GM Agrees To Settle 1997 Chevy Cavalier Accident Suit
CHICAGO September 25, 2003; Ann Keeton writing for Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. said it has reached a confidential agreement to settle a lawsuit over a fatal accident involving a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. Two people, Lee Anderson, 15 and Timothy Langston, 20, were killed, and Alana Anderson, 16, was inju ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Present at RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Sept. 25, 2003-- Live Webcast 11:20 a.m. ET on October 1, 2003 Arctic Cat Inc. will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Orlando, Fla., on October 1, 2003, at 11:20 a.m. ET. Arctic Cat's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Twomey, and Chief Financial Officer, T ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Announce Third Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 25, 2003--Autobytel Inc. will release third quarter fiscal year 2003 financial results on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003 at 4 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. PDT). The company will hold a conference call to discuss those results at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) that same day. Hosting the call will be Jeffrey Schwartz, ... Continue reading
AVL Announces New President and CEO of AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc.
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 25 -- Raymond W. Corbin takes office today as president and CEO of AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc. (PEI), an American affiliate of AVL Graz GmbH, the world's largest privately owned and independent company for the development of the internal combustion engine. He is responsible for all of AVL's ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's 'Matchmaker' Achieves Bottom-Line Results For Minority and Tier One Suppliers
Minority Suppliers Have Generated $110 Million in New Business Since 2000 with More Than $40 Million to Local Detroit Firms AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 25 -- Three years after the formation of Chrysler Group's "Matchmaker" program, minority and Tier One suppliers are seeing tangible results -- in the form of $110 millio ... Continue reading
Fitch Removes Goodyear From Rating Watch Negative; Outlook Negative
CHICAGO--Sept. 25, 2003--Fitch Ratings has removed the Rating Watch Negative on the 'B+' for the senior secured debt and 'B' for the senior unsecured debt ratings of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear). The Rating Outlook is Negative. Approximately $5 billion of debt is affected. The United Steelworkers of Americ ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Named One of 'Metro Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For'
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 25 -- For the second year in a row, the Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) has recognized Freudenberg-NOK as one of Metro Detroit's 101 Brightest and Best Companies to Work For. The award identifies companies that excel in human resources practices such as associate diversity, wo ... Continue reading
Indian Rubber Trade Delegation to Visit Select US Cities in October 2003
CLEVELAND, Sept. 25 -- Indus International Inc. (Indus) and Business Tech Network (BTN) in cooperation with the India Ministry of Trade and its Chemical and Allied Products Promotion Council (CAPEXIL) will host an official high level India rubber trade delegation to the United States in October. Visited cities include ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Preliminary Third Quarter Results
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 25 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2003. The Company expects to report a small loss for the quarter, versus net earnings of $0.6 ... Continue reading
INTERMET to Webcast Third-Quarter 2003 Earnings Briefing on October 16
TROY, Mich., Sept. 25 -- INTERMET Corporation President and CEO Gary Ruff, Vice President of Finance and CFO Bob Belts, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing Terry Graessle will host a briefing to discuss third-quarter 2003 financial results at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 16, 2003. INTERMET will provide a liv ... Continue reading
IOCC Organizes Rubber Trade Delegation
CLEVELAND, Sept. 25 -- The India Ohio Chamber of Commerce (IOCC) has organized a trade delegation of eight Indian rubber companies to visit Ohio for networking and personal meetings with representatives from the Ohio rubber industry in Cleveland on October 15, 2003. The IOCC will host a special luncheon for the Indian ... Continue reading
PR: Weather Connections Launches Weather Depot(SM), Desktop Weather Software ..
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Weather Connections Launches Weather Depot(SM), Desktop Weather Software for Online Weather Information Seekers and Enthusiasts MADISON, Wisc., Sept. 25, 2003 -- Weather Connections Corporation, a leading provider of weather forecasting technology and Internet software applications, announces the ... Continue reading
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Vanguard Car Rental USA Names Thomas C. Kennedy Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 25, 2003--Vanguard Car Rental USA., Inc., today named Thomas C. Kennedy to the positions of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Vanguard Car Rental was recently formed by CAR Acquisition Company LLC to acquire Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental, the car-rental brands of ... Continue reading
A day of cruising and festivities features special stops, car show, games and live entertainment, October 18 ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 25 -- VW Trends Magazine, a PRIMEDIA publication, and Commonwealth VW & Audi proudly present the 3rd Annual VW Trends' Aloha Charity Cruise on Saturday, October 18, 2003. All non-perishabl ... Continue reading
Governor Warner Announces CarMax Headquarters Will Remain in Virginia
Virginia-Based Employer to Relocate to Goochland County RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 25 -- Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that CarMax, Inc. , the nation's leading specialty retailer of used cars, will relocate its corporate headquarters, with almost 600 employees, to Goochland County's West Creek Business Park within ... Continue reading
September 2003 US Auto Sales Seen Slightly Better Than Last Year
CHICAGO September 25, 2003; Ann Keeton writing for Dow Jones reported that auto sales are expected to slow from August's torrid pace, as the level of buyer incentives eases. But sales could still be a little stronger than a year ago. Analysts sees auto industry sales, to be reported Oct. 1, coming in at an annual adjus ... Continue reading
United Components, Inc. Names Charlie Dickson Chief Financial Officer
WASHINGTON--Sept. 25, 2003--United Components, Inc., one of the country's largest and most diversified automotive parts manufacturers, has named Charlie Dickson Chief Financial Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Dickson succeeds John Ritter, the company's Interim CFO, and assumes overall responsibility ... Continue reading
SONOMA, Calif., Sept. 25 -- Competition at the 2003 Challenge Bibendum is complete and the results show excellent progress on a variety of technology fronts. "One thing is clear, there are many choices for environmentally positive transportation," said Gerard Fresson, director of the International Technical Committee f ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Launches Best Practices Microsite
Streaming Video of President and CEO Chip Perry Leads Dealers Through Best Practices Modules Online ATLANTA, Sept. 25 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announces its launch of a dealer best practices microsite. The site aims to educate AutoTrader.com's more than 40,000 dealer customer ... Continue reading
Come Test Your Video Game Driving Skills Against Robby! RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 25 -- WHEN: Tuesday September 30th: 12 - 2 pm - Robby Gordon, driver of the No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and currently 12th in the NASCAR Winston Cup point standings, will make an appearance at the Cing ... Continue reading
SONOMA, Calif.--Sept. 25, 2003-- International Initiative Will Leverage Success of Swedish Biogas Efforts, Explore and Support California Use of Renewable Fuel An international team of partners today launched an initiative to explore and support the use of clean, renewable and greenhouse gas-friendly biogas in the worl ... Continue reading
Moet Cup 2003: BMW Takes a Positive Stock
Proximity to Spectators Could Be a Model for the America's Cup 2007 MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 25 -- In a rematch of the Louis Vuitton Cup final, ORACLE BMW Racing was victorious over the official America's Cup winner Alinghi during last week's Moet Cup in San Francisco. The team led by Larry Ellison and CEO Chris Dickson ... Continue reading
Bazemore returns to Rte. 66 in Funny Car points lead
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 20 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: Sept. 26-28, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 cell BAZEMORE RETURNS TO CHICAGO IN POINTS LEAD JOLIET, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2003) - There can be no bet ... Continue reading
Scelzi says Chicago is his kind of town and track
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 20 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: Sept. 26-28, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 cell CHICAGO IS MY KIND OF TOWN AND TRACK, SAYS SCELZI JOLIET, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2003) - Gary Scelzi ... Continue reading
Die Automobilindustrie wird einen neuen offenen Standard für Elektronik-Architekturen etablieren
Baden – Baden, Germany, September 25 -- Die Automobilhersteller BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler und Volkswagen sowie die Systemlieferanten Bosch, Continental und Siemens VDO haben heute die Gründung einer Industriepartnerschaft mit dem Namen AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture bekannt gegeben. In dieser Partnerschaft ... Continue reading
San Francisco and Honda to Partner on Fuel Cell Car Program
Honda FCX to Join San Francisco Fleet SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25 -- American Honda announced today that it will supply two Honda FCX hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles, the world's first commercially certified fuel cell car, to the City of San Francisco. This makes San Francisco one of the first U.S. cities to commit to ... Continue reading
Daimler Will Invests $600 Million in Alabama Mercedes Plant
FRANKFURT, Sept 25, 2003; Reuters reported that German automaker DaimlerChrysler said it was investing about $600 million in expanding its Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As a result, the workforce would be doubled to about 4,000 employees and annual production capacity at the 10-year old factory also will be do ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Sept. 25, 2003-- Company's Proprietary Technology Overcomes Price, Distribution, And Safety Obstacles The Alternative Energy Corporation (OTCBB:ARGY) made automotive industry in-roads this week when it purchased technology that will enable the company to offer safe and affordable hydrogen to fuel cell vehicl ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New Full-Size Pathfinder Armada SUV
Full-Size Marketing Campaign to Support October 1 on Sale Date September 2003 (Newstream) -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $33,300 for the 2004 Pathfinder Armada full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), which goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New Full-Size Pathfinder Armada SUV
-- Nissan North America Inc. today announced a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $33,300 for the 2004 Pathfinder Armada full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), which goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide on Oct. 1. The Pathfinder Armada features a 305-horsepower V8, class-leading(a) second row ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Acura, Honda's upscale division in North America, has undergone a transformation in the past few years, sharpening its focus and resulting in vehicles that combine sports performance with luxury in a unique and distinguishable manner. But the shifts have resulted in gaps in the Acu ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions Announces Chariot Trailer Closing Date
BARTOW, Fla., Sept. 25 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced that it will close on the acquisition of Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Chariot) on October 4, 2003. Daniel L. Hefner, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Commerce Solutions, Inc. stated, "We have rece ... Continue reading
Scania To Be First Western Truck Sold In Japan
STOCKHOLM September 25, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Sweden's Scania AB said Thursday it is the first foreign heavy truck maker to receive Japanese type approval. Scania's business partner Hino Ltd. will market Scania in competition with domestic as well as imported brands. "Hino's introduction of a line of Scania tru ... Continue reading
Mazda Releases Partially Restyled 'Mazda Laputa'
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Releases Partially Restyled 'Mazda Laputa' Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 25, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has partially restyled its Mazda Laputa micro-mini. The affordably priced models go on sale today at Mazda Autozam dealers across Japan. While mainta ... Continue reading
DORRICOTT RACING SEEK A MORE CHARACTERISTIC RACE FINISH IN ATLANTIC SEASON FINALE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com LUIS DIAZ and DORRICOTT RACING SEEK A MORE CHARACTERISTIC RACE FINISH IN ATLANTIC SEASON FINALE MIAMI, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2003) - It has been a season of up's and down's for Dorricott Racing but a strong finish at Miami Bayfront Park in Sunday's Argent M ... Continue reading
World's Largest Clean Car Competition Starts its Engines in California
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- More than 100 cars and trucks from the world's leading automakers and research universities have gathered in Northern California this week for the world's largest environmental vehicle event: Michelin's fifth-annual Challenge Bibendum. The global event highlights the progress of environmentally fr ... Continue reading
Danny Villanueva Joins Fleetwood Board
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today that Daniel D. Villanueva has been elected to its Board of Directors. Villanueva, 65, is chairman of a minority-controlled private e ... Continue reading
IMPCO's Partner BRC Converts Italian Government Vehicles to Propane
CHERASCO, Italy, Sept. 24 -- In direct recognition of BRC's commitment to ecological objectives, President Giovanni Quaglia of Cuneo Province formally placed orders for the Province's new vehicles to be converted to Propane (LPG) by BRC. BRC, a partner of IMPCO Technologies Inc. commands a 25% market share in the alter ... Continue reading
Rationale: Lower Costs, Equivalent or Better Quality, Increased Capacity, Desire to Support Customers' Global Footprint; India and China Are Most Popular Destinations DETROIT, Sept. 24 -- Nine out of 10 executives surveyed at North American automotive manufacturers and suppliers say they intend to move certain non-manu ... Continue reading
SUNOCO RON FELLOWS KARTING CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY TORONTO STAR WHEELS - FINALE PRE RACE RELEASE
For immediate release; Down to the wire! Five of six Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels Classes to be decided this weekend at Goodwood GOODWOOD, ONTARIO - The finale for the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels is set to go this weekend, Sept 27, ... Continue reading
PACCAR Inc Declares 22 Cent Dividend
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Sept. 24, 2003--PACCAR Inc's board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of twenty-two cents ($.22) per share, payable December 5, 2003, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 18, 2003, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executiv ... Continue reading
Bazemore to sport "Animal House" 25th Anniversary Matco Tools body in Chicago
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 20 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: Sept. 26-28, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 cell WHIT BAZEMORE TO SPORT "ANIMAL HOUSE" 25TH ANNIVERSARY MATCO TOOLS BODY IN JOLIET INDIANAPOLIS ... Continue reading
Checkpoint Strikeforce Program to Blanket D.C. Area With Sobriety Checkpoints
Area Law Enforcement Effort Supported by 16-Week Radio Ad Campaign WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Law enforcement agencies throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are stepping up the fight against motorists who drink and drive. Between now and January 4, 2004, District, Maryland and Virginia law enforcement agencies ... Continue reading
Jeff Burton Discusses "Hot Topics" In The Garage
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Kingsley Coach Has An Overwhelming Response
MIDDLEBURG, Pa., Sept. 24 -- Kingsley Coach, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: KNGS) announced today that a Kingsley Coach was on display to the public at the 35th Annual PA RV & Camping Show, "America's Largest RV & Camping Show," with an overwhelming public response. Ralph Dickenson, CEO of Kingsley Coach, stated: "The show attr ... Continue reading
Fel-Pro(R) PermaTorqueMLS Head Gaskets Prove Their Power in Drag Racing Engines
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 24 -- Add the brutally demanding world of professional drag racing to the growing roster of successes for Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS (multi-layer-steel) head gaskets. Fel-Pro gaskets -- "The Gaskets Professionals Trust(TM)" -- are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Only Looking For Wins
Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Only Looking For Wins LAS VEGAS, September 24, 2003 - Never suggest that Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing is only in it for the points. The Las Vegas-based race team of Michael Petersen and Dale White sits at the top of the privateer points standings in class and ... Continue reading
GenCorp Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 24 -- The Board of Directors of GenCorp Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of three cents per share on the issued and outstanding ten cents par value common stock of the Company, payable November 28, 2003 to shareholders of record on November 3, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. (L ... Continue reading
Kline Launches Next Volume in Global Lubricant Additives Analysis
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Sept. 24 -- Kline & Company announced today that it is undertaking a detailed analysis of the lubricant additives market in Europe as part of its global series of market research reports focusing on this evolving industry. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN LUBRICANT ADDITIVES: Volume II: Europe 2003-2008 wi ... Continue reading
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