S Korea May Restructure Domestic Car Taxes To Spur Demand
SEOUL July 3, 2003; Dow Jones reported that to spur domestic auto demand, the South Korean government may implement new excise tax rates for cars ahead of schedule, said the Ministry of Finance and Economy Thursday. The government didn't say when the new tax rates will go into effect, but said it will try to decide on ... Continue reading
Inventing Flight Visitors Get a Chance to Pilot First Flight In Microsoft's Wright Flyer Simulator and Learn About The Wright Brothers Through Interactive Exhibits DAYTON, Ohio, July 3 -- The world's most authentic reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer has "landed" at the Inventing Flight celebration in Dayton, Ohio, a ... Continue reading
ACDelco Selects Reynolds as Preferred Provider of Integrated Document Solutions
Reynolds to deliver document solutions to ACDelco's network of independent service center customers. DAYTON, Ohio, July 3 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced an alliance with ACDelco that names Reynolds as the preferred provider of automotive business forms and related products to over 8,000 ACDelco cu ... Continue reading
Annual Visit to Legendary Berlin Set for August 2
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AIKEN, S.C.--July 3, 2003--Bradshaw Consulting Services, Inc. (BCS), a leading provider of advanced digital solutions for GIS and an ESRI Business Partner, announces the release of its latest product for public safety operations - RMAPI (Routing and Map API) - an innovative solution that provides complete GIS functiona ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Ranked As One of 50 Best Companies For Minorities
COLUMBUS, Ind--July 3, 2003--Cummins Inc. announced today that it has been included in Fortune magazine's annual ranking of the Top 50 Companies for Minorities. The ranking placed Cummins at number 43. This is the second time in three years that Cummins has been recognized as one of the top companies for minorities. "W ... Continue reading
Delphi Corporation to Announce Second-Quarter Earnings Results July 17th
Dawes to Host Briefing WHAT: Delphi Corp. will host a briefing and conference call for news media representatives, institutional investors and security analysts to discuss Delphi's second-quarter 2003 earnings results. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) WHO: Delphi's Vice Chairman and Chie ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--July 3, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that it plans to commence a tender offer for all of the outstanding Class B Common Stock of Methode Electronics, Inc. at a price of $23.00 per share in cash. As of June 5, 2003, there were 1,087,305 shares of Class B Common Stock outs ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls and QAD Form Partnership to Define and Deliver Just-in-Time Sequencing Capabilities
CARPINTERIA, Calif.--July 3, 2003--QAD Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, and Johnson Controls , a global leader in automotive systems and facility management and control, announced at the European Automotive News Congress conference that they have entered into a partnership ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls and QAD Form Partnership to Define and Deliver Just-in-Time Sequencing Capabilities
CARPINTERIA, Calif.--July 3, 2003--QAD Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, and Johnson Controls , a global leader in automotive systems and facility management and control, announced at the European Automotive News Congress conference that they have entered into a partnership ... Continue reading
Nissan To Release New Forklift 'Agres'
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Nissan To Release New Forklift 'Agres' Tokyo, Japan, July. 03, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that the new forklift "AGRES" will be released for sale on July 9. The AGRES is a well- balanced truck that emphasizes environmental protection ... Continue reading
For immediate release; Back to Sutton! The stars of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels return to 3S Go-Karts for rounds 7 and 8 TORONTO, ONTARIO - For the first time this season, the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels will travel to a karti ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Daytona preview
midnight ride Terry Borcheller is ready for a late-night Rolex Sports Car Series race at Daytona International Speedway. The Paul Revere 250 is set to follow NASCAR Winston Cup qualifying on July 3, part of the U.S. Fourth of July celebration in Daytona Beach, Fla. Borcheller, of Phoenix, and Forest Barber of Fort Wort ... Continue reading
Tice Announces Fiscal 2003 Results
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--July 3, 2003--Tice Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:TICE) reported a net loss from continuing operations of $980,246, or $0.04 per diluted share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $518,357, or $0.02 per diluted share in the previous fiscal year. The C ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive to Webcast 2003 Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, July 22
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--July 3, 2003-- Webcast is Live at 11 a.m. ET Tower Automotive, Inc. , will host a live Webcast of its 2003 second-quarter earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. ET. To access the presentation, go to the company's Web site at www.towerautomotive.com, select "Investors" and click on ... Continue reading
Travel Services Fuel Growth; RaceAway Hospitality Boosts Treasury Intl Revenues 1000%
LIBBY, Mont., July 3 -- Treasury International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRUY) recently reported that revenues from operations for the first quarter increased 1000% compared to the Q1 2002. Dale Doner, CEO Treasury International Inc. notes, "The surging travel-hungry racecar-fascinated industry is boosting RaceAway Hospit ... Continue reading
Benson Reaction To SAFER Barrier In Richmond, New Hampshire
Johnny Benson's Reaction To SAFER Barrier Installation In Richmond, New Hampshire Benson wrecked in a Busch race at Richmond in 2002. He suffered a broken rib in his back on the right side and two cracked ribs on front right side of his body. He missed the Richmond, The Winston, Charlotte, and Dover races. In July Bens ... Continue reading
Meijer Backs ASA Event in Michigan
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CHICAGO, July 3 -- Methode Electronics, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors will meet to evaluate and respond to Dura Automotive's announcement of its planned unsolicited cash tender offer for Methode's outstanding Class B stock. In the interim, Methode Electronics urges its Class B stockholders to defer m ... Continue reading
Mopar Sets Third Annual Super Stock Hemi Challenge
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Indianapolis Raceway Park -- Indianapolis, Ind. Mopar Sets Third Annual Super Stock Hemi Challenge U.S. Nationals Will Again Host the Best Super Stockers in the Country INDIANAPOLIS (July 3, 2003) It¹s back. The third annual Mopar Performan ... Continue reading
Pruett Fastest in First-Round Practice at Cleveland
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 July 3, 2003 PRUETT FASTEST IN FIRST-ROUND PRACTICE AT CLEVELAND CLEVELAND ‹ Scott Pruett, driver of the No. 7 Jaguar R Performance XKR, recorded the fastest time in first round practice for the Trans-Am on the Tarmac, Round 6 of the Tra ... Continue reading
Results from First Round Trans-Am Series Practice from Cleveland
Cleveland,Ohio - The provisional Practice 1 results for the Tran-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup, Round 6, at Burke Lakefront Airport, with position, driver, car and fast time, and speed in miles per hour: 1. Scott Pruett, Jaguar XKR, 1:14.328, 102.002. 2. Jorge Diaz, Jr.(R), Jaguar XKR,1:15.399, 100.553. 3. ... Continue reading
Timken Touted for Quality Performance
CANTON, Ohio, July 3 -- Timken was recently honored by the Defense Supply Center Richmond as one of the government's best suppliers at an Automated Best Value System award ceremony held during the center's annual business conference in June. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) Sharon Whitcomb, ... Continue reading
USAR Hooters ProCup Series Action Tonight on SPEED
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Jason Sarvis became the first driver in 2003 to take a Chevrolet to victory lane in the USAR Hooters ProCup Series. Tune in tonight at 7 pm (EDT) and Midnight (EDT) to catch all of the action from Southern National Speedway. The Bryant Heating & Cooling 250 presented by Capital Ford of Goldsboro feat ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, July 3 -- WD-40 Company will present at the CIBC World Markets 3rd Annual Consumer Growth Conference in Boston on Tuesday, July 8 at 8:15 A.M. EST. The company may answer one or more questions concerning business and financial developments and trends and other business and financial matters affecting the com ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Appoints Nicholas Exton Vice President of Corporate Development
TROY, Mich., July 3 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced that Nicholas Exton has been appointed vice president of Corporate Development. He will be responsible for leading and coordinating merger, acquisition, joint venture and divestiture initiatives. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) Exton pr ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Production of Two New Vehicles and a New Engine in Spain
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Nissan Announces Production of Two New Vehicles and a New Engine in Spain Tokyo, Japan, July. 03, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan today announced an investment of 400 million euros in its Nissan Motor Iberica SA (NMISA) plants for the production of two new vehicles - a 4 ... Continue reading
Graco Lubrication Equipment Joins NASCAR Automotive Aftermarket Program
MINNEAPOLIS--July 3, 2003--Graco Inc. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and Minneapolis, MN-based Graco Inc. have reached an agreement for the manufacturer's lubrication equipment to join the NASCAR Automotive Aftermarket marketing program, it was announced today. The agreement names Graco Inc ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Acquisition of Denver, Colorado-Based Advance Paint, LLC
INDIANAPOLIS--July 3, 2003--FinishMaster, Inc. announced today the acquisition of Advance Paint, LLC in Denver, Colorado -- the 19th largest metropolitan area in the United States. Prior to the acquisition, Advance operated three branches in the Denver area while FinishMaster operated two. This acquisition increases ou ... Continue reading
Porsche Cayenne and 911 Win AutoWeek's 'America's Best'
The Results Are in for the 14th Annual AutoWeek Magazine Survey ATLANTA, July 3 -- The Porsche Cayenne and 911 were awarded Best SUV/Off-Road Vehicle and Best Sports Car, respectively, in AutoWeek Magazine's 14th Annual "America's Best" Survey. The survey by America's largest weekly car magazine was conducted entirely ... Continue reading
NEC Unveils Notebook PC with Built-in Fuel Cell
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> NEC Unveils Notebook PC with Built-in Fuel Cell Tokyo, Japan, July. 02, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation today unveiled a prototype notebook PC with an internal fuel cell at a press conference to introduce its subsidiary company, NEC Personal Products Ltd. The ne ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - July 3, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 3 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 113,512 units, down considerably from the 335,257 cars and trucks built last week due to many manufacturers' summer shutdowns and model year changeovers, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Inclu ... Continue reading
Championship Contenders Pruett and Miller Take Cleveland Front Row
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2003 CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS PRUETT AND MILLER TAKE CLEVELAND FRONT ROW CLEVELAND ‹ Scott Pruett¹s and Johnny Miller¹s quest for the 2003 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup Drivers¹ Champi ... Continue reading
Internet Advertising Starting To Grow Like It Should
NEW YORK, July 2, 2003; Reshma Kapadia writing for Reuters reported that online advertising, with the help of traditional brick-and-mortar companies, is staging a comeback -- emerging from the prolonged dry spell that followed the dot-com bust, industry watchers say. Traditional advertisers, such as automakers, are beg ... Continue reading
Honda Increases U.S. Auto Market Share
DETROIT, July 2, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that while many automakers have struggled for sales this year, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Tokyo:7267.T - News) has quietly vacuumed up more U.S. market share than any other competitor in the first half of 2003. Honda has gained despite offering smaller average ... Continue reading
American Standard's Earnings Conference Call Set for July 16
PISCATAWAY, N.J., July 2 -- American Standard Companies Inc. will hold its second quarter 2003 earnings conference call on Wednesday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m. (EDT). Fred Poses, chairman and CEO, and Peter D'Aloia, senior vice president and CFO, will review the company's financial performance as well as its progress with ... Continue reading
Audi and SAVOY Magazine Present Audi SAVOY Jazz Unwrapped
All-Day Festival of Eclectic Jazz Created as Venue to Showcase the All-New 2004 Audi A8 L to Multicultural Audience NEW YORK, July 2 -- SAVOY magazine, the premier lifestyle publication for affluent African Americans, and Audi of America, Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers of performance-oriented luxury car ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive to Webcast 2003 Second-Quarter Conference Call on July 24
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--July 2, 2003-- Webcast is Live at 11 a.m. ET DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its 2003 second-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, July 24, 2003, at 11 a.m. ET. Management will discuss the second-quarter results and 2003 outlook. A question ... Continue reading
GDL Cycles Speed Link Partners
URGENT Speed Link Partners: On Thursday June 26th our Speed Link server went down, we were unable to recover two months of Speed Link activity. We are happy to inform everyone that we have installed a new faster server. Unfortunately the only viable back-up was several months old. If you joined Speed Links within the l ... Continue reading
International Speedway To Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 2 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") invites you to listen to the Company's fiscal 2003 second quarter earnings conference call. The call will be Webcast on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. An archive of the Webcast will be available one hour ... Continue reading
LONDON--July 2, 2003--In its latest analysis of the global automotive semiconductor market, Strategy Analytics, the global research and consulting company, concludes that Motorola, Infineon and STM continue as the Top 3 IC vendors, collectively holding 28 percent of a global market which grew by 6 percent to $11.5 bill ... Continue reading
Teradyne Announces New President for Semiconductor Test
BOSTON--July 2, 2003--Teradyne today announced the promotion of Mark E. Jagiela to President of the Semiconductor Test Division, replacing Michael Bradley, who was recently promoted to President of the Corporation. Jagiela joined Teradyne after graduation from the University of Michigan in 1982 with a B.S. in Electrica ... Continue reading
Vehicles Shine on the Silver Screen in 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'
TORRANCE, Calif., July 2 -- When moviegoers across the country flock to theaters for today's release of "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," two of the machines they'll see in dramatic action are the Toyota Tundra pickup truck and the Lexus SC 430 hardtop convertible. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2003050 ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--July 2, 2003--The days of planning a road trip using traditional road maps may be over, as online driving directions and GPS navigation systems become more widely adopted, according to Televigation. The leading provider of GPS navigation over mobile phones conducted a Web poll in which 52% of respond ... Continue reading
Smithers Is Ready To Test Tires To Comply With New Standards
AKRON, Ohio, July 2 -- Smithers Scientific Services Inc. says it has made preparations to provide testing in accordance with the new and more stringent tire performance requirements issued June 23 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "We have traditionally provided compliance and research testing for ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Pepsi 400 Advance
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Pepsi 400 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Pepsi 400 (race 17 of 36) TRACK: Daytona International Speedway QUALIFYING: Thursday, July 3, 8:00 p.m. ET RACE: Saturday, July 5, 7:30 p.m. ET BROADCAST: NBC television and MRN radio TARGET TEAM FACTS: -Chassis: Team Target will race chassis #00 ... Continue reading
Giaffone-Takagi Kansas Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information It's Back to the 1.5-Mile Ovals as Giaffone, Takagi Eye Kansas Pre-Race Notes/Quotes - Kansas Indy 300 - July 4-6, 2003 Kansas Speedway - Kansas City, Kan. - 1.5-Mile Oval Round 8 of 16 on the 2003 IRL IndyCar Series TV: ABC ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Reminds Parents to Check Their Child Seat Before Hitting the Road This Weekend
AURORA, Ill., July 2 -- The millions of parents who diligently check their engine fluids and tire pressure before taking a road trip this weekend or throughout the summer should add one more thing to the checklist: child safety seats. Fewer than one in six child seats are installed correctly, according to new data from ... Continue reading
Arotech Completes First Milestone of Phase III Electric Bus Program
NEW YORK--July 2, 2003--Arotech Corporation announced today that its Electric Fuel subsidiary's Electric Vehicle Division has completed the first milestone in Phase III of the FTA-supported Electric Bus program. The program will continue with the bus performance tests during the summer. Phase III improvements to the El ... Continue reading
American Honda Announces "Honda Red Riders Jr. Super Moto Challenge"
7/2/03 For Immediate Release American Honda Announces "Honda Red Riders Jr. Super Moto Challenge" Torrance, CA - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today a new support class to be run in conjunction with the AMA Red Bull Super Moto Championship. The Honda Riders Club of America will present the "Honda Red Riders ... Continue reading
Mears to carry Fujifilm paint scheme at Chicagoland
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEARS TO CARRY FUJIFILM PAINT SCHEME AT CHICAGOLAND MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 2, 2002) - Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today a new paint scheme for the No. 41 Target Dodg ... Continue reading
SmarTire Showcases Products in Australia
Enthusiastic response received at automotive exhibition www.smartire.com SMTR : OTCBB RICHMOND, BC, July 2 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR:OTCBB) announces that the Company's innovative line of tire monitoring products has been successfully introduced into Australia at the inaugural Australian Automotive Aftermarket Ass ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., July 2 -- When the larger, more powerful and more fuel-efficient 2004 Toyota Prius electric-gas hybrid goes on sale this fall, it will carry a sticker price of $19,995. Not only is that the same price as the current-generation Prius, it's a price that hasn't changed since the vehicle was launched in t ... Continue reading
STRANA Announces Changes to 2003 Schedule
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Big Bang At Hales This Weekend
Franklin, Wis., June 28--Racing continues at the historic third-mile oval on Miller High Life Night Saturday, July 5th with a full program of UMP late model, sportsmen, modified and Hales Whales racing, plus the 4-cylinder Mud Puppies. The night will be highlighted by the Jim Engel Memorial 50-lap feature for the high- ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--July 2, 2003-- Telcontar Universal Telematics Server technology featured in recent Allied Business Intelligence Report of the aftermarket telematics industry Telcontar, the leading supplier of software and related services for location-based services (LBS) today announced that a recent study of the af ... Continue reading
Colorado Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities Decrease by 7%;
Owens: 'DUI Deaths Are Senseless, Needless Tragedies That Can Be Prevented' Governor Announces Largest Summer DUI Crackdown DENVER, July 2 -- Alcohol-related traffic deaths in Colorado decreased by nearly seven percent in 2002, Governor Bill Owens announced today. Despite the drop, alcohol still played a role in a thir ... Continue reading
Timken Sells Interest in Manufacturing Venture to NSK; Other Ventures To Continue
Timken To Receive $146 Million for Its Interest CANTON, Ohio, July 2 -- The Timken Company and NSK Ltd. announced today an agreement in which NSK will acquire Timken's interest in a needle bearing manufacturing venture in Japan that had been operated by NSK and The Torrington Company. Timken acquired Torrington earlier ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Johnny Miller is Coming to Cleveland to Win CLEVELAND - Johnny Miller, driver of the No. 64 Eaton Cutler-Hammer Jaguar XKR, is set to reclaim the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup points lead when the Series comes to Burke Lakefront Airport for the US Bank Presents the Cleveland Grand ... Continue reading
- Campaign to Address a Possible Front Suspension Corrosion Problem - CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced a voluntary recall of certain 2003 Subaru Legacy and Outbac ... Continue reading
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