GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 4, 2004--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has begun the countdown toward its goal of selling 3.6 million units within the next twelve months, or one million units more compared with fiscal year 2001. This goal represents the final commitment under the NISSAN 180 three-year business plan. Rachel Lobb from A ... Continue reading
GM Launches New Ad Spots for GM Goodwrench Campaign
Spots Add Sidekick For Stephen Colbert Character DETROIT October 4, 2004; The search for Mr. Goodwrench continues. But this time, Stephen Colbert has a little help. Colbert, a comedian who also plays a correspondent on "The Daily Show," returns in two new national TV spots in the next phase of the "Looking for Mr. Good ... Continue reading
GEICO Raises $80,000 for Children's Hospital
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- GEICO associates at the company's headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md. joined forces with GEICO's Philanthropic Foundation to donate $80,000 to Children's Hospital this year. At a check presentation ceremony on Thursday, September 30th, Ron Guzinski, GEICO's assistant vice president of human resources ... Continue reading
Save Money with Ski Deal from Avis
Customers Enjoy$50 Off And A Free Ski Rack PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 4 -- This winter, grab your gear and head to Avis for a ski deal. Avis Rent a Car System, Inc. today announced the launch of the "Avis Ski" promotion. From October 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005, customers will receive $50 off the weekly rental of a spor ... Continue reading
Papis and Pruett Give Lexus Runner-Up Finish at VIR 400; Maintain Rolex Series Points Lead
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 4 -- Scott Pruett put up a valiant charge, but finished just short as he and Max Papis combined to finish second in their CompUSA Lexus-Riley in yesterday's VIR 400 Presented by SunTrust at the Virginia International Raceway. After starting from the pole (with a new track record) for the ninth ti ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Completes Acquisition and Announces Terms
BARTOW, Fla., Oct. 4 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of AFG, a fiberglass fabrication shop, to increase the production capability of Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary. Steven D. Smith, President ... Continue reading
American Eagle Manufacturing Company Approves Agreement to Sell Control of the Company to No Borders
CARLSBAD, Calif.--Oct. 4, 2004--American Eagle Manufacturing Company, Inc., (OTCBB:AEMF), a Nevada Corporation, engaged in the business of manufacturing custom high-end motorcycles, announced today that a majority of the Company's shareholders and its Board of Directors have approved the sale of controlling interest in ... Continue reading
Audi Presents k.d. lang With the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Concert at Hilbert Circle Theatre on October 12 at 8:00 p.m. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 4 -- Audi of America, Inc. is pleased to sponsor Grammy Award-winner k.d. lang as she joins the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Hilbert Circle Theatre on Tuesday, October 12 at 8:00 p.m. k.d. lang will perform an evening of so ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Oct. 4 -- Automation Alley, Southeast Michigan's technology cluster, hosted a business roundtable this morning featuring Albert Frink, newly appointed assistant secretary of manufacturing and services for the U.S. Department of Commerce. The roundtable introduced Frink to a variety of manufacturing leaders ... Continue reading
NORTH SALEM, N.Y.--Oct. 4, 2004--CODA OCTOPUS GROUP, INC. (Pink Sheets: CDOC) and Benthos, Inc. announced today that they have signed a letter of intent to enter into a joint development and marketing agreement (JD&M agreement) to develop, manufacture, market and sell an underwater inspection class remotely operated ve ... Continue reading
Consistent Growth for Hyundai Motor Europe
RUSSELSHEIM, Germany, October 4 -- - September sales reach 30,798 with y-o-y increase of 25.4 percent - European sales accumulate to 255,907 units for 2004 - Tucson shows strong sales start in Europe At the J.D. Powers International Automotive Roundtable 2004 in Paris Hyundai Motor Europe stressed the importance of a c ... Continue reading
Consumer Alert: GEICO Warns Consumers About Fraudulent Glass Repair Companies
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 4 -- If your car windshield has any small glass chips or cracks, be careful about where you take it to be fixed. GEICO's Assistant Vice President Martha Furnas at the Tucson service center is alerting policyholders and consumers in Arizona about fraudulent glass repair shops -- frequently set up in ... Continue reading
Details of Dana Corporation's Third-Quarter Earnings Call Webcast
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 4 -- Dana Corporation will announce its third-quarter results on Wednesday, October 20, 2004. A conference call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EDT. Mike Burns, Dana's CEO & president, and Bob Richter, Dana's CFO, will host the call. The call may be accessed via Dana's website http://www.dana.com/ where ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 4 -- Dodge is revving up an all-new Charger -- but will the '06 sedan fire up the same hormones as the '60s coupe? TheCarConnection.com has the complete story in this week's issue. TCC takes readers for a ride in Acura's brand-new flagship sedan, the 2005 RL to see if Acura is back in prime time. Other re ... Continue reading
ROCKVILLE, Md.--Oct. 4, 2004--Goodwill Industries International urges Congress to reject burdensome tax revenue offsets that hurt charitable organizations as it considers the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Strength). The Senate version of the bill contains a provision that would change the federal tax treatment of ve ... Continue reading
Expanded, Redesigned Insurance.com Makes It Even Easier for Consumers to Compare, Buy, Save
CLEVELAND--Oct. 4, 2004--Insurance.com Online Resource Offers Quotes Directly from Leading Carriers, Information on Insurance Topics Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, has made it easier than ever for consumers to learn about, shop for and buy a wide variety of insurance produ ... Continue reading
Faurecia to Celebrate Just-In-Time Facility Opening in Auburn Hills
Plant to produce complete seating for Pontiac G6 What: Faurecia, Europe's second-largest automotive supplier, is celebrating the opening of its new Just-In-Time Facility in Auburn Hills on Tuesday, October 12 at 9:15 a.m. Serving the nearby General Motors Lake Orion assembly plant, the facility produces complete seats ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Oct. 4, 2004--General Motors Corporation (GM) has extended its contract with Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. (STTAS) to provide tariff and trade-related managed services through 2009. Under the contract, STTAS provides services for all of GM's North American cross-border activities. Services inc ... Continue reading
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla.--Oct. 4, 2004--Hybrid Fuel Systems (OTCBB:HYFS), a developer and manufacturer of dual fuel conversion systems, today announced that it has retained Lagano & Associates, Inc. (L&A), headquartered in Clearwater, as a strategic advisor to focus on investor relations, public relations and corporate com ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ to Host Conference Call Announcing 2004 Third Quarter Financial Results
CHICAGO, Oct. 4 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 2:00 PM EDT to discuss its third-quarter 2004 financial results. A news release containing these results will be distributed before ... Continue reading
NCMS Launches Online Solvent Savings Calculator
Tool Will Help Manufacturers Estimate Value of Recycling ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 4 -- The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has upgraded its website to include information on cost-saving, solvent-recycling programs. NCMS's online solvent database now enables users to calculate how much material and money ... Continue reading
PCA Industries LLC and Santa Ana Plating Announce Intent to Merge
FULLERTON, Calif.--Oct. 4, 2004-- Merger Offers Unmatched Source for Domestic Contract Manufacturing and Chrome Plating in the Automotive and Motorcycle Industry PCA Industries LLC and Santa Ana Plating today announced plans to merge, forming the most comprehensive domestic provider of contract manufacturing and chrome ... Continue reading
Polaris Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 4, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will release financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2004 before the market opens on Thursday, October 14, 2004. The company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2004 financial results at 9:00 a.m. CST ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation Proceeds With Strategic Realignment
Announces Sale of Simple Devices; Proceeds Totaling $7.8 Million TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 4 -- Rockford Corporation today announced the sale of its majority interest in SimpleDevices, Inc., the SimpleDevices Wi-Fi business, to Universal Electronics Incorporated . The sale was completed on October 1 pursuant to a Stock Purcha ... Continue reading
Standard Parking To Operate Wells Fargo, Pillsbury Parking Facilities in Minneapolis
CHICAGO--Oct. 4, 2004--Standard Parking Corporation , one of the nation's leading providers of parking management services, has been selected by the real estate firm of Cushman & Wakefield to manage the main campus parking garage for employees of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "We are excited abou ... Continue reading
Stoneridge, Inc. to Broadcast Its Third-Quarter Conference Call on the Web
WARREN, Ohio, Oct. 4 -- Stoneridge, Inc. will broadcast its 2004 third-quarter earnings conference call live over the Internet on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time with President and CEO, Gerald Pisani and CFO, Joseph Mallak. What: Stoneridge, Inc. Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: Thursd ... Continue reading
BOSTON and PHILADELPHIA--Oct. 4, 2004--Today at the Council of Logistics Management (CLM) 2004 Conference in Philadelphia, PA, ToolsGroup, the leading inventory optimization software provider for distribution-intensive businesses, announced a new breakthrough module, the Parallel Simulator, for benchmarking, monitoring ... Continue reading
Toyota Holds Its No. 1 Position as the World's Largest Lift Truck Supplier
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 4, 2004--Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. Inc. (TMHU) announced today that Toyota has been ranked the largest supplier of lift trucks in the world for the second consecutive year according to the August 2004 issue of Modern Materials Handling, a leading industry publication. With $4.23 billion in l ... Continue reading
Incentives Don't Correlate to Value, Says Strategic Vision
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 4, 2004--While incentives may move cars and trucks out of dealers' showrooms, they don't necessarily mean greater value to new vehicle buyers, says Strategic Vision. The San-Diego based research firm today released its 2004 Total Value Index(TM) (TVI) that measures new owners sense of value in their veh ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces New Warehouse Financing Agreement
FORT WORTH, Texas--Oct. 4, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. announced today that it has entered into a $650 million structured, medium term note financing insured by MBIA Insurance Corporation ("MBIA"). This financing, which matures in October 2007, will replace the existing $500 million medium term note financing insured by MB ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 4 -- As several major automakers worldwide accelerate their product development cycle internally by using CATIA V5 software, suppliers who don't adapt are at risk of losing business. This is according to Mark Ratliff, president and CEO of Virtual Services, Inc., who discussed this major technology ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Oct. 4, 2004--Atlanta-based DataScan Technologies, LLC today announced the acquisition of the business of Vehicle Inspection Services, Inc. (VIS), one of the largest full-service vehicle inspection companies in North America. DataScan, a provider of wholesale floorplan finance accounting and risk management sy ... Continue reading
MARANELLO, Italy, Oct. 4 -- Delphi Corporation's long-running relationship with Ferrari is strengthened even further with the 2004 launch of the Italian marquee's new 612 Scaglietti, a 2+2 coupe that features product solutions provided for several of the automaker's models. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 4, 2004--Freescale Semiconductor has combined digital signal processor (DSP) performance and a low price point for audio applications that require small board space. The DSP56374 furthers the company's commitment to the digital audio market by offering a device that marries speed, memory and value f ... Continue reading
India Bus Companies Choose IMPCO
CERRITOS, Calif., Oct. 4 -- IMPCO Technologies Inc., . India's cities are among the worlds most polluted. Buses using diesel fuel are among the major polluters. The government of India recognized the need to eliminate diesel pollution to improve the health of its citizens and has passed laws requiring all new buses and ... Continue reading
INTERMET Signs Commitment for Debtor-In-Possession Financing
Receives Court Approval of 'First-Day' Motions in Chapter 11 Filing TROY, Mich., Oct. 4 -- INTERMET Corporation today announced that it has obtained a commitment for a twelve-month secured debtor-in-possession (DIP) revolving credit facility of up to $60 million in principal amount from one of its pre-petition lenders. ... Continue reading
MIDLAND PARK, N.J.--Oct. 4, 2004--A new Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) process from eMachineShop(www.emachineshop.com) allows individuals, small, and large companies to obtain metal parts for a little as $100. According to Jim Lewis, eMachineShop.com president, "Wire EDM uses an electrically-energized thin b ... Continue reading
PHH Arval and Reynolds and Reynolds Announce Strategic Alliance
Relationship will enhance ability to bring onboard technology solutions to vehicle fleets SPARKS, Md., and DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 4 -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation , and The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance. PHH is one of the world's leading vehicle ... Continue reading
Shape Corporation Selects FISHER/UNITECH and SmarTeam for Product Lifecycle Management Solution
TROY, Mich.--Oct. 4, 2004--FISHER/UNITECH announced today that Shape Corporation, an automotive and industrial component manufacturer headquartered in Grand Haven, Michigan, has chosen SmarTeam as their enterprise-wide product lifecycle management (PLM) solution. FISHER/UNITECH, an engineering technologies firm special ... Continue reading
Terion Announces Fleetview -R- 3R for Refrigerated Trailers
PLANO, Texas--Oct. 4, 2004--Terion, the leading provider of trailer fleet management systems with over 82,000 devices installed, today announced the launch of FleetView 3R -- its trailer management system specifically designed for refrigerated trailers. FleetView 3R combines the latest digital wireless and GPS technolo ... Continue reading
Valen Technologies and FleetRisk Advisors Partner to Help Commercial Fleet Owners Reduce Losses
DENVER--Oct. 4, 2004-- Predictive Technology Analyzes Fleet Safety Hazards and Reduces Claim-Causing Accidents Valen Technologies, a provider of predictive modeling and decision enabling software for the insurance industry, today announced a partnership with FleetRisk Advisors, LLC, a provider of risk management and lo ... Continue reading
LAKELAND, Fla.--Oct. 4, 2004--Central Florida Eurocars announced it is the first Mercedes-Benz dealership in Central and North Florida to receive a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. With fewer than fifty SLR McLaren's imported to the United States this year, the first McLaren SLR was sold by Christie's at auction for $2,100,0 ... Continue reading
Presidents Financial Corporation Acquired TheUsedCarlot.Com
PHOENIX--Oct. 4, 2004--The Board of Directors of Presidents Financial Corporation (Pink Sheets:PZFL) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed the acquisition of TheUsedCarLot.Com (TUCL) a prime advertising website for used car sellers and auto dealers to list their used cars for sale. The website URL of ww ... Continue reading
AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 4 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced the following organizational changes effective immediately. Veteran retail executive Jim Shea has been hired to the position of Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing. Most recently, Jim was the Chief Executive Officer of Party City. Previous to ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Selects DDB New York as Agency of Record
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today named DDB New York as the company's national full-service advertising agency of record following a nationwide search and evaluation of the current marketing and advertising agency landscape. "As we continue to innovate and expand our product lineup in the U.S. ... Continue reading
Auto Mart Magazine Launches AutoMart.com; Used-car Marketplace Has 800,000 Cars Available
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 4 -- Can you believe the way car dealers are acting to get rid of their excess inventory? Their offers have never been better! So you're thinking, right now is the time to head down the road to your nearest dealership in search of your next used car ... or is it? You don't have to go anywhere! ... Continue reading
Lubrizol Schedules Quarterly Teleconference
CLEVELAND--Oct. 4, 2004--Lubrizol , a global fluid technology company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 3rd quarter results on Monday, November 1, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Lubrizol's web site at www.lubrizol.com. The webcast is also be ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Oct. 4, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Monarch Plastics Incorporated (MPI) (Frewsburg, New York) has placed its proposed $6 million grassroot plastic injection molding plant project in Falconer, New York, on indefinite hold, citing the u ... Continue reading
Montana Products proudly announces joint IBM-ISV ERP solution
Good afternoon, For nearly three decades, Montana Products, Inc. has built a reputation for manufacturing high quality coatings for the automotive, fleet, equipment and OEM markets. Now, they are cited in the enclosed IBM release as innovators again. They are one of several automotive companies benefiting from a joint ... Continue reading
Raser's Tim Fehr Featured Speaker at EDTA Conference
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 4, 2004--Raser Technologies, Inc.'s (OTCBB:RSTG) Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Timothy Fehr, was a featured speaker at the recent Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Fehr presented Raser's recent advancements in electric motor technolog ... Continue reading
TBC Corporation Comments on Impact of Recent Hurricanes
- Schedules Third Quarter Conference Call - PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 4 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, announced today that based on current assessments, the Company expects the combined negative impact of Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne to ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Oct. 4, 2004-- Cobalt Recognized by Fast 50 Program for Fifth Consecutive Year with Its Exceptional 184% Five-Year Revenue Growth Rate The Cobalt Group has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Washington State, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area ... Continue reading
Volvo Dealers Support Young Hero's Dream of Raising $1 Million to Fight Pediatric Cancer
Hundreds of Volvo Retailers Hosting Lemonade Stands Across the Country This Columbus Day Weekend (Oct. 9-11) to Benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Fund IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4 -- Alexandra Scott was a young girl from Wynnewood, Pa., who suffered neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer. She had a remarkable goal: To cal ... Continue reading
Links Between What Candidates Drive and What Their Supporters Drive Also Noted IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4 -- The No. 1 consumer automotive information site, Kelley Blue Book releases the results of a new Presidential poll today, showing that what you drive may affect who you vote for in the upcoming presidential election. ... Continue reading
Team McLaren Mercedes Accelerates Formula One Operations with SAP
mySAP(TM) All-in-One Solution from itelligence to Drive Race Engine Optimization from the Drawing Board to the Racetrack BRIXWORTH / WOKING, England and STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 4 -- SAP AG today announced that Team McLaren Mercedes has selected SAP(R) software to help optimize the engineering and production operations ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 4 -- The Dodge Charger returns to Dodge showrooms and NASCAR race tracks around the country in 2005. Stay tuned. . . . Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041004/DEM001 AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/ PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com NOTE TO EDITORS: A high-re ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Launches 'Suzuki Works Techno' Vehicle Styling Packages
Leveraging the Personalized Styling Trend, Suzuki Enables U.S. Auto Enthusiasts to Create Their Own Style BREA, Calif., Oct. 4 -- Taking its cue from the popularity of the personalized automotive styling trend, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) announces "Suzuki Works Techno" (SWT) vehicle styling packages, desi ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--Oct. 4, 2004--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI)(AIM:CDT)(AIM:CDTS) announced that it has received the funds from its $1.8 million (GBP 1.025 million) investment at a price of GBP 1.025 (US $1.82), announced on Sept. 20, 2004. The share price is based on the U.K. price as of Sept. 14, 20 ... Continue reading
IEC Reports Strong Registration for Inaugural Euro DesignCon Conference in Munich, Germany
CHICAGO--Oct. 4, 2004--The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) today announced strong registration for its first-ever European event dedicated to engineers in the electronic-design and semiconductor industries. Euro DesignCon, which is presented by the IEC, will take place 11-14 October 2004 in Munich, Germany. ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct. 4 -- As the automobile industry rolls out its 2005 models this month marking the traditional start of the new model year, one of the most significant pollution control advances of the past century is reaching an important milestone. This month marks the 30th anniversary of the introduction of t ... Continue reading
SAE Detroit Section to Introduce 2005 Honda Odyssey at November 4 Meeting
DETROIT--Oct. 4, 2004--The leaders of Honda's efforts to develop and manufacture the Odyssey will be on hand at the SAE Detroit Section meeting on November 4. Yutaka Fujiwara, Chief Engineer for Honda R&D., Ltd. and leader of the Odyssey team of engineers, will discuss the vehicle concept and key aspects of its develop ... Continue reading
ISA EXPO 2004 Returns to Houston and Features Industry Experts
HOUSTON--Oct. 4, 2004--ISA EXPO 2004, the ISA EXPO 2004 returns to Houston, Texas, 5-7 October at the Reliant Center, after a stellar conference and exhibition in 2003 with more than 14,500 instrumentation and systems practitioners. ISA EXPO 2004 brings the largest and most comprehensive automation and control showcase ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Offers Car Maintenance Checklist During AAA Car Care Month
IRVING, Texas--Oct. 4, 2004--The idea of car repairs makes some drivers uneasy. To boost their car care confidence, AAA Texas has compiled a car maintenance checklist to promote automotive self-reliance. "If car owners are put off visiting an auto repair shop because they feel out of their element, they open themselves ... Continue reading
Nitronics Systems, Inc. Announces Nitrogen-Vending Tire Inflation Station for Drivers
LAFAYETTE, Colo., Oct. 4 -- Nitronics Systems, Inc., located in Lafayette, Colorado, has just announced its new TireLast(TM) Nitrogen Station(TM), a coin or credit card operated, self-service nitrogen gas dispenser for autos and light trucks. "Car and light truck owners have been asking us for a self-service vending un ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Reclaims Land for New Liberty Park
* Dedication of Liberty Park signals Chrysler Group's commitment to Toledo and its communities TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 4 -- Residents, bikers and power-walkers will enjoy a new park thanks to a partnership between the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and the City of Toledo. DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund has invested $250 ... Continue reading
IIHS Midsize Side Impact Crash Results
NEW SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST RESULTS: SAAB 9-3 IS 1ST CAR TO EARN 'DOUBLE BEST PICK,' 3 OTHER MIDSIZE CARS EARN GOOD RATINGS IN SIDE IMPACT TEST SIMULATING CRASH WITH SUV ARLINGTON, VA -- Four of eight midsize cars earned good ratings in side impact crash tests recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Sa ... Continue reading
Lexus ES 330 Debuts Freshened Styling and Even More Luxury for 2005
October 3, 2004 -- Torrance, CA The Lexus ES 330, a benchmark for comfort and smoothness in the entry-luxury sedan category, shows off revised styling for 2005 and builds on its already impressive resume of luxury for the driver and passengers. Drivers seeking flagship-type design and amenities will find more of both i ... Continue reading
LF-S, LF-X Concepts Set for Lexus Booth at 2004 Tokyo Motor Show
October 3, 2004 -- Tokyo, Japan -- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) plans to exhibit two Lexus concept cars at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show (general public days: Oct. 25 - Nov. 5) in Makuhari, Chiba. Lexus is Toyota's world premium brand. Toyota established Lexus in North America in 1989 with the brand concept of pursuing p ... Continue reading
AP Lists Tips for Women Frustrated by Car Shopping
NEW YORK October 3, 2004; The AP reported that Stephanie Fosnight, 25, sums up her first foray into the car-buying world in a word: "Yuck!" "The sales manager took one look at me and assigned the greasy, slicked-back old sales guy to me who patronized me in an oily voice and told me, 'I almost feel like you're my daugh ... Continue reading
Jag X-Type Gets Worst Side-Impact Rating
WASHINGTON October 3, 2004; Dee-Ann Durbin writinfg for the AP reported that the 2004 Jaguar X-Type got the worst rating of any midsize sedan in side-impact crash tests conducted by the insurance industry. The X-Type, which starts at $31,000, fared worse than some less expensive cars, according to test results released ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Drives to Second Round
Quaker State Racing Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Elimination Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Drives to Second Round Quaker State Racing Edged Out By John Force JOLIET, Ill. (Oct. 2, 2004) Tony Pedregon and the Quaker State Racing Monte Ca ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Makes Semifinal Round Appearance
Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Elimination Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Advances to Semifinals Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo Keeps Momentum Up JOLIET, Ill. (Oct. 3, 2004) Cruz Pedregon drove his Advance Auto Parts Monte Car ... Continue reading
Gray sets career fast speed at Rte. 66
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, ILL. Race Dates: Oct. 1-3, 2004 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 JOHNNY GRAY SETS HIS CAREER FASTEST SPEED IN FIRST ROUND AT RTE. 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, Ill. (Oct. ... Continue reading
NASCAR - Dodge Cup Quotes from Talladega
Talladega Superspeedway Ray Cooper EA Sports 500. Clear!Blue Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004. 704-975-3232 BRENDAN GAUGHAN (No. 77 Kodak/Jasper Dodge) NOTE: Gaughan's fourth-place finish was his career best on the NASCAR NEXTEL circuit. ... Continue reading
IRL- BELL RINGS UP TOP-10 FINISH IN FONTANA
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BELL RINGS UP TOP-10 FINISH IN FONTANA FONTANA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2004 - They say you can't go home again, but Townsend Bell celebrated his homecoming in the IRL IndyCar Series with a ninth-place finish in the Toyota Indy 400 at C ... Continue reading
Scelzi out in first round at Rte. 66
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, ILL. Race Dates: Oct. 1-3, 2004 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 SCELZI OUT IN FIRST ROUND AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, Ill. (Oct. 3, 2004) - With the 2004 NHRA PO ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Former Groupe Danone, Kodak Executive to Head Asia-Pacific Region
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced today that Pierre E. Cohade, formerly executive vice president of the worldwide water and beverage division of global leader Groupe Danone, will become president of Goodyear's Asia-Pacific region. Cohade, who spent the majority of his career in internation ... Continue reading
Bazemore defeated by Densham in Rte. 66 first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NHRA NATIONALS ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, ILL. Race Dates: Oct. 1-3, 2004 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE DEFEATED BY DENSHAM IN FIRST ROUND AT RTE. 66 JOLIET, Ill. (Oct. ... Continue reading
Chevy NexCup Race Notes - Junior wins Talladega, Oct. 3, 2004
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES EA SPORTS 500 RACE NOTES TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY October 3, 2004 JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Sidelined with radiator problems - (WHAT HAPPENED ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Takes Two Top-10s at VIR; Earns Highest MINI Cooper Finish
Shane Lewis Takes Two Top-10s at VIR; Earns Highest MINI Cooper Finish ALTON, Vir., October 3, 2004 - Shane Lewis added two more top-10 finishes to his impressive resume this weekend at the Grand American Road Racing Association stop at Virginia International Raceway (VIR). In today's Rolex Series VIR 400 presented by ... Continue reading
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