Annual Barber-Champ Car Karting Runoff
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WASHINGTON--Dec. 30, 2003--Flexcar, the nation's oldest and largest provider of car-sharing programs, has increased the size of its DC Metro area team. Fran Zaks, a 15-year veteran in the car rental business, and Sarah Tarvid a seasoned customer service professional, have been hired to respond to, as well as help fuel, ... Continue reading
2004 LA AUTO SHOW: Erik Estrada and CHP Brings Life Saving Child Safety Seat Demos
There's More to the Auto Show Than New Models and Concept Cars as California- Based Insurer and Law Enforcement Agency Highlight Proper Car Seat Usage And Automotive Safety LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 -- Furthering their long-standing commitment to automotive safety, 21st Century Insurance and the California Highway Patrol br ... Continue reading
Luxury Lifestyle Authority Lauds Exceptional Performance And Exquisite Styling MALIBU, Calif., Dec. 30 -- Citing "exceptional security at speed, the ultimate exhilaration of getting there and the distinction, elegance and comfort in luxury that is an absolute," the editors of Robb Report have selected the Bentley Conti ... Continue reading
SCION to Support National Launch Of xA and xB Cars with Edgey Phone Photography
Combined Online and Mobile Contest Is a Digital Photo Chain Adventure LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 -- Oasis Advertising announced today that SCION, the new car marque from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch ScionSpy, an interactive digital photo contest with a wireless component designed by Sennari Mobile. Sci ... Continue reading
2004 LA AUTO SHOW: Mercedes-Benz CLS Design Study Makes U.S. Debut
High-Style CLS Coupe to be Offered for 2005 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 -- Mercedes-Benz is debuting its dramatic Vision CLS concept car today during news media activities preceding the opening of the Greater L.A. Auto Show, January 2-11, 2004 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The four-door CLS design study is the first v ... Continue reading
LA AUTO SHOW: Mercedes-Benz F-Cell Makes Fuel Cell Power a Reality
UPS Will Be The First Corporate F-Cell Customer In The U.S. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 -- Mercedes-Benz is displaying the latest DaimlerChrysler fuel cell vehicle at the L.A. Auto Show, January 4-11 in the Los Angeles Convention Center. Based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class model currently sold abroad, the "F-Cell" fuel cell ve ... Continue reading
Yoshikazu Kurihara Named President of Driveline Maker GKN Japan
OSAKA, Japan--Dec. 30, 2003--Yoshikazu Kurihara, president of Tochigi Fuji Sangyo Ltd., has been named president of GKN Japan, an Osaka-based affiliate of UK-based GKN Driveline, the world's leading provider of vehicle driveline products. Kurihara will serve as president of both companies in a move to expand GKN's busi ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Dec. 30, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). The automotive industry is the largest domestic industrial manufacturing sector and encompasses a diverse manufacturing segment starting with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's), automotive assembly p ... Continue reading
2003 JD Power Auto Customer Retention Study - Chevrolet Number One
CONTACT: Michael Greywitt (805) 418-8000, West Coast John Tews (248) 267-6800, East Coast J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Chevrolet Has the Highest Customer Retention Rates in the Industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2003 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-The customer retention rate for Chevrolet is the highest in th ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Signs Letter of Intent To Acquire Operating Assets of Clear Cote Corporation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Dec. 29, 2003--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the operating assets of Clear Cote Corporation of St. Petersburg, FL. Clear Cote is a 20 year old privately held manufacturer and distributor of resin and epoxy based products to the marine, autom ... Continue reading
Southwall Technologies Appoints New Chairman of the Board
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Dec. 29, 2003--Southwall Technologies Inc. , a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, today announced that on Dec. 19, 2003, the Southwall board of directors appointed George Boyadjieff as its new chair ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Dec. 29, 2003-- Featuring the Orange County Choppers & Ball of Steel Stunt Show This Winter, powersports fans, manufacturers and dealers are coming together to celebrate a common passion: motorcycles. The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) presented by Toyota Trucks (IMS) will be a ... Continue reading
American Axle Starts $28 Million Expansion at Michigan Plant, an Advisory by Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--Dec. 30, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated). American Axle & Manufacturing Incorporated (AAM) (Detroit, Michigan), a tier one supplier of driveline systems, chassis systems, and forged products for the automotive industry, has started construction on a $28 m ... Continue reading
Auto Q International Inc. Positions itself for Profitability for 2004
LONDON, England, December 30 -- Auto-Q International Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AUTQ), a leading provider of vehicle tracking and monitoring systems for trucking fleets and consumers, released its 10K annual filing for the year ended 2003. Auto Q International reduced its Net Loss by more than US$1.3 Million and positio ... Continue reading
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 30 -- Miller Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed the restructuring of its Senior Credit Facility. William G. Miller, the Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, increased his previous $2 million participation in the existing Senior Credit Facility ... Continue reading
Program Lets Michigan Employers File Jobless Claims for Their Workers
Michigan's Big 5 file nearly 160,000 claims in first year of operation DETROIT, Dec. 30 -- Over the past 12 months, the State of Michigan accepted nearly 160,000 unemployment claims from workers with five of Michigan's largest employers. In a twist, however, the claims were not filed by the workers but by their employe ... Continue reading
Who Was Your Favorite Hometown Hero In 2003?
Nominate 2003's Greatest Hometown Hero at www.volvoforlifeawards.com by Jan. 16; Volvo to Provide $1 Million in Contributions to Honor Heroes NEW YORK, Dec. 30 -- Do you know someone in your town who this past year went above the call of duty to make your community a better place? If so, you have a chance to give that ... Continue reading
New Year's Eve: Free Coffee Will Rev Up Drowsy Drivers
DALLAS, Dec. 30 -- After a night of New Year's revelry, party-goers who stop at participating 7-Eleven(R) stores can ring in the New Year with a fresh, free, hot, cup of coffee. For the 16th year, the convenience retailer will host its "Free Coffee on New Year's Eve" program during the overnight hours. [Times vary by a ... Continue reading
DETROIT AUTO SHOW:Technology Drives Innovation
Key products seen throughout the show on customers' vehicles and displays DETROIT, Dec. 30 -- Global automakers will show off their current, new and future vehicles at the upcoming North American International Auto Show with the help of Delphi Corp. technology. From sensors to seat belts to entertainment systems, Delph ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: New Rules of the California Road for 2004
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 30, 2003--Red light camera reform, changes to the teen driver learner permit criteria and seat belt fine increases are a few of the new laws going into effect beginning Jan. 1, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. "The new laws focus on driver and passenger safety and are designed ... Continue reading
2004 LA Auto Show: GM unveils Chevy Cobalt plans to bolster Saturn brand
LOS ANGELES December 29, 2003; Gary Gentile writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. unveiled its 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt on Monday, the latest new Chevy in a revamped line designed to boost the brand's sales to 3 million units -- a level last reached in 1979. The Cobalt is Chevy's entry in the premium small ... Continue reading
EPA Opens Discussions With Torvec
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 29 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) announced today that, as the result of Torvec's recent successful testing of its infinitely variable transmission (IVT) in its Dodge Ram 4x4 diesel truck, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invited the company to bring its revolutionary ... Continue reading
Torvec Addresses Tougher CAFE Rules Proposed by NHTSA
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 29 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) announced today that its technologies should enable auto companies to substantially comply with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposals to close regulatory loopholes to force automakers to raise gas mileage for sport utili ... Continue reading
AAA Maize and Blue Fans Head for Pasadena Dec. 30
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29 -- Nearly 130 true Maize and Blue fans who are traveling on AAA's special Rose Bowl charter will board a jet Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, to cheer their favorite college football team to a hoped-for Rose Bowl victory in Pasadena, Calif. on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. ... Continue reading
Henkel Technologies Announces Partnership with West McLaren Mercedes
DUSSELDORF, Germany, Dec. 29 -- Henkel Technologies and West McLaren Mercedes are looking forward to taking "pole position" together in the 2004 Formula One season. From now on, the Formula One race cars of Kimi Raikkonen and David Coulthard will prominently display the new logo of Henkel Technologies, a worldwide busi ... Continue reading
LA AUTO SHOW: BMW 645Ci Coupe, X5 4.8is and 330Ci Perf Package Revealed
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Los Angeles Auto Show: Acura TL A-SPEC Concept Vehicle to Be Displayed
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 29 -- The Acura TL A-SPEC Concept performance luxury sedan will make its debut at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. This extensively modified TL is a one-of-a-kind built to explore the next level of performance accessory possibilities for Acura's best-selling sedan. Based on the all-new TL luxur ... Continue reading
Ford's PROJECT DAISY Exclusively Unveiled on TLC
- TLC's New Series RIDES Kicks Off with an Exclusive Look At Ford's Hottest New PROJECT DAISY - SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 29 -- There is only one Ford Motors. When they build a prototype show car, everyone in the auto industry wants in on the secret. TLC's RIDES: PROJECT DAISY is the fly on the wall for this special one ... Continue reading
Laser Technology, Inc., Reports FY 2003 Operating Results
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 29 -- Laser Technology, Inc. (AMEX:LSR) , a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of pulse laser measuring systems for a variety of commercial and consumer applications, recently reported its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. Net sales for the fisca ... Continue reading
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