COLUMBUS, Ohio--Sept. 28, 2004--Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company , today announced that it has formed a joint venture with Pacific Steel Construction. The joint venture, Dietrich Residential Construction, is a limited liability corporation with 50 percent ownership by each company. Its headquart ... Continue reading
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J., 28 de septiembre /PR Newswire/ -- Bien, entonces el motor turbo Ecotec de producción de GM de 2.0L que usted usó en su Pontiac Sunfire está desarrollando cerca de 1,200 caballos de fuerza. Ahora,¿cómo obtiene toda esa energía pura aplicada al circuito? Si usted siendo Marty Ladwig, el campeón ... Continue reading
Redatores de Negócios Nova Parceria Distribui Soluções Hospedadas de Gerenciamento de Frota Ponta-a-Ponta Para a Timetrac, Subsidiária da Telcel Venezuela, Uma Das Maiores Operadoras de CDMA da América Latina LOS ANGELES, Califórnia - (BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--28 de setembro de 2004-- A TechnoCom ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Road Improvement Program Wins Another Prestigious Award
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 -- The Road Improvement Demonstration Program (RIDP) started by AAA Michigan in 1996 has added another national honor to its list of awards. The Council of State Governments (CSG) at its meeting in Alaska today presented AAA Michigan with CSG's Public/Private Partnership Award. The award is pr ... Continue reading
AMSOIL Introduces SEVERE GEAR Synthetic Extreme Pressure Gear Lubes
SUPERIOR, Wis.--Sept. 28, 2004--AMSOIL INC. of Superior, WI has updated its gear lube formulations in order to optimize its gear lubes for modern applications. SEVERE GEAR(TM) Synthetic Extreme Pressure Gear Lubes, available in 75W-90 and 75W-140 viscosities, are ideally suited for vehicles that experience towing, haul ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Hosts Conference Call and Web Cast to Discuss FY2004 Fourth-Quarter Earnings
TROY, Mich., Sept. 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call and Web cast to discuss the company's fiscal year 2004 fourth-quarter financial results on Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. (ET). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) To participate, call (706) 643-7449 ten ... Continue reading
Audi Black Enterprise Jazz Festival Heats Up Houston
Concerts at Verizon Wireless Theater on October 2 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 28 -- Five celebrated acts, two versatile stages, and one unique event will fill downtown Houston with the melodious sounds of smooth jazz on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Audi of America, Inc. has partnered with Black Enterprise Magazine, the pr ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 28 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced it will be making a presentation to the investment community at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference at 11:30 am (EDT) on Tuesday, October 5, 2004. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section of http: ... Continue reading
Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. Updates Shareholders on Mandatory Exchange of Certificates
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--Sept. 28, 2004--Effective September 3, 2004, the Company changed it's name from Bad Toys, Inc., to Bad Toys Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: BTYHV). Pursuant to the Company's new policy all stock certificates must now include the name of the beneficial owner of the stock certificate. Bad Toys requested that its ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce September 2004 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's September Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Friday, October 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. McCormi ... Continue reading
'Crash Course' in Collision Prevention and Preparation, Now Available
DUPONT, Wash.--Sept. 28, 2004--Traffic collisions are at an all time high with around 20 million each year. At the same time, however, drivers are grossly uneducated regarding collision procedures. If you haven't been involved in a collision yet, unfortunately chances are, you will be. With over 185 million drivers on ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and Bombardier Terminate Dispute over Adtranz Sale
STUTTGART, Germany, and NEW YORK, Sept. 28 -- Today, the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG has approved a settlement negotiated with Bombardier Inc. and its subsidiary Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) Germany GmbH (together "Bombardier") resolving all disputes in connection with the sale of DaimlerChrysler ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2004--Edelbrock Corporation today announced that it has revised its earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2004 as previously reported on September 10, 2004. The revised results will be reflected in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed on September 28, 2004. Subsequent to t ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Introduces New AXP Technology
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 28 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) announces the introduction of its new technology prototype for the long haul trucking industry, the AXP InfiniGen. This second generation AXP technology powers the cab's "creature comforts" and has the following unique set of charac ... Continue reading
Hella Eyes More Accurate Data for Non-Contact Position Sensors
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 28 -- Hella North America is working with General Motors Corporation and other electronics suppliers to refine the next step in automotive sensor technology. Hella is part of a group, initiated by GM and including Bosch and Hitachi Limited, to define a digital transmission scheme between sensors ... Continue reading
Jinshan Firm Listed Among Top 50 Private Enterprises in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Jinshan District Government announced today that Shanghai Maple Automobile Co., Ltd., based in the district's Fengjing Industrial Park, was recently ranked No.33 in the 'Top 100 Private Enterprises of Shanghai 2004.' The district government also expressed its ap ... Continue reading
Modine To List Common Stock on The New York Stock Exchange
RACINE, Wis.--Sept. 28, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company , a leading worldwide developer and supplier of thermal management solutions for diversified markets, announced today that its common stock will be listed and begin trading on The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the new ticker symbol "MOD" on October 14, 2 ... Continue reading
PPG to Expand Joint-Venture Fiber Glass Plant in China
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 28, 2004--PPG Industries and its joint venture partner will build a second fiber glass manufacturing furnace at their facility in Kunshan, China, officials from both companies announced today. The additional furnace, with 38,000 metric tons of annual capacity, will serve the expanding electronics and ... Continue reading
Safety Experts Urge Workplace Involvement to Reduce Crashes
ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 28 -- The biggest threat to the lives of Minnesota workers comes from one of their most common activities: getting behind the wheel and driving. In support of National Drive Safely Work Week, October 4-8, the Minnesota Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (Minnesota NETS), the Minnesota Safety ... Continue reading
Solana Beach's New Red Light Cameras Initiation Ceremony Announced
SOLANA BEACH, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2004--The City of Solana Beach is planning an initiation ceremony for the City's new installation of new Red Light Enforcement Cameras on Wednesday, October 5, 2004, at 4:30 p.m., with the location of the ceremonial "flip of the switch" by the Solana Beach City Council planned at the int ... Continue reading
TechnoCom and Grupo SECUSAT Form Latin American Joint Venture and Deliver Location Services Platform
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 28, 2004-- New Partnership Delivers Hosted End-to-End Fleet Management Solution to Timetrac, a Subsidiary of Telcel Venezuela, One of the Largest CDMA Carriers in Latin America TechnoCom Corp., the leading provider of wireless location Operations Support System (OSS) and Business Support System (BSS) ... Continue reading
The Timken Company to Announce Third Quarter Results
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The Timken Company will announce its third quarter financial results on October 25, 2004 before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The financial results will be available through the Internet at www.timken.com . The company will host a conference call that day for investors and securi ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards Structural Steel Packages for Texas Plant
ERLANGER, Ky., Sept. 28 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America today announced the structural steel packages for the construction of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas in San Antonio. The steel project is divided into three packages: -- The press shop, weld shop and plant office package was awarded to Safety Steel ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces Its New Brand Message - 'Moving Forward' to Meet Customers' Goals
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28 -- Toyota shares an important goal with customers -- the desire to continuously work to get more out of life. The spirit of "there's no best ... only better" is captured in Toyota's new brand message, "Moving Forward." "Moving Forward" will debut to the public on Tuesday, September 28 with co ... Continue reading
Editores de negocios Nueva alianza ofrece solución alojada de extremo a extremo para manejo de flotas a Timetrac, una filial de Telcel Venezuela, una de las mayores empresas de telecomunicaciones con tecnologÃa CDMA en América Latina Los Ãngeles, California, Estados Unidos--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--28 ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Names Brian Walters as Director of Heavy-Duty Sales
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The Timken Company recently named Brian Walters director of heavy-duty sales. In this position, Brian will be responsible for sales to the original equipment heavy-duty industry for Timken's automotive division. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) "Brian's experience ... Continue reading
Xcelplus Brings the Original Slick 50 Formula Back to Market - Investors Wanted
SALUDA, Va.--Sept. 28, 2004--Xcelplus International (Pink Sheets:XLPI) (http://xcelplus.com) clarifies its stance in the specialty chemicals and lubricant marketplace, offering the original formula to the best-selling auto engine treatment in the US, when marketed under the Slick 50 label. "We are the original Slick 50 ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Announces Four Additional Wheel Supply Programs With The Chrysler Group
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2004-- 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty Are Superior's Latest Chrysler Group Wins Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced that it has been awarded four new aluminum wheel supply contracts for the 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee and the 2005 Jeep Liberty. "Not only do the ... Continue reading
Sole Supplier for Massachusetts Enhanced Emissions and Safety Test Program CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 28 -- SPX Corporation today announced that its Service Solutions business has been awarded a contract as sole vendor to supply inspection and maintenance equipment and service to Agbar Technologies, Inc. for the Massachuse ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Selects Verity K2 Enterprise for its Intranet and Global Websites
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 28 -- Verity Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise software that enables organizations to maximize the return on their intellectual capital investment, today announced that Nissan Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of automotive products and services, has selected Verity(R) K2 Enterprise ( ... Continue reading
Toyota Adjudica Paquetes de Acería Estructural para Planta de Texas
ERLANGER, Kentucky, 28 de septiembre /PR Newswire/ -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America hoy anunció los paquetes de acero estructural para la construcción de Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas en San Antonio. El proyecto siderúrgico está dividido en tres paquetes: -- El paquete de Taller de matricería, solda ... Continue reading
AutoVIBES: Consumer Dependency on Incentives Rises to Highest Level
ROCHESTER, N.Y. and IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 28 -- AutoVIBES, a monthly automotive study from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research tracking consumer views on new vehicle nameplates and timely automotive topics, today reveals that as manufacturer vehicle incentives continue to rise to their highest ... Continue reading
2005 Hyundai Tucson Delivers ESP as Standard Equipment
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 28 -- The ESP that comes as standard equipment on the 2005 Hyundai Tucson is not a mind-reading device, but drivers and passengers will agree the Electronic Stability Program provides real value. In fact, according to a preliminary study and a report issued September 23 by the National Hi ... Continue reading
Ryan Newman Transcript. NASCAR Nextel Cup Call.
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004. Ray Cooper NASCAR Nextel Cup Conference Call Clear!Blue Talladega Advance Material 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL DODGE) NOTE: Fresh off his second win of the season on Sunday at Dover, and his third in the last four starts at the Monster Mile, Newman ranks eighth in the Chase for the ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company celebrates Job One production of its hydrogen fuel cell hybrid electric Focus.
FORD CELEBRATES PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN-POWERED FOCUS FUEL CELL VEHICLE Ford is building an evaluation fleet of advanced hydrogen fuel cell, hybrid electric Focus sedans using Ballard Power Systems' fuel cell. Fleet created in response to the U.S. Department of Energy's solicitation, titled "Controlled Hydrogen Fleet an ... Continue reading
DENSO and Mobileye to Start Joint Development for Image Sensing and Processing Technology
DETROIT, Sept. 28 -- Mobileye and DENSO have signed an agreement for development of vision applications for the automotive market. The following press release was issued by DENSO on September 16, 2004: DENSO CORPORATION and Mobileye N.V., after a period of joint development of visual recognition functions for automotiv ... Continue reading
Steve Park NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Dodge Teleconference.
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Advance. 704-975-3232 American Racing Wheels 200 at California Speedway. STEVE PARK (No. ... Continue reading
Delphi Expands Mobile Video Line for Consumer Market
Video Unit with New 10.2-inch Screen Option Now Available TROY, Mich., Sept. 28 -- Delphi Corp. today announced the expansion of its Delphi Mobile Video product line by introducing the DVDM-1020, an overhead, rear-seat entertainment system, featuring a new 10.2-inch widescreen with an integrated DVD player. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
Cobra Electronics Guides the Way with the Launch of the NAVONE 3000
CHICAGO--Sept. 28, 2004-- Company's award-winning Plug-and-Go system is ready for use without downloads or PC support Cobra Electronics today announced the availability of its highly anticipated mobile navigation system, the NAVONE(TM) 3000, first introduced at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show. The product, which rec ... Continue reading
KleenAir Systems Announces Large Van Order for Its SCR System
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announced that a significant order for almost 700 systems has been received by its European systems Integrator, Dinex Exhaust Ltd. KleenAir's NOxMaster(TM) NOx Reduction System (SCR), including Diesel Particulate Filter, will be installed by Dinex on ne ... Continue reading
Alpine Ships In-Vehicle Connectivity Solution for iPod
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 28 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, has shipped its highly anticipated interface adapter that enables consumers to control and enjoy their iPod or iPod mini music library from their in-vehicle sound system. The Alpi ... Continue reading
Roche Putting the Brakes on Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Hybrid Car Pilot Study
NUTLEY, N.J., Sept. 28 -- Today, Roche announced plans to drive full speed toward efforts to improve the environment. As part of the company's commitment to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent over the next five years, Roche is integrating Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid vehicles into its pharmaceutical sa ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for October 2004
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2004--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for October, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the ... Continue reading
Consumer Alert:Consumers Warned About Fraudulent Glass Repair Companies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- If your car windshield has any small glass chips or cracks, be careful about where you take it to be fixed. GEICO is alerting its policyholders and consumers about fraudulent glass repair shops -- frequently set up in malls, county fairs, local car wash operations -- that are taking advantage of ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor's Latest Vehicle Emissions Technologies Could Accelerate the Road to Fuel Cells
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. has developed technology that could bridge the gap between today's internal combustion engines and the promising future of fuel cells, accelerating by many years immense benefits in fuel economy, according to Pedro Ferro, ArvinMeritor vice president and general manager, C ... Continue reading
AirIQ Introduces Automobile Dealerships That Offer MobileIQ Consumer Telematics
TORONTO--Sept. 28, 2004--AirIQ Inc. (TSX:IQ), a leader in the Telematics industry, announces that it has secured agreements with automobile dealerships in Ontario, Canada to sell its Consumer Telematics service, MobileIQ(TM), Intelligent Vehicle Protection. This marks the first stage in AirIQ's North American rollout o ... Continue reading
Visteon Adds Motorola Radio Interface to TACNET(TM) Law Enforcement Vehicle Product
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 28 -- Visteon Corporation is adding Motorola, Inc.'s two-way land mobile radio technology to the broad range of law-enforcement technologies ready to be integrated as part of Visteon's TACNET(TM) program. TACNET is an in-vehicle command and control system designed to improve public safety, office ... Continue reading
Ballard Powers First Ford Production Fuel Cell-Powered Focus
DETROIT--Sept. 28, 2004-- Ballard(R) Fuel Cells to Power More Than 50 percent of Announced Demonstration Fleets Under U.S. Hydrogen Economy Initiative Ballard Powering the Largest Number of Fuel Cell Cars and Buses in the World The first production vehicles powered with Ballard(R) fuel cells and built by Ford Motor Com ... Continue reading
Taking Toyota to a New Place on the Web: PlanetKaizen
TORRANCE, Calif, Sept. 28 -- Toyota is peeling back the metal on its cars and trucks to divulge the inner workings and engineering advances on its vehicles to auto enthusiasts via a new website, PlanetKaizen (www.toyota.com/planetkaizen). PlanetKaizen is an entirely new interactive direction for Toyota to share its ric ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA International Automotive Group Announces New Executive Management Team
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Sept. 28, 2004--PRIMEDIA Inc., the leading targeted media company, today announced the addition and promotion of six executives poised to strengthen its International Automotive Group with a focus on the rapidly growing tuner and urban automotive lifestyle markets. Under direction of the recently appoi ... Continue reading
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--Sept. 28, 2004--More and more consumers are hoping to keep older vehicles running smoothly and many have a maintenance routine that includes the use of motor oil specially formulated for vehicles with high mileage, according to recent data from The NPD Group's Aftermarket Industry Monitor. The NP ... Continue reading
USWA Sues to Enjoin Cooper Tire's Announced Sale of Automotive Products Plants, Pending Arbitration
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 28, 2004-- Company Backtracks on Change of Ownership Provision, Promise To Arbitrate The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) filed suit to enjoin the sale by Cooper Tire & Rubber of four USWA-represented plants in the Cooper-Standard Automotive Division until the parties have conducted expedited arb ... Continue reading
Toyota Works to Continue 'Moving Forward'
DETROIT September 28, 2004; John Porettro writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp., which has been telling consumers to "Get the Feeling" in its advertising since 2001, will begin urging them to keep "Moving Forward" on Tuesday, part of the Japanese automaker's ongoing effort to "reinvent" itself. Toyota, Ja ... Continue reading
Guest Commentary: Diesels in The U.S.
<a href=http://www.forbes.com">Forbes.Com Editorial Commentary:</a> By Jerry Flint<p> With gasoline in the U.S. likely to stay north of $2 per gallon, I am hearing more and more discussions about saving fuel. Such dialog always comes around to diesel motors. Practically everyone seems to like the idea, but diesels stil ... Continue reading
Three Japanese Automakers Boost Output in August; Two Cut Production
TOKYO September 27, 2004; The AP reported that Japan's top three automakers boosted global production in August due to brisk demand in overseas markets, but Mazda Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. reported lower output, the companies said Monday. Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's No. 1 automaker, said worldwide product ... Continue reading
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