NHRA Friday: WJ Sits Fourth in Pomona on Friday
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Sits Fourth in Pomona on Friday Friday Qualifying Results Date: February 27, 2004 Event: 44th Annual NHRA Winternationals Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA With six days at their disposal, Warren Johnson and the GM Performance ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Signs Sole-Source Paint Supplier Agreement With DuPont Performance Coatings
Transition to DuPont Offers Fleetwood RV Customers Durable, Aesthetically Pleasing Paints RIVERSIDE, Calif., and WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 27 -- Fleetwood RV, the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales, today announced that DuPont Performance Coatings will serve as the company's new sole-source paint supplier. The ... Continue reading
Hexagon Enters Formal Agreement to Purchase Sheffield CMM Business
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Feb. 27 -- Hexagon AB of Sweden, parent company of North Kingstown, RI based Brown & Sharpe Inc. has entered into a formal agreement with ThyssenKrupp MetalCutting Group of Germany to purchase the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) business of Sheffield Automation LLC, located in Fond du Lac, Wis ... Continue reading
KANAAN FOCUSED ON GREAT START TO 2004 INDYCARr SERIES SEASON
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Klein Tools/Jim Beam Driver Dan Wheldon Starts Season
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IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 27, 2004-- Will Continue Push for Enactment in 2005 A comprehensive all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety bill sponsored by Sen. Dede Feldman, D-Albuquerque, cleared the New Mexico Senate and House Judiciary Committee last week but the legislature adjourned before it reached a full House vote. Represent ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Homestead qualifying
top three Orbit Racing will start Saturday's Rolex Sports Car Series race from third on the GT grid. Jay Policastro qualified the No. 44 Classic Industries Porsche 911 GT3 RS in one minute 19.652 seconds on the 2.3-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway infield road course. He will start the two-hour 45-minute race, followed by ... Continue reading
Said Puts BMW Team PTG M3 on Pole for Grand Prix of Miami
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SK HAND TOOL 200 BEGINS ASA SEASON AT USA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
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Tower Automotive Announces Dividend on Trust Convertible Preferred Securities
NOVI, Mich.--Feb. 27, 2004--Tower Automotive, Inc. , announced today that a dividend of $0.84375 per share will be paid on the 6 3/4% trust convertible preferred securities issued by the Tower Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2004, to stockholders of record on March 15, 2004. The divi ... Continue reading
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US Fuel Cell Council Provides Spanish, Portuguese Translations of Free Fuel Cell Newsletters
WASHINGTON--Feb. 26, 2004--Translations of two free publications by the U.S. Fuel Cell Council are now available on the organization's web site. The Council's monthly Fuel Cell Connection newsletter tracks headlines for government-funded (federal and state) fuel cell and hydrogen research, development, and demonstratio ... Continue reading
Acquisition to Double Company's Size SALEM, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- American Busing Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ABSC) today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire privately held King's Motorsports, Inc. dba Chicago Cycle Center. Chicago Cycle Center is one of the largest retailers' in the Midwest of power ... Continue reading
Company Profile for Mile Marker International, Inc.
--Mile Marker International, Inc. is the public parent company of Mile Marker, Inc., a specialty vehicle parts distributor based in Pompano Beach, Florida. Mile Marker has been in the specialty vehicle parts business for over 20 years and specializes in distributing winches and hubs for the 4-wheel drive recreational, ... Continue reading
Go Metro to Avoid High Price of Gasoline
* Metro is a More Cost-Effective Alternative as Gasoline Prices Spike To More Than $2 Per Gallon LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 -- Is filling your gas tank draining your pocketbook? As the prices for regular unleaded gasoline spiked above $2 per gallon, Metro Bus and Rail and Metro rideshare options are an even more attractive s ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Jantas Receives Certificate of Achievement
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 27 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , recently announced that for the second consecutive year, its operation located in Manisa Turkey has received the distinctive Certificate of Achievement Award from the Association of Automotive Manufacturers. Hayes Lemmerz received the award for its outst ... Continue reading
PennDOT to Hold Emissions Open House for Representatives of the Media
On Monday, March 1, at 10 a.m., PennDOT will hold an open house for representatives of the media featuring Pennsylvania's Vehicle Emissions Inspection & Maintenance Program for the Northern Region. The open house will take place at Ertley Chrysler Jeep, 4225 Birney Ave., Moosic, PA (Lackawanna County), and will kick of ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Continues Its Global Realignment
WARREN, Mich., Feb. 27 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of automotive fluid storage and delivery systems, has combined its regional operations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). The newly formed team will be globally responsible for applications engineering, technology and program manag ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Names Wendy Needham to Board of Directors
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--Feb. 27, 2004--Metaldyne announced today that Wendy Beale Needham has joined the company's Board of Directors. "Wendy Needham is an excellent addition to our Board," said Tim Leuliette, Metaldyne chairman, president and CEO. "Her strong financial background and extensive knowledge of the automotive ind ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Exported From Canada to US At Record Pace
TORONTO, Feb 27, 2004; Reuters reported that Canadian auto-parts exports to the United States hit a record high last year as U.S. buyers had to pay more for the parts because of the stronger Canadian dollar, a report released on Friday said. Shipments to the United States rose by 6 percent in U.S. dollar terms to $18.7 ... Continue reading
Cummins Confirms Earnings Guidance, Reports Positive Order Trends
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 27, 2004--Cummins Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tim Solso today confirmed the Company's first-quarter earnings guidance at the high end of the estimated range. Solso's remarks came during a Cummins investors conference in New York City. The Company has estimated it will earn between 40 ... Continue reading
Chevy Donates Monte Carlo SS Proceeds
Chevrolet Donates $242,400 to Pair of Charities Proceeds from the Monte Carlo SS Jeff Gordon Signature Edition to benefit the Jeff Gordon Foundation and the Hendrick Marrow Program DETROIT - The results are in and the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Jeff Gordon Signature Edition was a sell out. As a result of this market ... Continue reading
Forza Magazine Subscription Information
Through a special agreement with the publishers of the Ferrari magazine FORZA, viewers of The Auto Channel can purchase a subscription to FORZA magazine at a special rate. Just call 1-415 382-0580 and tell them you are a fan of The Auto Channel and Ferrari and wish to become a subscriber. ... Continue reading
WHO: As Mitsubishi shifts its marketing in a new direction, Finbarr O'Neill will speak about how that change reflects current and future product line-ups. O'Neill will discuss recently unveiled concept vehicles and how they are influencing Mitsubishi designs and how the company is focusing on increasing purchase buying ... Continue reading
AAM and the UAW Reach a Tentative Contract Agreement
DETROIT, Feb. 27 -- American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, and the International Union, UAW, today jointly announced they had reached a tentative agreement on a new national contract covering approximately 6,500 AAM associates. AAM Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Richard E. Dauch and UAW Pr ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Four Finalists for North America Highway Hero Award
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Four professional truck drivers, who set aside their focus on load transport to come to the emergency aid of others, have been selected as finalists for the Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award, the trucking industry's most prestigious award for heroism. On March 25, the drivers will be int ... Continue reading
Improving Safety Features on Roads and Highways Could Decrease Fatal Traffic Accidents
CONCORD, N.H.--Feb. 27, 2004--More than 150 people died in automobile crashes on New Hampshire's roadways last year. In fact, the Granite State's death rate due to accidents is 34 percent higher than Massachusetts, according to a study from the Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization The Road Information Program ... Continue reading
Apex Integration Mazda RX-7 Will Feature Potenza Tires At D1 Grand Prix Drift Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 A'PEX INTEGRATION MAZDA RX-7 WILL FEATURE BRIDGESTONE-BRAND POTENZA TIRES AT D1 GRAND PRIX DRIFT EVENT Nashville, Tenn. (February 27, 2004) - Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) will provide Bridgestone-brand Potenza(r) RE750 tires for the A'P ... Continue reading
Century Engineering Unveils Breakthrough Fuel Cell Manufacturing Process
DETROIT, Feb. 27 -- Century, Inc. of Traverse City today unveiled a revolutionary single station production process designed to revolutionize the way fuel cell bi-polar plates are manufactured. The new process will be on display all week in the U.S. Army National Automotive Center (NAC) booth at the SAE World Congress ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production 2/27/04
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 27 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 354,060 units, up 0.2 percent from the 353,321 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading
Bowtie Bullet Points: Chevrolet Notes for the Indy 300 Homestead-Miami Speedway Round 1 of 16, Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Sunday, Feb. 29, 2 p.m. EST TV: ESPN (live), 2 p.m. EST * Team Chevrolet Features New Faces 2004 Chevrolet is powering five drivers in the season-opening event of the IRL IndyCar series: Pant ... Continue reading
2004 Melbourne Motor Show: Toyota Sportivo Coupe Debuts
Toyota Australia today unveiled the Sportivo Coupe, a concept car that demonstrates new styling, interior dynamics and high tech approaches to road safety. The Sportivo Coupe introduces near horizon concepts and technologies that demonstrate Toyota Australia’s Melbourne-based design, engineering and prototyping c ... Continue reading
2004 Melbourne Motor Show: Holden-designed and powered Elfin MS8 Clubman and MS8 Streamliner
Holden showcased its design capability and powertrain prowess at the 2004 Melbourne International Motor Show today with two retro-cool V8 race performers created in collaboration with the Elfin all-Australian sports car marque. These low-slung racers are an open wheeler track machine and a smooth-bodied Le Mans style r ... Continue reading
2004 Melbourne Motor Show: HSV Avalanche XUV Pick-up
Holden Special Vehicles introduced an outrageous pick-up at the Melbourne Motor Show. The HSV Avalanche sets a totally new benchmark for the performance all-wheel drive wagon segment but for some people even its extraordinary specifications aren’t enough. Sure, they revel in the awesome HSV-enhanced engine perfor ... Continue reading
2004 Geneva Motor Show: Maserati GranSport Revealed
The latest addition to the Maserati range is the Maserati GranSport, a new model celebrating the concept of sportiness at the heart of all of the Trident’s Grand Tourers, due to be unveiled to the world for the first time at Geneva’s International Motor Show. The new car, which joins the Coupé and Spyder i ... Continue reading
2004 Geneva Motor Show: The Fiat Idea '5terre' Makes Debut
The Fiat Idea had its world preview here in Geneva one year ago. Today, the same stage hosts the debut of the Fiat Idea '5terre', a show car whose most distinctive feature is its 'transversality'. The model combines the dynamic, functional look of an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) with the modularity and internal flexibil ... Continue reading
2004 Geneva Motor Show: The Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster
Presented as a concept car in 2003 in Detroit - where it generated significant interest among Italian supercar enthusiasts - the production version of the Murciélago Roadster will make its official debut at the Geneva Show 2004. Manufacture and sales are planned for the second half of this year for the Roadster. The l ... Continue reading
2004 Geneva Motor Show: First Photos BMW Concept M5
BMW issued two photographs on its Concept M5, one of the highlights of their stand at the Geneva Motor Show. The agressive looking prototype previews the M5 scheduled to be introduced this Fall. The Concept M5 is powered by a 5.0 liter V10-engine, capable of about 500 bhp and it is coupled with an SMG gearbox. ... Continue reading
PACE International Union Calls for Bridgestone Firestone Steeltex Tires To Be Recalled
The following statement is from the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Workers Intl. Union: NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27 -- The 300,000 member Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union is supporting a law firm's efforts to have Bridgestone/Firestone Steeltex tires recalled by the N ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review : Dodge Neon SRT-4
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS <br> 2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 There is no doubt that the Viper is the quickest car in the Dodge lineup, but what's the second-quickest? A Neon. I can see the look of disbelief on your face from here. A Neon is an economical small car, perfect for commuting and running errands. And, wh ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch Gas Prices on Upswing
HOUSTON--Feb. 27, 2004--After four straight weeks of holding steady, gasoline prices in Texas are on the upswing, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.57 -- about two cents more than last week's average. Motorists in San Antonio are pa ... Continue reading
Volvo Going Edgy With Advertising
Pop Culture the Engine of Campaign to Advertise All-New Volvo S40 IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27 -- It's all cylinders go. And then some. Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) turns to pop culture when it unleashes its advertising campaign for the all-new Volvo S40 at the beginning of March. Get ready to see a new and wild ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 27 -- Marking a significant breakthrough for fuel cell technology, Honda Motor Co., Ltd, today announced that it has conducted a successful cold-weather demonstration of its FCX fuel cell vehicle equipped with a Honda Fuel Cell Stack. Demonstrating the vehicle's cold-weather performance capabilit ... Continue reading
New Recall of Ford SUV Tires From Firestone
WASHINGTON February 27, 2004; Stephen Power and Timothy Aeppel writing for the WSJ reported that almost four years after a massive recall of its tires linked to deadly highway rollovers of Ford Motor Co. sport-utility vehicles, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire LLC announced another, though much smaller, recall ... Continue reading
Fastest Way to Florida Race is This Sunday at Metro Detroit's Kart 2 Kart
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.--Feb. 27, 2004--Open Practice at 12:00 Noon and the Race begins at 4:30 PM WHAT: Kart 2 Kart, Indoor Karting and Conference Center kicks into high gear as the site of the Fastest Way to Florida race. Sixty lucky drivers are being chosen to compete for a Warm Destination Getaway for two from the ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, NY & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, UK--Feb. 27, 2004--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that its subsidiary, County Services plans to launch its new Insurance & Compliance solution, Auto Network UK, at an industry debate it ... Continue reading
Oscar ``Anti Gift Bag'' Filled With Eco-Friendly Products From Sponsors of Global Green USA
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 27, 2004--The Oscar "Anti Gift Bag" is filled with eco-friendly products from sponsors who've made contributions to Global Green USA. They will be given to celebrities being chauffeured to the Oscars in gas-electric Toyota Prius hybrids rather than gas-guzzling limos. Charlize Theron, Marcia Gay Harde ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Fourth Quarter 2003 Results
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 27 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today reported a net loss for the quarter ended December 28, 2003. The Company recorded a net loss of $0.3 million, or a loss of $0.03 per diluted share, versus net ... Continue reading
Visteon Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Coulson to Retire March 31
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 27 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that Daniel R. Coulson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire on March 31, 2004, after a distinguished 38-year career at Visteon and Ford Motor Co. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) "Dan has made m ... Continue reading
Material Sciences Corporation Announces New Marine Products
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.--Feb. 27, 2004--Material Sciences Corporation , Electronic Materials and Devices Group, Inc. (EMD) has announced that West Marine--the nation's largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and apparel--will be carrying two of EMD's new marine products: SensaTank(TM) Marine 100 , a liquid level ... Continue reading
2004 Australian Grand Prix Preview
Honda F1 Press Information PREVIEW Australian Grand Prix, 5-7 March 2004 ------------------------------------------------ The 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship gets underway next Friday, 5 March, at the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne, Australia. After an intensive winter testing programme, incorporating ... Continue reading
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. Announces the Development of SPED3 Series of Push Switches (Push-Push Type) for Automobiles Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 27, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. has announced the development of the SPED3 Series of push switches (push-push type) ... Continue reading
Automotive.com Launches Classified Listings to Empower Online Used Car Buyer/Seller
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27 -- Automotive.com (http://www.automotive.com/), the premier new and used car research and buying site for consumers, recently unveiled an enhanced website that features over 2 million used car listings and a classified section for consumers to sell their used cars. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Reports 2003 Results and Provides Guidance For 2004
WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 27 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003 increased by 20% to $33,001,000, compared to $27,520,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income increased to $2,459,000, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to net income of $904,000, or $0.06 ... Continue reading
Jaguar and Land Rover Recommend Trafficmaster's Smartnav to Their Customers
CRANFIELD, England, February 27 -- Trafficmaster Plc, announces that Jaguar and Land Rover, both part of the Ford Premier Automotive Group, will from today offer Smartnav to its customers as their recommended dealer fit satellite navigation system. Smartnav will be available through Land Rover's 133 and Jaguar's 100 UK ... Continue reading
Grundig Brand to Premiere in Europe
Auto show to showcase integrated company, new products and concepts GENEVA, Feb. 27 -- Delphi Corp. will debut its new mobile multimedia brand, Delphi Grundig, for the first time to the public at next week's Geneva Motor Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) "We have combined our produc ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Shipping Aluminum Wheels for Nissan's New Titan Truck and Armada SUV
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Feb. 27, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has begun shipping cast aluminum wheels for Nissan's new 2004 Titan full size truck and Pathfinder Armada SUV. The wheel is being manufactured at Superior's facilities in Chihuahua, Mexico. "This important new wheel program ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Intelligent Highway Revolution: 'Smart' Vehicles Transmit Where & How They Are
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 26 -- Ford and the Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced a partnership to construct an intelligent transportation system where cars will talk to the highway, and to each other, to keep passengers out of traffic jams and bad weather. During the first phase of the program in Minnesota, ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2004--Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC. (BFNT) announced today that it is recalling 490,000 Steeltex tires (LT265/75R16 Load Range D) tires which were made in Canada for use on Ford Excursion vehicles manufactured in 2000-2002 and for some 2003 models. These tires are allegedly ... Continue reading
ARCA, Bennigan's Official Restaurant of ARCA
BENNIGAN'S, OFFICIAL RESTAURANT OF ARCA; HALFWAY LAP LEADER AWARD TOO TOLEDO OH (2-27-04) ARCA officials have formed a partnership with Bennigan's Grill & Tavern, which will see the international restaurant chain and franchiser become the Official Restaurant of ARCA for the 2004 season. In addition, Bennigan's will als ... Continue reading
It's Not Too Early to Plan Your Summer Vacation, AAA Travel Says
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 26 -- It's hard to think of summer when the temperature still hovers near freezing, but it's not too early to plan a summer vacation, AAA Travel says. Space is tight for many destinations in Europe. "If you're thinking of traveling overseas, stop thinking and start planning," said Alexandra Petropoul ... Continue reading
Corinthian College to Expand Automotive and Diesel Programs
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 26 -- Corinthian Colleges, Inc. today announced plans to nearly double the size of its WyoTech-Blairsville, Pennsylvania campus with the addition of a new 113,000-square-foot complex. David G. Moore, Corinthian's chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Our focus at the WyoTech-campuses -- w ... Continue reading
DuPont Automotive SAE World Congress Activity
DuPont Automotive invites you to "Choose Your own Briefing" during the 2004 SAE World Congress and Exposition in Detroit, March 8-11. Please review the following options and share your choices with Carrie LeMieux at Eisbrenner Public Relations - 248.641.1446 DuPont Composite Recycle Technology spans the Pacific - Intro ... Continue reading
Restructuring Charges Drive Midas to a Net Loss in Fiscal 2003
ITASCA, Ill.--Feb. 26, 2004--Midas, Inc. reported a net loss of $76.2 million--or $4.93 per diluted share--for fiscal 2003, which ended Jan. 3, 2004. The loss is primarily the result of business transformation charges of $102.6 million related to the completion of a major restructuring in which the company exited the u ... Continue reading
Featherlite Announces 4th Quarter Results and 2003 Earnings
CRESCO, Iowa--Feb. 26, 2004--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers, transporters and luxury motorcoaches, today reported a net income of $16,000, or 0 cents per diluted share, on sales of $45.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003. This compares with a ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Encouraged by Test Results, KJ is Excited to Return to Pomona
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Encouraged by Test Results, KJ is Excited to Return to Pomona POMONA, CAL., February 26, 2004 - When heavy rains forced NHRA officials to postpone last weekend's Winternationals, Kurt Johnson was among the first to make plans to take ... Continue reading
Americans Come Clean About Their Cars
International Carwash Association Survey Uncovers the Dirt on Americans' Love-Shame Relationship With Their Treasured (But Filthy) Cars 'Wash Me' Written on 32 Million Automobiles CHICAGO, Feb. 26 -- Americans love their cars, but five of six owners say they feel ashamed when their autos don't look -- or smell -- their ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: WJ Sees Added Preparation Paying Off in Pomona
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Sees Added Preparation Paying Off in Pomona POMONA, CAL., February 26, 2004 - There were two schools of thought among the professional racers in Pomona, CA following the postponement of last weekend's NHRA Winternationals. Some, f ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach to Exhibit at Daytona Beach Bike Week 2004
ANDOVER, Minn., Feb. 26 -- Kingsley Coach, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: KNGS) will exhibit several Deluxe Motor Coaches to the expected 500,000 plus attendees at Daytona Beach Bike Week, which takes place in Daytona Beach FL, beginning February 27 and ending March 7 (http://www.daytonachamber.com/bwhome.html). Kingsley Coach ... Continue reading
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2003 fiscal year results
AURORA, ON, February 27 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the three months and year ended December 31, 2003. ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED ------------------- ------ ... Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2004--Train control problems in Daly City, caused by yesterday's storms, are now expected to continue through the weekend, and possibly into early next week. The heavy rains flooded an area where BART houses train-controlling computers, affecting the track switching equipment at Daly City. The ... Continue reading
TARC Inks New Consulting Agreement with Mirenco
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--Feb. 26, 2004--Mirenco, Inc., (OTCBB:MREO) announced that The Transit Authority of River City (TARC), Louisville, Kentucky has signed a new consultative service contract for their entire metro diesel bus fleet which includes identifying those vehicles requiring the installation of DriverMax technology. ... Continue reading
UAW Hourly Employees Strike at Auto Supplier American Axle Plants in Michigan, New York
DETROIT February 26, 2004; David Runk writing for the AP reported that United Auto Workers members at American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. plants in Michigan and New York went on strike Thursday after a four-year contract covering about 6,500 hourly workers expired and disagreements with the auto supplier about job secur ... Continue reading
American Honda Motor Company's Motorcycle Division Expands Racing Contingencies
February 26, 2004 For Immediate Release American Honda Motor Company's Motorcycle Division Expands Racing Contingencies Torrance, CA - American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announces it's racing contingency program for 2004. The 2004 contingency program will post more than 7 million dollars at over 700 events across the coun ... Continue reading
AutoNation To Present At Raymond James Conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 25 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will air a live audio web cast on Monday, March 1, 2004 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida. AutoNation's Chief Financial Offi ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Fourth Quarter And Year-End Financial Results Conference Call
TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation , will hold a conference call with automotive institutional investors, security analysts, news media representatives, and other interested parties on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. EST. Collins & Aikman Chairman and CEO, David Stockman and Vice Chairman and C ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that it will participate in the Raymond James & Associates 25th Annual Institutional Investors Conference to be held March 1, 2 and 3 in Orlando, Florida. In conjunction with this appearance, ISC's conferen ... Continue reading
KANAAN TEAMS UP WITH TRIATHLETE DEBOOM TO PREP FOR INDYCAR SERIES
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Orbit Racing - Homestead practice
smooth start Orbit Racing had a quick start to the Rolex Sports Car Series race weekend in Homestead, Fla., posting the third-fastest GT time on Thursday. Jay Policastro covered the 2.3-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway road course in one minute 21.770 seconds in the No. 44 Classic Industries Porsche 911 GT3 RS. He had hig ... Continue reading
Wells REIT Acquires One Brattle Square in Cambridge, Mass.
ATLANTA, Feb. 26 -- Wells Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (Wells REIT) has acquired One Brattle Square in Cambridge, Mass. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. This is Wells' second acquisition in the Harvard Square submarket; in January, Wells REIT completed the acquisition of 1414 Massachusetts Ave. The si ... Continue reading
NBC 5 Gives Viewers a Sneak Peak Inside The Dallas Auto Show
DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 26 -- NBC 5 gives viewers a sneak peak at some of the most spectacular cars and trucks with "Inside The Dallas Auto Show". The program airs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3rd, opening day of the show. NBC 5 traffic reporter Tammy Dombeck takes viewers through an exciting, fast-paced gl ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 26, 2004--With two all new revolutionary snowmobiles, Polaris has delivered on under-the-hood innovations and sleek, new designs to get the snowmobile division back to Victory Lane in 2004. Building on its heritage as the inventor of the modern-day snowmobile, Polaris Industries, which celebrates its ... Continue reading
Ricardo's 'HyTrans' Leads the Way in Improving Delivery Vehicle Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions
SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, West Sussex, England, Feb. 26 -- Ricardo today formally launched its 1.2 million pounds sterling HyTrans project which it will carry out in partnership with Ford Motor Company, Valeo SA and the Gates Corporation. The project aims to demonstrate technologies for an affordable and production-feasible mic ... Continue reading
Delphi Debuts New TV Ad Campaign
Four new commercials show Delphi's technology transfer to industries outside automotive TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Delphi Corporation will debut a new television ad campaign this Sunday to show how the company is taking automotive technology where it's never gone before. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315 ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Completes Successful Dealer Expo with $50,000 in Purchase Orders in One Week
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb 26 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that they have already received $50,000 in purchase orders in just one week following The Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis. "The Dealer Expo was a huge success. The orders are still coming in ... Continue reading
Stronghold Announces Three New Customer Contracts with Toyota, Honda and Ford Dealerships
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Feb. 26, 2004--Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system using wireless and Internet technologies for the automotive retail industry, today announced the signing of three new customer contracts with Toyota, Honda and F ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Fastest Way to Florida Race is This Sunday at Metro Detroit's Kart 2 Kart
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.--Feb. 26, 2004--Open Practice at 12:00 Noon and the Race begins at 4:30 PM WHAT: Kart 2 Kart, Indoor Karting and Conference Center kicks into high gear as the site of the Fastest Way to Florida race. Sixty lucky drivers are being chosen to compete for a Warm Destination Getaway for two from the ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Present at Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Feb. 26, 2004-- Live Webcast at 11:35 a.m. ET on March 3, 2004 Arctic Cat Inc. will participate in the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Fla., on March 3, 2004, at 11:35 a.m. ET. Arctic Cat's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Twomey, and Chief Financi ... Continue reading
Bosch Sponsors The BMW Ultimate Driving Experience(TM)
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Robert Bosch Corporation today announced that it has become an official sponsor of The Ultimate Driving Experience(TM), BMW's annual program designed to teach participants to become safer, more confident drivers. This year's program highlights the all-new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehic ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--Feb. 26, 2004--CTS Corporation , a global leader in electronic pedal modules, today announced that a major Japanese automotive manufacturer has awarded CTS Automotive Products four programs for non-contacting Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Accelerator Pedal Modules. Production of the first program wil ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Launch Centennial Celebration at SAE World Congress
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it plans to launch its centennial-year celebration at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress, held March 8-11 in Detroit, Mich. "As Dana celebrates 100 years of advancing the science of mobility, it is only fitting that we have a major pre ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Society of Automotive Analysts Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Lewis Booth, Ford Motor Company group vice president and president and chief operating officer, Ford Europe, will participate in the Society of Automotive Analysts Conference at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, March 2. The presentation will begin at 1 p.m. central European time (7 a.m. U.S. ... Continue reading
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 26, 2004--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., today announced that it will release the results of its Fiscal Year 2003 Fourth Quarter. The earnings will be released before the market opens on Wednesday, March 10, 2004. A conference call will follow at 10:00 AM CT. The call will discuss the results ... Continue reading
Mecachrome Announces Indy Racing League Involvement
MONTREAL, Feb. 26 -- With a long-standing reputation for excellence in the motor sport industry, Mecachrome announced today a partnership with the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series Red Bull Cheever Racing team. "This is a wonderful opportunity for Mecachrome. This alliance will allow our highly dedicated engineers to ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact NHRA Field Marketing (626) 914-4761 WEATHER FORCES CANCELLATION OF NHRA'S LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING EVENT AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX GLENDORA, Calif. -- Inclement weather has forced NHRA South Central division officials to postpone this weekend's season-opening NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event ... Continue reading
Orion Motorsports Announces Entry Into AGT Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact; Todd Benne Toddbenne@americangt.com 636.262.1723 Image included for use Orion Motorsports Announces Participation in 2004 Inaugural American GT Season February 25, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilton, CT- Orion Motorsports, Ltd., based in Chicago, Illinois, has announced that they will part ... Continue reading
ROCKFORD ADDED TO ASA LATE MODEL SERIES SCHEDULE
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Shane Lewis Races Top-Class In-Front of Local Fans at Homestead
Shane Lewis Races Top-Class In-Front Local Fans at Homestead HOMESTEAD, Fla., February 26, 2004 - Sportscar racing standout and local South Florida resident Shane Lewis will lead the No. 7 PAP Parts/ Southard Motorsports BMW-FABCAR Daytona Prototype entry into Saturday's Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series' Grand Pr ... Continue reading
Behr America Is Honored With International Business Award
TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Behr America, a leading supplier of automotive engine cooling and air conditioning systems, has received the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACCoM) 2004 Merlin Award. Behr America was honored for excellence in international business practices, product innovation and consiste ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 26, 2004--With two all new revolutionary snowmobiles, Polaris has delivered on under-the-hood innovations and sleek, new designs to get the snowmobile division back to Victory Lane in 2004. Building on its heritage as the inventor of the modern-day snowmobile, Polaris Industries, which celebrates its ... Continue reading
US Fuel Cell Council Provides Spanish, Portuguese Translations of Free Fuel Cell Newsletters
WASHINGTON--Feb. 26, 2004--Translations of two free publications by the U.S. Fuel Cell Council are now available on the organization's web site. The Council's monthly Fuel Cell Connection newsletter tracks headlines for government-funded (federal and state) fuel cell and hydrogen research, development, and demonstratio ... Continue reading
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