Chrysler Recalls 2.7 Million Older Model Vehicles Because of Floor-Mounted Shift Assembly Problem
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. January 13, 2004; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group is recalling 2.7 million older model vehicles to replace or repair the floor-mounted shifter assembly. The company also is fixing more than 20,000 new Dodge Durango vehicles with a throttle problem. Chrysler said Tuesday that ... Continue reading
Action Performance Provides Preliminary Information for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2004
PHOENIX--Jan. 13, 2004--Action Performance Companies, Inc. reported that, based upon preliminary information, the company anticipates reporting net sales of $71 million to $73 million for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2003. These revenues reflect Action's previously reported expectation that the fiscal fi ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Announce Fourth Quarter Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 13 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation expects to release its fourth quarter 2003 results on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 before the market opens. The earnings release will be available shortly thereafter on Infinity's website at http://www.ipacc.com/ . In connection with its earnings rel ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003 on Thursday, February 5, 2004 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and c ... Continue reading
Bill Van Amburg Rejoins Weststart-CALSTART as Senior Vice President
PASADENA, Calif.--Jan. 13, 2004-- Addition of Van Amburg's Industry Experience Part of Expansion Plans for Advanced Transportation Organization WestStart-CALSTART - North America's leading advanced transportation organization - is pleased to announce the hiring of Bill Van Amburg as senior vice president. He will lead ... Continue reading
PR: DVCO Technology Signs On New Clients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DVCO Technology Signs On New Clients Online Communications Technology Firm Provides Online Communications Tools for eBay, Magnet Communications and Alan Taylor DENVER, Jan. 13, 2004 -- DVCO Technology (DVCO), a Denver-based online communications technology firm, today announced it has been selecte ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 13 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is committed to advancing the education of today's students as well as preparing students for future career choices. For more than ten years, SME has been an active participant and sponsor of student competitions, both regionally and nationally, d ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Appoints Robert S. Miller, Jr. to Chairman of the Board
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 13 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FMDLQ) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Robert S. (Steve) Miller, Jr., 62, as non-executive chairman of the board of directors effective January 11, 2004. Miller has been a member of Federal-Mogul's board since 1993. He repl ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Wins $1.2 Billion in New Business
WARREN, Mich., Jan. 13 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of automotive fluid storage and delivery systems, recently won contracts in its fuel systems division valued at more than $1.2 billion from automotive manufacturers in Europe, Asia and North America. Beginning with 2006-model-year production, the fou ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Announces New Event for 2004
JPEG IMAGE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-933-3907 jcardinale@infineonraceway.com Cyclists and Runners, On Road and Off, Take Over Infineon Raceway in 2004 SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The newest event on the Infineon Raceway calendar for the 2004 season will showcase more o ... Continue reading
Barber Dodge Hires Former Robert Yates Engineer
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
NADA Provides CPR Training Manikins to Communities Nationwide
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 13 -- The National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation (NADCF) has donated more than 3,600 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manikins and Little Anne automated external defibrillator (AED) training units worth over $2 million to civic and safety organizations since the Foundation was establishe ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Average Monthly Gas Prices Stop Drop, Begin Climb; Most Cities See Price Increases
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 13, 2004--The average price of regular gasoline in Southern California stopped its three-month descent and climbed an average of four cents during the past month, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Higher crude oil prices and reduced production at Cali ... Continue reading
New Year Brings Cold Weather and Higher Gas Prices; AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
HOUSTON--Jan. 13, 2004--Cold weather and higher prices for crude oil are pushing gasoline prices to their highest level ever recorded in the month of January, according to AAA Texas. The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline is up 8.7 cents per gallon since the middle of last month to $1.561 per gallo ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Up Due to Crude Oil, Cold Weather
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 13 -- Higher crude oil prices and colder weather have pushed gasoline prices to their highest levels ever recorded in the month of January. The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline is up 8.7 centers per gallon since the middle of last month, jumping from $1.474 to $1.561. This also ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Makes Executive Appointments in North America
* Paul Knauss Appointed Chief Financial Officer * Klaus Entenmann Appointed Vice President - Chrysler Financial * Richard Howard Appointed Vice President - DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance * Gino Cozza Appointed Managing Director - Chrysler Financial Canada * Brian Fulton Appointed Zone Manager - Toronto and Atla ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Piquet and Rosberg to test again for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team
BMW WilliamsF1 Team Piquet and Rosberg to test again for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team Grove, UK. Monday 12 January, 2004. Following their initial test in December last year, Nelson Piquet (BR) and Nico Rosberg (GER) are set to return to the track to assist with the BMW WilliamsF1 Team's intensive pre-season testing schedule ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Jerez Test Summary
BMW WilliamsF1 Team Jerez Test Summary Following the launch of the FW26 last week, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team have spent the past seven days testing the new car at Jerez, with drivers Juan Pablo Montoya, Ralf Schumacher and Marc Gené all undertaking testing duties. Piloting the FW26 for the first three days of the test, ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. Changes Name To Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 13, 2004--Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured starters and alternators for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that the Company has changed its name to Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. The name change was approved at the Company's annual s ... Continue reading
The Maserati MCC the Modenese marque's new GT
Today at Fiorano saw the track debut of the new Maserati that will take part in the FIA GT championship. The car, which for the time being goes by its project code name of MCC, will be launched at the forthcoming International Geneva Motor Show. Alongside it will be the Trident marque’s new road-going Granturismo ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Hosts Conference Call and Web Cast To Discuss FY2004 First-Quarter Earnings
TROY, Mich., Jan. 13 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call to discuss the company's fiscal year 2004 first-quarter financial results on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. (ET). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) To participate, call (706) 643-7449 10 minutes prior ... Continue reading
Hella, Behr and Plastic Omnium Form Front-End Module Joint Venture
DETROIT--Jan. 13, 2004--Three major automotive suppliers -- Hella KG Hueck & Co., Behr GmbH and Plastic Omnium -- plan to form an equally-owned joint venture company to design, develop and produce automotive front-end modules. Subject to regulatory approvals, the new company will begin operations early in 2004. Headqua ... Continue reading
CANTON, Ohio, 13 de enero /PR Newswire/ -- The Timken Company anuncia que a partir del día de hoy, los productos de las marcas Torrington-, Fafnir- y Kilian- estarán disponibles para sus distribuidores autorizados en México a través de The Timken Store en http://www.ptplace.com/. Este sitio bilingüe ofrece ahora a ... Continue reading
GM Execs Darwin Clark and Lynn Myers To Retire New Pontiac-Buick Named
DETROIT January 13, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. confirmed a newspaper report that two general managers will retire in the spring after long careers in marketing at the automaker. Darwin Clark, vice president and general manager of industry-dealer affairs, began his ... Continue reading
Law Suit: Wives of Former Snap-on Tool Dealers Claim Company Fraud Causes Losses
-'Snap-on Wives Club' formed- NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 13 -- In what is believed to be first action of its kind, lawsuits were filed today against Snap-on Tools, Inc. on behalf of wives of former New Jersey and New York Snap-on franchised tool dealers, alleging they were harmed by the company's "false, fraudulent and ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Reports Record Breaking Holiday Sales
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 13 -- The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) has announced that Holiday Sales recorded in December of 2003 were 68% above last year's sales. "We are extremely excited that the holiday sales are just another sign of the explosive growth we have been experiencing. In 2001 December ... Continue reading
7-Eleven, Inc. Reports Strong December 2003 Sales Results
DALLAS, Jan. 13 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. , the largest chain in the convenience retailing industry, today reported December 2003 sales results. Total December 2003 sales were $901.0 million, an increase of 6.7 percent over the December 2002 total of $844.2 million. Total merchandise sales for December 2003 were $623.1 million ... Continue reading
Automotive Tier Supplier Plans $10 Million Expansion in Indiana, an Advisory by Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--Jan. 13, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated). Nyloncraft Incorporated (Mishawaka, Ind.) plans a $10 Million expansion of its thermoplastic molding operations in Indiana (Plant 1060890, PEC 11002259). For details on this development view the entire article at w ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Announces Tax Status of 2003 Distributions
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 13 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced the tax status of its 2003 distributions made to shareholders. The characterization of the distributions is as follows: Distribution Type Total Taxable Record Payment Distr ... Continue reading
Centrality Announces Its Atlas Premiere Partners Alliance and Microsoft MCX Alliance at CES 2004
Centrality's Alliance with Microsoft, Fonix, Horizon, Silicon Motion, Spreadtrum Brings Turn-Key Mobile Device Solutions SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 13 -- Centrality Communications, a leading provider of semiconductor platforms for high-functional mobile devices (PDAs/Smartphones, Handheld GPS Devices and Navigation Syst ... Continue reading
COSMOSDesignSTAR Chosen as Tool for SAE Seminar
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 13, 2004--COSMOS(TM) today announced that COSMOSDesignSTAR(TM) has been chosen as the software tool for a Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) professional development seminar to be held on January 26-27, 2004 in Troy, MI. The seminar, entitled "Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers," will be ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has been awarded the contract to supply a compact cooling module for the GM Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado hybrid pickup trucks. The cooling module consists of a rugged CT-series radiator and an electric cooling fan. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
Delphi Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter And Calendar Year 2003 Earnings Results January 20th
Dawes 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 fourth quarter and calendar year 2003 earnings results. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) WHO: Delphi's Vice ... Continue reading
Infineon Selects Kuehne & Nagel Subsidiary, USCO Logistics, To Manage North American Distribution
NAUGATUCK, Conn.--Jan. 13, 2004--Infineon Technologies has selected Kuehne & Nagel's wholly owned subsidiary, USCO Logistics, to implement a North American supply chain management solution, leveraging USCO's multi-client distribution center in Hayward, Calif. Infineon, which currently operates its own distribution cent ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Jan. 13, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). MACSTEEL (Jackson, Mich.), a division of Quanex Corporation (Houston), officially began operations Jan. 1, 2004 at the former NorthStar Steel Mill in Monroe, Mich., (Plant 1015169) (PEC 18001845). For deta ... Continue reading
Newtech Requesting the Authorization to Register on American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
BLAINVILLE, QC, Jan. 13 -- Mr. Yvon Rancourt, Chairman, announced today that NewTech Brake Corp. has filed an application to be listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). In the event of NewTech's application being accepted and the company being listed on AMEX, management believes that NewTech's stock will be availa ... Continue reading
OEConnection Takes D2DLink(R) Nationwide for Nissan Dealers
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- OEConnection, LLC, provider of supply chain solutions to the original equipment automotive parts industry, announced today that its rollout of D2DLink for Nissan dealerships has gone nationwide. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030515/OECONNLOGO ) The D2DLink online service helps ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the appointment of Frank Barker as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division of Reynolds International, effective January 19. Reynolds' International Division was created in October 2003 with the a ... Continue reading
-- Most safety devices in automobiles are designed to kick into action as a crash happens. Just think seat belts and air bags. But the latest trend in the auto industry is to develop technologies that'll help drivers to avoid accidents altogether. A report from Siemens You can reach the story directly by going to http: ... Continue reading
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Jan. 13, 2004-- DealerAdvance(TM) Offers Integration with Callbright Toll-Free Numbers for 100% Capture of Incoming Phone Prospects Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software and solutions provider to improve business perform ... Continue reading
Timken Extends New Product Brands to Mexican Distributors Via The Timken Store at PTplace.com
Torrington(R), Fafnir(R) and Kilian(R) Products Available Online CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- The Timken Company today announced the extension of its Torrington-, Fafnir- and Kilian-branded products to authorized Timken distributors in Mexico via The Timken Store at www.PTplace.com . This bilingual site now provides author ... Continue reading
Range Rover Named Most Delightful SUV by Strategic Vision
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 13 -- For the second year in a row, Land Rover's Range Rover has been recognized by California-based consumer research company Strategic Vision, Inc. The company announced recipients of the "Total Delight Index" (TDI) award and Range Rover obtained the highest score of all trucks surveyed. The TDI ... Continue reading
Centrality Communications Design Wins for Automotive Navigation and Smartphone Products at CES 2004
Industry Leading Atlas Platforms Adopted by BCOM, Mobidic, Plink, and Inventec SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 13 -- Centrality Communications, a leading provider of semiconductor platforms for high-functional mobile devices, today publicly announced several new design wins for automotive navigation and Smartphone devices ba ... Continue reading
Lumileds' Luxeon LED Daytime Running Lights on Audi A8 6.0
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Jan. 13, 2004-- World's Brightest LEDs Pave the Way for Future Development of All-LED Headlamp Lumileds Lighting announced today that its Luxeon LEDs, the world's brightest solid-state light sources, are inaugurating a new era in automotive lighting with their debut in the headlamps of the 12-cylinder ... Continue reading
Mobileye License Arm Technology for On-Board Driving Assistance Technologies
JERUSALEM, Israel and CAMBRIDGE, England, January 13 -- MobilEye, Ltd., a leading developer of vision-based-intelligent transportation systems designed to enhance driver comfort, and ARM (LSE:ARM, Nasdaq:ARMHY), the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC processor technology, today announced that MobilE ... Continue reading
Stuart Energy Partners With The Hydrogen Car Company
TORONTO--Jan. 13, 2004--Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (TSX:HHO) announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with the Hydrogen Car Company (HCC), led by S. David Freeman, former Chairman of the California Power Authority. HCC is a privately-held, California-based company focused on developing and mark ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Announces Executive Appointment
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 13 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that Paul D. Novas has been named vice president of finance and administration for the company's European operations. Novas will also continue in his current role as corporate treasurer. The appointment to this newly created position is effective immediat ... Continue reading
Marshall Field's and GM Redefine the Showroom Floor
Cashmere Scarves Get Cozy with Humvees at Marshall Field's State Street store CHICAGO, Jan. 13 -- Chicagoans no longer have to wait for the annual Chicago Auto Show to see some of the latest concept cars and new models from General Motors. Marshall Field's guests can peek at what's new in automobiles anytime, thanks to ... Continue reading
New Lifestyle Magazine Targets NASCAR Nation
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- Apparently, America's best writer and its best racer are onto something. The danger and excitement of NASCAR have placed it atop the sporting landscape, and now for the first time, there's a lifestyle magazine for its millions of loyal followers. American Thunder, debuting in February 2004, will br ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Jan. 13, 2004--The hot new styling on an old classic is proving popular with consumers as the Chevrolet C6 Corvette was selected Best New Design at the 2004 North American International Auto Show being held in Detroit this week. Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com), an informative and objective s ... Continue reading
CART Racing Closing - Ford Picks Another Winner!
DETROIT January 12, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that the company that once listed Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi and Cristiano da Matta as its race car drivers said Monday that its board of directors has resigned and it plans to close up operations soon. Championship Auto Racing Teams In ... Continue reading
FARO Reports 54% Increase In Sales For 2003 Year To $71.3 Million
LAKE MARY, Fla., Jan. 12 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported sales of approximately $22.5 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003, a 49.0% increase from $15.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2002, and $2.5 million, or 12.5% above the high end of the Company's $18-$20 million forecast for th ... Continue reading
GEICO Announces Four Officer Appointments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- GEICO's board of directors recently announced the promotions of four associates to officer positions. Mike Campbell is now vice president of corporate financial reporting; Bill McDonald, controller; Steve Parsons, assistant controller; and Todd Prigal, assistant controller. "GEICO is looking forw ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind.--Jan. 12, 2004--Starcraft Corporation announced today that its shareholders have voted overwhelmingly to approve the proposed merger agreement with Wheel to Wheel, Inc. of Troy, Michigan. The transaction has received all required regulatory clearance. Closing is expected to occur by the middle of January, ... Continue reading
MANCHESTER, England--Jan. 12, 2004--Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions, Ltd, the automotive manufacturing solutions and diagnostics subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc. , is pleased to announce that Daimler Chrysler AG has selected Teradyne's GRADE-X Software for use as its next generation diagnostics authoring tool. Teradyne Diagn ... Continue reading
Progressive Survey Reveals What Consumers Pay Attention to When Buying a New Car; Most and Least Expensive 2004 Vehicles to Insure Are Announced MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Jan. 12 -- Ask a new car owner whether his or her vehicle has front or rear wheel drive, how many cylinders are in the engine, or where the airbags are ... Continue reading
19th Annual Daytona Beach Motorsports Expo During Daytona Speedweeks
Consumer and Trade Event Featuring Manufacturers' Displays, Onsite Racing, Sponsorship Give Away Contest, the Motorsports Garage, Driver Autograph Signings, Driver Related Book Signings and More BALTIMORE, Jan. 12 -- Emerging from the shadows of the Daytona International Speedway and Speedweeks, is the 19th Annual Dayt ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Jan. 12 -- EaglePicher Incorporated and EaglePicher Holdings, Inc. announce the promotion of Brian L. Swartz to the position of vice president and controller. Swartz, formerly EaglePicher's director of Corporate Financial Operations, will assume complete responsibility for all global financial planning and ana ... Continue reading
The 2004 North American International Auto Show Welcomes Poster Contest Winners
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Winners of the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) poster contest were on site at the show today to share their award-winning designs with the public. Posters were designed by Michigan students in grades 9-12 and were judged by an independent panel of recognized members of the Detroi ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
