care for them and even give them names. They are extensions of us, reflections of our personalities, members of our extended families. And ... Continue reading

Safety & Interior Systems Refines Organization Structure

Safety & Interior Systems Refines Organization Structure

Delphi Safety & Interior Systems products move to two other Delphi divisions; Support functions to be consolidated TROY, Mich., Nov. 12 -- Delphi Corp. today announced the consolidation of product lines managed by Delphi Safety & Interior Systems into Delphi Delco Electronics Systems and Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems ... Continue reading

Thanksgiving Travel to Rise for Both Auto and Air, AAA Says

Thanksgiving Travel to Rise for Both Auto and Air, AAA Says

ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 12, 2003--Despite busy airports and slightly higher gas prices than last Thanksgiving, Americans are expected to drive and fly in increased numbers this holiday, according to AAA. AAA estimates that 36 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, up 2.4 percent from the 35. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen de Mexico Deploys Saba to Ensure Channel Certification

Volkswagen de Mexico Deploys Saba to Ensure Channel Certification

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--Nov. 12, 2003-- Enterprise Learning Solution Helps Volkswagen de Mexico Increase New Car Sales by Improving the Readiness of Factory and Independent Dealer Employees Saba , the leading provider of human capital development and management (HCDM) solutions, in partnership with gedas Mexico, a lead ... Continue reading

NASCAR DRIVER KYLE PETTY TO KICK OFF SEASON-ENDING MOTORCYCLE TRIP FOR CHARITY IN MIAMI

NASCAR DRIVER KYLE PETTY TO KICK OFF SEASON-ENDING MOTORCYCLE TRIP FOR CHARITY IN MIAMI

NASCAR DRIVER KYLE PETTY TO KICK OFF SEASON-ENDING MOTORCYCLE TRIP FOR CHARITY IN MIAMI Key Lime Ride II to raise money for Victory Junction Gang Camp (November 11, 2003 - Charlotte, N.C.) - NASCAR driver Kyle Petty will once again trade in four wheels for two to raise money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Followin ... Continue reading

Top 5 Most 'Buzzworthy' New Nameplates Chosen

Top 5 Most 'Buzzworthy' New Nameplates Chosen

New Omnibus Results Show Crossover Vehicles Resonating With Shoppers ROCHESTER, N.Y. and IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 12 -- AutoVIBES, the new monthly automotive omnibus study from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book tracking new vehicle nameplates, today reveals the models generating the most 'buzz' during October 2003 ... Continue reading

GM RACING NASCAR NOTES & QUOTES--HOMESTEAD PRACTICE

GM RACING NASCAR NOTES & QUOTES--HOMESTEAD PRACTICE

Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. or Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell nmwager@aol.com (727) 784-8465 (office) (727) 415-3109 (cell) For more information: http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; WINSTON CUP PRACTICE; HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPE ... Continue reading

Allied Holdings Successfully Renews Customer Contracts

Allied Holdings Successfully Renews Customer Contracts

DECATUR, Ga., Nov. 12 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) announced today that its subsidiary, Allied Systems, Ltd., successfully renewed its vehicle delivery agreement with Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. The agreement with Toyota will extend the company's current contract through November 15, 2004. Allied Systems also s ... Continue reading

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces New Driveline Systems Contract

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces New Driveline Systems Contract

DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it has secured a new driveline systems contract. The contract includes front and rear axles, driveshafts and TracRite(R) differentials. The contract value is estimated at approximately $30 mi ... Continue reading

Amerigon Reports Record 2003 Third Quarter, Nine-Month Results

Amerigon Reports Record 2003 Third Quarter, Nine-Month Results

Revenues More Than Double, Net Losses Continue to Drop DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced record results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2003. Driven by continued automotive industry and consumer acceptance of the Company's proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (C ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

TROY, Mich., Nov. 12 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. board of directors at a meeting held today in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, Inc., payable Dec. 8, 2003, to shareowners of record at the close of business on Nov. 24, 2003. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading

ASV Meets Second Warrant Acceleration Goal; Issues Notice to Caterpillar for 2,053,426 Warrant Shares at $21.00 per Share

ASV Meets Second Warrant Acceleration Goal; Issues Notice to Caterpillar for 2,053,426 Warrant Shares at $21.00 per Share

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Nov. 12, 2003--ASV, Inc. announced today it has met the second Acceleration Goal and has issued a second Acceleration Notice to Caterpillar Inc. with respect to 2,053,426 shares of ASV's common stock issuable pursuant to the warrant issued to Caterpillar. As a result of the Acceleration Notice, Cat ... Continue reading

Average Gas Price Falls to Lowest Level since Mid-July, AAA's Fuel Gauge Report Shows

Average Gas Price Falls to Lowest Level since Mid-July, AAA's Fuel Gauge Report Shows

ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 12, 2003--The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline has fallen to its lowest level since mid-July of this year. Today's price of $1.504 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline matches the same price recorded by AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (www.fuelgaugereport.com) on J ... Continue reading

Casey Mears Homestead Race Advance

Casey Mears Homestead Race Advance

Casey Mears - #41 Target Dodge Ford 400 Race Advance CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: 704-500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Winston Cup: Ford 400 (race 36 of 36) Busch Series: Ford 300 TRACK: Homestead-Miami Speedway QUALIFYING: Winston Cup: Friday, N ... Continue reading

Collins & Aikman to Webcast and Teleconference Third Quarter Financial Results on November 13, 2003

Collins & Aikman to Webcast and Teleconference Third Quarter Financial Results on November 13, 2003

TROY, Mich., Nov. 12 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (C&A), which is traded as CKC on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 1:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 13, 2003. C&A will discuss its third quarter ... Continue reading

Consolidation Shifts Bargaining Power from Distributors to Manufacturers

Consolidation Shifts Bargaining Power from Distributors to Manufacturers

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 12, 2003--With Standard Motor Products Inc.'s (SMP) takeover of Dana Corporation's engine management business, bargaining power has shifted more to the side of the manufacturers, putting distributors on the defensive. The takeover signals manufacturers' greater capacity to set prices and provisi ... Continue reading

Document from Infineon Raceway

Document from Infineon Raceway

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FARO Technologies Announces $40.4 Million Private Placement

FARO Technologies Announces $40.4 Million Private Placement

LAKE MARY, Fla., Nov. 12 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today announced that it, together with the Company's two co- founders, have entered into an agreement with various institutional investors for a $40.4 million private placement of its common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, FARO agreed to sell 1,128,000 shares ... Continue reading

FISHER/UNITECH Unveils SupportExpress Instant Technical Support Solution for SolidWorks

FISHER/UNITECH Unveils SupportExpress Instant Technical Support Solution for SolidWorks

TROY, Mich.--Nov. 12, 2003--FISHER/UNITECH, a Michigan-based engineering technologies firm today announced SupportExpress, a chat-based technical support solution for the Company's SolidWorks maintenance customers. SupportExpress is unique to FISHER/UNITECH and is available as both a SolidWorks add-in and a standalone ... Continue reading

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Announces Dates for the Release of First Quarter Operating Results and Analysts Conference Call Information

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Announces Dates for the Release of First Quarter Operating Results and Analysts Conference Call Information

DUBUQUE, Iowa--Nov. 12, 2003--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announced that its operating results for the first quarter will be released on November 14, 2003. Senior management will host a conference call for analysts to review first quarter operating results at 9:00 am CT on November 18, 2003. Access to the conference cal ... Continue reading

Fluent is Official Supplier of CFD Software to Dale Earnhardt, Inc.

Fluent is Official Supplier of CFD Software to Dale Earnhardt, Inc.

LEBANON, N.H.--Nov. 12, 2003--Fluent Incorporated, leading supplier of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to the automotive industry, announces an exclusive sponsorship agreement with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) of Mooresville, North Carolina. Although CFD software has a long history of use in automotive manufa ... Continue reading

Ford Responds to Standard & Poor's Announcement

Ford Responds to Standard & Poor's Announcement

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12 -- The following statement is attributable to Don Leclair, Ford Motor Company group vice president and chief financial officer, as a response to today's decision by Standard & Poor's to downgrade the company's credit ratings to BBB-/A-3 with a stable outlook. We do not agree with Standard & Poo ... Continue reading

Founder of Brown Bear Car Washes regains operation of regional chain; improvements and expansion planned

Founder of Brown Bear Car Washes regains operation of regional chain; improvements and expansion planned

SEATTLE--Nov. 12, 2003--The original owner of Brown Bear Car Washes, the largest car wash chain in the Northwest, has regained management and operation of 28 car wash locations in King and other counties and has announced plans for extensive improvements and a regional expansion. Seattle-based Car Wash Enterprises, Inc ... Continue reading

Gas prices continue downward trend in Nov., according to AAA Chicago

Gas prices continue downward trend in Nov., according to AAA Chicago

AURORA, Ill., Nov. 12 -- According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois now averages $1.55 per gallon, which is down 7 cents from this time last month and even with last year's prices. In northern Indiana, gas prices now average $1.44, which is down ... Continue reading

Graham Packaging Reports Gain in Sales and Operating Income for 3rd Quarter

Graham Packaging Reports Gain in Sales and Operating Income for 3rd Quarter

YORK, Pa., Nov. 12 -- Graham Packaging Holdings Company, parent company of Graham Packaging Company, L.P., today reported in its Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a 19.8 percent gain in operating income for the third quarter of 2003, compared to the third quarter of 2002. Chief Financial ... Continue reading

I'd Rather Be . . . Taking Public Transportation: WageWorks Center for Commuter Studies Survey Shows Public Transportation Riders Better Rested, Read and Relaxed

I'd Rather Be . . . Taking Public Transportation: WageWorks Center for Commuter Studies Survey Shows Public Transportation Riders Better Rested, Read and Relaxed

SAN MATEO, Calif.--Nov. 12, 2003--Despite recent transit fare hikes in many cities, most commuters prefer public transportation over driving, saying they exercise their minds and their bodies more, generally feel more relaxed and believe they are having a positive impact on the environment, according to a new survey co ... Continue reading

Imperial Parking Corporation to Host 3rd Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call

Imperial Parking Corporation to Host 3rd Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Nov. 12, 2003--Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX: IPK) today announced that it will host a teleconference call for the third quarter of fiscal 2003. The call will take place at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 14, 2003. The telephone number to dial to listen to the cal ... Continue reading

Infineon Raceway Releases 2004 Schedule

Infineon Raceway Releases 2004 Schedule

Contact: John Cardinale (707) 938-8448 X107 NASCAR, NHRA Highlight Diverse 2004 Schedule at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series will highlight a diverse 2004 main-event schedule at Infineon Raceway that also includes the best in sports cars, motorcycles and dragsters. The ... Continue reading

Intelligent Motor Cars Reports Second Record Month

Intelligent Motor Cars Reports Second Record Month

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Nov. 12, 2003--Intelligent Motor Cars Group, Inc. (OTCBB:IMCG), today announced October sales results for its Fort Lauderdale Dealership. After September's record month of 49 sales, the Company changed its October estimates from 30 sales to 40 retail sales. The Company today reported that it ecli ... Continue reading

Lola Cars Invests in MSC.Software Composite Materials Solutions to Save Time and Money in Racecar Development and Manufacturing

Lola Cars Invests in MSC.Software Composite Materials Solutions to Save Time and Money in Racecar Development and Manufacturing

Internationally Recognized Race Car Developer Chooses Software and Services From MSC.Software to Reduce Time and Cost of Designing and Manufacturing Composite Materials SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 12 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) tools including simulation software ... Continue reading

Lynx - Sellers New Lynx Driver

Lynx - Sellers New Lynx Driver

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Maia to test with Dorricott Racing

Maia to test with Dorricott Racing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com BARBER DODGE PRO SERIES CHAMPION LEONARDO MAIA SET TO TEST WITH DORRICOTT RACING BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2002) - 2003 Barber Dodge Pro Series champion Leonardo Maia, of Oakland, Calif., will test with Dorricott Racing on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Unde ... Continue reading

MANN+HUMMEL Selects Site for Expansion in Mexico

MANN+HUMMEL Selects Site for Expansion in Mexico

TLALNEPANTLA, Mexico, Nov. 12 -- MANN+HUMMEL, a major automotive parts supplier, will double its manufacturing operations in Mexico with a new production center in Queretaro, Mexico. Construction recently began on the 150,000 square-foot (13,900 square- meter) facility scheduled for completion next summer, according to ... Continue reading

News: BFGoodrich Tires and Skip Barber Racing

News: BFGoodrich Tires and Skip Barber Racing

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Newstream.com Digest: Saving Lives on the Border, The Latest Trend in Car Theft, Is Mold Making You Sick? and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists

Newstream.com Digest: Saving Lives on the Border, The Latest Trend in Car Theft, Is Mold Making You Sick? and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists

NEW YORK--Nov. 12, 2003-- Saving Lives on the Border Each year nearly 2.5 million illegal attempts are made at crossing our border from Mexico. What most of those undocumented immigrants don't know is how dangerous crossing a desert on foot can be. This report looks at what's being done to save lives along our Southern ... Continue reading

New Technology for Kenwood Excelon Music Keg(TM), Organizes Music and Speaks to Drivers Who Can Choose Tunes While Watching the Road

New Technology for Kenwood Excelon Music Keg(TM), Organizes Music and Speaks to Drivers Who Can Choose Tunes While Watching the Road

'Voice Index On Tap' Lets Drivers Browse the Kenwood Music Keg's Hard Drive With Their Ears, Choosing by Artist, Album, Genre or Custom Playlists LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 12 -- Kenwood, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment products introduced "Voice Index On Tap" for the Kenwood Excelon Music Keg(TM) mobile d ... Continue reading

No. 26 High Life Dodge Homestead-Miami Speedway `Fast Facts'

No. 26 High Life Dodge Homestead-Miami Speedway `Fast Facts'

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North American Van Lines, Inc. Extends Tender Offer

North American Van Lines, Inc. Extends Tender Offer

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 12 -- North American Van Lines, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that, as part of its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Offer") and consent solicitation (the "Solicitation") for any and all of its $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 13-3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 ... Continue reading

Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Profit for Nine-Months Ending September 30, 2003; Net Earnings per Share for the 3rd Quarter Set New All-time Record

Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Profit for Nine-Months Ending September 30, 2003; Net Earnings per Share for the 3rd Quarter Set New All-time Record

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Nov. 12, 2003--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today reported net earnings for its 3rd Quarter or three-month period ending September 30, 2003 of $ .10 per share versus $ .05 per share for the same period in 2002. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2003 and comparable period ending September 30, ... Continue reading

Payless Focuses On Aggressive Brand Growth

Payless Focuses On Aggressive Brand Growth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Nov. 12, 2003--Payless Car Rental System, Inc. continues its aggressive expansion strategy entering into the Washington market with a Seattle franchise while expanding their Puerto Rico presence with the addition of a tenth location servicing Mayaguez. The car rental company has been franchising a ... Continue reading

Popular Science Magazine Names Pierce Mobile Command Post One of Top 100 Technological Innovations for 2003

Popular Science Magazine Names Pierce Mobile Command Post One of Top 100 Technological Innovations for 2003

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Nov. 12, 2003-- Homeland Security Vehicle is One of Five Honorees in Engineering Category Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced that the Pierce(R) Mobile Command Post, a state-of-the-art homeland security vehicle manufactured by its subsidiary, Pierce Manufacturing Inc., Appleton, WI, and LDV, Burlington, ... Continue reading

PR: InstantService Announces Version 4.0 of Its Customer Communication Solution

PR: InstantService Announces Version 4.0 of Its Customer Communication Solution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE InstantService Announces Version 4.0 of Its Customer Communication Solution Includes Agent Productivity Enhancements to Increase Online Sales and Improve Customer Support SEATTLE, November 12, 2003 -- InstantService, the premier provider of online customer communication solutions for sales and cus ... Continue reading

PR: Nearly Half of All U.S. Households Could Switch from Wireline ...

PR: Nearly Half of All U.S. Households Could Switch from Wireline ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nearly Half of All U.S. Households Could Switch from Wireline to Wireless as FCC's Ruling Removes Barriers Research confirms significant interest in "wireless substitution" or "displacement" despite high satisfaction rating of wireline service provider SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2003 -- The FCC ordered t ... Continue reading

PR: Video Without Boundaries(TM) Announces Trade Credit Facilities ...

PR: Video Without Boundaries(TM) Announces Trade Credit Facilities ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Video Without Boundaries(TM) Announces Trade Credit Facilities In Excess Of $10 Million Additional Credit Arrangements will Ensure Company's Production and Delivery Of New Convergent Technology Products FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 12, 2003 -- Video Without Boundaries(TM), Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ... Continue reading

Redline Performance Products Reports Second Quarter Results; Introduction of 800 Revolt Snowmobile Remains on Plan

Redline Performance Products Reports Second Quarter Results; Introduction of 800 Revolt Snowmobile Remains on Plan

SAN DIEGO & MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 12, 2003--Redline Performance Products, Inc. ("Redline(TM)" or "the Company") (AMEX:RED) today provided an update regarding the introduction of its initial product, the 800 Revolt(R) snowmobile, and announced financial results for its fiscal 2004 second quarter ended September 30, 2003 (se ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Announces Proposed Private Placement

Sonic Automotive Announces Proposed Private Placement

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 12 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced today that it intends to offer an additional $75 million of its existing 8 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") due 2013. The offering will be made by means of a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A, or in offshore ... Continue reading

Target House 200 Raises Funds for Children

Target House 200 Raises Funds for Children

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Tarry Shebesta, President of Automobile Consumer Services, Selected to Speak at Automotive Lease Management Forum

Tarry Shebesta, President of Automobile Consumer Services, Selected to Speak at Automotive Lease Management Forum

CINCINNATI--Nov. 12, 2003--Tarry Shebesta, president of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), will join a panel of industry experts that will explore how vehicle incentives and rebates will affect the future of leasing. The event will take place at the 9th Automotive Lease Management Forum in Miami on November 19th ... Continue reading

The Cistek Group Announces Best Practice Research Activities

The Cistek Group Announces Best Practice Research Activities

COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 12, 2003--The Cistek Group announced today the launch of best practice research activities aimed at improving shareholder value. Surveys, interviews, and on-site assessments will be conducted in several key areas: Risk and product management, product development, marketing partnerships, and capital ... Continue reading

UAW Iowa State CAP Council Endorses Gephardt for President

UAW Iowa State CAP Council Endorses Gephardt for President

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Nov. 12 -- The executive board of the UAW Iowa State Community Action Program (CAP) Council today issued the following statement on its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Richard A. Gephardt for president: "We are proud to endorse Dick Gephardt for president because he's a proven fighter for America's working me ... Continue reading

Vishay Releases New Tantalum Capacitors, Diode Package and Infrared Receiver Modules

Vishay Releases New Tantalum Capacitors, Diode Package and Infrared Receiver Modules

MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 12 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has released new conformal-coated, solid, tantalum chip capacitors; a new diode package; and new infrared (IR) receiver modules. The new Vishay Sprague 592D capacitors in "X" and "Y" cases are designed for low-profile applications, such as wireless GPRS PCMCIA modem ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Announces Management Changes

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Announces Management Changes

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) today announced the below-listed organizational changes. Tony Fujita, vice president, Global Knowledge Center, has accepted a key global assignment at Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan. Effective January 1, 2004, Fujita will leverage his extensiv ... Continue reading

EDS and Nissan Diesel Announce IT Relationship

EDS and Nissan Diesel Announce IT Relationship

Nissan Diesel South Africa Leverages Global Relationship to Maximize Benefits And Cost Savings JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 12 -- EDS and Nissan Diesel today announced a three-year outsourcing relationship. Financial terms were not disclosed. The contract builds on the longstanding relationship between Nissan South ... Continue reading

Sterling Marlin Homestead Race Advance

Sterling Marlin Homestead Race Advance

CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge Ford 400 Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Ford 400 (race 36 of 36) TRACK: Homestead-Miami Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, November 14 at 1:35 p.m. EST RACE: Sunday, November 16 ... Continue reading

Timken Awards Agency of the Year and Rep of the Year

Timken Awards Agency of the Year and Rep of the Year

CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 12 -- The Timken Company presented its annual awards Agency of the Year to Hirsig-Frazier Company Incorporated and Individual Rep of the Year to Michael Glazier of Glazier Sales Associates at its National Sales Meeting during the Automotive Warehouse Dealers Association Conference in Las Vegas, NV, N ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study Ranks Dealix Corporation Highest in Business Generation

J.D. Power and Associates Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study Ranks Dealix Corporation Highest in Business Generation

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 12 -- J.D. Power and Associates' 2003 Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study ranked Dealix Corporation highest among independent online buying services in the most important area: Business Generation. Dealers gave Dealix sales leads the very highest ranking in both Quality and ... Continue reading

Timken Honored as Oldest Charter Member of MEMA

Timken Honored as Oldest Charter Member of MEMA

CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 12 -- The Timken Company was honored as the oldest charter member of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association during its 100th anniversary celebration November 3, at the MEMA and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association executive reception in Las Vegas, NV. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading

ASA Late Model Series Is new name of former USPRO Cup

ASA Late Model Series Is new name of former USPRO Cup

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National Average Gas Price Falls to Lowest Level Since Mid-July: AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report

National Average Gas Price Falls to Lowest Level Since Mid-July: AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report

HOUSTON--Nov. 12, 2003--The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline has fallen to its lowest level since mid-July of this year. Today's price of $1.501 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline is three-tenths of a penny lower than the $1.504 recorded by AAA's daily online Fuel Gauge Report on July 17t ... Continue reading

NASCAR ``King'' Richard Petty, NHRA Founder Wally Parks Inducted into Hot Wheels Hall of Fame at Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles

NASCAR ``King'' Richard Petty, NHRA Founder Wally Parks Inducted into Hot Wheels Hall of Fame at Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Nov. 12, 2003-- Five Automotive Legends, Rides and Moments Honored at Induction Gala with Master of Ceremonies Jay Leno Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Hot Wheels(R) cars, Mattel, Inc. hosted the inaugural induction of five automotive greats into the Hot Wheels(R) Hall of Fame last night. An inv ... Continue reading

ASA Racing To Visit `New Look' Milwaukee Mile In 2004

ASA Racing To Visit `New Look' Milwaukee Mile In 2004

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Outdoor Channel Adds Four Wheeler TV and Hot Rod TV to 2004 Lineup

Outdoor Channel Adds Four Wheeler TV and Hot Rod TV to 2004 Lineup

TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 12 -- PRIMEDIA and The Outdoor Channel (TOC) announce the addition of Hot Rod TV and the newly created Four Wheeler TV to the 2004 TOC schedule. "These exciting titles from the PRIMEDIA Automotive Enthusiast Group strengthen our association with the publishing giant and build on the success of ou ... Continue reading

Equant Signs Five-Year, $35 Million Contract to Connect ZF Friedrichshafen Locations Using Equant IP VPN

Equant Signs Five-Year, $35 Million Contract to Connect ZF Friedrichshafen Locations Using Equant IP VPN

WASHINGTON & FRANKFURT, Germany--Nov. 12, 2003-- German-based global automotive supplier chooses Equant to connect 119 locations in 25 countries Equant (Euronext Paris: EQU), an industry leader in global data and IP services for multinational businesses, has signed a 5-year, $35 million managed network contract with ZF ... Continue reading

Microtune and OASIS SiliconSystems Jointly Develop Reference Design That Accelerates Deployment of MOST-Enabled Car Radios

Microtune and OASIS SiliconSystems Jointly Develop Reference Design That Accelerates Deployment of MOST-Enabled Car Radios

PLANO, Texas & KARLSRUHE, Germany--Nov. 12, 2003-- Highly Integrated Reference Design Enables Automotive Customers to Easily Add, with Reduced Space and Cost, AM/FM Tuner Functionality to Their MOST Entertainment System Microtune(R), Inc. (Pink Sheets:TUNE) and OASIS SiliconSystems today announced the availability of a ... Continue reading

BMW AG Vorstand: "Recycling um jeden Preis führt in die Sackgasse"

BMW AG Vorstand: "Recycling um jeden Preis führt in die Sackgasse"

BERLIN, November 12 -- - Heutige Rahmenbedingungen ungeeignet für umfassenden Umweltschutz BMW AG Produktionsvorstand Dr. Norbert Reithofer forderte gestern am Rande einer DIE ZEIT Podiumsdiskussion mit Bundesumweltminister Jürgen Trittin zukunftsfähige Recyclingvorschriften für die Automobilindustrie. Die europäi ... Continue reading

BMW AG Vorstand: "Recycling um jeden Preis führt in die Sackgasse"

BMW AG Vorstand: "Recycling um jeden Preis führt in die Sackgasse"

BERLIN, November 12 -- - Heutige Rahmenbedingungen ungeeignet für umfassenden Umweltschutz BMW AG Produktionsvorstand Dr. Norbert Reithofer forderte gestern am Rande einer DIE ZEIT Podiumsdiskussion mit Bundesumweltminister Jürgen Trittin zukunftsfähige Recyclingvorschriften für die Automobilindustrie. Die europäi ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul öffnet technische Schulungsanstalt in Deutschland

Federal-Mogul öffnet technische Schulungsanstalt in Deutschland

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, November 12 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation öffnete kürzlich ein Schulungszentrum und drei Satellitenschulungsanlagen in Produktionsstandorten in Deutschland für Sekundärmarktmitarbeiter und -kunden. Die Technical Training Institute (TTI) ist Teil einer Sekundärmarktinitiative, die entwickelt wu ... Continue reading

Delco Remy International Announces Third Quarter Operating Results

Delco Remy International Announces Third Quarter Operating Results

ANDERSON, Ind., Nov. 12 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer and remanufacturer of automotive electrical and drivetrain/powertrain products, today announced its financial performance for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2003. In the third quarter of 2003, the Company ... Continue reading

More China Parts and Car Deals

More China Parts and Car Deals

NEW YORK, Nov 12, 2003; Reuters reports that a Chinese trade group plans to unveil deals on Wednesday calling for millions of dollars of U.S.-made automobiles and components from General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and other companies, to be sold to China, The Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday. Separately, General ... Continue reading

AMECA Announces Accreditation to Calcoast ITL For Testing Automotive Exterior Lighting Devices

AMECA Announces Accreditation to Calcoast ITL For Testing Automotive Exterior Lighting Devices

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- AMECA (Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc.) announces it has extended accreditation to Calcoast ITL to test automotive exterior lighting devices. Only technically proficient, professional laboratories which maintain a record keeping system with a calibration program and hav ... Continue reading

Sharpie New Busch Race Sponsor at Bristol Motor Speedway

Sharpie New Busch Race Sponsor at Bristol Motor Speedway

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SEMA "Best On Bridgestone" Winners Announced

SEMA "Best On Bridgestone" Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 "BEST ON BRIDGESTONE" SEMA SHOW WINNERS ANNOUNCED LAS VEGAS, Nev. (November 11, 2003) - A 2003 Ford Focus built by Bob Folkestad of SPAL Advanced Engineering, Des Moines, Iowa, was named "Best on Bridgestone" capping off a recognition program sponsored by Bridg ... Continue reading

Hybrid Cars: Awareness and Purchase Consideration are High - No Visibility for U.S. Brands

Hybrid Cars: Awareness and Purchase Consideration are High - No Visibility for U.S. Brands

Perceptions are Positive on Fuel Efficiency and Smooth Riding - But Mixed about Performance and Luxury NEW YORK, Nov. 11 -- Although awareness of hybrid electric vehicles is high, research conducted by WIRED finds perceptions that could be hurdles to the sale of gas/electric hybrids. Consumers polled in the magazine's ... Continue reading

ZAP CEO Says Electric Cars Bridge Gap to Hydrogen Infrastructure on WallSt.net

ZAP CEO Says Electric Cars Bridge Gap to Hydrogen Infrastructure on WallSt.net

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 11 -- Battery-powered cars are available today and can help drive the world towards a hydrogen fuel economy, says Steve Schneider, CEO for ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) , during an interview scheduled to air today on http://www.wallst.net/ . Government and industry are discussing new energy polici ... Continue reading

Parts Maker Produces 4 Millionth Advanced Passive Occupant Detection System

Parts Maker Produces 4 Millionth Advanced Passive Occupant Detection System

Delphi Delco Electronics Systems Has Surpassed The 100 Millionth Milestone on Traditional Airbag Electronics KOKOMO, Ind., Nov. 11 -- Delphi Corporation has reached another milestone in supplying advanced safety systems for vehicle manufacturers. Industry leader, Delphi Delco Electronics Systems has now produced 4-mill ... Continue reading

Lake Erie, I-70 and Pikes Peak Added to ASA Schedule

Lake Erie, I-70 and Pikes Peak Added to ASA Schedule

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Precision Auto Care Announces 1st Quarter Results

Precision Auto Care Announces 1st Quarter Results

LEESBURG, Va., Nov. 11 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PACI) today announced a profit of $291K or $.01 per share for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2003, compared with a loss of ($433K) or ($0.03) per share for the comparable prior year quarter. Lou Brown, Chairman and CEO, stated, "We are very h ... Continue reading

Bandag, Incorporated Declares Increase in Quarterly Dividend

Bandag, Incorporated Declares Increase in Quarterly Dividend

MUSCATINE, Iowa, Nov. 11 -- The Board of Directors of Bandag, Incorporated, today declared an increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $.32 per share to $.325 per share on the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable January 16, 2004 to shareholders of record at the clos ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Fall to August Average; Average Prices Throughout State near Parity

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Fall to August Average; Average Prices Throughout State near Parity

LOS ANGELES--Nov. 11, 2003--The average price of regular gasoline in Southern California dropped another 14 cents during the past month, settling in at half a penny below the August average price, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Continued lower demand for gasoline an ... Continue reading

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