WILMINGTON, Del. February 6,2004; Peg Brickley writing for Dow Jones reported that a federal judge Thursday approved the $300 million settlement of a shareholders class-action lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler Corp. that focused on allegations of fraud in its 1998 merger with the former Chrysler Corp. U.S. District Judge ... Continue reading
Lexus Enters 2004 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series
Lexus Enters 2004 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series With Daytona Debut February 6, 2004 -- Torrance, CA -- Lexus, the nation's No. 1 selling luxury brand, will make its debut in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series at North America's most prestigious sports car race - the Rolex 24 at Daytona - Jan. 29 throug ... Continue reading
Lexus Takes Runner-Up Finish In Rolex 24 At Daytona
February 6, 2004 -- Daytona beach, FL -- The Doran-Lista Lexus charged through the field from the 31st starting position to capture second in the Daytona Prototype class and give Lexus a podium finish in its first prototype start in the Rolex 24 - the most grueling test in racing. Doran-Lista Lexus drivers Didier Theys ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Mobile: 517-927-3614 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR CONFIRMS ROAD AMERICA FOR 2004, WILL CELEBRATE 36TH CONSECUTIVE EVENT AT WISCONSIN TRACK LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 5, 2004) ‹ The Motorock Trans-Am Tour will continue one of its longest traditions the weekend of A ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Reaffirms Fiscal 2004 Outlook at Analyst Meeting
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 5, 2004--Rockwell Automation, Inc. President and CEO Keith Nosbusch will be presenting at the Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference in Florida Feb. 6, 2004. Nosbusch will reaffirm that the company expects fiscal 2004 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $1.35 to $ ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - 2004 Daytona 500 Media Day
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES DAYTONA 500 MEDIA DAY DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY February 5, 2004 HIGHLIGHTS OF DRIVER Q&A SESSIONS WITH THE ... Continue reading
Surface Tech Inc. Issues Letter of Intent to HKI Inc.
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2004--Surface Tech Inc. (OTC:SFCI) has issued HKI Inc. a letter of intent to negotiate the purchase of its corporation. HKI brings to Surface Tech and its shareholders the finest metal care products available on the market. Unique formulas clean, polish, and add a protective coating to sterling, ... Continue reading
EVERNHAM MOTORSPORTS HELPS PUT BLOOD CANCER AWARENESS IN HIGH GEAR
For Immediate Release Contacts: Heather Petry Evernham Motorsports 704-978-2323 Jon Garbo The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 914-821-8969 EVERNHAM MOTORSPORTS HELPS PUT BLOOD CANCER AWARENESS IN HIGH GEAR Bill Elliott to drive a specially designed car in the Bud Shootout STATESVILLE, NC - Evernham Motorsports owner Ray Ev ... Continue reading
2004 Early Booking Savings From Auto Europe
'Offers include discounted rentals, free upgrades and fantastic savings to Ireland' PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 6 -- Auto Europe, a leader in European car rental services for over 50 years is offering savings on early bookings for reservations made now through March 31, 2004 for travel through December 31, 2004. The offers i ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Announces Release Date of Fourth Quarter and 2003 Financial Results
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 6 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003 prior to the market open on Wednesday, February 11, 2004. The Company ... Continue reading
- The Company Recognized for the Sixth Consecutive Year AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- For the sixth consecutive year, Chrysler Group has been named one of the "Top 50 Best Companies for Hispanic working women," according to Latina Style magazine. The magazine honored Chrysler Group at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. ye ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 6 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and the University of Michigan Dearborn, join forces to present SME's first-ever Manufacturing Technology Summit. This exciting two- day event will be held August 10-11, 2004 at the University of Michigan Dearborn Fairlane Center in Dearborn, Mich ... Continue reading
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- At a regular meeting of The Timken Company's board of directors, Jerry A. Jasinowski, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, was nominated for membership on the board and will stand for election at the annual shareholders' meeting on April 20. Two members announced their retirem ... Continue reading
TRD Continues in IPOWERacing Dash Series
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2005 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum Offer State-of-the-Industry Performance and Crash Protection
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- The latest vehicles to debut in the 2005 Chrysler Group lineup -- the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum -- offer a total safety package of engineering and technological advancements and rear-wheel drive technology designed to protect and perform in every season. Many manufacturers of luxury a ... Continue reading
John Warner U.S. Senator, Safety Advocates to Urge Passage Of National Seat Belt Legislation
National Highway Safety Act Would Prod States to Enact Lifesaving Primary Enforcement Seat Belt Laws Or Achieve a 90% Belt Use Rate WHAT: NEWS CONFERENCE where U.S. Senator John Warner (R-VA) will be joined by safety advocates to urge passage of the National Highway Safety Act of 2003 (S. 1993). The bill encourages eac ... Continue reading
Formula Dodge National 2004 Schedule
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The Timken Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2004 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2004. It will be the 327th consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
dodge cup notes from friday at dis
Friday, Feb. 6, 2004. Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Dodge Notes, Quotes. 704-975-3232 BILL ELLIOTT (No. 91 Evernham Motorsports Dodge) NOTE: Elliott will compete in his 19th Budweiser Shootout on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Launches New Website
-For Immediate Release- Jamie McMurray Teams with 51 Sports to Launch New JamieMcMurray.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., (February 5, 2004) --- NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Jamie McMurray announced today the official launch of his new website, www.jamiemcmurray.com <http://www.jamiemcmurray.com/> . McMurray, along with website des ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - February 6, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 338,436 units, up 0.6 percent from the 336,379 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals ... Continue reading
DAN HENLEY JOINS ASA MEMBER TRACK STAFF
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Alcoa's Pinjarra Efficiency Upgrade Approved; Alumina Production To Increase By 600,000 mtpy
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 6, 2004--Alcoa today announced that Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC), - a global alliance between Alcoa and Alumina Ltd, with Alcoa holding 60% -- has received the Western Australian Government's environmental approval for its previously announced US $270 million Pinjarra alumina refinery effic ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (Holdings), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell $250.0 million of 5.25% Senior Notes of AAM and $130.0 million of 2.00% ... Continue reading
``Break Glass in Case of Adventure'' -- Nissan Pushes Consumers to Think Inside the Box
CARSON, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2004-- The All-New Nissan Armada to be Showcased in a Glass Cube in Times Square, Kicking Off a Nine-Market Tour for Nissan's Full-Size SUV With constant competition to capture the attention of consumers, companies have had to think outside the box for new and innovative ways to reach the public ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its primary offering of approximately 6.45 million shares (plus approximately 1.27 million additional shares to cover underwriters' over-allotments, if any) of its common stock and a secondary offering of 2.0 million shares of its commo ... Continue reading
Intelligent Motor Cars Reports Year End 2003 Sales Results Exceed Projections
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 6, 2004--Intelligent Motor Cars Group, Inc. (OTCBB:IMCG), today announced that its year end 2003 sales results exceeded original projections. Mike Magolnick, IMC's Chief Operating Officer stated, "Since opening our retail dealership in September, the Company has exceeded projections every mo ... Continue reading
Joint Venture Agreement Strengthens TRW FAWER Automobile Safety Systems Presence
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 6 -- TRW Automotive and FAWER Automotive Parts Company today announced the expansion of the scope of its existing 60/40 (TRW/FAWER) joint venture to include the manufacture of airbag modules and steering wheels. The company has in the process, changed its name to TRW FAWER Automobile Safety System ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Alters Time for the Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call
MEDFORD, Ore.--Feb. 6, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. will host its fourth quarter and year-end 2003 earnings conference call one hour earlier than previously scheduled. The new time will be Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 a.m. PT, 8 a.m. MT, 9 a.m. CT and 10 a.m. ET. How to Participate: Domestic and International Calls: 973-582-2700 ... Continue reading
New Trucking Industry Image Campaign to Build Respect
-- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) unveiled a new image campaign designed to build respect for the trucking industry by focusing on its qualities of safety, security and essentiality. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12192 This multimedia news stor ... Continue reading
Nissan, Four Group Firms to Set Up Service Support Company
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Nissan, Four Group Firms to Set Up Service Support Company Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 06, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and its four major vehicle and parts manufacturers, Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd., Aichi Machine Industry Co., Ltd., Nissan Kohki Co., Ltd. and JATC ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2004--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and 2003. "With the launch of a record number of new products and simultaneous implementation of a multi-plant expansion program that is vital to our future, 2003 was challenging for Superior ... Continue reading
Torvec Plans for FTV(TM) Launch
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 6 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) has engaged CXO on the GO, a Rochester-based management consulting firm, to develop and implement a strategic plan to manufacture and market Torvec's Full Terrain Vehicle (FTV(TM)), a tracked vehicle incorporating much of Torvec's proprietary and patente ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 1.8 million 1998-2001 Cars
DETROIT February 6, 2004:The AP reportred that General Motors Corp. said Friday it is recalling 1.8 million cars to repair potential problems with the ignition switch that may cause a fire. The models involved are certain 1998-2001 Chevrolet Cavaliers and Pontiac Sunfires built between March 1997 and April 2001. In add ... Continue reading
New Car Review - 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS - (c) 2004 - WEEK 05 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier There has been a minivan in the Mercury lineup since the early 1990s, but don't confuse the new Monterey with the old Villager. They share nothing except the Mercury name. Following the evolution of the minivan, the Monterey is lar ... Continue reading
KIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ALL-NEW 2004 SPECTRA FOUR-DOOR SEDAN
Aggressive Pricing Adds Further Value To Compact Sedan Offering Class-Leading Standard Safety Features, Interior Volume CHICAGO, February 5, 2004 - At the Chicago International Auto Show today, Kia Motors America (KMA) announced pricing for the all-new 2004 Spectra four-door compact sedan with a manufacturer's suggeste ... Continue reading
Detroit Auto Show Announces 2005 Show Dates
DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced the dates of its 2005 show at Cobo Center. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040114/NAIASLOGO ) Press Preview Days will be held Sunday, Jan. 9, through Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. ... Continue reading
Nissan at the Geneva International Motor Show 2004
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Nissan at the Geneva International Motor Show 2004 Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 06, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan will be unveiling the Qashqai concept car for the first time at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The Qashqai is a compact Crossover with an advanced electronic four-wh ... Continue reading
KIA UNVEILS CONCEPT PICK-UP TRUCK AT CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
KCV4 "Mojave" Designed To Test North American Consumer Reaction CHICAGO, February 5, 2004 - Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) has rapidly expanded its product line-up in North America into several new segments, including the midsize SUV, large sedan and minivan categories, but today at the Chicago International Auto Show, t ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Rise for the Fifth Straight Week
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 6, 2004--Gasoline prices rose again last week across Southern California, marking the fifth consecutive week of higher prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for gasoline increased four-tenths of a cent per gallon. Currently, the avera ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports January Sales
TRAPPES, France, February 6 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 40,437 vehicles (See Note 1) in January 2004, an increase of 14% over the same month last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - In France, Nissan sold 3,477 units in January, registering a 6% increase compared to last year. - In Germany, Nissan sold 3,200 uni ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Mixed Movement at the Gas Pumps
HOUSTON--Feb. 6, 2004--There is mixed movement at the gasoline pumps, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.55 - the same as last week's average, but 12 cents more than last month's average of $1.43. Corpus Christi and San Antonio tied ... Continue reading
'Survivor-like' Standing Contest Challenges Remaining Minivan Fans to Compete For a New 2005 Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan Action Unfolds Live on www.chrysler.com and www.dodge.com Within Minivan Web Pages What: The Stand By Your Van contest officially completed its first 24 hours at the 2004 Chicago A ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Feb. 6, 2004--The American Trucking Associations (ATA) today unveiled a new image campaign designed to build respect for the trucking industry by focusing on its qualities of safety, security and essentiality. ATA developed the project in conjunction with PriceWeber, a Louisville, KY-based marketing communi ... Continue reading
Cadillac® Named Official Vehicle Of SCCA Pro Racing®
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA®) announced today that Cadillac has become the "Official Vehicle of SCCA Pro Racing." The agreement compliments Cadillac's initial foray into the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Championship, announced January 1. Through the partnership, SCCA Pro Racing provides ... Continue reading
Covisent Gone - How Many Hundreds Of Millions Were Lost? What where the investors thinking?
Detroit February 5, 2004; John Flesher writing for the AP reported that Compuware will acquire Covisent, an e-commerce company that fell short of its promise to reform how automobile manufacturers deal with their suppliers, on Thursday announced it was selling itself to Compuware Corp., a computer software and service ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Mobile: 517-927-3614 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR CONFIRMS ROAD AMERICA FOR 2004, WILL CELEBRATE 36TH CONSECUTIVE EVENT AT WISCONSIN TRACK LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 5, 2004) ‹ The Motorock Trans-Am Tour will continue one of its longest traditions the weekend ... Continue reading
Interstate's No. 18 Chevy Racing for 'The Passion' at Daytona
DALLAS, Feb. 5 -- The No. 18 Interstate Batteries Chevrolet, driven by Bobby Labonte, will sport a special paint scheme featuring the movie The Passion of The Christ at the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15. The movie, produced and directed by Mel Gibson, is a vivid depiction of the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ's life. ... Continue reading
Race Car Simulators Announces Fourth International Agreement
RACE CAR SIMULATORSä ANNOUNCES FOURTH INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT INDIANAPOLIS (February 5, 2004) – William R. Donaldson, Chairman and CEO of Interactive Motorsports and Entertainment Corp. (OTCBB:IMTS), announced the signing of a four simulator purchase agreement between Race Car Simulators, Inc. and I-Vision Techn ... Continue reading
Mazda Encourages Franchise Exclusivity, Unveils New Dealer Initiatives
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced specific measures to increase the number of Mazda dealers investing in the Mazda franchise. The three-year program commitment, which was outlined at the company's national dealer meeting in Las Vegas, seeks to support all existing Mazda dealers a ... Continue reading
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