DaimlerChrysler Recalling 20,000 Vehicles
DETROIT July 2, 2004; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG is recalling at least 20,000 vehicles because of safety defects, the company said Friday. The recall affects 2005 models of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum and 2004 models of the Chrysler Sebring and Jeep Liberty. Chrysler Group spokesman Max Gates said th ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors to Expand across the Sunbelt
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--July 2, 2004--American Tire Distributors, Inc. ("American Tire Distributors") announced today that they have executed an agreement to acquire Texas Market Tire, Inc., dba Big State Tire Supply ("Big State"). This will expand American Tire Distributors' service across Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. "Bi ... Continue reading
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top-five Orbit Racing just missed a spot on the GT podium for the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Joe and Jay Policastro combined with Mike Fitzgerald for a fifth-place finish in the No. 44 Classic Industries Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Their podium hopes disappeared as caution periods wreaked h ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 2, 2004; Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 298,932 units, down 10.4 percent from the 333,640 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now ... Continue reading
dodge cup advance for pepsi 400
Friday, July 2, 2004 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue, Inc. Pepsi 400 Advance Material. 704-975-3232 RUSTY WALLACE (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge) NOTE: Wallace, a 47-year-old driver from St. Louis, will make his 43rd career start at Daytona International Speedway in Saturday night's Pepsi 400. Wallace ha ... Continue reading
Spike TV and HDNet To Broadcast Edgy Trans-Am on the Tarmac
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPIKE TV AND HDNET TO BROADCAST TRANS-AM ON THE TARMAC CLEVELAND (July 1, 2004) ‹ The Trans-Am on the Tarmac, Round 4 of the 2004 Motorock Trans-Am Series championship, will be broadcast on Spike TV with expanded coverage on HDNe ... Continue reading
WARRENDALE, Pa., July 1 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) announced a Cooperative Research Program that will work with the industry and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and administer a new project to address improved R134a refrigerant systems for mobile air conditioning systems. (Lo ... Continue reading
General Motors, Ford Motor Co. Post Large Sales Drops in June, Losing Business to Foreign Rivals
DETROIT July 2, 2004; John porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. took the hardest hits as demand for new cars and trucks fell more sharply than expected in June, but most industry observers say an improving economy should spur business for the rest of the summer. "There's no ... Continue reading
MEMA Featured on CBS Evening News Speaking Out Against Counterfeit Auto Parts
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., July 1 -- The issue of controlling counterfeit motor vehicle parts continues to receive increased attention as evidenced by the June 25 "CBS Evening News" Consumer Report that focused on fakes and dangerous consumer products. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), North Am ... Continue reading
Bendix-Dana Joint Venture Commences; Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC Begins Operations
Kishor Pendse named as President, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC ELYRIA, Ohio, July 1 -- Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC officially became operational today following corporate approvals from partners Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Corporation . The joint venture -- headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, ... Continue reading
BELLEVUE, Wash.--July 1, 2004--Today, the Washington Supreme Court affirmed lower courts throughout the state which had suppressed breath tests for the state's failure to comply with reliability regulations. In affirming the decisions, the Court unanimously agreed that breath tests in this state "must be reliable, both ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Series Goes Deeper Midwest; Goes Gateway Arch-Way TOLEDO OH (7-1-04) The Midwestern-based ARCA RE/MAX Series, in its 52nd season of competition, returns to some old roots when it drives deeper Midwest for the Shop 'n Save 150 on the 1.4-mile Gateway Int'l Raceway oval Friday night, July 16 in Madison, Illin ... Continue reading
Acquisition of Martinsville Speedway to Close by Mid-July DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 1 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") announced the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division today approved the settlement agreement in the Ferko/Vaughn litigation ("Settlement ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 1 -- Edmunds.com's "Strategies for Smart Car Buyers" author Phil Reed will be the guest on the "EverydayWealth" teleclass hosted by personal finance expert Gerri Detweiler tonight, Thursday, July 1, 2004, from 9:30-10:30pm ET. Interested consumers can participate at no charge by dialing 507-7 ... Continue reading
2003 Trans-Am Champion Scott Pruett Third in NASCAR Nextel Cup Race at Infineon
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2003 TRANS-AM CHAMPION SCOTT PRUETT THIRD IN NASCAR NEXTEL CUP RACE AT INFINEON SONOMA, Calif. (June 27, 2004) ‹ 2003 Motorock Trans-Am Series Drivers¹ Champion Scott Pruett finished third in Sunday¹s Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Infineo ... Continue reading
Chevy Race Notes - Gordon wins Infineon, June 27
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES DODGE / SAVE MART 350 RACE NOTES, INFINEON RACEWAY June 27, 2004 JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Winner: "I was so nervous all weekend that we were g ... Continue reading
Said Scores Trans-Am Victory at Infineon; Second-Place Kendall Takes Points Lead
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAID SCORES TRANS-AM VICTORY AT INFINEON; SECOND-PLACE KENDALL TAKES THE POINTS LEAD SONOMA, Calif. (June 27, 2004) ‹ It appeared as if the third time, or in this case the third race, was a charm for Boris Said Sunday at Infineon Rac ... Continue reading
Evader unterzeichnet umfangreiches Vertriebsabkommen in Deutschla nd
Wirtschaftsredaktion/Bereich Technologie STUTTGART, Deutschland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-28. Juni 2004- Die in Bellevue, Washington, ansässige Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (NASD.OTC:EVDR), Hersteller von Hochleistungs-Elektrofahrzeugen, die mit der modernen, unternehmenseigenen Technologie von Evader angetrieben werden, hat ... Continue reading
AAA Anticipates Record-High July 4 Holiday Travel
MINNEAPOLIS, June 28 -- Improved consumer confidence and a slight easing of gas prices are expected to keep Americans traveling in projected record-high numbers this July 4 holiday. AAA estimates that 39.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this holiday, up 3.4 percent from the 38.2 million w ... Continue reading
Ashley Hiltz leads Holgate Motorsports at Barrie Grand Prix
For immediate release; June 28, 2004 Ashley Hiltz leads Holgate Motorsports at Barrie Grand Prix BARRIE, ONTARIO - Gilford's Ashley Hiltz led the Holgate Motorsports team drivers at the Barrie Grand Prix this past weekend with a fifth place finish in RotaxMax Senior. "I am happy with the fifth," a frustrated Hiltz said ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Announces Early Release of 2005 Sportsters
New Model Introduced Offering Lower Seat Height and Ergonomics MILWAUKEE, June 28 -- Following an acclaimed redesign in 2004, the Harley-Davidson Sportster family moves forward in 2005 with a new model, the XL Sportster 883L, and an update to the rear axle of all Sportster models. To keep up with the high demand for th ... Continue reading
SLIPCLUTCH RACING TO COMPETE IN AGT WITH OLDS CUTLASS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Todd Benne toddbenne@americangt.com 636.262.1723 SLIPCLUTCH RACING TO COMPETE IN AGT WITH OLDS CUTLASS Wilton, CT- Slipclutch Racing today announced the team's intentions to participate in the American GT Challenge series for 2004. Driver Bill Rozmajzl will compete in the number 9 Olds Cu ... Continue reading
TYLER BROWN - BARRIE GRAND PRIX
For immediate release; June 27,2004 Brown works overtime in Barrie Waterdown karter drives from 30th to 9th in Canada Junior pre-final BARRIE, ONTARIO - Waterdown karter Tyler Brown had a strong outing at the Barrie Grand Prix, which hosted the third round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Tor ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., June 28 -- The Board of Directors of Visteon Corporation today announced the appointment of Michael F. Johnston, 57, as chief executive officer and president, effective July 1, 2004. Peter J. Pestillo, 66, will continue as chairman of Visteon's Board of Directors until May 11, 2005, the date of the com ... Continue reading
ZAP Takes Possession of First Smart Car Shipment
SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 28 -- Advanced technology vehicle company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today it has purchased its first shipment of 60-MPG Smart cars. Already on sale in 30 countries except the United States, the gas-powered Smart car is starting to get more attention in America as drivers search for w ... Continue reading
Ford 'Year of the Car' Tour Rolls Into Kansas City
WHAT: Ford showcases three outstanding and diverse examples of its new "Year of the Car" products on the Kansas City stop of its summer tour -- the Ford Mustang, the Ford Five Hundred and the Ford Freestyle. WHEN: Thursday, July 1 WHO/WHERE: * 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Ben Poore, Ford Division car group marketing manager, ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--June 29, 2004--Honeywell's Garrett(R) turbochargers helped give Audi the boost it needed to sweep the podium at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Audi achieved maximum engine airflow allowed under the rules by boosting a small displacement engine, according to Doug Milliken, Manager of ... Continue reading
kasey kahne on tuesday's dodge teleconference
Dodge Motorsports Media Conference Call Kasey Kahne No. ... Continue reading
AutoCom Associates Wins Communicator Award
DETROIT--June 29, 2004--AutoCom Associates, a public relations agency in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., recently received an "Award of Distinction" at the annual Communicator Awards Competition. The competition attracted more than 3,700 entries from around the world. AutoCom received its award for a press kit created for the ... Continue reading
Bad Toys to Acquire Majority Interest in American Eagle Manufacturing Company, Inc.
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--June 29, 2004--Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB:BTOI): Highlights: -- Bad Toys to Acquire 80% Ownership of American Eagle -- Acquisition Estimated to Be Valued at More Than $3 Million in Gross Assets -- Bad Toys to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities to the West Coast Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB:BTOI), a Nevada Corporat ... Continue reading
BMW Financial Services Ranked Seventh Among 'Best Medium Companies to Work for in America'
Prestigious Award Confirms Company Reputation as an Exceptional Employer DUBLIN, Ohio, June 29 -- BMW Financial Services has been named one of the "Best Small and Medium Companies to Work for in America" by the Great Places to Work Institute (GPTWI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The newly-establ ... Continue reading
Chrysler 300 Jumps to No. 1 Ranking for New Vehicle Launch 'Buzz'
Monthly AutoVIBES Study Tracks In-Market Vehicle Shoppers' Awareness and Reaction to New Models ROCHESTER, N.Y. and IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- AutoVIBES, a monthly automotive study from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research tracking new vehicle nameplates, reveals that the 2005 Chrysler 300 is c ... Continue reading
BOSTON & ST. LOUIS--June 29, 2004-- First Notice Systems' and Enterprise's Common Insurer Clients Able to Offer Timely and Convenient Rental Car Service for Policyholders Reporting Auto Claims First Notice Systems(R), Inc., the leader in claim-reporting solutions for the insurance industry, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, N ... Continue reading
Goodyear Completes Purchase of Slovenia's Sava Tires
AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has completed its previously announced acquisition of the remainder of Sava Tires d.o.o., a tire manufacturing company in Kranj, Slovenia. The move, according to Goodyear Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Keegan, strengthens the company's position ... Continue reading
Kobe Steel Receives Prestigious ASME U3 Certification
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Kobe Steel Receives Prestigious ASME U3 Certification Tokyo, Japan, June. 29, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Kobe Steel, Ltd. announces that it has received U3 certification of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for its pressure vessels used in isostatic presses. The U3 ... Continue reading
Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. Posts Strong Revenues
MERRICK, N.Y.--June 29, 2004--Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC: NAAC) announced today that the company posted revenues of $1,215,648 for the one-week period of June 21, 2004 through June 25, 2004. Bill Solko, Northeast's CEO commented, "We are very pleased to see the summer market so resilient. Demand is strong and ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Third-Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 29, 2004--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. , in conjunction with its third-quarter earnings release to be made after the market closes on July 7, 2004, invites you to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast over the Internet Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time with Rober ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Receives Presitgious European Supplier Award
LAKE FOREST, Illinois. and BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 29 -- Tenneco Automotive Receives Prestigious European Supplier Award - Repair Centre Speedy Recognizes French Aftermarket Team Tenneco Automotive announced today that its French aftermarket team received the Speedy Repair Centre's 2004 Supplier's Golden Award for qual ... Continue reading
Terion Launches Its Next Generation Trailer Management Product -- FleetView 3
PLANO, Texas--June 29, 2004--Terion, a leading provider of trailer fleet management systems with approximately 80,000 devices installed, today announced the launch of its next generation trailer-tracking system, FleetView(R) 3. FleetView 3 combines the latest digital wireless and GPS technologies with Terion's robust w ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Offers Fuel Rebates for TruckersB2B Members
WESTLAKE, Ohio--June 29, 2004--More than 16,500 member fleets of TruckersB2B, representing more than 435,000 trucks, will be eligible for rebates on fuel purchases at participating TravelCenters of America (TA) locations. TA has entered a preferred supplier agreement, effective July 1, 2004, with TruckersB2B, a member- ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 29 -- Artists in southeast Michigan and southwest Ontario have just two more weeks to submit designs for CarTunes on Parade. CarTunes on Parade, a joint project between the cities of Detroit and Windsor, Canada, is a public art exhibit that celebrates the region's two most famous exports: cars and music. ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Hosts Conference Call and Web Cast to Discuss FY2004 Third-Quarter Earnings
TROY, Mich., June 29 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call to discuss the company's fiscal year 2004 third-quarter financial results on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. (ET). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) To participate, call (706) 643-7449 10 minutes prior ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com and America Online Renew Online Partnership
ATLANTA, June 29 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, and America Online, Inc., the world's leader in interactive services, announced the renewal of the partnership that retains AutoTrader.com as the exclusive used car classifieds provider for the Autos Channel on the AOL service, AOL.COM, Com ... Continue reading
DELAND, Fla.--June 29, 2004-- Deal Expands BPI's National and International Presence in the Outdoor Fabric and Fabric Architecture Industry BP International, Inc. (OTCBB:BPIL), a leading manufacturer of fabric architecture shelters and pavilions and tennis and athletic field equipment, announced today that it has compl ... Continue reading
Chevy Rock and Roll 400 Returns to Richmond
Chevy Rock and Roll 400 Returns to Richmond Chevrolet unveils plans for its first Rock and Roll paint scheme with legendary rock band KISS RICHMOND, Va. - Today Chevrolet announced the popular Chevy Rock and Roll 400 will revisit Richmond International Raceway during this NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season. The unique Rock and R ... Continue reading
ClearOrbit and ArvinMeritor Tackle Automotive Shipping Solution
AUSTIN, Texas--June 29, 2004-- Leading Tier One Automotive Supplier Partners with ClearOrbit Configurable Shipping Solution Promoting Customer Responsiveness and Order Accuracy ClearOrbit, the leading provider of real-time supply chain execution (SCE) software solutions, today announced that ArvinMeritor's Commercial V ... Continue reading
Colorado Vintage Race is Scheduled For August 15
Popular Race Will Be Closing Event of 2004 Grand Prix of Denver DENVER, June 29 -- Today, The CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver announced the return of the Colorado Vintage Race. As the closing event for the Grand Prix weekend, the Colorado Vintage Race will take place from 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm on Sunday, August 15 ... Continue reading
Contact information The Point toothepoint03@aol.com Press Information: For Immediate Release ANDERSON CONTINUES HOT STREAK! Rock Hill, S.C. â“ (June 29, 2004) Chicago Pneumatic (CP), manufacturer of high quality automotive, construction and industrial tools and Greg Anderson keep âœpulling the triggerâ in ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Partners with Bank of America to Manage Credit Card Portfolio
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 29 -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America today announced Bank of America's purchase of DaimlerChrysler Services North America's Chrysler, Jeep(R), Dodge and Mercedes-Benz consumer credit card portfolios with approximately 160,000 accounts. "DaimlerChrysler Services, with the guidance o ... Continue reading
Entry List for Trans-Am on the Tarmac at Cleveland
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Ford 'Year of the Car' Tour Rolls Into Baltimore
WHAT: Ford showcases three outstanding and diverse examples of its new "Year of the Car" products on the Baltimore stop of its summer North American tour -- the Ford Mustang, the Ford Five Hundred and the Ford Freestyle. WHEN: Tuesday, July 6, 2004 WHO/WHERE: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. - The 2005 Ford Mustang, Five Hundred and Fr ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Honored by Customers for 2003 Performance
Quality and Delivery Excellence Helps Facilities Earn Awards from Automakers and Suppliers PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 29 -- In recognition of its world-class excellence in quality and delivery, Freudenberg-NOK has earned 12 customer awards for its 2003 performance. According to Richard E. Allen, CEO of Manufactured Products ... Continue reading
Governor Announces 2004 Michigan Technology Tri-Corridor Proposal Selections
$24 Million Funding Available for Cutting-Edge Research and Commercialization LANSING, Mich., June 29 -- Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that 22 applicants -- from Michigan research universities to entrepreneurs with new companies and innovative ideas -- have been selected to share in about $24 million in ... Continue reading
Tuesday, June 29 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue, Inc. Sonoma Recap, Daytona Advance 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) WHAT'S BEEN GREAT AND NOT SO GREAT ABOUT BEING IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS SEASON? "So far I'd say what's great is knowing we can run up front and we can c ... Continue reading
Law Enforcement Officers Continue 100 Days of Summer HEAT Focus on Independence Day Weekend
ATLANTA, June 29 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Southeast Region today announced its efforts to decrease impaired driving and speeding during the July 4th Holiday period. At a press conference led by NHTSA Administrator Dr. Jeffrey Runge, the agency outlined its efforts, which are part of ... Continue reading
Leading Global Automotive Service Provider Design Intent Engineering Extends Partnership With think3
CINCINNATI, June 29 -- think3, Inc., the leader of innovative, next-generation industrial design solutions, today announced an agreement with Design Intent Engineering, Inc. (DIE), a technological leader in transportation design and engineering services. This new relationship will provide a completely integrated level ... Continue reading
Midnight Tour News Release for Open Road Radio Show
Gina Woods, The following is a News Release we would appreciate being included in your show segment on tours and rallies on Sunday night, July 4th. The Jerseypine Cruisers present their 25th Annual Midnight Tour on Saturday, July 10th at Maryville Academy located at the interesection of River and Central Roads in Des P ... Continue reading
Motorock Trans-Am Series Ready To Rock Cleveland's Waterfront
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOTOROCK TRANS-AM SERIES READY TO ROCK CLEVELAND¹S WATERFRONT CLEVELAND (June 28, 2004) ‹ During this Fourth of July weekend, the rumble won¹t just be coming from the fireworks, as the Motorock Trans-Am Series rolls into the home o ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Indianapolis â“ (June 29, 2004) Lots of racing and Ringers action from across the States this past weekend as we look at how our driv ... Continue reading
Team 7-Eleven, 2004 Argent Mortgage Kansas Indy 300 Fact Sheet
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Willis J. Johnson Named Winner Of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2004 Award
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--June 29, 2004--Copart, Inc. , the leader in salvage auto auctions, announced that its Chairman and CEO, Willis J. Johnson, is the recipient of the prestigious 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2004 Award in the Consumer & Business Services and Products category for Northern California. M ... Continue reading
Honda Red Rider Weekend Report Zemke and Duhamel dominate Brainerd road race national while Johnny Campbell and Steve Hengeveld lead a Honda sweep at Vegas to Reno desert race. They say "the third time is the charm," and Erion Racing's Jake Zemke bears witness to this axiom, clinching his first-ever AMA Superbike victo ... Continue reading
Amcast Reports Fiscal 2004 Third Quarter Results
DAYTON, Ohio--June 29, 2004--Amcast Industrial Corporation (OTCBB:AICO) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2004 third quarter ended May 30, 2004. Third quarter sales were $111.4 million, slightly below the third quarter of last year. Higher plumbing product sales were offset by lower revenues from automoti ... Continue reading
ArcaEx, 2004 Argent Mortgage Kansas Indy 300 Fact Sheet
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Continental Hosts Fifth Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Paws With A Cause(R)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 29 -- Continental, a leading automotive safety supplier, has raised more than $20,000 this year for Paws With A Cause(R) (PAWS) through its fifth annual charity golf outing, held at Great Oaks Country Club on Monday, June 28. More than $100,000 has been raised for PAWS over the five-year perio ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Results for Fiscal Year 2004
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--June 29, 2004--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, announced results for fiscal year 2004 which ended March 31, 2004. As previously announced, the Company's Plan of Reorganization became effective on May 5, 2004 and the Company emerged from bankruptcy. All fi ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Pepsi 400 Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 704-500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Pepsi 400 Race Advance July 3, 2004, FOX Television, 7:00 p.m. ET MEDIA NOTE: To view the 2004 Texaco/Havoline Racing Media Guide, please visit http:// ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Kansas Fact Sheet
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LEXINGTON, Ohio--June 29, 2004--One year ago at the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Tour Car event at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, NISMO/TeamRTR driver Peter Cunningham put on a driving clinic, charging from last in the field, due to a first lap tangle, to finish fifth. This year, his drive at the third stop in the 10-ra ... Continue reading
LOS ANGLES, June 29 -- Pro Sports & Entertainment, Inc. announces the acquisition of the "Concours on Rodeo" vintage automobile show. The Concours on Rodeo takes place annually on Fathers Day and draws over 50,000 spectators. The prestigious Rodeo Drive is closed to traffic once a year and is carpeted for this event, w ... Continue reading
Redline Performance Products, Inc. Reports Third Quarter, Year-End Results
SAN DIEGO & MINNEAPOLIS--June 29, 2004--Redline Performance Products, Inc. (AMEX:RED), which designs, engineers and markets Redline(TM) snowmobiles, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2004 fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2004. "While fiscal 2004 was challenging for Redline, it was also a landmark y ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--June 29, 2004--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. announced today it is privately placing $100 million of 6 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2013 (the "Notes"). As this offering is a private placement, it will not be made to the general public. Only qualified institutional buyers may participate in the offerin ... Continue reading
Stremme Looking for Another Top Finish at Daytona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme Looking for Another Top Finish at Daytona Mooresville, NC (June 29, 2004) â“ David Stremme posted his career best finish of second last weekend at The Milwaukee Mile and now he travels to Daytona Internationa ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., June 29 -- Jacob Tilley and Garrett Johnson, students at Cy Fair High School in Cypress Texas (near Houston), won the 11th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals today in Dearborn, Michigan. Tilley and Johnson successfully diagnosed and corrected a dozen mechanical/electrical "bugs" delibe ... Continue reading
Trans Max Announces New President and CEO and Expands Product Line into Mass Market
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--June 29, 2004--Trans Max Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:TMXT) announced today the replacement of Peter Mergenthaler as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board and Paul Cervino as director and Chief Operating Officer. Both were replaced as directors by the written consent of the majorit ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Kansas Fact Sheet
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Hearn Motorsports Grabs Top-Five in Team Debut
Hearn Motorsports Grabs Top-Five in Team Debut LEXINGTON, Oh., June 27, 2004 - Richie Hearn made his professional racing debut winning the Winfield Pilote-Elf International Competition in 1991. With a strong karting career behind him, Hearn started a professional car racing career that, to date, has garnered four India ... Continue reading
CSK Auto, Inc. Announces Expiration of Exchange Offer
PHOENIX--June 29, 2004--CSK Auto, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Corporation , today announced that its previously announced exchange offer to exchange up to $225,000,000 of its 7% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, Series A, for an equal amount of its outstanding 7% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, Se ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's Carter Fuel Delivery Products Facility Passes TS 16949 Audit
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--June 29, 2004--Federal-Mogul Corporation's (OTCBB:FDMLQ) fuel delivery products manufacturing facility in Logansport, Ind., has been recommended for certification to the ISO/TS 16949 global automotive quality standard. The 170,000-square-foot plant manufactures a broad range of premium original equip ... Continue reading
RMS MOTORSPORTS MINING FOR LIME ROCK GOLD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Todd Benne toddbenne@americangt.com 636.262.1723 RMS MOTORSPORTS MINING FOR LIME ROCK GOLD Chicago, IL- Fresh off a strong showing and a second place finish competing in his first June Sprints, RMS Motorsports and Racine, Wisconsin driver Peter Mohrhauser are looking to improve by one pos ... Continue reading
Toyota Kansas Notes and Quotes
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Illinois Tollway Opens First State-of-the-Art, Fully Redesigned Oases
New Over-the-Road Pavilions at O'Hare and Belvidere Oases Offer Motorists Dramatically Improved Facilities, Food and Retail Options CHICAGO, June 30 -- The Illinois Tollway with Wilton Partners today opened the first two fully redesigned Tollway Oases at O'Hare and Belvidere. The over-the-road pavilions were dramatical ... Continue reading
Mazda6 Zugara Receives Special Treatment and Offers Smartnav for Free
CRANFIELD, England, June 30 -- The Mazda6, Auto Express 2003 customer satisfaction winner, is likely to make its customers even happier. Mazda is launching the special edition, Mazda6 Zugara, a high performance saloon car that will come fitted as standard with Smartnav, an advanced satellite navigation system. Smartnav ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--June 30, 2004--The OSGi(TM) Alliance today announced IBM as a Platinum Sponsor of the OSGi Alliance 2004 World Congress. IBM has been actively involved with the OSGi Alliance from its inception in 1999 at both the Board of Directors and technical expert group levels and has provided strategically sig ... Continue reading
PR: Krystal Extends Free Wi-Fi Access to Restaurants in Seven States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Krystal Extends Free Wi-Fi Access to Restaurants in Seven States More Than 50 "Krystal HotSpots" Now Live, Making It Simple and Free to Go Online At Mealtime CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 30, 2004 -- Krystal restaurants in seven states are now the "hot spot" for summertime surfing, and customers can en ... Continue reading
Wireless Industry Reminds Drivers to Put Safety First This Fourth of July Holiday
WASHINGTON--June 30, 2004--During one of the summer's busiest driving holidays, CTIA - The Wireless Association(TM) reminds drivers that safety is always their first responsibility behind the wheel. Independence Day weekend is one of the most popular holidays for Americans to take to the roadways - to visit friends, fa ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Fourth of July Weekend Sees Fifth Straight Week of Gas Price Declines
LOS ANGELES--July 2, 2004--Beleaguered motorists will enjoy lower gasoline prices for the Independence Day weekend. This was the fifth consecutive week of lower prices, but indicators point to the possibility of prices finding a low point, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The ... Continue reading
TOKYO--June 30, 2004--FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. , will begin operating regular flights with its own aircraft into Central Japan International Airport when the facility opens in February 2005 as part of its overall plan to enhance services in Japan. The move will connect the Chubu region with 215 countr ... Continue reading
Area High School Students Receive Scholarship Awards From Jasper County
CARTHAGE, Mo., June 30 -- Six area high school students are feeling a little better about paying their college tuition today. Jasper County Associate Commissioner Anna Ruth Crampton awarded $833 in scholarship checks each to Jennifer Renee Collier, Jennifer Erin Hutchinson, Blake Edward Ferguson, Rachel Leann McCune, R ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 30 -- Audi of America, Inc. is pleased to sponsor Grammy Award-winner k.d. lang as she joins the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Chastain Park Amphitheater on Friday, July, 16 at 8:00 p.m. k.d. lang will perform an evening of songs spanning her career, including Constant Craving and Miss Cha ... Continue reading
Auto Club Offers Tipsy Tow Service for Independence Day Weekend
LOS ANGELES--June 30, 2004--The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its free Tipsy Tow service to help keep drinking drivers off the road during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The service is available from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 2, until 6 a.m. Monday, July 5. Tipsy Tow is available in the 13 Southe ... Continue reading
Verizon Wireless Customers Get Free Personalized, Timely Traffic Information from July 2nd through July 6th BEDMINSTER, N.J. and SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 30 -- Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, today announced that its customers plannin ... Continue reading
CARSTAR Endorses OEConnection Parts Procurement Solutions
-- CARSTAR successfully completes pilot of CollisionLink(R) -- RICHFIELD, Ohio, June 30 -- OEConnection, LLC, provider of supply chain and order management solutions, announced today that CARSTAR, North America's largest collision repair organization, is endorsing the CollisionLink(R) order management solution as its p ... Continue reading
Critical Path Renews Messaging Service Contract with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO--June 30, 2004-- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Reaffirms Critical Path Hosted Messaging as Most Efficient Email Solution for Distributed Users at More Than 1,100 U.S. Dealerships Critical Path, Inc. , a global provider of digital communications software and services, today announced that Toyota Motor Sale ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Adds Internet Simulcast Technology to the Auction Block
* Cost Savings and Convenient and Efficient Process for Dealers * Supports Dealers in Making Informed Auction Decisions FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 30 -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America today announced an addition to their menu of benchmark remarketing services with the introduction of Internet simulcast aucti ... Continue reading
BASEL, Switzerland--June 30, 2004--Day Software (SWX:DAYN) today announced the successful completion of their first Global Automotive Summit in Wolfsburg, Germany, June 23-25. Executives from automotive industry leading companies from around the world, such as Audi, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Johnson Controls, Mazda, Miche ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, June 30 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) today announced a dramatic increase in American retail sales of Class 8 long haul trucks. According to http://www.ttnews.com/ , in an article dated June 21, 2004, sales for the first 5 months in 2004 exceeded those in 2003 by ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies and Club Assist Sign New Agreement
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., June 30 -- Exide Technologies , ( http://www.exide.com/ ), and Club Assist PTY Ltd. have signed a new, five-year global battery supply agreement. Exide Technologies is a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions. Club Assist Corporation is the largest battery retailer and service provider ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 2nd Quarter 2004 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA--June 30, 2004--Genuine Parts Company plans to release Second Quarter Earnings on July 15, 2004. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern daylight time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Larry Prince, CEO, Tom Gallagher, President and Jerry Nix, C ... Continue reading
GKN Sinter Metals Appoints Healey as New Sales Director
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 30 -- GKN Sinter Metals has appointed Dennis Healey as sales director for Ford, DaimlerChrysler and other accounts in the company's Auburn Hills headquarters. The announcement was made by Pat Bracken, vice president - Powertrain Sales North America. Healey comes to GKN from Federal-Mogul where ... Continue reading
Hit the Road Without Breaking the Bank
MSN Autos Tells Drivers Where to Find Less Expensive Gas For Their Summer Road Trips REDMOND, Wash., June 30 -- Summer is finally here, and for many Americans that means barbecues, pool parties and, of course, road trips. But with the high price of gas, even a short road trip can leave drivers feeling a lot lighter in ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 30 -- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2004 second quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (973) 582-2710 five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled ... Continue reading
MVC Capital Announces Investment in Baltic Motors Corporation
PURCHASE, N.Y.--June 30, 2004--MVC Capital today announced that the Fund has provided a $4,500,000 mezzanine loan and $6,000,000 in equity financing to Baltic Motors Corporation. Baltic Motors is a U.S. company focused on the importation and sale of Ford and Land Rover vehicles and parts throughout Latvia, a new entran ... Continue reading
New XPower Charger and Jumpcharger products deliver up to three times faster charging
VANCOUVER, June 30 -- A weak vehicle battery can strand you at what always seems like the worst time and place. Xantrex Technology Inc. is introducing a new line of XPower Rapid Charge(TM) Chargers and Jumpchargers that reconditions dead batteries and provide faster jumpstarts to vehicles. The new XPower line's superio ... Continue reading
O2Diesel to Begin Trading on the American Stock Exchange July 1, 2004
NEWARK, Del.--June 30, 2004--O2Diesel Corporation (OTCBB: OTOD.OB), a leading provider of ethanol-diesel technologies, announced today that its common stock will begin trading on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker "OTD" tomorrow, July 1, 2004, at the open of market trading. Alan Rae, President and CEO of O2Di ... Continue reading
Orbital Engine Corp. CEO Open Briefing on NYSE
PERTH, Australia, June 29 -- The following is an open briefing giving by the CEO of Orbital Engine Corporation Limited: Date of lodgement: 29-Jun-2004 Title: Open Briefing. Orbital Engine Corp. CEO on NYSE Delisting Record of interview: corporatefile.com.au Orbital Engine Corporation Limited recently announced that its ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Celebrates Independence Day at Daytona
Shane Lewis Celebrates Independence Day at Daytona DAYTONA, Fla., June 30, 2004 - Shane Lewis will celebrate America's independence behind the wheel of the red, white and blue No. 7 PAP-Parts/ Southard Motorsports BMW-FABCAR Daytona Prototype in the Paul Revere 250 at Daytona. Thursday night's two hour and 45-minute en ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Brazil and IMPCO Team Up
CERRITOS, Calif., June 30 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. , announced today that its BRC brand products, specifically developed for the light duty automobile market, have been selected by Volkswagen Brazil for use in its Santana and Combi models. Installation of the BRC products on vehicles has been started. Volkswagen dea ... Continue reading
Wheelie Contest at SSP on Thursday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pennsylvania Speedweeks Comes to SSP on Thursday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (June 29, 2004) â“ This Thursday night, July 1, SSP will host the annual Pennsylvania Speedweeks for the 410 Sprint Cars along with the Xtreme Enduro Stock Cars. The Central Pennsylvania Spr ... Continue reading
WRI, ADB Announce New Partnership for Sustainable Urban Transport in Asia
WASHINGTON--June 30, 2004--The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced their cooperation on a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing the environmental sustainability of transport and mobility throughout Asia. The program, called Partnership for Sustainable Urban Transport ... Continue reading
ZAPPY3 Takes Scooters to the Next Dimension
SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 30 -- Transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today the launch of a new three-wheeled version of its ZAPPY(R) scooter with a powerful, new drive technology, innovations designed to make the scooter more fun and easier to ride. Called ZAPPY3, the new three-wheeled scooter use ... Continue reading
AAA Predicts Record Fourth of July Travel as Gas Prices Decline
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 30 -- AAA reports the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in Washington ($2.116/gal) and Idaho ($2.001/gal) are declining as we head into the Fourth of July weekend. Gas prices in Washington have decreased 19 cents since Memorial Day weekend, with a nearly eight-cent drop in Idah ... Continue reading
AGT CELEBRATES JULY FOURTH WEEKEND AT LIME ROCK PARK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Todd Benne toddbenne@a,mericangt.com 636.262.1723 AGT CELEBRATES JULY FOURTH WEEKEND AT LIME ROCK PARK Wilton, CT- When the American GT Challenge series heads to scenic Lime Rock Park this coming weekend for the July 2-3 event, it will roll into town with a provisional entry list of sever ... Continue reading
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slipped 1.4% in May
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--June 30, 2004--The American Trucking Associations' (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.4 percent to 159.6 (1993=100) in May, the national association for the trucking industry reported today. May's month-to-month decrease was only the second drop in the last nine months. ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--June 30, 2004--Autobytel Inc. will release second quarter 2004 financial results on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. EDT (1:00 p.m. PDT). The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) that same day. Hosting the call will be Jeffrey Schwartz, Presiden ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- If you're planning a family road trip this summer, be sure to take five minutes to check your tire pressure before hitting the road. Underinflated tires combined with hot weather and a fully- loaded vehicle could lead to tire failure. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) wants motorists to ... Continue reading
CASCAR: Preview: Cayuga Canada Day Shootout
CASCAR Super Series Preview: ATTO Canada Day Shootout For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / June 30, 2004 Busy weekend ahead as Cayuga 2000 Speedway hosts the 3rd Annual ATTO Canada Day Shootout LONDON, ON - Cayuga 2000 Speedway will be alive with the sounds of racing and Country ... Continue reading
Continental Holds Dealer Training Events
- Training at Brimley, Mich. testing facility will educate dealers on advanced braking systems - AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 30 -- Continental, a leading supplier of automotive safety systems, is providing Northern Michigan area dealerships with training on advanced brake systems, including antilock braking systems (ABS) ... Continue reading
Details of Dana Corporation's Second-Quarter Earnings Call Webcast
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 30 -- Dana Corporation will announce its second-quarter results on Wednesday, July 21, 2004. A conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. EDT. Mike Burns, Dana's CEO & president, and Bob Richter, Dana's CFO, will host the call. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The call may ... Continue reading
Engelhard Smog-Eating Technology Surpasses Two-Million-Vehicle Mark
ISELIN, N.J.--June 30, 2004--Engelhard technology that turns cars into smog-eating machines is being featured on two new car models, pushing the total number of vehicles now equipped with the unique technology to more than two million worldwide. The latest models to incorporate Engelhard PremAir(R) ozone-destruction ca ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio, June 30 -- Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today elected Robert J. Keegan, Rodney O'Neal and Shirley D. Peterson to three-year terms on the company's Board of Directors. John G. Breen was elected to serve the remaining year of a three-year term on the board. Keegan is the chairman and ch ... Continue reading
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--June 30, 2004--Honeywell said today that it will issue its second-quarter earnings before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, July 21. The company will also hold its investor conference call beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET on the 21st. Presentation Materials Related presentation ma ... Continue reading
Illinois Tollway Opens First State-of-the-Art, Fully Redesigned Oases
New Over-the-Road Pavilions at O'Hare and Belvidere Oases Offer Motorists Dramatically Improved Facilities, Food and Retail Options CHICAGO, June 30 -- The Illinois Tollway with Wilton Partners today opened the first two fully redesigned Tollway Oases at O'Hare and Belvidere. The over-the-road pavilions were dramatical ... Continue reading
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.--June 30, 2004--J.M. Dutton & Associates initiates coverage of SORL Auto Parts (OTCBB:ECVL) with a Speculative Buy rating and a $10.80 target price (Adjusted for the pending 1-15 reverse split). The 21-page report by J.M. Dutton senior analyst Winnie Tang, CFA, is available at www.jmdutton.com a ... Continue reading
Joey Scarallo Looking for Another Top Five at Cleveland
Contact: Susan D. Clark (704) 2873266 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOEY SCARALLO LOOKING FOR ANOTHER TOP FIVE AT CLEVELAND CLEVELAND (June 30, 2004) Joey Scarallo, fresh off his second consecutive top-five finish at Infineon Raceway is ready to hit the tarmac at Cleveland as the Motorock Trans-Am Series visits the home o ... Continue reading
Key Plastics Named Automotive Industries' Quest for Excellence Winner for Third Straight Year
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--June 30, 2004--Key Plastics, L.L.C. -- a Farmington Hills, Michigan based world-class supplier of plastic injection-molded products to the automotive industry -- has been named a 2004 "Quest for Excellence" award winner by Automotive Industries magazine, a leading automotive industry trade jour ... Continue reading
PACCAR Completes Stock Repurchase
BELLEVUE, Wash.--June 30, 2004--PACCAR Inc today announced it had successfully completed the repurchase of two million (2,000,000) of its common shares pursuant to a repurchase program authorized by its Board of Directors and announced on April 27, 2004. The shares were repurchased at an average price of $53.86 for a t ... Continue reading
Press Release from AutoGlass magazine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Harris 703/442-4890, ext. 172 E-mail: nicole@glass.org WALZ APPOINTED AUTOGLASS EDITOR WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 30, 2004 – “Christopher D. Walz loves cars and brings to AutoGlass magazine the same passion that its readers devote to their work in replacing and repairing windshields, ... Continue reading
SME's Manufacturing Technology Summit Helps Engineers Diversify Their Manufacturing Knowledge
DEARBORN, Mich., June 30 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) first annual Manufacturing Technology Summit, being held on August 10-11, 2004 at the University of Michigan Dearborn, Fairlane Center, Dearborn, Mich., will feature more than 65 industry presentations on seven key areas of advanced manufacturing ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--June 30, 2004--Sypris Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has completed the purchase of a manufacturing campus located in Toluca, Mexico from Dana Corporation ("Dana") and has begun to furnish Dana with a wide range of drive train components under an eight-year supply agreement that accompanied the ... Continue reading
Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois Employees See Record Summer Bonus
QUINCY, Ill.--June 30, 2004--Employees of Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , will receive a record summer bonus of $2.20 per hour versus the previous record of $1.45 per hour paid in 1998. The average payout will be approximately $2,500 per employee. Titan president and CEO ... Continue reading
To Encourage Internet Use, CA DMV Drops $4 Credit Card Fee
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--June 30, 2004--The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that it will drop its $4 credit card fee to encourage Internet renewals for vehicle registrations. The DMV has been working for months to eliminate the fee, and the reduction becomes effective tomorrow (July 1st). "This is the ... Continue reading
Visteon to Release Second Quarter 2004 Financial Results Through Teleconference and Web Cast
DEARBORN, Mich., June 30 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will release its Second Quarter 2004 financial results on Thursday, July 22, 2004, at 8 a.m. (EDT) via PR Newswire. At 10 a.m., a conference call is scheduled to discuss the results in ... Continue reading
Yanchang Oil Administration Selects CCR Platforming Process
DES PLAINES, Ill.--June 30, 2004--UOP LLC has announced that the Yanchang Oil Administration Bureau, Yanchuan, Shannxi Province, China, has licensed CCR Platforming(TM) technology at its Yongping Refinery for the production of high octane reformate, an ultra-clean gasoline blending component. CCR Platforming technology ... Continue reading
Greg Pickett Files Late Entry for Trans-Am on the Tarmac
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREG PICKETT FILES LATE ENTRY FOR TRANS-AM ON THE TARMAC CLEVELAND (July 1, 2004) ‹ 1978 Motorock Trans-Am Series Drivers¹ Champion Greg Pickett filed a late entry for this week¹s Trans-Am on the Tarmac at Cleveland¹s Burke Lakefr ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Illinois und BRÜSSEL, July 1 -- - Das Unternehmen wurde von der Europäischen Kommission auserwählt, am Sechsten Rahmenprogramm für Dauerhafte Entwicklung mitzuarbeiten Tenneco Automotive meldete heute seine Teilnahme an der Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit einer europäischen Industriegruppe, mit dem ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive y el Consorcio Industrial desarrollan una célula de combustible para automóviles
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, July 1 -- - La compañía ha sido elegida por la Comisión Europea para participar en el Sexto Programa del Marco para el Desarrollo Sostenido Tenneco Automotive ha anunciado hoy su participación en un consorcio europeo para investigar y desarrollar un sistema de célula de combustible de hidró ... Continue reading
3rd and 4th of July Prove to be Lethal for Georgia Drivers
MACON, Ga., July 1 -- More than 300 Americans are likely to lose their lives this 4th of July holiday weekend primarily from drinking and driving and because they failed to wear their safety belts. Georgians, regrettably, could well become a portion of those fatalities. The highway death toll may reach 10 fatalities in ... Continue reading
3rd and 4th of July Prove to be Lethal for Virginia Drivers
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 1 -- More than 300 Americans are likely to lose their lives this 4th of July holiday weekend primarily from drinking and driving and because they failed to wear their safety belts. Virginians, regrettably, could well become a portion of those fatalities. The highway death toll may reach eight ... Continue reading
Airtex introduces engine aftermarket lineup
I wanted to make sure you had this release. Call me if you need additional information. Terry McWilliams, MBA Vice President, Public Relations Keller Crescent Company 1100 East Louisiana St. Evansville, IN 47711 812.426.7720 812.426.7780 (fax) tmcwilliams@kellercrescent.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trista Neisen ... Continue reading
Allmendinger Cleveland Provisional Qualifying
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DETROIT, July 1 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 3:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 22, 2004. AAM's Co-Founder, Chairman & ... Continue reading
ARCA Gateway track length correction
NOTE: In today's (7-1-04) earlier 'ARCA Goes Gateway' release, the length of the track in the first paragraph was written incorrectly. The correct distance is 1.25-miles. ... Continue reading
ASA Team Owners, Drivers Support the Operating Plan
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Chevy Post Practice Notes - Pepsi 400
CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES PEPSI 400 Post Practice Notes DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY JULY 1, 2004 MICHAEL WALTRIP, NO. 15 NAPA CHEVROLET (ON GOING INTO THE PEPSI 400) "I feel real good. I feel real confident. The car ran great last week. The team's got an extra bump in their step because of th ... Continue reading
Commercial ADVISOR Vehicle Design Software Offers Advanced Features
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 1 -- AVL today announced that the first commercial version of its ADVISOR design software is now available to industry and government users. Known as "ADVISOR 2004," the improved virtual vehicle analysis software enables rapid analysis of performance, fuel economy and emissions in current cars and ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Mexico (DRM) Recertifies to the ISO 14001 Standard
ANDERSON, Ind., July 1 -- Successful ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) maintenance audits were recently completed at two of Delco Remy International's facilities in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, a new Delco Remy Mexico (DRM) starter motor facility and the Remy Compenentes facility. ISO 14001 is an internationa ... Continue reading
Thursday, July 1, 2004 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue, Inc. Pepsi 400 Advance Material. 704-975-3232 RICHARD PETTY (Car owner Petty Enterprises Dodges) NOTE: Petty discuss the 20th anniversary of his 200th career victory on July 4, 1984 at Daytona International Speedway. "I look back on my career ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Signs Statement of Support for The National Guard and Reserve
TULSA, Okla., July 1 -- At a ceremony held at its World Headquarters in Tulsa, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today signed a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve. Representatives, who are all volunteers, from the Oklahoma Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agenc ... Continue reading
Fireman's Fund May Withdraw from Massachusetts Personal Auto
NOVATO, Calif.--July 1, 2004--The Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies has given notice to Massachusetts officials that, because of continuing uncertainty in implementing state personal automobile insurance reform, Fireman's Fund intends to withdraw from the state's personal automobile insurance market on December 31, 20 ... Continue reading
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.--July 1, 2004--On July 3 at Daytona International Speedway's Pepsi 400, the GE LEXAN(R) Resin and GE Silicone II(TM) logos on the #17 DEWALT Ford Taurus will switch places. The LEXAN resin logo will move to the C-pillar and the Silicone II logo will make its debut on the TV panel. The change demonstr ... Continue reading
Greg Pickett Files Late Entry for Trans-Am on the Tarmac
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GREG PICKETT FILES LATE ENTRY FOR TRANS-AM ON THE TARMAC CLEVELAND (July 1, 2004) ‹ 1978 Motorock Trans-Am Series Drivers¹ Champion Greg Pickett filed a late entry for this week¹s Trans-Am on the Tarmac at Cleveland¹s Burke Lakefr ... Continue reading
Hella Lights Around-The-World Tour
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., July 1 -- Hella Inc. recently sponsored an educational tour of Detroit area schools with a specially equipped Land Rover Discovery to promote awareness for Parkinson's disease and research. The Detroit visit included stops at Rose Pioneer Elementary School in Holly, Mich.; Barber and Courtland Elem ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco Pre-Race Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: Second Annual Rocky Mountain Nationals, the fifth event of the 12-race, 2004 IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series. Location: Budweiser Motorspo ... Continue reading
Joey Scarallo Qualifies 10th for Trans-Am on the Tarmac
Contact: Susan D. Clark (704) 2873266 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOEY SCARALLO QUALIFIES 10th FOR TRANS-AM ON THE TARMAC CLEVELAND (July 1, 2004) Joey Scarallo, driver of the No. 06 ROH Wheels/Group A Autotrend/Toyo Tires Chevrolet Corvette, qualified 10th for tomorrow¹s Trans-Am on the Tarmac at Cleveland¹s Burke La ... Continue reading
Jourdain Cleveland Provisional Qualifying
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--July 1, 2004-- Independence Day Holiday Traffic Fatalities in 2003 Prompt 21st Century Insurance and California Highway Patrol to Issue Driving Tips and Remind Californians to "Just Drive." As Californians celebrated the Independence Day holiday weekend in 2003, there were 46 motor vehicle fatal ... Continue reading
Mechanical Problems Force Scarallo To Miss Practice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan D. Clark (704) 2873266 MECHANICAL PROBLEMS FORCE SCARALLO TO MISS PRACTICE CLEVELAND (July 1, 2004) A failed exhaust-system component sidelined Joey Scarallo, driver of the No. 06 ROH Wheels/Group A Autotrend/Toyo Tires Chevrolet Corvette, in today¹s first-round practice for t ... Continue reading
Randy Ruhlman Qualifies Second for Motorock Trans-Am at Cleveland Grand Prix
Randy Ruhlman Qualifies Second for Motorock Trans-Am at Cleveland Grand Prix Cleveland, OH (July 1, 2004) Top Trans-Am driver Randy Ruhlman qualified second for tomorrow¹s Motorock Trans-Am Series race at the Cleveland Grand Prix. Ruhlman, driving a Derhaag Motorsports Preformed Line Products/ Coyote Closure Chevro ... Continue reading
Randy Ruhlman Third in Trans-Am Practice at the Cleveland Grand Prix
Randy Ruhlman Third in Trans-Am Practice at the Cleveland Grand Prix Cleveland, OH (July 1, 2004) Randy Ruhlman scored a third in the first practice today for the Motorock Trans-Am Series race at the 23rd annual Grand Prix of Cleveland. With a time of 1:15.988, Ruhlman is well on his way to repeat his podium perform ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Names Anderson Chief Operations Officer, Hagerman Executive Vice President
CHICAGO--July 1, 2004--Standard Parking , one of the nation's largest providers of parking management services, announced today that Herbert W. Anderson, Jr. has been named the company's Chief Operations Officer. In his new role, which he will fulfill as an Executive Vice President of the company, Mr. Anderson will ass ... Continue reading
Thomas T. Stallkamp Resigns as Chairman at MSX International; Continues on Board of Directors
WARREN, Mich., July 1 -- MSX International, a global provider of technical business services, has announced the resignation of Thomas T. Stallkamp as chairman of the board, effective June 30, 2004. He remains a member of the board of directors. Prior to being named chairman in late 2003, Stallkamp joined MSXI in 2000 a ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Expands International Presence; Acquires German Luxury Retailer Tamsen GmbH
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--July 1, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced an expansion of its international footprint by acquiring a 75% interest in Tamsen GmbH ("Tamsen") in Hamburg and Bremen, located in the northern part of Germany. Tamsen is Continental Europe's num ... Continue reading
XM Radio Exceeds 2.1 Million Subscribers at End of Second Quarter of 2004
XM Adds More Than 418,000 Net New Subscribers in Q2 '04 WASHINGTON, July 1 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that it finished the second quarter of 2004 with more than 2.1 million subscribers. XM added more than 418,000 net new subscribers in the quarter. XM's sub ... Continue reading
Henrik Fisker to Sketch Aston Martin Designs at Motor Press Guild Monthly Meeting
WHO: Henrik Fisker, executive director of Ford's California Advanced Product Creation studio and Aston Martin's design director, will discuss Aston Martin designs of today and tomorrow. Fisker will bring his sketchpad for us to witness live how he transfers his visions onto paper. Attendees will also be able to see and ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BOWTIE BULLET POINTS: Chevrolet Notes for the IRL Argent Mortgage Indy 300 Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. Round 7 of 16, Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Sunday, July 4, 12:45 p.m. EDT TV: ABC (live), 12:30 p.m. EDT * The H ... Continue reading
dodge cup qualifying notes from daytona
Thursday, July 1, 2004 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue, Inc. Pepsi 400 Qualifying. 704-975-3232 JEREMY MAYFIELD (No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) "We haven't really qualified well with our plate stuff in a long time. We made some changes before qualifying and it paid off for us. We didn't run good h ... Continue reading
American Honda Posts Best-Ever June and Best-Ever First Half Yearly Sales
Record June for Honda and Acura Divisions TORRANCE, Calif., July 1, 2004 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., along with both the Honda and Acura sales divisions, recorded new all-time record June sales as American Honda posted its best ever first half for any calendar year, the company announced today. June highlights i ... Continue reading
Nine is so Fine: Mazda's June 2004 Sales Up - Nine Straight Months of Sales Increases
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 26,962 vehicles in June -- a 6.1 percent increase versus the same period last year. Including June's results, Mazda has now posted nine consecutive months of sales increases year-over-year. On a year-to-date basis, sales of 140,536 ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported sales of 22,692 for the month of June compared to last year's sales of 25,808. Despite the decline, the German automaker reported a significant increase in this June's overall sales of its models equipped with its high-tech diesel engines (called the T ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records 17,484 New Vehicle Sales in June 2004
MONTVALE, N.J., July 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 17,484 new vehicles in June, an increase of 1.5 percent compared to last June. Sales volume for the month was led by the C-Class with 5,851 vehicles sold, an increase of 1.4 percent over the 5,769 sold during June 2003. Sales of the highly acclaimed ... Continue reading
TL and TSX Post Record Setting Months TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Marking its seventh consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record June sales of 16,182 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 15,461 set in 2001 and up 8.2 percent versus last year, the division announced today. Year-to-date, Acura sales rose ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Best-Ever June Sales: Sets Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales Records
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best-ever first-half sales in 47 years of business in the U.S. with calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales of 1,004,636. June sales of 170,366, an increase of 5.2 percent over last June, contributed to a record- setting second quarter wi ... Continue reading
Lexus Sales on Record-Breaking Pace With Best-Ever June
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Continuing with its record-breaking sales pace, Lexus today posted best-ever June sales of 23,067 vehicles, up 5.7 percent from June 2003 and representing its twelfth consecutive month of record sales. "Importantly, all of our U.S. sales areas posted best-ever June sales, which demonstrates ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG's U.S. Vehicle Sales Increase Five Percent in June 2004
- Chrysler Group Posts Five Percent Month-Over-Month Sales Increase for June 2004 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 17,484 Vehicles, Up Two Percent NEW YORK, July 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , releasing sales information in advance of detailed information to be announced by Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), ... Continue reading
June 2004: Hyundai Sets New All Time Sales Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 41,336 vehicles for the month of June, setting another new all-time record for the company. The previous monthly sales record was 41,073 vehicles set in August 2003. Sales for June 2004 were up 19 percent over June of 2003. The Hyundai So ... Continue reading
BMW Group Shatters U.S. Sales Record for Third Consecutive Month
BMW Brand Records Best Month Ever ... Again WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported an increase of 12.4 percent in June for 27,909 vehicles compared to the 24,820 vehicles sold that month in 2003, making it the third consecutive month of all-time sales records for BMW sales ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports June 2004 U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., July 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported June 2004 U.S. sales of 12,301 units. Mitsubishi Motors has sold 101,802 units year to date in the United States. "As we reduce our dependence on fleet business, our sales numbers will adjust accordingly," said Michael M. Tocci, seni ... Continue reading
Kia Sales Reach New Record for Second Consecutive Month
Sales Up 36% for the Month of June, 13.7% Year-to-Date IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a new monthly sales record for the second consecutive month with 27,636 units sold in June, up 36.0% over the same period last year. Kia sold 135,901 vehicles during the first six months of 2004, an ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Posts Best-Ever June Sales
BREA, Calif.--July 1, 2004--Powered by an ambitious five-year growth plan, American Suzuki Motor Corp. once again achieved record-breaking sales, posting a 15 percent increase in June sales compared to the same month last year and a 23 percent increase in year-to-date sales, selling a total of 7,485 vehicles in June an ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports June 2004 Sales Increase
Successful Launch Sees Legacy and Outback Sales Highest This Year and Up 23 Percent From Previous Year CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today reported a slight increase in tota ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. sales for the month of June were 6,947. Increases came from the A4 and S4 Cabriolet, A6 and allroad quattro model lines. The strongest increase was from the A6, up 22.6 percent with sales of 1,872 for the month. Overall, Audi sales were down from the June 2003 result ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group June 2004 Sales Increase 1 Percent, Second Quarter Sales Increase 2 Percent
* June 2004 Sales Exceed 2003 Sales by 10,290, all retail * Monthly Sales Increase Eight of Past Nine Months * Chrysler Group Achieves Third Consecutive Quarter of Increased Year- Over-Year Sales * 2004 Year-to-Date Sales Surpass 2003 Year-to-Date Sales by 2 Percent * Chrysler 300 Sales Continue to Rise; Sales Surpass ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Sets Best Six-Months on Record
Year-to-date Sales 2 percent ahead of last year in U.S. IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) recorded its best ever first six months with year-to-date sales of 69,158 units. The mark represents a 2.1 percent increase over the pace of the 2003 record year. For the month, 13,017 units were so ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for Upgraded 2005 Camry Sedan
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 Camry sedan. The 2005 Camry arrives in dealer showrooms today. All Camry sedans receive enhancements for the new model year which include a restyled front fascia, grille, headla ... Continue reading
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