Autobytel in Danger of Being Delisted
March 15, 2005, IRVINE, Calif. -- Autobytel Inc., an Internet automotive marketing services company, said Tuesday it will not meet a Nasdaq Stock Market deadline to file updated, audited financial statements and that its stock may be delisted as a result. The company said it has applied to extend its March 16 deadline ... Continue reading
Aquapel Glass Treatment Available Through The Tire Rack Online Or By Telephone
PITTSBURGH--March 15, 2005--Do-it-yourselfers can now buy applications of Aquapel glass treatment from The Tire Rack, a high-performance automotive products distributor, either online at www.tirerack.com/aquapel or by calling 1-866-353-5082 toll free in the United States. Recently made available direct to consumers, Aq ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Financial Results
PHOENIX--March 15, 2005--On Friday, April 1, 2005, CSK Auto Corporation will report its fourth quarter and fiscal 2004 financial results, and invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company's conference call at 10:00 a.m. (ET). Investors may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call at www.cskau ... Continue reading
Jaguar-Bluetooth-System von Motorola macht Telefonieren im Auto noch bequemer
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana und TAUNUSSTEIN, Deutschland, March 15 -- - Komplett in das Fahrzeug integrierte Lösung kann ab Werk geliefert oder nachträglich eingebaut werden Mit dem Jaguar-Bluetooth-System präsentieren Motorola und die noble britische Fahrzeugschmiede auf der CTIA Wireless 2005 in New Orleans eine neue F ... Continue reading
Speed Bearing Reinvents the Wheel
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 15 -- Anyone who has changed a wheel bearing will tell you that the process is time intensive, usually taking two to three hours. But what if it wasn't? What if you could easily change a bearing in less than 30 minutes? That's exactly what Phillips Enterprises, LLC, set out to accomplish. The c ... Continue reading
NASCAR Star Jeff Burton to Show Off Forecasting Skills on The Weather Channel(r)
Driver To Take A Turn At The Weather Map And Discuss How Weather Affects Racecars ATLANTA, March 15 -- For race fans interested in conditions for Sunday's Golden Corral 500, The Weather Channel is a mandatory pit stop this Thursday as NASCAR driver Jeff Burton joins the Your Weather Today crew to discuss this weekend's ... Continue reading
Daytona Bike Week 'Exceptional' for Chariot
BARTOW, Fla., March 15 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today reported that Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., exceeded expectations at Daytona Bike Week 2005. Steven D. Smith, President of Chariot, stated, "This year's Bike Week was phenomenal. The ten days of festivities exposed thousands ... Continue reading
Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda to Receive SAE Foundation's 2005 Manufacturing Leadership Award
TROY, Mich., March 15 -- Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda, Honorary Chairman, Toyota Motor Corporation is the recipient of the 2005 Manufacturing Leadership Award issued by the SAE Foundation. Dr. Toyoda will travel from Japan to receive the award at the Annual SAE Foundation Banquet on Tuesday, May 24, at the Renaissance Center W ... Continue reading
``China: A Road Map for Sourcing'' Seminar on April 7 in Troy, Michigan
TROY, Mich.--March 15, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com will host a half-day seminar for automotive suppliers wanting to source products from China on April 7 at the Troy Columbia Center, in the Detroit metropolitan area. A powerful line up of speakers will share knowledge, expertise, and strategies for exploring sourcing ... Continue reading
SmarTire Signs Distribution Agreement with Travel Technology Innovations
Detroit Chassis and Redmer Industries create new company to distribute SmarTire products RICHMOND, BC, March 15 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Travel Technology Innovations, LLC (TTI) to distribute SmarTire's active tire monitoring systems. TTI is a newly for ... Continue reading
Johnson Ready For Gatornationals
NEWS RELEASE March 15, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S JOHNSON READY TO ROLL AT GATORNATIONALS Center Line, Mich. - When the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Series heads to Florida this week, Mopar's Allen Johnson will be seeing the compe ... Continue reading
Scelzi seeks first Gainesville win
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 36TH ANNUAL NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (Fla.) RACEWAY Race Dates: March 18-20, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI SEEKS FIRST GAINESVILLE WIN, ONE OF TWO LIFE'S MI ... Continue reading
Study Finds Ignition Interlocks Increase Auto Crash Risk
SANTA FE, N.M., March 15 -- New Mexico legislators interested in safer roads should think twice before requiring ignition interlock devices (IID) for those convicted of drunk driving, according to the American Beverage Institute (ABI). Dramatic findings in a recently released study by the California Department of Motor ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Ouch! Monthly Average Gas Price Climbs 21 Cents
LOS ANGELES--March 15, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline rose 21 cents during the past month, and is three cents below the highest recorded monthly average, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Prices are about 14 cents higher than March 2004. T ... Continue reading
2005 Mercedes-Benz Vehicles in North America Feature Satellite Radio Receivers by Delphi
TROY, Mich., March 15 -- Delphi Corp. announced it is supplying satellite radio receivers for all 2005 model year Mercedes- Benz models sold in North America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Satellite radio offers listeners more than 100 channels of music and programming coast-to-coast ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Sebring preview
Terry Borcheller is impressed with his team's preparation for the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, the 2005 American Le Mans Series season opener. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., will drive the No. 63 ACEMCO Motorsports Saleen S7R in the March 19 race with Ralf Kelleners of Germany and Johnny Mowlem of England. The race, ... Continue reading
Tickets Now on Sale for CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix Of Denver Presented by PacifiCare
Purchase Early and Win a Trip to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach or the Brickyard 400 DENVER, March 15 -- On August 12 through the 14 the world is coming to Denver. The international stars and cars of the Champ Car World Series are participating in the 4th Annual CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver presented by ... Continue reading
U.S. Within a Penny of Setting New Record High Gas Price, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 15, 2005--The previous all-time record high average price for self-serve regular gasoline is within a penny of being broken, according to AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (http://www.fuelgaugereport.com). AAA, which monitors national, state and local gasoline prices as a public service, said t ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Launching the Automobile Industry Almanac 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 15 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14043) has announced the addition of The Automobile Industry Almanac 2005 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The automobile business is evolving rapidly on a worldwide basis. Car ... Continue reading
Detroiters' Basketball Invention a 'Slam Dunk' for the Auto Industry ... Pickup Hoops
The Inventor Will Challenge You to a Game of Your Choice: One-on-One, 21, Shoot Out ... Pick-Up Hoops is perfect for 'Ballers' on the Go! Detroit Pickup Hoops is a patented portable basketball goal assembly that mounts in the bed of a pickup truck. DETROIT, March 15 -- What travels 0 to 60, sets up in less than 30 seco ... Continue reading
Snap-on Inc. Launches Lifestyle Magazine; Publication to Reach 1 Million Technicians Nationwide
KENOSHA, Wis.--March 15, 2005--Snap-on Inc. today announced the launch of Tech, a new lifestyle publication geared specifically to technicians. The 52-page glossy magazine will be distributed four times a year to 1 million technicians. "Our dealers visit customers every week, and there is more to the relationship than ... Continue reading
New Government Document Shows Autos Safer Than Ever
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- A high percentage of new 2005 model year passenger cars, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and minivans offer advanced safety technology, according to a new government report. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2005 "Buying A Safer Car" publication reveals that: * 75 ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds Lee's Summit, MO Franchise
MINNEAPOLIS--March 15, 2005--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced the opening of its ninetieth repair center today. Located in Lee's Summit, MO, the franchise was awarded to Don Kahan, owner of Don Kahan Chevrolet. This facility operated under the Kahan Chevrolet name fo ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Renews Business Process Outsourcing Contract With CSC
Leading Auto Finance Company Renews Insurance Tracking Agreement EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 15 -- Computer Sciences Corporation today announced that AmeriCredit Corp., a leading independent auto finance company, has renewed its insurance compliance tracking contract with CSC. Through this business process outsourcing (B ... Continue reading
Apogee Technology Schedules Q4 2004 Earnings Conference Call
NORWOOD, Mass.--March 15, 2005--Apogee Technology, Inc. (AMEX:ATA), a leading provider of digital audio amplification solutions and an emerging provider of MEMS-based devices will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss Q4 2004 results and recent developments on Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time ... Continue reading
Celebrity Heroes to Honor Nation's Top Hometown Heroes March 24 in Times Square
2005 Volvo for life Awards Hosted by Jim Belushi; Hero Awards Presented by Hank Aaron, Bill Bradley, Dr. Sally Ride and Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Music by The Black Crowes, Sahara Hotnights and Tina Dico What: Celebrity heroes -- Hank Aaron, Bill Bradley, Dr. Sally Ride and Eunice Kennedy Shriver -- are scheduled to pres ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--March 15, 2005--ChevronTexaco Products Company , a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today introduced the FleetFix(R) Conversion Pack at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The FleetFix Conversion Pack contains all the materials needed to convert convention ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Reschedules Fourth Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
Troy, Mich., March 15 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced that the previously scheduled conference call for Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. has been postponed. The company will hold a conference call with automotive institutional investors, security analysts, news media representatives, and other interested ... Continue reading
ConocoPhillips Launches Tri-Branded Gasoline Cards
HOUSTON--March 15, 2005--ConocoPhillips today announced the launch of its new tri-branded proprietary personal and commercial gasoline credit cards. ConocoPhillips' proprietary cardholders now have the ability to use one card at nearly 13,000 Phillips 66(R), Conoco(R) and 76(TM) branded stations across the United State ... Continue reading
Dow Corning Launches New Silicone Gel for Automotive Electronics Market
New Gel Helps Manufacturers Save Costs as They Adopt Advanced, Hybrid Circuit Designs MIDLAND, Mich., March 15 -- Dow Corning Corporation today introduced a new thixotropic dielectric silicone gel to protect sensitive electronic devices used in the automotive market. Applications of the new gel in power electronic devi ... Continue reading
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--March 15, 2005--Dutton Associates initiates coverage of O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX:OTD) with a Neutral rating. The 19-page report by Dutton Associates senior analyst Sally H. Wallick, CFA is available at www.jmdutton.com as well as from First Call, Bloomberg, Zacks, Multex, and other leading fi ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Hold 'Next-Generation Supply Chain Strategies' Theme based Workshop
Press Release London, UK, 15 March 2005…Frost & Sullivan will hold a “Next-Generation Supply Chain Strategies” Theme based Workshop Thursday 9th and Friday 10th of June 2005 at its offices in London. The event will take place over two half days and will be a combination of presentations, interactive workshops and ... Continue reading
ANDOVER, Mass.--March 15, 2005-- Orange UK Customers to Receive 3 Free Full Tracks of Downloads Per Month with the Purchase of New 3G Nokia 6630 Smartphone Groove Mobile, the leading mobile music provider, has announced the introduction of its most advanced mobile music application to date through its carrier partner O ... Continue reading
ANDOVER, Mass.--March 15, 2005-- Orange UK Customers to Receive 3 Free Full Tracks of Downloads Per Month with the Purchase of New 3G Nokia 6630 Smartphone Groove Mobile, the leading mobile music provider, has announced the introduction of its most advanced mobile music application to date through its carrier partner O ... Continue reading
PONTIAC, Mich., March 15 -- Guidepoint(TM) today announced that it has begun shipping a new stolen vehicle recovery and fleet management system that operates on the nationwide Cingular Wireless GSM(TM)/GPRS/EDGE network in the U.S., internationally via Cingular roaming agreements with GSM- based carriers in individual ... Continue reading
ImageRight Signs Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund; State Agency Streamlines Claims Handling
CONYERS, Ga.--March 15, 2005--ImageRight, the leader in Property and Casualty Document Management and Workflow Solutions, announced today that the Maryland Automobile Fund (MAIF) has purchased the ImageRight document management system. The signing of MAIF, which is the state's involuntary-market auto insurer, makes it ... Continue reading
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--March 15, 2005--Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") , a manufacturer of electronic surveillance and personal defense products and an owner and operator of car and truck wash facilities, today announced that it signed two separate exclusive agreements with Brandchain, LLC ("Brandchain") to pur ... Continue reading
MBA Issues Progress Report on Rental Programs & Warranty Division
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 15, 2005--MBA Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MBAH) Scottsdale, Arizona has key developments to update shareholders regarding the company's rental programs, MBA's subsidiary, the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) and MBA's warranty division. Our marketing team has secured ten applications a ... Continue reading
Medallion to Present at Financial Services Conference
NEW YORK, March 15 -- Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty finance company with a leading position servicing the taxicab industry and targeted niche markets in commercial and consumer finance, will present at the 16th Annual Piper Jaffray Financial Services Investor Conference in New York on Wednesday, March 16th, 2 ... Continue reading
PR Newswire and MultiVu, a PR Newswire company, to deliver up-to-the-minute, breaking news from the 2005 New York International Auto Show NEW YORK, March 15 -- PR Newswire today announced it has been named the official news service of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) extending its 10-plus year tenure for th ... Continue reading
NanoSignal Corporation Announces a Letter of Intent to Acquire Global Access Technologies
LAS VEGAS--March 15, 2005--NanoSignal Corp, an OTC PINK SHEET Fully Reporting Company (Pink Sheets:NNOS), announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with Global Access Technologies to acquire one hundred per cent of the company. The company uses telemetrics employing the Satellite-based Global Positioning Sy ... Continue reading
National Vehicle Leasing Association Announces its Annual Conference
National Vehicle Leasing Association Announces its Annual Conference - Driving Your Future! - May 18-21, 2005; Meet and Network with Leasing Industry Leaders in Orlando Florida! PHILADELPHIA--March 15, 2005--The National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) announces that its annual conference and exposition will take pl ... Continue reading
Norfolk Southern Assists Wide Range of Companies With Industrial Development Efforts During 2004
NORFOLK, Va., March 15 -- Norfolk Southern Corporation participated in the location of 67 new industries and provided support for the expansion of 34 additional industries along its rail lines in 2004. The new plants and expansions represent an investment of approximately $1.5 billion by Norfolk Southern customers and ... Continue reading
North American Pneumatic FRLAs Markets Impacted by Consolidation and Outsourcing
PALO ALTO, Calif.--March 15, 2005--Consolidation and outsourced manufacturing among its end-user industries impacts the pneumatic filters, regulators, lubricators and accessories (FRLA) industry on a large scale, curtailing growth and demand. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.motors.frost.com), North Ameri ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--March 15, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of trucks and truck bodies, announced that its subsidiary, McNeilus Companies Inc., has built its 1,000th Revolution(R) composite concrete mixer drum. The landmark drum is currently on display at the company's booth - S-9705 - at the CONE ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--March 15, 2005-- Innovative Routing and Navigation Software Program, Incorporating Tele Atlas Digital Map Data, Wins "Best Design for Windows-Mobile" for Its Pocket PC Work Application Pharos Science & Applications Inc., a leading provider of portable GPS navigation and location-based services, was se ... Continue reading
DALLAS, March 15 -- Quick, the "fast-read" news and entertainment publication from The Dallas Morning News, partnered with Chevrolet to give away a 2005 Chevy Cobalt to one of its readers. In order to reach younger adults in an innovative way, the contest (Feb. 16 - March 2) offered SMS (short message service) contest ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--March 15, 2005--Solutions Consulting Group (SCG), a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, today announced that it has been selected as the strategic Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) and application development partner for Rhino Linings(R) USA, Inc., the world's largest provider of sprayed-on polyurethane bed l ... Continue reading
Simrit Enhances Durability and Dependability of Diesel Engine Crankshaft Seals
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 15 -- While many engineers consider polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) crankshaft seals as the industry standard for diesel engines, Simrit -- the industrial products division of Plymouth, Mich.- based Freudenberg-NOK -- has developed three new seal designs that enhance durability and dependability o ... Continue reading
Simrit Introduces Pulsation Dampeners to Improve Engine Efficiencies
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 15 -- Accumulators are typically recognized as devices to store energy, however Simrit -- the industrial products division of Plymouth, Mich.-based Freudenberg-NOK -- is now using this technology to improve engine performance. These pulsation dampeners and other sealing innovations can be seen at ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 15 -- Simrit -- the industrial products division of Plymouth, Mich.-based Freudenberg-NOK -- will be showcasing its newest hydraulic sealing applications designed to protect against cold temperatures and water degradation during the International Exposition for Power Transmission (IFPE) at the La ... Continue reading
Speedemissions First New Concept Store
Store in Alpharetta, Georgia, Highlights New Strategic Alliance ATLANTA, March 15 -- Speedemissions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPEM) , a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company, announced that it has opened its first strategic alliance store with Auto Advantage of Atlanta, Georgia. Auto Advantage i ... Continue reading
Timken Corporation Adds New Version of StatusCheck(TM) Condition Monitoring System
CANTON, Ohio, March 15 -- As part of its ongoing strategy to offer improved value for customers through a broader and enhanced range of friction management products and services, The Timken Corporation has introduced an intrinsically safe version of StatusCheck(TM) Condition Monitoring System that can be located direct ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., March 15 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will web cast its upcoming presentation at the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference on Monday, March 21, 2005, from approximately 2:15 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (EST). During the presentation, the Company will provide a business overview and discuss other related ... Continue reading
Xtreme Companies Features Challenger Line at 2005 Lake of the Ozarks Easter Boat Show
WASHINGTON, Mo., March 15 -- Xtreme Companies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XTME) the exclusive distributor of the "Challenger Offshore" water craft line, announced today that Challenger has been invited to feature its models of high performance, cabin cruisers, deck boats, and fishing boats at the 2005 Easter Boat Show held ... Continue reading
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 15, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that it has commenced its marketing and distribution phase for the South Florida region with delivery of a showcase of the Company's autos and other vehicles to an ... Continue reading
Country's Biggest Stars and Make Music on a One-of-a-Kind Car Inspired Gibson Guitar
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 15 -- Country music fans have a chance to share a different sort of 'front row seat' with an impressive list of country stars and legends. Along the way they'll be helping drive awareness and excitement about the nation's number one country music museum. The Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Mus ... Continue reading
Bazemore says new record at Gainesville a longshot
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 36TH ANNUAL NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (Fla.) RACEWAY Race Dates: March 18-20, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TRACK SPEED RECORD HOLDER BAZEMORE SAYS NEW RECORD A LON ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Casey Mears Transcript from Dodge Teleconference
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue Las Vegas Recap, Atlanta advance 704-975-3232 CASEY MEARS (No. 41 Target Dodge Charger) NOTE: Mears celebrated his 27th birthday last Saturday and kept the party going Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a seventh-place finish in his Dod ... Continue reading
Hyundai's 2005 National 'Hope On Wheels' Tour Takes to the Road From Washington, DC
Children Lend Handprints to Campaign Honoring Those Fighting Pediatric Cancers WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Hyundai Dealers Association and Hyundai Motor America today kick-off the 2005 "Hope On Wheels" tour at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. An extension of Hyundai's Helping Kids Win Against Cance ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Introduces Online BroadcastRoom
The NewsMarket technology enables journalists to download broadcast-standard video content any time NEW YORK, March 15 -- Volvo Car Corporation has introduced a dedicated online BroadcastRoom that gives registered television journalists around the world access to its broadcast-standard video content at any time. Using ... Continue reading
New www.40mpg.org Campaign to Promote Use of Fuel-Efficient Vehicles; Unique Calculator Shows Potential Consumer Savings at Pump, Also in Terms of Reduced Middle Eastern Oil Dependency, and Cuts in Pollution DETROIT -- Most Americans now see buying a fuel-efficient vehicle as a patriotic gesture, and that is exactly wh ... Continue reading
IIHS REPORT: The Risk of Death While Driving Different Vehicles
CLICK HERE FFor IIHS Tables The driver died in the crash. So did many other passenger vehicle drivers during 2000-03, but the risk of death isn’t the same in one vehicle compared with another. Car, minivan, SUV, and pickup truck models vary widely in the likelihood of dying in a crash. The average driver death ra ... Continue reading
Attributable to Alan Adler, manager, Product Safety Communications GM designs crashworthiness and crash avoidance attributes into all of our vehicles and conducts a battery of tests that replicate an array of potential real-world crashes as part of our commitment to safety before, during and after a crash. It is imposs ... Continue reading
GM Selects Kroymans Corporation As Sole HUMMER European Distributor
* Kroymans Corporation to distribute HUMMER in addition to Cadillac and Corvette * 50+ dealerships including 15 special HUMMER Centers planned * H3 will be key addition to HUMMER's growth plans for Europe DETROIT - General Motors has selected Kroymans Corporation B.V. to develop and manage a European dealership network ... Continue reading
ACDelco Announces Executive Appointments
GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Doug Herberger, General Motors North America (GMNA) Vice President and General Manager - Service & Parts Operations, announced the appointment of Duane Miller as executive director, GM Service and Parts Business Channels. In this assignment, Miller, executive director, GM Parts business channel, as ... Continue reading
Meritor WABCO Introduces ABS-Based Electronic Stability Control System
TROY, Mich., March 14 -- Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems announced today its new Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for truck/tractor applications, founded on the company's existing E-version anti-lock braking system (ABS). The ESC system will be available beginning May 2005 and builds upon the already-establishe ... Continue reading
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--March 14, 2005--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2005 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2005. Historically, the third quarter has been the most difficult quarter of the Company's industry because of adverse winter weather a ... Continue reading
Monroe(R) 'Safe All-Around' Campaign Rewards Consumers for Getting New Shocks and Struts
Spring Promotion Offers Service Certificates and Sweepstakes Entries MONROE, Mich., March 14 -- Tenneco Automotive's Monroe brand is backing its 50,000-mile ride control service recommendation with a promotion that will reward qualifying consumers with comeback certificates valued up to $80 and entries into a grand-pri ... Continue reading
Jack Sprague 200th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Start
<http://www.gmracingnews.com/images/email/racing.jpg> Jack Sprague to Hit Career Milestone at Atlanta Motor Speedway Chevy Trucks Silverado Driver to Make 200th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Start HAMPTON, GA - Three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Jack Sprague is poised to set another milestone in his raci ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Gainesville Pre Race: Kurt Johnson Preps for "Perfect" Performance in Gainesville
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Preps for "Perfect" Performance in Gainesville ACDelco Team Sets Sights on Second Gatornationals Title in Three Years Sugar Hill, Ga., March 14, 2005 - One thousandth of a second is an almost imperceptible amount of time, y ... Continue reading
Luxury Institute Finds America's Wealthiest Rank Ritz-Carlton the Most Prestigious Luxury Brand
NEW YORK--March 14, 2005--The Ritz-Carlton Hotel chain earned honors as the most prestigious brand in the latest Luxury Brand Status Index, ranking first among 52 luxury brands by wealthy consumers in four leading luxury categories surveyed by New York City-based Luxury Institute (www.luxuryinstitute.com), which survey ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Gainesville Pre Race: WJ & The Gatornationals Have Come a Long Way Together
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ & The Gatornationals Have Come a Long Way Together GM Performance Parts Team Marks First Year with DRCE III Sugar Hill, Ga., March 14, 2005 - When Warren Johnson arrived in Gainesville for his first Gatornationals in 1976, both he an ... Continue reading
Solomon Technologies Announces Filing of Provisional Patent
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--March 14, 2005--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) the leader in electric marine propulsion systems, announced today the filing of a Provisional Patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for Automation Processes for Electronic Propulsion and Power Generation Systems. This pate ... Continue reading
United Components Reports Results of Operations for Fourth Quarter 2004
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--March 14, 2005--United Components, Inc. ("UCI") today announced revenue of $238.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. Revenue increased 4.2 percent over the year-ago quarter, with increases in all market channels except the original equipment service channel (OES). Net income for the quar ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Announces $200,000 Scholarship Program for Delaware Students
* DaimlerChrysler continues to support communities in which it operates * Governor Minner announces funds for high school graduates in technical automotive fields * Scholarships to be administered by Delaware Community Foundation NEWARK, Del., March 14 -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund today announced the creatio ... Continue reading
Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) Names Orlando Dodge as 2004 Dealer of the Year
ORLANDO, Fla., March 14 -- Global Electric Motorcars, LLC (GEM) recently named Orlando Dodge of Orlando, Florida as their 2004 Dealer of the Year. This award is given to the top dealer for the calendar year and is based on sales, service, and other qualifications. "We are pleased to award such an outstanding dealer wit ... Continue reading
Oracle's Successful Record in Automotive Industry Showcased
Oracle Delivers Operational Excellence for Auto Manufacturers REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., March 14 -- Oracle today announced that leading analyst firm, Manufacturing Insights, an IDC company, has published the article "Oracle in Automotive: Aligning Capability with Industry Need" in its biweekly publication Theory and Prac ... Continue reading
PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 14, 2005--Aviation genius Howard Hughes's 1953 Buick Roadmaster will be sold at no reserve at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction on Saturday, April 2, 2005. The 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction will run from March 31 - April 3, 2005, at the South Florida Expo Cente ... Continue reading
Bobby Labonte To Kick Off 2005 Chevrolet Silverado All Star Program
<http://www.gmracingnews.com/images/email/racing.jpg> Bobby Labonte to Kick Off 2005 Chevrolet Silverado All Star Program Paint Scheme of No. 47 Silverado to Feature Country Music Star Phil Vassar and STATESVILLE, NC - 2000 NASCAR Cup Champion Bobby Labonte will kick off the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado All Star program be ... Continue reading
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