* Height, noted author and Chairwoman of the National Council of Negro Women, will address Chrysler Group employees, sign copies of her memoir The DaimlerChrysler African-American Network (DCAAN) will sponsor the visit and book signing of Dr. Dorothy Height, noted Civil Rights activist, author, and Chairwoman of the Na ... Continue reading
Autodesk and Design News Name Ford Executive Director 'Woman in Engineering'
Ford's Barb Samardzich Represents Inspiration and Role Model; Autodesk Funds Grant to Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering CHICAGO, National Design and Engineering Show, Feb. 24 -- Autodesk, Inc. , the world's leading design software and digital content company, is proud to sponsor the 21st Annual Design ... Continue reading
Customized Vespa® Designed by Coach Featured on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to be Auctioned on eBay
Vehicle Design Inspired by Coach's Limited Edition "Poppy" Collection, and Featuring Autographs of Guests Appearing on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Throughout February 100% of Auction Proceeds to Benefit "Peace Games" February 2004 (Newstream) -- Starting Monday, February 23rd, viewers of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" can b ... Continue reading
Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. Announces European Order
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--Feb. 24, 2004--Accident Prevention Plus Inc. (OTCBB:ACPL) has received a purchase order from Europe for 160 units. According to ASTR this is the first of a series of orders for the APP products. ASTR signed a distribution agreement with Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. over a year ago feeling th ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Heads to Grand Prix of Miami
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Delphi Hosts Eighth Annual Matchmaker Conference
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, NMSDC President Harriet Michel to attend TROY, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Delphi Corp. will host its eighth consecutive Automotive Matchmaker Conference at the Lansing Convention Center, March 2-3, 2004. The Honorable Governor of Michigan Jennifer M. Granholm is scheduled to attend, as well as N ... Continue reading
dodge teleconference with brendan gaughan
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Teleconference Clear!Blue Rockingham Recap, Las Vegas Advance 704-975-3232 BRENDAN GAUGHAN (No. 77 Kodak Easy Care Dodge) WHAT CROSSES OVER FROM THE TRUCK TO THE CUP SERIES? "A lot of stuff crosses over. One of the great things about the Craftsman Truck Series right now is the c ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 24, 2004--DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of fleet safety technology, today announced that five fleets have received DriveCam Certification. They are TruGreen Chemlawn of West Tampa, Fla.; America Ambulance Service, Inc. of Springfield, Ill.; Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) of ... Continue reading
Firestone Class Action Lawsuit Hearing Postponed
--The court hearing on the motion to certify the lawsuit against Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. for alleged defects in its Firestone Steeltex tire series as a national class action has been postponed by California Superior Court Judge Christopher J. Sheldon. The hearing was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - February 2004 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's February 2004 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, March 2, 2004 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the ... Continue reading
GDT-Canada to Release Ninth Consecutive Data Update; Expanded Production to Enhance Data Delivery
TORONTO--Feb. 24, 2004--Geographic Data Technology Canada, a developer of premier map databases, today announced the update of Dynamap(R) Canada featuring increased street and address coverage and enhanced positional accuracy across Canada. Enhancements and additions to Dynamap Canada v. 8.0 bring the database's total ... Continue reading
Goodyear Radials Take off on Qantas' Jetstar Airways A320 Fleet
SINGAPORE, Feb. 24 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that its Flight Radial aviation tires have been selected to outfit Qantas Airways' new low-cost carrier Jetstar Airways. The world leader in aviation tires is showcasing its radial tires for commercial and military applications here at Asian Aeros ... Continue reading
Leading UK Car Rental Company Holiday Autos Streamlines And Increases Customer Service with RightNow
BOZEMAN, Mont., Feb. 24 -- RightNow(R) Technologies, the leading on-demand CRM company focused on customer service, today announced that leading UK car rental company Holiday Autos has cut emails to its UK customer service center by 50 percent, a reduction of 250 a day, and telephone calls by 20 percent, a reduction of ... Continue reading
Mazda North American Operations Selects Systemware, Inc. for Enterprise Content Management
DALLAS--Feb. 24, 2004-- Software provides 700 Mazda North American Dealers with browser-based accessibility to all enterprise content Systemware, Inc., an innovative leader in enterprise content integration software today announced that Mazda North American Operations, the importer and distributor of Mazda vehicles, pa ... Continue reading
Merger of Fuel FX and Fuel FX International Creates New Opportunities
DALLAS--Feb. 24, 2004--Fuel FX, Inc. and Fuel FX International, Inc. announce the companies will merge and operate under the global moniker Fuel FX International, Inc. On Feb. 20, 2004, private investment group Fuel FX Industries, Inc. completed two acquisitions of Fuel FX majority stock ownership by Soil Savers, Inc. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Pushes Car Design and Development with SGI Supercomputing and Storage Solutions
VW Group Car Maker Selects 96-Processor SGI Altix 3000 Supercluster to Anchor HPC Installation with 16TB of Storage MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 24 -- Silicon Graphics today announced that the computing department of Skoda Auto, a car producer (part of VW Group) and leading Czech manufacturing company, has selected SGI( ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. has achieved Ford Motor Company's first ever Quality 1 (Q1) Recognition for strategic information technology (IT) vendors. The Q1 recognition is a stringent process that Ford's vendors are judged upon to prove they have met Ford's highest quality requirements. Of F ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Homestead preview
champion at home Terry Borcheller has a lot to offer his hometown crowd this week. Although he collects his mail in Gainesville, Ga., he still considers Hialeah, Fla. (near Miami) home. He returns this week carrying the 2003 Rolex Sports Car Series DP driver title - his sixth professional race championship in as many y ... Continue reading
The Coast Distribution System, Inc. to Present at the Robins RV Roadshow
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--Feb. 24, 2004--The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV), will be presenting at the Robins RV Roadshow- an Institutional Equity Conference focusing on the RV Industry. Making the presentation will be Tim McGuire, Chairman and CEO. February 26, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time This conference pr ... Continue reading
Travel Industry Executives Join Forces to Discuss Industry-Wide Issues
PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Feb. 24 -- Top executives representing the airline, hotel, cruise and car rental industries recently participated in the first Active International Travel Advisory Board Meeting. Board members representing Spirit Airlines, Super Clubs/International Lifestyles, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Aimbridge H ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 24, 2004--ValuSoft(R), a division of THQ Inc. and leading global publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, and TOKYOPOP Inc. today announced the release of Initial D(R): Mountain Vengeance. Through a licensing agreement with TOKYOPOP, ValuSoft brings the high-speed racing action ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 24, 2004--The utilitarian aspect of fractional horsepower motors makes it rather difficult for manufacturers to win the brand loyalty of end-users. In this highly competitive, price-driven aftermarket, offering value-added services could give participants the necessary boost to stay "top-of-the- ... Continue reading
SAE World Congress Press Pre-Registration Deadline Extended
Warrendale, PA - February 24, 2004 - SAE International has extended the pre-registration deadline for journalists who are planning to attend the SAE World Congress, March 8-11, 2004, at Cobo Center, Detroit, MI. To date, credentials for over 200 journalists have been verified. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh ... Continue reading
Keith May Appointed Senior Vice President, Sales Operations for Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 24 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the promotion of Keith May to the position of senior vice president, sales operations at the company's Montvale, N.J. headquarters effective March 1, 2004. In his new position as senior vice president, sales operations, May will have overall responsibility ... Continue reading
Kayo Corp. Agrees to Create 'Pierre Elliott Signature Series' Chains For Diamond Powersports
Deal Expected to Result in an Additional $100,000 in Sales This Year FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 24 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that Kayo Corp. has agreed to create "Pierre Elliott Signature Series Chains." The deal is expected to bring Diamond Powersports an additional $100,000 i ... Continue reading
Gentex Automatic-Dimming Mirrors on Ford Minivans
ZEELAND, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior automatic-dimming mirrors for the new Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey. Gentex auto-dimming mirrors automatically darken to reduce glare from the headlamp ... Continue reading
Perceptron System Used in New Aluminum Manufacturing Process on New Jaguar XJ
Systems Measure Product and Process PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 24 -- Perceptron Inc. today announced that Jaguar has chosen its measurement system to help develop and manage a new aluminum body manufacturing process on the new XJ at the Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, UK production facility. The XJ is the latest example of an ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--Feb. 24, 2004--Drinks, dining, comfortable lounge, pool and patio, friendly staff, personal attention. A luxury hotel, right? No, this is CrownClub, the world's first members-only sales and service center dedicated to pampering luxury RV owners. CrownClub opens Tuesday, March 2 with more than 3,400 members ... Continue reading
Compare Lease Programs at LeaseCompare.com
CINCINNATI--Feb. 24, 2004--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, announced the addition of its new Banner ADvantage program on its website www.LeaseCompare.com. LeaseCompare.com, as its name suggests, offers consumers instant lease quotes from multiple lenders f ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 24 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share for shareholders of record on March 15, 2004. The dividend will be payable April 15, 2004. About Sonic Automotive, Inc. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 300 Company, is on ... Continue reading
Visteon and Boston Acoustics Bring Branded Audio to Chrysler Vehicles
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 24 -- The Visteon/Boston Acoustics partnership is yielding new branded audio business for the Chrysler Group. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The result of the Visteon/Boston Acoustics partnership is currently a custom-designed, engineered and equalized Boston Acou ... Continue reading
Most Washington State Drivers Consider Cell Phone Use Unsafe
PEMCO Insurance Poll Questions Washington Drivers About Cell Phone Use SEATTLE, Feb. 24 -- According to a poll of Washington drivers commissioned by PEMCO Insurance, the majority use a cell phone while driving, and an even larger proportion think doing so is unsafe. The poll shows most drivers believe cell phones cause ... Continue reading
ZAP CEO Discovers 'Waking Giant' in China
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 24 -- Steve Schneider, CEO for electric car startup ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) , says that during his trade mission to jump-start electric car production, he found China's emerging economy to be a "waking giant." Schneider was the invited guest of renowned electric car authority Dr. CC Chan on ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Reports Fourth Quarter EPS Of $0.52; and Record Full-Year EPS Of $1.92
MEDFORD, Ore.--Feb. 24, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. : 3.6% Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that fourth quarter 2003 net earnings from continuing operations increased 31% to $9.9 million from $7.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2002. Earnings per share from continuing operations increased 27% to $0.52 as compared to ... Continue reading
Perot Systems Awarded Three-Year, $28 Million Contract With Budget Truck Rental
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Perot Systems Corporation today announced that it had been awarded a three-year, $28 million information technology (IT) outsourcing contract extension with Budget Truck Rental, a division of Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. As part of the contract, Perot Systems will continue to provide data cen ... Continue reading
Mazda Appoints Brian Colianni to Vice President, Customer Service and Parts Operations
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 24 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Brian P. Colianni to vice president, customer service and parts operations, effective March 1. Colianni will be responsible for service and parts, technical service, logistics inventory and distribution, parts supply, a ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Names Patricia Gaulin Vice President, Toyota Team
LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 24 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the appointment of Patricia Gaulin as vice president, Toyota OEM team. In this role, Gaulin will be responsible for directing the overall profitability of Toyota within Polk's OEM organization by managing the development, production, sale and delivery of p ... Continue reading
Auction of World's Most Expensive Car to Benefit Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
* Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren On Block March 16, 2004 in L.A. * Absentee Bids Accepted From Public * Funds Support Projects for At-Risk Youth Around the World * Auction Hosted By Edwin Moses, John McEnroe, Tony Hawk, among others NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- To celebrate its official launch in this country, The Laureus Sport For ... Continue reading
Toyota Supports Kentucky Community Technical College System
February 23, 2004 -- Georgetown, KY -- Toyota has a strong relationship with the Kentucky Community Technical College System (KCTCS). Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., recently made an installment donation ($50,000), the second of a five-year pledge. This contribution is split 50/50 with Toyota Motor Manufact ... Continue reading
Frank McDonald to Retire as Cummins Vice President
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 24, 2004--Cummins Inc. announced today that Frank McDonald, Vice President and General Manager - Heavy Duty Engine Business, will retire from the Company in April. During his 17 years with Cummins, McDonald has been instrumental in raising the bar on quality and helping grow key parts of the Compan ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 24 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced results today for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003. Income from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 was $19.3 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to prior year results of $25.6 million, or $0.61 per ... Continue reading
Intier Automotive announces 2003 fourth quarter and fiscal year results
NEWMARKET, ON, Feb. 23 -- Intier Automotive Inc. (TSX: IAI.A, NASDAQ: IAIA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003. Sales were $1,422 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003, up 35% compared to $1,055 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002. Diluted ... Continue reading
EaglePicher Enters Indian Marketplace With Commercial Batteries
Teams With Industry Leader SAR NEW DELHI, India, Feb. 24 -- EaglePicher Incorporated (Phoenix, Ariz.) and SAR Silicon Systems Pvt. Ltd. (New Delhi, India) are working together to bring the latest in battery technology to India, the country with one of the world's fastest growing economy. With decades of experience in b ... Continue reading
Trailer Boats Magazine Names the Nissan Titan Tow Vehicle of the Year
CARSON, Calif., Feb. 24 -- The Nissan Titan SE Crew Cab 4x4, powered by the 5.6L Endurance V-8, is the winner of Trailer Boats' 2004 Tow Vehicle of the Year competition. Editors of Trailer Boats magazine awarded this first-ever win for Nissan, and it comes on the heels of the debut of Nissan's first full-size pickup. " ... Continue reading
Worldwide production up at Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, down at other Japanese automakers
TOKYO February 24, 2004; The AP reported that global production rose at Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. in January but fell at Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., the companies said Tuesday. Worldwide production at Toyota, Japan's top automaker, climbed 10.2 perce ... Continue reading
Arie Luyendyk Jr. Homestead-Miami 100 Pre-Race Release
For Immediate Release February 24, 2004 Media Contact: Janie Vogel (440) 808-1813 ilikeracing@comcast.net ARIE LUYENDYK, JR. PRE-RACE RELEASE "Homestead-Miami 100" Homestead-Miami Speedway February 27-29, 2004 FAST FACTS 2004 MENARDS INFINITI PRO SERIES #5 Sam Schmidt Motorsports Dallara / Infiniti / Firestone Driver: ... Continue reading
Broadcom Supplies Johnson Controls With Advanced Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology
Hands-Free Phone Calls and Other Features Now Possible Using Broadcom(R) Blutonium(R) Technology IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 24 -- Broadcom Corporation , a leading provider of silicon solutions enabling broadband communications, today announced that Johnson Controls has selected the company to supply the Broadcom(R) Blutonium ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigating GM Pickups
Government Investigating Reports of Tailgates Falling Off General Motors Pickups Without Warning WASHINGTON February 23, 2004; The AP reported that the government is investigating reports that tailgates are falling off the back of General Motors Corp. pickup trucks without warning. The investigation could potentially a ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON February 23, 2004; Takeshi Takeuchi writing for Dow Jones reported that Toyota Motor Corp. will keep president Fujio Cho in his current position beyond June, when his current term expires, the Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun reported on its Web site Monday. Some insiders had been speculating that Cho, 67, wou ... Continue reading
GM Racing Q&A: 2004 Chevrolet IRL Preview DETROIT, Feb. 23, 2004 - Chevrolet finished the 2003 Indy Racing League IndyCar Series with a flourish, winning three of the final five races, capturing a pair of poles and setting the record for the fastest race in motorsports history. The challenge for GM Racing in 2004 is to ... Continue reading
Goudy Named PPG Vice President, Automotive Aftermarket
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 23, 2004--Garry A. Goudy has been appointed vice president of PPG Industries' automotive aftermarket comprising automotive refinish coatings, automotive replacement glass and insurance and services. While continuing to lead PPG's refinish coatings business, Goudy assumes broader responsibility for all ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2004 Solara Convertible, MR2 Spyder, and New Celica Action Package
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 23 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2004 Camry Solara Convertible, the 2004 MR2 Spyder mid-engine sports car and the 2004 Celica sport coupe equipped with the Action Package. The MR2 Spyder and Celica with Act ... Continue reading
Subaru Extends Agreement With International Mountain Bicycling Association
-- Longstanding Partnership Continues to Create, Enhance, and Preserve Trail Opportunities for Thousands of Mountain Bikers -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 23 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced ... Continue reading
Armor Holdings, Inc. Announces New $31.0 Million Contract for Vehicle Armor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 23 -- Armor Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products and vehicle armor systems, announced today that it has executed a new contract to provide hard armoring for transport vehicles and HMMWVs. The Company received a contract from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive ... Continue reading
3rd Annual GM ten Celebrates Southern California Car Culture
The celebration of today’s hottest cars, stars and fashion come together for a night of charity HOLLYWOOD, CA. - The blending of hot cars, couture fashion and today's hottest celebrities is becoming a pre-Academy Awards tradition in Southern California and 2004 is no exception. General Motors' latest concept cars ... Continue reading
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