Chinese, Global Automakers Showcase Fuel-Saving Cars in World's Fastest Growing Market
ANTING, China October 15, 2004; Elaine Kurtenbach writing for the AP reported that the Habo No. 1 looks like any one of the legions of Volkswagen sedans in China. But a peek under the hood reveals an array of chrome canisters in place of the usual engine. The hydrogen peroxide-fueled Habo was one of 150 experimental an ... Continue reading
2005 Mitsubishi Motors Model Lineup
October 15, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. -- Refinement: as defined by Webster is the result of yielding an improvement or elaboration. Within Mitsubishi, refinement is the process applied to fine products that are made even more outstanding during the course of their lifecycle. Five of Mitsubishi Motors eight production mod ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices at or near New Records
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 15, 2004--Gasoline prices continued soaring last week with San Diego, Orange County and the Central Coast all setting new record-high levels and Los Angeles within a penny of a new record, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regu ... Continue reading
El nuevo Clase A: no es sólo bonito
BURSCHEID, Alemania, October 15 -- - Johnson Controls desarrolla y produce salpicaderos, sistemas de asiento, paneles para puertas y sistemas de aparcamiento acústico para el nuevo Clase A de Mercedes Los conductores del nuevo Clase A de Mercedes-Benz tienen algo importante que esperar. Les espera un interior de gran ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
WESTCHESTER, Ill., Oct. 15 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, will hold a conference call with institutional investors, security analysts and other interested parties at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, October 22, 2004 ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRANS-AM SERIES DRIVER RUHLMAN RACES ON AND OFF THE TRACK ‹IN SUPPORT OF THE LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION Greensboro, NC (Oct 14, 2004)--When Randy Ruhlman is away from the racetrack, where he earns his living as a professional driver, he often trades in his need for speed for a passion for pedali ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 15 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its third-quarter 2004 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, November 4, 2004. The company has scheduled a conference call to occur the same day at 9:00 a.m., where John C. Plant, president and chief executive ... Continue reading
SSP Haunted Hayride Begins Tonight
SSP Haunted Hayride, a scary hayride at the Susquehanna Speedway Park between Lewisberry and Newberrytown at 690 York Road in York Haven is open on Fridays & Saturdays, October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30. Haunted rides will be from dark until 11:00 p.m. Special rides for children will begin ½ hour before dusk. This 1.2 m ... Continue reading
-- WHO: Houston media professionals, many of whom spend a good part of the day driving while talking on the two-way radio, making cell phone calls and writing copy, will have the opportunity to drive a course designed by AAA Texas to learn the limitations of distracted driving. WHAT: Media professionals will put their ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Third Quarter Results and Conference Call
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its third quarter financial results before the market opens on October 28, 2004. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and J. Gor ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Oct. 15 -- More than 1,000 Ford Racing fans will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they become the first consumers to drive the new, 300-horsepower 2005 Ford Mustang on an autocross course at Turner Field, part of the Ford Racing Innovation Drive on Saturday, Oct. 30. In addition to the iconic Ford Must ... Continue reading
Bosch Wins Corporate Award from the Michigan Minority Business Development Council
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Robert Bosch Corporation announced today it has been named 2004 Corporation of the Year - Commercial Products by the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC). The award was announced during the MMBDC's 21st Annual Awards Dinner at Cobo Center in Detroit. Since 2000, Bos ... Continue reading
Merger of Existing Planning Agencies in Fall Veto Session Seen as 'Foundation Reform' for Funding, Governance Changes CHICAGO, Oct. 15 -- The following was released today by Chicago Metropolis 2020: The Illinois General Assembly should create a single, comprehensive regional planning agency to connect land-use decision ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Statement in Response to Flu Vaccine Shortage
Remaining Supply to Be Released for High Risk Needs AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Chrysler Group today announced that it would release a significant portion of its unused flu vaccines for redistribution to high-risk groups throughout southeastern Michigan. Approximately 4,000 units of serum, which were scheduled to b ... Continue reading
Company Profile for Moeller Design & Development
--Founded in 1989, Moeller Design & Development is a leading rapid prototyping service bureau specializing in stereolithography (SLA), CNC machining, QuickCast(TM), Cast Urethane prototype and short-run production. Moeller was recognized as a "Top 500 Company" by Inc. magazine and for "exceptional support to defense an ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz on List of 'Top 100 in Quality'
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. has been ranked in Quality magazine's "Top 100 in Quality." The survey recognizes Hayes Lemmerz as a top company that improves processes, empowers workers and satisfies customers through quality and process improvement initiatives. Quality's Top 100 list f ... Continue reading
Kidron Offers Eagle Eye Collision Avoidance Technology on Refrigerated Trailers
INDIANAPOLIS--Oct. 15, 2004--Transportation Safety Technologies, Inc. (TST), a leading provider of electronic control, safety, and security systems for commercial fleet vehicles, today announced that Kidron, a global provider of refrigerated trailers, will immediately begin marketing and supporting TST's Eagle Eye(TM) ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Oct. 15, 2004--The Board of Directors of The Progressive Corporation today elected Patrick H. Nettles, Ph.D., to fill the current vacancy on the Company's Board for the term ending on the date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2007. Dr. Nettles, 60, is a founder of CIENA Corporation ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--Oct. 15, 2004--According to an article in the latest issue of the Insurance IP Bulletin (www.insuranceIPbulletin.com/news.html), Progressive Casualty Insurance Company is using sound patent strategy to build a fortress of patent protection around their innovations in telematic auto insurance. The artic ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRANS-AM SERIES DRIVER RUHLMAN RACES ON AND OFF THE TRACK ‹IN SUPPORT OF THE LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION Greensboro, NC (Oct 14, 2004)--When Randy Ruhlman is away from the racetrack, where he earns his living as a professional driver, he often trades in his need for speed for a passion for pedali ... Continue reading
The New MB A-Class - Not Just Easy on the Eye
BURSCHEID, Germany, October 15 -- - Johnson Controls develops and manufactures the instrument panel, seating system, door panels and acoustic parking system for the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class Drivers of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class have something to look forward to. A high-quality interior awaits them that feels as goo ... Continue reading
Gas Price Average Reaches $2 Per Gallon in Mid-October, AAA Chicago Says
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 15 -- According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois now averages $2.02 per gallon, which is up 16 cents from this time last month and up 40 cents from last year's prices. In northern Indiana, gas prices now average $1.96, which is ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ and NavInfo Open Joint Venture Office in China
NAVTEQ and NavInfo Join Forces to Offer China Navigation Map Data CHICAGO, Oct. 15 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for navigation systems and location-based solutions, has joined forces with NavInfo, the leading provider of a navigable digital map for China, to enable the creation of world class n ... Continue reading
Shanghai Auto Parts & Equip Exhibition to Open Shortly
SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- 'The 5th Auto Parts & Equip Shanghai' will be held from October 19th to 22nd, 2004 at INTEX Shanghai. The exhibition is sponsored by the Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Shanghai (''CCTPIT Shanghai'') and the Society of Automotive Engineers of China (''SA ... Continue reading
OWOSSO, Mich., Oct. 15 -- A complaint filed by UBUY Holdings, Inc. and Steven Bazsuly against Sports Resorts International, Inc., (the "Company") and Donald J. Williamson, the Company's majority shareholder, has been dismissed. The complaint, which was originally filed on June 16, 2003 in the United States District Cou ... Continue reading
* Company Hosts 15 Minority-Owned Suppliers on Business Development Mission * Will Pair Minority Suppliers with Black-Owned South African Suppliers * Business Development Benefits DaimlerChrysler Long-Term AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 15 -- DaimlerChrysler AG, DaimlerChrysler South Africa, along with the Corporate Council ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Letter to Shareholders
ALSIP, Ill., Oct. 15 -- Arvin Scott, president and chief executive officer of Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. , today sent the following letter to shareholders and customers, addressing the company's progress integrating a milestone acquisition completed earlier this year: October 15, 2004 Dear Fellow Shareholder ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production -October 15, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 338,589 units, up 0.6 percent from the 336,432 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for All-New 2005 Tacoma Pickup Truck Line
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 15 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2005 Tacoma pickup truck line which begin arriving at dealerships nationwide this month. The all-new Tacoma pickup truck line built at the New United Motor Manufacturing, In ... Continue reading
Company attributes strong customer focus and rapidly growing online community to its 2,442 Percent Revenue Growth SEATTLE, Oct. 15 -- CarDomain Network, the leading online automotive enthusiast community, has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Washington State, a ranking of the 50 faste ... Continue reading
Lancer Evolution Evolves Highest-Performance MR Edition - WOW!
October 14, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. More powerful engine for all Lancer Evolutions Electronic Active Center Differential made standard Helical-style front Limited Slip Differential, Sports ABS Optional Infinity 315-watt audio system with trunk-mounted subwoofer MR Edition: The highest-performance street-legal Lancer Ev ... Continue reading
The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer: High Performance On A Budget
October 14, 2004 -- Cypress, Calif. -- Time and again, Mitsubishi's formula for success in the compact sedan market has been quite simple: combine nimble handling, lightweight, good power and a low sticker price into one package. Of course, that's easier said than done, but nobody said success was easy. The 2005 Lancer ... Continue reading
2004 Tokyo Motor Show-Suzuki Flower Power Alto Blooms
Suzuki will introduce several new model variants at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show and a new concept car as well. Alto Heart Stand This cute little delivery vehicle is based on the new Japan-only Alto. With raised height and openable side windows it can be used as a mobile stand. Suzuki teamed up with respected flowe ... Continue reading
Honda outlines its exhibition for the 2004 Tokyo Motor Show
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the outline of its exhibition planned for the 38th Tokyo Motor Show. Honda will exhibit both commercial and barrier-free vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show 2004 — Commercial & Barrier-free Vehicles — sponsored by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association from Tuesday ... Continue reading
Supplier Team Selected by `HTUF' Utility Fleets for National Deployment of Advanced Hybrid Trucks
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2004-- Eaton and International Truck and Engine Will Build 20-Plus Medium-Duty Hybrid Trucks for 13 Utilities in Nation's Largest Hybrid Launch Utility and state truck fleets working together in WestStart's Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) program have selected the supplier team of Eaton Corpo ... Continue reading
ARCA's Kimmel Earns $3 Million
Kimmel; ARCA's 1st $3 Million Dollar Man TOLEDO OH (10-15-04) Frank Kimmel, on the strength of six ARCA RE/MAX Series championships, has gone "where no man has gone before". Kimmel, after completing his 13th consecutive full-time season on tour in 2004, holds the distinction as being the only driver in series history t ... Continue reading
Yahoo! 1,000 Ford Fans Will Drive the 2005 Mustang on Kentucky Speedway, Oct. 23
SPARTA, Ky., Oct. 15 -- More than 1,000 Ford Racing fans will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience when they become the first consumers to drive the new, 300-horsepower 2005 Ford Mustang on the banking of the Kentucky Speedway as part of the Ford Racing Innovation Drive on Saturday, Oct. 23. In addition to the iconic Fo ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices Reach For Records
IRVING, Texas--Oct. 15, 2004--Pump prices are making a reach for the record books as the price of crude continue to reach new heights, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for regular self-serve gasoline is $1.989 a gallon -- a four cents increase. The Texas average for a gallon of regular se ... Continue reading
Bosch Chairman to Deliver Keynote Address at Convergence 2004
Additional Bosch Executives to Give Technical Presentations WHAT: Franz Fehrenbach, chairman of the Board of Management, Bosch Group, will give a keynote address at 8:30 a.m. in Room W1-52. Fehrenbach will discuss the challenges the industry faces to master complexity, increase quality and achieve common standards to e ... Continue reading
Key Demonstrations Include Circle Surround(R) Automotive and TruSurround XT(R) Headphone DETROIT, Oct. 15 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions, will be showcasing its wide range of surround sound and audio enhancement solutions for the automotive marke ... Continue reading
America's Greenest Major Metropolitan Area to Get Donations of World's Greenest SUV
Bay-Area National Park Rangers Among First in Nation to Get 2005 Ford Escape Hybrids WHAT: Ford Motor Company to donate two Ford Escape Hybrids -- Earth's first and only full hybrid SUV -- to the Bay-area National Park Service. Of the thousands of consumers on dealer waiting lists for the new vehicles, the National Par ... Continue reading
Nissan Japan Releases Fuga Luxury Sports Sedan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the domestic launch of the all-new Fuga, a luxury sports sedan. The Fuga has been designed to express power, solidity and luxury. The result is a new high-quality sports sedan that combines elegance with a strong, powerful stance Highlights of the New Fuga: - Exhilarating driving ... Continue reading
Semiconductor-Based Innovation Comes to Forefront at Convergence 2004
DETROIT--Oct. 15, 2004-- Infineon Technologies Participation Includes CEO Keynote Talk and Special Appearance by Racing Legend Mario Andretti Infineon Technologies , the worldwide number two supplier of semiconductors for automotive electronics applications, today announced that its CEO, Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart, will give ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Unveils Restyled 2005 Bounder at the RVIA California RV Show in Pomona
Exterior Upgrades, New Floor Plan and Added Features Enhance Popular Gas Motor Home RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 15 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, unveiled restyled features on its 2005 Bounder gas motor home at the RVIA California RV Show, taking place in Pomona, CA October 15 - 24, 2004. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' 3CC Concept Off to a Running Start in Shanghai
... Sustainable Mobility Vehicle Earns the Design Award, and Five Gold Standards, at Michelin Challenge Bibendum SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 15 -- Volvo Car Corporation turned the international debut of its latest advanced low-emission technologies and design solutions concept car into a case study revealing that environment ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2004
ATLANTA--Oct. 15, 2004--Genuine Parts Company reported sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced today that sales totaling $2.3 billion were up 7% compared to the third quarter of 2003. Net income was $97.9 million, an ... Continue reading
Delphi's innovation will make telematics services more affordable for vehicles in all segments DETROIT, Oct. 15 -- Delphi Corp. has brought to market a new digital data decoder to help enable the first OEM application for real-time traffic services in North America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/D ... Continue reading
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2004-- Industry Testing Signals Significant Step Towards Commercial Availability International Truck and Engine Corporation and Eaton Corporation have been selected to manufacture diesel-electric hybrid trucks for a national pilot program serving the utility industry. The pilot truck program ... Continue reading
Keystone Suspends Aftermarket Headlamp Sales for Taurus, Pontiac Grand Am
POMONA, CA October 15, 2004; The AP reported that auto replacement parts distributor Keystone Automotive Industries Inc. said Friday that it suspended the sale of aftermarket headlamps for the Ford Taurus and the General Motors Pontiac Grand Am as a result of independent tests that indicate these headlamps do not fully ... Continue reading
Ford Draws on Old Movie Stars in Hopes of Spurring Sales
DEARBORN, Mich. October 14, 2004]; Sarah Karush writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. hopes the co-stars of one of the movies' most memorable car chases, Steve McQueen and his Mustang, will help get sales out of low gear. The company presented new advertisements Thursday to go with a slew of new vehicles in t ... Continue reading
JAGUAR REVEALS NEW 'SPIRIT' LIMITED EDITION X-TYPE
2.5 AWD Spirit Limited Edition X-TYPE Jaguar X-TYPE buyers now have a new special edition model to tempt them. The 2.5 AWD Spirit Limited Edition, which features the recently announced Jaguar 'Sports Collection' accessory body styling package as standard, is available to order now. The new 'Sports Collection' accessory ... Continue reading
INTERMET Announces Plans to Close Machining Plant
Capacity rationalization and cost reduction identified as factors TROY, Mich., Oct. 14 -- INTERMET Corporation (Pink Sheets: INMTQ) announced today that it intends to close its Columbus Machining Plant in Midland, Georgia, during the first quarter of 2005. The company said the closure is necessary to rationalize excess ... Continue reading
Autosport Development Pre-Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO Pre Race Report – Laguna Seca Monterey, Calif. – October 14, 2004 The GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO, driven by Stu Hayner will make its final run of the 2004 season this weekend at the Mazda Raceway Laguna S ... Continue reading
International Truck and Engine Corporation and Eaton Corporation Announce Pilot Hybrid Program
MARSHALL, Mich.--Oct. 14, 2004-- WHAT: A major announcement of the largest ever fleet purchase and deployment of medium- duty diesel-electric hybrid utility trucks, to be made at a press conference during the national meeting of the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) in Kalamazoo, Mich. WHY: Diesel-electric hybrid technol ... Continue reading
Cummins Power Generation Awarded Contract to Design Generator Sets for U.S. Army
FRIDLEY, Minn.--Oct. 14, 2004--Cummins Power Generation, a division of Cummins Inc. , has been selected by the United States Army as one of two companies to design mobile power generation units. The first phase of the AMMPS (Advance Medium-sized Mobile Power Sources) program will begin in the fourth quarter of 2004 wit ... Continue reading
Werner Enterprises Reports Record Operating Revenues and Earnings
OMAHA, Neb.--Oct. 14, 2004--Werner Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation's largest truckload transportation companies, reported record revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. Operating revenues increased 16% to $425.4 million compared to $368.0 million in third quarter 2003. Net income inc ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Director Resigns
DETROIT, Oct. 14 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the resignation of John P. Reilly from its Board of Directors for personal reasons, effective immediately. Mr. Reilly had been a member of AAM's Board of Directors since January 2000. "I want to t ... Continue reading
Chevy Qualfiying Notes - Lowe's, Oct. 14
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES UAW-GM QUALITY 500 - QUALIFYING NOTES LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY October 14, 2004 BRIAN VICKERS, NO. 25 GMAC CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - 17th: "I think we got the car a little b ... Continue reading
13 Year Old Karter Tyler Brown Year End Report
For immediate release; October 14, 2004 Brown completes full time karting career! Consistency should be Brown's middle name! The 2004 race season saw Waterdown's Tyler Brown continue to run at the front of the pack consistently. In 32 starts he compiled 11 top 5's including three 2nd's, two 3rds, three 4th's, and three ... Continue reading
Minneapolis AAA Reports Starting Cars on Cold Mornings Can Be Made Easier
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 14 -- During AAA Car Care Month in October, AAA reminds motorists that, although today's vehicles are more reliable than older models, some things never change -- frost still forms on windshields, door locks ice up and batteries run down. "Coping with the minor difficulties of getting our vehicles goi ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Files Suit for Patent Infringement
ELKHART, Ind.--Oct. 14, 2004--CTS Corporation announced today that it has filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, against Partron Co., Ltd. of the Republic of Korea and its U.S. distributor, Samnova A/S of Denmark, charging both organizations with knowingl ... Continue reading
Witter to Be Volkswagen of America's CEO
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. October 14, 2004; The AP reported that Volkswagen of America Inc.'s chief financial officer, Frank Witter, will become chief executive on Jan. 1, replacing Gerd H. Klauss, who is retiring after six years in the job and three decades in the auto industry. Witter, who serves as Volkswagen of America's ... Continue reading
General Motors Takes Top Honors At 2004 Michelin Bibendum Competition
SHANGHAI October 15, 2004; General Motors Corp. took top honors in several categories at the 2004 Michelin Bibendum Advanced Technology competition in Shanghai, the tire company announced Thursday. The competition pitted seventy-four (74) hybrid, diesel and fuel cell vehicles, measuring everything from acceleration to ... Continue reading
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