U.S. Army Provides Chariot Personal Transport Vehicles to Metropark Rangers
WARREN, Mich., Jun. 28 -- The U.S. Army's Tank, Research, Development and Engineering Center's (TARDEC) National Automotive Center (NAC) today will present two American Chariot Personal Transport Vehicles (PTV) to Metropark Rangers at a ceremony held at the Huron-Clinton Park Authority at Kensington Metropark. The PTV ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 28, 2004--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration and comparison technology and commerce solutions, today announced a new service for Application Developers that enables them to leverage nearly 20 years of Chrome's experience in automotive information and technology. ... Continue reading
EDMOND, Okla.--June 28, 2004-- Midwest Utility Makes Significant Commitment to Airgo Systems in North America, Including a Special Introductory Offer to Customers From June 25 to August 25 Airgo Systems, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of commercial tire monitoring, maintenance, and inflation systems and a member ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Payment of Quarterly Cash Dividend
DETROIT, June 28 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the payment of AAM's first ever dividend as a public company. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share is payable on June 28, 2004, to stockholders of record of the company's issued and outs ... Continue reading
new track BAM! (British American Motorsport) will race at Lime Rock Park for the first time on July 5, chasing a podium finish in the GT class of the American Le Mans Series. Crew chief Matt Bishop is confident the team will have a good starting setup for the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, after competing in t ... Continue reading
Best Western Busch Series Show Car on a Southern Course June 30 - July 16
Official Hotel of NASCAR Brings Its No. 99 Chevrolet to Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina PHOENIX, June 28 -- The Best Western Busch Series Show Car will be making a series of pit stops throughout the South in the coming weeks as part of a five-state tour, bringing the excitement of NASCAR to th ... Continue reading
BMW ORACLE Racing Captures UBS Trophy
Team owner Larry Ellison also takes Owner-Driver Series MUNICH, Germany and NEWPORT, R.I., June 28 -- After a week of intense head-to-head match racing in powerful America's Cup Class yachts, the UBS Trophy regatta came down to two races today: one for the Pro-Driver Series between BMW ORACLE Racing and Team Alinghi an ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce June 2004 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's June Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Thursday, July 1, 2004, - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., EDT DETAILS: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 Domestic Teleconference: 1-210-795-9123 International Call Leader: Kevin L. McCormick Pas ... Continue reading
Combined Technologies Group Opens National Sales Headquarters in the Detroit Area
DETROIT--June 28, 2004--Combined Technologies Group, a developer of mobile computing and entertainment products for the automotive market, recently opened its national sales headquarters at 22720 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. "Opening a Detroit area sales office is important to being centrally located to our p ... Continue reading
Dashboard Confessional Award Their Customized Honda Civic to Mykel Hedetniemi of Delran, NJ
VENICE, Calif.--June 28, 2004--Prior to their headlining concert at the Wachovia Spectrum on Friday, June 25, as part of Civic Tour 2004, Dashboard Confessional awarded Mykel Hedetniemi of Delran, NJ one of the customized and autographed Honda Civics that they personally designed. Hedetniemi was among the lucky contest ... Continue reading
Dashboard Confessional Award Their Customized Honda Civic to Stephen Capitano of Blue Point, NY
VENICE, Calif.--June 28, 2004--Prior to their headlining concert at the PNC Bank Arts Center on Saturday, June 26 as part of Civic Tour 2004, Dashboard Confessional awarded Stephen Capitano of Blue Point, NY one of the customized and autographed Honda Civics that they personally designed. Capitano was among the lucky c ... Continue reading
Delphi Accelerates Lean Efforts Names Robert Morgan to Lean Business Processes Streamlining
TROY, Mich., June 28 -- Delphi Corp. today announced Robert Morgan as executive-in-charge of lean business processes, effective July 1, 2004. He will report to Donald L. Runkle, Delphi's vice chairman and chief technology officer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Morgan will work with De ... Continue reading
Evader Signs Major Distribution Agreement in Germany
STUTTGART, Germany--June 28, 2004--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc (www.evader.us.) (NASD.OTC:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology announced that The Schneider Group, with a network of 512 dealers in Germany, has agreed to a minimum purchase o ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 28 -- There's some good news on the gas front for a change, fuel prices falling just in time for the holiday weekend, and TheCarConnection.com has the inside story. Whatever the price of petrol, there aren't many things likely to keep you from enjoying the delights of the all-new Porsche 911. It may look ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Host Excellence in Customer Value Enhancement Awards Banquet
PALO ALTO, Calif.--June 28, 2004--Frost & Sullivan will host its 2004 Excellence in Customer Value Enhancement Awards Banquet on July 14th at 5:45pm (PST) at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf in Boston, Mass. The networking sessions and banquet ceremonies will commence with a Mover & Shaker Live! Interview, where Frost & ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Proposed Offering of Convertible Notes
AKRON, Ohio, June 28 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it intends to commence an offering of approximately $150 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes, subject to market and other customary conditions. Goodyear expects to grant the initial purchasers a 30-day option to purchase ... Continue reading
GT-1 Driver Development Program Racer Ross Murray Fourth in Second Trans-Am Outing
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GT-1 DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM RACER ROSS MURRAY FOURTH IN SECOND TRANS-AM OUTING SONOMA, Calif. (June 27, 2004) ‹ Ross Murray finished fourth in his second Motorock Trans-Am Series start Sunday at Infineon Raceway. What was remarka ... Continue reading
Lighthouse Emerges as King of Formula One
HONG KONG & SAN JOSE, Calif.--June 28, 2004--Lighthouse Technologies has emerged as the LED display provider of choice, with more installations than any other supplier at Formula One racetracks around the world. "Just as Schumacher and Ferrari are leading the 2004 Grand Prix season, so Lighthouse is dominating the trac ... Continue reading
Skynet BTV Network Will Enable Live Broadcasts to 100 Jaguar Dealerships, in Addition to Current 130-Site Land Rover Network BEDMINSTER, N.J., June 28 -- Loral Skynet today announced that it has signed an agreement with Jaguar Cars UK to provide a business television network covering all 100 Jaguar dealerships in the U ... Continue reading
Manufacturing Leader Favors Detroit River Tunnel Partnership Jobs Tunnel
DETROIT, June 28 -- A nationally prominent industrialist has joined other proponents of the Detroit River tunnel project calling it a vital part of Michigan's efforts to protect manufacturing jobs by helping companies compete more efficiently in world markets. After considering other proposals to ease chronic border de ... Continue reading
McMurray Masters Road Course in Sonoma with Second-Place Finish
Media Contact: Jason Wise, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (704) 500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> -For Immediate Release- McMurray Masters Road Course in Sonoma with Second-Place Finish SONOMA, Calif., (June 27, 2004) --- In only his second road course start at Infineon Raceway, Jamie McMur ... Continue reading
Noble International Added to Russell 3000 Index
WARREN, Mich., June 28 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble" or the "Company") has been added to the Russell 3000(R) Index (and Russell 2000(R) Index), effective June 25, 2004. The index is comprised of the 3000 largest companies headquartered in the United States, as measured by market capitalization. Christopher L. ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Daytona preview
Orbit edge Orbit Racing has a double edge heading to Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for the Rolex Sports Car Series race on July 1. Orbit won the GT class and finished second overall in the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Feb. 1, after leading the class for almost the entire 24-hour race. The team is also carrying moment ... Continue reading
Popular Auto Chooses Fiserv LeMans Solution for Loan and Lease Management
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--June 28, 2004--Popular Auto, the auto finance division of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, the island's leading financial institution ($35.8 billion in assets), has chosen Fiserv LeMans to upgrade and integrate its auto finance portfolio management systems. Popular Auto is the leader in auto leases, ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Posts 21st-place Finish at Infineon Raceway
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 Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif., (June 27, 2004) --- Despite being spun out twice and experiencing difficulties with third gear, Sterling Marlin wa ... Continue reading
Stremme Narrowly Misses First Busch Series Victory at Milwaukee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme Narrowly Misses First Busch Series Victory at Milwaukee West Allis, WI (June 27, 2004) â“ TRIMSPA driver David Stremme capped off an incredible performance at The Milwaukee Mile Saturday night with a career b ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Barrie Junior class wrap
June 27, 2004 For immediate release; Juniors provide excitement at Barrie on Saturday! Morad, Herder and Keatings still undefeated in Junior competition BARRIE, ONTARIO - The third round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels kicked off on Saturday at the scenic Barrie street co ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Barrie post race release
June 27, 2004 For immediate release; Sunoco stars light up the streets of Barrie! Roth, Di Leo, Morad, Herder, Usher, Patrick, Wright, Pelletier, Keatings and de Heus all get class wins at Barrie Grand Prix BARRIE, ONTARIO - For the second straight year, the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Barrie Senior class wrap
June 27, 2004 For immediate release; Roth and roll in Barrie! Mike Roth wins Formula Senior street fight in Barrie BARRIE, ONTARIO - The majority of the Senior class action at the Barrie Grand Prix, site of the third round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels was run on Sunday ... Continue reading
TEAM VIPER POSTS SOLID FINISH AT MID-OHIO WITH THREE IN THE TOP-10
PRESS RELEASE June 28, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACT: Misha E. Geisert 317-432-4110 Cellular MoparPR@aol.com TEAM VIPER POSTS SOLID FINISH AT MID-OHIO WITH THREE TOP-10 FINISHERS Archer, 3R-Racing Earn Top-five Finish Auburn Hills, Mich. - Team Viper wrapped up the SCCA Speed World Challenge GT Se ... Continue reading
MENLO PARK, Calif.--June 28, 2004--Tele Atlas N.V. announced today that its North American subsidiary, Tele Atlas North America, Inc., received clearance from the Department of Justice to acquire Geographic Data Technologies (GDT). With this official approval, Tele Atlas can now execute on the agreement to close the de ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mid-Ohio race
two for two Terry Borcheller earned his second American Le Mans Series podium position in as many starts this season, with a third-place GTS finish at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., and Johnny Mowlem of Maidenhead, England, both drove strong stints in the No. 63 ACEMCO M ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Added to Russell 3000(R) Index
PHOENIX, June 28 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced that its common stock was added to the Russell 3000(R) Index after market close on June 25, 2004. Universal Technical Institute's inclusion in the Russell 3000(R) Index makes it possible for the company ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Michigan, 28 de junio /PR Newswire/ -- La Junta Directiva de Visteon Corporation anunció hoy la designación de Michael F. Johnston, 57, a los cargos de CEO y presidente a partir del 1ro de julio, 2004. Peter J. Pestillo, 66, continuará desempeñándose como presidente de la Junta Directiva de Visteon hasta ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Organizational Changes
TROY, Mich., June 28 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the following new appointments within its organization: GLOBAL SUPPLY MANAGEMENT * Bill Lloyd, 56, is named director, global supply management, Delphi Europe, in Paris, effective Sept. 1. He will report to Michael J. Orris, executive director, global supply managemen ... Continue reading
MSN Autos Continues as Official Consumer Web Site of the North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, June 28 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has renewed its contract with MSN Autos (http://autos.msn.com/ ) through 2006, which will continue its role as the exclusive online consumer Web site of the NAIAS. MSN Autos provides a virtual backstage pass to the show, offering views of the hottes ... Continue reading
Virtual Auto Mechanic Library Can Help Consumers Avoid Automotive Repair Rip-Offs
WEST FARGO, N.D., June 28 -- Having been taken to the cleaners to the tune of $2,300 by disreputable auto repair shops, Mike Smith of West Fargo, North Dakota decided it was time to put the power of the Web to work for other consumers who may have had similar experiences. The new Web-based Virtual Auto Mechanic (http:/ ... Continue reading
Poorly Installed Safety Seats May Not Offer Children Best Protection for Holiday Trips
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., June 28 -- Although the overwhelming majority of parents believe their children are properly buckled up in the car, information from certified child car seat inspectors show that's not the case. During State Farm's most recent nationwide Child Safety Day events, held May 15, parents and caregivers ha ... Continue reading
Armor to jointly develop electric propulsion system
SOLANA BEACH, CA, June 28 -- Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME). Armor Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that the Strategic Partner of Armor has signed an agreement with a North American company holding a patent on a high performance electric powered water pump which can be adapted for use on electric powered w ... Continue reading
HELSINKI, Finland, June 28 -- Kemira Oyj (HEX: KRA1V) has developed a new comprehensive solution for significantly reducing the emissions of nitrogen oxides by motor vehicles, especially by the heavy vehicles. The new product, Denoxium, is being tested in collaboration with Ecocat Oy, Technical Research Centre of Finla ... Continue reading
Biodiesel Fuel Oil Can Replace Foreign and Fossil Fuel Oil in the U.S.A. ... as of Today
NEW YORK, June 28 -- * The best kept secret in the U.S.A. ... is that the U.S.A. has a real alternative to foreign and fossil fuel oil that's really ready to roll ... today. * According to the EPA of the U.S.A. ... Biodiesel fuel oil is a biodegradable, non-toxic, clean burning, not easily flammable and easily renewabl ... Continue reading
Ford/AAA National Student Auto Skills Competition, Tuesday, June 29 in Dearborn
WHAT: Fifty two-person teams of high school students, one from each state in the Union, will try to be the first to diagnose and correct mechanical/electrical bugs deliberately placed on Ford vehicles. Thousands of dollars in scholarship prizes are at stake. There will also be a competition for 18 master automotive tec ... Continue reading
'Land Rover Experience Driving School' Launches at Biltmore Estate
ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 28 -- Land Rover North America today announced the opening of an all-new driving school at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. The "Land Rover Experience Driving School" will be part of the estate's outdoor programs offered through Explore Biltmore Estate. The Driving School will be open to guests o ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Ten Percent Stock Dividend, Quarterly Cash Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--June 28, 2004--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. announced today a ten percent stock dividend payable August 31, 2004, to shareholders of record as of August 13, 2004. The Board then declared a $.05 per common share quarterly cash dividend payable October 1, 2004, to shareholders of record a ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--June 28, 2004--Whether planning a fun-filled, cross-country family adventure or weekend getaway to a nearby water park this summer, vacations often involve traveling by car. They also typically include long hours in the sun, a less-than-average amount of sleep and lots of time behind the wheel--a potentially ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Plans 230,000 A-class Sales Worldwide 2004-2005
PIRAEUS, Greece, June 28, 2004; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler aims to sell a total of 230,000 new A-class compact cars in 2004 and 2005, the company said on Monday during its official unveiling in Greece. The company expects 50,000 units of the smallest Mercedes brand car to be sold this year, and another 180,0 ... Continue reading
Top-10 ARCA RE/MAX points after SoBo
TOP-10 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES POINTS AFTER SOUTH BOSTON: 1) Frank Kimmel 2660; 2) Billy Venturini 2350; 3) Brent Sherman 2315; 4) Mark Gibson 2130; 5) Jason Jarrett 2085; 6) TJ Bell 2020; 7) Todd Bowsher 1955; 7) AJ Fike 1955; 9) Christi Passmore 1890; 10) Darrell Basham 1875. ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning returns to North America with Podium Finish
Petersen/ White Lightning Returns to North America with Podium Finish LEXINGTON, Oh., June 27 2004 - Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing came to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course straight from their GT class victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and leaves the Midwestern track with another podium finish. Today's thi ... Continue reading
Marc Lieb of Leipzig, German, had mixed results in his first race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The Porsche factory driver returned to Alex Job Racing for the second race in the 2004 American Le Mans Series. He quickly learned the challenging 2.25-mile Mid-Ohio road course, and qualified the No. 24 ... Continue reading
Mazda's New 'Verisa' Compact Offers Quality and Craftsmanship
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda's New 'Verisa' Compact Offers Quality and Craftsmanship Mazda <http://www.japancorp.net/topimg/Low_mazda0628.jpg> Hiroshima, Japan, June. 28, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation proudly introduces its new-style compact vehicle, Mazda Verisa, which goes ... Continue reading
Scelzi wins second career Funny Car title at Gateway
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 SEARS CRAFTSMAN NHRA NATIONALS GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MADISON, ILL. Race Dates: June 25-27, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI WINS HIS SECOND CAREER FUNNY CAR TITLE; JUMPS TO FOURTH I ... Continue reading
Bazemore ousted in first round by Worsham at Gateway
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 SEARS CRAFTSMAN NHRA NATIONALS GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MADISON, ILL. Race Dates: June 25-27, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE OUSTED IN FIRST ROUND AT GATEWAY MADISON, Ill. (June 27 ... Continue reading
CAW Members OK Labor Pact with Navistar
NEW YORK June 27, 2004; Reuters reported that International Truck and Engine Corp., the operating company of Navistar International Corp. said on Sunday that members of two Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) locals have ratified new labor contracts for Navistar's Chatham plant. Members of CAW Local 127, which represents produ ... Continue reading
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