Land Rover Recalling Freelander SUVs
DETROIT, July 26, 2004; Reuters reported that Land Rover is recalling all 34,000 Freelander sport utility vehicles sold in North America due to defective roof supports on either side of the windshield, federal safety regulators said on Monday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cited the likelihood of h ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive to Transfer Production to Milan, Tennessee
NOVI, Mich.--July 26, 2004--Tower Automotive, Inc. today announced that it will transfer production of its suspension link arm business, an automotive suspension component, from the company's facility in Bowling Green, Ky., to its plant in Milan, Tenn. "The transfer of this product is part of a restructuring of our Nor ... Continue reading
Stellican Limited, Owners of Chris-Craft Boats Acquire Indian Motorcycle Brand
LONDON July 26, 2004; Stellican Limited, a London-based private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of the trademarks and related intellectual property of Indian®, America's oldest and most iconic motorcycle brand. Indian Motorcycle was founded in 1901 in Springfield, Massachusetts, two years before Harley-Da ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls 128,316 2002-2004 Camrys
DETROIT, July 26, 2004; Reuters reported that Toyota is recalling more than 128,000 Camry sedans in the United States because of a potential problem with their side curtain air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the problem, stemming from improper factory assembly, could cause incomplete air ... Continue reading
Carmichael, Duhamel and Zemke Victorious in Ohio
Red Rider Weekend Race Report: Mid-Ohio Formula Xtreme AMA Superbike Rounds 13 and 14 Troy Motocross National. Formula Xtreme Round 9 July 24, 2004 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio Duhamel takes sixth win of season in Formula Xtreme at Mid-Ohio A big weekend of racing for the Red Riders kicked off on Saturda ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Posts 21st-Place Finish at Magic Mile
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Sterling Marlin Posts 21st-Place Finish at Magic Mile LOUDON, N.H., (July 25, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin drove the Coors Light Dodge to a 21st-place finish in the Siemens 300 at New Hampshire ... Continue reading
WheelsTV Announces New Programming
ACTON, Mass.--July 26, 2004--WheelsTV(TM), the first television network, VOD and broadband program service devoted exclusively to the world's fascination with cars, trucks and motorcycles, announced today it has begun the development, production and acquisition of new programming in preparation for its launch in 2005. ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin's No. 40 Dodge to Feature Aspen Edge Paint Scheme at Pocono Raceway
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Sterling Marlin's No. 40 Dodge to Feature Aspen Edge Paint Scheme at Pocono Raceway MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 26, 2004) ---In support of its new low-carb light ... Continue reading
ABRA Announces Management Reorganization
MINNEAPOLIS--July 26, 2004--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company based in Minneapolis, announced today the reorganization of its executive management team. According to Rollie Benjamin, President and CEO of ABRA, "This change is a natural response to the growth in the number of ABRA repair ... Continue reading
Leading Mobile Electronics Specialist Gears Up Summer With More Than $100,000 in Prizes, Including a Sizzlin' 2004 'ALL-N1' Scion xB VAN NUYS, Calif., July 26 -- Al & Ed's Autosound, California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, is cranking up the heat this summer with the "ALL-N1" Sweepstakes ... Continue reading
Audi Black Enterprise Jazz Festival Sizzles in Houston
Versatile, Distinctive Jazz at Verizon Wireless Theater October 2, 2004 NEW YORK, July 26 -- Audi of America, Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers of luxury performance cars, and Black Enterprise, the premiere business news source for African Americans, announced today the creation of the Audi Black Enterpris ... Continue reading
AutoXray, Inc. and Actron Manufacturing Settle Legal Suit
TEMPE, Ariz. and CLEVELAND, July 26 -- AutoXray, Inc. and Actron Manufacturing Corporation, makers of automotive diagnostic equipment, jointly announce that they have settled all disputes underlying the lawsuits they filed against each other in federal court in both Ohio and Arizona. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
Clancy's Judgment Against Basher Upheld
DENVER--July 26, 2004--Clancy Systems International, Inc. (OTCBB:CLSI), a leading developer of parking enforcement solutions, was notified on Friday that it's judgment against a basher who had harassed the company for almost three years at various chat room sites, including Raging Bull, was upheld by the Massachusetts ... Continue reading
DETROIT--July 26, 2004--Portable DVD systems that include a display screen and player together in one compact unit are selling like hotcakes in Europe. Combined Technologies Group, a developer of mobile computing and entertainment products for the automotive market, is giving North American consumers the same benefits ... Continue reading
* Five-week nationwide real-world competition culminates in New York City on July 31 * Top prizes include new 2005 Chrysler and Dodge minivans and dream vacations * View footage from a semi-final event at http://www.minivansummergames.com and click on "play video" AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 26 -- Eight families from acr ... Continue reading
FARO Technologies to Present at R.W. Baird's 2004 Small Cap Conference
LAKE MARY, Fla., July 26 -- FARO Technologies Inc today announced that Gregory Fraser, Executive Vice President and CFO, will be presenting at the R.W. Baird's 2004 Small Cap Conference on Thursday, August 5, 2004 at 12:20 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time at The Pierre Hotel in New York. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
LA CROSSE, Wis., July 26 -- Firstlogic, Inc., a leading provider of worldwide data quality software solutions, today announced that it has been selected as a finalist in DM Review's 2004 World Class Solution Awards. The nominated solution is an implementation of Firstlogic's Information Quality (IQ) Suite at Saab Cars ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Gets Involved in Some Sticky Business
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 26 -- The growing responsibility that automakers and suppliers are sharing for product development requires extensive research into some sticky business. GKN Driveline is opening a state-of-the-art tribology lab in Auburn Hills that primarily looks at the performance of various greases and lub ... Continue reading
GORE-TEX TriGuard Gaskets Ideal for Sealing Valves Used in Chlorine Gas Service
ELKTON, Md.--July 26, 2004--GORE-TEX(R) TriGuard(TM) gaskets are the ideal sealing solution for municipal water and wastewater treatment plants, as well as other facilities that handle chlorine gas in their manufacturing processes. The chlorine is typically supplied from 150-pound cylinders or ton containers, thereby m ... Continue reading
DETROIT, July 26 -- There was a time nothing could beat the Pontiac GTO, but the reborn muscle car is off to a slow start, critics panning its bland, jellybean styling. But is the "Goat" really a dud? Not necessarily. Get the inside story on http://www.thecarconnection.com/ , including word on what could fire up GTO fe ... Continue reading
KleenAir Removes Unauthorized Berlin Stock Exchange Listing
IRVINE, Calif.--July 26, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR): After discovering that it had been listed on the Berlin-Bremen Stock Exchange without its knowledge or authorization, KleenAir's attorneys have succeeded in having the Company de-listed from that exchange. "We are pleased to remove this cloud hanging ov ... Continue reading
Lord Corporation Leads World Conference on ER/MR Fluids
Scientists, Engineers Gather in Beijing to Discuss Expansion of Industrial Applications CARY, N.C., July 26 -- The Ninth International Conference on Electrorheological (ER) Fluids and Magnetorheological (MR) Suspensions will gather scientists and engineers from around the world next month in Beijing, China. Lord Corpor ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: Ford 'Year of the Car' Tour Rolls Into Atlanta
WHAT: Ford showcases three outstanding and diverse examples of its new "Year of the Car" products on the Atlanta stop of its summer North American tour -- the Ford Mustang, the Ford Five Hundred and the Ford Freestyle. WHEN: Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 29 WHO/WHERE: July 28, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Media lunch ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroen Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal for Tecnomatix eMPower Solutions and Service
HERZLIA, Israel--July 26, 2004-- Europe's Second-Largest Automaker Extends Its Digital Factory Implementation With eMPower CarBody Solution to Plan and Manage Body-In-White Processes PSA Peugeot Citroen, the largest automotive OEM in France and the second-largest in Europe, has selected Tecnomatix eMPower(TM) solutions ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Completes Initial Round of Venture Financing
PROVO, Utah--July 26, 2004--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTC BB: RSTG) (the "company") announces that it has completed the initial round of venture financing for $2.0 million. The concluded financing round included participation from select domestic and international investment funds. Information on Raser Technologies Inc. ... Continue reading
Showtime Networks Enters Sponsorship With Richie Hearn Motorsports and Mazda Star Racing Series
Hearn Racing Car to Sport Showtime and American Candidate Logos NEW YORK, July 26 -- Showtime Networks Inc., a leading provider of premium television, has entered into an agreement with Richie Hearn Motorsports to sponsor his racing team in the Star Mazda Racing Series. Through this sponsorship, which kicks off July 30 ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--July 26, 2004--Sports Wheels Inc. (Pink Sheets:SSWH), a premiere wheel technology company, today announces that the first sets of rims were installed last week and new orders for more have been taken for more trucks. "These rims look great. We are committed to ordering more and have plans to put them on ever ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Secures $100 Million Revolving Credit Facility
QUINCY, Ill.--July 26, 2004--Titan International, Inc. has secured a new $100 million revolving credit agreement with agents LaSalle Bank National Association and General Electric Capital Corporation. This new facility replaces the company's former $20 million revolving credit agreement and term loan. Both of these for ... Continue reading
Butch Miller to Make 300th ASA Start at IRP
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WESTLAKE, Ohio--July 26, 2004--TravelCenters of America (TA) announced today the opening of its first Canadian TA maintenance shop. The facility, located at the Woodstock 230 Travel Centre on Provincial Highway 401, exit 230, in Woodstock, Ontario, will allow the company to better serve its trucking customers' maintena ... Continue reading
Fans Who Logon to www.voteheisman.com Can Cast a Counted Vote and Participate in a Heisman Trivia Contest to Win a Trip to 2004 Heisman Dinner and Trivia Tournament Finals BREA, Calif., July 26 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) launches its third year as presenting sponsor of the Heisman Memorial Trophy by gi ... Continue reading
New Position Reflects Company's Long-Term Strategic Orientation LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., July 26 -- FreedomRoads, L.L.C., the nation's largest recreational vehicle retailer, today announced the appointment of Randy Thompson as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Initiative. The newly created position reflects ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 26 -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America announced today that Janet Marzett has been named Vice President -- Human Resources and Administrative Services for DaimlerChrysler Services, effective immediately, in concurrence with the retirement of Thomas Guidugli. Marzett, who has 24 years ... Continue reading
ZAP Highlights Recent Developments at Annual Shareholder Meeting - SMART Car Displayed
SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 26 -- Advanced technology vehicle company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) introduced the new SMART Car to shareholders at its annual meeting over the weekend as well as announcing an infusion of $1.5 million in new capital. During the shareholder meeting, which took place at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek ... Continue reading
Nation's Largest RV Retailer, FreedomRoads, Announces the Acquisition of Washington's Foley's RV
The Agreement Brings the Total Number of FreedomRoads Dealerships to 44 Nationally LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., July 26 -- FreedomRoads, L.L.C., the nation's largest recreational vehicle retailer, today announced the acquisition of Foley's RV of Mount Vernon, WA. This brings the total number of FreedomRoads dealerships to 44 in ... Continue reading
Wayne's Wacky Weekend Motor Sport Wrap Up
Hey there! Do you know the answer to the question, "Who won the 2004 German Grand Prix and set the all time "Wins in a season" record?" NASCAR looks like it's ready to purchase acreage on Staten Island to build a track in New York City (For those who don't know, Staten Island is one of NY's five boroughs). For their sa ... Continue reading
Kanaan, Team 7-Eleven Finish Fourth at Milwaukee
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Petersen/ White Lightning Returns to GT Podium at Portland
Petersen/ White Lightning Returns to GT Podium at Portland PORTLAND, Ore., July 25, 2004 - Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing returned to the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT class podium today in the most exciting race of the season to-date. David Murry, Cumming, Ga., started the No. 31 Westward Ho Casino/ ... Continue reading
Inns.com Is the Newest Distinctive Lodging Search Engine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inns.com Is the Newest Distinctive Lodging Search Engine Inns.com Opens the Door to a World of Delightfully Different Lodging, Brought to You By the Owners of BedandBreakfast.com DENVER, July 26, 2004 -- Love to discover the distinct charms of independently owned lodgings? From historic hotels to ... Continue reading
Distributors Deal With Product Proliferation as Demand for Performance Tires Surges
PALO ALTO, Calif.--July 26, 2004--Responding to the North American consumers' demand for a wider range of tires, manufacturers are flooding the market with stylized high performance as well as larger-sized tire lines for passenger cars and light trucks. To tackle the resulting market proliferation, distributor networks ... Continue reading
JUPITER, Fla.--July 26, 2004--Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:ACPL) a leading monitoring systems research and development company, announced today it will be engaging Arthur Douglas & Associates, Inc., a full-service, pro-active financial communications, investor relations and strategic resource firm, to launch a ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - July 2004 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's July 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. (EDT) on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the st ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies, Inc. to Present at the Adams Harkness 24th Annual Summer Seminar
CERRITOS, Calif., July 26 -- IMPCO Technologies announced today that it will present at Adams Harkness 24th Annual Summer Seminar in Boston. Mr. Brad Garner, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Americas, Asia/Pacific Operations is scheduled to present to leading institutional investors on Thursday, August 5, 200 ... Continue reading
KEIPER Reduces Costs, Improves Engineering Productivity with Agile PLM
Leading Global Manufacturer of Seating Structure and Components for Automotive Industry Standardizes on Agile to Manage its Enterprise Product Record SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26 -- Agile Software Corporation , a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, today announced that the KEIPER Group, a glo ... Continue reading
MANASSAS, Va.--July 26, 2004--InfinityQS(R) International, the premier provider of enterprise-wide quality control manufacturing solutions, today announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with Phoenix Automation Group, a leading automation solutions provider for online inspection technologies. Phoenix Automatio ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J. & FREMONT, Calif.--July 26, 2004-- Companies Also Introduce Value-Priced Bundled Solutions for Purchase PNY Technologies, Inc. and Right Hemisphere announced today that all current generation NVIDIA Quadro(R) professional graphics solutions purchased through PNY will come equipped with free trial versi ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--July 26, 2004--Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. (STTAS), a leading provider of global customs compliance, tariff and trade consulting and managed services, announced that it has been selected by Visteon Corporation of Dearborn, Michigan, to provide its North American tariff, trade ... Continue reading
Simon Fraser University President Emeritus Dr. William Saywell to Join Palcan Board of Directors
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 26, 2004--The Board of Directors of Palcan Fuel Cells Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:PC) is pleased to announce that Dr. William G. Saywell has agreed to join the Board of Directors of the Company. His formal appointment is expected to occur in August 2004. Dr. ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 26 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today the company has commenced a private placement offering of $500,000,000 of Senior Subordinated Notes. In connection with the offering, the company has commenced a tender offer and consent solicitation for its outstanding $500 million aggregate principal am ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies to Hold Conference Call Wednesday, July 28, 2004, 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time
FREDERICK, Colo., July 26 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, will hold a conference call with members of the investment community on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call dial 1-415-537-1802 approximately 10 minutes before the ... Continue reading
Delphi Expands Presence in Japan
Delphi Opens New Engineering Facility, Two New Customer Service Centers in Japan Expansion further strengthens Delphi's ability to meet OEM needs in global market TOKYO, July 26 -- Delphi Corp. has opened a new engineering facility and two new customer service centers in Japan, further expanding its presence in the cou ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Changes Name to Remy
ANDERSON, Ind., July 26 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., changes its corporate name to Remy International, Inc., effective August 1, 2004, marking the tenth anniversary as a separate company from General Motors Corporation. The company will continue to market certain starters and heavy-duty alternators for original e ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2004 Earnings and a Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK--July 26, 2004--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004. Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2004 were $235 million, compared to consolida ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--July 26, 2004--Injury Sciences LLC announced today that Grange Insurance of Columbus, Ohio is the latest licensee of EDR InSight(TM), the first and only set of solutions designed for claims professionals to facilitate the use of automotive Event Data Recorder (EDR) or "black box" data in the claims evaluat ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire to Begin Race Tire Production in the U.S.
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 26 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced intentions to begin production of racing tires at its Athens, Georgia, manufacturing facility, which currently produces retread materials. This decision will result in an investment of $11 million during the next two years. Conversion to motorsports ... Continue reading
STEVE KINSER & RICCI WIN ON OUTLAW NIGHT AT THE VALLEY
STEVE KINSER & RICCI WIN ON OUTLAW NIGHT AT THE VALLEY July 25, 2004 West Lebanon, NY-A tremendous sold-out crowd saw the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars return to the high banks of the Lebanon Valley Speedway on Sunday night. ✠The King of the Outlawsâ Steve Kinser walked away with the 25-lap sprint A-Main. ... Continue reading
AutoVantage Offers Tips To Keep Your Road Trip From Grinding To A Halt
Seven Summer Driving Tips NORWALK, Conn, July 26 -- As the summer driving season shifts into high gear and millions of Americans take to the road, AutoVantage offers seven summer driving tips to help keep your car trip from grinding to a halt and your automobile in top shape. Despite high gas prices, the Travel Industr ... Continue reading
Toyota's New Corporate Advertising Campaign Highlights U.S. Job Creation
'Good Business' in Manufacturing, Sales and the Environment a Common Theme NEW YORK, July 26 -- Toyota Motor North America, Inc. ("TMA") today announced the nationwide launch of a new corporate advertising campaign focusing on Toyota's ongoing investment and job-creation in the United States. "With our new campaign, To ... Continue reading
Broken Driveshaft Ends Day Early For Klein Tools/Jim Beam Entry
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Cruz Pedregon Drives to Second-Straight Final
Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pacific Raceways Elimination Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Reaches Second Final in a Row Advance Auto Parts Racing Team Hitting It¹s Stride KENT, Wash. (July 25, 2004) Cruz Pedregon and the Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo Nitro ... Continue reading
Toyota ranks 9th among world's top 100 brands: BusinessWeek
NEW YORK July 24, 2004; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp came in ninth in a ranking of the world's most valuable brands with its brand value estimated at $22.67 billion in 2004, up 9% from 2003, according to a survey published in the latest issue of BusinessWeek. As an automaker, Toyota held the top ranking, ... Continue reading
Dodge NexCup Quotes from Siemens 300
Sunday, July 25, 2004 Ray Cooper New Hampshire International Speedway. Clear!Blue, Inc.. Siemens 300. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) - Finished Third "I think our car was good, obviously, from the start. It paid to come up here and test for sure, but I think our car pretty much stayed the same and the 9 ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BELL AND BARRON SCORE TOP-10 FINISHES FOR CHEVY IN MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2004 - Although Townsend Bell was a late addition to the Team Chevrolet roster in the IRL IndyCar Series, he has emerged as a most valuable player. ... Continue reading
Quaker State Racing/Tony Pedregon Seattle Wrap Up
Quaker State Racing Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pacific Raceways Elimination Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Falls in the First Round Quaker State Racing Improves His Performance KENT, Wash. (July 25, 2004) Tony Pedregon, driver of the Quaker State Racing Monte Carlo Nitro Funny Car, fell ... Continue reading
Scelzi reaches semis in difficult Seattle race
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 SCELZI MAKES IT TO SEMIS IN DIFFICULT RACE IN SEATTLE KENT, Wash. (July 25, ... Continue reading
Herta Wheels XM Satellite Radio Car To Ninth At Milwaukee
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