WHAT: Myfargane Raymond, 12, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., suffers from sickle cell anemia. He is a big fan of Jeep(R) vehicles and wants to be an automotive designer one day. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Raymond asked to visit a Jeep manufacturing facility. The Chrysler Group will make that wish come true with a to ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX SERIES FANS GET ALL ACCESS AT MIS TOLEDO OH (6-7-04) The Saturday afternoon, June 19 ARCA RE/MAX Series Flagstar 200 at Michigan Int'l Speedway is turning out to be much more than a superspeedway stock car race, especially for the paying customer. Fans who purchase tickets for the race will also be provided ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Motorsport Media Invitation
TORONTO, June 7 -- As part of the activities surrounding the US Grand Prix, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire cordially invites you to meet Ferrari Managing Director Jean Todt, Bridgestone Corporation's Director of Motorsport, Hiroshi Yasukawa and Head of Motorsport Tire Development, Hirohide Hamashima. On this ... Continue reading
CarMax Foundation Helps to Keep Young Drivers Safe
Donation to Safe Smart Women Advances Driving Safety Campaign in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia RICHMOND, Va., June 7 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's leading specialty retailer of used vehicles and Safe Smart Women, Inc. (S2W) announced today that the CarMax Foundation has granted $100,000 to S2W, to advance S ... Continue reading
Hydricity(TM) Systems Provide High-Efficiency Alternative for Retrofitting, Replacing Battery Power in Electric Lift Trucks and Other Industrial Applications SAN DIEGO, June 7 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that General Hydrogen Corporation, a leading developer of hydrogen and fuel cell power systems, ha ... Continue reading
Lectra Acquires Lacent Technologies
PARIS & EDMONTON, Canada--June 7, 2004-- The Acquisition of Canadian-Based Textile Laser Cutting Systems Specialist Strengthens Lectra's World Leadership in the Automotive Industry Lectra and Lacent Technologies today announced the acquisition of Lacent by Lectra. Founded in 1992, Lacent has developed world class techn ... Continue reading
Michelin's Performance Shines in All Weather Conditions
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 7 -- Regardless of the weather, drivers can celebrate Michelin's Year of Performance every day thanks to the outstanding all-around prowess of the new Michelin(R) Pilot(R) XGT(R) Z4 all-season high-performance tire. The Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 tire features three large circumferential grooves that ... Continue reading
Mohsen Sohi Appointed to Hayes Lemmerz' Board of Directors
NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 7 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it has named Mohsen Sohi to its Board of Directors. Mr. Sohi is the President and CEO of Freudenberg-NOK. Prior to joining Freudenberg, Mr. Sohi was employed by NCR Corporation from 2001 until 2003. Mr. Sohi's last position with NCR was as th ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Rolls Into France For Le Mans
Petersen/ White Lightning Rolls Into France For Le Mans LE MANS, France, June 7, 2004 – 60 years ago, Allied troops stormed the beaches at Normandy in the culmination of a year’s planning and preparation to liberate France. While Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing’s return to Europe for this week’s 24 ... Continue reading
Purolator(R) Boat & Truck On Display June 9 in Nashville
Purolator(R), a brand of ArvinMeritor, Inc., has announced an exciting new partnership with BASS(R), the country's largest organization of outdoor enthusiasts. As a premier sponsor, supplying Purolator, the official filter of BASS, the CITGO Bassmaster Tournament Trail and the CITGO Bassmaster Classic, ArvinMeritor joi ... Continue reading
Power Information Network Reports: Incentives and Retail Prices for New Vehicles Increase in May
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. June 7, 2004: New-vehicle incentives and retail prices both increased in May compared with a year ago, according to actual retail transaction data from the Power Information Network (PIN), LLC, an affiliate of J.D. Power and Associates. The average new-vehicle incentive amount in May (including ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) Beats All-Time Sales Record
Year-to-Date Sales Up Over 58 Percent DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 7 -- RepairOne(R) set a new Single-store record for May 2004, up 53 percent over last year during the same period, and breaking the previous record set in April 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040504/FLTU002LOGO-a ) "As we move forward w ... Continue reading
Re: Sunday Final results from Brainerd Int'l Raceway Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
Resending this message -- it was not delivered to all addresses on initial attempt. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES â“ NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION SOUTH GEORGIA MOTORSPORTS PARK SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 Contact: George Phillips, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-0840 CHESTERMAN TAKES SECOND 2004 WEST ... Continue reading
Visteon's Pallash to Speak at 2004 Automotive News China Congress
BEIJING, June 7 -- Robert Pallash, vice president and general manager of Visteon Corporation's Asian Customer Business Group (CBG) will speak at the 2004 Automotive News China Congress on June 10, 2004, at the China World Hotel in Beijing, China. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Pallash' ... Continue reading
Nissan Armada and Maxima Category Leaders in AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award Study
SAN FRANCISCO--June 7, 2004--AutoPacific Inc. presented awards to Nissan North America, Inc. on Thursday after the Nissan Armada and Maxima finished atop their categories in the automotive consulting firm's annual Vehicle Satisfaction Award study. The industry benchmark study objectively measures owner satisfaction wit ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--June 7, 2004--PRIMEDIA Inc., today announced the redesign of its venerable automotive title Hot Rod Magazine, furthering the company's commitment to editorial and visual excellence. With more than 50 years as the leading performance automotive brand, the July 2004 issue hits newsstands on June 8 with a sig ... Continue reading
Audi is defining a new segment in the premium compact class. The Sportback is characterised by the sporting elegance of a coupé and the versatility of a five-door vehicle, sophisticated technology and well-defined driving dynamics. With four and six-cylinder engines developing up to 184 kW (250 bhp), front-wheel or qu ... Continue reading
Renault presents Fluence: sporting, sensual and seductive
Renault has issued the following press release:Fuence, Renault’s latest concept car, is an upmarket, four-seater sports coupé. Its flowing bodywork and welcoming interior embrace the simplicity and sensuality of the car's form. Patrick le Quément, Senior Vice President Corporate Design, sees Fluence as “t ... Continue reading
Pininfarina introduces the Enjoy
June 6, 2004: The Pininfarina Enjoy, inspired by the concept car of the same name had its world debut at the British Louis Vuitton Classic, on 5 June 2004 at Waddesdon Manor (Waddesdon, Great Britain). This is a dream come true, even if just for the lucky few. Because Pininfarina intends to weigh, through a promotional ... Continue reading
Toyota and Daihatsu Unveil Passo and Boon
Toyota Motor Corporation and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., (Daihatsu) announced today the nationwide launch of a jointly developed compact car that will be sold by Toyota as the Passo (Italian for “step” or “footstep”, creating the image of a car that is light and easy to drive) through “Toyot ... Continue reading
Alcoa Mill Products Opens Aerospace Service Center in China
CHICAGO--June 7, 2004--Alcoa today announced that its Alcoa Mill Products business has opened the Alcoa Aerospace Center (AAC) Shanghai, which will supply aerospace material with value-added services to aerospace customers in China and the Asia Pacific region. AAC Shanghai expands on the series of service centers Alcoa ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Acquires Crystal Clear Entertainment
BARTOW, Fla., June 7 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced the acquisition of Crystal Clear Entertainment, Inc. and the assets of its subsidiary operation, Elite Distribution Group from Blue Flame Enterprises, Inc. American Commerce Solutions, Inc. President and Chief Executive Off ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Listed in Business Week's 'Hot Growth Companies'
Drew Also Profiled in Investor's Business Daily's 'IBD 100' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 7 -- Recreational vehicle and manufactured housing products maker Drew Industries today announced it has been recognized in the top company rankings of two national business publications. Drew was ranked 64 of the top 100 companies fea ... Continue reading
W. P. Carey Provides $90 Million in Capital to Companies Throughout the U.S.
Companies and Private Equity Firms Utilize Recapitalization, Acquisition and Build-to-Suit Financing NEW YORK, June 7 -- Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC announced today that, on behalf of its affiliated income generating real estate investment trusts (REITs), it recently acquired seven facilities, totaling more t ... Continue reading
Delaware Valley Volvo Retailers Honor Local Hero Alexandra Scott With Month-Long Fundraiser
Scott Named One of Nation's Top Heroes in Volvo for Life Awards PHILADELPHIA, June 7 -- WHAT: Eleven Delaware Valley-area Volvo retailers will hold a fundraiser in honor of Alexandra Scott -- an 8-year-old Wynnewood, Pa. girl with cancer -- with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Alex's Lemonade Stand Fund for pedi ... Continue reading
CHASKA, Minn.--June 7, 2004-- Fourth annual MIM Symposium highlights nanotechnology, fuel cell and biopharmaceutical research Respected corporate leaders from Entegris , General Motors Corp., General Electric (GE) and DuPont will gather at the fourth annual Materials Integrity Management Symposium in Boston, June 8-9, ... Continue reading
MPA Secures New $15 Million Line of Credit
LOS ANGELES--June 7, 2004--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured starters and alternators for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that it has secured a new $15 million credit facility with Union Bank of California. The new revolving credit line, which will repl ... Continue reading
Multimedia News Release - GEICO Offers Tips to Make it a Safer Summer for Teen Drivers
WASHINGTON, June 7 -- If you want to pinpoint the reason that many young teens have serious driving accidents, this pretty much sums it up - - inexperience. Whether they are on their way to surf, swim or start a summer job, teens may find themselves in driving situations they aren't equipped to handle yet. To View the ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 7 -- It's the world's fastest-growing new car market. No wonder more than 600 new cars, trucks and crossovers will debut at Auto China 2004, including three from Cadillac. But can the market maintain this torrid pace? Get a look at the new products and go behind the scenes in TheCarConnection.com's exclus ... Continue reading
Nortel Networks Enables `Future-Proof' SIP Capabilities with Preferred Software Membership
LOS ANGELES--June 7, 2004-- Strengthens Leadership Position by Providing Choice in How, Where Customers Communicate Nortel Networks has introduced a Preferred Software Membership program that will give customers access to future software releases to enable powerful SIP (session initiation protocol)-based applications f ... Continue reading
PDF Solutions Integrates Process-Aware DFM Environment with Cadence New Global Physical Synthesis
SAN DIEGO--June 7, 2004-- PDF pDfx Software Now Interoperable with Cadence Encounter Digital IC Design Platform PDF Solutions(R), Inc. announced the integration of its pDfx(TM) process-aware DFM environment with Cadence Design Systems Inc.'s First Encounter(R) Global Physical Synthesis (GPS), also announced at DAC. Thi ... Continue reading
Wheels Introduces First-To-Market Application to Simplify Upfitting of Commercial Vehicles
Enhancement to FleetView System Reduces Order Cycle Time, Ensures Accuracy DES PLAINES, Ill., June 7 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced the availability of its first-in-the-industry truck upfitting application, which allows commercial fleet managers to add a va ... Continue reading
ISLANDIA, N.Y., June 7 -- More than half of Americans (56%) say rising gas prices are a major concern for their household budgets and 32% say higher energy costs are a minor concern, according to the Cambridge Consumer Credit Index. Only 9% of Americans are not concerned about rising gas costs, while 2% do not purchase ... Continue reading
Automation Alley Partners With the National Automotive Center
PONTIAC, Mich., June 7 -- Automation Alley, Southeast Michigan's regional technology cluster, has partnered with the National Automotive Center (NAC) in an effort to increase collaboration and business opportunities between the Army and Automation Alley member companies. The NAC, which is a part of the United States Ar ... Continue reading
FullCircle Announces Endorsement From GLADA and Comments on First Quarter Results
LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 7 -- FullCircle Registry, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FLCR) , today announced that it has received an endorsement of the Company's ENC division from the Greater Louisville Automobile Dealers Association (GLADA). GLADA is comprised of 63 member automobile dealerships. "We highly value the relationships t ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 7 -- As part of its mission to keep highways safe, the Electronic Stability Control Coalition encourages drivers to travel responsibly this summer, a season ranked as one of the most dangerous by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Studies show that fatal crashes are more likely to ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--June 7, 2004--Summer is the season of heightened outdoor activity from coast to coast and Polaris Industries, leading manufacturer of ATVs and recreational vehicles, aims to help increase safety awareness and offer riders sensible tips on how to make the summer safer, while enjoying the great outdoors. Wit ... Continue reading
Delphi's Sensor Capability Continues to Expand
More than 15 types of sensors on display at 2004 Spring Sensors Expo Delphi Vice Chairman Don Runkle to deliver keynote address TROY, Mich., June 7 -- Delphi Corp. has created an array of sensors that help improve vehicle emissions, fuel economy and safety, and provide in-vehicle convenience features for consumers. The ... Continue reading
$113 Million Capital Investment Planned for Tooling, Facility and Process Changes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7 -- Due to the popularity of Chrysler Group's 2005 Chrysler and Dodge Minivans with the Stow 'n Go(TM) seating and storage system, the company today announced plans to invest $113 million at its St. Louis (Misso ... Continue reading
Color Meets Style in the New Segway(R) HT i170 in Midnight Blue
MANCHESTER, N.H., June 7 -- Today Segway LLC added an infusion of color to its expanding line of self-balancing Segway(R) Human Transporters (HTs). The new Segway HT i170 was released today in a new Midnight Blue color that radiates cool and gives riders a new way to express themselves. "The Midnight Blue color adds a ... Continue reading
The Coors Light Dodge Gets Caught in Multi-Car Wreck at Dover
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release The Coors Light Dodge Gets Caught in Multi-Car Wreck at Dover DOVER, Del., (June 6, 2004) --- While running 11th, Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light Dodge got caught up in a 17-car wreck on ... Continue reading
USFCC Publishes Comprehensive Survey of Fuel Cell Contaminant Literature
WASHINGTON--June 7, 2004--The US Fuel Cell Council has published the first ever "Literature Survey of Fuel Cell Contaminants," to serve as a ready-access data tool to the fuel cell industry and other interested groups. The report focuses upon the effects of contaminants on the performance and components of proton excha ... Continue reading
New 60-MPG SMART Car From ZAP Featured June 8-12 at NIADA 2004 in Dallas
DALLAS, June 7 -- For the first time auto dealers in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area can kick the tires of one of the most fuel-efficient, gasoline cars on the road, the new SMART Car Americanized by ZAP (Stock Symbol: ZAPZ). ZAP ( http://www.zapworld.com/ ) will introduce the SMART car at NIADA 2004, June 8-12 ... Continue reading
BMW Signs On With Grand Prix of Denver
New Series With U.S.'s Leading Driving Prospects to Make First Denver Appearance DENVER, June 7 -- The CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver has been added to the venues for the Formula BMW USA Championship Series. The 11th and 12th races of the series 14 race inaugural season will be run in conjunction with the Grand ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.Com Promotes Hal Greene to Senior Vice President of Sales
ATLANTA, June 7 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announced the appointment of Hal Greene to Senior Vice President of Sales. In his new position, Greene will oversee building and managing AutoTrader.com's national sales force. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031021/AUTOLO ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports May Sales
TRAPPES, France, June 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 47,320 vehicles (1) in May 2004, an increase of 12.7% over the same month last year. In the five month period from January to May 2004, Nissan Europe sold 232,757 units, 7.4% up from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 3,946 units in ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--June 7, 2004--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (EBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS) announced today that it has received verification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the performance of its new diesel retrofit emission control system. The system, developed in conjunction with PUREa ... Continue reading
Evader Opens Up Markets in Europe and North America
BELLEVUE, Wash.--June 7, 2004--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us.) (NASD.OTC: EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology is pleased to announce that with the first seven models -- 100, 100S, GT, GTS, Classic, Metro and 150 -- now offi ... Continue reading
GM announces plan to invest more than $3 billion in China
DETROIT June 6, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. plans to invest more than $3 billion in China over the next three years with the introduction of new vehicles and powertrains, the building of new facilities and expansion of manufacturing and a new financing joint venture, the automaker announced Sunday. ... Continue reading
Summer Stampede Car Show June 12
7th Annual Summer Stampede Car Show Saturday, June 12, 9 AM to 3 PM Mayfair Park, Lakewood (5270 Clark Avenue) Hundreds of pre-1975 hot rods, classics and custom cars on display in beautiful Mayfair Park. FREE National Street Rod Safety Inspections. Laker Girls. LA Kings Chariot. DJ and live band. ... Continue reading
CASCAR - Cayuga - Power Water 200 Results & Summary
CASCAR Super Series Cayuga 2000 Speedway RESULTS: Power Water 200 For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / June 6, 2004 Gibbons makes it two in a row with a dominant performance in the Power Water 200 at Cayuga HAMILTON, ON - Peter Gibbons has a long history of being dominant late i ... Continue reading
Sunday, June 6, 2004. Ray Cooper Dover International Speedway Clear!Blue, Inc. MBNA 400 "A Salute to Heroes". 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) "I went down into turn one and there was no grip when I got there. There was oil all over the racetrack. After I hit the wall I opened my eyes back up an ... Continue reading
Sunday Final results from Brainerd Int'l Raceway Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES â“ NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION SOUTH GEORGIA MOTORSPORTS PARK SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 Contact: George Phillips, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-0840 CHESTERMAN TAKES SECOND 2004 WEST CENTRAL DIVISION LUCAS OIL TITLE; WELLS GRABS HIS FIRST BRAINERD, Minn. âR ... Continue reading
Chevy Race Notes - MBNA 400 "A Salute to Heroes"
Contact: Kristyn Sobier GM Racing Communications ksobier@g-2communicaitons.com ofc: (248) 642-2700 x226 cell: (734) 776-2440 For more information: media.gm.com Chevy Notes & Quotes NASCAR Nextel Cup Series MBNA 400 "A Salute to Heroes" Race Notes Dover International Speedway June 6, 2004 TONY STEWART, NO. 20 THE HOME D ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX SERIES KANSAS SPEEDWAY POST-RACE EVENT NOTES KANSAS CITY KS
ARCA RE/MAX SERIES KANSAS SPEEDWAY POST-RACE EVENT NOTES KANSAS CITY KS (6-6-04) In addition to his duties as Kansas Speedway President, Jeff Boerger also substituted as high school principal prior to the race. Boerger presented 18-year-old rookie driver Brandon Knupp with his Sidney High School diploma during driver i ... Continue reading
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