Lexus Ranks No. 1 in the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Sales Satisfaction Study(SM)
Lexus and Jaguar Rank Highest in a Tie in New-Vehicle Sales Satisfaction TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17 -- Lexus improved by 14 points to rank No. 1 in the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates Sales Satisfaction Study(SM) (SSI), sharing the top spot with Jaguar in this year's study. Lexus' SSI score increased to 898 from 884 in 2 ... Continue reading
As Higher Interest Rates Spur Auto Leasing, the Infiniti G35 Continues Hot Streak on LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List CINCINNATI--Nov. 17, 2004--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Announces Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New South Dakota Fire Truck Facility
BRANDON, S.D., Nov. 17 -- Fire truck maker Crimson Fire, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Brandon, S.D. on Thursday, November 18 at 4:30 p.m. The new 32,000-square-foot facility doubles Crimson Fire's cap ... Continue reading
General Motors Utilizes Global Crossing Data Network Services Between Chile and Brazil
* Global Crossing links GM operations in Santiago and Sao Paulo over its extensive Frame Relay network * Frame service readies GM for seamless evolution to IP convergence SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 17 -- Global Crossing announced today a contract with General Motors to provide Frame Relay Services between Santiago and Sao P ... Continue reading
JAC Products Relocates Expanded Engineering, Sales and Marketing Operation to Larger Facility
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- JAC Products, a leading designer and manufacturer of original-equipment roof racks for vehicles worldwide, announces the relocation of their engineering/design, sales/marketing, and Program Management functions. Currently located in Madison Heights, Michigan, the operation will move t ... Continue reading
Motorola and QUALCOMM Bring Location-Based Services Solution to Operators Worldwide
Motorola's VIAMOTO(TM) Software Available via QUALCOMM's BREW Solution LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Nov. 17 -- Motorola today announced an agreement with QUALCOMM Incorporated to offer its VIAMOTO Location-Based Service (LBS) solution via the BREW distribution system, part of the BREW solution. VIAMOTO is an award-winning softw ... Continue reading
SCORE Motorsports to Honor Drive for Diversity With Paint Scheme at Homestead Race
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 17 -- The Drive for Diversity program will celebrate the successful completion of its first season this weekend in Miami, as NASCAR veteran Hermie Sadler will drive the SCORE Motorsports No. 02 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with a distinctive Drive for Diversity paint scheme in Sunday's NASCAR Nextel Cup ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Nov. 17, 2004--As part of the company's sustained commitment to promote diversity in NASCAR, UPS today announced another five recipients of the UPS Racing Technical Edge Scholarship. To date, UPS has provided more than $230,000 in scholarship funds to minority students pursuing careers in racing and automotive ... Continue reading
Green Plus Helps Taxi Drivers in London Lower Emissions and Save Fuel
LONDON--Nov. 17, 2004--London's famous diesel "black cabs" are now running cleaner and more economically thanks to the addition of Green Plus in their fuel. Biofriendly Corporation and its sister company in Europe, Green Plus Limited, announced that they have received a letter of endorsement from British Clean Fuels, a ... Continue reading
LiveDeal.com Appoints Devon Cohen as Vice President, Automobiles
Former FordDirect.com CEO Brings Deep Experience in the Internet, Automobile Industries to Fast-Growing Local Online Marketplace PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 17 -- LiveDeal(TM) (http://www.livedeal.com/), the leading online marketplace for buying and selling goods locally, today announced it has appointed Devon Cohen as Vic ... Continue reading
Valvoline Announces Management Changes
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 17 -- Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc. , recently announced the promotion of Mitchell K. Skaggs and Robert R. Craycraft to new positions on Valvoline's senior management team, according to Samuel J. Mitchell, division president. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040113/ASHLANDLOGO ) ... Continue reading
LONDON, November 17 -- Today Amicus learnt of the Court of Appeal's decision to overturn a High Court judgment giving MG Rover workers at Longbridge the right not to be dismissed for redundancy, in return for the workforce's agreement since 1997 to flexible working. Terry Pye, Amicus' Regional Secretary, said: "We are ... Continue reading
Amicus Reaction to Ford Evidence Given to the DTI Select Committee Hearing
LONDON, November 17 -- - Attn: National & West Midlands Press Amicus issued the following reaction to Ford evidence given to the DTI Select Committee hearing. Derek Simpson, General Secretary of Amicus, said: "It's clear that Ford have made some serious strategic errors. They have set some unreachable targets and it is ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Nov. 17, 2004--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com for the third quarter of 2004. The Infiniti G35 has remained in the number one spot ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire SMTEK International
ELKHART, Ind.--Nov. 17, 2004--CTS Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to acquire SMTEK International, Inc., . The agreement calls for CTS to acquire all outstanding shares of SMTEK at a price between $14.20 per share and $15.00 per share, with the final price per share depending upon the performance of CTS s ... Continue reading
Ikona Gear Entering the Aviation Industry
COQUITLAM, BC, Nov. 17 -- Ikona Gear International, Inc. (OTC BB: IKGI), a leader in innovative gearing systems technology, announced today it has entered into a non-disclosure agreement with a significant leader in aviation engines technology and key provider of engines to the commercial aviation and regional aircraft ... Continue reading
Ryder Receives 2004 Supplier of the Year Award From Benteler Automotive
MIAMI, Nov. 17 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that it has been honored with the 2004 Supplier of the Year Award from Benteler Automotive, an innovative supplier of ready-to-install modules, components and parts for nearly all global car m ... Continue reading
Side Impact Airbags Save Lives
--The U.S. government credits airbags with saving nearly 14,000 lives since 1987 and has mandated them on all new vehicles since 1999. Now, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that side airbags with head protection are reducing deaths by 45 percent among drivers of cars struck on the driv ... Continue reading
Special Chrysler Group Product Announcement Concerning the Chrysler 300
Employees Join in Celebration Event at Auburn Hills, MI Complex WHAT: A special Chrysler Group product announcement WHO: Thousands of Chrysler Group employees are expected to join the following executives in a company-wide product celebration: * Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO - DaimlerChrysler Corporation (live via ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive als Exklusiv-Lieferant für Auspuffanlagen
LAKE FOREST, Illinois und BRÜSSEL, Belgien, November 17 -- Tenneco Automotive gab heute bekannt, dass sie als exklusiver Auspuff-Lieferant für die BMW 1er-Serie gewählt wurden, welche im letzten Monat lanciert worden ist. Dies wird die Stellung des Unternehmens als einen führenden Lieferanten für das Kleinwagenseg ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive suministrará un innovador sistema de suspensión en el nuevo Audi A6
LAKE FOREST, Illinois y BRUSELAS, Belgica, November 17 -- Tenneco Automotive ha anunciado hoy que su Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension (Suspensión con Control Electrónico Continúo, CES) se ofrecerá de forma combinada con el sistema de amortiguación de cuatro esquinas como opción en sus nuevos modelos ... Continue reading
Warrantech Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2005 Results
BEDFORD, Texas--Nov. 17, 2004--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, today announced that it has filed its Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended Sept. 30, 2004 of fiscal year 2005. For the first six months of fiscal 2005, the company reporte ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Now on Sale at Target Stores
Xact 'Stream Jockey' to Be Featured as SIRIUS Continues to Expand Distribution Points NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- SIRIUS , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the most compelling commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced that SIRIUS radios are now ... Continue reading
GUADALAJARA, México, 17 de noviembre /PR Newswire/ -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. anunció el día de hoy, junto con Expo Transporte, una nueva suspensión para remolques diseñada para México y aplicaciones especiales en Estados Unidos y Canadá. La suspensión RideStar(TM) RFS30T se basa en la tecnología acreditada de las ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive liefert innovative elektronisch geregelte Radaufhängungen für den neuen Audi A6
LAKE FOREST, Illinois und BRÜSSEL, Belgien, November 17 -- Tenneco Automotive gab heute bekannt, dass ihre Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension (CES, kontinuierlich elektronisch geregelte Radaufhängung) zusammen mit einem vierfachen Luftfederungs-System als Option für den A6 und den neuen A6 Avant ab Frühl ... Continue reading
Erkut Uludag Joins Roland Berger As Principal
TROY, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Erkut Uludag has joined Roland Berger Strategy Consultants as a principal in the firm's Detroit office, according to Managing Partner Wim van Acker. Uludag most recently was a senior project manager for A. T. Kearney's automotive practice in both the U.S. and Europe. Prior to that he was a senio ... Continue reading
Conversion Van Marketing Association Unveils todaysconversionvan.com Web Site
Site Will Educate Consumers on Luxury, Comfort of GM Conversion Vans DETROIT, Nov. 17 -- The Conversion Van Marketing Association (CVMA), an industry group established to raise consumer awareness of Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana conversion vans, announced the launch of the todaysconversionvan.com web site. The new w ... Continue reading
Zipcar Achieves Record Growth and Profitability in 2004;
Unveils Expansion Plans to Become First Nationwide Car-Sharing Company CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 17 -- Zipcar, the company that offers self-service, on-demand cars by the hour or by the day, today announced it has achieved record sales, member growth and profitability in 2004, with revenues projected to increase again by ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to Supply Regulated Two-Stage Turbocharging Technology For BMW 5 Series Diesel
CHICAGO, Nov. 17 -- BorgWarner Turbo Systems will supply its market-leading regulated two-stage turbocharging (R2S(TM)) systems to BMW for its new, 3.0-liter, 6-cylinder diesel engine for the BMW 5-series. The engine debuted at the Geneva Motorshow in March. With about 67kW/I, the engine has the highest power density o ... Continue reading
Audi of America, Inc. Announces Leadership Change
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today that Axel H. Mees has left the Company. Mees had served as the Vice President in charge of Audi of America in the United States and Canada since March 1, 2004. The current Audi Leadership Team will lead the Brand and all its efforts until a new Vice ... Continue reading
The Perfect Gift for Any Guy on Your List? SuperTrapp Performance Exhaust Systems
CLEVELAND--Nov. 17, 2004--To some, Christmas is a joyous time of getting everything they asked for. But to others, it means getting tube socks, ugly ties or a singing fish. We are of course referring to men. What do you get the guy that has everything? Consider SuperTrapp performance exhaust systems. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Named BMW 1Series Exclusive Exhaust Supplier
LAKE FOREST, Ill., and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 17 -- - Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company has been named the exclusive exhaust supplier for the BMW 1Series passenger car launched last month, reinforcing the company's position as a leading supplier for the auto maker's small vehicle segment. Tenneco Aut ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive to Supply Innovative Electronic Suspension System on New Audi A6
LAKE FOREST, Ill., and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 17 -- - Tenneco Automotive announced today that its Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension -- CES -- will be offered in combination with a four corner air spring system as an option on the A6 and the new A6 Avant as of Spring 2005. Specific market introduction dates ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign of the National Safety Council and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today paid special recognition to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and three distinguished Members of Congress for their leadership in achieving the nation's ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Factory Installations Available For Mercedes-Benz 2005 Model Year Vehicles
SIRIUS System and 14 Months of SIRIUS Service Included for $699 NEW YORK, and MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 17 -- Mercedes-Benz USA and SIRIUS , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the most compelling commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced the ava ... Continue reading
Lexus GX 470 Gains Power and Adds New Sport Package for 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17 -- The Lexus GX 470 luxury utility vehicle delivers a big gain in performance for 2005 with the addition of a more powerful V8 engine and a new Sport Package that combines the advanced Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) and special trim. The 2005 GX 470 will be in dealership showrooms be ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Increases Dividend For 30th Consecutive Year
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 17 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today increased the quarterly cash dividend on common shares to $.25 per share from the previous quarterly rate of $.225. The dividend is payable January 3, 2005 to shareholders of record December 15, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Nov. 17, 2004-- Jaguar and Lexus Rank Highest in a Tie in New-Vehicle Sales Satisfaction Although new-vehicle buyers are paying more for their vehicles compared to 2003, satisfaction with the dealership's vehicle prices has actually increased, due largely to lower interest rates and aggressive ... Continue reading
South Florida International Auto Show Ends 10-Day Exhibit
Attendance Largest in Show's History MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Nov. 17 -- The South Florida International Auto Show ended its annual 10-day run Sunday with an estimated attendance of more than 673,000. That is the largest attendance in the show's 34-year history and surpasses the previous high set last year at 664,000. Visito ... Continue reading
New Chrysler Concept - Sleek Power
Chrysler brand standards of elegance, refinement and affordability are executed with precision and passion in this "grand tourer" concept, currently code named "Firepower." Powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI V8, the Viper-based vehicle is rooted in a feeling of luxury and performance through sleek design and precise engineeri ... Continue reading
Chevy Astro And GMC Safari To Be Discontinued In 2005
GM's Baltimore, Maryland Assembly Plant To Close GM Maintains Significant Presence In Baltimore Area Through White Marsh Transmission Plant PONTIAC, Mich. November 16, 2004; General Motors today announced that its Chevy Astro and GMC Safari will be discontinued in 2005. As a consequence, the company's Baltimore, Md. as ... Continue reading
GM Sees Business Expand Significantly in Middle East but Has No Plans to Re-Enter Iraq
DETROIT November 17, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, has seen its business in the volatile Middle East grow more than 60 percent this year, but the company has no presence in Iraq and no immediate plans to re-enter the ravaged country. Maureen Ke ... Continue reading
Country Star Toby Keith Named Honorary Chair of Ford Fantasy Football Post-Season League
* Toby Keith named honorary chair of the Built Ford Tough Fantasy Football World Championship * Anyone entering the Built Ford Tough Fantasy Football World Championship at FordFootball.com through November 30 will be entered automatically for a chance to compete for the crown of fantasy football 'world champion,' -- af ... Continue reading
Environmental Regulations Aim to Limit Negative Consequences of Traffic Growth
LONDON, November 17 -- The increasing vehicle density in modern, industrialised societies is turning out to be quite an environmental concern for governments. The exponential rise in motorised vehicles means there has been an escalation in pollutant flows. Regulatory authorities are hoping to rectify this problem by pa ... Continue reading
Alex Zanardi Interview Session a Highlight of SAE Motorsports Conference
WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 16 -- Alex Zanardi will be featured via teleconference during the Nov. 30 session of the "2004 SAE Motorsports Engineering Conference & Exhibition" at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Dearborn, Mich. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040330/SAELOGO ) Zanardi will phone into the conference ... Continue reading
2005 North American International Auto Show to Host First Annual Automotive Education Day
DETROIT, Nov. 16 -- Thousands of students will converge on the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) for the first annual Automotive Education Day on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 9-3 p.m. at Cobo Center. The event is designed to provide southeast Michigan and Windsor area students in grades 7-12 with an exciti ... Continue reading
Volvo to Hire 100-150 New Workers at Plant in Bid to Boost Daily Auto Production
STOCKHOLM, Sweden November 16, 2004; The AP reported that Swedish automaker Volvo said Tuesday it will hire between 100 and 150 new workers to help increase production at its main assembly plant, a spokesman said Tuesday. The temporary workers, who will be hired at the beginning of 2005, will ensure that production con ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Lanza Nueva Campaña Institucional en Sudamérica
Nueva acción de marketing refuerza compromiso de la marca con tecnología, calidad, productos y servicios QUITO, Ecuador, 16 de noviembre /PR Newswire/ -- Chevrolet lanza en Sudamérica la próxima fase de la campaña publicitaria "ÍCONO", que utiliza la corbata de lazo como símbolo de Chevrolet, para destacar los p ... Continue reading
NASCAR Canada release: NASCAR enters strategic alliance with CASCAR
For Immediate Release NASCAR Enters Strategic Alliance with CASCAR -- Latest step in NASCAR's support of grassroots racing throughout North America -- TORONTO (November 16, 2004) - In a joint effort to increase fan interest and visibility for stock car racing in Canada, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racin ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Chairman Bernd Pischetsrieder to Deliver Keynote Address at LA Auto Show
2005 Volkswagen Jetta to Receive Its World Debut LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16 -- Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder, chairman of the board of management of Volkswagen AG, will share his global perspective of the automobile industry during his keynote address at the Motor Press Guild breakfast on Jan. 5. The keynote presentation kicks of ... Continue reading
NASCAR Dodge Teleconference Transcript with Jamie McMurray
Tuesday, Nov. 16 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue Homestead-Miami Advance 704-975-3232 JAMIE McMurray (No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) NOTE: McMurray has clinched 11th place in the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Standings. He has 11 top 10 finishes in the past 13 races and has an average finish of 9.2 ... Continue reading
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 16 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. -- a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) to car and truck dealers -- today announced that Chicago International Trucks LLC has selected ADP's w.e.b.Suite2000 as its single dealer management system (DMS) suppli ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Nov. 16, 2004--Green Hills Software announced that Mobileye, a leading provider of automated driver-assistance technologies, has used Green Hills Software's MULTI(R) integrated development environment, TimeMachine(TM) 4-D debugger, optimizing compilers and hardware probes to speed the design, imp ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND 2005 CAR OF THE YEAR - REVEALED 11/18
ON THE SCENE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A VIDEO NEWS RELEASE REVEALS THE 2005 CAR OF THE YEAR The Most Coveted and Recognized Award in the Automotive Industry THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004 4:00 AM - 4:15 AM (EST) & 1:00 - 1:15 PM (EST) COORDINATE INFO FOR BOTH FEEDS: Satellite: IA 6 (Formerly Telstar 6) Transponder: 14 (C-BAND ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, Nov. 16 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. is an industry leader in having all 11 of its manufacturing plants certified to ISO/TS 16949:2002. (Pittsburgh PA) SRI Quality System Registrar is pleased to announce that it has awarded an ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System certificate to all 11 plants of Shiloh Indust ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England--Nov. 16, 2004--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB:ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that its subsidiary MAM Software is to install its Autopart system into the UK's largest independent motor spares retailer. Wilco, the U ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Names Local Suppliers for Toledo Project
- Initial construction phase underway - Many Toledo-area companies working on-site - Building construction expected in early spring AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 -- Chrysler Group today named an extensive roster of local suppliers who have begun preparing the site of the highly anticipated supplier co-location project a ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Completes Expansion of Heavy Vehicle Technology Center
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 16 -- Dana Corporation today announced the completion of a $6 million expansion of its heavy vehicle research and development center in Kalamazoo, Mich. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The Heavy Vehicle Technology Center is the North American base for Dana's Commercial Vehi ... Continue reading
Agreement Also Includes Major Sponsorship for MB2/MBV Cars of Joe Nemechek and Scott Riggs CONCORD, N.C. and DENVER, Nov. 16 -- MB2 Motorsports and CENTRIX Financial jointly announced today a multi-team sponsorship agreement and the formation of a NASCAR Nextel Cup team that will commence in 2005 with Boris Said as the ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 16, 2004--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Accuride Corporation: Company profile 2004 edition to their offering Accuride Corporation is North America's largest manufacturer of wheels for heavy/medium trucks and trailers. The company claims it is the only North American manufactur ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Nov. 16, 2004--The Nissan Foundation, a charitable giving arm of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), is currently seeking grantees for its 2005 grant year. Nonprofit organizations in Southern California, North Central Texas, Middle Tennessee, South Central Mississippi and now Eastern Michigan, are encour ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Appoints Dan Crowe as Chief Information Officer
ATLANTA, Nov. 16 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announced the appointment of Dan Crowe to Chief Information Officer. In his new role, Crowe will oversee all aspects of information technology including the AutoTrader.com website, enterprise applications, and all IT operations. Crowe ... Continue reading
Clarity Technologies acquires exclusive rights to develop and commercialize the next generation of ISP Technologies' Intelligent Surround(TM) technology AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 -- Clarity Technologies Inc. (http://www.claritycvc.com/ ), the leading independent software provider to deliver a superior solution for i ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Third Quarter 2004 Revenues Exceed $17 Million
DAVIE, Fla.--Nov. 16, 2004--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) ("Coach") announced that third quarter 2004 revenues increased to $17,648,967 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004 from $479,587 for the same three month period in 2003. The revenues for nine month period ended September 30, 2004 were $26,7 ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Investor Presentation to Be Available on Web Site
PHOENIX--Nov. 16, 2004--Members of the senior management team of CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, plan to make a presentation at the Lehman Brothers 2004 Small Cap Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004. The presentation will b ... Continue reading
Fewer Products, Price Cuts Slowing Sales in China, Says CSM Worldwide
DETROIT, Nov. 16 -- With the China car market in the midst of a sales slow down since May of 2004, many analysts, investors and industry watchers are speculating as to what is happening in the world's biggest growth market. China expert Yale Zhang, director of emerging market vehicle forecasts at CSM - Shanghai, has id ... Continue reading
Ford, Fantasy Sports Writers Association Extend Fantasy Football Into Post-Season
* Millions of fantasy football fanatics will have the opportunity to extend their season and compete in the Built Ford Tough Fantasy Football World Championship, the largest post-season league in fantasy football history. * Anyone entering the Built Ford Tough Fantasy Football World Championship at FordFootball.com wil ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Revenue Rises 107% to $26.3 Million in Q3 '04
Earnings Up 166% for Quarter as Company Executes Expansion and Acquisition Plan SALEM, Ohio, Nov. 16 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing the destination retailer business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, announced today record financial results for its third quarter, ended ... Continue reading
LATHAM, N.Y., Nov. 16 -- Honda R&D Americas and Plug Power Inc. today announced that they have began successful operation of the second-generation Home Energy Station (HES II) located at Plug Power's corporate headquarters in Latham, New York. HES II is the further evolution of a joint development effort by Honda and P ... Continue reading
Multimap Drives Customers of Ford's Brand Portfolio to their Nearest Dealerships throughout the US and Canada Multimap's "Storefinder" and "Travel Directions" Services Go Live on Ford, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury's North American web sites Ford, one of the world's leading providers of automoti ... Continue reading
Quebec Automobile Dealer Association Joins STAR Standards Body
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 16 -- STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the IT standards body for the North American retail automotive industry, has announced that La Corporation des concessionnaires d'automobiles du Quebec (CCAQ), has joined its organization. The CCAQ is a non-profit organization comprised of ab ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 16, 2004--Increases in both air and auto travel will push Thanksgiving travel volumes above pre-9/11 levels for the first time, according to AAA. AAA estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 3.1 percent increase from last year's 36.1 million travel ... Continue reading
Laminates to be Integrated with Biohaus Unique Panel Design to Address the BIPV Market in Germany AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 -- United Solar Ovonic LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. , today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Biohaus PV Handels GmbH for sale of up ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio to Deliver the Gift of Holiday Music
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 2.5 million subscribers, will deliver the gift of holiday music to its listeners from coast to coast throughout the holiday season. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO ) XM will devote fo ... Continue reading
XPEL Technologies Corp. Offers Motor Home Patterns
SAN ANTONIO--Nov. 16, 2004--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- 30 Million RV Enthusiasts Throughout U.S. -- Improved Cross-Selling Opportunities for X-Pel(TM) Dealers -- Increased Value of X-Pel(TM) Relationship Nevada-based XPEL Technologies Corp. ("XPEL") announced today the consummation and integration of a rec ... Continue reading
CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 16 -- XTREMEX3 announced today that it had established long-term contractual relationships for its next-generation multimedia data fusion system with indoor and outdoor kart tracks in the U.S. Eastern Region. XTREMEX3 is a unique on-vehicle multimedia data fusion system that records, stores and pla ... Continue reading
American Honda Leases 2005 Honda FCX Fuel Cell Vehicles to New York State
New York is First Customer for 2005 FCX With Breakthrough Honda FC Stack ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 16 -- American Honda today announced the lease of two 2005 Honda FCX fuel cell vehicles to the state of New York, the first state customer for Honda fuel cell technology and the first customer for a fuel cell vehicle in the Nort ... Continue reading
AAA Reports National Pump Prices Below $2
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16 -- The national average price of self- serve regular gasoline continues to fall and currently is $1.96 per gallon, a seven cent decrease in the last six weeks. The current pump prices, however, are 46 cents higher than one year ago. "The fall of crude oil prices in the last two weeks has helped mot ... Continue reading
IRVING, Texas--Nov. 16, 2004--The nationwide average price for self-serve regular gasoline is continuing to drop after nearing record highs, says AAA. The nationwide gas price reached $2.033 a gallon on Oct. 29th - short of the all-time record high price of $2.054 a gallon set last May 26th - before starting a gradual ... Continue reading
ANSYS Unveils Technology for Integrated Product Development Environment
ANSYS 9.0 offers new advances; integrates core technology within the ANSYS(R) Workbench(TM) SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Nov. 16 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced ANSYS 9.0, the first software release featuring electromag ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Set Another Monthly Record High
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 16, 2004--While gas prices have been declining over the past two weeks, the monthly fuel price average for November still set a record high, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California November average price for regular self-serve unleaded ... Continue reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Nov. 16, 2004-- Potent New tool Provides Peace of Mind to Dealerships & Employees One of the most devastating effects of a major community disaster, such as hurricane Frances, is downed phone and power lines that throw out communication, causing mass panic and confusion. To help solve this problem, ... Continue reading
ESPRIT by DP Technology at SolidWorks World 2005, January 30 - February 2
CAM industry leader DP Technology will be demonstrating the latest release of their CAM software, ESPRIT, at SolidWorks World 2005, in Orlando, Florida, January 30 - February 2 at booth 517. ESPRIT 2005 is a SolidWorks Certified CAM Solution Partner Product. Certified solution products like ESPRIT have been evaluated b ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Acquires Summit Dodge in Helena, Montana; Lithia now has six dealerships in Montana
MEDFORD, Ore.--Nov. 16, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced the acquisition of Summit Dodge in Helena, Montana. Lithia has now made 11 acquisitions in 2004. This dealership will start up operations as Lithia Dodge of Helena on November 17, 2004. Lithia now ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 16, 2004-- MPA Also Announces Net Income for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2005 Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured starters and alternators for the automotive aftermarket, announced today that it intends to account for revenues and cost of sales net of ... Continue reading
National Average Gas Price Drops below $2 Per Gallon, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows
ORLANDO, Fla.--Nov. 16, 2004--The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is continuing to drop after nearing record highs shortly before the U.S. Presidential election, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (http://www.fuelgaugereport.com) shows. The nationwide gas price reached $2.033 per gallon on Oct. ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Nov. 16, 2004--Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with SuperPower, Inc. of Schenectady, NY to work together to design, develop, build and install High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) electric motors and generators for high-horsepower commercial, industrial ... Continue reading
Roush Receives DCX Design Excellence Award
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 16 -- At the recent Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Roush received a Design Excellence award from DaimlerChrysler for their Dodge Magnum modification package. The award recognized Roush's " ... innovative thinking, design excellence, and superior process management, ... Continue reading
Thanksgiving Travel Expected Above Pre-9/11 Levels for First Time
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16 -- Traditionally, Thanksgiving marks the start of winter holiday travel, and increases in both air and auto travel are expected to make this a strong beginning to the season. AAA projects that 37.2 million Americans will take a trip of 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. T ... Continue reading
Total Logistics Unit Awarded Multi-Year Contract by Johnson Controls, Inc.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 16 -- Total Logistics, Inc. announced today the award of a multi-year contract to provide transportation services to Johnson Controls, Inc. in the Southeastern region of the U.S. Logistic services will be provided by ITLX, a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in which the Company holds a subst ... Continue reading
RESTON, Va.--Nov. 16, 2004--Nextel Communications Inc. and NASCAR today unveiled a record NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(TM) points fund of more than $24 million to be distributed among the top 25 drivers at the end of the 2004 season. The payout, a component of the sponsorship agreement Nextel entered into last year with NA ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 16 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, has introduced the Impreza Outback Sport Special Edition with enhanced interior features and comfort and with excellent value for the customer. ... Continue reading
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