Villeneuve Back in F1 With Renault
LONDON September 17, 2004; Stephen Wade writing for the AP reported that former series champion Jacques Villeneuve is back in Formula One, and his goal is clear: beat former team BAR-Honda. The Canadian will drive the final three races of the season for Renault and then join Sauber-Petronas in a two-year deal. Eleven m ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Sedan Tutorial
September 17, 2004 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Introduction Since the Accord's launch as a compact hatchback car in 1976, it has earned widespread acclaim as a leader in smart design, superb quality and world-class efficiency. In its 28-year history, the Accord has constantly re-invented itself, going from that original com ... Continue reading
Jaguar to Cut 1,150 Jobs at Headquarters
LONDON September 17, 2004; Associated Press Writer Michael McDonough reported that luxury carmaker Jaguar said Friday it was stopping assembly work at its headquarters and cutting 1,150 jobs as a result of overproduction and poor sales in the key U.S. market. The company said it was shedding 825 production jobs from it ... Continue reading
ACDelco Drag Racer Harold Martin Conducts Clinic At Black Sunday
ST. LOUIS, MO September 17, 2004; Pro Modified drag racer Harold Martin will conduct a motorsports clinic at the United Black Drag Racers Association Black Sunday event to be held at the Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Ill, Sept. 17-19. A respected automotive engineer and International Hot Rod Association (IH ... Continue reading
Child Passengers: Still Not Safe
-- Car accidents are the leading cause of death among children. Though the number of parents putting their children in child safety seats is rising, the U.S. Department of Transportation says nearly 73 percent of the seats are being improperly used -- further endangering children's lives. A report from Allstate You can ... Continue reading
Clarion Announces Creation of Additional Manufacturing Capacity in Ames, Iowa
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Clarion Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLAR.OB) today announced that the company has entered into a commercial lease for an additional manufacturing location in Ames, Iowa. The facility contains approximately 124,000 of industrial manufacturing square footage, and will accommodate ... Continue reading
Delphi Completes Flint West Consolidation
Plans finalized in last week help to improve U.S. competitiveness TROY, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the completion of consolidation activities of its Automotive Holdings Group Flint West, Mich. manufacturing operations, in line with the project's timeline announced in October 2003. (Logo: http://www ... Continue reading
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Sept. 13, 2004--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its operating results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2004 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2005. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 were $12,691,000, a decrease of 4.2% from the first quarter of fiscal 2004 net sales of $13 ... Continue reading
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Sept. 13, 2004--In a continued effort to foster innovation and spark creativity in the engineering community, Emhart Teknologies today announced the third annual "Create the Future" design contest. The contest will identify and recognize outstanding innovation and applications in the field of product ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 13 -- We're still weeks away from the year's most important European auto show, but why wait when TheCarConnection.com has a complete preview. Get a look at all the hot new cars and trucks, many of which will be heading to the U.S., Japan and other parts of the world. TCC has the inside story on the Ferr ... Continue reading
FW: NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS -- SUNDAY RESULTS
_____ From: George Phillips Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 11:07 PM Subject: NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS -- SUNDAY RESULTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION FINALS MISSION RACEWAY PARK, MISSION, BC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 NHRA NORTHWEST SUMMIT RACING SERIES TO FINISH MONDAY ... Continue reading
Grand Central Communications Obtains Certification as RouteOne Integration Solution Provider
Certification provides finance sources and automotive dealers a fast, easy, cost-effective solution for integration with the RouteOne system SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 -- Grand Central Communications, Inc., provider of Integration On Demand(SM) solutions that dramatically lower the cost, time, and risk associated with bus ... Continue reading
Hub Group, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--Sept. 13, 2004--Hub Group, Inc. will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time) on Thursday, October 21, 2004, to discuss its third quarter 2004 results. The results will be released via press release on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 after market close. Hosting the con ... Continue reading
In 'Tuner Tire' World, Dunlop SP Sport Radials Stand Tall
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- High-performance tires - with their wide, low-profile stance on the road - are anything but low profile to consumers. Many of these larger wheel-diameter performance tires feature shorter "low profile" sidewalls inspired by motorsports, according to Warren Croyle, marketing manager for Dunlop t ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va.--Sept. 13, 2004--Volvo Information Technology's (Volvo IT) Care Project intends to model three key truck and parts delivery and logistics services which were chosen due to their similarities following AB Volvo's acquisition of Renault Trucks. Volvo IT has selected Formula to model these services and the int ... Continue reading
Mazda and NEC to Test Grid-Based Core System
TOKYO, Sept. 13 -- Mazda Motor Corporation and NEC Corporation today announced that Mazda will test grid computing technology, which will be incorporated into its core system, in order to efficiently utilizes the IT resources of many servers in various locations and provide countermeasures in case of disasters. NEC wil ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Responds to Fair Labor Standards Act Suit Allegation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Sept. 13, 2004--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that a former team member of the Company has filed a Fair Labor Standards Act suit alleging that she was not provided overtime pay during her period of service. The former team member claims to have performed duties both before ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Industry: Japan Strategic Market Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 13, 2004-- Is Japan's Motor Industry Ready to Flex Its Muscles? Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Automotive Industry: Japan Strategic Market Profile to their offering. Japan continues to play a fundamental role in transforming the global motor ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 13, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Automotive Industry: USA Strategic Market Profile to their offering. The vehicle replacement cycle in the USA is now well on it's way towards parity, where one vehicle is scrapped for every vehicle so ... Continue reading
Super Vision Announces Hire of Mike Bauer as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
ORLANDO, Fla.--Sept. 13, 2004--Super Vision International, Inc. announced today that Mike Bauer has been hired as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. Bauer has previously served as Vice President of Sales for Lighting Corporation of America and Vice President of Sales for Cooper Lighting, a one billion dolla ... Continue reading
Suzuki Canada Licenses Chrome's PC Carbook for Dealer Training
PORTLAND, Ore.--Sept. 13, 2004--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions announced Suzuki Canada has licensed multiple copies of PC Carbook(R), Chrome's well known vehicle configuration, comparison and pricing tool to be used by Suzuki field representative ... Continue reading
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, Sept. 13 -- Visteon Corporation's Carplastic facility, located in Monterrey, Mexico, received the Environmental Excellence Award from the Mexican Environmental Attorney's Office (PROFEPA). The award was presented by Mexico President Vicente Fox at a ceremony Friday. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
Volvo to Conduct Nation's Largest-Ever Fund-Raiser for Local Charities
Hundreds of Volvo Retailers Will Conduct Local Fund Raisers Columbus Day Weekend During Volvo 'Drive for life Days'; 'Alex's Lemonade Stands' for National Pediatric Cancer Charity Also Will Be Held IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 13 -- In what is expected to become the nation's largest one-time fundraiser for local charities, hu ... Continue reading
Armor Announces Agreement with Majestic Auto Ltd. for Exclusive Manufacturing and Dealership Rights
Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME) SOLANA BEACH, CA, Sept. 14 -- Armor Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce the assignment to Armor of a signed agreement by Majestic Auto Ltd., a division of Hero Motors of India for the manufacturing of all Armor two wheel electric powered vehicles. This agreement includes the acc ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Launches New Aftermarket Products in Europe
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 14 -- - Company Introduces DNX Branded Performance Exhaust, Suspension and Filter Products Tenneco Automotive , a leader in exhaust and suspension products for the automotive original equipment and aftermarket sectors, introduced its DNX range of performance exhaust, suspension and filter ... Continue reading
Volkswagen elige a IdaTech para los sitemas de procesamiento en los motores diesel
BEND, Oregon, September 15 -- IdaTech, el proveedor de sistemas de carburante ha sido elegido por el fabricante de automóviles Volkswagen de Alemania para diseñar y fabricar un sistema de procesamiento que funcione en los motores diesel como unidad auxiliar de fuerza (APU). El acuerdo, parte del proyecto de demostrac ... Continue reading
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAHMER GETS SEVENTH AND TITLE IN SSP SPRINT CAR ACTION NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (September 16, 2004) â“ All Fred Rahmer had to do Thursday evening to clinch his fourth Susquehanna Speedway Park Sprint Car point title was start his heat race. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Earns IndustryWeek's Annual 10 Best North American Manufacturing Plants Award
TROY, Mich., Sept. 17 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that its Williamston, Michigan operations have been honored by IndustryWeek, a leading manufacturing management magazine, as a winning facility in the publication's fifteenth annual 10 Best Plants competition. This is the seventh Collins & Aikman fac ... Continue reading
FleetPride Promotes Tim Gadus to Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the promotion of Timothy J. Gadus to the position of Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Gadus joined FleetPride in 1998, holding the positions of Director ... Continue reading
FleetPride Promotes Todd Dunn to Senior Vice President
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 17 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the appointment of Todd A. Dunn, currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer a ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Business Update
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 17 -- Ford Motor Company will hold a conference call later today, beginning at 8.30 a.m. EDT, to provide a business update, including an update on its Jaguar operations. Participants can access the call by dialing 800-237-9752. (International dial-in number is 617-847-8706.) The passcode for both ... Continue reading
Hertz Saraland Reservation Center to Resume Operations
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 17 -- The Hertz Corporation will resume operations at its Saraland, AL Reservations Center effective tomorrow morning, September 18, 2004 at 6:00 am. After initial assessments indicated minimal damage to Hertz' facility located at 727 Saraland Blvd., South, Hertz began preparing to re-open the R ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors to Present at Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference September 28, 2004
MEDFORD, Ore.--Sept. 17, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that company management will present at the Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference being held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. The company will present at 10:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, September 28, 2004. Listeners will need to register and list ... Continue reading
Navicom Is Also a Proud New Member of the Homeland Security Industry Association (HSIA) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 17 -- Automotive Capital Group Inc. announced today that its Navicom wireless GPS technology will be included in the inaugural issue of "Homeland Security - 2004," the official publication of the Homeland Se ... Continue reading
'Mondialogo School Contest' inspires 25,000 students from 126 countries for intercultural dialogue * 50 finalists from 36 nations meet in Barcelona, Spain for finals * Georgia, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania schools advance to the finals BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 17 -- DaimlerChrysler AG and the United Nations Educational Sc ... Continue reading
Heineken USA Reinforces Its Commitment to Keeping America's Roads Safer at Austin City Limits
- Continues SAFE CALL(TM) Responsible Consumption Program at Famed Festival Extravaganza - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 17 -- Heineken USA, the official beer sponsor of Austin City Limits, the musical extravaganza featuring the best homegrown musicians in country, blues, bluegrass, folk, rock'n'roll, soul, swing, tejano, ... Continue reading
Two Harleys -- Two Dogs -- 48 States -- One Mission
-- Presenting: Hogs for Dogs Day at City Hall Date: Monday, September 20, 2004 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: San Francisco City Hall This is your chance to take part in a truly unique event, and help a good cause as well. From May to November 2004, golden retrievers Max & Bailey will journey over 25,000 miles ... Continue reading
Dodge Truck Qualifying Quotes from Sylvania 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
New Hampshire International Speedway Ray Cooper Sylvania 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying Clear!Blue Friday, Sept. 17, 2004. PAGE 1. 704-975-3232 STEVE PARK (No. 62 Orleans Racing Dodge Ram) "It wasn't a perfect lap. ... Continue reading
CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SYLVANIA 300
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SYLVANIA 300 ADVANCE NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY September 17, 2004 JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - POST-PRACTICE Q&A'S WITH MEDIA: (DO YOU ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & NOVI, Mich.--Sept. 17, 2004--The Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners have signed a definitive agreement with Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. whereby Cypress and Goldman Sachs will acquire Cooper-Standard Automotive in a transaction valued at $1.165 billion. The transaction is expected to close by year- ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Announces Agreement to Sell Automotive Unit
FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its automotive business, Cooper-Standard Automotive, to an entity formed by The Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners for approximately $1.165 billion in cash, subject to certain post-clo ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - September 17, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 17 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 322,974 units, up 15.6 percent from the 279,398 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tot ... Continue reading
World's First V-6 Hybrid Boasts 255 Horsepower and 30 City/37 Highway EPA Fuel Economy TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 17 -- American Honda will debut the all-new Accord Hybrid, the world's first V-6-powered hybrid vehicle and Honda's third hybrid model, at dealerships nationwide on December 3, 2004. The all-new Accord Hybrid ... Continue reading
California Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Terry Tamminen Underpins Significance of Fuel Cell Technology DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Sept. 17 -- From California's newest hydrogen fueling station on the state's emerging hydrogen highway network, the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) kicked off its third annual ... Continue reading
Points Determine Start Positions at New Hampshire NASCAR Race
LOUDON, N.H. September 17, 2004; Mike harris writing dor the AP reported that it was an inauspicious start to the 10-race playoff for NASCAR (news - web sites)'s Nextel Cup championship with rain washing out qualifying Friday at New Hampshire International Speedway. Only 16 cars ran laps on to the 1.058-mile oval befor ... Continue reading
Jaguar, Ford Pulling Out of Formula One
LONDON September 17, 2004; Stephen Wade writing for the APO reported that Jaguar and parent company Ford are pulling out of Formula One racing at the end of this season after just two top-three finishes since joining the circuit in 2000. Ford's decision to sell Jaguar and its Cosworth engine subsidiary is a blow to F1. ... Continue reading
Ford Raises Earnings Guidance for 2004 Based on Strong Performance by Financial Services Business
DEARBORN, Mich. September 17, 2004; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. raised its third-quarter and full-year earnings guidance for 2004 on Friday in part on the back of continued strong performance by its financial services business. The announcement came on the same day it announced about 1,150 job cuts in England a ... Continue reading
Jaguar Unions to Fight Factory Closures
LONDON, September 17 -- Ford Jaguar unions the Transport and General Workers Union and Amicus have condemned today's announcement to move Jaguar production from Browns Lane in Coventry to Castle Bromwich with the loss of over eleven hundred jobs. The joint unions said the net effect of this will be to close Browns Lane ... Continue reading
New Pickup, a 14,500-Pound Monster Capable of Towing 20 Tons, Makes Hummer Look Rather Puny
DALLAS September 17, 2004; David Koenig writing for the AP reported that this one could make the Hummer look like a girlie car. International Truck and Engine Corp. is producing what it calls the world's biggest production pickup, a 14,500-pound monster capable of towing 20 tons. "It's a super head-turner," said Ken Wa ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Ivan Not Terrible for Local Gas Prices
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 17, 2004--Despite fluctuating crude oil and wholesale gasoline prices caused by Hurricane Ivan, retail gas prices in Southern California continued their slow downward slide last week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regular ... Continue reading
Team of Hyundai Dealers Participate in 16th Annual Boston Marathon(R) Jimmy Fund Walk to Help Kids Fight Cancer FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 17 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) and its eastern region dealers will contribute more than $250,000 on behalf of its national charity, the Jimmy Fund -- the fundraising arm of t ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Details of Jaguar Improvement Actions; Increases Earnings Guidance for 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 17 -- Ford Motor Company and its Jaguar Cars unit announced today improvement actions for Jaguar and, separately, an increase in its third-quarter and full-year financial guidance for 2004. Jaguar Actions In a separate release issued earlier today, Jaguar Cars announced a series of actions aimed ... Continue reading
Plan Announced to Put Jaguar Back on Track
COVENTRY, England, Sept. 17 -- Jaguar Cars today announced details of a comprehensive business plan that will reshape the company and focus on the factors that have had a negative impact on the bottom line of the company. The plan includes: -- Product actions, including an all-aluminium XK sports car; strengthening of ... Continue reading
Amicus Welcomes AXA's Decision to Sell Rights to RAC
LONDON, September 17 -- Amicus, the UK's largest private sector union, has welcomed today's announcement that AXA is to sell the new business rights to their personal lines direct insurance business to RAC. This deal also marks the conclusion of a joint venture - RAC Insure - which was established by AXA and RAC in 200 ... Continue reading
Power of the Future: Volkswagen Van With Fuel Cell
LOS ANGELES, California, September 17 -- A current European best-seller driven by the power of the future will be lining up to take part in the third CaFCP Road Rally: the new Volkswagen Touran HyMotion. Its high-torque electric motor draws its power from a fuel cell. Car drivers in the US Federal state of California w ... Continue reading
Buick Founder's 150th Anniversary Commemorated
DETROIT September 16, 2004; The 150th anniversary of the birth of David Dunbar Buick, creator of the Buick automobile, will be commemorated Friday (Sept. 17, 2004) in Flint, Mich., in the Detroit area and in Arbroath, Scotland. Buick was born in Arbroath Sept. 17, 1854. In Arbroath, local resident Eric Buick (no relati ... Continue reading
GM and OnStar expand the reach of life-saving technology
DETROIT, Sept. 16, 2004; Responding to vehicle crashes quickly and efficiently can mean the difference between life and death. General Motors' Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system is available on a dozen new 2005 GM models equipped with OnStar's in-vehicle safety and communications system. AACN, an indus ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems Appoints Aftermarket Business Manager
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 16 -- BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems announced the appointment of Joe Meyer to the position of Aftermarket Business Manager. Joe will be responsible for leading the sales initiatives in North America for the independent aftermarket business. "Joe brings 15 years experience in vehicle co ... Continue reading
Robby Unser Powers Up New Spark Plug
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 16 -- World-famous race car driver, Robby Unser, has signed an agreement with Albuquerque-based ENERPULSE, Inc. to endorse its DirectHits(R) product. Indy 500 racer and winner of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb an unprecedented 9 times, Unser will represent DirectHits in the media, raci ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Enters North American Military Truck Market
OWEGO, N.Y., Sept. 16 -- Lockheed Martin announced today it has entered into a license agreement with HMT Vehicles Ltd. of Bristol, United Kingdom, to manufacture and sell tactical wheeled vehicles to government customers in North America. The agreement will give Lockheed Martin exclusive rights to supply light (4x4) a ... Continue reading
Conference Theme 'NGVs Now: The Clean Drive. The Secure Energy. The Proven Solution' LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16 -- The California Natural Gas Vehicle Education Campaign has its eyes on San Antonio, Texas for the 22nd National NGV Conference & Exhibition, the #1 event dedicated to NGV and natural gas-to- hydrogen technologie ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Overcomes Hurricanes, Ready To Go Racing
Shane Lewis Overcomes Hurricanes, Ready To Go Racing Homestead, Fla., September 16, 2004 - As a Florida resident, Jupiter's Shane Lewis is just happy to have a weekend free of worrying about another hurricane making landfall near family and friends. Lewis, whose home and shop are just outside of West Palm Beach, went n ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises Promotes Three Senior Executives
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 16 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today the promotions of three of its executives. Christopher J. Braun and Roger L. Howsmon have each been named executive ... Continue reading
RF Monolithics, Inc. Endorses NHTSA's Tire Pressure Monitoring Proposal
DALLAS--Sept. 16, 2004--RF Monolithics, Inc. (RFM) endorses the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed new safety standard regarding regulations under the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act (commonly known as the TREAD Ac ... Continue reading
OYSTER BAY, New York--Sept. 16, 2004--The "Intelligent Vehicle Highway Safety Act of 2004," a recently proposed law introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives could help stimulate the adoption of "Intelligent Vehicle Technology" (IVT) sensing and control systems in US-sold vehicles, according to a new study by ABI ... Continue reading
Hella Reports Modest Sales Gains for the Year
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--Sept. 16, 2004--Spurred by above-average sales growth in Europe and the Asia/Pacific region and increasing orders for original equipment by North American automakers, global automotive supplier Hella has recorded a nearly two percent increase in sales for the year ending May 31. Worldwide annual sales ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Motors Reviews Rush Enterprises' Proposed Acquisition
DENTON, Texas--Sept. 16, 2004--Rush Enterprises, Inc. press announcement today regarding the proposed acquisition of Peterbilt truck dealer American Truck Source indicated that the transaction was subject to several conditions, including approval by Peterbilt Motors Company. ... Continue reading
Increased Seat Belt Use is Due to Enforcement and Paid Ads
States With Primary Enforcement Laws Increase, Secondary Law States Decline ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16 -- The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) heralded today's announcement of a record high 80 percent national seat belt usage rate. ACTS president Phil Haseltine said the increase, which will save approximate ... Continue reading
Bosch Intelligent Bolt Seat Occupancy Sensor System Helps Protect Vehicle Occupants
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 16 -- Although recent legislation has increased seatbelt usage levels, many vehicle occupants in the United States still travel without their seatbelts fastened. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of the nearly 33,000 passenger vehicle occupants kille ... Continue reading
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