Apple & BMW Unveil the First Seamless Integration of iPod and Car Audio System
CUPERTINO, Calif. and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 21, 2004; BMW announced the BMW iPod® Adapter, the first seamless integration between iPod and a car audio system. The new system developed by Apple and BMW enables drivers to seamlessly use their iPod in BMW's 3 Series, Z4 Roadster, X3 and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles a ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up June 19-20 2004
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 A Ringers Winning Weekend! Indianapolis â“ (June 21, 2004) It was a Ringers Gloves/Fatherâ™s Day winning weekend for our ... Continue reading
Black Market in Stolen Car Parts Booms
PHILADELPHIA--June 21, 2004--Recent reports note popular cars are stolen and stripped of parts that are easily sold on the U.S. black market and/or shipped to other black markets in Europe, Central or South America. The most theft-prone vehicles are the 1995 Saturn SL, 1998 Acura Integra and 1994 Saturn SL. Their parts ... Continue reading
Parts Retailer Offers Tips to Prepare Motorists for the Summer Season
PHILADELPHIA--June 21, 2004--With summer fast approaching and vacationers planning family trips and long drives, it is more important than ever that vehicles be in the best possible condition to handle the rigors of summer driving. The Pep Boys --Manny, Moe & Jack would like to give motorists the information they need ... Continue reading
ABRA Donates Repair Work to Amusement Park
BISMARCK, N.D.--June 21, 2004--Superslide Amusement Park in Bismarck, ND will have a brand new look this year thanks to the team members of ABRA Auto Body & Glass-Bismarck. Superslide Amusement Park was the victim of extensive vandalism in 2003. Several of the park's fiberglass animals were damaged and left park co-own ... Continue reading
Alcoa's Lafayette Operations Receives Safety Excellence Recognition from National Safety Council
LAFAYETTE, Ind.--June 21, 2004--Alcoa announced today that is Lafayette, Indiana, facility was awarded a 2003 Green Cross for Safety Excellence from the U.S. National Safety Council. The annual award recognizes employers that have injury and illness rates involving days missed from work equal to or less than 50% of the ... Continue reading
Central Parking Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.015 Per Share
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--June 21, 2004--Central Parking Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.015 (one and one-half cent) per share for the Company's common stock. The quarterly cash dividend will have a record date of June 30, 2004, and will be distribute ... Continue reading
Dashboard Confessional Award Their Customized Honda Civic to Julia Lynn Karns of Powder Springs, GA
VENICE, Calif.--June 21, 2004--Prior to their headlining concert at the Gwinnett Center on Saturday, June 19 as part of Civic Tour 2004, Dashboard Confessional awarded Julia Lynn Karns of Powder Springs, GA one of the customized and autographed Honda Civics that they personally designed. Karns was among the lucky conte ... Continue reading
Delphi Appoints New Directors For Human Resources
TROY, Mich., June 21 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the following new appointments within its human resources organization: * Lynn E. Moody, 51, is named divisional director, human resources, Delphi Product & Service Solutions, in Troy, Mich. She will report to Francisco (Frank) Ordonez, president of Delphi Product an ... Continue reading
Durr Industries: Leader in Paint Systems Technology
PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 21 -- Durr Industries is a global leader in the design, manufacture and installation of paint system technology for automobile manufacturers and their component suppliers. This unit of the Durr Group, Stuttgart, Germany, has been serving the North American automotive industry since 1974. By develo ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims Announces Third Fiscal Quarter Results
eAutoclaims Prepares for Additional Business From Co-Marketing Agreement OLDSMAR, Fla., June 21 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) reports the financial results for their third fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004. The net loss for the nine-months ended April 30, 2004, was $1,552,261 compared to $1,230,879 for the ni ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Analyst to Address Automotive Leasing Management Forum
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 21 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that Jesse Toprak, Director of Pricing and Market Analysis for Edmunds.com, will be speaking at the 2004 Automotive Leasing Management Forum. The Chicago event being held June 22-23 will encourage autom ... Continue reading
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Fleet One Announces New Relationship With Spinx
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--June 21, 2004--Fleet One(TM), L.L.C announced today a newly formed business relationship with South Carolina-based convenience store operator The Spinx Company, Inc. Under terms of this agreement, Fleet One will administer a private label fuel card program for Spinx fleet customers. Any business in th ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Showcase New Program Enhancements to Help Keep Children Safe During the Summer Season WHO: Hyundai Motor America, Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Unified School District School Safe Traffic Zone WHAT: The ABCs of Traffic Safety -- "Always Be Careful" Summer Traffic Safety Workshop Opening remar ... Continue reading
John Deere Capital Corporation Announces Redemption of 8-5/8% Indentures
MOLINE, Ill., June 21 -- John Deere Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Deere & Company , today announced that it has elected to redeem on August 2, 2004 all of its outstanding 8-5/8% Subordinated Indentures, due August 1, 2019. The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the par value of the Notes, plus accrued int ... Continue reading
Motia Secures $12 Million in Third Round Financing
STAMFORD, Conn.--June 21, 2004-- Investments by Prism Venture Partners, Intel Communications Fund and Prior Investors to Help Increase Motia's Leadership in Applying Effective Smart Antenna Technology To Wireless Systems Motia, Inc. (www.motia.com), a fabless semiconductor company focused on enabling smart antennas wit ... Continue reading
--Warnock Automotive Group MEDIA ALERT: Monday, June 21 5pm - 7pm What: Motorcycle daredevil "Kaptain" Robbie Knievel will attempt to clear 25 police cars in a jump at 7pm on Thursday, June 24 at Warnock Dodge Chrysler Jeep (for full press release about the jump, visit www.warnockauto.com). To promote the event, Knieve ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Legend `Kaptain' Robbie Knievel to Jump `Above the Law' at Warnock Dodge Chrysler Jeep
EAST HANOVER, N.J.--June 21, 2004--Motorcycle daredevil "Kaptain" Robbie Knievel will attempt to clear 25 police cars in a jump at 7:00pm on Thursday, June 24 at Warnock Dodge Chrysler Jeep. The "Above the Law" promotion begins with an autograph session for fans on Monday, June 21 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm and culminates w ... Continue reading
Motorock Trans-Am Series Advance Materials for Infineon Raceway
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOTOROCK TRANS-AM SERIES READY TO RUMBLE THROUGH THE VINEYARDS SONOMA, Calif. (June 21, 2004) ‹ The Motorock Trans-Am Series is steeped in tradition; a tradition that began in 1966Šas is NASCAR, which has sanctioned stock car racing ... Continue reading
New Security Briefing for Global Transport Industry
LONDON, June 21 -- Threats to the smooth flow of freight and travellers around the world are being tracked in Vigilo Risk, a new security briefing for the global transport, insurance and supply chain industries. The service offers news, analysis and research on all aspects of transport security, putting events into per ... Continue reading
News from The Freedonia Group, Inc.: US MEMS Demand to Reach $3.3 Billion in 2008
CLEVELAND--June 21, 2004--The US market for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) is projected to increase better than 19 percent per year through 2008 to $3.3 billion. Fueling gains will be further recovery in technology sector business fundamentals, advances in MEMS design and fabrication techniques, and an expandin ... Continue reading
OEM Purchasing VPs to Discuss Industry Collaboration at Auto-Tech 2004
DETROIT, June 21 -- Top purchasing executives from DaimlerChrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co., and General Motors Corp. will headline a panel discussion on global purchasing practices at the 17th annual Auto-Tech conference at the Cobo Conference Center on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Auto-Tech is an automotive industry trade confer ... Continue reading
OEM Purchasing VPs to Discuss Industry Collaboration at Auto-Tech 2004
DETROIT--June 21, 2004--Top purchasing executives from DaimlerChrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co., and General Motors Corp. will headline a panel discussion on global purchasing practices at the 17th annual Auto-Tech conference at the Cobo Conference Center on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Auto-Tech is an automotive industry trade co ... Continue reading
New Agreement to Help Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Increase Customer Sales and Retention for Its 2,000-plus Certified Service Centers Across North America by Recommending Deployment of OnStation ShopConnect SAN MATEO, Calif. and SAN ANTONIO, June 21 -- OnStation Corporation, the leader in online customer retention a ... Continue reading
Record Gas Prices Fuel ZAP Auto Dealer Network
SANTA ROSA, Calif., June 21 -- Record gas prices and rising demand for fuel efficient cars are creating a wave of dealer interest for transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) . The Wall Street Journal reported that rising gas prices are spurring demand for gasoline-electric hybrids to such an extent that some ... Continue reading
Redline Announces Senior Management Realignment
SAN DIEGO & MINNEAPOLIS--June 21, 2004--Redline Performance Products, Inc. (AMEX:RED), a designer and manufacturer of Redline(TM) snowmobiles, announced that its board of directors has realigned responsibilities within the company's senior management team. Mark Payne, president and chief financial officer, has agreed t ... Continue reading
Six Americans in Thailand -- Latest Stop in Journey Around the World
LONGITUDE Expedition Team to Report on Latest Fundraising Efforts for Parkinson's Research WHO: Drive Around the World's LONGITUDE Expedition Team HOW: LISTEN IN to the LONGITUDE Expedition June conference call. Team members will report on: -- LONGITUDE Expedition status - where are they? -- Parkinson's Drive-A-Thon up ... Continue reading
Sports Wheels Relocates Corporate Headuarters to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS--June 21, 2004--Sports Wheels Inc. (Pink Sheets: SSWH.PK), a premier wheel technology company, today announces that its corporate offices have relocated to Las Vegas. This move for the company allows Sports Wheels to maintain a Midwest presence. "Most of our clients and vendors are based in the Midwest and th ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Scores Fourth Top-10 Finish at Michigan
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Sterling Marlin Scores Fourth Top-10 Finish at Michigan BROOKLYN, Mich., (June 20, 2004) --- Marlin piloted his Coors Light Dodge to a sixth- place finish in the DHL 400, his fourth top-10 f ... Continue reading
Stremme Battles Back to Finish Ninth at Kentucky
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme Battles Back to Finish Ninth at Kentucky Sparta, KY (June 19, 2004) â“ TRIMSPA driver David Stremme celebrated his 27th birthday in style Saturday by posting a ninth-place finish at Kentucky Speedway. Stremme ... Continue reading
The Cobalt Group Adds Desking and F&I Capabilities with Acquisition of Auto Town
SEATTLE--June 21, 2004-- Auto Town F&I 3.0 will strengthen and extend Cobalt's Prospector CRM solution and offer automotive dealers unparalleled control of the entire sales and financing process The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) and e-business software and services to the ... Continue reading
Thurston County Drivers Named Most Responsible Drivers in Washington
PEMCO Insurance Statistics Reveal Which Drivers Practice the Safest Driving Habits SEATTLE, June 21 -- Drivers in Thurston County may not travel on the most dangerous or complex roadways, but they are certainly some of the most responsible drivers in the state, according to a poll of Washington drivers commissioned by ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 21 -- Toyota is getting ready to roll out hybrid versions of its entire line-up, TheCarConnection.com reports in this week's issue, and that even includes a gasoline/electric version of its 2-seat MR2 sports car. Get the complete story in the latest issue at http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . But with eve ... Continue reading
Visteon Joins NASCAR Star Bill Elliott and Ray Evernham in Teleconference
When: Tuesday, June 22 11:00 a.m. Eastern Call In #: 800.867.4953 ID code T622 What: Visteon's Greg Gyllstrom, vice president and general manager of North America and Asia Aftermarket Operations, will join Ray Evernham and driver Bill Elliott to announce details of the Brickyard 400 and a primary sponsorship of the tea ... Continue reading
SMNC Sponsors Charity Event to Support Motorcycle Ride Around Continental U.S.
CLEARWATER, Fla.--June 21, 2004--Summit National Consolidation Group Inc. (Pink Sheets: SMNC) is happy to announce the first sponsored event for Joe Nolfo's around the U.S. trip took place on June 19th at the Inn on the Bay Hotel (1420 Bayshore Blvd. in Dunedin, Florida). Festivities commenced at 1:00 P.M. and conclude ... Continue reading
Ohio State University Wins The MathWorks Modeling Award at FutureTruck 2004
University Uses MathWorks Products to Re-Engineer a Ford Explorer into a Hybrid Vehicle at Annual Student Engineering Competition NATICK, Mass., June 21 -- The MathWorks today announced that Ohio State University is the recipient of The MathWorks Modeling Award at the FutureTruck 2004 Competition. The Ohio State Univer ... Continue reading
Management Briefing Seminars, from Aug. 2 to 6, to offer survival, success strategies from key leaders ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 21 -- A perfect storm is brewing for global automakers and suppliers, but those who lead, manage and influence the industry have the knowledge and capabilities for navigating the troubled waters ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Brand Potenza RE92 Tires Are OE On 2005 Subaru Legacy And Outback
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE® BRAND POTENZA® RE92 TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 2005 SUBARU LEGACY AND OUTBACK NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 21, 2004) - Bridgestone Corporation and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) are teaming up to supply BridgestoneÒ brand P ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley – 248.356.5699 Specter Werkes/Sports’ Day at the Glen Ends Early Contact sends the #24 Cauley Corvette GTR Presented by Highlander to the garage Watkins Glen N.Y. – June 20, 2004 The #24 Cauley Corvette GTR presented by Highlander parlayed a fantastic start ... Continue reading
AAA Strollerthon to Benefit Low-Income Families Who Need Child Safety Seats
Families With and Without Strollers Are Invited to Participate BURNSVILLE, Minn., June 21 -- AAA clubs of Minnesota announce the first-ever Strollerthon to be held Aug. 7, 2004, at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley for the benefit of the Minnesota Safety Council's car seat programs. Funds raised will be used to purchas ... Continue reading
Jaguar North America Sponsors the Jaguar F1 Team in Schools Design Challenge in the US
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 21 -- Jaguar North America announces its sponsorship of the Jaguar F1 Team in Schools CAD/CAM Design Challenge with Denford, Pitsco, and BAE Systems, in cooperation with Technology Student Association (TSA), UGS-PLM Solutions (an EDS company) and Pathrace. Over 20 middle and high school teams wil ... Continue reading
Test-Drive the Advanced Fuel Technologies of Today and Tomorrow
WHAT: As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering advanced vehicle technologies to the U.S. marketplace, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is hosting a ride and drive for Members of Congress, policymakers and media. Test-drive the advanced vehicles that are hitting the roads today, and get a sneak preview of ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., June 21 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that the state-of-the-art inflatable restraint system supplied by its TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc. subsidiary for the 2004 Saturn Ion recently helped the compact car achieve a five-star rating in the federal government's frontal impact crash te ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Names Robert L. Shanks New Ford of Europe and PAG Vice President
-- Robert L. Shanks, formerly chief financial officer, Premier Automotive Group (PAG), becomes vice president, Operations Support, Finance and Strategy, Ford of Europe and PAG. -- Shanks continues as CFO for PAG, but expands his role by also overseeing Ford of Europe finance activities, providing operational support, a ... Continue reading
California International Auto Show to Present World, National Debuts
Top Manufacturers to Unveil New Vehicles ANAHEIM, Calif., June 21 -- The California International Auto Show (CIAS), which will take place Wednesday, October 27 through Sunday, October 31, 2004, in the Anaheim Convention Center, is prepared to host the biggest and most exciting Media Day in its history. On the heels of ... Continue reading
ARCA All-Access at MIS Huge Success
ARCA All-Access at MIS Huge Success BROOKLYN MI (6-21-04) With resounding success, a long-standing short-track tradition made its way into Michigan International Speedway last Saturday when the ARCA RE/MAX Series opened up its garage area to ticketed fans following the Flagstar 200 event. And, by the thousands, race fa ... Continue reading
Insurers Reopening Mitsubishi Fusco Probes
TOKYO June 21, 2004; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Japanese insurers said Monday they are reopening investigations into accidents involving vehicles built by Mitsubishi Motors Corp. or its truck affiliate to see if the automakers should pay claims on vehicles that have since been recalled with defects. ... Continue reading
SHEEHAN GOES FROM 27TH TO 1ST, RETIRES AFTER RE-START INCIDENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday June 20, 2004 Grand-Am Cup, the Glen 250, GS Race report Sheehan goes from 27th to 1st, retires after re-start incident leads three laps after eleven-lap charge, gets hit and crashes hard in Audi s4 Watkins Glen, NY - Gary Sheehan came into the week hopeful of following up on his lap-record ... Continue reading
Renault Cars Selects Open Harbor to Underpin Its Global Customs Compliance for $6000 Car
SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 21 -- Open Harbor, the leader in global trade management solutions, today announced that Renault, Europe's leading automobile manufacturer, has selected Open Harbor's Global Security and Compliance solution to support the multilateral import and export customs procedures for its recently-launch ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Editors Name the Cars of Summer
10 Great New Cars for All of Summer's Great Activities IRVINE, Calif., June 21 -- According to the calendar, today is the first day of summer bringing warm weather, vacations and outdoor activities. The editors and vehicle experts at Kelley Blue Book, the trusted resource for new and used vehicle information, today nam ... Continue reading
TIANJIN, June 20 (Xinhuanet) -- The number of imported cars through Tianjin port, north China, reached approximately 34,850 in the first five months this year, an increase of 9.7 percent over the same 2003 period, the latest statistics have shown. According to the Tianjin Customs, these imported automobiles was valued ... Continue reading
Honda and Mazda Recall Some Made in China Cars
SHANGHAI, June 21, 2004; Reuters reported that Japan's Honda Motor Co is recalling from Monday 70,240 of its popular Accord models in China over a possible fuel tank defect, the second auto recall in the country in a week. On Friday, FAW Car Co said it was recalling 30,000 Mazda 6s made under licence from Mazda Motor C ... Continue reading
Newman wins at Michigan International Speedway
Sunday, June 20, 2004 Ray Cooper Michigan International Speedway Clear!Blue, Inc. DHL 400. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) Scores first victory of 2004, 10th career and second Dodge win in 2004 "We got some paper or trash on the grille, and it got really hot motorwise. We played the safe card coming in h ... Continue reading
CASCAR: Mosport Road Course Results & Summary
CASCAR Super Series RESULTS & SUMMARY: Mosport Int'l Raceway - Clarington 200 For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / June 20, 2004 Jeff Lapcevich continues his CASCAR road course domination at Mosport Int'l Raceway OSHAWA, ON - Jeff Lapcevich is CASCAR's undisputed king of the roa ... Continue reading
CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES DHL 400 RACE NOTES
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES DHL 400 RACE NOTES MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY June 20, 2004 JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Note: sidelined with engine problems ... Continue reading
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RE: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series -FINAL Results from Mid Michigan Motorplex
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES â“ NHRA NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION MID-MICHIGAN MOTORPLEX SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2004 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Reichert and Cheeseman big winners at Mid-Michigan Motorplex STANTON, Mich. - In the final eliminations from the NHRA L ... Continue reading
What: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans, U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, and U.S. Ambassador to China Clark Randt, Jr. Evans, Chao and Randt will tour Johnson Controls' newest Beijing Johnson Controls Automotive Components Company facility in Beijing, which manufactures seat systems and components for Daimle ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Pacific Raceways, Kent, Wash.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION PACIFIC RACEWAYS SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2004 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 ANDERSON WINS THIRD/LANG DOUBLES KENT, Wash. - Gary Anderson picked up his third win in a row and Jody Lang grabbed wins in both Super Stock and Stock at this weeke ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Bandimere Speedway, Denver
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2004 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 HOWARD, CHESTERMAN JOIN COLORADO RACERS WITH BIG WINS DENVER - Shelly Howard in Top Alcohol Dragster and Cy Chesterman in Top Alcohol Funny Car scored wins at ... Continue reading
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