Planta Ramos Arizpe de Oxford Automotive Logra Cero Defectos en Un Año
TROY, Michigan, 3 de septiembre /PR Newswire/ -- La planta de fabricación de Oxford Automotive, Inc. en Ramos Arizpe celebra su cuarto año de operación a lo grande -acumulando 365 días sin ninguna parte defectuosa de las 3.768.032 producidas. Oxford Automotive, con un capital de $1.000 millones, es una firma provee ... Continue reading
Continental Shows Solutions for Greater Safety at the IAA
- Press conference with the Chairman of the Executive Board Manfred Wennemer and the Deputy Chairman Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart HANOVER, Germany -- At the International Motor Show for Passenger Cars (IAA) 2003, Continental AG is focusing on its core capabilities as a chassis and tire specialist under the motto "Arriving safe ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Gas mileage is once again becoming an important factor in deciding which new vehicle to purchase, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Escaped Shopper Study(SM) released today. Gas mileage is now fifth on the list of reasons new-vehicle buyers reject one model over anothe ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Koichi Amemiya along with President and Chief Operating Officer Koichi Kondo recently presented the company's "Premier Partner Award" for excellence in quality, value and customer service to The Burlington Northern and San ... Continue reading
* 'Summer Sales Drive' Concludes With Sales Records Among Key Vehicles * Promotions Will Mark the 20th Anniversary of Chrysler and Dodge Minivans AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- With the successful conclusion of its "Summer Sales Drive" on September 2, the Chrysler Group announced today updated TV and print ads using t ... Continue reading
Pruett Nets Rocketsports Trans-Am Team Owners' Title
TRANS-AM CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 MOTOROCK CONTACT: Chris Fleming 212-691-2800 Cell: 917-647-4790 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 3, 2003 PRUETT NETS ROCKETSPORTS TRANS-AM TEAM OWNERS¹ TITLE DENVER ‹ Scott Pruett, who padded his points lead in the MotoRock Trans-Am ... Continue reading
PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3 -- LeaseTrading.com -- America's marketplace for car lease transfers -- today announced that a customer located in the San Francisco area saved more than $26,000 last week by using LeaseTrading.com to transfer his car lease, setting a new record in the national lease transfer market. "In mo ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces Pricing of Securitization of $1 Billion of Receivables
FORT WORTH, Texas--Sept. 3, 2003--AmeriCredit Corp. announced the pricing of a securitization of $1 billion of automobile retail installment contracts. Asset-backed securities totaling $915 million were offered through lead manager Deutsche Bank Securities. Co-managers are JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers and Wachovia Securi ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Present at Roth Capital Partners New York Conference
Presentation to Be Webcast Live IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Autobytel Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Schwartz is scheduled to speak at the Roth Capital Partners New York Conference at 1:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, September 10, 2003. The Conference will be held at the St. Regis Hotel, ... Continue reading
CTA Acoustics Reaffirms Plans for Corbin Plant
CORBIN, Ky., Sept. 3 -- CTA Acoustics today reaffirmed plans for its new, 350,000 square foot facility currently being completed here in Corbin, Kentucky. "Despite challenging business conditions and our tragedy earlier this year, there is no change of direction in CTA's plan," said James J. Pike, Chairman of CTA. "We ... Continue reading
Elamex Appoints Sam L. Henry as New CFO
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 3 -- Elamex S.A. de C.V. , a diversified manufacturing services company with food services, plastics and metals operations and real estate holdings in Mexico and the United States, today announced the appointment of Sam L. Henry as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
Former Kansas Governor Joins International Speedway's Board Of Directors
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 3 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that Bill Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Trucking Association ("ATA"), has joined ISC's Board of Directors. Graves, 50, was elected at the Company's Board of Directors meeting ... Continue reading
IndX Software Releases XHQ 3.5 -- Optimizes Real-time Process Management
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--Sept. 3, 2003--IndX Software Corp., the leading provider of real-time operations intelligence solutions, released XHQ 3.5. The new product has enhanced scalability and security capabilities, and optimizes operational performance. The 3.5 release was expanded and accelerated by $11 million of strate ... Continue reading
Lakewood Camping Resort Announces Conference Center
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.--Sept. 3, 2003--Lakewood Camping Resort, an ocean-front camping resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, announces the opening of Lakewood Conference Center, a full-service meetings and events venue. The 8,000 square foot center is scheduled to host business meetings, trade shows, conferences, seminar ... Continue reading
New Framework Agreement Is Sealed
T-Systems Expands International Cooperation With DaimlerChrysler FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, Sept. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler and T-Systems are expanding their international cooperation with a new frame contract. The division of Deutsche Telekom develops applications for the car manufacturer, operates data centers and suppor ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Sept. 3, 2003--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors announces an industry first: the introduction of blue thin-film LEDs that will successfully enable applications of far-reaching significance, including the future use of LEDs in vehicle headlights. Developed as a result of the new, indium gallium nitride-based, ... Continue reading
Polaris Hits the Jackpot in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS--Sept. 3, 2003--At its August sales meeting in the nation's gambling capital, recreational and utility vehicle manufacturer Polaris Industries Inc. proved to be a sure bet with dealers and analysts. Only days after posting higher-than-expected earnings and raising EPS targets for 2003, the company unveiled fo ... Continue reading
Polaris MSX Named ``Watercraft of the Year''
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 3, 2003-- Watercraft World Magazine Bestows Annual Award to the Polaris MSX; Innovation, Market Appeal and Industry Impact Key Factors Polaris Industries today announced that its 2003 MSX 140(HO) personal watercraft was named "Watercraft of the Year" by Watercraft World Magazine, marking the first ti ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2004 Highlander, RAV4, Tacoma, and Echo
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2004 Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), RAV4 compact SUV, Tacoma compact pickup truck, and Echo subcompact sedan. All four vehicles go on sale in September. Toyota has ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America and Continental Partner To Reduce Rollovers and Save Lives
Public Awareness Key to Fewer Serious Accidents IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC announced today it will be joining with Continental Teves, a leading supplier of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), in its aggressive public awareness initiative to educate consumers how technology available tod ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fiscal 2003 Second Quarter Same Store Sales Up 6% and Net Income Increases
PHOENIX--Sept. 3, 2003--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2003. The company reported the following highlights: -- Same store sales increased by 6% during the second quarter of fi ... Continue reading
Most Carmakers Report Robust August 2003 Sales
DETROIT September 3, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., Hyundai Motor America and Nissan North America posted hefty sales in August as the industry racked up its strongest month so far this year. And while Ford Motor Co. also had one of its best months of 2003, volume was down sh ... Continue reading
More Auto Deals as August Auto Sales Solid - Rebates, Cheap Financing To Continue
SAN FRANCISCO Sept. 3, 2003; August Cole writing for CBS Marketwatcg reported that General Motors and Chrysler Group will extend cash rebates and low interest rate financing as the industry reported August U.S. sales on Wednesday that show demand held up throughout the summer. Though lower than last year's record pace, ... Continue reading
Automakers Post Hefty Sales for August
General Motors, Hyundai, Nissan Are Among Automakers Reporting Strong Sales for August DETROIT September 3, 2003; By John Porretto, writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., Hyundai Motor America and Nissan North America were among automakers posting hefty sales in August as the industry headed to its stro ... Continue reading
August Vehicle Sales 'Extremely Strong'
ST. LOUIS September 3, 21003;Desiree J. Hanford writing for Dow Jones reported that the entire auto industry had an "extremely strong" August for car and truck sales, said Paul Ballew, General Motors Corp.'s executive director of market and industry analysis. The industry will be "at or near record territory" for sales ... Continue reading
GM's August 2003 U.S. Vehicle Sales Off 1/2%
DETROIT, Sept 3, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said its U.S. August sales fell 0.5 percent, and the automaker increased third-quarter production. GM said truck sales of 284,129 were up 5 percent over a year ago, while car sales of 188,298 were down 8 percent due to a drop in fleet sales. The totals i ... Continue reading
August 2003 Top 20 Best Selling Cars In US
> DETROIT, Sept 3, 2003; Reuters published the 20 top-selling vehicles in the United States through August, 2003, as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top-20 vehicles rose 2.5 percent, or 97,477 units, to 4,056,025. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
U.S. auto sales heat up in August
DETROIT, Sept 3, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that automakers on Wednesday said their U.S. sales heated up in August, as strong rebates and an improving economy pushed sales to their strongest monthly pace so far this year. But the news was mixed for Detroit, as Toyota Motor Corp. outsold DaimlerChrys ... Continue reading
Mercedes Benz USA Reports August Sales Down 4.2%
Mercedes-Benz Year-to-Date Sales Up 4.4 Percent MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported August sales of 17,583 vehicles, pushing the company's year-to-date volume to 142,213, up 4.4 percent over last year's record-setting pace of 136,212. This represents the all-time best sales for the first 8 mon ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales for August Set New All-Time Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 41,073 vehicles for the month of August setting a new all-time record for Hyundai sales in the U.S. The previous all-time sales record was set one year ago in August 2002. Year-to-date sales of Hyundai vehicles in the U.S. are up 2.1 per ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports August U.S. Sales Up 16%
Sales Increased by 16 Percent ATLANTA, Sept. 3 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars (Boxster, 911 and Cayenne) in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for August totaled 2,275 cars, an increase of 16 percent compared to the same period last year. T ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sales Increase 3 Percent in August; Sales Up 10 Percent Year-To-Date
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) established new sales records for the month of August and for the first eight months of the year. Sales for the BMW Group were up 3.4 percent in August with 23,068 vehicles versus the 22,315 vehicles reported in the same month of 2002. Sales ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports August Sales Cars Down 28%, Trucks Down 7%
- Ford's August sales decline 15 percent compared with last year's record sales - August truck sales down 7 percent; car sales fall 28 percent - Jaguar and Land Rover set new records; Volvo sales up 11 percent - All-new Ford F-150 debuts this weekend - Ford announces fourth quarter North American production plan DEARBO ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports August Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 3, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported August total sales of 80,820 for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 14.2 percent increase versus August of last year. NNA reports selling 526,023 units calendar year-to-date, a 3.4 percent increase from last year at this time. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Best Monthly Sales in Company History
Spectra and Sorento Hit Record Sales IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Kia today announced its best sales month ever in the company's history with 24,758 units sold during August. Sales for August were up 5.1 percent versus the same period last year putting Kia in position to achieve its 10th consecutive annual sales record b ... Continue reading
Saab Cars USA Drives Into Model Year 2004 with Strong August Sales
Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan sales continue upward, lifting year-to-date sales up 17% over last year. NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 3 -- August proved to be yet another strong month for the Swedish manufacturer in the U.S. Sales for the month came in at 4,209 vehicles, up three percent over 2002. For the year, Saab sales in the U.S. re ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Sales Increase for Tenth Month in a Row
... up 11.6 Percent for August in the United States IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) reports 11,885 units sold in the United States for the month, which represents an 11.6 percent increase compared to August of 2002. Volvo has surpassed its year-over-year monthly sales comparison for ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. August 2003 Sales Down 6% Vs August 2002
* Dodge Ram sets all-time August sales record * August is best month to date for all-new Chrysler Pacifica * "Summer Sales Drive" boosts Dodge Caravan, Durango and Jeep(R) Wrangler AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 190,388 units in August, a six-percent decline compared to August 200 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best Sales Month of 2003
August Sales Mark Third Consecutive Monthly Increase CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported August 2003 sales of 27,380 units, marking the company's best sales month of 2003 and the third consecutive month of increasing sales. The August 2003 total, down 9.1 percent comp ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces August 2003 Sales
BREA, Calif., Sept. 3 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), sold 4,662 vehicles in August, posting a 6-percent decrease in overall sales compared to August 2002. The XL-7 posted 2,000 sales, the Grand Vitara notched 674 sales for the month and the Vitara posted 646 sales. Aerio sedan and SX sales marked 1,339 sa ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, reported August sales of 19,879 units. The total represents the best sales month in the company's 35-year history, breaking the previous record ... Continue reading
August Acura Sales Up 2.9 Percent
MDX Sets New Record TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Marking the second best August in the division's history, August sales of Acura vehicles totaled 16,204, up 2.9 percent compared to last year based on a daily selling rate, Acura announced today. The MDX luxury SUV was the top-selling model for the fourth straight month ... Continue reading
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American Honda Posts All-Time Record Sales in August
August sales highlights: * All-time record American Honda sales of 147,253; * All-time record Honda Division sales of 131,049; * All-time record American Honda light truck sales of 51,623; * All-time record Honda Division light truck sales of 46,659; * All-time record Accord sales of 49,098; * Industry-leading hybrid s ... Continue reading
Lexus Sets All-Time Sales Record RX 330 Sales Top 10,000 Units for the First Time
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Lexus today reported the best-ever sales month in its history with 26,410 units sold, up 6.3 percent from the previous record set in December 2002 and up 13.5 percent from the same period last year. In addition to record-breaking monthly sales, Lexus calendar-year-to-date sales are up 4.9 p ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports August Sales - Best Month in 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported August sales of 32,376 versus last year's total of 34,810, a seven percent decrease. Year to date, Volkswagen's sales are 204,008 compared to 2002 sales of 236,929. ... Continue reading
Audi Reports August Sales Increase
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported August sales of 8,281, representing an increase of 7.4% when compared to August 2002 sales of 7,707. Strong sales of the all-new A8 L, combined with the success of the A4 Cabriolet, contributed to August 2003 being the best August in Audi's history. For the ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Best-Ever Sales Month - Breaks Record Set Just Three Months Earlier
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best-ever sales month in 46 years of business in the U.S. with total August sales of 200,482, an increase of 11.4 percent and breaking the previous mark set just three months ago. The record-setting month also marks the first time T ... Continue reading
GM Reports August Sales of 472,427, Retail Sales up 4 Percent
Record Sales in Trucks, Full-Size Pickups Monthly Sales Momentum Continues to Build DETROIT - General Motors Corp. dealers sold 472,427 new cars and trucks in August in the United States, comparable (down 0.5 percent) to August 2002 levels. GM's retail deliveries were up 4 percent, driven by record truck sales. GM's ov ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Names New President for U.S.
SEOUL, Sept 3, 2003; Reuters reported that Hyundai, promoted Robert Cosmay, vice president of the its U.S. sales department, to president of its American unit to spur an expansion effort. Cosmay, 56, replaces Finbarr O'Neill, who left Hyundai and joined Mitsubishi Motors' North America unit as chief executive and co-ch ... Continue reading
OOPS: Fiat CEO Search Restarted As ex Ford Leach Hiring Halted
TURIN, Sept 3, 2003; Reuters reported that Fiat widened its search for a new chief executive at its loss-making auto unit as doubts mounted whether former Ford Europe CEO Martin Leach would be allowed to take the job, industry sources said on Wednesday. Leach quit Ford last month, reportedly to take over the controls o ... Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Race Credencia Parceiro para Transmissão por Rádio
SOUTHAMPTON, Inglaterra, 3 de setembro /PR Newswire/ -- A Broadcasting Company foi credenciada novamente como a parceira para a produção de rádio relativa à Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006. A Broadcasting Company realizou a transmissão por rádio para a última ocorrência do evento e este novo credenciamento é o pont ... Continue reading
Altair Engineering Releases Altair HyperWorks 6.0; The Engineering Framework for Product Design
TROY, Mich.--Sept. 3, 2003--Altair Engineering Inc. today announced the release of Altair(R) HyperWorks(R) 6.0 -- the next generation of its innovative CAE software suite that delivers an advanced engineering desktop solution for use in any industry or PLM system where products need to be highly engineered. "This softw ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) , the pioneer in hydrogen-based energy solutions, plays a major role in advancing the nation's future in alternative energy resources. Blackout 2003 demonstrated the vulnerabilities in a central generating plant, above ground poles and wir ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--Sept. 3, 2003--EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations: Microsoft Corporation - BUY Broadcom Corporation - WEAK BUY Schering Plough Corp - BUY Ford Motor Company - WEAK BUY Sprint PCS Group - BUY WHAT THESE RATINGS MEAN: EquityOutlook.Com ranks stocks with a proprietary unbiased ... Continue reading
1-800-Radiator Sponsors ``Radiator Robin Hood'' Roadside Assistance
DALLAS--Sept. 3, 2003--Labor Day traditionally marks the end of the holiday travel season and this year, one of the hottest Texas summers on record. To help Texas motorists cope with the end-of-summer sizzle, 1-800-Radiator, the nation's leading independent provider of radiators to consumers, auto repair shops, and do- ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, Sept. 3 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (WPT:TSX) today announced the arrival from Japan and public display in Vancouver of the prototype Isuzu/Westport compressed natural gas (CNG), direct injection (DI) light- to medium-duty truck. The 4.5-liter ELF CNG-DI is the world's first direct-injection, monofuel, dies ... Continue reading
Poll: One in Three College Students Wished They Took Better Care of Their Cars
HOUSTON, Sept. 3 -- One-third of college students who had a car on campus last year said they should have changed its oil more often, according to a recent online survey. The poll found that 32 percent of students who changed their oil two times or fewer during the last school year said they meant to change it more oft ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Auto Shows, Inc. Adds Two New Shows to 2004 Season Lineup
San Jose, CA and Davenport, IA Markets to Host Motor Trend-Produced Auto Shows NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The nation's largest auto show producer, Motor Trend Auto Shows, Inc. (MTAS), is pleased to announce the addition of two new auto shows to the season lineup. The San Jose International Auto Show in San Jose, Calif., and ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces Proposed Acquisition of NAPA Distributor
ATLANTA--Sept. 3, 2003--Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company , announced, "A definitive agreement has been signed relating to the acquisition of the NAPA Hawaii business owned by Schuman Carriage Company, Ltd., a long-standing NAPA distributor with annual sales of app ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Forecasts Record Fourth Quarter And Year-End Sales
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 3 -- The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that they would surpass all previous reported quarterly revenue for the fourth quarter ended June 30th, 2003. "Based on preliminary reports we should post a substantial gain in sequential revenues," said company Preside ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Richmond Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Havoline Dodge Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Chevy Rock & Roll 400 (Race 26 of 36) TRACK: Richmond International Raceway QUALIFYING: Friday, September 5 at 3:05 ... Continue reading
Actuant Acquires Recreational Vehicle Actuation Business
MILWAUKEE--Sept. 3, 2003--Actuant Corporation announced today the acquisition of Kwikee Products Company, Inc. ("Kwikee"). Kwikee, headquartered in Cottage Grove, Oregon, is a leading provider of actuation and storage systems for the North American recreational vehicle market. Kwikee employs approximately 115 people at ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Schedules Release of First Quarter Results and Conference Call
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--Sept. 3, 2003--America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2004 first quarter, ended July 31, 2003, on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). A live audio ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Sept. 3, 2003--Cirrus Logic Inc. today announced that it has incorporated Dolby Laboratories' newest audio algorithm, Dolby Pro Logic(R) IIx, across its multiple family lines of audio digital signal processors (DSPs). Cirrus plans to incorporate the new Dolby standard into the CS49300 and CS49400 DSP chi ... Continue reading
Copart Opens in Toronto, Canada
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Sept. 3, 2003--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has opened a salvage facility in Toronto, Canada. Toronto is the Company's first salvage facility in Canada. With the addition of this 28-acre greenfield location Copart now has 103 locations throughout North America. "We are extremely excited about ... Continue reading
Delphi's New Flex Metal Catalyst Cuts Precious Metal Content While Substantially Reducing Emissions
Precious Metal Savings of More Than 40 Percent Possible FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 3 -- Delphi Corp.'s new Flex Metal Catalyst helps reduce Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) costs by cutting the amount of precious metals needed to meet stringent gasoline emission requirements for 2004 and beyond. This new technology ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Sept. 3, 2003-- Automotive Leader Standardizes on SEER-SEM to Help Optimize IT Investments Across the Enterprise Galorath Incorporated, the leading provider of advanced modeling tools to estimate, plan and control projects, today announced that Ford Motor Company has selected Galorath's SEER-SEM (So ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Sept. 3, 2003--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. , one of the nation's largest publicly held truckload carriers, announced today that the company has been certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency for participation in the ... Continue reading
Oxford Automotive Ramos Arizpe Plant Achieves One Year With Zero Defects
TROY, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Oxford Automotive, Inc.'s manufacturing plant in Ramos Arizpe is celebrating its fourth year of operation in a big way -- racking up 365 days with zero defective parts out of 3,768,032 produced. Oxford Automotive is a $1 billion Tier 1 supplier of engineered metal components, assemblies and modu ... Continue reading
SHEP Technologies Inc. Announces New Development Milestones With Pi Technology
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Sept. 3, 2003--SHEP Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:STLOF) (BER: IH3) ("STI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of the initial phase of its prototype vehicle development program with Pi Technology ("Pi") and its industry partners, including West Surrey Racing. Pi has provided ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
CLEVELAND, Sept. 3 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. today announced third quarter and nine month results for the quarter ended July 31, 2003. For the third quarter ended July 31, 2003, the Company reported sales of $133.6 million compared to $147.6 million for third quarter of fiscal 2002. Net income for the third quarter of ... Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Race Appoints Radio Broadcast Partner
SOUTHAMPTON, England, Sept. 3 -- The Broadcasting Company has been re-appointed as the radio production partner for the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006. The Broadcasting Company provided radio output for the last edition of the event and this re-appointment is the starting point for the new radio strategy which will see enh ... Continue reading
Manufacturer joins with Michelin again to showcase advanced technologies TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is preparing seven advanced technology vehicles to participate in the 2003 Challenge Bibendum(TM) organized and hosted by Michelin. The Honda team -- representing the company's leadership ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins New Battery, Switch and Electrical/Electronic Distribution System Business With Renault
TROY, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Delphi Corp. today announced multi-year contracts through 2006 valued at more than $335 million with Renault, supplying Delphi Freedom(R) batteries, steering column modules, switches and electrical/electronic distribution (E/ED) systems. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002 ... Continue reading
Delphi Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
TROY, Mich., Sept. 3 -- The Delphi Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share on Delphi $0.01 par value common stock. The dividend is payable October 14, 2003 to shareholders of record as of the close of business September 15, 2003. ... Continue reading
First Hyundai Vehicle to Offer Option; First Luxury Sedan Offering CCS in Front and Rear Seats DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that its proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) has been selected as an option for the 2004 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan, Hyundai's flagship luxury model ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2003
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 3, 2003--Edelbrock Corporation today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2003 fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2003. For the quarter ended June 30, 2003, revenues totaled $32,678,000 as compared to revenues of $39,318,000 in the same period of fiscal 2002. Net income for the fourth ... Continue reading
2004 Acura TL Includes DTS 5.1 Surround Sound Capability AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 3 -- DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) announces the availability of the first standard OEM car audio system to feature DTS 5.1-channel Digital Surround in the United States: the 2004 Acura TL. The 2004 Acura TL's ELS Premium Eight-S ... Continue reading
Auto-Q International, Inc. Featured on PennyDoctor.com
Orlando, Fla., Sept. 3 -- Auto-Q International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AUTQ) is featured on PennyDoctor.com this week. "This stock was chosen as a stock to watch because Auto-Q showed earnings of $.01/share for the first three quarters on modest sales, and since then has announced several major sales orders," according ... Continue reading
XM Radio Launches One Million Subscriber Campaign
Prospective and Existing Customers Are Targets of a Multifaceted Sales, Marketing and Programming Effort WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio service, today announced details of its one million subscriber campaign -- a multifaceted sales, marketing and programming program to ... Continue reading
Newgen to Offer Pageflex Web-Top Publishing in Direct Marketing Solutions for Auto Industry
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Sept. 3, 2003-- Leading Supplier of Services for After-Market Customer Relationship Management to Enhance One-to-One Marketing for Its 7,000 Dealers Pageflex , a leader in Web-top publishing, announces an agreement to license Mpower(TM), its composition engine for one-to-one marketing solutions, and . ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, ATX Launch Telematics
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Sept. 3 -- ATX, the world's leading independent provider of telematics services, today announced a multi-year agreement to provide telematics services in North America for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC, Woodcliff Lake, N.J., beginning with the deliveries of the new Phantom this summer. Under terms o ... Continue reading
Kelley Racing and SmartVideo Announce New Partnership
INDIANAPOLIS--Sept. 3, 2003--Kelley Racing and SmartVideo Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SMVD), a leading provider of digital media solutions, have announced a new multi-year partnership. This partnership will provide leading edge communications tools that will put Kelley Racing at the forefront of communicating with their f ... Continue reading
Aston Martin DB9 Makes World Debut - Will This Win Back 007?
www.autoindex.org CLICK4MORE from AutoIndex Aston Martin has issued the following press release: The Aston Martin DB9, the first car to be produced at the company’s modern and recently completed facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire, is making its world debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday, 9th S ... Continue reading
Notes from the ARCA Race at DuQuoin
Notes from the ARCA Federated 100 at DuQuoin Well, Tony Stewart finally got one. No, it wasn't the Brickyard brick, or a Daytona or Southern 500 trophy, nor his face on the Borg-Warner trophy. Stewart took a page out of the playbook of his boyhood hero A.J. Foyt Sunday, winning the Federated-Southern Illinois 100 for t ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Laguna Seca preview
record pace Terry Borcheller will race at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif., this week, one of his favorite venues on the American Le Mans Series schedule. He knows the 2.238-mile road course well - he set the ALMS GTS qualifying and race-lap records there en route to the class win in 2001. He acknowledges the Co ... Continue reading
Historic USAC Silver Crown Race Saturday Night Sept. 6 at DuQuoin!!!!!
Yeley Seeks Repeat in First Night Time Silver Crown Race at DuQuoin! DuQuoin, IL September 3, 2003-The postponement of the 53rd Ted Horn Memorial Sunday sets up a historic event at the 55 year old DuQuoin State Fairgounds oval, as for the first time the stars and cars of the USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown series will ra ... Continue reading
Smartnav now available on all Mazda models
Bedfordshire, September 3 -- Mazda Motors UK Limited is now offering Smartnav, the latest in satellite navigation from Trafficmaster, as an approved accessory on all of its models in the UK. Mazda drivers will have access to all of Smartnav's services that include navigation, up-to-the minute traffic information with r ... Continue reading
Isuzu Set to Beat Full-year Profit Forcast
TOKYO, Sept 3, 2003; Reuters reported that Japanese truck maker Isuzu Motors Ltd 7202.T is likely to beat its full-year operating profit target thanks to restructuring and a recovery in domestic truck demand, the Nihon Keizai newspaper said on Wednesday. Isuzu had forecast that parent-only operating profit would grow b ... Continue reading
Schumacher Funny Car teams on U.S. Nationals rainout
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 17 of 23 U.S. NATIONALS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK Rainout Race Date: Sept. 5-7, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 U.S. NATIONALS POSTPONED, SCHUMACHER RACING FUNNY CAR TEAMS COMMENT INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 2, 2003) - The NHRA U.S. Nation ... Continue reading
Icy Splash Food and Beverage, Inc. Announces NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Sponsorship
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Icy Splash Food & Beverage, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: IFBV) , a manufacturer and distributor of beverage and food products in the rapidly growing alternative beverage market, reports NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Sponsorship. Icy Splash Food and Beverage, Inc. will sponsor the No. 55 Powers Motorsports ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge Chevy Rock and Roll 400 Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge Chevy Rock and Roll 400 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Chevy Rock and Roll 400 (race 26 of 36) TRACK: Richmond International Raceway QUALIFYING: Friday, September 5, 3:05 p.m. E ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Named One of America's Safest Companies
-- Chrysler Group only automaker honored AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2 -- The Chrysler Group has been named one of America's 16 Safest Companies by Occupational Hazards magazine. The award is presented annually to companies that have committed their efforts to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees. "We are ... Continue reading
SEPTEMBER BRINGS FORTH NEW CHANCE TO REVITALIZE DUPONT TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com SEPTEMBER BRINGS FORTH NEW CHANCE TO REVITALIZE DUPONT TEAM RICHMOND, Va. - Jeff Gordon turned 32 in August. Unfortunately, growing older may have been the highlight of a month in which he finished 28th or worse in four ... Continue reading
Subaru Launches Technical Information System Web Site
-- Premium Service Feature Provides Dealers, Independent Repair Facility Technicians and Consumers With Access to Subaru Technical Resources -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 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, ... Continue reading
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