Note to FCC : Make TV and Radio Station Owners Reside in The City of License
Instead of eliminating the cap on broadcast station ownership the FCC should mandate that, like Congressman and Senators, owners and operators of TV and Radio stations must live in the community that is affected by their decisions. The FCC in their stupidity/naivety continues to try to fix what is not broken. In the ol ... Continue reading
Note to FCC : Make TV and Radio Station Owners Reside in The City of License
Instead of eliminating the cap on ownership the FCC should mandate that, like Congressman and Senators, owners and operators of TV and Radio stations must live in the community that is affected by their decisions. The FCC in their stupidity/naivety continues to try to fix what is not broken. In the old days, if you wer ... Continue reading
Los Angeles, CA, May 2003 -Sweden, the internationally recognized leader in automotive safety and telematics, today announced the formation of a new applied R&D program for Intelligent Vehicle Safety Systems (IVSS). The IVSS program, which is open to international companies and partners, will focus on the development, ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 30 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 300,838 units, down from the 324,150 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 7,112,906 ... Continue reading
Changes in Chrysler Group Management
-- Jim Schroer is leaving to focus on new Marketing career -- Joe Eberhardt to head Sales, Marketing and Service organization -- Peter Rosenfeld is named Executive Vice President of Chrysler Group Procurement and Supply, as part of company's succession planning AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 30 -- The Chrysler Group today an ... Continue reading
Why the FCC is wrong on media ownership
As a broadcaster who believes that those who recieve the right to own the airwaves from the citizens of our country, have a responsibility to serve that public...and group owners who do not live in the city that they broadcast to cannot know or care whats really going on and what the needs truly are. Come on FCC don't ... Continue reading
New Ford Mondeo: flagship Ford heralds greater technology and craftmanship
www.autoindex.org CLICK4More from AutoIndex.org. Ford Eurpoe May 29, 2003; On the tenth anniversary of its original launch, Ford’s flagship Mondeo range heralds its highest ever levels of technology and craftsmanship. Over 1500 new parts lie behind a significant package of new technologies, interior and exterior ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team Chooses Xilinx for Mission-Critical Vehicle Control Module (VCM)
Xilinx and BMW WilliamsF1 Team Up to Enhance the Performance of the 2003 Challenger, the FW25 SAN JOSE, Calif. and WEYBRIDGE, England, May 30 -- Xilinx, Inc. today announced that the BMW WilliamsF1 Team have selected Xilinx(R) Virtex-II(TM) Platform FPGAs as the leading technology in the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) of ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube(R), Dennis Quaid Partner for Golf Tournament
Jiffy Lube(R) Locations in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth and Waco Offer Chances to Golf with Dennis Quaid and His Celebrity Friends HOUSTON, May 30 -- Texas residents can win a chance to play golf with movie star Dennis Quaid and some of his celebrity friends at the first annual Jiffy Lube(R)/Dennis Q ... Continue reading
Krisiloff Fastest For Dorricott@Milwaukee Prac.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com KYLE KRISILOFF LOOKS STRONG FOR DORRICOTT AT MILWAUKEE Diaz Lurks Close Behind Front-runners WEST ALLIS, Wis. (May 29, 2003) -Kyle Krisiloff was hoping for a quick-start to his Atlantic season when he recently joined Dorricott Racing but nobody could ... Continue reading
Xilinx and BMW WilliamsF1 Team Up to Enhance the Performance of the 2003 Challenger, the FW25 SAN JOSE, Calif. and WEYBRIDGE, England, May 30 -- Xilinx, Inc. today announced a collaboration with the BMW WilliamsF1 Team for the 2003 Formula One season. The technology alliance represents the culmination of a long-standin ... Continue reading
Patriot Acquires Steel Dreams Event Co.
RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 30 -- Patriot Motorcycles Michael Shannon, CEO of Patriot Motorcycles announced today that Patriot (PMCY) has acquired Steel Dreams Event Co. as a part of its entertainment and media division and the success of the Second Annual Sam's Town Motorcycle Rally Presented by Steel Dreams. The event bus ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Prices Level Off
HOUSTON--May 30, 2003--Gasoline prices leveled off across Texas as only slight changes up and down were recorded over the week of the Memorial Day holiday, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Ten Straight Weeks of Falling Gasoline Prices
LOS ANGELES--May 30, 2003--Prices at the gas pump fell again last week throughout the Southwest, marking the tenth consecutive week of falling prices and indicating that further declines are in the offing, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Currently, the average ... Continue reading
General Motors Brings Together Largest Ever Collection Of Concept Vehicles
GM Design Celebrates 75 Years Of Automobile Design At Eyes On Design WARREN, Mich. - The largest, most complete collection of concept vehicles ever assembled will be on display June 22 when General Motors hosts the 16th Annual Eyes on Design Automotive Exhibit at the General Motors Technical Center. More than 125 conce ... Continue reading
Lawsuit Filed Against Daimler in Crash
PORTLAND, Maine May 29, 2003; Clarke Canfield writing for the AP reported that a lawsuit filed Thursday against DaimlerChrysler contends that design defects caused a 15-passenger van to roll over in an accident that killed 14 migrant workers last year in Maine. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the crash's lone surviv ... Continue reading
Ballard to Discontinue Sales and Marketing of its Combustion Engine Generator Sets
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 29, 2003--Ballard Power Systems announced today that it is discontinuing the development, sale and marketing of its internal combustion engine generator sets (gensets). Ballard began development of natural gas and hydrogen gensets in 2002 to generate early revenue and assist in the deve ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 29 -- Window regulator technology has taken a giant step forward with the introduction of the Dual Rack & Pinion System ( www.dualrackandpinion.com ) by Nashville-based Mertech Intellectual Properties, a small company poised to introduce a new product to the world of global automotive giants. The ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--May 29, 2003--ASV, Inc. today reported it has raised its net sales and earnings expectation for 2003. Based on increased demand for its R-Series Posi-Track products, and increased demand for its rubber track undercarriages used on Caterpillar Inc.'s Multi Terrain Loaders (MTL), ASV has raised its e ... Continue reading
Chorus Meshcon: Launches at Drives and Controls 2003; First Drives Offered for Sale
GIBRALTAR--May 29, 2003--Chorus Motors plc (CHOMF), will be demonstrating its new Chorus(R) Meshcon(tm) design at the Drives and Controls 2003 exhibition at Birmingham NEC, United Kingdom, June 3rd-5th 2003. The company says the new Chorus Meshcon design can reduce power silicon costs by up to 70%, creating an attracti ... Continue reading
Delphi Receives Two Masters of Quality Awards From Freightliner LLC
TROY, Mich., May 29 -- Two Delphi Corp. divisions recently received from Freightliner LLC a "Masters of Quality Award." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) This honor, awarded to Delphi Delco Electronics Systems and Delphi Packard Electric Systems, recognizes Freightliner LLC's top performi ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Receives Toyota Value Improvement Award for 2002
PRINCETON, N.J., May 29 -- Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ, www.exide.com) , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, recently received a Certificate of Achievement from Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America. The award recognizes the Exide contributions to Toyota's Value Improvement program d ... Continue reading
BOTHELL, Wash.--May 29, 2003--Microvision, Inc. has posted to its web site a video and white paper detailing the trial results of the Nomad Augmented Vision System at the American Honda Motor Company training center in Torrance, CA. As previously reported by the company and highlighted in an article in the New York Tim ... Continue reading
RMCtech GmbH Taps Global EMERGENT and Auto Veteran Everss To Help Grow North American Business
RMCtech to Provide Reliability Management and Business Process Strategy in North America TROY, Mich., May 29 -- Global EMERGENT and European- headquartered RMCtech Reliability Technology GmbH today announced a business development agreement to extend RMCtech's customer base in the North American automotive industry. De ... Continue reading
Airtrax Awarded Third Omni-Directional Wheel Patent
HAMMONTON, N.J., May 29 -- Airtrax Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AITX) has been granted Patent 6,547,340 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This Patent is the third of four applications regarding enhancements to the Omni-Directional wheel. Patents 6,340,065 and 6,394,203 were issued by the US Patent and T ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast New York Investor Breakfast
FORT WORTH, Texas--May 29, 2003--AMERICREDIT CORP. will host a breakfast meeting for investors on Wednesday, June 4 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern in New York City to discuss a general overview of the Company. A Webcast of prepared remarks for this event will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. This event will be broadcast live for all ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast New York Investor Breakfast
FORT WORTH, Texas--May 29, 2003--AMERICREDIT CORP. will host a breakfast meeting for investors on Wednesday, June 4 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern in New York City to discuss a general overview of the Company. A Webcast of prepared remarks for this event will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. This event will be broadcast live for all ... Continue reading
Astris Energi, CareAction Update Joint Venture
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada--May 29, 2003--Astris Energi Inc. (OTC BB: ASRNF) has been advised this week by its joint venture partner, CareAction Inc., of Montreal, that the company expects to have its funding in place next month and be in position to complete closing of the joint venture -- Astris Transportation Syst ... Continue reading
Chorus Meshcon: Launches at Drives and Controls 2003; First Drives Offered for Sale
GIBRALTAR--May 29, 2003--Chorus Motors plc (CHOMF), will be demonstrating its new Chorus(R) Meshcon(tm) design at the Drives and Controls 2003 exhibition at Birmingham NEC, United Kingdom, June 3rd-5th 2003. The company says the new Chorus Meshcon design can reduce power silicon costs by up to 70%, creating an attracti ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Holds Annual Meeting of Shareholders
TULSA, Okla., May 29 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO ) At the formal business of the meeting, Joseph E. Cappy, Molly Shi Boren, Thomas P. Capo, Maryann N. Keller, The Honorable Edward ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 29 -- Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com/ ), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer incentive per vehicle sold in the United States was $2,287 in April 2003, up $581 or 34.1% from April 2002 and up $52 or 2.3% from March 2003. On ... Continue reading
Fogarty Resigns from Goodyear Board
AKRON, Ohio, May 29 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that Edward T. Fogarty, 66, has resigned from its board of directors. Fogarty, former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Tambrands, Inc., has been a member of Goodyear's board since June 2000. Fogarty cited increasing time commitm ... Continue reading
Grimm to Lead Metaldyne's Precision Forming Division
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 29 -- Metaldyne today announced that Doug Grimm has been appointed vice president and general manager of the company's Precision Forming division. In this new role, Grimm is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Driveline and Transmission Group's Precision Forming operations. "I am pleased ... Continue reading
Industrial Minerals Inc. Stockholders Approve a 2-for-1 Stock Split
TORONTO--May 29, 2003--Industrial Minerals Inc. (OTCBB:INDM), announces that a 2-for-1 stock split has been approved by a majority of its shareholders. Stockholders of record on June 12, 2003 are entitled to receive this 2-for-1 forward stock split. This will take effect at the opening of trading on June 13, 2003. Indu ... Continue reading
INTERMET Announces Plans to Close Radford Foundry
Obsolescence a factor in company's decision to close its last shell-molding plant TROY, Mich., May 29 -- Citing changes in market conditions and production technology, as well as a substantial investment necessary for continued operation, INTERMET Corporation announced today that it intends to close its Radford Foundry ... Continue reading
WILMINGTON, Del., May 29 -- DuPont is teaming up with four-time NASCAR(R) Winston Cup Champion Jeff Gordon on a nationwide auto safety tour urging teens to "Get Real Behind the Wheel." Throughout the next six months, an interactive exhibit will make more than 20 appearances in 11 cities at teen-friendly summer concerts ... Continue reading
Michael Burkett of AMR Research To Speak at Exemplary Software's Lean Webcast June 11
CUPERTINO, Calif.--May 29, 2003-- Session for Automotive Manufacturers Covers Technology Strategies to Accelerate Lean Transformation Exemplary Software, a provider of adaptive replenishment solutions for the extended supply chain, will host "Escaping the Lean Plateau: Technology Strategies to Accelerate Lean Transform ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Reports Second-Quarter and First Six-Months Results
CLEVELAND, May 29 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. today announced second quarter and first half results of fiscal 2003. For the second quarter ended April 30, 2003, the Company reported sales of $160.3 million compared to $158.7 million for the same period of fiscal 2002. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 was ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--May 29, 2003-- StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw) makes these short-term stock recommendations: Corvis Corporation - WEAK BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/CORV.htm Cendant Corp. - WEAK BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/CD.htm Smartire Systems Inc. - SELL - h ... Continue reading
Toyota USA Foundation Announces $695,965 in Awards For Math and Science Initiatives
NEW YORK, May 29 -- The Toyota USA Foundation announced today that it is awarding $695,965 in grants to four universities to support initiatives designed to enhance the teaching of K-12 math and science. Recipients of the awards are the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida; the University of Denver, Denver, ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation to Open Shanghai Office, Appoints Managing Director of China Operations
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 29 -- TriMas Corporation announced today that it will open a new office in Shanghai, China, and has appointed Zetong "Sunny" Guan as managing director of China operations. The announcements were made by Grant Beard, president and chief executive officer. Guan -- who will run the Shanghai of ... Continue reading
Announces Planned Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Senior Subordinated Notes AUSTIN, Texas, May 29 -- Cooperative Computing, Inc. (CCITRIAD) announced today that it intends to offer approximately $175 million of senior unsecured notes in a private placement pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Secu ... Continue reading
Innovations in Casting Design Recognized in North American Competition
DES PLAINES, Ill., May 29 -- Fifteen casting designs -- for industries as varied as automotive, aerospace, construction and agriculture -- earned "Industry Best" status at the 107th American Foundry Society (AFS) Casting Congress in Milwaukee. The 2003 recipients represented nearly all of the major casting processes an ... Continue reading
SCCA ProRally News - E-Mail Delivery Change
To All; Tomorrow morning we will transferring the email distribution lists from the this email address to an scca.com distribution system. We are also transferring press relations duties from my desk to the desk of Curtis Kitchen, who is the new Public Relations Manager for the SCCA ProRally Championship, and other SCC ... Continue reading
Shepard Offers $27.50 for State Auto Financial Corporation plus Merger with State Auto Mutual
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.--May 29, 2003--Investor Greg Shepard, who owns approximately 5% of State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ "STFC"), by letter today informed the board of directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company ("State Auto") and the board of directors of STFC, that he was disappointed to learn that ST ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend; Appoints Non-Executive Chairman
PHILADELPHIA--May 29, 2003--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 28, 2003, to holders of record on July 14, 2003. The annual dividend of $.27 ... Continue reading
Travel Bookings Dip Slightly, Auto Travel Continues to Rise In AAA National Travel Barometer
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 29, 2003--Americans' summer vacation planning surge paused last week as Americans planned for -- and took -- Memorial Day drive trips, according to the most recent AAA National Travel Barometer. The National Travel Barometer for the week of May 19 to May 25 showed overall travel agency bookings - cru ... Continue reading
Raycom To Continue to Sell TRAC Sponsorships and Advertising
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 29, 2003--Team Sports Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: TSPT), parent company of Team Racing Auto Circuit (TRAC), retained Raycom Sports of Charlotte, North Carolina in April, 2003 to sell and market all of TRAC's in-house and league-wide sponsorships including television. Since that time, Raycom has con ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services North America Names Eckart Klumpp New Vice President Of Remarketing
- Eckart Klumpp Becomes Vice President - Remarketing - Kelly Mankin Assumes Chief Operating Officer Position at RouteOne FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 29 -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC announced today it has appointed Eckart Klumpp, Vice President -- Remarketing replacing Kelly Mankin. In his new position ... Continue reading
Yazaki Names New Vice Presidents
CANTON, Mich., May 29 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, has named Barbara Long vice president of the new Alpha Business Unit, from executive director of program management and Rich Tajer vice president Connector Operations, from di ... Continue reading
NCMS and Excel Institute Form Educational Partnership
Manufacturing Consortium Will Share Hi-Tech Training Expertise ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 29 -- The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) today announced a new partnership with the Excel Institute in Washington, DC. NCMS will support the Institute in its mission to provide education, automotive technology traini ... Continue reading
SEMA Takes Action to Curtail Illegal Street Racing
Racers Against Street Racing Launches Teen Education Program About Legal Alternatives to Hazardous Street-Racing Practices DIAMOND BAR, Calif., May 29 -- Racers Against Street Racing (RASR), a grass-roots enthusiast group that promotes legal alternatives to illegal street racing, will take its program to driver educati ... Continue reading
KENOSHA, Wis.--May 29, 2003--W. Dudley Lehman, Group President - Infant and Child Care for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, has been appointed to the board of directors of Snap-on Incorporated , a global leader in tools, diagnostics and equipment. Mr. Lehman, 51, joined Kimberly-Clark in 1976 and held various marketing and ... Continue reading
WARREN, Mich., May 29 -- The Army's National Automotive Center (NAC) today announced it plans to award over $20 million this year in contracts to small businesses interested in working on a series of collaborative technology development projects for the benefit of the military and commercial industry. The program will ... Continue reading
Ansoft Supports Virginia Tech Future Energy Electronics Center
PITTSBURGH--May 29, 2003--Ansoft Corporation and Virginia Tech's Future Energy Electronics Center (FEEC) have teamed to develop new, highly efficient power-electronics technology and an innovative graduate curriculum based on Ansoft's electronic-design software for physics-based system simulation. "Ansoft's tools are e ... Continue reading
AP Technoglass Taps Thomas J. Throop for Chief Operating Officer
FLORENCE, Ky., May 29 -- Thomas J. Throop, a 34-year automotive veteran, is the new Chief Operating Officer of AP Technoglass. Throop assumes the leadership responsibilities for all AP North American operations and has been named a member of the Automotive Executive Committee. Most recently, he was AP's Vice President ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, May 29 -- For the 6th year, the Pittsburgh-based "Wild Women on Wheels" (WWOW) Motorcycle Club will host an annual Cigar Camp ride to Bloom's Cigars in South Side, Pittsburgh. The event will also serve as an annual membership drive to invite women Harley owners unfamiliar with the club to learn more and joi ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels heads to Sutton
Series first time at Sutton, Ontario! Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels visits Sutton, Ontario this weekend TORONTO, ONTARIO - The Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels make its inaugural visit to 3S Go Karts' Sutton, Ontario facility this weeken ... Continue reading
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