All-New LR3 is Distinctively Land Rover
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network The all-new Land Rover LR3 is a premium SUV designed to deliver outstanding performance both on and off-road. For more information on the LR3, visit landroverusa.com/lr3. DEARBORN, Mich., July 19, 2004 -- New Land Rover vehicles do not come along everyday. But when they do, ... Continue reading
Stewart, Foyt Crash During Indy Practice
INDIANAPOLIS July 20, 2004; The AP reported that NASCAR drivers Tony Stewart and Larry Foyt crashed Tuesday -- but neither was hurt -- during testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for next month's Brickyard 400. Stewart returned to the track in a different car. Stewart, fourth in the Nextel Cup driver standings, damag ... Continue reading
When It Comes To Bottoms, Chevy Cobalt Aims To Be The Tops
Seat comfort and support are among the pleasing details on Chevrolet's new small car Detroit July 20, 2004; To reach the top of the small car market, engineers working on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt knew they would have to start with bottoms. "Styling and horsepower dazzle, but to really make our customers happy, we need ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Survey Says Auto Industry Has Made Improvements in Customer Service
DETROIT July 20, 2004; The AP reported that the auto industry has achieved widespread improvements in overall customer service in the past year, according to a survey released Tuesday. The industry as a whole gained 11 index points in the 2004 Customer Service Index study by J.D. Power and Associates. In addition, near ... Continue reading
Active Recognition Technologies Launches V-Metrics Surveillance License Plate Recognition Software
PHOENIX, July 19 -- Active Recognition Technologies (ART) has launched V-Metrics(TM) Surveillance, a license plate recognition (LPR) software. V-Metrics Surveillance enhances the security of governmental, commercial and residential properties by automatically identifying that a vehicle is entering or exiting the facili ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call
NEW YORK, July 19 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on July 29, 2004. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and J. Gordo ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Withdraws Secondary Stock Offering
NEW YORK, July 19 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it would not proceed with a proposed secondary offering of its common stock. The Company has withdrawn the registration statement that it filed with the Securities and Exchan ... Continue reading
ASV Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Loegering Mfg. Inc.
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--July 19, 2004--ASV Inc. announced today that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Loegering Mfg. Inc. of Casselton, North Dakota for a combination of cash and ASV common stock. Loegering, a 33-year-old company, is the original manufacturer and ... Continue reading
Automotive Capital Group, Inc. Completes Independent Audit
Plans to File Form-10SB to Become Fully Reporting Company Soon SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 19 -- Automotive Capital Group, Inc announces today the completion of the company's independent financial audit. This is the first major step in its plan to become a fully reporting company and move from the Pink-Sheet markets to the ... Continue reading
traction! BAM! (British American Motorsport) is ready if track conditions change during the American Le Mans Series race in Portland, Ore., on July 25. Armed with traction control, the team's No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RSR will adapt to changing conditions from rain to bumps on the 1.944-mile Portland Internati ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Centers Sponsors Charity Golf Tournament for Children's Miracle Network
IRVINE, Calif.--July 19, 2004-- Caliber's First Annual North Texas Charity Golf Tournament Raises over $24,000 for Local Pediatric Hospitals Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, sponsored its First Annual North Texas Charity Golf Tourna ... Continue reading
Force Protection, Inc. Announces Expansion Plans
CHARLESTON, S.C.--July 19, 2004--Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRCP) announced today the company will expand its Ladson, S.C. manufacturing facilities, reflecting positive feedback from customers regarding the performance of its Technical Solutions Group line of mine and ballistic-protected vehicles. "Our new facilitie ... Continue reading
Hiltz gains more points for Holgate Motorsports at Sutton
For immediate release; July 19, 2004 Hiltz gains more points for Holgate Motorsports at Sutton SUTTON, ONTARIO For the second time in two weekends, the Holgate Motorsports duo of Innisfil's Brad LeLiever and Gilford's Ashley Hiltz have had strong weekends in the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toro ... Continue reading
International Truck Selects Newview to Drive Savings and Stability in Raw Material Supply
FORT WORTH, Texas--July 19, 2004-- Initiative Part of Truck Maker's Company-Wide Campaign to Control Costs and Improve Supply Chain Efficiencies Newview Technologies Inc., the leading provider of direct material specification and procurement solutions, today announced that International Truck and Engine Corporation, a ... Continue reading
BOSTON--July 19, 2004--i-Vantage, a leading business expansion enabler, today announced that the Company has partnered with AutomotiveFocus, a leading provider of knowledge based, high-value strategic marketing services for the Automotive Industry, to provide cost-effective offshore services. AutomotiveFocus is the onl ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - Second Quarter 2004 Results
AURORA, Ontario, July 19 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) will announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004 on Thursday, August 5, 2004. Magna will hold its quarterly conference call on Friday, August 6, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. EDT (Toronto Time). The number to use for thi ... Continue reading
New Skip Barber and Stars of Karting Agreement
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Orange County Choppers Rides with Airgas
RADNOR, Pa.--July 19, 2004--Airgas, Inc., today announced that it has entered a two-year agreement with Orange County Chopper, Inc. (OCC) to supply the world-famous customized motorcycle shop in Rock Tavern, NY, with cutting and welding gases, welding consumables, safety products and other industrial and MRO supplies. ... Continue reading
PR: MediaREADY(TM) 4000 Showcased on Computer America Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MediaREADY(TM) 4000 Showcased on Computer America Show The July 7th, 2004 Interview Now Available for Download at http://www.VWBinc.com/news.html FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 19, 2004 -- Video Without Boundaries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VDWB), a pioneer in the emerging Broadband Media Device mark ... Continue reading
SmarTire Engages Hawk Associates For Investor Relations
Specialists In Microcap Companies Added To SmarTire's Communication Team OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, July 19 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that it has retained Hawk Associates, Inc. to provide the company with investor relations and financial media relations services. SmarTire's President & CEO, ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Sutton Junior class wrap
July 18, 2004 For immediate release; Rain moves Juniors to Sunday schedule at Sutton! Morad and Herder remain undefeated in Junior competition SUTTON, ONTARIO – Juniors normally highlight the Saturday schedule at the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels. For most of the day – in ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Sutton post race
July 19, 2004 Di Leo doubles up at Sutton! Marco Di Leo wins two classes, Pritiko takes first Formula Senior win SUTTON, ONTARIO – Round 4 of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels saw the teams get back to a purpose built karting track, 3S Go Karts in Sutton, Ontario. The tight, ... Continue reading
Teen Drivers: Lowering the Dangers
-- The number one cause of death among teenagers isn't drugs or alcohol -- it's car crashes. In fact, the fatality rate for teenage drivers is nearly four times higher than for drivers past their teenage years. Here are some tips on how parents can help teenagers improve their driving skills. A report from Allstate . Y ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Infineon (Sears Point) race
double axle Terry Borcheller had a disappointing finish to the American Le Mans Series race at Infineon (Sears Point) Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., and Johnny Mowlem of Maidenhead, England, were on course for their fourth-consecutive GTS podium finish, but a double axle failure put them out ... Continue reading
Transbotics Secures Renewal of Service with Automotive Customer
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--July 19, 2004--Transbotics Corporation, (OTC BB: TNSB) (www.transbotics.com), announced it has finalized a renewal service contract with an existing major automotive manufacturer for the on-site service and AGV preventative maintenance support. The order represents approximately $120,000 per quarter fo ... Continue reading
Woodward Schedules Third Fiscal Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
ROCKFORD, Ill.--July 19, 2004--Woodward Governor Company announced today it expects to report its third fiscal quarter earnings at approximately 5:30 p.m. CT on Monday, July 26, 2004. A news release will be issued at that time and an investor conference call will be held the next morning (Tuesday, July 27, 2004) at 7:3 ... Continue reading
ZAP Retains Fallon Law Offices of Santa Rosa
SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 19 -- Transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has retained the Law Offices of Michael C. Fallon of Santa Rosa, California. Fallon Law Offices have been engaged by ZAP to handle various aspects of its corporate and securities law. Fallon assisted ZAP in 2002 dur ... Continue reading
ArcaEx, 2004 Menards A.J. Foyt Indy 225 Fact
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Coachmen's Second Quarter Conference Call on the Internet
ELKHART, Ind.--July 20, 2004--Coachmen Industries, Inc. will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its conference call for the 2004 second quarter results and outlook on Tuesday, July 27, 2004. The live broadcast of Coachmen's quarterly conference call will be available online at www.fulldisclosure.co ... Continue reading
Contact information The Point toothepoint03@aol.com Press Information: For Immediate Release ANDERSONâ¦DOES HE EVER STOP?! Rock Hill, S.C. â“ (July 19, 2004) Chicago Pneumatic (CP), manufacturer of high quality automotive, construction and industrial tools and Greg Anderson keep âœpulling the triggerâ ... Continue reading
David Prichard Joins Modine as Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
RACINE, Wis.--July 20, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today that David A. Prichard has joined the Company in the newly created position of Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. He reports to Bradley C. Richardson, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Prichard will be r ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports Media Conference Call Canceled for Tuesday, July 20, 2004 Will Return Next Tuesday Ray Cooper Clear!Blue, LLC rcooper@clearblue.biz C: 704.975.3232 The information contained in this electronic message is confidential information and/or trade secrets intended only for the use of the individual entity n ... Continue reading
Tema clave de la conferencia anual: 'Derecho a Reparar' los autos ORLANDO, Fla., 20 de julio /PR Newswire/ -- En 1954, el modelo Ford Thunderbird debutó a un precio base de lista de sólo $2.695. Comenzó la Guerra de Vietnam. Entonces el Florida Automotive Industry Association (Asociación de la Industria Automotriz ... Continue reading
Auto 'Right to Repair' Key Topic at Annual Conference ORLANDO, Fla., July 20 -- In 1954, the Ford Thunderbird debuted at a base sticker price of just $2,695. The Vietnam War began. And the Florida Automotive Industry Association was incorporated as the Florida Automotive Wholesalers Association, serving the needs of th ... Continue reading
Butzel Long attorney and former NLRB Member John Raudabaugh assists in development of briefings DETROIT, July 20 -- For the first time in U.S. labor history, three former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Members filed unprecedented briefs regarding union organizing through neutrality card-check agreements and volu ... Continue reading
Invoke Solutions and Dynamic Survey Help Midas Maintain its Touch
TENAFLY, N.J.--July 20, 2004-- Dynamic Survey Gives Midas Inc. a Better Understanding of Its Customers Nationwide Without Losing Time and Money to Travel Invoke Solutions(TM), a leading innovator of online, collaborative market research solutions, today announced the use of its Dynamic Survey by Midas Inc. . Dynamic Su ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Announces 2004 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--July 20, 2004--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") announced the release date for second quarter earnings as Tuesday, July 27, 2004, with a conference call to follow Wednesday, July 28, 2004. The Company's second quarter earnings will be released after 5:30 p.m. central time on Tuesday, July 27, ... Continue reading
Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW207C Turboshaft Engine Selected to Power the Agusta Grand Helicopter
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom--July 20, 2004--Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) is pleased to announce that a growth version of the PW200 series turboshaft engine has been selected to power the Agusta Grand helicopter. Designated the PW207C, this engine is one of the higher power members of the PW200 engine family that ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Announces Q2'04 Earnings Conference Call
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--July 20, 2004--ProQuest Company, , one of the world's largest providers of content to the education, automotive and power equipment markets, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2004 results on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Markets Technology -- Not Vehicles
PROVO, Utah--July 20, 2004--CORRECTION to May 10, 2004 public release -- At the National Clean Cities Vehicles show in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on May 3-5, 2004, Raser Technologies (OTC BB: RSTG) (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=rstg.ob&d=t - News) (http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=rstg.ob) presented a light utility truck that ... Continue reading
Team 7-Eleven, 2004 Menards A.J. Foyt Indy 225 Fact Sheet
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CONCORD, ON, July 20 -- Tesma International Inc. (TSX: TSM.A; NASDAQ: TSMA) will release its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 after the close of the markets on Tuesday, August 3, 2004. On Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. EST, the Company will hold a conference call to discuss its results. ... Continue reading
PALM DESERT, Calif.--July 20, 2004--For drivers who want out of their lease early -- and into a new car -- it has never been less expensive to do so. Today LeaseTrading.com, America's marketplace for auto lease trading, introduces Instant LeaseRelease(sm), a new service available at select auto dealers that enables you ... Continue reading
West Coast Manufacture of Duranar Coatings to Provide PPG Customers a Competitive Edge
MOJAVE, Calif.--July 20, 2004--PPG Industries launched an automated dispense cell here this month to speed manufacture and delivery of Duranar brand coil and extrusion coatings for customers on the West Coast. While manufacture of industrial paint takes up to three weeks using traditional methods, it takes only one wee ... Continue reading
No Rebates or Incentives Necessary : Car Makers Make Money Renting Money
DETROIT, July 20, 2004; Tom Brown writing for Reuters reported that Detroit may be known as the Motor City, but its automakers can seem more like banks these days than the gritty industrial powerhouses they were in the past. At Ford Motor Co., core automotive operations earned more in the first quarter than its banking ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Corporation Announces Worldwide Projections for 2004 Calendar Year
07/20/2004 Tokyo, Japan Toyota Projections for 2004 Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced the following projections for calendar year 2004. 2004 Projections Unit: 10,000 vehicles (all figures approximate); ( ) indicates year-on-year difference Toyota Daihatsu Hino Total Revision Difference* Revision Difference ... Continue reading
Scion Launches Limited Edition 2005 xA Release Series 1.0
TORRANCE, Calif., July 20 -- Scion, the new line of cars from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for its limited edition Scion xA subcompact. The xA Release Series 1.0 will begin arriving in Scion dealerships in late August. The xA Release Series 1.0 join ... Continue reading
Army Looks at Improving Vehicles' Performance With MR Fluid Technology From Lord Corporation
California Vehicle Engineering Company Uses Lord MR Fluids in Hummer Tests CARY, N.C., July 20 -- Lord Corporation, the world's leading supplier of commercially proven magnetorheological (MR) fluids, devices and systems, is supplying fluid in tests for the U.S. Army to develop unique, magnetically controllable suspensi ... Continue reading
Hybrid Fuel Announces a Series of Technology Demonstrations In Bolivia
TAMPA, Fla.--July 20, 2004--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc., ("HYFS" or "the Company") (OTC:HYFS) today announced plans to conduct a series of product demonstrations in the country of Bolivia during August and September 2004. Tentatively the Company plans to conduct the demonstrations in La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz, Bo ... Continue reading
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--July 20, 2004-- LoMaS(R) carrier management tools open the market to transportation companies looking for operating solutions that are easily linked to their customers and the supply chain. ADS Logistics, LLC (ADS) announced it has expanded functionality of it logistics management system, LoMaS(R) with ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Completes Acquisition of ATMI's Epitaxial Services Operation
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--July 20, 2004--International Rectifier Corporation , a world leader in power management technology, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the specialty silicon epitaxial services business of ATMI, Inc. . The acquisition had been previously announced on June 29, 2004. About Interna ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar(R) Expands Networkfleet Reporting Suite
Reports and new functionality help fleet managers improve driver productivity and lower overhead SAN DIEGO, July 20 -- Networkcar(R), a Reynolds and Reynolds company , today announced that the company has added an extensive reporting suite to its Networkfleet management system and has added several new product features ... Continue reading
MONTREAL--July 20, 2004--CXNM/Bio-Tracking Security Inc. (NASDAQ OTC BB: CXIN) boasts that John Scotti Automotive Inc. has ranked Bio-Tracking's "WARLOCK" # 1 over 25 different vehicle security and tracking contenders. "Eliminating 24 out of the 25 contenders, by subjecting the individual systems to specific performanc ... Continue reading
Infonet Becomes An Automotive Industry IP VPN ENX Certified Service Provider
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--July 20, 2004--Infonet Services Corporation , a leading provider of global communications services for multinationals, today announced its certification to deliver managed connections to the European Network eXchange (ENX) via IP VPN Secure, Infonet's multi-class MPLS-enabled IP VPN service. Designe ... Continue reading
Textile Coating from Dow Corning Helps Improve Performance in Side Curtain Airbags
Silicone solution improves inflation times, rollover protection MIDLAND, Mich., July 20 -- A new textile coating from Dow Corning Corporation could assist in saving lives of side-impact crash victims and ease adoption of proposed safety regulations by vehicle manufacturers. The high-performance, cost-effective coating ... Continue reading
La Florida Automotive Industry Association Organiza Conferencia en Orlando del 23 al 25 de Julio
QUIÉN: FAIA es una asociación de posventa automotriz del estado, y que representa a más de 300 comercios de posventa QUÉ: Aniversario de Oro, la presidenta más joven y la segunda mujer en serr nombrada presidenta, en conferencia anual y programa de premios CUÁNDO: Viernes 23 de julio al domingo 25 de julio DÓNDE ... Continue reading
Questions & Answers with Lee White, Senior Vice President, Toyota Racing
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Online Traffic School Uses Avaya IP Office to Drive New Levels of Customer Responsiveness
* Meets aggressive service level agreements with state and local governments BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 20 -- California-based IDriveSafely.com, an online traffic school that allows students to take safety courses 24-hours a day from the comfort of their home, is using an IP Office Solution from Avaya Inc. , a leading g ... Continue reading
Modern Day David Prepares to Eclipse Goliath Automakers With New Super-Exotic Sports Coupe
Gisser Automotive Concepts (GAC) to Woo Wall Street and the Automotive Industry NEW YORK, July 20 -- In what seems a virtual impossibility in today's complex corporate maze of automobile manufacturers and designers, a "new kid on the block" is introducing its super-exotic sports coupe, the MEC4. New York headquartered ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Germany, July 20 -- Dr. Beda-Helmut Bolzenius has been named Johnson Controls Executive Vice President and General Manager, Europe, with responsibility for the company's automotive seating, interiors and electronics business. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) The announcement was ... Continue reading
Delphi XM Roady2 Satellite Radio Now Available at Retail Stores Nationwide
Delphi XM Roady2 is the Smallest, Lightest and One of the Most Affordable Satellite Radios on the Market WASHINGTON and TROY, Mich., July 20 -- XM Satellite Radio , America's No. 1 satellite radio service, and Delphi Corp. , a pioneer of in-vehicle entertainment and electronics, today announced that the much-anticipate ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Reports Record Revenue and Earnings
-- Highest ever quarterly revenue of $1.114 billion -- Record quarterly net income and EPS of $30 million, or 69-cents per share -- Record low debt net of cash balances at $1.253 billion -- European EBIT improves 27 percent; adjusted European EBIT up 55 percent LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 20 -- Tenneco Automotive announced ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports Second-Quarter Net Income From Continuing Operations of $0.35 Per Share
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 20 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today reported net income from continuing operations of $96 million, or $0.35 per share, on revenue of $5.0 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. The results compare with 2003 second-quarter net income from continu ... Continue reading
Dauphin Completes Acquisition of EDC Hellas S.A.
PALATINE, Ill., July 20 -- Dauphin Technology, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DNTK) announced today that it has completed its stock purchase agreement and has acquired controlling interest of EDC Hellas S.A., a subsidiary of the Belgium-based European Datacomm Holding, a global leader in marketing and manufacturing of Tracking, Te ... Continue reading
FORD CREDIT EARNS $897 MILLION IN SECOND QUARTER
DEARBORN, Mich., July 20 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported record net income of $897 million in the second quarter of 2004, up $496 million from $401 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis from continuing operations, Ford Credit earned $1.4 billion in the second quarter, compared with $661 million in the previo ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
- Net income of 57 cents per share, or $1.2 billion. - Earnings from continuing operations of 61 cents per share, excluding special items. - Financial Services sector pre-tax profit of $1.6 billion, up $800 million from a year ago. - Ford Europe pre-tax profit of $211 million, an improvement of more than $700 million c ... Continue reading
Resultados del segundo trimestre de 2004 de Magna International Inc.
AURORA, Ontario, July 20 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) anunciará sus resultados económicos del segundo trimestre finalizado el 30 de junio de 2004, el jueves 5 de agosto de 2004. Magna celebrará su teleconferencia trimestral el viernes 6 de agosto a las 9:30 a.m. EDT (hora de Toronto). El ... Continue reading
AirGATE Technologies Announces RFID 'Smart Buckle' for Automotive Child Safety Seats
Radio Frequency Identification Application Warns Drivers If a Child's Safety Seat Buckle is Not Engaged or if an Infant is Left Unattended in a Parked Vehicle DALLAS, July 20 -- The X-Change Corporation's (BULLETIN BOARD: XCHC) wholly owned subsidiary AirGATE Technologies has initiated development of an RFID prototype ... Continue reading
Autobytel 'En Espanol' to Help Information Hungry Hispanic Car Buyers Shop for New and Used Vehicles Online IRVINE, Calif., July 20 -- Autobytel Inc. , the Internet's largest new vehicle research and buying service, today announced the launch of its new Spanish-language automotive portal, Autobytel 'En Espanol.' The po ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Third-Quarter EPS Up 15% to $1.15
MILWAUKEE, July 20 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), the leading supplier of automotive systems and facility management and control, today reported record results for its third quarter of fiscal 2004 with diluted earnings per share increasing 15% to $1.15 from $1.00 for the prior year. Sales increased 14%, reaching $6.8 ... Continue reading
Florida Automotive Industry Association Holds Conference in Orlando July 23-25
WHO: FAIA is a statewide automotive aftermarket association representing over 300 independent aftermarket businesses WHAT: Golden anniversary, youngest president and second woman ever inducted as president at annual conference and awards program WHEN: Friday, July 23 - Sunday, July 25 WHERE: JW Marriott Orlando Grande ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif., July 20 -- ADP Claims Services Group, a leading provider of integrated business solutions for the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, announced today Autosource, the world's largest database of "for sale" vehicle valuation information, has expanded to include ... Continue reading
Industry Experiences Widespread Satisfaction Improvements WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 20 -- With a record-setting index score of 912, Lincoln ranks highest in satisfying its customers with dealer service, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study(SM) released today. The ... Continue reading
Carmichael and his Honda CRF450R Keep the Season Perfect
Red Rider Weekend Report Unadilla Valley Sports Center, Berlin, NY Round 6 of the AMA Motocross Championship July 19, 2004 Carmichael and his Honda CRF450R Keep the Season Perfect There's a reason the rolling countryside in upstate New York retains its beautiful green hues even when the weather warms up: Summer showers ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Vice Chairman Calls for 'Broad-Based Coalition' to Solve U.S. Health Care Woes
SEATTLE, July 20 -- Speaking at the National Governors Association Annual Meeting, Ford Vice Chairman Allan Gilmour called on the nation's governors to assist in establishing a "broad-based coalition" to find a solution to the U.S. health care problem "for the long term." The cost of health care is rising at an unsusta ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Declares Dividend
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 20 -- Dana Corporation today declared a dividend on its common stock of 12 cents per share, payable on September 15, 2004, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and man ... Continue reading
Portland-Area Drivers Have Chance to Win Free Gasoline; Learn About New Shell V-Power and Have Picture Taken With the F1 Car EVENT: The Shell V-Power Tour is pulling into Portland this week to introduce local drivers to the most advanced Shell fuel ever developed -- new Shell V-Power -- which actively cleans intake val ... Continue reading
Gentex Reports Record Second Quarter Revenues and Net Income
ZEELAND, Mich., July 20 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported record second quarter revenues and net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. The Company achieved another quarterly sales record in ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, Ky.--July 20, 2004--United Auction Brokers(TM), LLC, announced today their plans to open shipping, receiving, and processing hubs in Albuquerque, N.M., Atlanta, Billings, Mont., Dallas, Denver, Jackson, Miss., Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Fla., Pittsburgh, Pa., Portland, Ore., Sacramento, Calif., St. Loui ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of May 2004 Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in May 2004 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA said ... Continue reading
Opel Puts Safety Up Front with Alcan Aluminum Bumpers
NOVI, Mich., July 19 -- Alcan's state-of-the-art aluminum front-bumper beams are making an important contribution to the safety system of the new Opel Astra from General Motors Europe. More than a million bumper beams a year are now being manufactured for Opel models alone. "Aluminum structural components have become t ... Continue reading
July 18, 2004 For immediate release; Pritiko, Di Leo rule Senior classes at Sutton! Matt Pritiko dominates Formula Senior, Di Leo clean sweeps two classes SUTTON, ONTARIO – The fourth round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels was held on Sunday, July 18th at 3S Go Karts ... Continue reading
TEAM VIPER, ARCHER GRAB PODIUM FINISH AT INFINEON RACEWAY
NEWS RELEASE JULY 19, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACT: Misha Geisert 317-432-4110 Cellular MoparPR@aol.com TEAM VIPER, ARCHER GRAB PODIUM FINISH AT INFINEON RACEWAY Sonoma, Cal. - Team Viper earned their first Speed GT Series podium finish last weekend at Infineon Raceway. Tommy Archer impressively ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray New England 300 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 New England 300 Race Advance July 25, 2004, TNT Television, 1:30 p.m. ET MEDIA NOTE: To view the 2004 Texaco/Havoline Racing Media Guide, please visit ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sports Car, Tennis Hall of Fame Celebrate 50 Years
Tennis Legends Gather for Hall of Fame 50th and 50 years of SL Sports Car MONTVALE, N.J., July 19 -- Professional tennis legends gathered at the International Tennis Hall of Fame to induct its newest members during festivities for the 50th Anniversary of the Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. In conjunction, severa ... Continue reading
VIENNA, Austria--July 19, 2004--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc (www.evader.us.) (NASD.OTC: EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology, announced that with a commitment to purchase a minimum of 7,500 Evaders for Belgium, Austria and Holland, The Sch ... Continue reading
Grupo Imsa Announces Second Quarter 2004 Results
MONTERREY, Mexico--July 19, 2004--Grupo Imsa, S.A. de C.V. today announced results for the second quarter of 2004. Unless otherwise stated, all figures are presented in millions of June 30, 2004 pesos (Ps), or in millions of nominal U.S. dollars(a) (US$). Second Quarter 2004 Highlights -- Second quarter revenues of all ... Continue reading
Grupo Imsa to Exit Automotive Battery Business
MONTERREY, Mexico--July 19, 2004--Grupo Imsa, S.A. de C.V. (BMV:IMSA) and Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced an agreement whereby Grupo Imsa will exit the automotive battery business and Johnson Controls, its JV partner since 1998, will assume 100% ownership. Grupo Imsa will obtain US$525 million, which includes ab ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Acquire Grupo IMSA Automotive Battery Business
MILWAUKEE, July 19 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. and Grupo IMSA, S.A. de C.V., joint venture partners in a Mexican and South American automotive battery business, today announced that Johnson Controls will acquire 100% ownership of the joint venture. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) The company ... Continue reading
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