Johnson Controls Adquire o Negócio de Baterias Automotivas do Grupo IMSA
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, e Monterrey, México, 19 de julho /PR Newswire/ -- Johnson Controls Inc. e o Grupo IMSA SA de C.V. , sócios em uma "Joint Venture" no negócio de baterias automotivas no México e na América do Sul anunciaram hoje que a Johnson Controls adquirirá 100% da propriedade da "Joint Venture". (Logotip ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Adquiere el Negocio de Baterías Automotrices de Grupo IMSA
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, y MONTERREY, México, 19 de julio /PR Newswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc. y Grupo IMSA, S.A. de C.V. , socios en una Joint Venture en el negocio de baterías automotrices en México y América del Sur, anunciaron hoy que Johnson Controls adquirirá el 100% de la propiedad de la Joint Venture. (Log ... Continue reading
Hella Wins 2004 'Quest for Excellence' Award
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 19 -- Hella North America, a major supplier of lighting, electronic equipment sensors and front-end modules to the auto industry, has received a 2004 Quest for Excellence Award from the readers of Automotive Industries magazine. The award recognizes the auto industry's top suppliers in more than 4 ... Continue reading
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., July 19 -- Material Sciences Corporation and Arcelor (Paris: CELR) have signed a Strategic Alliance covering the manufacturing, marketing and sales of Quiet Steel(R) products in the European market. "The target of this Strategic Alliance is to promote Quiet Steel(R) solutions to European carmak ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, July 19 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announces that it was named as the fifth fastest growing public company in the Metroplex by Dallas Business Journal in its July 16 - 22, 2004 issue. The ranking was based on percentage increase in net sales for the most recent ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--July 19, 2004--ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants, a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that Texaco Ursa(R) Premium TDX SAE 15W-40, Ursa(R) Super Plus SAE 15W-40 and Chevron RPM(R) heavy-duty Motor Oils SAE 15W-40 meet the upcoming CI-4 PLUS specificatio ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Fuel Cells Disappoint as Portable Device Battery Market Surges to $9B by 2010
BOSTON & LONDON--July 19, 2004--Strategy Analytics "Portable Device Batteries and Power Management" report released today finds that the market for battery cells will exceed US$9 billion by 2010 driven by the growing demand for portable devices, however, the demand for small form factor fuel cells will be disappointing ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--July 19, 2004--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTC:HYFS) today announced an agreement with BAF Technologies, Inc. ("BAF") for the sale of 100 dual-fuel, diesel-natural gas conversion kits in New York and Texas. Under the terms of the Agreement, BAF Technologies has an exclusive righ ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ultra 94 Team - Strong debut for Sunoco Ultra 94 team at Mosport
Strong debut for Sunoco Ultra 94 team at Mosport Chiovitti, Holtom and Launi all make immediate impact TORONTO, ONTARIO – The opening four rounds of the 2004 Bridgestone/FormulaCar Magazine F2000 Racing Series were held on July 16-18 at the Driver Development Track at Mosport. The three Sunoco Ultra 94 team membe ... Continue reading
Autobytel Taps Former La Opinion.com Online Editor Patricio Zamorano to Lead Hispanic Auto Content
I wanted to find out if we could have the Spanish language version of the Autobytel press release below currently on the Auto Channel site replaced with the English version (below). Is that possible-- thanks! Joe Foster RBI Communications 323.960.1360 x13 Autobytel Taps Former La Opinion.com Online Editor Patricio Zamo ... Continue reading
Pritiko rules Formula Senior at Sutton
For immediate release; July 19, 2004 Pritiko rules in Formula Senior at Sutton Matt Pritiko takes first 2004 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels Formula Senior win SUTTON, ONTARIO – The headline class of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Whe ... Continue reading
Jeff Schneider Crowned as the Seattle Area's XRL Champion FORT WORTH, Texas, July 19 -- The 2004 XMODS Racing League (XRL) National Tournament, a national radio control (RC) tournament sponsored by RadioShack Corporation , raced into the Seattle area just long enough for Jeff Schneider to prove his mettle on the racetr ... Continue reading
Milchan to buy almost half of Israel's Automotive Equipment for $40m
Arnon Milchan will join the board of directors. The company imports Chrysler, Suzuki, and Porsche cars. Tel Aviv July 18, 2004; Dubi Ben-Gedalyahu writing for Globes reported that Arnon Milchan will become a partner in Automotive Equipment, the Israeli importer of Chrysler, Suzuki and Porsche cars. Sources informed  ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--July 19, 2004--The J.D. Power Consumer Center--a Web site that provides voice-of-the-customer ratings on a number of products and services--has introduced a new feature on its automotive site that allows consumers to see how well a new vehicle retains its value over time. The PIN Retained Valu ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 19 -- BMW has long been one of the world's most admired brands, but it's also become one of the most controversial, with love- it-or-leave-it designs like the flagship 7-Series. Now it's time for the Bavarian automaker to remake its heart and soul, and TheCarConnection.com has spy shots of the next-genera ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com and Edmunds.com Announce Exclusive Partnership
Web powerhouses team up to reach more than 12 million online shoppers ATLANTA and SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 19 -- Two online automotive powerhouses, AutoTrader.com and Edmunds.com, today announced they are partnering to provide used car shoppers with the most convenient and useful research and purchase options availab ... Continue reading
Former Snap-on Tool Dealer Awarded $314,000 Damages
- 'Snap-on Wives Club' Expanded - PRINCETON, N.J., July 19 -- In a significant victory for franchisee rights, the American Arbitration Association has awarded Brian Casey, a former Snap-on dealer in Middletown, N.J., $314,608 in damages against Snap-on Tools of Kenosha, WI. . The arbitrator, based here, rejected a $241 ... Continue reading
Delphi Begins Construction of New China Technical Center
First phase of R&D center to be completed in a year SHANGHAI, China, July 19 -- Delphi Corporation today held the groundbreaking ceremony of its first R&D center in China. As a wholly owned entity of Delphi, China Technical Center is expected to open in June 2005, and based on current plans will initially employ approx ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--July 19, 2004-- Interactive Campaign Courts Young Fans By Combining NASCAR Racing Excitement with Favorite Cartoon Network Characters. NASCAR and Cartoon Network have teamed to develop the 'NASCARtoon Racing' brand, a customized on-air and online campaign sponsored by Kellogg's and designed to engage young ... Continue reading
Thomson Delmar Learning to Distribute Video Active DVD Series
ALBANY, N.Y.--July 19, 2004--Thomson Delmar Learning, a leader in educational resources for lifelong learning and part of The Thomson Corporation , today announced an agreement with Video Active Productions to distribute a new engine performance training series on DVD into the educational and professional markets. For ... Continue reading
Reply!, Inc. Appoints David Greene as Vice President of Client Services & Development
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 19 -- Reply! Inc., the leading provider of online service marketplaces, today announced that industry veteran David Greene has joined the company as vice president of client services and market development. In this capacity, Greene will ensure that all of the company's customer service levels ... Continue reading
DRIVE! Media Announces Partnership With TEN Magazines
DRIVE! Will Feature its Event Listings to TEN Magazines' Network of 2 Million Car and Truck Enthusiasts CORONA and CONCORD, Calif., July 19 -- TEN Magazines, home of the largest online network of car and truck enthusiasts and publisher of four truck enthusiast magazines, today announced an agreement with DRIVE! Media, ... Continue reading
Wherify Selects Flextronics to Develop and Manufacture Next Generation CDMA GPS Locator Phone
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--July 19, 2004-- Wherify's CDMA GPS Locator Phone To Be The First in a Line of Next Generation GPS Locators Being Developed to Meet Global Personal Safety and Security Market Needs Wherify Wireless, Inc., the world's leading developer of wireless location products and services based on the compan ... Continue reading
CAMARILLO, Calif.--July 19, 2004--Interlink Electronics, Inc. and eOriginal, Inc. announced that DealerTrack, Inc. has selected Interlink's ePad-ink e-signature input device to be used with eOriginal's digital signature and vaulting technology for DealerTrack's innovative eContracting solution. Interlink Electronics is ... Continue reading
Morgan reaches second seasoon final round in Denver
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 23 MOPAR MILE-HIGH NHRA NATIONALS BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY Morrison, Colo. Race Dates: July 16-18, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 MORGAN REACHES HIS SECOND FINAL ROUND OF SEASON MORRISON, Colo. (July 18, 2004 ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon/Quaker State Racing Elimination Notes
Quaker State Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mopar Mile-High Nationals -- Bandimere Speedway Elimination Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Advances to Second Round Quaker State Racing Monte Carlo Betters Performance for Reigning Champ MORRISON, Colo. (July 18, 2004) Tony Pedregon a ... Continue reading
BAM! - Infineon (Sears Point) race
An electrical problem zapped BAM! (British American Motorsport) out of the American Le Mans Series race at Infineon (Sears Point) Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Leo Hindery, Jr. started the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RSR sixth on the GT grid, but the car stopped on track after just 30 minutes of the two-hour 45-minu ... Continue reading
Infineon Wrap-Up: Hayner Makes The Best of A Tough Situation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com Hayner Makes The Best of A Tough Situation GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO Finishes 18th Sonoma, Calif. – July 17, 2004 Starting at the back of the field after officials disallowed the qualifying time of the GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO, Stu Ha ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Shows Strength On And Off Infineon Raceway
Petersen/ White Lightning Shows Strength On and Off Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif., July 18, 2004 - The No. 31 Westward Ho Casino/ MMPIE/ PAWS/ Michelin Porsche 911 GT3 RSR again showed strength finishing tenth in GT class at Infineon Raceway. The tenth-place finish was not indicative of the team's performance in toda ... Continue reading
GenCorp Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell GDX Automotive Business
Dividend to be Eliminated to Concentrate on Transformation Plan SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 19 -- GenCorp Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its GDX Automotive business (GDX) to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a New York based investment firm. GenCorp will receive $147 million in cas ... Continue reading
Cars.com Launches Certified Showroom
Innovative New Program Empowers Manufacturers and Dealers to Increase Awareness, CPO Sales CHICAGO, July 19 -- Cars.com today announced the launch of its Certified Showroom, an online marketing solution for manufacturers and dealerships to increase consumer awareness of certified pre-owned programs and to merchandise t ... Continue reading
Redazione economica/Giornalisti settore automobilistico OSHKOSH, Wis.--19 luglio 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , azienda leader nella fabbricazione di veicoli speciali e carrozzerie, ha stipulato un accordo per l'acquisizione del 75% delle quote in circolazione (interessi di proprietà ) di BAI Brescia Antincendi Int ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck to Acquire European Fire Equipment Companies
OSHKOSH, Wis.--July 19, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, has agreed to acquire 75% of the outstanding quotas (ownership interests) of BAI Brescia Antincendi International S.r.l. (BAI) and BAI Tecnica S.r.l. (Tecnica) from the current shareholders for EUR 15 ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Advances to First Final of 2004
Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mopar Mile-High Nationals -- Bandimere Speedway Elimination Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Advances to First Final of 2004 Confidence Continues to Build at Advance Auto Parts Racing MORRISON, Colo. (July 18, 2004) Cruz Pedregon ... Continue reading
During a ceremonial act taking place on July 16, 2004 in the presence of the Bavarian premier Dr. Edmund Stoiber, Munich's Lord Mayor Christian Ude, architect Professor Wolf D. Prix and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BMW AG, Dr. Helmut Panke, the foundation stone of BMW Welt will be laid. With the construction o ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Burned in Wreck at ALMS Warmup
Sonoma CA July 18, 2004: Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that a fun weekend of racing for Dale Earnhardt Jr. turned frightening Sunday when a wreck during a warmup for an American Le Mans Series race turned his car into a fireball, leaving him hospitalized with burns on his face and legs. Earnhardt's injuries w ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BRISTOL DRAGWAY SUNDAY JULY 18, 2004 O'Reilly Jr. Drag Racing League champs crowned at Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. - The NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League Eastern Conference Finals concluded today at Bristol Dragway ... Continue reading
Detroit River Regatta APBA Gold Cup Roars to Success
2004 Unlimited Hydroplane Races Cap Off Century of Hydroplane Glory, Provide Great Start for Next Century DETROIT, July 18 -- The "Race of the Century," the 2004 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup, celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Gold Cup in style. The event came out of race weekend successful ... Continue reading
Honda sets up U.S. unit for aircraft engine business
TOKYO July 16, 2004; Japan Today reported that Honda Motor Co said Thursday it has established a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States to promote its aircraft jet engine business. The new company, Honda Aero Inc, will begin operations, including negotiations with prospective customers, procurement and preparatio ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Cut Production at Plant in Illinois, but Won't Decide How Much Until Fall
TOKYO July 19, 2004; Audrey Mcavoy writinfg for the AP reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will cut production at its U.S. plant in Illinois, but won't decide by how much until September, a company spokesman said Monday. The automaker, which has suffered a plunge in Japanese sales amid a cover-up scandal and a spate ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Ill.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION ROUTE 66 DRAGWAY Sunday, July 18, 2004 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 PAYNE, REICHERT LEAD WINNERS AT ROUTE 66 JOLIET, Ill. - Bill Reichert in Top Alcohol Dragster and Jay Payne in Top Alcohol Funny Car took their number one quali ... Continue reading
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