Tony Pedregon Approves of Pacific Raceway's New Surface
Quaker State Racing Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pacific Raceways Friday Qualifying Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Prepares For Saturday Sessions Quaker State Racing Adapting to Challenging Condiitons KENT, Wash. (July 23, 2004) Tony Pedregon, who pilots the Quaker State Racing Monte Carl ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Solid in First Day of Seattle Qualifying
Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pacific Raceways Friday Qualifying Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Solid on Day One Advance Auto Parts Entry Navigating Pacific Raceways KENT, Wash. (July 23, 2004) Cruz Pedregon and the Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo Nitro Funny ... Continue reading
Bazemore drives to No. 5 on Friday in Seattle
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 14 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS PACIFIC RACEWAYS KENT, WASH. Race Dates: July 23-25, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE DRIVES TO NO. 5 IN SEATTLE FRIDAY QUALIFYING KENT, Wash. (July 23, ... Continue reading
Evening of Elegance Will Raise Proceeds for the Children's Lifesaving Foundation MALIBU, CA Jul 23, 2004; The pages of Robb Report magazine will come to life on the evening of Saturday, August 28, as the luxury lifestyle authority teams with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Air Royale International and the Children's Lifesaving ... Continue reading
Workers at DaimlerChrysler German Plant Agree to Forgo Raises in Exchange for Job Security
BERLIN July 23, 2004; David Rising writing for the AP reported that workers at DaimlerChrysler AG's largest plant in Germany agreed Friday to forgo raises and make other sacrifices in exchange for job security, the latest sign of an increased willingness by German employees to take cuts amid increasing global competiti ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday from Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tenn.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION BRISTOL DRAGWAY FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2004 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Drag racing action underway at Winnebago Thunder Valley Challenge at Bristol Dragway BRISTOL, Tenn. - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series comp ... Continue reading
Samenvatting: Resultaten Volkswagen over eerste halfjaar 2004
Autofabrikant Volkswagen heeft in de eerste helft van 2004 een 7,3% hogere omzet behaald dan in dezelfde periode in 2003. De operationele winst zonder buitengewone baten en lasten daalde in vergelijking met vorig jaar met 19,8% tot 979 miljoen euro. Volkswagen schrijft de winstdaling toe aan aanhoudend lastige marktoms ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Dedicates its New World Headquarters
DETROIT, July 23 -- American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) dedicated its new world headquarters in Detroit, Michigan today, in a ceremony that included the Mayor of the City of Detroit, the Honorable Kwame Kilpatrick, and Detroit City Council President Maryann Mahaffey. The Honorable Jennifer Granholm, Governor of the Sta ... Continue reading
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--July 23, 2004-- Innovative learning program to deliver critical training and information to more than 2500 geographically dispersed employees of the Renault Dealership Network SumTotal Systems , the industry's largest provider of learning and business performance products, services and processes, ... Continue reading
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--July 23, 2004--Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc., the leader in service tools for the HVAC&R professional, today announced that it has opened a European distribution center. The new distribution center will give wholesalers and service technicians quicker access to the highest moving and most popula ... Continue reading
Five Mall Racing Center Conversions Completed On Schedule
FIVE MALL RACING CENTER CONVERSIONS WITH CHECKER FLAG LIGHTNING COMPLETED ON SCHEDULE INDIANAPOLIS (July 19, 2004) – Interactive Motorsports and Entertainment Corporation (OTCBB:IMTS) Chairman and CEO William R. Donaldson reported today that five mall conversions are completed with Checker Flag Lightning. The mal ... Continue reading
Sul Ross State University Wins Award from AAA Texas for Efforts to Reduce Drinking and Driving
HOUSTON--July 23, 2004--Sul Ross State University, located in a small Texas town with the highest beer sales per capita in Texas, has won a regional prize for its efforts to reduce drinking and driving. Sul Ross State University competed against other universities and colleges in six western states to develop and imple ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Celebrates Chrysler Financial's Big '40'
Chrysler Financial Celebrates 40 Years of Financing as a 'Sign of Good Things to Come' FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 23 -- Chrysler Financial, a business unit of DaimlerChrysler Services North America celebrates its 40th anniversary today. As the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge dealers preferred finance choice, DaimlerChry ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: The Professor Will Roll the Dice in Seattle
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net The Professor Will Roll the Dice in Seattle GM Performance Parts team to try radically new set-up at Pacific Raceways SUGAR HILL, GA., July 21, 2004 - Throughout his stellar NHRA Pro Stock career, Warren Johnson has pioneered many co ... Continue reading
Portland Testing and 1st Practice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com Hayner Ready For Portland GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO Has Good Test Session Portland, Ore. – July 23, 2004 Taking advantage of a promoter’s test day at the Portland International Raceway, the GMAC/Trenton Forging #5 GTO team took a l ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS--July 23, 2004--FastenTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty components that support critical applications in a broad range of end-markets, today announced record revenues and operating income for the third quarter ended June 30, 2004. The Company reported record reve ... Continue reading
Cytosport To Sponsor Denver Trans-Am Race with Featured Guest and NFL Star Bill Romanowski
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CYTOSPORT TO SPONSOR DENVER TRANS-AM RACE WITH FEATURED GUEST AND NFL STAR BILL ROMANOWSKI INDIANAPOLIS (July 23, 2004) ‹ CytoSport will sponsor the Motorock Trans-Am Series race at the Centrix Grand Prix of Denver. The event, sc ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Media Conf.
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SIEMENS 300 ADVANCE NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY July 23, 2004 DALE EARNHARDT JR., DRIVER OF THE NO. 8 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO IN THE NEXTEL CUP SERIES, ... Continue reading
Road Trip: MINI MotoringGear Hits the Highway and Unexpected Backroad Turns
Motoring Lifestyle Collection Tunes Up the Fashion Scene with Versatile Clothing and Accessories Inspired by MINI WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 23 -- MINI MotoringGear motors onto the fashion scene with vibrant colors and signature urban designs inspired by the adventurous attitude of the MINI automobile brand, providing ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - July 19, 2004ction
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 23 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 255,223 units, up substantially from the 124,738 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tot ... Continue reading
New Jaguar XJ Stars With Catwoman
IRVINE, Calif., July 23 -- The cat is out of the bag -- Catwoman has found her purr-fect driving partner in Jaguar's new XJ sedan. In Warner Bros. Pictures' highly anticipated Catwoman, opening in theaters today, the feline fatale comes face to face with a very different kind of cat -- the new supercharged Jaguar XJR. ... Continue reading
Toyota Cleared in Road Rage Crash -- Judge Enters Final Order in 4Runner Rollover Trial
STOCKTON, Calif. & MINNEAPOLIS--July 23, 2004--On July 9, Judge K. Peter Sears of San Joaquin County Superior Court entered final judgment in favor of Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., ending a four-year legal battle challenging the handling, stability, and roof strength of the 1995 4Runner ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BOWTIE BULLET POINTS: Chevrolet Notes for the Menards A.J. Foyt Indy 225 The Milwaukee Mile Round 9 of 16, Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Sunday, July 25, 3:30 p.m. EDT TV: ABC (live), 3:30 p.m. EDT * The Miracle Mile The sec ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Second Quarter Results
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 23 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today reported higher net earnings for the quarter ended June 27, 2004. The Company recorded net earnings of $2.6 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, versus net ear ... Continue reading
Automotive Capital Group Announces New Chairman, CEO/President
Scott Miller Brings Considerable Experience Serving on the Board of Directors of Numerous Public Companies Listed on Nasdaq, American Stock Exchange, and New York Stock Exchange SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 23 -- Automotive Capital Group, Inc. today announced the appointment of the companies new CEO/President, Scott Miller. ... Continue reading
New Sports League Races Into Southern California
- Fans Have Chance to Compete in XMODS Racing League National Tournament and Race Against Kevin Hartman, Star Goalie for the Los Angeles Galaxy - WHAT: This weekend, RadioShack is bringing the XMODS Stop.Drop.Race! tour to Southern California, giving thousands of die-hard car enthusiasts and radio control (RC) car race ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Edge Slightly Higher
HOUSTON--July 23, 2004--Pump prices in Texas edged slightly higher for the second straight week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for regular self-serve gasoline is $1.917 a gallon, 0.7 cent higher than last week's average. The Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve increased 0. ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 23, 2004--Strong sales in all business units and across nearly every market segment pushed Cummins Inc. to record revenues and sharply higher profits in the second quarter. Sales were $2.12 billion, while net earnings climbed to $82 million, or $1.76 a share, on a fully diluted basis - a 485 percen ... Continue reading
Delphi Opens New Technical Center in Korea
New center reaffirms commitment to Korean market J.T. Battenberg III leads inauguration of major investment for Delphi SEOUL, South Korea, July 23 -- Delphi Corp. officially opened its second Korean technical center during a ceremony this week in Seoul. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) D ... Continue reading
PACCAR Surges to Record Profits
BELLEVUE, Wash.--July 23, 2004--"PACCAR Inc reported record revenues and net income for the second quarter and first half of 2004," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. "This is a great achievement that reflects the innovative contribution of PACCAR's 20,000 employees worldwide. PACCAR has earned ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Quarterly Dividend
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--July 23, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share payable on September 1, 2004 to shareholders of record on August 9, 2004. About UnitedAuto UnitedAuto, which has ... Continue reading
Ford Hopes Infusion of New Vehicles Will Improve Disappointing Sales, Following 4.3 Percent Decline
ROMEO, Mich. July 22, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. is in the midst of launching nine new or revamped vehicles in 90 days, its biggest-ever product offensive and an effort the company says should give a lift to what have been disappointing sales this year. Ford reported second-quar ... Continue reading
Ford Says It Will Add Anti-Rollover Technology in Explorer, Other SUVS Beginning in 2005 Model Year
DEARBORN, Mich. July 22, 2004; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. says it will add anti-rollover technology to its Ford Explorer and three other sport utility vehicle for the 2005 model year. The Explorer has been the target of hundreds of lawsuits that say it is prone to roll over. Ford said Thursday that it is putti ... Continue reading
Image Sensing Systems Announces Record Second Quarter Financial Results
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 22 -- Image Sensing Systems, Inc. , market leading developer and manufacturer of video-based traffic management systems, announced today continued record financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2004, marking the ninth consecutive quarter with net income exceeding net income repor ... Continue reading
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sportsman Tour / A.R.C.H. Night at SSP Postponed Until Sunday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (July 22, 2004) â“ Racing action on Thursday night, July 22, at the Susquehanna Speedway Park has been postponed due to rain until Sunday night, July 25. On Sunday night, SSP wi ... Continue reading
Ann Arbor, Mich., Area Family to Compete in National "Minivan Summer Games"
Pearlman Family, Heading to New York to Represent Ann Arbor, Mich., in Games; Going for Gold to Win a Trip Anywhere in the World and a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country -- More than 5,560 families nationwide entered online to compete in one of the eight regional semi-final events and advance to the finals in New York City o ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Names Charles Robinson Vice President of Finance and Insurance
NEW YORK, July 22 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that Charles Robinson has joined Asbury as Vice President of Finance and Insurance. Mr. Robinson will replace Thomas G. McCollum, who recently left this position to take over as C ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Names John McGill to New Supply Chain, Emerging Markets Position
CHICAGO, July 22 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced the appointment of John J. McGill to the newly created position of Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Champion of Emerging Market Utilization. "This appointment is a milestone in our strategic growth plan," said Timothy M. Manganello, Chairman and CEO. "The creat ... Continue reading
Fireman's Fund Supports Auto Insurance Reform in Testimony at the C.A.R. Hearings
NOVATO, Calif.--July 22, 2004--A representative for the Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies today testified in support of personal automobile insurance reform measures currently under consideration by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance Commissioner Julianne Bowler and the Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurance (CAR) G ... Continue reading
Garland, Texas, Area Family To Compete in National "Minivan Summer Games"
Hutt Family, Heading to New York to Represent Garland, Texas, in Games; Going for Gold to Win a Trip Anywhere in the World and a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country -- More than 5,560 families nationwide entered online to compete in one of the eight regional semi-final events and advance to the finals in New York City on July ... Continue reading
Gehl Company and Manitou Announce Strategic Alliance in the U.S. Telescopic Handler Markets
WEST BEND, Wis.--July 22, 2004--Gehl Company Gehl announced the formation of a strategic alliance with Manitou, the world's largest manufacturer of telescopic handlers. Beginning in 2005, Gehl and Manitou will distribute select models of each other's telescopic handler product lines in the U.S. agricultural and constru ... Continue reading
JAC Products Hires New Domestic Vehicle Manager
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., July 22 -- JAC Products, a leading manufacturer of automotive functional exterior trim, announces the appointment of Noel von Ranka, New Business Development Manager for the original domestic vehicle manufacturers. He will share new business development responsibilities with Brian Henderson, who ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Payment of Dividend for Second Quarter of 2004
LOWELL, Ark.--July 22, 2004--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors today declared the regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of five cents per share, payable August 20, 2004, to stockholders of record August 2, 2004. ... Continue reading
Kalamazoo, Mich., Area Family to Compete in National "Minivan Summer Games"
Herring Family, Heading to New York to Represent Kalamazoo, Mich., in Games; Going for Gold to Win a Trip Anywhere in the World and a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country -- More than 5,560 families nationwide entered online to compete in one of the eight regional semi-final events and advance to the finals in New York City on ... Continue reading
Penn Yann, N.Y., Area Family to Compete in National "Minivan Summer Games"
Wunder Family, Heading to New York to Represent Penn Yann, N.Y., in Games; Going for Gold to Win a Trip Anywhere in the World and a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country -- More than 5,560 families nationwide entered online to compete in one of the eight regional semi-final events and advance to the finals in New York City on J ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Denies Merit of Shareholder Class Action
DAYTON, Ohio, July 22 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company responded to a press release concerning a shareholder class action filed against the company today by the law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP. "We have seen the press release by a plaintiff's law firm seeking additional plaintiffs to join their lawsuit agains ... Continue reading
Spark a New Love Affair at the LoveMercedes Tour
Premier Experiential Marketing Event Celebrates Consumers' Love of Mercedes While Raising Scholarships for Local Students MONTVALE, N.J., July 22 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will be hitting the road this summer with its largest ever experiential marketing event called the "LoveMercedes Tour." MBUSA will take all nine ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Schedule for Quarterly Release and Conference Call
NEW YORK--July 22, 2004--Standard Motor Products, Inc. automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2004 on Monday, July 26, 2004 before the opening of the stock market. Management will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time ... Continue reading
Valeo: 2004 First Half Results
- Improvement in Income and Free Cash Flow - Strong Increase in Order Intake PARIS, July 22 -- Valeo's Board of Directors, which met today, approved the consolidated results for the first half 2004. In millions of euros 1st half Quarterly evolution 2004* 2004 2003 Change 2nd quarter 1st quarter Sales 4,928 4,846 + 1.7% ... Continue reading
Wake Forest, N.C., Area Family to Compete in National 'Minivan Summer Games'
Warren Family, Heading to New York to Represent North Carolina, in Games; Going for Gold to win a Trip Anywhere in the World and a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country -- More than 5,560 families nationwide entered online to compete in one of the eight regional semi-final events and advance to the finals in New York City on Ju ... Continue reading
Washington, D.C., Area Family to Compete in National 'Minivan Summer Games'
Grace Family, Heading to New York to Represent Alexandria, Va., in Games; Going for Gold to Win a Trip Anywhere in the World and a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country -- More than 5,560 families nationwide entered online to compete in one of the eight regional semi-final events and advance to the finals in New York City on Ju ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts/Cruz Pedregon Seattle Preview
Advance Auto Parts Racing Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pacific Raceways Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Heads to Pacific Raceways New Surface to Challenge Advance Auto Parts Racing Team KENT, Wash. (July 21, 2004) Cruz Pedregon, driver of the Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo Nitro F ... Continue reading
Quaker State Racing/Tony Pedregon Seattle Preview
Quaker State Racing Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pacific Raceways Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Awaits Seattle, New Surface Quaker State Racing Ready for Pacific Northwest KENT, Wash. (July 22, 2004) A new racing surface will greet Tony Pedregon and the Quaker State Racing Monte ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Slow Slide of Gas Prices Reaches Eighth Straight Week
LOS ANGELES--July 23, 2004--Retail gasoline prices continued their slow slide last week, but stubbornly high prices in the wholesale market could bring an end to the eight-week downward cycle at the pump, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve regula ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG: Interim Report January-June 2004
WOLFSBURG, Germany--July 23, 2004-- - First-half sales revenue up 7.3 % on previous year - Operating profit before special items down 19.8 % against previous year at 979 million EUR due to continuing difficult market conditions and unfavourable exchange rates; second quarter strong improvement on first - Operating prof ... Continue reading
General Motors' Customer Satisfaction Scores Zoom Upward In J.D. Power And Associates CSI Study
Overall Score Improves By 12 Index Points; All GM Brands Score Above Industry Average - Buick And Cadillac In Top 5 DETROIT - General Motors and its dealers are making significant strides in customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) StudySM released yesterd ... Continue reading
GM Breaks Ground For $385 Million Engineering Centralization Business Unit
New building will consolidate 1600 GM jobs in Pontiac PONTIAC, Mich. - GM and government officials today broke ground on a $385 million engineering facility at GM Powertrain's headquarters site here. The new facility will consolidate 1600 jobs, or most of GM's Michigan powertrain engineering and laboratory operations, ... Continue reading
Pontiac Announces 2005 G6 Sedan Pricing
Detroit July 23, 2004; General Motors' Pontiac Division today announced introductory pricing for the Pontiac G6 sedan, an all-new vehicle that delivers total performance, style and refinement. Sales of the G6 sports sedan begin in September 2004. Pricing for the G6 sports sedan will begin at $21,300 manufacturer's sugg ... Continue reading
Michigan Supreme Court Overturns $21 Million Sexual Harassment Verdict Against DaimlerChrysler
LANSING, Mich. July 23, 2004; The AP reported that the Michigan Supreme Court threw out a $21 million verdict against DaimlerChrysler AG in a sexual harassment case brought by an autoworker, saying the amount was "so excessive and so clearly the product of passion and prejudice." In a 4-3 ruling Thursday, the court sen ... Continue reading
International Automotive Design Panel at Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance News Conference
WHAT: Designers discuss European and Asian influences on automotive interiors as part of a panel moderated by TheCarConnection.com's Paul Eisenstein and sponsored by Visteon Corporation. Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance officials will also outline a week of events, including the Premiere Night at the Fox Theatre later ... Continue reading
Valeo: 2004 First Half Results
PARIS, France, July 22 -- - Improvement in Income and Free Cash Flow - Strong Increase in Order Intake Valeo's Board of Directors, which met today, approved the consolidated results for the first half 2004. In millions of euros 1st half Quarterly evolution 2004(1) 2004 2003 Change 2nd quarter 1st quarter Sales 4,928 4, ... Continue reading
Portland Fans Celebrate Mustang's 40th Birthday and Portland Debut of New 2005 Model, July 31
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- More than 500 Portland-area Mustang fans will host a 40th birthday party for their favorite car on Saturday, July 31. The celebration will also be the Portland debut of the all-new 2005 Mustang, which goes on sale this fall. The party, hosted by the Vancouver Mustangs Unlimited car club, wil ... Continue reading
Autobytel Reports Results for Second Quarter 2004
IRVINE, Calif.--July 22, 2004--Autobytel Inc. -- Revenues increase 45% year over year to a record $31.5 million -- EBITDA increases 31% year over year to $2.2 million Leading Internet automotive marketing services company Autobytel Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Highl ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Targets ALMS Championship with Portland Grand Prix
Petersen/ White Lightning Targets ALMS Championship with Portland Grand Prix PORTLAND, Ore., July 22, 2004 - Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing comes into Sunday's American Le Mans Portland Grand Prix targeting the 2004 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) team championship. The No. 31 Westward Ho Casino/ MMPIE/ PA ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Taps Cynthia Niekamp to Head Torque Transfer Business
CHICAGO, July 22 -- BorgWarner Inc. today named Cynthia "Cindy" A. Niekamp President and General Manager of BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems, Drivetrain Group, and Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. She succeeds John J. McGill who was appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Cham ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Continues Acquisition Program - Chicago-Style
TULSA, Okla., July 22 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced its corporate operations subsidiary has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operation serving the Chicago O'Hare International and Midway airports. The acquisition, effective Sep ... Continue reading
AAA Strollerthon Will Fund Child Safety Seats and Booster Seats
AURORA, Ill., July 22 -- Low-income families in need of child safety seats or booster seats will benefit from the state's first ever AAA Strollerthon event, taking place Saturday, August 7 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, led by AAA President and COO Steve Bernth. Volunteers, made up of AAA employees, members and the pub ... Continue reading
Ford Quietly Ends Natural Gas Vehicle Production in the U.S. While Touting Its Goals to Meet EPA Standards SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 22 -- The California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (CNGVC) continues to question Ford Motor Company's decision to end production of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) while today the company tout ... Continue reading
Movie Shoot at SSP on Saturday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COMMUNITY RALLIES AROUND INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM Harrisburg, PA (July 4, 2004) From July 2nd through August 1st a film crew will be in the Central PA area shooting the independent feature film, The Guatemalan Handshake. Filming entirely on location in Steelton, Middletown, and Dillsburg, the mov ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Showing Strong Despite Steep Learning Curve
Hearn Motorsports Showing Strong Despite Steep Learning Curve PORTLAND, Ore., July 22, 2004 - Hearn Motorsports is a rookie team, with a rookie driver and a rookie car owner. So, how is it that a new team can have veterans of the Star Mazda North American Championship Tour watching over their shoulder for the No. 70 Sh ... Continue reading
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