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Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Saxon Motorcycle Co. Launches 2005 Model Line

Saxon Motorcycle Co. Launches 2005 Model Line

CASA GRANDE, Ariz.--Nov. 3, 2004--Saxon Motorcycle Co. today introduced the first four models for the exciting 2005 line, with price points starting at $21,995. Each of the four models includes an S&S engine, 6-speed transmission, a fat 250 rear tire, a softail suspension and a choice of eight colors. "This is a very e ... Continue reading

Jaguar Marketing VP Returns to Ford Motor Company

Jaguar Marketing VP Returns to Ford Motor Company

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Effective November 1, 2004, George Ayres currently VP Jaguar Marketing, is appointed Ford SVT Marketing & Sales Manager in the Ford Performance Group, succeeding Tom Scarpello. Ayres joined Jaguar in 1997, after 11 years with Ford Motor Company. He joined Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover North A ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

Advance Auto Parts Reports Record Third Quarter Sales and Earnings

Comparable Store Sales Grew 3.0% and EPS Rose to $0.68 Company Reiterates Fourth Quarter Guidance Announces New Senior Credit Facility ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 3 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories, today announced record sales and earnings for its third quarter ended October ... Continue reading

2005 Subaru Outback Earns 5-Star Rating in NHTSA NCAP Tests

2005 Subaru Outback Earns 5-Star Rating in NHTSA NCAP Tests

The New Subaru Outback Receives the Highest Possible Safety Rating For Both Frontal and Side-Impact Crash Tests For Both Driver and Passenger Seating Positions CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in i ... Continue reading

Subaru Reports October Sales; Total Sales Up 12 Percent From Last Year

Subaru Reports October Sales; Total Sales Up 12 Percent From Last Year

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. reported on Tuesday total sales for October of 16,531 units. This total represents a year-over-year increase of 12 percent. "Our sales momentum continued this month," said Fred Adcock, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. "We are pleased with the increas ... Continue reading

Bankers Systems and ADP Dealer Services Help Streamline the Finance and Insurance Process for Automobile Dealers

Bankers Systems and ADP Dealer Services Help Streamline the Finance and Insurance Process for Automobile Dealers

ADP Dealer Services to Utilize Bankers Systems' Motor Vehicle Electronic Retail Contract Forms LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Bankers Systems, Inc. announced today at F&I Magazine's National Conference & Expo in Las Vegas that ADP(R) Dealer Services will integrate Bankers Systems' Motor Vehicle Electronic Documents Module into A ... Continue reading

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. to Participate in Robert W. Baird & Co. 2004 Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2004

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. to Participate in Robert W. Baird & Co. 2004 Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2004

LOWELL, Ark.--Nov. 3, 2004--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced that on Wednesday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. (CST), President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Thompson will present at the Robert W. Baird & Co.'s 2004 Industrial Conference. The conference will be presented to the investment community at the Four ... Continue reading

Lithia Motors Acquires Santa Fe Chrysler Jeep Dodge in the State of New Mexico; First Lithia store in New Mexico

Lithia Motors Acquires Santa Fe Chrysler Jeep Dodge in the State of New Mexico; First Lithia store in New Mexico

MEDFORD, Ore.--Nov. 3, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced the acquisition of Horace Dodge Chrysler Jeep. Lithia has now made 10 acquisitions in 2004. The store will start up operations as Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Santa Fe today, November 3, 2004. "We ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck To Present at Baird's 2004 Industrial Conference

Oshkosh Truck To Present at Baird's 2004 Industrial Conference

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Nov. 3, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation will present its financial performance and growth strategies at the Robert W. Baird & Co. 2004 Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 11:20 a.m. CST. The conference runs Tuesday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 10 in Chicago at the Four Sea ... Continue reading

Mattel Inducts Five More Automotive Legends, Rides and Moments at Second Annual Hot Wheels Hall of Fame Ceremony

Mattel Inducts Five More Automotive Legends, Rides and Moments at Second Annual Hot Wheels Hall of Fame Ceremony

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Nov. 3, 2004--Mattel, Inc. " Wood Inducted Along with 1955 Chevrolet at Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA) in Las Vegas Mattel, Inc. today honored four automotive designers and racers and one "dream" car at its second annual Hot Wheels(R) Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at SEMA ... Continue reading

Toyota Achieves Record October Sales

Toyota Achieves Record October Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported record October sales of 170,815, an increase of 13.0 percent over last October. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,717,844, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to the same period last year. "The effects of pre-election consumer u ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Records 18,323 New Vehicle Sales in October

Mercedes-Benz USA Records 18,323 New Vehicle Sales in October

MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 18,323 new vehicles in October, pushing the total to 175,882 units sold for the year to date. Volume for the month was led by the E-Class with 5,011 vehicles sold of the model line's sedans and wagons, including the new E320 CDI diesel model. The C-C ... Continue reading

Mazda Announces October 2004 Sales

Mazda Announces October 2004 Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for October 2004: Month-To-Date Year-To-Date October October % October October % 2004 2003 Change 2004 2003 Change Protege 19 5,046 -99.6% 6,369 61,067 -89.6% Mazda3 5,795 12 48191.7% 66,591 12 5548.25 626 0 15 -100.0% ... Continue reading

Ford Monthly Sales Off Again in October

Ford Monthly Sales Off Again in October

DETROIT November 3, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Ford sales in October fell 5 percent from October 2003, the eighth time this year monthly sales have been below year-ago results. Sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brand trucks were up 3 percent at the nation's second-largest automaker, but that ... Continue reading

Energy & Engine Technology Corporation CEO Interviewed By Wall Street Reporter Regarding Corporate Developments

Energy & Engine Technology Corporation CEO Interviewed By Wall Street Reporter Regarding Corporate Developments

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 3 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announced today that its CEO, Will McAndrew, conducted an interview with Wall Street Reporter on recent corporate developments, including commencement of production in its new Pompano Beach, Florida facility, as described in pr ... Continue reading

PR: Interview with Infinium Labs President and COO is Available at CEOcast.com

PR: Interview with Infinium Labs President and COO is Available at CEOcast.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Interview with Infinium Labs President and COO is Available at CEOcast.com SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 3, 2004 -- Infinium Labs (OTC Bulletin Board: IFLB) today announced that its president and chief operating officer, Kevin Bachus, is featured in a 12-minute online interview at CEOcast.com. Mr. Bachus d ... Continue reading

Tarry Shebesta, to Talk About Used Vehicle Leasing at the National Remarketing Conference

Tarry Shebesta, to Talk About Used Vehicle Leasing at the National Remarketing Conference

Tarry Shebesta, to Talk About Used Vehicle Leasing at the National Remarketing Conference CINCINNATI--Nov. 3, 2004--Tarry Shebesta, president of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), has been selected to speak during the National Remarketing Conference and Expo/2005 Industry Forecast November 8-10, 2004, in Dearbor ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Two Percent Sales Increase in U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales for October 2004

DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Two Percent Sales Increase in U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales for October 2004

* Chrysler Group Sales Increase Two Percent Unadjusted, Two Percent Adjusted for October 2004 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,323 vehicles, Down Five Percent (unadjusted) for October 2004 NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 188,492 pass ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Named Official Tire Supplier to A1 Grand Prix

Cooper Tire Named Official Tire Supplier to A1 Grand Prix

World Cup of Motorsport Offers Global Brand Exposure FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY announces today that it has taken the position of official tire supplier to A1 Grand Prix, a new FIA approved motorsport series commencing September 2005. The three-year agreement calls for Cooper to produce slick ... Continue reading

Acura Posts Record October 2004 Sales

Acura Posts Record October 2004 Sales

TL, TSX and MDX Post Records TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Marking its 12th consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record October sales of 16,741 vehicles to surpass the previous mark of 14,965 set in 2001, an increase of 13.6 percent versus last year, the division announced today. Year-to-date, Acura sales rose ... Continue reading

American Honda Posts New All-Time Record October Sales

American Honda Posts New All-Time Record October Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- American Honda, along with both the Honda and Acura sales divisions, posted new all-time October sales records, putting the company on track for its twelfth consecutive year of record sales. October sales highlights include: * Record October sales for American Honda * Record October and four ... Continue reading

Dunlop Revives 'Treadheads' With New Pattern

Dunlop Revives 'Treadheads' With New Pattern

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Just a few days after unveiling its new Direzza DZ101 tire, Dunlop found several of its "in the know" drivers sitting "in the chair." The barber's chair, that is. For the second year in a row, Dunlop is featuring its "Treadhead" promotion at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) automot ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: 'Maya Hunter' Expeditionary Vehicle Aids Archaeologists

SEMA 2004: 'Maya Hunter' Expeditionary Vehicle Aids Archaeologists

Specially Equipped Toyota Tacoma and Yamaha Rhino Helping Re-Write History of Ancient Civilization LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- A team of Maya archeologists from Vanderbilt University received the keys to a jungle-ready 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 V6 pickup at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Sets All Time Record for October Sales

Volvo Cars Sets All Time Record for October Sales

Sales Increase for Fourth Consecutive Month - Up 6.9 Percent IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) posted sales of 11,634 units in the United States for the month, which is the best October on record for Volvo in the United States. The increase of 6.9 percent, compared to the same period las ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Encouraged by Early Response to New Products

Ford Motor Company Encouraged by Early Response to New Products

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2004; Ford Motor Company rolled out the largest number and array of new products in its history and the early feedback is positive."We're very encouraged by the early dealer and consumer response to our new products," said Jim O'Connor, Ford group vice president, North American Marketing, Sales ... Continue reading

Magna annonce des propositions quant à une opération de fermeture de ses filiales ouvertes

Magna annonce des propositions quant à une opération de fermeture de ses filiales ouvertes

AURORA, Ontario, November 3 -- Magna International Inc. (MG.A et MG.B à la Bourse de Toronto; MGA à la Bourse de New York) a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle a fait des propositions distinctes aux conseils d'administration respectifs de ses trois filiales ouvertes, Intier Automotive Inc. (IAI.A à la Bourse de Toronto; I ... Continue reading

Aviso de WebcaST: Brazil A Marcopolo S/A Anuncia a Webcast de sua Teleconferência Sobre os Resultados do 3ro Trimestre de 2004

Aviso de WebcaST: Brazil A Marcopolo S/A Anuncia a Webcast de sua Teleconferência Sobre os Resultados do 3ro Trimestre de 2004

CAXIAS DO SUL, Brasil, 3 de novembro /PR Newswire/ -- A Marcopolo S/A (Bovespa: POMO4) anuncia a seguinte WebcaST: Brazil O QUE: Resultados do 3ro Trimestre de 2004 da Marcopolo S/A QUANDO: Quinta-feira, 4 de Novembro de 2004 às 11:00 horas (horário de Brasília) ONDE: http://www.idmc.com.br -- index.asp?Player_ID=65 ... Continue reading

Amerigon Reports Third Quarter, Nine-Month Results

Amerigon Reports Third Quarter, Nine-Month Results

Records Fourth Consecutive Profitable Quarter DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Amerigon Incorporated today reported continued improvement in bottom-line results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004, when compared with the prior year periods, recording its fourth consecutive quarter of profitability. ... Continue reading

Raser Technologies Retains Ty Mattingly in Preparation for New Business Opportunities

Raser Technologies Retains Ty Mattingly in Preparation for New Business Opportunities

PROVO, Utah--Nov. 3, 2004--Raser Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:RSTG) (the "Company") announces that it has retained Mr. Ty Mattingly as a business development strategist. Mr. Mattingly co-founded SBI Group in 1997 and, until the company was sold to Aquantive, Inc. (AQNT) for $160M in cash, he served as vice president of co ... Continue reading

Ballard Power Systems Announces Third Quarter 2004 Results

Ballard Power Systems Announces Third Quarter 2004 Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Nov. 3, 2004--Ballard Power Systems reported its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2004. All amounts are reported in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. "Ballard is pleased with our third quarter results, which reflect our focus on financial sustainability, as we ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Fuel-Efficient Engine and Drivetrain Technology Drive Worldwide Growth

BorgWarner Fuel-Efficient Engine and Drivetrain Technology Drive Worldwide Growth

CHICAGO, Nov. 3 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced $1.4 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2005 through 2006, providing growth anticipated to outpace that of the auto industry. As a leading provider of highly engineered engine and drivetrain components and systems to vehicle makers worldwide, the compa ... Continue reading

Aberdeen Group Acknowledges Two CMSI Customers as Top Contract Management Best Practice Companies

Aberdeen Group Acknowledges Two CMSI Customers as Top Contract Management Best Practice Companies

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 3 -- Contract Management Solutions, Inc. (CMSI), a market leader in the contract management solutions industry, today announced that Aberdeen Group identified two CMSI customers in its latest research report as the top companies achieving the greatest value from their contract management systems. Th ... Continue reading

Affinity Group, Inc. To File Third Quarter Report on November 8th

Affinity Group, Inc. To File Third Quarter Report on November 8th

VENTURA, Calif.--Nov. 3, 2004--Affinity Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it intends to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter ending September 30, 2004 on November 8, 2004. The report will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company has scheduled a conference call to di ... Continue reading

All-New 2005 Chrysler 300 Wins 'Editors' Most Significant Vehicle of the Year' Award from Edmunds.com

All-New 2005 Chrysler 300 Wins 'Editors' Most Significant Vehicle of the Year' Award from Edmunds.com

- Chrysler Group Vehicles Win Four Awards From Edmunds.com - Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Dakota Receive 'Editors' Most Wanted' Awards - Dakota a Five-time Winner AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Chrysler Group captured four separate product awards from Edmunds.com in the Web site's seventh annual "Editors' Most ... Continue reading

Amerigon Subsidiary BSST Announces Definitive Agreement to Develop Array of Climate Control Automotive Products

Amerigon Subsidiary BSST Announces Definitive Agreement to Develop Array of Climate Control Automotive Products

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that its subsidiary, BSST LLC, signed a definitive long-term agreement with Visteon Corporation to develop an array of heating and cooling products for the automotive industry featuring BSST's proprietary, efficient and environmentally friendly advanced t ... Continue reading

Cox Enterprises, Inc. and Cox Communications, Inc. Commence Previously Announced Tender Offer

Cox Enterprises, Inc. and Cox Communications, Inc. Commence Previously Announced Tender Offer

Price of $34.75 in cash per share for 38% public stake in Cox Communications ATLANTA, Nov. 3 -- Cox Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) and Cox Communications, Inc. (CCI) today commenced their previously announced tender offer for the outstanding CCI shares not already owned by CEI for $34.75 in cash per share. The expiration date ... Continue reading

GenTek Retains Goldman Sachs To Assist In Exploring Strategic Alternatives

GenTek Retains Goldman Sachs To Assist In Exploring Strategic Alternatives

PARSIPPANY, N.J.--Nov. 3, 2004--GenTek (OTC Bulletin Board:GETI), having strengthened its balance sheet and repositioned its core businesses through a reorganization completed in November 2003 and the sale of KRONE in May 2004, has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. to assist the diversified manufacturer in exploring strate ... Continue reading

Jeep 101(R) Cross-Country Weekend Driving Adventure Visits Texas Motor Speedway

Jeep 101(R) Cross-Country Weekend Driving Adventure Visits Texas Motor Speedway

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 -- Thousands of consumers will experience the Jeep(R) brand firsthand when the entire line of Jeep vehicles rolls into Texas Motor Speedway for a two-day visit at this year's Jeep 101(R), the weekend of November 6-7. Specially designed on- and off-road courses will give event-goers the oppor ... Continue reading

LoJack Corporation Reports Net Income Rise of 34% for Third Quarter Over Last Year

LoJack Corporation Reports Net Income Rise of 34% for Third Quarter Over Last Year

WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 3 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004 increased by 13% to $38,019,000, compared to $33,752,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income increased by 34% to $3,334,000, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2,486,000, o ... Continue reading

MBA Holdings Continues Expansion of NMDA

MBA Holdings Continues Expansion of NMDA

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Nov. 3, 2004--As MBA Holdings (OTCBB:MBAH), Scottsdale, Ariz., continues the development of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), significant efforts have been made to expand the scope of programs and services to be offered to NMDA members. We wish to inform shareholders of these numero ... Continue reading

Mercury Debuts 'Meet The Lucky Ones' - Unprecedented Interactive Website Experience With An Independent Film Flair

Mercury Debuts 'Meet The Lucky Ones' - Unprecedented Interactive Website Experience With An Independent Film Flair

WHAT: On November 1, Mercury debuted "Meet The Lucky Ones," an interactive website experience (http://meettheluckyones.com/) that extends the storytelling potential of the web in unprecedented ways. As the latest expression of Mercury's New Doors Opened marketing campaign, "Meet The Lucky Ones" is further evidence of M ... Continue reading

Solomon Technologies adds Leading Catamaran OEM

Solomon Technologies adds Leading Catamaran OEM

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--Nov. 3, 2004--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) announced today that another major French catamaran manufacturer has joined its growing list of OEM builders now offering Solomon Technologies, Inc.'s electric propulsion system. Alliaura Marine, builder of prestigious Privilege Luxury cats, in ... Continue reading

Terion Named Rising Star in the Deloitte Texas Crescent Technology Fast 50 Program

Terion Named Rising Star in the Deloitte Texas Crescent Technology Fast 50 Program

PLANO, Texas--Nov. 3, 2004--Terion, the leading provider of trailer fleet management systems, has been named a Rising Star in the Deloitte Texas Crescent Technology Fast 50 program. The Rising Star award is a special designation for fast-growth technology companies that have been in business just three or four years an ... Continue reading

The Progressive Corporation Announces Investor Relations Conference Call

The Progressive Corporation Announces Investor Relations Conference Call

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Nov. 3, 2004--The Progressive Corporation will host a one-hour conference call on Thursday, November 11, 2004, beginning at 2:00 p.m. eastern time. The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and its Quarterly Shareholders Report for the third quarter 2004 will be available on Tuesday, November ... Continue reading

Visiprise Selected as the Premier Partner by Pilgrim Software to Help Discrete Manufacturers Manage Quality and Compliance Efforts

Visiprise Selected as the Premier Partner by Pilgrim Software to Help Discrete Manufacturers Manage Quality and Compliance Efforts

Integrated Closed-Loop Nonconformance, Complaint Handling and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) with Manufacturing Traceability Reduces Cost and Improves Production Yield ATLANTA, Nov. 3 -- Visiprise, Inc., a recognized leader in helping manufacturers manage and control global operations to improve product quali ... Continue reading

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces New Automotive Training Program in Northern California

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces New Automotive Training Program in Northern California

Company Enters Into Long-term Lease for Sacramento Property PHOENIX, Nov. 3 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced that it has entered into a long-term, real property lease agreement for a 22.5 acre parcel of land in Sacramento, California. The property will ... Continue reading

Automotive Glass Aftermarket Teams Up With OE Glass Manufacturers to Offset Insurance Companies' Influence Over Pricing

Automotive Glass Aftermarket Teams Up With OE Glass Manufacturers to Offset Insurance Companies' Influence Over Pricing

PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 3, 2004--Leveraging their position as the largest consumer of automotive glass unit replacements, insurance companies have been influencing prices. In a highly competitive market, installers, distributors, and manufacturers tend to yield to the insurer's terms, placing immense pressure on their ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year 2004 Results

Reynolds and Reynolds Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year 2004 Results

Live Webcast at 11:00 am ET. Conference call and replay available at reyrey.com DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2004 which were in line with guidance the company provided on July 21. Fourth quarter rev ... Continue reading

Speedway Motorsports Reports Record Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Speedway Motorsports Reports Record Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

CONCORD, N.C.--Nov. 3, 2004--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. today reported record revenues of $71.0 million, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.06 and a GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.10 for the three months ended September 30, 2004. Non-GAAP results exclude an after tax charge of $7.2 million or $0.16 per dilute ... Continue reading

New Automotive Communications Solution From Nokia and Nissan

New Automotive Communications Solution From Nokia and Nissan

DUSSELDORF, Germany and HELSINKI, Finland, November 3 -- Nokia and Nissan have jointly developed an integrated vehicle communications solution for the new Nissan Primera. Integrated into the central console, the new system offers comfortable handsfree operation using the vehicle's own N-FORM control system with its lar ... Continue reading

Reg Technologies, Inc. Announces Canadian Patent Issued for the Rand Cam Rotary Engine

Reg Technologies, Inc. Announces Canadian Patent Issued for the Rand Cam Rotary Engine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Nov. 3, 2004--Reg Technologies, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RRE) (OTCBB:REGRF) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Patent was issued October 5, 2004. The term of the patent is twenty years from the date of the filing on December 11, 1992. The Rand Cam(TM) engine is a light weight rotary engine t ... Continue reading

Local Epidemic of Young Driver Auto Deaths Reinforces Need for Education

Local Epidemic of Young Driver Auto Deaths Reinforces Need for Education

Free Clinic Offers Young Women Safe Driving Strategies, Auto Care Basics SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 3 -- The following is being issued by Safe Smart Women: WHAT: Fatality data show that young drivers continue to be over- represented in fatal crashes. In the Washington, DC area alone, more than a dozen young people have b ... Continue reading

Here Comes Excitement! New Models Unveiled at South Florida Show

Here Comes Excitement! New Models Unveiled at South Florida Show

MIAMI, Nov. 3 -- Once again, major manufacturers are using the South Florida International Auto Show to unveil their newest models. The 34th annual exhibition has a full schedule of news conferences on Media Day, Friday, November 5, in the Miami Beach Convention Center. Pontiac will kick things off with a 9:15 a.m. med ... Continue reading

Nokia and Ford Offer a Jointly Developed Integrated Automotive Communications Solution for Ford Vehicles

Nokia and Ford Offer a Jointly Developed Integrated Automotive Communications Solution for Ford Vehicles

DUSSELDORF, Germany and HELSINKI, Finland, November 3 -- Today, Nokia and Ford are presenting an integrated mobile phone communications solution that was developed especially for Ford vehicles. The new Nokia handsfree system with voice activation and Bluetooth connectivity offers a range of sophisticated features and c ... Continue reading

Phil Parsons, ARCA RE/MAX banquet Guest of Honor

Phil Parsons, ARCA RE/MAX banquet Guest of Honor

ARCA RE/MAX Series Awards Banquet Full-Ahead; Phil Parsons Guest of Honor TOLEDO OH (11-3-04) Preparations are full-ahead for the 52nd annual ARCA RE/MAX Series national championship awards banquet to be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky on Saturday night, December 11. The event is ... Continue reading

Hyundai Sets New Sales Records for October With a 15% Increase

Hyundai Sets New Sales Records for October With a 15% Increase

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 33,111 for the month of October, making it the second best October in the company's history and an increase of 15% over October 2003. The award-winning Santa Fe SUV led the way, posting the best October in its history with 8,946 sales. The popu ... Continue reading

MAZDA6 Dragster First Import-Nameplate Pro Front-Wheel Drive Car to Run Seven-Second Quarter-Mile

MAZDA6 Dragster First Import-Nameplate Pro Front-Wheel Drive Car to Run Seven-Second Quarter-Mile

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development recently added a new chapter to its storied racing history as Ed Bergenholtz's PRO-FWD MAZDA6 dragster officially became the first import-nameplate front-wheel drive vehicle to tackle the quarter-mile in less than eight seconds. With a time of 7.934 seconds a ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Showcases Ralliart Concepts and Aftermarket-Tuned Vehicles at 2004 SEMA Trade Show

Mitsubishi Motors Showcases Ralliart Concepts and Aftermarket-Tuned Vehicles at 2004 SEMA Trade Show

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today showcased Ralliart concepts based on its popular Galant sedan and Endeavor SUV at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) tradeshow. With the unveiling of these Ralliart concept vehicles, the company marked its fifth consecutive year ... Continue reading

AAPEX 2004;AutoXray Wins Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award

AAPEX 2004;AutoXray Wins Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- AutoXray Recognized Five Times in the Past 6 Years (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030721/AUTXLOGO) What: The CodeTrack by AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective automotive diagnostic scanners, has been given an Editor's Choice award from Popular Mechanics. The AutoXray CodeT ... Continue reading

Four New Tires Enhance Motoring Safety

Four New Tires Enhance Motoring Safety

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- In a few weeks, more than 32 million Americans will take to the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, but many will make the trip on only two good tires. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said that for optimal handling, stability and traction, four new tires definitely are better than two. An ... Continue reading

As Temperature Drops, So Does Tire Inflation

As Temperature Drops, So Does Tire Inflation

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- Gone is the heat of summer, replaced by cool nights and mornings. Soon, many areas of the country will be faced with consistently chilly, even sub-freezing temperatures. This time of year serves as a reminder that a drop in tire inflation pressures corresponds with the falling thermometer reading ... Continue reading

Champion Laboratories, Inc. Launches the Next Generation of Oil Filters

Champion Laboratories, Inc. Launches the Next Generation of Oil Filters

ALBION, Ill.--Nov. 3, 2004--Champion Laboratories, Inc., a leading supplier of automotive and heavy-duty filters for original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket, is introducing the next generation of oil filtration for automotive applications. "Our new Ecore advanced technology design is the culmination of out ... Continue reading

Airtex Offers True Engine Management Alternative for Auto Aftermarket Technicians

Airtex Offers True Engine Management Alternative for Auto Aftermarket Technicians

FAIRFIELD, Ill.--Nov. 3, 2004--Airtex Automotive, one of the world's largest manufacturers of fuel and water pumps, has launched a comprehensive Airtex-brand Engine Management program to serve professional aftermarket technicians. Airtex unveiled details of its EM program today at the 2004 AAPEX automotive aftermarket ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Named National Brake System Supplier to Monro Muffler Brake & Service

Federal-Mogul Named National Brake System Supplier to Monro Muffler Brake & Service

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 3, 2004--Monro Muffler Brake & Service, a respected chain of more than 600 automotive service centers, has named Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) its supplier of replacement brake system components, including pads, shoes, rotors, hydraulics and other products marketed under the Wagner(R) ... Continue reading

General Motors Applies Brakes to Over-Production, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com

General Motors Applies Brakes to Over-Production, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com

HOUSTON--Nov. 3, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). General Motors Corporation (Detroit) plans to temporarily halt production at four of its assembly plants, because of an over-supply of SUVs and light trucks. For details view the entire article at www.indus ... Continue reading

GT40 North America to Showcase GT40 Replica ``Handcrafted From the Glorious Past'' at SEMA Auto Products Trade Show

GT40 North America to Showcase GT40 Replica ``Handcrafted From the Glorious Past'' at SEMA Auto Products Trade Show

INDIANAPOLIS--Nov. 3, 2004--GT40 North America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Legend Motors World Wide, is showcasing two of its handcrafted replicas of the legendary GT40 at the 2004 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) auto products trade show, today through November 5th at the Las Vegas convention c ... Continue reading

BMW Group Reports Best October Ever

BMW Group Reports Best October Ever

BMW Brand Sales Jump 15.4 Percent; MINI Sales Up 3.2 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported strong October sales of 25,807 vehicles compared to 22,685 vehicles in the same month in 2003, up 14 percent. The BMW Group also reported an increase of 7 percent in year-to ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Reports October Sales

Nissan North America Reports October Sales

GARDENA, Calif.--Nov. 3, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported October total sales of 86,599 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 27.3 percent increase versus October of last year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- It was the best October in Nissan division's history -- October sales for Nissan-brand vehicles we ... Continue reading

Lumileds Lighting and Philips Announce New Partnership

Lumileds Lighting and Philips Announce New Partnership

SAN JOSE, Calif. & AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands--Nov. 3, 2004--Lumileds Lighting and Royal Philips Electronics today announced a partnership to develop and market new modular LED lighting solutions for the automotive industry. The new lighting solutions will incorporate Luxeon(R) technology from Lumileds, the world's lea ... Continue reading

Will Your Vehicle Start This Winter?

Will Your Vehicle Start This Winter?

GRAND BLANC, MICH. November 3, 2004; It's human nature to take the small things in life for granted, especially when those things are working well. For example, the average driver probably gives little thought to the battery under the hood of his or her vehicle. Little thought, that is, until this power pack fails to f ... Continue reading

ACDelco Provides Winter Survival Tips for Motorists

ACDelco Provides Winter Survival Tips for Motorists

GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Frigid cold, freezing rain, poor road conditions and reduced visibility from heavy or blowing snow can all make winter driving extremely hazardous. ACDelco offers the following tips to help motorists avoid unpleasant or dangerous situations this winter: Keep your vehicle serviced regularly and the ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Solutia's Vanceva Laminated Glass Shines

SEMA 2004: Solutia's Vanceva Laminated Glass Shines

Complete laminated glass system offers variety at annual aftermarket extravaganza LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- For the first time ever, vehicle restylers can create design effects for automotive glass that go beyond anything previously available. Vanceva(TM) Laminated Glass enables maximum design creativity while offering the ... Continue reading

Seattle Auto Show: Once-a-Year Display of What's New, What's Hot, What's Next

Seattle Auto Show: Once-a-Year Display of What's New, What's Hot, What's Next

SEATTLE, Nov. 3 -- The Seattle International Auto Show opens today at noon offering Northwest consumers a look at 300 new model vehicles, including the critically-acclaimed Ford GT, Land Rover LR3 and Lexus RX 400h, the world's first luxury hybrid. Virtually every car, truck, sport utility, four-wheel drive and minivan ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Dunlop Presents 'Maxxed Out' Awards for Tricked-out Cars

SEMA 2004: Dunlop Presents 'Maxxed Out' Awards for Tricked-out Cars

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- A Baltimore man and his customized 2001 Honda Civic received the first Dunlop "Maxxed Out" Award today. Ryan Shutt was selected for Dunlop's best-of-show "Maxxed Out" Award at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, the world's premier automotive specialty products trade event. The Honda C ... Continue reading

Catalytic Solutions Inc. Closes $10 Million Financing; Privately Held Developer and Manufacturer of Innovative Catalyst Coatings Raises Funds to Support Growth

Catalytic Solutions Inc. Closes $10 Million Financing; Privately Held Developer and Manufacturer of Innovative Catalyst Coatings Raises Funds to Support Growth

OXNARD, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--Catalytic Solutions Inc. (CSI) announced today it has closed on a $10 million mezzanine financing round. The company attracted two new investors with this financing: The SAM Group, based in Zurich, and Presidio Venture Partners, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation. It is anticipated that ... Continue reading

Polaris Announces Changes to Management Team

Polaris Announces Changes to Management Team

MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 2, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced management changes in its Snowmobile Division, Consumer Sales and Dealer Development departments, effective immediately. Eric Lindquist, who has been Polaris' Director of Consumer Sales since 2002, has been named General Manager of the Polaris Snowmobil ... Continue reading

Prolong Puts It All Together for 'The World's Most Powerful Motor Oil'

Prolong Puts It All Together for 'The World's Most Powerful Motor Oil'

IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL) (http://www.prolong.com), a technology driven consumer products holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, is introducing ... Continue reading

Superior Industries International, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Superior Industries International, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it will distribute a regular quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of the Corporation in the amount of $0.155 per share payable January 21, 2005, to shareholders of record as of January 7, 2005. About Superior Industries ... Continue reading

WEATHER GUARD(R) Introduces a New Line of Truck Boxes; New Design Enhances Jobsite Security and Productivity for Professionals

WEATHER GUARD(R) Introduces a New Line of Truck Boxes; New Design Enhances Jobsite Security and Productivity for Professionals

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- SEMA Show - Knaack Manufacturing Company is introducing a new line of WEATHER GUARD(R) Diamond Tread Aluminum Truck Boxes at SEMA today with state-of-the-art design and features that enhance jobsite security and productivity. The new WEATHER GUARD(R) line of boxes includes 38 SKUs available with ei ... Continue reading

IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 2, 2004--Prolong International Corporation a technology driven consumer products holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, is introducing its new Super Heavy Duty Oil Stabili ... Continue reading

SEMA 2004: Altair Engineering Unveils Radical STREET Ford Focus Concept Vehicle

SEMA 2004: Altair Engineering Unveils Radical STREET Ford Focus Concept Vehicle

New Ford Focus STREET concept vehicle and aftermarket appearance package to be unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Today, Altair Engineering, Inc., a global leader recognized for innovative product development, advanced engineering software and grid compu ... Continue reading

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