Saturn Recalls More Than 246,000 VUE Sport Utility Vehicles on Rear Suspension Probe
DETROIT August 5, 2004; The AP reported that Saturn will voluntarily recall nearly all of its VUE sport utility vehicles, which regulators are investigating because the vehicle's rear suspension failed during two government rollover tests. The recall by the General Motors Corp. division affects 246,433 VUEs in the 2002 ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Mini Cooper S MC40
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2004 Mini Cooper S MC40 If cars with transversely-mounted engines set on top of the front axles and driving the front wheels are the norm today, such was not the case when the original Mini - the first mass-produced car with that drivetrain layout - was introduced in England in 195 ... Continue reading
2005 Ford GT 40 For Real! First Retail Delivery Made
Retired Microsoft Executive Jon Shirley, of Medina, drives off as he took delivery of the World's First FORD GT SUPERCAR at Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent, WA on August 4, 2004. Jon Shirley won the right to the very first Ford GT by outbidding other suitors, his winning bid at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance auction la ... Continue reading
Bad Credit - No Problem - Buy on eBay Motors Get Guaranteed Financing
Automotive Capital Group is One of the First to Offer Financing on eBay Autos With No Credit Check SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 5 -- Automotive Capital Group, Inc. announced today the company is now offering vehicles on eBay Motors with no credit check financing. The company is offering cars, trucks and SUVs on eBay Motors ... Continue reading
July 2004 Mercedes Global Sales Fall
FRANKFURT, Aug 5, 2004; Reuters reported that global sales at DaimlerChrysler's prestigious Mercedes Car Group fell 9.4 percent in July to 98,100 units, the carmaker said on Thursday, led by a drop in its flagship Mercedes brand. Turnover of Mercedes brand vehicles declined 12.3 percent versus the year-earlier month, i ... Continue reading
Judge Dismisses GM Lawsuit Against Steel Dynamics
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 5 -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. today announced that on August 4, 2004, a Michigan circuit court judge dismissed General Motors Corporation's lawsuit against SDI over an alleged multi-year steel purchase agreement. Oakland County (Michigan) Circuit Court Judge Gene Schnelz issued his ruling from the be ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Reports Second Quarter Results
DECATUR, Ga., Aug. 5 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. The Company reported a net loss for the second quarter of $3.8 million, compared to net income of $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2003, a decrease of $7.2 million. Basic and diluted loss per ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Announces New Market for Its Trailers
BARTOW, Fla., Aug. 5 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced that its subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., is developing a trailer specifically designed for the landscape business. Steven D. Smith, President of Chariot, stated, "We are pleased to announce that we have beg ... Continue reading
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 5 -- Car enthusiasts, collectors and race fans can look forward to spending this Labor Day weekend with some of the most significant racing and classic cars in the world. This world-class collection of historic cars, including Robert Rauschenberg's BMW "Art Car" will be the center of attentio ... Continue reading
Goodyear Earns Profit for 2004 Second Quarter
- Reports net income of $25.1 million, or 14 cents per share - Increases segment operating income by 92 percent - Drives record sales of $4.5 billion - Achieves record second quarter sales in North American Tire business AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- With all seven businesses profitable, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company tod ... Continue reading
HyRadix Hydrogen Generator Passes Permitting Hurdle
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Aug. 5, 2004--The HyRadix Adeo(TM) hydrogen generator in service at SunLine Transit in Thousand Palms, California recently received final permitting approval from the Riverside County Fire Department. After extensive review and verification, the Riverside County Fire Department issued a letter statin ... Continue reading
Midas Delivers Solid Results and Returns To Profitability
ITASCA, Ill.--Aug. 5, 2004--Midas, Inc. reported net income of $2.6 million--or $0.16 per diluted share--for the second quarter ended July 3, 2004, the company's first quarterly net income since the third quarter of 2002. Last year, Midas reported a second quarter loss of $32.7 million--or $2.10 per diluted share--afte ... Continue reading
ACDelco Drag Racer Harold Martin Leads IHRA
First African-American Wins Major Drag Racing Competition DETROIT - What possibly could be sweeter than your first career International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) event victory? For Pro Modified racer Harold Martin, the answer is becoming the first African-American to claim a drag racing win in an IHRA professional cat ... Continue reading
Toyota Hopes to Sell 300,000 Gas-Electric Hybrid Vehicles Worldwide by End of 2005
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. August 4, 2004; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp. has set a goal of selling 300,000 gas-electric hybrid vehicles worldwide by the end of 2005, but production capacity may be a factor, Toyota president Fujio Cho said Wednesday. Speaking at an automotive seminar, Cho said Japan's No. 1 automake ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Car Brands in North America - Market Analysis and Profiles
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 4, 2004-- An In-Depth Review of the North American Market and the Branding Strategies of the Major Players in That Market Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Car Brands in North America - Market Analysis and Profiles to their offering. This very c ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis to Run Three Cars in Two Races at Mid-Ohio
Shane Lewis to Run Three Cars in Two Races at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, Oh., August 4, 2004 - Shane Lewis will be busy this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The Jupiter, Fla. resident will continue his role as the lead driver of the No. 7 PAP-Parts/ Southard Motorsports BMW-FABCAR Daytona Prototype in Saturday's pr ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Industry Online
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 4, 2004-- The Automotive Industry Online Analyses How the Internet is Reshaping the Ways in Which Vehicles Are Manufactured, Marketed and Sold to Customers Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Automotive Industry Online to their offering. Attention ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Announces Stock Split and Declares Increase in Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 4 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation : At its regular quarterly meeting today, the Board of Directors of Briggs & Stratton Corporation approved a 2-for-1 stock split. The stock split is contingent upon shareholder approval of a proposed amendment to Briggs & Stratton's Articles of Incorporation which will ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 4 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 10 cents per share, payable September 29, 2004 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2004. The Company currently has approximately 295 million shares of common stock outstanding. Harley-D ... Continue reading
Visteon to Support Future Jeep Model at Toledo Assembly Complex
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Visteon Corporation will apply its engineering and design expertise to provide key interior components for a future Jeep vehicle that Chrysler Group has announced it intends to build in the Toledo Assembly Complex. Visteon's joint venture facility, Toledo Molding & Die Inc., will support the ... Continue reading
Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., Announces Completion of Payment for World of Outlaws, Inc.
NORMAN, Okla.--Aug. 4, 2004--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) announced today that it has completed the payment for World of Outlaws, Inc. and the lawsuit between Boundless and Ted Johnson has been settled. As a consequence, Ted Johnson is no longer associated with the World of Outlaws. Base ... Continue reading
AGT ADDS VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY TO SCHEDULE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Todd Benne toddbenne@americangt.com 636.262.1723 AGT ADDS VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY TO SCHEDULE, LABOR DAY WEEKEND SPECTACULAR Wilton, CT- The American GT Challenge today announced the addition of Virginia International Raceway to the series' 2004 schedule. The event over Labor Day w ... Continue reading
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