Cooks Collision Chooses ADP Claims Services Group's Shoplink for All Bay Area Shops
SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 23 -- ADP Claims Services Group, a leading provider of integrated business solutions for the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, announced today Cooks Collision will use Shoplink(R), ADP's computerized estimating system, in all of its 13 shops. Cooks Coll ... Continue reading
Dealix Corporation Releases OEM Conquest Report - Ford and GM Dominate
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 23 -- Dealix Corporation, the market expert and leader in automotive Internet marketing services, today announced the release of its "OEM Conquest Report." Developed by Dealix Business Intelligence(SM) (DBI), the report demonstrates how certain OEMs are winning the online customer acquisition ... Continue reading
DTG Operations, Inc. and FleetMax Partner to Enhance Inventory Options For Thrifty Car Sales Dealers
Custom Program Offers Opportunity to Expand Inventory TULSA, Okla., Feb. 23 -- DTG Operations, Inc., a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. and FleetMax, the largest registered importer and one of the largest wholesalers of used vehicles in the U.S., today announced a strategic alliance to provide Thrift ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2003 Earnings Conference Call
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 23 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, will hold a conference call with institutional investors, security analysts and other interested parties at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on Friday, February 27, 20 ... Continue reading
Moulton to Head AVL's North American Affiliate
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 23 -- AVL, a global leader in engine and powertrain development, today announced the appointment of Larry D. Moulton as President and CEO of AVL North America, Inc. "Larry comes to AVL with what could be the greatest experience in the U.S. testing industry, the last eight years of which have been ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Feb. 23, 2004--The Project Group Inc. (OTCBB:PJTG) announced today that it has leased a new office facility at 333 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 275, Houston, Texas 77060, phone 713-622-1100. This new facility will enable us to conduct simultaneous training classes and presentations on high performance ... Continue reading
New Ideas Win Modine Long Term Partnership with International and ``Diamond Supplier'' Award
RACINE, Wis.--Feb. 23, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today it has been awarded a major contract with International Truck and Engine Corporation, providing all its power train cooling systems starting in 2007. This is in addition to the engine cooling, heating and air conditioner systems (HVAC) for all Bl ... Continue reading
North American Wheel Aftermarket: Riding Out the Storm
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2004--The days of the Reliant K car and functional transportation are long gone. Vehicles, like cell phones, personal stereos and sunglasses, have become personal accessory items. With creativity virtually unrestrained, proliferation of wheel styles and brands continues unchecked. New analys ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Picks-Up New Porsche RSR
Petersen/ White Lightning Picks-Up New Porsche RSR LAS VEGAS, February 23, 2004 - The familiar Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing graphics which have appeared on American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT class Porsches since 1999; will be flown on Porsche's new 911 GT3 RSR in 2004. Petersen/ White Lightning took deli ... Continue reading
Simrit Demonstrates Advanced Seal Materials Expertise At National Design Engineering Show in Chicago
CHICAGO, Feb. 23 -- To help meet the growing demand for more robust, reliable seals that can be used in harsh environments, Simrit is introducing four advanced seal materials at the National Design Engineering Show here today. As the industrial sealing division of Freudenberg-NOK, Simrit was able to utilize technology ... Continue reading
Timken to Present at Smith Barney Citigroup Industrial Manufacturing Conference
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- James W. Griffith, president and chief executive officer, and Glenn A. Eisenberg, executive vice president - finance and administration, will be presenting at the Smith Barney Citigroup Industrial Manufacturing Conference in New York City on Tuesday, March 9. The presentation is scheduled for 8 ... Continue reading
Warren Henry Automobiles, Inc. Appoints Lipof Advertising to Handle Public Relations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 23, 2004--The Warren Henry Automotive Group has selected Lipof Advertising to handle its Public Relations division, which will focus on special events, promotions and publicity. Lipof Advertising has been the advertising agency of record for Warren Henry Automobiles for nearly ten years. "We ... Continue reading
Windham wins at the HHH Metrodome
AMA Supercross Series 250cc/125cc East Round 8: Minneapolis, MN 21 February 2004 Windham wins at the HHH Metrodome With temperatures in the low teens, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodrome was the hot spot to be in Minneapolis, MN. Round eight of the THQ AMA Supercross Series kicked off with Kevin Windham aboard his CRF450 ... Continue reading
Yamaha Confident It Will Ultimately Prevail as the ITC Investigation Unfolds
KENNESAW, Ga., Feb. 23 -- The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) today voted to continue the investigation into the allegation by Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, that outboard engines from Japan are being sold at unfair prices and injuring the domestic producers. The ITC vote came a ... Continue reading
Motorcycles on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Models: Honda FSC600 (Silver Wing) Years: 2002-2003 Number Potentially Involved: 4,997 Dates of Manufacture: November 2001 - February 2003 Defect: On certain motorcycles, excessive clearance between the lower handlebar clamp and handlebar holder creates stress that can eventually caus ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3 on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
Saab Cars USA, Inc. Models: Saab 9-3 Year: 2004 Number Potentially Involved: 1,658 Dates of Manufacture: November 2002 – November 2003 Noncompliance: Certain convertible passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating Systems." The backrest lockin ... Continue reading
Mercedes Benz C, CLK and E Class on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
Mercedes-Benz USA, L.L.C. Models: Mercedes Benz C Class Year: 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK Class Year: 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class Year: 2004 Number Potentially Involved: 4,348 Dates of Manufacture: August – October 2003 Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component o ... Continue reading
Mazda6 and Tribute on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
Mazda (North America), Inc. Models: Mazda Tribute Year: 2001 Number Potentially Involved: 49,000 Dates of Manufacture: April 2000 – May 2001 Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a "no latch" or ... Continue reading
Jaguar XK on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
Jaguar Cars Ltd. Models: Jaguar XK Years: 1997-2003 Number Potentially Involved: 39,448 Dates of Manufacture: February 1996 – May 2003 Noncompliance: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipme ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
Hyundai Motor Company Models: Hyundai Santa Fe Years: 2001-2004 Number Potentially Involved: 249,309 Dates of Manufacture: March 2000 – September 2003 Noncompliance: Certain 4-door sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rim ... Continue reading
Saturn VUE on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
General Motors Corporation Models: Saturn Vue Year: 2004 Number Potentially Involved: 6,134 Dates of Manufacture: June – October 2003 Noncompliance: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L V6 (L66) engines fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Select ... Continue reading
Ford Escape on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Escape Year: 2001 Number Potentially Involved: 132,243 Dates of Manufacture: October 1999 – May 2001 Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a "no latch" or "partia ... Continue reading
Dodge Ram, Caravan, Dakota and Durango On December 2003 NHTSA Recall List
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Dodge Ram 1500 Year: 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Year: 2004 Number Potentially Involved: 514 Dates of Manufacture: November 2003 Defect: On certain pickup trucks, the transfer case to transmission attaching fasteners may not be tightened correctly. This could cause the transmission adapter o ... Continue reading
Suzuki XL7 and Grand Vitara On December Recall List
American Suzuki Motor Corporation Models: Suzuki XL-7 Year: 2003 Number Potentially Involved: 20,580 Dates of Manufacture: September 2002 – May 2003 Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the ignition system wiring harness is routed under the intake manifold. The harness can rub against the manifold during ve ... Continue reading
Complete List of December 2003 Recalls From NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in December 2003 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 ... Continue reading
The Geneva Motor Show - A Motor Show of transition
February 23, 2004 By Vincent Hutter <a href="http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/news/">CLICK 4 74th Geneva Motor Show</a><p> After crisis, there is recovery - and after the 74th Motor Show, the 75th! While manufacturers are drawing a line under their difficult year in 2003 and expressing their confidence in a brighter future ... Continue reading
The new Citroën XTR - it's tough being so practical
Following its debut at the 2003 Bologna Motor Show as a concept, Citroën has announced the launch of the C3 XTR. As well as rugged-looking protective body work and an electrically-operated panoramic glass sunroof, the new model will be packed with useful practical touches such as modular roof bars and a Child pack. Ai ... Continue reading
Japanese 2004 New Car Sales Forcast - Flat
TOKYO February 22, 2004; Dow Jones reported that sales of new vehicles in Japan are expected to total around 4.02 million units this year, almost unchanged from the previous year, the new head of the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Monday, according to Kyodo News. "Sales recovery is still not solid enough. Th ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Team Led by Smart Boss Being Sent to Help Troubled Mitsubishi Motors
TOKYO February 23, 2004; The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG of Germany is sending a team to help devise a rescue plan for its troubled Japanese partner Mitsubishi Motors Corp., the Tokyo-based automaker said Monday. Andreas Renschler, president of DaimlerChrysler's Smart compact car unit, will lead the team, which ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that it will participate in the Raymond James & Associates 25th Annual Institutional Investors Conference to be held March 1, 2 and 3 in Orlando, Florida. In conjunction with this appearance, ISC's conferen ... Continue reading
Red Carpet Stars Choose Green Cars: Hollywood Heavies Arrive in Prius Hybrids at the Oscars
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 23, 2004--Some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Marcia Gay Harden, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, Will Ferrell and even two of the Hobbits, will be arriving at the red carpet at this year's Academy Awards in alternative fuel vehicles rather ... Continue reading
Fonix Hands-Free Dialing Solution for the Automotive Market Demonstrated at 3GSM World Congress
SALT LAKE CITY--Feb. 23, 2004--Fonix(R) Corp. (OTCBB: FNIX), an international provider of leading speech interface solutions, will demonstrate the hands-free dialing component of the Fonix AutoSuite(TM) speech solution at 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, Feb. 23-26. Today's automakers require a solution platform ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Announces Appointment of Don Johnson to CEO
WESTMONT, Ill., Feb. 23 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Don Johnson as CEO and President, succeeding Mike DuBose, who will remain as Chairman. Don joined ATC on January 1, 2004 as the Company's President and COO. Don was employed by Ford Motor Company from 199 ... Continue reading
Agilisys Hosts Automotive Industry Leaders at Executive Forum
Agilisys Brings Leadership, Vision and Innovation Together to Focus on the Essentials of the Automotive Industry MIAMI, Feb. 23 -- Agilisys Inc., the leading provider of business software solutions for the automotive industry, held their 1st Annual Automotive Executive Forum in Miami. Industry analysts discussed the la ... Continue reading
Andrew and IPWireless Jointly Develop Technology That Enables Sharing of 3G Cell Site Antennas
ORLAND PARK, Ill.--Feb. 22, 2004-- Duplexer Reduces Expense and Complexity of Deployments for 3G Operators Andrew Corporation and IPWireless have jointly developed a product that lowers operators' costs and simplifies deployment of wireless systems by enabling them to combine transmission of two 3G radio technologies o ... Continue reading
In Addition to Mobile Phones, the bCONNECT Family of Location-Enhanced Services Offered Through On-Board and Off-Board Navigation Systems 3GSM WORLD CONGRESS, CANNES, France, Feb. 23 -- Autodesk Location Services, a division of Autodesk, Inc. , and Fiat division bCONNECT today announced that the two companies will be s ... Continue reading
Complexity of Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Undermines Repair Process
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2004--The closed loop system of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment creates a ripple effect when a single component fails, resulting in soaring warranty replacement costs, the reputation of providing poor service and quality complaints in the aftermarket. New analysis from Fr ... Continue reading
CoWare Opens New Facility in India to Address Growing Asia Pacific Market
SAN JOSE, Calif. & NOIDA, India--Feb. 23, 2004-- Leading Electronic System Level Design Company Opens CoWare India Private Ltd. For System-Level Research and Development and IP Model Creation CoWare(R) Inc., the leading supplier of system-level electronic design automation (EDA) software and services, announced the ope ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Plans For New China Facility
Delphi Electronics & Safety Expands Manufacturing Footprint In China KOKOMO, Ind., Feb. 23 -- Delphi announced that it will expand its current manufacturing capability in Suzhou, China. The company will invest $40.5 million to build two new manufacturing modules for Delphi Electronics & Safety Division to produce vario ... Continue reading
Drew Industries To Present at the Robins RV Roadshow
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--Feb. 23, 2004--Drew Industries , will be presenting at the Robins RV Roadshow- an Institutional Equity Conference focusing on the RV Industry. Making the presentation will be Leigh Abrams, President and CEO, and Fred Zinn, Executive Vice President and CFO February 26, 2004, at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has successfully completed a new $650 million secured term loan that was arranged by JPMorgan and Citigroup. The company intends to use approximately $335 million of the proceeds of the loan to partially repay its existing $583 million U ... Continue reading
Hella Receives Award for Technical Innovation
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Hella KG Hueck and Company, a global supplier of automotive lighting and electronics, has received a "Trophy of Excellence" for its technical innovations in the field of electronically- controlled bend lighting. The award was given by GIPA (the group of interprofessionals for products and se ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Pilots No. 30 TRIMSPA Dodge to his Fourth Victory at Rockingham
Media Contacts: Jason Wise, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com Spencer Andrews, Braun Racing, (704) 957-7695, spencer@braunracing.com -For Immediate Release- Jamie McMurray Pilots No. 30 TRIMSPA Dodge to his Fourth Victory at Rockingham MOORESVILLE, N.C., (February 22, 2004) --- Jamie McMurray conti ... Continue reading
Johnson Electric Opens Brushless DC Motor Technical Center In Italy
HONG KONG, Feb. 23 -- Johnson Electric today announced the opening of an engineering and production center in Moncalieri, Italy. The center will focus on brushless DC motors and electronic controls for automotive HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) applications. The new facility, which is located close to ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Enters Aftermarket Automotive Parts Industry Through a Significant Acquisition
CHICAGO--Feb. 23, 2004--LKQ Corporation , the largest nationwide provider of recycled OEM automotive replacement parts, today announced that it has acquired Global Trade Alliance, Inc., one of the largest suppliers of aftermarket collision automotive replacement parts in the Midwest. GTA operates primarily under the tr ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
COBURG, Ore., Feb. 23 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share. The first dividend will be payable on March 18, 2004 to stockholders of record on March 4, 2004. Monaco Coach Corporation has approximately 28 ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation to Present at the Robins RV Roadshow
COBURG, Ore.--Feb. 23, 2004--Monaco Coach Corporation , will be presenting at the Robins RV Roadshow- an Institutional Equity Conference focusing on the RV Industry. Making the presentation will be John Nepute, President and Marty Daley, Vice President and CFO. February 26, 2004, at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time This confere ... Continue reading
CANNES, France--Feb. 23, 2004--Action Engine Corporation (www.actionengine.com), the leading provider of Advanced Data Services (ADS) solutions for smart phones and devices, announced today a licensing agreement with Motorola, Inc. . Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola will embed Action Engine's ADS platform on ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Homestead preview
Florida momentum Orbit Racing enters the next Rolex Sports Car Series race with the best-possible power - the momentum of a big win. The team, based in nearby Jupiter, Fla., opened the season with a dominant performance in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Orbit led the GT class for 22 hours and 23 minutes of the 24-hour race, ... Continue reading
Pioneer Extends Partnership With Jaguar Racing
DETROIT, Feb. 23 -- Pioneer is today pleased to announce it is a major partner and sponsor of Jaguar Racing for the 2004 Formula One Season. Pioneer partnered with Jaguar Racing in the 2003 Formula One series and has supported the team with expertise and innovation to compliment the already technically advanced Formula ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 23 -- Just when you thought the auto show season was over ... it's time for the most important European event of the year, the Geneva Motor Show, and there'll be lots of news there next month. But why wait? TheCarConnection.com already has a complete preview of the Swiss show's most important unveilings. ... Continue reading
Red Carpet Stars Choose Green Cars
-- Some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Marcia Gay Harden, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, Will Ferrell and even two of the Hobbits, will be arriving at the red carpet at this years Academy Awards in alternative fuel vehicles rather than gas-guzzling limos. ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2004 Results
CLEVELAND, Feb. 23 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of first operation blanks, engineered welded blanks, complex stampings and modular assemblies for the automotive and heavy truck industries, will announce earnings for the first quarter ended January 31, 2004 on Thursday, February 26, 2004. A confer ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors to Present at the Robins RV Roadshow
CHARLOTTE, Mich.--Feb. 23, 2004--Spartan Motors , will be presenting at the Robins RV Roadshow - an Institutional Equity Conference focusing on the RV Industry. Making the presentation will be John Sztykiel, President, CEO, COO and Director. February 26, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time This conference presentation is ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors to Present at the Robins RV Roadshow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors to Present at the Robins RV Roadshow CHARLOTTE, Mich.-Feb. 23, 2004--Spartan Motors , will be presenting at the Robins RV Roadshow - an Institutional Equity Conference focusing on the RV Industry. Making the presentation will be John Sztykiel, Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Moto ... Continue reading
Target Team Finishes 21st at North Carolina Speedway
Contact: Heather Kincel, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (704) 662-9642, hkincel@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Target Team Finishes 21st at North Carolina Speedway Rockingham, N.C. (February 22, 2004) ---A bad break cost Casey Mears and the Target Team a top finish at North Carolina Speedway on Sunday. The t ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries To Present at the Robins RV Roadshow
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Feb. 23, 2004--Winnebago Industries , will be presenting at the Robins RV Roadshow - an Institutional Equity Conference focusing on the RV Industry. Making the presentation will be Ed Barker, Sr. VP & CFO and Sheila Davis, PR/IR Manager February 26, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time This conference pre ... Continue reading
Workmen's Auto Insurance Licenses Injury Sciences' WrExpert to Evaluate Automobile Claims
SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 23, 2004--Injury Sciences LLC announced today that Workmen's Auto Insurance Company of Los Angeles, Calif., is the latest licensee of WrExpert, Injury Sciences' flagship product for identifying exaggerated soft-tissue claims. Workmen's Auto joins a list of top carriers writing in California who are co ... Continue reading
http://www.w3.org/--Feb. 23, 2004--The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is present at the 3GSM 2004 Congress, from 23 to 26 February 2004, in Cannes, France. Over 25,000 visitors will have the opportunity to learn about W3C's efforts in Multimodal Interaction, Voice Browsing, Device Independence, and Multimedia Messagin ... Continue reading
NewBay FoneBlog to Provide Full 'Dot Com' Websites
CANNES, France--Feb. 23, 2004--NewBay FoneBlog, the world's leading phone blogging solution for mobile network operators, now offers users full domain names for their FoneBlog websites. Mobile phone users can now buy their own ".com", ".org" or ".net" domain name that will become their personal website. So, for example ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 23, 2004-- First Quarter Gross Margin Doubles As Cost, Quality Efforts On Target; Board Approves Plans For Development of New Line-Haul Heavy Truck Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, today reported ... Continue reading
CertainTeed Gears up Again With 2002 Daytona 500 Winner Ward Burton
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--Feb. 23, 2004--CertainTeed Corporation, one of North America's leading building products manufacturers, expands its marketing partnership in 2004 with NASCAR Nextel Cup driver and 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton. For the fourth consecutive year, Burton will represent the entire CertainTeed line o ... Continue reading
McMurray's Magic Continues at "The Rock"
Media Contact: Jason Wise, Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com -For Immediate Release- McMurray's Magic Continues at "The Rock" with Third-Place Finish ROCKINGHAM, N.C., (February 22, 2004) --- Jamie McMurray's love affair with North Carolina Speedway continued today as the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodg ... Continue reading
Wireless Carriers Now Joining The Commercial Telematics Bandwagon, Says ABI
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Feb. 23, 2004--A new crop of sophisticated, location-enabled wireless handsets is helping wireless carriers to integrate themselves deeper into the commercial telematics value chain, finds technology research firm ABI. Because of relatively high costs for embedded telematics hardware, the barriers of ... Continue reading
carSerfs: An Online Repair Advice Service For Cars And Trucks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE carSerfs: An Online Repair Advice Service For Cars And Trucks carSerfs Introduces Fee-Based Customized Auto Repair Info and Advice. ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 23, 2004 -- Have you ever been confused over car repairs and wished there was someone to turn to for advice? Have you ever been working on your vehi ... Continue reading
iQ Power Selected by DaimlerChrysler as Development Partner in New European X-By-Wire Project
MUNICH, Germany, February 23 -- iQ Power Technology Inc. (IQPR: OTC US Bulletin Board, IQP: Frankfurt) is pleased to report that its German subsidiary, iQ Battery Research and Development GmbH, has again been selected by DaimlerChrysler as a development partner for its trailblazing automotive project known as SPARC - S ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Gets First Top-Five of the Season at "The Rock"
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Sterling Marlin Gets First Top-Five of the Season at "The Rock" ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (February 23, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light Dodge drove into a fourth place finish for the Su ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz celebrates three world premieres at the International Motor Show in Geneva
Mercedes-Benz will use the 74th International Motor Show in Geneva to showcase the latest results of its second strategic product initiative. Three new Mercedes models will celebrate their world premieres: the alluring four-door CLS-Class Coupé, the sporty SLK Roadster and the new generation of the C-Class. Mercedes-B ... Continue reading
AAA Selects 13 Vehicles as Auto Guide Winners; Crossfire Named 'Cool Car'
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 23, 2004--AAA has selected 13 vehicles as best in their class, naming them the 2004 AAA Auto Guide winners. The sporty new Chrysler Crossfire has been named AAA's "Cool Car" of the year. Twelve categories are based on vehicle cost and type, while one, the Cool Car category, is based on unique charac ... Continue reading
Mazda3 Wins Canadian Car of the Year for 2004
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda3 Wins Canadian Car of the Year for 2004 Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 23, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's Mazda3 sports compact, a vehicle known as Axela in Japan, has been named Canadian Car of the Year for 2004 by the Automobile Journalists Association of ... Continue reading
ItalDesign unveils prototypes for the Geneva Motor Show
Respected Italian carrozzeria, ItalDesign will unveil two new striking concept cars at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. Italdesign Volta With the hybrid powered coupe Alessandro Volta, Fabrizio Giugiaro wanted to demonstrate that “green” power plants can also be a high performance car. Toyota provided to ... Continue reading
Ford settles on second China car production site
<a href="/cybercast/theautolab">Listen to Keith Bradsher</a>, Hong Kong Bureau Chief, New York Times and Author of Recently published updated version of HIGH AND MIGHTY, "Ford Said to Be Planning Assembly Plant in China"</p> SHANGHAI, Feb 23, 2004; Reuters reported that U.S. auto giant Ford Motor Co is planning to buil ... Continue reading
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Goes To Grenada For Conservation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2004 Arie Luyendyk Jr. Contact: Janie Vogel 440-808-1813, ilikeracing@comcast.net Greg Ray Contact: Kathy Prather 317-319-9751, kathy@gregray.com RACE CAR DRIVER ARIE LUYENDYK JR. TACKLES CONSERVATION OF BIG BILL FISH OFF THE COAST OF GRENADA - Indy Car Driver Greg Ray and the Oceanic ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Rockingham, Feb. 22
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SUBWAY 400 NORTH CAROLINA SPEEDWAY February 22, 2004 JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: "We ha ... Continue reading
Open Briefing. Orbital Engine Corp. CEO on Profit Improvement
PERTH, Australia, Feb. 22 -- Record of interview: corporatefile.com.au Orbital Engine Corporation Limited recently reported net profit of $2.1 million for the first half ended December 2003 compared with a loss of $2.9 million in the previous comparable period. The result is more than double your $1.0 million net profi ... Continue reading
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