DETROIT December 16, 2003; DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler group may be close to dropping its sponsorship of the Lingerie Bowl -- a Super Bowl Sunday football game between models in underwear -- after a dealer council urged the company to cut its ties to the event, The Wall Street Journal reported. DaimlerChrysler market ... Continue reading
PEORIA, Ill., Dec. 16 -- Caterpillar Inc. is the first engine manufacturer to offer a complete line of 2004 model year clean diesel engines that are fully compliant and certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 2004 regulations are more rigorous than the October 2002 standards, since engine manufacture ... Continue reading
Cummins and Westport Extend Joint Venture Agreement and Create Technology Partnership
VANCOUVER, Dec. 16 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) and Cummins Inc. of Columbus, Indiana, announced today the extension of their joint venture agreement to develop markets for alternative fuel engines. In addition, the two companies have signed a Technology Partnership Agreement that creates a flexible arrangeme ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Provide New Multi-layer Fuel Lines
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will begin producing a new, multi-layer fuel lines for various applications in Europe, North America, and South America. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The announcement comes after Dana signed a five-year licensing agreement w ... Continue reading
PR: Bill Sickler Joins Arzoon as Chief Executive Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bill Sickler Joins Arzoon as Chief Executive Officer Successful Technology Executive Brings Strong Background of Sales Growth and Operational Leadership to Global Supply Chain Company SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 16, 2003 -- Arzoon, Inc., a leading provider of Supply Chain Process Management (SCPM) tec ... Continue reading
Visteon Technology Brings the Comforts of Home to Your Wheels
What: Visteon Corporation demonstrates wireless concepts connecting the home and the vehicle including wireless charging technology for portable devices like cell phones and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). In addition, Visteon will demonstrate voice-activated access to MP3 files stored on a PDA. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
Style Overtakes Cost or Safety For Young Car Buyers
LONDON, December 16 -- EMBARGOED: Not for publication before 00.01hrs on Wednesday, December 17 Britain's young drivers put style issues above practical concerns such as safety and cost when it comes to choosing a car, a new survey reveals today. The 'Driving Ambitions' study by The GM Card shows that over half (51 per ... Continue reading
Northwood University Accredits University Of Toyota Management
December 16, 2003 -- Torrance, CA -- Graduates Now Receive 16 University-level Credits The University of Toyota School of Retail Professional Development and Midland, Michigan's Northwood University have announced the recognition of Toyota's Executive Management curriculum, awarding future participants 16 transfer cred ... Continue reading
Toyota presenta, TOYOTATHON dosmiltres
Toyota presenta, TOYOTATHON dosmiltres, primera edición del evento anual que marca la estrategia de liderazgo de Toyota en México. December 16, 2003 -- -- * Del 1 al 31 de diciembre, TOYOTATHON ofrecer‡ la mejor inversi—n y experiencia para adquirir un Toyota en territorio mexicano * M‡s que una pro ... Continue reading
Laurie Breininger Named Director of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY announced today that its Board of Directors has named Laurie B. Breininger as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Breininger is the president of the Bath & Kitchen Products - Americas Group of American Standard Companies, a global manufacturer with ma ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Issues Caution for Fourth Quarter Earnings
- 2003 Earnings Projection Lowered to $6.4 -- $7.0 million from $8 million. - RV material shortages negatively impacting operating performance. - Strong performance expected in 2004. ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 15 -- Based on fourth quarter developments, Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that 2003 earnings are projecte ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Investor Presentation to Be Available On Web Site
PHOENIX--Dec. 15, 2003--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, will be posting the slides included in its current investor presentation package used by the company's senior management on its Web site. The slides will be available to interested parties o ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Supply Suspension Modules to Transcraft Corporation
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 15 -- Dana Corporation announced today that its Commercial Vehicle Systems operation has been selected as the standard and preferred suspension supplier for Transcraft Corporation. Dana will supply Dana Spicer(R) RF Series air-ride suspensions for Transcraft's Eagle and Eagle II flatbed combo trailer ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Announced Plans For 2007 Certification
DETROIT, Dec. 15 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) announced today the plan for certification of its 2007 Series 50 urban bus engines. After investigating several possible technical solutions for 2007, DDC is now focused on the two with the most promise, Selective Catalytic Reduction, and refined EGR. A final decisio ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Files Shelf Registration; Announces Preferred Stock Conversion
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 15 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registering an aggregate of $1.5 billion of securities, which includes common stock, preferred stock, debt or other types of securities, as well as war ... Continue reading
Liberte Investors, Inc. Agrees to Acquire USAuto Holdings
DALLAS, Dec. 15 -- Liberte Investors, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Liberte will acquire USAuto Holdings, a Tennessee-based provider of non-standard consumer automobile insurance. As a result of the contemplated merger, Liberte will acquire 100% of the stock of ... Continue reading
CANTON, Miss., Dec. 15 -- It was announced today the opening of the second Center's for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS) in Canton, Mississippi. The first CAVS opened December 4 on the campus of Mississippi State University in Starkville (MSU). "The opening of these facilities is a welcome addition to our growing auto ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--Dec. 15, 2003--State-of-the-art NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway(TM) racing simulators will be a featured attraction in the new Driver's Village, a consolidation of Burdick auto dealerships in Syracuse, N.Y., when the auto mall's racing center opens in the first quarter of 2004. William R. Donaldson, Chairma ... Continue reading
Schneider Specialized Carriers Names New General Manager
GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 15 -- Schneider National Inc., a premium transportation and logistics services provider and North America's largest truckload carrier, announced today that Barbara Milligan Vitchus has joined the company as general manager of Schneider Specialized Carriers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schneider N ... Continue reading
Southwall Announces Extension to Letter Agreement with Needham & Company
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Dec. 15, 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 it has entered into an extension of the letter agreement dated November 11, 2003 with Needham & ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Signs Licensing Agreement with DuPont To Launch New Car Care Product Line
Companies Will Debut a DuPont(TM) Teflon(R) Car Appearance Product Line Through More Than 10,000 Automotive Retail Outlets in Early 2004 LAKE FOREST, Ill., Dec. 15 -- Tenneco Automotive today announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with DuPont to develop, manufacture and market certain car c ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - triple season for '04
triple threat Terry Borcheller has locked in a triple race season for 2004. The Gainesville, Ga., driver will compete in the American Le Mans Series, the Rolex Sports Car Series and the Grand-Am Cup. The three series will include 30 races across North America. Rolex return Borcheller will return to defend his Daytona P ... Continue reading
FMC Corporation Elects Mark P. Frissora to Board of Directors
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15 -- FMC Corporation announced today that Mark P. Frissora has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective January 1, 2004. Frissora, 48, was elected chairman and chief executive officer of Tenneco Automotive , a global designer and manufacturer of ride and emissions control products ... Continue reading
Miles se reúnen para celebrar el estilo lowriding con una exposición de autos, competencia hidráulica, US$20.000 en premios y entretenimiento en vivo ANAHEIM, California, 16 de diciembre /PR Newswire/ -- Los autos, el arte y la cultura se combinan en uno de los más exclusivos eventos del país cuando Lowrider Magaz ... Continue reading
New Trucks to Share Technology and Assembly Line AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 16 -- The Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler AG and Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today their plans to produce mid-sized pickup trucks at the Chrysler Group's Warren (Mich.) Truck Assembly Plant. While the two vehicles wi ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Fall Third Consecutive Month
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 16 -- The nationwide average price of self- serve regular gasoline has dropped for the third month in a row. Today's national average price of $1.471 per gallon is down three cents since mid- November, but approximately 10 cents higher than last year at this time. Since September 2003, pump prices hav ... Continue reading
Mega-Dealer AutoNation To Acquire Leesburg Honda And Leesburg Toyota
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 16 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Leesburg Honda and Leesburg Toyota located in Leesburg, Virginia. Located 20 miles west of Washington, DC near Dulles Airport, Leesburg, Virginia is one ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Plans to Re-Enter Pickup Truck Market With Vehicle Jointly Built With Chrysler
DETROIT December 16, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s North American arm plans to re-enter the pickup truck market with a vehicle to be jointly built by DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group, which owns a stake in the Japanese automaker. The trucks will be built at Chrysler's ... Continue reading
KK V. DaimlerChrysler Trial Halts on 61 Pages of New Evidence
WILMINGTON, Del. December 16, 2003; Peg Brickley writing for Dow Jones reported that the judge presiding over the trial of billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler AG Tuesday called a halt to the proceedings while a special master investigates new evidence that his lawyers say could tip the ... Continue reading
Honda/General Motors Lead 2004 Model Automotive Environmental Performance Study
Consumers can do what Congress hasn't - raise CAFE NOVI, Mich., Dec. 16 -- Honda Motor Company and General Motors Corporation captured top honors in the 2004 Automotive Market Environmental Superiority (AMES) Study released today by AMES Award LLC. Through a patent-pending process, AMES produces an environmental perfor ... Continue reading
Navarro Named to Senior Vice President Post at Goodyear
Sprang Announces Retirement after 37 Years AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- Rick Navarro, currently vice president of business development for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has been named senior vice president, business development and integration, according to Robert J. Keegan, chairman and chief executive officer. Navar ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports' New Drag Bike Chain Breaks World Speed Record
SUNRISE, Fla., Dec. 16 -- Diamond Powersports (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) CEO Pierre Elliot is pleased to announce that the company's new Drag Bike Chain has broken a thirteen-year world speed record with stable speeds above 300 mph. The world record was broken by Sam Wheeler on a Kawasaki ZX-11 using the Diamond Powersport ... Continue reading
Goodyear Wins Global Supply Contracts with Volvo Group
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has reached global supply agreements to become a major tire supplier to the Volvo Group in Europe and Brazil. Last month, Goodyear was named standard equipment tire supplier for the Volvo Group's Volvo and Mack truck operations in North ... Continue reading
Honeywell Expects 2004 Earnings Per Share to Rise
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.-- -- 2004 revenue and profit expected to increase in all four operating segments -- 2004 earnings projected to grow between 9% and 17%, excluding pension/OPEB -- Cash flow from operations and free cash flow expected to exceed net income in 2004 -- Company estimates fourth-quarter 2003 earnings per ... Continue reading
- Ford has made it possible for the reproduction 1903 Wright Flyer to successfully fly, by using the same testing equipment it uses to build great cars and trucks. - Edsel B. Ford II, Henry Ford's great-grandson, joins aviation pioneer descendants on the Centennial of Flight ground crew. - Ford Motor Company has a rich ... Continue reading
Concept Car: Hyundai HCD8 Revealed at LA Auto Show
Hyundai will debut the HCD8 sports coupe concept vehicle at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is the first vehicle to be introduced from the new $30 million Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif and features what the design team calls stylish utility. The HCD8 is powered by a superchar ... Continue reading
Concept Car: Acura TL A-SPEC To be Revealed at LA Auto Show
The Acura TL A- SPEC Concept vehicle will make its debut at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. This extensively modified TL is an exercise built to explore the next level of performance accessory possibilities for Acura's best-selling sedan. Based on the all-new 2004 TL, the TL A- SPEC Concept takes the performance the ... Continue reading
Tripath to Unveil New Digital Audio Technology and Products
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Dec. 16, 2003--Tripath Technology Inc. , creators of Digital Power Processing (DPP(R)) and Class-T(TM) advanced 1-bit digital audio amplifiers, will unveil breakthrough new technology in highly efficient, low-cost, audiophile-quality digital audio amplifiers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Veg ... Continue reading
'Mazda Tribute' Gains First Facelift
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> 'Mazda Tribute' Gains First Facelift Mazda <http://www.japancorp.net/topimg/Low_Mazda1215.jpg> Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 16, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has upgraded its "Tribute" sport utility for the first time introducing a new engine and exterior and in ... Continue reading
Flight Tests Begin for Honda Experimental Business Jet
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 16 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that the HondaJet, its new experimental compact business jet equipped with Honda-developed HF118 jet engines, successfully completed the initial flight test this month at Piedmont Triad Airport in North Carolina. Compared with conventional jets, this ex ... Continue reading
Isuzu To Assemble Trucks in Ukraine?
TOKYO December 16, 2003; The AP reported that Japan's Isuzu Motors is considering assembling trucks in Ukraine in an effort to develop new overseas markets, a company spokesman said Tuesday. The move could lead to the establishment of the first production base set up by a Japanese truck manufacturer in that country. Th ... Continue reading
Outdoor Channel Extends Partnership With BACE Motorsports
BACE Tabs Lusk to Run Full Busch Series Season in 2004 TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 15 -- The Outdoor Channel, a subsidiary of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: OUTD) announced today it will continue its partnership with BACE Motorsports in the 2004 NASCAR Busch Series season. Damon Lusk joins the BACE Motorspo ... Continue reading
AKINS MOTORSPORTS HIRES TIM SHUTT AS CREW CHIEF FOR NO. 38 GREAT CLIPS TEAM
AKINS MOTORSPORTS HIRES TIM SHUTT AS CREW CHIEF FOR NO. 38 GREAT CLIPS TEAM AND DRIVER KASEY KAHNE MOORESVILLE, NC - Akins Motorsports team owners Doug Stringer and Brad Akins announced today that Tim Shutt, 34, has been named as crew chief of the No. 38 Great Clips team, effective immediately. The team's previous crew ... Continue reading
2004 North American International Auto Show Economic Impact Reaches $553 Million
DETROIT, Dec. 15 -- The economic impact of the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is projected to reach $553 million, according to David Littmann, chief economist, Comerica Bank. "Considering NAIAS expansions, industry auto incentives and promotions, new product introductions, and the more robust inter ... Continue reading
Meadow Brook Concours Changing of the Guard
Four Concours Founding Members Resign DETROIT, Dec. 15 -- The board of directors of Meadow Brook Concours of America, a nonprofit organization that manages the day-to-day operations of the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, announced today the resignation of four of its founding members. Terry Adderley, chairman/CEO of ... Continue reading
Open Wheel Racing Completes CART Asset Purchase Agreement
OPEN WHEEL RACING SERIES LLC CONTACT: Wendy Gabers Phone: 517-337-2600 OPEN WHEEL RACING COMPLETES CART ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 15, 2003) Open Wheel Racing Series, LLC (³Open Wheel²) has completed its negotiations with CART, Inc. and Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. to purchase specific a ... Continue reading
Roush Appoints John Nechiporchik to President of Manufacturing Division
LIVONIA, Mich., Dec. 15 -- Roush, a leading supplier of advanced automotive engineering services and manufacturer of specialty vehicle body accessories, today announced the appointment of John Nechiporchik to President of the Roush Manufacturing Division. "With John we had the opportunity to add a key executive who not ... Continue reading
Coalition Exposes Dangerous Intermodal Truck Chassis
'Tragedies Can No Longer be Called Accidents' DETROIT, Dec. 15 -- After challenging Congress to pass the "Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act" of 2003, HR 2863, International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, International Longshoremen's Association Vice President John Baker and ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces X3 Sports Activity Vehicle With National Ad Campaign
Fallon Creates Ads to Showcase Versatility, Agility Through Four Seasons WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Dec. 15 -- Using a bold, four-quadrant template to communicate an active lifestyle and a versatile, agile vehicle, BMW launches its new X3 Sports Activity Vehicle with national television and print advertising, beginning Jan. ... Continue reading
Lucky Oklahoman Wins Luxury Motor Home in Nevada RV Adventure Sweepstakes
Lt. Governor Hunt Presents Keys to Winnebago Sightseer LAS VEGAS, Dec. 15 -- Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT), presented the keys to a luxury motor home Monday to a retired Army officer from Oklahoma who won the 2003 Nevada RV Adventure Sweepstakes. ... Continue reading
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