OOH OOH Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Unveils Redesigned Web Site
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 20 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned Web site today. The site at http://www.dtag.com/ , provides quick access to basic company data and expanded financial information. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO ) Visito ... Continue reading
¿Está en busca de los vocalistas jóvenes más talentosos del Sur de Florida? Who You Gonna Call? Maroone! Eso es porque los concesionarios automotores Maroone, el concesionario de venta al público líder de vehículos nuevos y usados en el Sur de Florida, patrocina su primer Concurso de Canto de Escuelas Secundaria ... Continue reading
Detroit, MI- Car.com, an online multimedia company established by car enthusiasts to serve automotive buyers, dealers and manufacturers, announced today that it is being recognized on Inc. Magazine's 23rd Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. Car.com ranks 174th out of the list of 50 ... Continue reading
SmarTire Reports on First Quarter Performance
As Industry Regulations Tighten, Company Expands Product Offering and Distribution Channels OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, Nov. 20 -- Robert Rudman, President and CEO of SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) reports that the Company achieved solid performance during its first fiscal quarter ended October 31st, 2003 in terms o ... Continue reading
Study Indicates Decreases in Vehicle Ownership, Pollution BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 20 -- The country's first major study of the impacts of car-sharing, financed by the Federal Highway Administration's Value Pricing Program, was released today. The San Francisco Bay Area's City CarShare, a non-profit group, is showing mea ... Continue reading
Tigrett to Sell 'Palace-On-Wheels' - Historic $2.8M 1928 Private Railroad Car
Extraordinary Opportunity to Own Authentic American Railcar With 75-year Lineage of World Famous Guest Riders LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 -- One of the world's most rare and lavishly furnished 1928 private railroad cars, valued at $2.8M is available for sale at http://www.tigrett.info/ . This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportuni ... Continue reading
Designers to Share Creative Insights at Magazine Design Forum, Jan. 7, 2004
DETROIT, Nov. 20 -- Several of the design industry's leading executives will share their creative experiences at the AutoWeek Design Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center in Detroit, Mich. The day-long program begins with registration and continental breakfast at 8 a.m. and concludes at 8: ... Continue reading
GDX Automotive to Close French Plant
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 20 -- GenCorp Inc. announced that the Board of Directors today approved a project to close Snappon SA, a company located in Chartres (France), one of three GDX Automotive manufacturing facilities located in France. The Chartres facility manufactures automotive sealing systems. The closure proje ... Continue reading
Acura Announces Pricing for TL A-SPEC Performance Kit
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 20 -- The TL A-SPEC package is the latest high-performance accessory offering from Acura and features a variety of components designed specifically for Acura's best-selling sedan. The Acura A-SPEC performance package for the 2004 TL will go on sale December 1, be priced at $5,200 plus dealer inst ... Continue reading
Car Maker Announces Five World Debuts At LA Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, November 20, 2003; -- News Conference Schedule Announced Led by five World debuts from General Motors, automakers will be spotlighting a number of entirely new vehicles at the LA Auto Show, Jan. 2-11, 2004. The first major auto show of the year will feature additional production and concept vehicles making ... Continue reading
Deborah L. Morrissett Replaces Bernard Robertson As Chrysler VP Regulatory Affairs
* Deborah L. Morrissett is named VP-Regulatory Affairs * Appointment follows announced retirement of Bernard Robertson AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 20 -- The Chrysler Group today announced Deborah L. Morrissett as Vice President-Regulatory Affairs, effective January 1, 2004. The position reports to Eric Ridenour, Executiv ... Continue reading
Looking for the most talented young vocalists in South Florida? Who you gonna call? Maroone! That's because Maroone automotive dealerships, South Florida's leading retailer of new and used vehicles, is sponsoring its first- ever $50,000 High School Sing-Off. The contest runs between December, 2003, and February, 2004, ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor's Light Vehicle Aftermarket Business Group Realigns Management to Meet Changing Needs
TROY, Mich., Nov. 20 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that its Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) business group, under the direction of President Dan Daniel, has realigned its upper management structure. The changes will provide increased focus on LVA's strategic customers, while strengthening development efforts ou ... Continue reading
New Automotive Maintenance Software for PDAs: CarRec for Pocket PC
Albuquerque, NM – November, 2003 Epimedia, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of CarRec for Windows Mobile. CarRec is the portable automotive record-keeping tool that allows you to easily track your maintenance, fuel expenses, and vehicle information without having to go through a pile of paper receipts. Des ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe: Maurice Leggett Passes...Car Guy Extraordinaire
Letter from Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief November 20, 2003; There are car buffs, auto racing buffs and people who regard 4 wheels simply as ways of getting from A to B. Then there are the ultimate fans. One of these very special people was my greatest mate, Maurice Leggett who passed away earlier today ... Continue reading
Isuzu Trucks Move To Profit in First Hals of 2003
TOKYO, Nov 20, 2003; Reuters reported that Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd posted a return to profit for the past half year on Thursday and lifted its full-year forecasts citing cost cuts, a recovery in domestic demand and strong sales in Asia. Group operating profit for the six months ended September 30 was 35.7 ... Continue reading
GM and the China Chery the Continuing Saga
SHANGHAI November 20, 2003; Dow Jones reported today that global auto giant General Motors Corp. said its partner in China has severed ties to a company making minicars that look suspiciously like GM's Chevrolet Spark. However, officials at SAIC-Chery Automobile Co., which GM is investigating for alleged intellectual p ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi, Honda to Recall Vehicles
TOKYO November 20, 2003; The AP reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Honda Motor Co. are recalling about 570,000 vehicles, including about 140,000 sold overseas, for defects such as faulty power steering and ball joints, the automakers said Thursday. No injuries or accidents linked to the defects have been reporte ... Continue reading
NJ Auto Dealers Acknowledges Contribution Of Shau-Wai Lam of DCH Auto Group - Its About Time
SOUTH AMBOY, N.J., Nov. 19 -- The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) has named Shau-Wai Lam as its nominee for the 2004 TIME Magazine Quality Dealer Award (TMQDA). Mr. Lam is president and CEO of the DCH Auto Group. The TMQDA program annually honors outstanding franchised new car dealers, both domest ... Continue reading
Big Mother Is Watching Teens In Real Time; New Technology Eases Parental Anxiety
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 19, 2003--It's the moment that all parents dread, the phrase that consistently sends a chill down their spines, but the one that can't be avoided: "Mom, can I borrow the car tonight?" Fortunately, Networkcar(TM), a product of Reynolds and Reynolds , features a global positioning system (GPS) and Smart ... Continue reading
WHAT: A caravan of 20 Chrysler and Dodge Minivans will deliver more than 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food to the Lighthouse Emergency Services, just in time for Thanksgiving. The goods were collected during a 20-day food drive led by Chrysler Group employees in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Minivan. The ... Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 19 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that FS Equity Partners IV, L.P., an investment fund controlled by Freeman Spogli & Co. LLC, has sold 1,500,000 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock in a transaction pursuant to SEC Rule 144 completed after the close of business on November 18, 2003 ... Continue reading
AMI DODUCO Exhibits Electronics Production Technologies at Productronica Fair in Munich
PFORZHEIM, Germany--Nov. 19, 2003--AMI DODUCO, a Technitrol Company, demonstrated its complete range of contact technology, electronic coating materials and services and refining capabilities at the Productronica electronics exhibition, held this month in Munich. The highlight of the exhibit was a presentation of DODUC ... Continue reading
Ansoft Corporation Second Quarter Results - 16% Increase in Revenue
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 19, 2003--Ansoft Corporation today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2004 ended October 31, 2003. Revenue for the second quarter totaled $12.3 million, an increase of 16% compared to $10.6 million reported in the previous fiscal year's second quarter. Net loss for the second ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces the Appointment of Deborah Henderson to Vice President of Quality
TROY, Mich., Nov. 19 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced that Deborah Henderson has been appointed vice president of Quality in support of the company's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group, effective immediately. In this role, she will focus on improving internal performance through overall quality, on-time delivery ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Names Director Of European Operations, Emissions/Thermal Systems
MARKDORF, Germany, Nov. 19 -- BorgWarner Inc. has named Johannes (Hans) W. Werner Director of European Operations for BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems in Markdorf, Germany. He reports to Dan CasaSanta, Vice President and General Manager, Thermal Systems, BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems. Before joining BorgWarn ... Continue reading
Celtron International Subsidiary, CreditPipe, Signs Two-Year MobileCredit Contract
MIDRAND, South Africa--Nov. 19, 2003--Celtron International Inc. (OTCBB:CLTR) announced today that CreditPipe, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African subsidiary, Orbtech Holdings Limited, has signed a two-year MobileCredit deal with AA Battery Services (Automobile Association of South Africa, http://www.aasa.co ... Continue reading
-- WHO: Edsel Ford II, the great-grandson of Henry Ford and former president and Chief Operating Officer of Ford Motor Company, will accept the Business Recognition Award from the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and speak about corporate civic responsibility. WHAT: The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Recogn ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Receives Honda Access America, Inc.'s 'Best Supporting Supplier' Award
TROY, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced that it had recently received a 2003 Honda Supplier Award. Of over eighty active Honda Accessory Suppliers, Collins & Aikman was one of only four suppliers to receive Honda's "Best Supporting Supplier" award. The award was presented at Honda Access Am ... Continue reading
DACG To Oversee Training of 5,700 Continental AG Employees
HOUSTON--Nov. 19, 2003--DA Consulting Group Inc. (OTCBB:DACG), a leading provider of corporate end-user training and performance-support solutions for almost 20 years, will undertake a sizable training project for Continental AG's tire division. DACG will provide training on six SAP modules for 5,700 SAP users worldwid ... Continue reading
* Automaker Donates 352 GEMs to City * Clean, Convenient, Low-Cost Transportation for City Departments * More than 28,000 In Use by the End of 2003 NEW YORK, Nov. 19 -- DaimlerChrysler and the City of New York today marked their collaboration on an electric vehicle program that is a model for reducing the environmental ... Continue reading
Delphi Appoints Simon National Sales Manager, Delphi Integrated Service Solutions
TROY, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the appointment of Michael Simon, 39, as sales manager, national accounts for Delphi Integrated Service Solutions, part of Delphi Product & Service Solutions. Simon has been serving as marketing manager for the past year. The appointment was effective Nov. 1, 2003. ... Continue reading
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Document from Infineon Raceway
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ECD Ovonics Confirms New Auditors to Require More Time For First Quarter Review
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today confirmed that Grant Thornton LLP, its new independent auditors, will require additional time to complete the review of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2003. The Company previously annou ... Continue reading
Eclipse Expands Conference Program for EclipseCon 2004; February 2-5, 2004, Anaheim, CA
NEEDHAM, Mass.--Nov. 19, 2003--Eclipse announces the expansion of the conference program for EclipseCon 2004, which will feature the latest integrated software development technology for the Eclipse universal tools platform. For the first time, the entire Eclipse ecosystem, including Eclipse open source projects, the c ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Nov. 19, 2003--Fairchild Semiconductor -- -- Highlights Company's Growth in Power Components and Business Momentum -- Comments to be Available via Webcast for Thirty Days Fairchild Semiconductor , one of the largest global suppliers of high performance products that optimize system power for multiple end ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Announces Senior Management Change
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 19 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today that Charles A. Wilkinson, 62, formerly executive vice president -- chief operating officer, is no longer with the Company. There are ... Continue reading
-- Bob Yakushi, director of product safety, regulatory and accessory quality at Nissan North America, Inc., will discuss Nissan's safety innovations and the automotive industry's technology trends that affect the safety of drivers and passengers at the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) luncheon on Wednesda ... Continue reading
GEICO's $10,000 Contribution Will Assist Cedar Fire Residents
POWAY, Calif., Nov. 19 -- GEICO turned over a check for $10,000 today to the Poway Fire Relief Fund in order to provide for the immediate needs of Poway residents affected by the Cedar Fire wildfires. "Some of our own associates," said Nancy Pierce, GEICO's regional vice president, "lost their homes and we know how dev ... Continue reading
GEICO to Begin Hiring Now for New Metairie Claims Facility
METAIRIE, La., Nov. 19 -- GEICO will begin hiring and training experienced claims examiners and telephone adjusters immediately in order to get ready to open a new Metairie claims facility in March. The new GEICO claims office will ultimately handle all of the claims for the company's Louisiana customers, now being man ... Continue reading
Gold Bond Resources, Inc. Appoints Brenntag Latin America as Exclusive Distributor
STAFFORD, Texas, Nov. 19 -- Gold Bond Resources, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOBM) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, EnerTeck Chemical Corp. ("EnerTeck"), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding under which it has appointed Brenntag Latin America ("Brenntag") as an exclusive distributor of its EnerBurn ... Continue reading
Grading Completed at Turns 1, 6; New Bridges Coming Soon
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway (707) 933-3907 Grading Completed at Turns 1, 6 on Road Course; New Bridges Coming Soon SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Construction crews have just completed work on two critical areas of the road course designed to increase competitor safety at Infineon Raceway. The hillsi ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Announces Long Term Agreement With Hendrickson
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its Commercial Highway & Aftermarket Group has a long term agreement with Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems. This agreement covers the supply of Ductile Iron hubs and CentruCast(R) brake drums for HN and HP trailer applications as ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Presents at Lehman Semiconductor Conference
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Nov. 19, 2003--International Rectifier CEO Alex Lidow today discussed the company's strategy, financial performance and growth opportunities in a presentation at the Lehman Brothers 2003 Semiconductor & Computer Systems Conference in San Francisco. To listen to a pre-recorded webcast of the material ... Continue reading
PhatNoise Announces Family of Seamlessly Integrated Digital Music Players
From the Car to the Home to the Gym and Beyond, Consumers Can Now Access Digital Music Anywhere With Complete System From PhatNoise LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 -- PhatNoise Inc., the leading provider of automotive digital entertainment solutions, announces the expansion of their product line with two new digital media players ... Continue reading
Press Release - AIAG Says TREAD Act Compliance Is More Than Just Data Submission
The press release below announces AIAG's response to the TREAD Act. AIAG says adherence to the act is more than solely providing raw data and avoiding the act's civil or criminal penalties. Companies' first quarterly reports for compliance are due to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by Dec. 1. ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Announces New Board Appointments
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 19 -- ProQuest Company a leading publisher of information solutions and content for the library, classroom, automotive and powersports markets, today announced that Linda G. Roberts, the founding director of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology, and Todd S. Nelson, ... Continue reading
SEC Grants Hastings Manufacturing Voluntary Delisting, Deregistration
Company's Shares Are Now Eligible For Trading On Pink Sheets HASTINGS, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Hastings Manufacturing Company (AMEX:HMF) today announced it has received notice from the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), granting the Company's application to withdraw from listing and registration on the American Stock Exch ... Continue reading
SiriCOMM Announces Manufacturing and Distribution Strategy for InstaCHECK
Sure Power to Manufacture InstaCHECK and Pana-Pacific to Distribute It JOPLIN, Mo., Nov. 19 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) , a nationwide broadband wireless software and network infrastructure solutions company for the commercial transportation industry and government market, today announced that Sure Power I ... Continue reading
SI Technologies Reports FY2003 Operating Results
TUSTIN, Calif., Nov. 19 -- SI Technologies, Inc. , which designs, manufactures and markets high- performance industrial sensors, weighing and factory automation equipment and systems, today announced its operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2003. For the fourth quarter of FY2003, which ended ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive Interlayers Featured On Mercury XR Mountaineer SEMA Show Vehicle
Laminated glass contributes to elegance of Mercury XR heritage vehicle's revival TROY, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Ford's Mercury division revived its XR heritage earlier this month at the annual SEMA show with the introduction of the Mercury XR Mountaineer. The SEMA show vehicle, which exhibits bold European styling cues that h ... Continue reading
Specialized Vehicles Buys Lycoming Truck-Building Facility, Rendell Announces
Factory Will Create 300 Jobs MONTGOMERY, Pa., Nov. 19 -- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Specialized Vehicles Corp., a maker of truck bodies and trailers, has acquired the former Grumman Olson Truck Bodies facility in Montgomery, Lycoming County. The company plans to begin manufacturing ope ... Continue reading
Terry L. Hall Is Elected Chairman of the Board of GenCorp
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 19 -- GenCorp Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors unanimously elected Terry L. Hall as chairman, effective December 1, 2003. He will also remain president and chief executive officer, positions he has held since July 1, 2002. Mr. Hall will be replacing current chairman, Bob Wolfe, ... Continue reading
Twist of Fate Leads Baillargeon to Open $3.5 Million New World of Audi in Dallas Fort Worth
EULESS, Texas, Nov. 19 -- A twist of fate led entrepreneur Bobby Baillargeon to launch the stunning Baillargeon New World of Audi that will celebrate its grand opening Thursday, November 20 at its new location at 1701 West Airport Freeway in Euless. "The Baillargeon family name has stood for customer service for years ... Continue reading
Visteon Monroe Plant Wins Wildlife Habitat Council Recognition For Wetlands Conservation
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Employees at Visteon's Monroe, Mich., plant won recognition from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for their contributions to wildlife conservation in wetlands adjacent to the plant. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The recognition was presented at the WHC's ... Continue reading
Yellow Prices $130 Million Contingent Convertible Offering
- Notes have an annual interest rate of 3.375% and a conversion premium of 50.7% - Convertible to Yellow stock at $46.00 per share upon the occurrence of certain events OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Nov. 19 -- Yellow Corporation (Yellow) announced today that its $130 million private offering of contingent convertible senior not ... Continue reading
BorgWarner ernennt Director of European Operations für Emissions/Thermal Systems
MARKDORF, Deutschland, November 20 -- BorgWarner Inc. ernannte heute Johannes (Hans) W. Werner zum Director of European Operations der BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems in Markdorf. Er untersteht Dan CasaSanta, dem Vizepräsidenten und Generaldirektor von Thermal Systems bei BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems. Vor ... Continue reading
Goodyear(BadYear)Reports Third Quarter Results and Provides Details of Financial Restatement
- Record third quarter sales of $3.9 billion, up 10.7% - Segment operating income improves in five businesses from third quarter 2002 - Restatement reduces prior-period net income by $84.7 million AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 19 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2003. ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Nov. 20, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (Wilmington, Del.) (DuPont) is planning for a major expansion of base polymers at a site in Virginia. For more information on this project view the entire article at www ... Continue reading
Global Electric Initiates Latin American Vehicle Conversion Project
MEXICO CITY/LAS VEGAS--Nov. 20, 2003--Whistler Investments Inc. (OTCBB:WHSL) (Name change pending to Global Electric) announced today that it has initiated an intensive project aimed at converting pre-existing vehicles in Latin America to electric propulsion units, thus creating a feasible zero-emission vehicle. Holly ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Magazine Names Toyota Prius 2004 Car of the Year
The First Hybrid Vehicle to Receive the Coveted Golden Calipers Award NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- MOTOR TREND magazine, the world's #1 automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Toyota Prius as the 2004 Car of the Year. Now in its 55th year, the title of MOTOR ... Continue reading
MP3/WMA Hard Disk Drive Player for the Car Is Ultimate Gift for Digital Music Enthusiasts
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 20 -- For the really serious MP3 music fan, burning tracks to CDs is passe. Why fumble around with all those CDs when you can fit thousands of tracks on one small hard disk drive? Alpine Electronics' new in-dash HDA-5460 player with a 16GB removable hard disk drive enables people to take upwards ... Continue reading
Irv Gordon, Owner of the Record-Breaking 1966 Volvo P1800, Suggests Making The Journey as Enjoyable as the Destination EAST PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Nov. 20 -- Taking a long road trip to visit family and friends this holiday season -- but dreading the hours behind the wheel? Take some advice from Irv Gordon, the only person to ... Continue reading
Holiday Travel is Time for Giving 'Tire Thanks'
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- With 31.1 million motorists expected on the roads this Thanksgiving, American drivers should be thankful for the "engineering marvels" that help them reach their destinations safely. During the summer, it is possible that many motorists ran their tires at low air pressures, engineers at The Good ... Continue reading
Car Maker Strives to be a 'Solution to Pollution'
New Report Chronicles the Company's Progress in North America TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 19 -- Toyota's environmentally advanced gasoline/electric hybrid Prius is a high-profile example of the company's commitment to the environment, but a new North American Environmental Report details the breadth and depth of Toyota's de ... Continue reading
Car.com Announces New Lead Quality Validation Process
DETROIT, Nov. 19 -- Today Car.com announced the implementation of its newest Lead Quality Validation Process. The innovative "Scrubbing" System sets a new industry standard for lead quality verification and works to ensure a consumer is serious about utilizing dealer-offered services. According to David Wassmann, Chief ... Continue reading
Ragu(R), Shedd's Spread Country Crock(R) and Hellmann's(R) Mayonnaise Sign On As Primary Sponsors Of a 2004 NASCAR Busch Series 12-Race Schedule HOMESTEAD, Fla., Nov. 19 -- Unilever Bestfoods and Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) announced today that they have signed a 12-race agreement that places up-and-coming drivers behin ... Continue reading
Spark Plug Helps Power 13th NASCAR Winston Cup Win In Sunday's Season Finale
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 19 -- Bobby Labonte's come-from- behind victory in Sunday's Ford 500 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway gave Champion, "The World's Favorite Spark Plug," its 13th NASCAR Winston Cup victory of 2003. Champion spark plugs are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ... Continue reading
AutoZone Introduces Duralast Tool Line
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 19 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, is adding a branded line of tools to help the vehicle repair "do-it-yourselfers" get the job done better and easier. The Duralast product line is the result of a year-long development effort that included focus groups and quantitative and q ... Continue reading
Mansfield Hosts June ASA Event in 2004
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AAA Chicago Expects Thanksgiving Travel to Rise
AURORA, Ill., Nov. 19 -- Americans are expected to travel in increased numbers this Thanksgiving holiday, AAA Chicago says. The club estimates that 36 million Americans will take a trip 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, which is 2.4 percent higher than the 35.2 million who traveled last year. A total of 31. ... Continue reading
Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. Announces a Special Meeting of its Stockholders
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 19 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. ("Championship") (BULLETIN BOARD: CPNT) announced today that it will hold a special meeting of its stockholders, at which it will ask stockholders to vote to adopt the previously announced merger agreement with Open Wheel Racing Series LLC. The meeting is sc ... Continue reading
BEIJING November 19, 2003; Phelim Kyne writing for Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. of the U.S. is betting on strong growth in both China's luxury car market segment and an underdeveloped minicar market for the success of domestically-produced Cadillac and Spark models, a company executive said recently. GM ... Continue reading
MG Rover Eyes Battery Outsourcing Deal With India Exide - Is US Next?
CALCUTTA November 19, 2003; Dow Jones reported that U.K.-based car maker MG Rover Group Ltd. is exploring the option of outsourcing batteries for its cars to India's biggest automobile battery manufacturer, Exide Industries Ltd. , Exide Chairman S.B. Ganguly said Wednesday. "Rover has inspected our factories as part of ... Continue reading
Former Ford Europe Head Sues Ford For Wrongful Denial
DETROIT, Nov 19, 2003; Reuters reported that the former chief of Ford Europe has sued Ford Motor Co. , claiming he was fired in August but illegally barred by Ford from taking a job as Fiat Auto's new CEO or working anywhere else in the auto industry. Martin Leach said in the lawsuit filed in federal court in Detroit o ... Continue reading
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