CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 16 -- The 2004 Continental Tire Bowl will feature a new partnership between Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) and American Car Care Centers (ACCC), the largest network of independent tire and automotive service dealers in the U.S., culminating in a multi-million-dollar half-time promotio ... Continue reading
Delphi Reports Solid Second Quarter Results
GAAP earnings grow 49 percent compared to year-ago levels Non-GM revenues grow 23 percent to record high Operating cash flow up 36 percent year-over-year TROY, Mich., July 16 -- Delphi Corp. today reported Q2 2004 revenues of $7.5 billion, up 6 percent compared with the same period in 2003, driven by 23 percent growth ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 16 -- 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, July 23, 2004 t ... Continue reading
Modine Recognizes Supplier of the Year Award Winners
RACINE, Wis.--July 16, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company recognized one dozen of its 196 North American suppliers at the second annual Preferred Supplier Awards Ceremony held at Modine's worldwide headquarters in Racine. "We are consistently tasked to provide our customers with innovative, exceptional products that de ... Continue reading
Race Results for July 15 at SSP
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STAMBAUGH TOPS SSP SPRINT CARS FOR FIRST CARRER WIN NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (July 15, 2004) â“ Eric Stambaugh raced to his first career 410 Sprint Car win in a rain shortened program at Susquehanna Speedway Park on Thursday evening. The feature ... Continue reading
Raleigh Area Families Invited to Go for the Gold at 3v3 Soccer Tournament and Compete in the 'Minivan Summer Games,' a Series of Real-World Competitions Hosted by Chrysler Group What: The Minivan Summer Games will test the speed, coordination and teamwork of families in a series of increasingly challenging events that ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The European Aftermarket: Companies, Sectors, Trends
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 16, 2004-- The European Automotive Aftermarket Estimated to Be Worth Us$850Bn by 2007 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The European Aftermarket: Companies, Sectors, Trends to their offering. The European automotive aftermarket was worth US$188. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 16, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The European Supplier Report 2003 to their offering. This well-received report is an indispensable reference work for anyone with a serious interest in the current state of the European automotive sect ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 16, 2004-- A Fully up-to-Date Analysis and Forecast of the Global Automotive Lighting Equipment Market to 2010 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The global market for automotive lighting equipment, forecasts to 2010, 2004 edition to their offeri ... Continue reading
Shell V-Power Night With the Astros
One Lucky Fan Will Win a Year's Supply of Shell V-Power Gasoline Tonight Event: At tonight's Houston Astros' game, fans in attendance have the opportunity to win a one-year supply of Shell V-Power premium-grade gasoline at Shell V-Power Night when the Astros take on the San Diego Padres. From the first pitch to the bot ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--July 16, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2004, highlighted by record second quarter revenue and unit wheel shipments. Net income for the quarter declined as anticipated, to $0.51 per diluted share, as margins cont ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 16 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and DaimlerChrysler Services North America sponsor the 12th annual Concert of Colors, Metropolitan Detroit's cross-cultural music festival. The event, July 16-18 at Chene Park in Detroit, celebrates the ... Continue reading
Chevy Nashville IRL Qualifying
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing SCHECKTER TOP CHEVY QUALIFIER IN NASHVILLE IRL NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 16, 2004 - Tomas Scheckter and his Panther Racing teammate Townsend Bell set the pace for Chevrolet in qualifying for Saturday night's Firestone Indy 200 at N ... Continue reading
DOGN Enters Alternative Fuel Vehicles Industry
LAS VEGAS--July 16, 2004--Dogs International Inc. (OTCBB:DOGN) announces today that the company is seeking potential merger and acquisition candidates in the alternative fuel industry. The company has continued to review companies that would improve its ability to diversify. The company anticipates additional members t ... Continue reading
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--July 16, 2004-- Resignation of Steven Nawi as Director and Election of Alan A. Person as a Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee; Company Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Rules The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. today reported that the special committee formed for the purpose of evaluatin ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 16, 2004--SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (OTCBB: SAUP) today announced that effective immediately, the common stock of the Company will be listed for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol "SAUP". SORL is a leading manufacturer of air brake valves and hydraulic brake valves in China, and counts ... Continue reading
* Report sponsored by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development WHAT: General Motors and Ford Motor Company, on behalf of the Sustainable Mobility Project, will announce at a press conference on July 20th the findings of Mobility 2030: Meeting the Challenges to Sustainability, the first collaborative effor ... Continue reading
Al & Ed's Autosound Commemorates 50 Years as a Mobile Electronics Pioneer
California's Largest Mobile Electronics and Communications Specialist Marks Its Golden Anniversary of Serving the Golden State VAN NUYS, Calif., July 16 -- This year, Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, celebrates its 50th anniversary as an industry leade ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Announces Results of Annual Meeting
NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 16 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. recently reported that shareholders at its 2004 Annual Meeting, held July 13, 2004, voted to reelect as Class I Directors, two members of Hayes Lemmerz' Board of Directors, Curtis J. Clawson, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Company and Geor ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--July 16, 2004--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, World of Outlaws, Inc. ("WoO") has obtained a Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO") against the former owner of WoO, Ted Johnson from the District Court of Dallas. The TRO prohibits Mr. J ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 899,060 Taurus and Sables In Cold Weather States
DETROIT July 16, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford has recalled 899,060 Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans registered in cold-weather states due to defective front springs that can break and puncture a tire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects 1999, 2000 and 2001 model-year F ... Continue reading
Alcoa Wheel Products Launches New Customer-Friendly Website
CLEVELAND--July 16, 2004--Alcoa Wheel Products, a part of the Alcoa Wheel and Forged Products business, has launched a new website (www.alcoawheels.com ) that makes it easier for customers to locate Alcoa wheels worldwide. The new website was redesigned to better feature Alcoa wheel products and categorize them in an e ... Continue reading
Toyota to Discontinue Production of the Celica and MR2 Sports Cars by the End of 2005 Model Year
TORRANCE, Calif., July 16 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced its plans to discontinue sales of the Celica and MR2 sports cars by the end of the 2005 model year. "The Celica and MR2 have been a favorite among sports car enthusiasts since their introductions in the U.S.," said Don Esmond, senior v ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 16 -- Abbey Gardy, LLP, Puls Taylor & Woodson, and Harris Kessler & Goldstein, LLC have commenced a nationwide class action lawsuit in California Superior Court, in the County of Los Angeles, on behalf of a class of purchasers of American Honda Motor Corporation's ("American Honda") Sports Utility Vehicl ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Improved Results
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--July 16, 2004--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2004. Sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 were $12,724,000, an increase of 5% over the comparable quarter of fiscal 2003, despite the Company operating 11 fewer retail pa ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Asian Automotive Supplier Report
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 16, 2004-- The rapid growth in vehicle assembly in many parts of Asia, most notably China and South Korea, is focusing increasing attention on the supplier base in the region Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The Asian Automotive Supplier Report ... Continue reading
New Mitsubishi Colt CZ3 range unveiled
Mitsubishi Motors has released the first picture of its top of the range 150bhp Colt from the all-new 3-door Colt CZ3 range. Due to go on sale early 2005 the Colt CZ3 range, including the Colt CZT turbo charged variant, will add another exciting dimension to Mitsubishi’s revitalised product line-up. Shorter than ... Continue reading
Kia releases photos and technical details of new K-series light truck
Kia Motors released the first official photographs and technical specifications of the company’s newest versions of its K-series commercial light truck: the K2700, K2500 TCi, and K3000S. The truck will be sold as the Bongo III in Korea. Production of the new K-series trucks will commence in August 2004. Ideally p ... Continue reading
New Audi V8 Powered GMG Apollo Announced
A new exotic sportscar is being built in Germany by GMG Sportscar Manufacturing in Altenburg. The project was envisioned by MTM, a respected Audi tuner. The two-seater Apollo will be powered by a 4.2-liter Audi V8 engine, capable of 650 bhp which catapults the 1000 kg sportscar to a projected max speed of about 360 km/ ... Continue reading
New Citroën C4 Revealed - Its Stylish and Innovative
Citroën has revealed first official pictures of the stunning new C4, ahead of its world debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show (23 September – 10 October). The new Citroën C4 will be presented in two striking and distinctively different bodystyles, and will introduce several major innovations, class-leadin ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Automotive Technology Roadmap: Key Developments and Players
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 16, 2004-- The Automotive Technology Roadmap Provides Insights into the Importance of Emerging New Technologies and Products in the Automotive Industry Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The Automotive Technology Roadmap: Key Developments and pla ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Seniors Are Safe Drivers
LOS ANGELES--July 16, 2004--While crashes involving senior drivers make headlines, seniors are among the safest drivers on the road, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. "The Auto Club believes that people should be able to keep driving as long as they want to -- if they can do so safely," said Alic ... Continue reading
Ford Plans Sales of 20,000 Escape Hybrids in 2005
SEATTLE, July 15, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. plans to sell 20,000 of its new Escape Hybrid sport utility vehicles in 2005, though it will absorb much of the cost of adding the fuel-saving, battery-driven electric motor, the automaker said on Thursday. The cost of adding the battery and other components ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BOWTIE BULLET POINTS: CHEVROLET NOTES FOR THE IRL FIRESTONE INDY 200 Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, Tenn. Round 8 of 16, Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Saturday, July 17, 7 p.m. EDT TV: ESPN (live), 7 p.m. EDT * Now for ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--July 15, 2004--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) announced that former owner Ted Johnson and Competition Director Carlton Reimers are no longer employed by World of Outlaws, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boundless, having either resigned or having been terminated for just ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--July 15, 2004--The board of directors of PPG Industries today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 45 cents a share, payable Sept. 10 to shareholders of record Aug. 10. PPG has paid uninterrupted dividends since 1899. ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Offers Four New Models for 2005
Brighter Headlights and Optional Original-Equipment Wheels Introduced MILWAUKEE, July 15 -- Harley-Davidson broadens its Sportster, Dyna Glide and Softail motorcycle lines with the introduction of four new models for 2005. "This is an exciting model year," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson director of marketing, moto ... Continue reading
Buell Set to Dominate the Streetfighter Category
Lightning CityX XB9SX and Lightning XB12Scg Broaden Line EAST TROY, Wis., July 15 -- Buell Motorcycle Company expands its line of Lightning models for 2005 with the introduction of the Lightning CityX XB9SX (pronounced "Lightning City Cross"), a middleweight urban streetfighter, and the Lightning XB12Scg, a big-bore po ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Results
ROANOKE, Va., July 15 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that its comparable store sales for the second quarter which ends July 17, 2004 will approximate 5%. The Company anticipates its comparable store sales will be in the low single digit range for the last four weeks of the second quarter. The Company antic ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--July 15, 2004--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter ended June 26, 2004 including record sales and earnings. Financial Results First quarter sales increased 18.6% to a record $87.3 million from $73.6 million in the year-ago period. The sales increase was dri ... Continue reading
Recent Heart Transplant Recipient to Race at Infineon Raceway in Support of Coalition on Donation
--Chambers Corvette Racing Team to Participate in SPEED World Challenge Race This Weekend WHAT: Just four months ago, Wendell Chambers received a new heart at Stanford University Medical Center. This weekend, only days after receiving his doctors'clearance, Chambers will take center stage at the SCAA SPEED World Challe ... Continue reading
Hertz and SIRIUS Expand SIRIUS Service in the Prestige and Luxury Lines
NEW YORK, July 15 -- SIRIUS , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, and The Hertz Corporation today announced that they have expanded the availability of SIRIUS satellite radio service in Hertz's Pres ... Continue reading
NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conf. Finals- Thursday Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BRISTOL DRAGWAY THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2004 Contact: Jill Caliendo (626) 327-4207 First day of racing complete for jr. racers at Bristol Dragway BRISTOL, Tenn. - More than 700 NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League comp ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Names Craig Hart as the Treasurer
ANDERSON, Ind., July 15 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Hart as Treasurer of the Company, effective August 1, 2004. Hart will assume the duties of Treasurer from David Stoll, who has announced his retirement, also effective August 1. Stoll served as Vice President, Con ... Continue reading
IHRA Pre Race: Driven by his Success, Harold Martin Goes Flat Out for Milan
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Pre-Race Fact Sheet Harold Martin Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: Second Annual IHRA Motor City Nationals, the sixth event of the 12-race, 2004 IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series. Location: Mi ... Continue reading
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