'Indian Larry' Said Killed at Bike Show
CONCORD, N.C. August 30, 2004; The AP reported that a custom motorcycle builder known for his appearances on cable's Discovery Channel died Monday at a hospital of head injuries suffered during a stunt, officials said. "Indian Larry" fell off a motorcycle Saturday while performing before 8,000 people at an arena outsid ... Continue reading
BMW Continues to Grow in U.S., Globally
DETROIT August 30, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that German automaker BMW Group expects the United States to be its top global market for new vehicles in 2004, cashing in on an expanded portfolio that continues to grow, the company's chairman said Monday. Helmut Panke, speaking at a luncheon to autom ... Continue reading
Solutions Help Companies Securely Share Vital Business Information With Partners DETROIT, Aug. 30 -- Covisint, a subsidiary of Compuware Corporation , today announced the availability of two new services to enable companies to securely share information and business processes with their customers and suppliers. The fir ... Continue reading
Randy Ruhlman and Derhaag Motorsports Successfully Test Corvette in Preparation for Laguna Seca
Randy Ruhlman and Derhaag Motorsports Successfully Test Corvette in Preparation for Laguna Seca Randy Ruhlman and the Derhaag Motorsports team successfully finished two days of testing the #49 Preformed Line Products/Coyote Closure Corvette race car for the upcoming September 11th Laguna Seca Trans-Am race. The team sp ... Continue reading
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Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Junior class wrap up
August 29, 2004 For immediate release; Vincec does the double at Mosport! Vincec, Monteith, Labbe and Luciano lead Juniors at Mosport MOSPORT, ONTARIO – Stouffville’s Micheal Vincec was the dominant force at round five of the Junior portion of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wh ... Continue reading
August 30, 2004 For immediate release; The undefeated get defeated! Vincec, Champagne and Labbe put an end to all undefeated streaks MOSPORT, ONTARIO – With just two rounds left of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels, three drivers – Daniel Morad, Pearce Herder and Marco Di ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 30, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Managing The Future Portfolio to their offering. This offer combines two best-selling long-term forecasting reports into one package: 1. Managing the Future - World Vehicle Forecasts and Strategies to ... Continue reading
Auto Club Media Advisory: Mini Motorcycles Pose Safety Threat
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 30, 2004-- WHO: The Automobile Club of Southern California and the Los Angeles Police Department WHAT: It's illegal to ride miniature motorcycles, known as pocket bikes, on city streets and sidewalks. Yet it happens every day all over Southern California. Reporters are invited to drive cars and SUVs i ... Continue reading
Dollar and Thrifty U.K. Franchisee to Open In-Terminal in Gatwick
LONDON, Aug. 30 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that Flightform Ltd., the company's master franchisee for the Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental brands in the U.K., will open in-terminal locations in Gatwick Airport for the first time. Flightform Ltd., partly owned by Andrew and Robert Bu ... Continue reading
Freudenberg Nonwovens Selects Bianchi Public Relations for micronAir(R) PR Counsel
TROY, Mich., Aug. 30 -- Freudenberg Nonwovens -- a unit of the global, diversified Freudenberg Group -- has named Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. as the public relations agency of record for its micronAir(R) cabin air filter product line. The announcement was made by Peter Adam, vice president and general manager of the ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Aug. 30, 2004--Delivering on its promise to continually enhance its supply chain solutions suite, SSA Global(TM), a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announces the initial customer benefits of its Radio Frequency Identification-enabled (RFID) product offering for SSA Warehou ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Aug. 30, 2004--ChevronTexaco Products Company, a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that its Chevron Delo(R) Gear Lubricant ESI(R) 80W-90 is now the factory fill gear oil in all Volvo VN heavy-duty trucks requiring extended drain and extended componen ... Continue reading
AAA Encourages Motorists to Be Alert When School's Open
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Aug. 30 -- Between 3 and 6 p.m. -- pick-up time at most schools and daycare centers -- is the most dangerous time of day for children under 13 years of age, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). That's when the most children are killed by motor vehicles. Drop-off time -- bet ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Announces Promotion
BARTOW, Fla., Aug. 30 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced the promotion of Steven D. Smith to Executive Vice President of ACS. American Commerce Solutions, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel L. Hefner, stated, "Steve continues to do an outstanding job of developin ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce August 2004 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's August Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Wednesday, September 1, 2004, - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., EDT DETAILS: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 Domestic Teleconference: 1-210-795-9123 International Call Leader: Kevin L. McCor ... Continue reading
Clancy Systems Reports Profitable Quarter
DENVER--Aug. 30, 2004--Clancy Systems International, Inc. (OTCBB:CLSI), a leading developer of parking enforcement solutions, announces it has posted net income of $186,965 for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. This represents a 24% increase over the prior year's quarter. The financial statements consolidate reporting f ... Continue reading
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GAITHERSBURG, Md.--Aug. 30, 2004-- Russia Added to Growing Roster of GXS Data Pools in Australia, Canada, Korea, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States Global eXchange Services (GXS) today announced a joint initiative with the International Foundation for Automatic Identification (IFAI) to develop and manage Rus ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Provide Two Blimps for TV Coverage of US Open Tennis Championships
US Open Aerials to be Broadcast in HD for the First Time AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is scheduled to provide so much aerial television coverage of the US Open Tennis Championships for CBS Sports and the USA Network that it is sending two of its famous airships to New York for the task. Go ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Aug. 30, 2004-- Agreement marks first unique products from Fratelli Guzzini spa, available at www.totalhomestore.com Total Home Solutions, Inc., a wholly owned company of Maisonette International Enterprises Ltd. (OTC:MAIE) (http://www.maisonetteworld.com) a Vancouver based Nevada Holding c ... Continue reading
Media Invited to Tour MDOT's 'Showcase Project' in Downtown Detroit, Sept. 1
WHAT: Members of the media will gather for a brief presentation and learn about MDOT's showcase project, which is a demonstration highway with features geared toward elderly drivers. WHO: Local and regional media outlets Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) staff Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA and Match.com Pair Up to Explore the 'Wheels of Attraction'
Sixty-six Percent of Singles Report the Automobile Plays a Role in Revving up Attraction MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 30 -- . In an unusual pairing, Mercedes- Benz USA and Match.com have teamed up to take advantage of the unique relationship between people and their cars, using cars as the "vehicles" for potential relationship ... Continue reading
Microvision Launches Fleet Maintenance Sales of Nomad Expert Technician System with Florida County
BOTHELL, Wash.--Aug. 30, 2004--Microvision, Inc., , a leader in light scanning technology, announced today the first sale of the Nomad Expert Technician System to the fleet management segment of the automotive maintenance, repair and overhaul market. The initial sale of three units was made to a Florida county which ha ... Continue reading
Mustang Mania Invades Springfield This Week; 2005 Ford Mustang Makes Area Debut
WHAT: Ford brings the summer's hottest new car -- the 2005 Ford Mustang -- to Springfield, IL for its debut appearance as part of its 40-city North American "Year of the Car" Tour, which also features the 2005 Ford Five Hundred and Ford Freestyle. All three cars are coming in for this weekend's Prairieland Roundup Gran ... Continue reading
PENNDOT Opens West Oak Lane Driver License Center on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia
On Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at 10 a.m., state Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., and Deputy Secretary for Safety Administration Betty L. Serian will be joined by legislators and other dignitaries to open the West Oak Lane Driver License Center at 7121 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia. West Oak Lane offers a full ... Continue reading
Strong Labor Day Weekend to Finish Travel Season, AAA Says
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 30 -- A summer that brought record high gas prices and travel approaching pre-9/11 levels will end with potentially record high holiday travel, according to AAA Chicago. AAA estimates 34.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 2.2 percent increase from last year's r ... Continue reading
The Yucaipa Companies Acquires TDS Logistics
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 -- The Yucaipa Companies ("Yucaipa"), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired London, Ontario-based automotive logistics service provider TDS Logistics, Inc. ("TDS"). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1986, TDS is one of the world's leading suppl ... Continue reading
Three Credit Unions Select Teres Solutions Software to Enable Indirect Lending Programs
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 30, 2004-- Growing ranks of SAIL users now include IBM Texas Employees Federal Credit Union, Lockheed Georgia Employees' Federal Credit Union and United Heritage Credit Union Three credit unions have joined the growing list of users who have selected indirect lending software from Teres Solutions, I ... Continue reading
USAA Named a Best Employer by LATINA Style for the Fourth Time
SAN ANTONIO--Aug. 30, 2004--For the fourth consecutive year, USAA has been named to the "LATINA Style 50" list of the best employers for Hispanic females. The annual list is considered to be the most respected evaluation of corporate America's policies and practices pertaining to Hispanic working women. Hispanic female ... Continue reading
WBUY TV and SealPak Innovations, Ltd Come Together to Promote the "ShurTrax"
ORANGEBURG, N.Y., Aug. 30 -- WBUY TV, a national multimedia and television Production Company and SealPak Innovations, Ltd, an Ohio based company responsible for the creation of ShurTrax, are proud to announce a cooperative marketing venture, to promote ShurTrax through internet shopping, direct response television com ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc.: Company Announcement
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Aug. 30, 2004--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.A) announced today that the strike by union members at its machining plant in Wingham ended today following a ratification meeting held Sunday, August 29th. No customer shipments were delayed during the 4-day work stoppage. About Wescast Wescast Indust ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Board Approves Recapitalization
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 30 -- Williams Controls, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has approved a restructuring of its capital structure. If approved by the company's shareholders, the proposal would result in the redemption of up to 98,114 shares of Williams' Series B preferred stock at $265 per share, the ... Continue reading
Zymol Files Lawsuit Against Manufacturer And Distributor Of Swissol Products Anwander Is A Former Zymöl Distributor For Immediate Release LOS ANGELES/EWORLDWIRE/Aug. 30, 2004 --- Zymöl Enterprises Inc. of Killingworth, a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of high-end car care products, today announced it has file ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Aug. 30, 2004--SPEED Channel will air a one-hour special during its popular Wednesday night Autorotica programming block, taking a look at some of the best car commercials of all time. TV's Best Car Commercials will count down the top 10 on Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. ET and don't be surprised to hear the words ... Continue reading
2005 Nissan Pathfinder Debuts at Smyrna Plant
Tennessee Governor Helps Nissan Celebrate Manufacturing `Job 1' SMYRNA, Tenn. Aug. 30, 2004; The first North American-produced Nissan Pathfinder sport-utility vehicle (SUV) was unveiled today by Nissan North America and Tennessee state and local officials at the company's Smyrna manufacturing plant. In a midday ceremon ... Continue reading
Ridge Runner of Idaho Introduces New, Two-Seat RTV (Rough Terrain Vehicle)
NAMPA, Idaho, Aug. 30 -- Call it a Ridge Runner and watch it run circles around traditional ATVs, quads, Jeeps, dune buggies, and other OHVs. The manufacturer claims the new Ridge Runner will go faster, climb steeper hills, clear higher objects, go farther into the back country, and allow drivers to pack in/pack out a ... Continue reading
Cars.com Ramps Up Advertising for Fall Car Buying Season
Campaign Continues to Drive Qualified Buyers to Dealers CHICAGO, Aug. 30 -- Cars.com announced today that it will ramp-up its integrated advertising campaign to coincide with the fall car-buying season. Building on the launch of its "Joy" campaign earlier this year, cars.com returns to the airwaves today with nearly 2, ... Continue reading
Peugeot at the 2005 Paris Motor Show
Fifty-two vehicles and three concept cars on 4000 sqm - these are the key figures for Peugeot's exhibition at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show. Here's the official press release: Driving pleasure - in a bold new light A dream becomes reality, the 1007, with central double zero accentuating its originality, occupies cen ... Continue reading
Sneak Peek : Suzuki Swift 2005
The car which is scheduled to be unveiled at the 2004 Paris Motor Show in thre weeks' time is a development of the 2002 Concept S prototype. The Swift is 3.7 meter long, 1.69 meter wide and 1.5 meter tall. At the beginning two petrol engines: a 1.3-liter unit, capable of 91 bhp and 114 Nm and a 1.5-liter unit, capable ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Voted `Most Admired' by RVBUSINESS.com Poll
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Aug. 30, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , was named as the "most admired" recreation vehicle (RV) manufacturer in America, according to a poll conducted by RVBUSINESS.com. According to RVBUSINESS.com, nearly 300 industry professionals participated in the mid-August on-line survey. Winnebago Industr ... Continue reading
Not Just In Time At Ford - Halts Plant Output for Lack of Parts
DETROIT August 30, 2994; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Monday it has stopped production at its assembly plant in Georgia for at least a day because of lack of parts. "There is a parts shortage," said Ford spokeswoman Anne Booker. "Production is suspended for today." The plant, based in Hapeville, makes F ... Continue reading
The Wait for the Hydrogen Age Ends!
Wait no Longer for Fuel Cells Because an Immediate Solution Has Been Found ALGONA, IA, Aug 30, 2004: The Hydrogen Engine Center (HEC) has introduced the world's first production-ready hydrogen fueled engine, the HEC-F-C649. The engine is a highly modified Ford 4.9L engine that produces 74 HP using commercially availabl ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Offer Payment Deferrals to Victims of Hurricane Charley
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30 -- Ford Credit is offering more than 150,000 customers in Central Florida the opportunity to defer automobile payments while they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley. Under Ford Credit's Disaster Relief Program, customers can defer up to two monthly payments without paying ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 30 -- Do you RSS? For those in the know, "Really Simple Syndication" is the hot new way to get all the news, reviews, features and more from TheCarConnection.com -- as well as hundreds of other Internet news and entertainment sources. RSS is even easier to use than e-mail, and there's no spam, spyware, po ... Continue reading
SAE Detroit Section to Introduce 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee at September 23 Meeting
DETROIT--Aug. 30, 2004--Jeep to introduce 2005 Grand Cherokee at the SAE Detroit Section meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2004. Speakers will be Jeffrey Bell, Vice President, Chrysler/Jeep; Philip Cousino, Chief Engineer, Grand Cherokee Program; Erwin Raphael, Plant Manager, Jefferson North Assembly Plant and John Sg ... Continue reading
Marlin Gets Sixth-Place Finish at the "World's Fastest Half-Mile"
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Marlin Gets Sixth-Place Finish at the "World's Fastest Half-Mile" BRISTOL, Tenn., (August 28, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light Dodge spent the entire 500 lap race running in the ... Continue reading
Groundbreaking Innovations Usher an Exciting Phase in the Plastics Materials Industry
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Aug. 30, 2004--Economical, performance-focused plastics materials application development is dependent not only on leveraging traditional, well-defined 'cost-performance' parameters, but also on understanding the strategic nuances essential for sustaining long-term growth. "Adherence to regulatory le ... Continue reading
NASCAR Shakes Up California Labor Day Weekend
Introduction to NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 30 -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the second most-popular spectator sport in the U.S. as well as the premier stock car racing series in the world. NASCAR operates three national series: the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, NASCAR Busch Series ... Continue reading
AIAG Hosts 17th Annual AUTO-TECH Conference and Exposition
DETROIT--Aug. 30, 2004---- MEDIA ADVISORY -- AIAG Hosts 17th Annual AUTO-TECH Conference and Exposition WHAT: Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) hosts Auto-Tech 2004--an annual conference and exposition for automotive executives and managers from OEMs and suppliers who wish to streamline business processes and man ... Continue reading
Hyundai Eliminates Value-Added Network by Implementing SEEBURGER Solutions
ATLANTA--Aug. 30, 2004--The Hyundai Motor Company has grown into one of the automotive industry's strongest competitors during its 37-year history. It's a story that follows the personal journey of its late founder closely, beginning in modest circumstances and rising to international prominence. But perhaps nothing si ... Continue reading
Team 7-Eleven's Kanaan Finishes Second At Firestone Indy 225
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IRL: WHELDON DRIVES TO THIRD WIN IN KLEIN TOOLS/JIM BEAM CAR
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Dave Steele and the No. 2 Nicholas Racing team earned a victory in USAC National Midget Series competition at Nazareth Speedway on Saturday. The win was Steele's second straight event victory in as many years. The No. 2 team took the lead on lap 25 of the 30 feature event to earn the win. ... Continue reading
Labor Day Travelers Will Cap Off Summer in Increased Numbers, Says Auto Club
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 30, 2004--Almost 4.8 million Californians -- a 2.2 percent increase over last year -- will be taking end-of-summer getaways this holiday weekend, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Nearly 3 million of the travelers will be from Southern California. Driving trips will make up 78 p ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Debuts New Magnus Sedan
Seoul August 30, 2004; The Korea Hearald reported that GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. introduces a new version of its Magnus midsize sedan today, highlighting the car's powerful engine as a selling point. The 2005 Magnus features a six-cylinder engine featuring strong horsepower and great fuel mileage, the company sai ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Senior class wrap up
August 29, 2004 For immediate release; A taste of dry Champagne at Mosport! Roth wins Formula Senior – Champagne uses strategy and speed to win Rotax Max Senior MOSPORT, ONTARIO – Fonthill’s Matt Champagne used strategy and speed to lap all but the top seven drivers in the Rotax Max Senior final. On a ... Continue reading
Illinois' Fike, Allgaier Attempting History at DuQuoin State Fair
Illinois' A.J. Fike and Justin Allgaier Seeking History at DuQuoin DuQuoin, IL-Twenty-three year old A.J. Fike of Galesburg and college freshman Justin Allgaier of Springfield are looking to write their names in the auto racing history books at the DuQuoin State Fair on Labor Day weekend. Each driver is hoping that the ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series -FINAL results from Cecil County Dragway in Rising Sun, Md.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA NORTHEAST DIVISION CECIL COUNTY DRAGWAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2004 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Champions crowned at Cecil County RISING SUN, Md. - After three days of drag racing action, competition at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Ra ... Continue reading
XM'S HERTA LEAVES NAZARETH WITH EIGHT-PLACE FINISH
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DREAMS COME TRUE FOR WISCONSIN'S REFFNER AT THE `MILE
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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Beech Bend Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION BEECH BEND RACEWAY, BOWLING GREEN, KY. Sunday, August 29, 2004 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 WILSON, CHEESEMAN TAKE HOME TOP PRIZE FROM BEECH BEND RACEWAY BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - NHRA North Central division competitors put the fif ... Continue reading
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