AutoZone to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 3 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced it will be making a presentation to the investment community at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference at 1:45 pm (EDT) on Thursday, June 10, 2004. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section of http://www.auto ... Continue reading
Avis Gives Kids a Boost for Summer Travel
'Rent One, Get One Free' Child/Booster Seat Deal Builds on NHTSA's 'Year of the Booster' PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 3 -- The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that children age four through at least age eight (or until the height of 4'9") use a booster seat. However, the vast majority of ... Continue reading
Baseball Superstar Alex Rodriguez Joins Mercedes-Benz Team in Houston
SAN FRANCISCO, June 3 -- Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez will be the owner of a new Mercedes-Benz dealership scheduled to open in League City, Texas, later in 2005, it was announced today. "I've always been a fan of Mercedes-Benz," Rodriguez said. "I've owned several and, to me, they're the best automobiles in the wo ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Group Inc. Holds Annual Shareholders Meeting
CHICAGO--June 3, 2004--CCC Information Services Group Inc. , a leading provider of software and information services to the automotive claims and collision repair industries, today announced that stockholders at the company's annual meeting held in Chicago, Illinois yesterday (i) approved the election of seven director ... Continue reading
Flash-based Tool Shows Likely Outcomes of More Realistic Temperature Increases WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Moviegoers may not need to worry about an overnight Ice Age of the sort depicted in the new global-warming disaster movie "The Day After Tomorrow," but it still makes sense to focus on the devastating long-term conseque ... Continue reading
DELANCO, N.J., June 3 -- Jevic Transportation, a wholly owned subsidiary of SCS Transportation , has been ranked number-one in road safety by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The 1st place award was presented to Jevic Safety and Compliance Manager Jim Daulerio at the 76th Annual Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (P ... Continue reading
KANSAS CITY, Kan.--June 3, 2004--The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USHCC Foundation), in partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Greater Kansas City, will host a Youth Entrepreneurship "BizFest" in Kansas City, Kansas to teach Latino youth how to turn their hobbies and skills into profit-makin ... Continue reading
PR: IBG Teleconferences Examine How Developments Affect US-VISIT & Financial Se
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IBG Teleconferences Examine How Recent Developments Affect US-VISIT and the Financial Services Industry NEW YORK, June 3, 2004 -- International Biometric Group (IBG) extends an invitation to participate in its monthly teleconference series on Thursday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). IBG ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., June 3 -- Dr. Rose Ryntz, director for Advanced Materials Engineering at Visteon Corporation , has been named the 2004 recipient of the Women's Automotive Association International's (WAAI) Professional Achievement Award. WAAI will present the award on September 16, 2004, at the Eighth Annual WAAI Prof ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend; Dividends Paid Since 1950
PHILADELPHIA--June 3, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on July 26, 2004, to shareholders of record on July 12, 2004. The annual dividend of ... Continue reading
U.S. Grovels-OPEC Nods -So Gas Prices Can Come Down
NEW YORK, June 3, 2004; Reuters reported that U.S. motorists may see the numbers over the gas pumps fall below $2.00 a gallon soon thanks in part to a planned increase in crude oil production from OPEC, the U.S. government said on Thursday. Gasoline prices on the wholesale market are already sliding, down 16 cents a ga ... Continue reading
ALERT: Federal-Mogul Corp. News
The following press release has been issued. Title: Kenseth, Champion Spark Plug-Powered Ford Win NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge Date: 06/03/2004 Link: http://ir.thomsonfn.com/InvestorRelations/PubNewsStory.aspx ?partner=10331&product=IR&storyid=115239 If you would like to modify your selections or would prefer not t ... Continue reading
DENVER--June 3, 2004--Aimbridge Indirect Lending, a division of Aimbridge and a financing channel that connects credit unions with an automotive dealer network to provide members and potential members with automobile loans, announced the addition of Jim Eichner and Rebecca Jablonski as business development managers of ... Continue reading
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., June 3 -- Exide Technologies ( http://www.exide.com/ ), a global leader in stored electrical- energy solutions, has added the Liberator(TM) Low Maintenance battery to its line of flooded, tubular-plate industrial lift truck batteries available in North America. Liberator(TM) Low Maintenance batteri ... Continue reading
Greg Sebastian Named to Board of Directors of Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd.
TOKYO--June 3, 2004--Greg Sebastian has been named to the Board of Directors of Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Sebastian is President of Accretech USA, Inc., the wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd. Tokyo Seimitsu is known worldwide by its brand, Accretech, as a leading innovator and manufacture ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Participates in Goldman Sachs Conference
HOUSTON--June 3, 2004--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced that executive management has been invited to participate in the Goldman Sachs Fourth Annual Small-Cap Retail Conference being held in New York on June 10, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. ET. This conference is predominantly a moderated Q& ... Continue reading
SYOSSET, N.Y.--June 3, 2004--Honeywell today announced that it will acquire the remaining 70% interest of Genesis Cable Systems, LLC that it did not previously own. Genesis Cable is a leading manufacturer of low-voltage wire and cable. Terms were not disclosed, and the transaction close is conditional on regulatory and ... Continue reading
Kenseth, Champion Spark Plug-Powered Ford Win NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--June 3, 2004--Reigning NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Matt Kenseth passed Ryan Newman with four laps remaining to win the $1 million top prize in the recent Nextel All-Star Challenge at Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Kenseth's #17 Ford is powered by Champion(R), "The World's Favorite Spark Plug." ... Continue reading
KleenAir Discovers Unauthorized Berlin Stock Exchange Listing
IRVINE, Calif.--June 3, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) has discovered that it has been listed on the Berlin-Bremen Stock Exchange without its knowledge or authorization. KleenAir's attorneys have been instructed to contact the exchange authorities, the market makers, and whomever was responsible for the unaut ... Continue reading
Norfolk Southern Wins Logistics Excellence Awards From Toyota
NORFOLK, Va., June 3 -- Toyota Logistics Services has recognized Norfolk Southern Corporation with three awards for logistics excellence during 2003. Toyota awarded Norfolk Southern its President's Award for overall logistics excellence among rail carriers, the highest award given to a logistics provider. In addition, ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference
MINNEAPOLIS--June 3, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will present at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City, New York on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Mr. Michael Malone, VP Finance and CFO, will provide a brief review of the Company's past ... Continue reading
PR: BBN Technologies Unveils World's First Quantum Cryptography Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BBN Technologies Unveils World's First Quantum Cryptography Network Quantum cryptography breakthrough delivers absolute security based on laws of physics CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 3, 2004 -- BBN Technologies announced today that it has built the world's first quantum cryptography network and is now o ... Continue reading
Sika Industry Division Announces Price Adjustments
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 3 -- The Industry Division of Sika Corporation is announcing price adjustments ranging up to 10% effective August 1st. "We are announcing the adjustments as a result of the rapidly escalating petroleum based raw material, energy and transportation costs we've been experiencing. The cost inc ... Continue reading
Sports Wheels Rolls On With Planned Product Launch This Summer
VANCOUVER, Wash.--June 3, 2004--Sports Wheels Inc. (Pink Sheets:SSWH), a premiere wheel technology company, today announces that its patent has been formally introduced to automotive manufactures around the country. The company looks to gain traction in the industry before launching new products and services. "We are v ... Continue reading
Textron Sells Interests in Two Brazilian Joint Ventures
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--June 3, 2004--As part of its ongoing effort to divest non-core assets, Textron Inc. today announced the sale of InteSys Technologies' 50 percent stake in two Brazilian-based joint ventures to its venture partner, Metegal Telecom Participacoes Ltda. Both joint venture companies provide engineered assem ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum 6.0
Company's Presentation Time Changed PHOENIX, June 3 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , one of the nation's leading providers of technical education training, announced today that it will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum 6.0 at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, California on June 14, 2004. UTI' ... Continue reading
Valeo Established in Romania to Equip Dacia's Economical Vehicle
PARIS, France, June 3 -- At the occasion of the launch of Dacia's X90, Valeo announces that it supplies this vehicle with eight of its product lines, of which the wiring, heating and air conditioning systems are manufactured in Romania on the Dacia production site. Valeo took over the wiring business in Mioveni from Da ... Continue reading
Ford is the Vehicle Manufacturer of SEMA Show 2004
Ford Continues Support of the Specialty Automotive Industry, Reprising Role as the Featured OEM of SEMA Show DIAMOND BAR, Calif., June 3 -- Ford Motor Company will be the featured Vehicle Manufacturer of SEMA Show 2004. "We are very pleased that Ford is returning as our featured vehicle manufacturer for our Las Vegas S ... Continue reading
Microsoft Connected Car Technology Named Best Telematics Solution of 2004
Telematics Update Selects Microsoft Solution Over OnStar REDMOND, Wash., June 3 -- Microsoft Corp.'s Connected Car Technology was named Best Telematics Solution at Telematics Update Awards 2004. A panel of automotive and telematics technology experts selected Microsoft(R) Connected Car Technology from a strong group of ... Continue reading
JagUar Sponsors the 2004 Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races
SONOMA, Calif., June 3 -- Jaguar North America is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the 18th annual Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races, taking place June 4 - 6 at Infineon Raceway. The Jaguar Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races will feature some of the world's finest classic racing machines, as well as ... Continue reading
NASCAR Drivers and Dodge Dealers Nationwide Invite Consumers to Celebrate 'Premiere 2004'
* Dodge "Premiere 2004" kicks-off with Premiere Night on June 17, continues with Premiere Days through June 21 * Dodge NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers join Premiere Night festivities * Premiere 2004 attendees can register to win an all-new 2005 Dodge Magnum and special NASCAR weekend AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 3 -- Dodge NASC ... Continue reading
Pontiac GTO History and Trivia
By Carey Russ Back in 1964, Pontiac did not invent the GTO name. They copied it from Ferrari. Ferrari designated its Grand Touring (GT) category race car GTO, for Gran Turismo Omologato, Italian for ``homologated Grand Touring,'' and meaning that is was certified as a production car for racing. The rules of the day sta ... Continue reading
Pontiac GTO History and Trivia Plus New 2004 Pontiac GTO Review By Cary Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The most revered three letters among the Pontiac faithful are ``GTO,'' and for good reason. Forty years ago, when a 389 cubic inch V8 was dropped into a compact Pontiac Tempest Le Mans, the original Pontiac GTO launched the muscle car genre. It was an immediate American performance ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., June 3 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , announced today it has been awarded a $1.4 million contract by a major automotive OEM to develop a unique fuel cell vehicle hydrogen fuel delivery system. This technology adaptation will allow precise flow of hydrogen into the vehicle's fuel ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Names Charlie Holleran Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
* Holleran -- who has extensive experience in advertising, marketing and public relations with global corporations -- will oversee Public Affairs. He will report to Chairman and CEO Bill Ford. * Jim Vella, formerly vice president, Public Affairs and chief of staff, will focus all his efforts on his expanded role as chi ... Continue reading
Convergence(R) 2004 Announces Powerhouse Keynote Speaker Lineup
Automotive & electronics industry leaders to discuss harnessing the digital revolution DEARBORN, Mich., June 3 -- Innovators and leaders from Ford Motor Company, IBM, Robert Bosch, Adam Opel, DENSO and Peugeot will discuss trends and challenges in automotive electronics in keynote speeches this October at Convergence 2 ... Continue reading
2004 VW Touareg V10 TDI and Passat TDI Introduced to US Market
05-25-2004 Offer Maximum Fuel-Efficiency Strength A pioneer in automotive diesel technology, Volkswagen has historically remained the best-selling choice of drivers who prefer a modern diesel engine with advanced efficiency and performance. Just in time for soaring prices at the fuel pump, Volkswagen of America, Inc. i ... Continue reading
New Car Reviews : 2005 VW Touareg and TDI Passat TDI - New Diesel Powered Models From Volkswagen
By Carey Russ (c) 2004 Volkswagen has two new vehicles, the Passat TDI and the Touareg TDI. As you can tell by the ``TDI,'' they're diesels, and, while they join the existing Golf and Jetta TDI models, the new Passat and Touareg models feature some new and very innovative technology that helps make them clean, powerful ... Continue reading
AMERICAN SUZUKI SPONSORS SUZUKI ROCK 'N' ROLL MARATHON FOR THE SEVENTH YEAR
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 2, 2004) - For the seventh year in a row, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) is proud to be the title sponsor of the Suzuki Rock 'N' Roll Marathon held in San Diego. The Marathon's prize package totals more than a quarter of a million dollars in cash and prizes, including a right-sized Suz ... Continue reading
DETROIT - GM today announced its latest marketing initiative, an owner loyalty program that offers current GM owners up to $5,000 customer cash on most 2003 and 2004 GM vehicles. For prospective customers, GM continues to offer very competitive customer cash, APR and lease offers "With a loyalty rate that leads the aut ... Continue reading
Ford Loses Rollover Case Must Pay $122 Million
LOS ANGELES June 2, 2004; Reuters reported that a California jury has ordered the Ford Motor Co. to pay at least $122 million in damages to a woman left paralyzed from the waist down after her Ford Explorer rolled over in an accident. The San Diego County jury awarded 49-year-old Benetta Buell-Wilson $122 million in co ... Continue reading
GM Reports May Sales of 446,787, Up 6.5 Percent
Another Industry Sales Record for GM Trucks - Bested Prior SUV Sales Record by 18 Percent DETROIT – General Motors dealers sold 446,787 new cars and trucks in May, up 6.5 percent compared to May 2003. This was GM’s best sales performance for the calendar year-to-date. GM’s truck sales (276,746) were u ... Continue reading
We Have Ourselves a "Price War" In US Car Marketplace
WILMINGTON, Delaware June 2, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that the pricing battle among major automakers intensified Wednesday when rivals General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. began offering more cash to customers on new cars and trucks. GM's latest program targets current GM owners, who can quali ... Continue reading
Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. January- May 2004
DETROIT, June 2, 2004; Reuters compiled and reported The top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through May of 2004 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 1 percent or 22,667 units to 2,384,186. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
US Auto Industry Reports Higher May Sales Despite Skyrocketing Gas Prices
DETROIT June 2, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reporterd that auto sales rose 7 percent in May, as skyrocketing gas prices apparently did little to dampen demand for pickups and sport utility vehicles. General Motors said its sales were up 6.8 percent. Ford Motor Co. saw sales of its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury b ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Investor Presentation to Be Available on Web Site
PHOENIX--June 2, 2004--Members of the senior management team of CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, plan to make presentations at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference and the Goldman Sachs Fourth Annual Retail Conference in New York on Thursday, Jun ... Continue reading
Catadyne Corp. Announces Name Change to Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp.
MERRICK, N.Y.--June 2, 2004--Catadyne Corp. announced today that it has changed its name to Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC: NAAC) to reflect its recent acquisition of Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (Northeast), a private company focused on wholesale vehicle sales and distribution. Northeast is a leader in this f ... Continue reading
MTI Microfuel Cells to Present at Batteries 2004 Conference and Exhibition in France
ALBANY, N.Y., June 2 -- William Acker, CEO and President of MTI MicroFuel Cells, Inc. (MTI Micro), a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Inc., is scheduled to present at the Batteries 2004 Conference and Exhibition which runs from June 2-4, 2004 at the Sofitel Forum Rive Gauche Hotel in Paris, France. The three day con ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RON FELLOWS TO RETURN TO MOTOROCK TRANS-AM SERIES COMPETITION; ROAD RACING LEGEND TO COMPETE AT 35TH GRAND PRIX DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES INDIANAPOLIS (June 2, 2004) ‹ Motorock Trans-Am Series graduate and two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winne ... Continue reading
Rounds 7 & 8 Are This Weekend at Hallett
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Two top 10's for 12 Year Old Brown in Hamilton
For immediate release; May 31, 2004 Two top 10's for Brown in Hamilton Tyler Brown shows consistency in Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship HAMILTON, ONTARIO - Tyler Brown got his first taste of just how competitive the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels is. Brown had previousl ... Continue reading
Bad Toys Secures $12 Million in Equity Financing with Cornell Capital Partners L.P.
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--June 2, 2004--Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB: BTOI), a Nevada corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling custom V-Twin motorcycles, custom street rods an provides brokerage service to custom, classic cars, and motorcycle owners, announced it has completed an agreement for equity financing ... Continue reading
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