GM Offers 0% Financing On 5-Year Loans For Some Models
DETROIT January 8, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writinf for Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. announced it is offering interest-free five-year loans on most new 2004 cars and trucks. Customers who choose not to use the interest-free loan will be given varying amounts of cash back, depending on the model. The com ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Daytona Test, Jan. 8
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 PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION I DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 8, 2004 KEVIN HARVICK, DRIVER OF THE NO ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Attracts More Than 6,500 Media From Around the Globe
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced that more than 6,500 journalists attended Press Preview Days, Jan. 4 - 6, 2004, making it once again one of the largest media events in North America. Media covering the show came from more than 60 countries, with about 34 percent bei ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces Opening Weekend Entertainment Lineup
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- As the opening weekend of the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) approaches, families planning to attend can rev up for an opportunity to experience a variety of fun activities, sites and entertainment. The Cobo Arena Food Court, located in Wayne Hall off the main concourse, will fea ... Continue reading
Audi of America Renews Season Sponsorship With San Diego Opera
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 8 -- Audi of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has committed to its eighth consecutive year as San Diego Opera's season sponsor. The 2003-2004 International Season opens on January 24, 2004, with Puccini's Turandot and continues with four additional productions featuring magnificent ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 8, 2004--Alcoa today reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $340 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, up 21 percent from the previous quarter's $282 million, $0.33 per share. The results were a substantial improvement over the loss from continuing operations of $146 million, $0.17 p ... Continue reading
Alliance to Save Energy Lauds Toyota for Making Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Prius Trendy Award-Winner
WASHINGTON--Jan. 8, 2004--"Kudos to Toyota for offering not only a fuel-efficient hybrid car, but also a hot, sexy, crowd-pleasing ride," said Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan, who is one of tens of thousands of eager consumers on the waiting list for the 2004 Prius. The Alliance praised Toyota and its ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- The shift into multi-channel sound is as dramatic as the evolution from mono to stereo. This year, Alpine Electronics will be the leader in bringing multi-channel solutions to the mobile marketplace with a variety of systems that work together to meet individual consumer needs. In 2004, Alpi ... Continue reading
Alpine Introduces Industry's First Ultra Premium AlpineF#1Status DVD-Audio System for the Vehicle
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today announced the first ultra-high end DVD-audio system for the car under its prestigious AlpineF#1Status(TM) line. The DVI-9990 DVD-Audio player is a transport-only design and ca ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- This year, upgrading to a 5.1 multi-channel sound system for the car will be much easier. Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has announced the first integrated 5.1 multi-channel audio system that combines a high performance DVD Video-based audio visual head unit with the industry's first di ... Continue reading
Alpine Makes the Industry's Leading In-Car Navigation System More Affordable
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- For consumers looking to add navigation to their car this year, Alpine Electronics, the world leader in mobile navigation, has great news. Today the company announced that it is reducing the price of its in-vehicle navigation/monitor package, the NAV-200, to $1,800. The NAV-200 pairs Alpine' ... Continue reading
Alpine Premieres World's First In-Dash A/V Head Unit With 'PulseTouch' Screen Technology
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- You've got to touch it to believe it. Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. today unveiled its new IVA-D300 Mobile Multimedia Station(TM), a powerful DVD-based A/V head unit featuring its exclusive PulseTouch(TM) technology, which uses vibrations, pressure and sound to simulate the sensation o ... Continue reading
Alpine Pushes In-Vehicle Touch Screen Technology to the Next Level
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- As today's in-vehicle audio/visual systems become more complex, the human-machine interface has never been more important. Alpine Electronics will introduce this year, a significant technology advancement that make in-vehicle touch panel screens more intuitive and easier-to-use for consumers ... Continue reading
Alpine Puts Rear Seat Passengers in Control
TORRANCE, Calif, Jan. 8 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. is putting rear seat passengers in the driver's seat -- of their in-vehicle entertainment, that is. The industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics has announced the market's first rear-seat entertainment system that enables back se ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today unveiled its second generation of V12 AccuClass-D(TM) monaural amplifiers, the line that first brought true digital amplification to in-vehicle sound systems. With design upgr ... Continue reading
Alpine Unveils New Line Up of In-Dash Digital Head Units for 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. today introduced its new family of CD receivers with advanced technologies and features to deliver industry-leading digital media performance and outstanding user control. Alpine's 2004 SwingFace(TM) designs offer the ultimate in personalized sound and sys ... Continue reading
Ambient Devices Announces Personal Dashboards
Changeable Display Faces Automatically Track Stocks, Sports, Weather, E-mail and More CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 8 -- Ambient Devices, the leader in glanceable information displays, announced a line of personal dashboards at the International Consumer Electronics Show (MIT MediaLab Booth # 22905, 23105) that show up-to-the ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Conference Call on Second Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--Jan. 8, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. will release its second quarter 2004 operating results on Thursday, January 22, 2004, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 5:30 p.m. EST. The conference call will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Company's web s ... Continue reading
Audiovox Car and Home Sirius Satellite Radio Shuttle System Scores Big with Retailers and Consumers
Company Announces New Boom Box & Home unit to round out line LAS VEGAS, and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 8 -- "They are in the stores, they are selling and our retailers and their customers couldn't be happier," says Tom Malone, Senior VP, Sales, of Audiovox Electronics Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corpo ... Continue reading
Audiovox Partners With MobileToys To Provide Installation Services For Jensen Customers
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER - WINTER CES 2004 JENSEN BOOTH 1425 LAS VEGAS, and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 8 -- Audiovox Electronics Corporation, a subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation , introduced its 2004 line-up of JENSEN products with something special inside every box, "an installer". Recognizing the importance of a profe ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Competition for College Scholarships Set to Begin in AAA Travel High School Challenge
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 8, 2004--Students grades 9-12 will compete for $156,000 in college scholarships next week as the AAA Travel High School Challenge contest begins. Students can take a 40 question online test from January 12-21 by logging on to the contest's official Web site at www.aaa.com/TravelChallenge. The AAA Trav ... Continue reading
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 8 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" has been the message to Carolina fans as the Carolina Panthers, the NFL, and the TEAM Coalition joined forces to get the word out to fans about the importance of responsible drinking and always using a d ... Continue reading
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative CHICAGO, Jan. 8 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" was the message to Chicago fans as the Chicago Bears, SportService, the NFL, and the TEAM Coalition joined forces to get the word out to fans about the importance of responsible drinking and always using a desig ... Continue reading
Clarion Corporation Announces Partnership With Tweeter Home Entertainment Group
GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Clarion Corporation of America is pleased to announce a business partnership with Tweeter Home Entertainment Group. Beginning in January 2004, Tweeter will offer a full-line representation of Clarion's product line in all of their 150 mobile electronics stores. Tweeter, a nationally recognize ... Continue reading
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative CLEVELAND, Jan. 8 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" was the message to Cleveland fans as the Cleveland Browns, SportService, the NFL, and the TEAM Coalition joined forces to get the word out to fans about the importance of responsible drinking and always using ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Jan. 8 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. has no plans to buy a portion of the stake currently held by its majority owner (Ito- Yokado Co., Ltd., and its affiliates), contrary to what was reported today by a news service. Additionally, 7-Eleven has no plans to issue equity to the marketplace in the near term. This release inclu ... Continue reading
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative IRVING, Texas, Jan. 8 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" was the message to Dallas fans as the Dallas Cowboys, the NFL, and the TEAM Coalition joined forces to get the word out to fans about the importance of responsible drinking and always using a designated dr ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Delphi Corp.'s XM Roady satellite radio receiver, new Roady Wireless FM Modulator and Forewarn Back-Up Aid were named honorees for the Innovations 2004 Design & Engineering Showcase, honoring this year's most innovative products in 21 categories. Honorees will be highlighted at the Innovations 2004 ... Continue reading
Dodge, Evernham and NHL Meet at Center Ice
<<ole0.bmp>> <<ole1.bmp>> <<ole2.bmp>> NHL® All-Star Game gets a NASCAR® Salute Pro hockey scores a power play aboard the No. 19 Dodge PHOENIX (Jan. 8, 2004) - Dodge, Evernham Motorsports the National Hockey League and Action Performance Companies Inc. today announced details surrounding a pre-season special featurin ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces Live Webcast of Fourth Quarter 2003 Analyst Conference Call
CLEVELAND--Jan. 8, 2004--Eaton Corporation today said it will host a conference call on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 beginning at 10 a.m. EST. The purpose of the call is to discuss fourth quarter 2003 earnings results with security analysts and institutional investors. The call will be available to interested listeners ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on DaimlerChrysler Master Owner Trust, Series 2004-A
NEW YORK--Jan. 8, 2004--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report today on DaimlerChrysler Master Owner Trust $1,000,000,000 series 2004-A, discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'AAA' ratings on the notes. The collateral securing the notes consists of receivables generated under revolving floor plan fi ... Continue reading
Ford Trucks Join Delphi's Growing List of Satellite Audio OEM Customers
Delphi Continues to Increase Satellite Radio Penetration By Providing Ford with SIRIUS Units LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Delphi Corp. announced that it has added Ford as a new customer for its satellite radio units at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show. Ford will offer SIRIUS satellite radio content with Delphi ... Continue reading
Former Budget Group Chairman Sandy Miller Becomes Co-Owner of U-Save Auto Rental
-- U-Save Strategy to Become Largest Franchised Car Rental Company -- JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 8 -- U-Save Holdings, parent company to U-Save Auto Rental, proudly announced today that Sandy Miller, former Chairman and CEO of Budget Group, Inc., has become a new co-owner of the Company. Miller will take on the role of Co-Ch ... Continue reading
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Jan. 8, 2004--Accounts receivables certainly impact a company's cash flow and working capital needs. In the past, many factoring companies have concentrated on individual invoice factoring instead of providing a broader accounts receivable factoring solution. Finding an organization that specializes ... Continue reading
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative HOUSTON, Jan. 8 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" was the message to Houston fans as the Houston Texans, ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment, SMG-Reliant Stadium, the NFL, and the TEAM Coalition joined forces to get the word out to fans about the importance of respo ... Continue reading
Iceberg Road Rage - A New Menace on Our Roads
CARDIFF, Wales, January 8 -- Iceberg Road Rage - A New Menace on Our Roads Eight out of ten motorists on Britain's roads has admitted to getting angry at other drivers, and almost half of them confess to giving V-signs and fingers - although they deliberately make sure the rude gestures can't be seen. And a staggering ... Continue reading
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 8 -- IMCO Recycling Inc. today announced that its German subsidiary, VAW-IMCO Guss und Recycling GmbH ("VAW-IMCO"), has prepaid in full the redemption liability for the shares in VAW-IMCO owned by Hydro Aluminium Deutschland GmbH ("Hydro"). IMCO Recycling announced in March that it had acquired effe ... Continue reading
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 8 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" has been the message to Kansas City fans as the Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead Stadium, Centerplate, Avis, the NFL, and the TEAM Coalition joined forces to get the word out to fans about the importance o ... Continue reading
STREAMER Boombox for Trucking Market Available in January LAS VEGAS, and NEW YORK, Jan. 8 -- CES -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars and homes across the country, and Pana-Pacific, a division of the The Brix Group, today announce ... Continue reading
Leading Transit Executive Joins Board of WestStart-CALSTART
PASADENA, Calif.--Jan. 8, 2004-- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Deputy CEO John Catoe Joins Governing Board of Leading Advanced Transportation Organization John Catoe, deputy CEO of one of the nation's premier transit agencies -- the Los Angeles Country Metropolitan Transportation Aut ... Continue reading
Medallion Reports Update on Chicago and New York City Taxi Auctions
NEW YORK, Jan. 8 -- Medallion Financial Corp. , announced that the City of Chicago has successfully auctioned off all 50 of the non-limited taxicab medallions they put up for auction last month. Customers of Medallion Financial won approximately 80%, or 40 of the 50 non-limited taxicab medallions that were auctioned. S ... Continue reading
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative MIAMI, Jan. 8 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" was the message to Miami fans as the Miami Dolphins, Pro Player Stadium, Boston Concessions, the NFL, and the TEAM Coalition joined forces to continue to get the word out to fans about the importance of responsibl ... Continue reading
Microsoft Gets More People Talking
Company Announces Free Voice Command Consumer Trial; Plans to Add Support for Other Languages LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) plans to expand the current capabilities and availability of its popular Microsoft(R) Voice Command software for mo ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. this year will introduce innovative technology and design achievements that will dramatically raise the bar for the mobile electronics market. Radical improvements in interface design, the wide-scale introduction of multi-channel sound systems and high-tec ... Continue reading
Navman GPS 4460 Leads the Way For Palm OS 5 Users
Navigation Leader Unveils New palmOne Handheld Compatible Bluetooth GPS Device FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class global positioning systems (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the latest addition to its innovative line of GPS products for ... Continue reading
Polaris Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 8, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003 the morning of Thursday, January 29, 2004. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and year end 2003 financial results ... Continue reading
PR: MediaREADY(TM) 4000 Embeds RealNetworks' Helix(TM) DNA Client
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MediaREADY(TM) 4000 Embeds RealNetworks' Helix(TM) DNA Client Move Enables MediaREADY to Stream Multimedia Content from RealNetworks' RealGuide Including Music, Films, News, Sports, Entertainment and More LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2004 -- LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, Booth #16112, South Hall II -- Video ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc. Announces: Tests for Compressor for Air Conditioning Units for Buses Commences
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Jan. 8, 2004--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) wishes to announce that testing for the air conditioning compressor for buses application has commenced by Trans Air Manufacturing. The new manifold has been installed on the working prototype compressor and pressure testing has commenced. Trans Ai ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar(TM) Wins Prestigious Consumer Electronics Association Award
Technology streamlines car maintenance and increases safety and security SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8 -- Networkcar(TM), a Reynolds and Reynolds company , announced today that the company has received a Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Best of Innovations Award in the Mobile Electronics category for its automobile diagnosti ... Continue reading
Rocky Mountain Radar Unveils RMR-C450 Detector/Scrambler With Bilingual Voice Alert
EL PASO, Texas--Jan. 8, 2004-- Ultimate Protection Against Speeding Tickets is First to Offer Alerts In English and Spanish; Device Also Features Radar/Laser Protection, Two City Modes (CES-Booth Number 4238) - Rocky Mountain Radar, a leading provider of radar/laser detection and scrambling equipment for personal autom ... Continue reading
SIRIUS and Blaupunkt to Provide Consumers With More Choices for Satellite Radio Hardware
Plug & Play and SIRIUS-Ready In-dash Units Expected in March 2004 LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Jan. 8 -- CES -- Blaupunkt, the mobile electronics division of The Robert Bosch Corporation, and SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars and homes ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--Jan. 8, 2004--StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079) http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bwtop makes these short-term stock recommendations: General Electric Co - WEAK BUY http://www.stockpickreport.com/rating.php?sym=GE Atmel Corp - BUY http://www.stockpickreport.com/rating.php?sym=ATML China Yuchai - SELL ... Continue reading
Stoneridge, Inc. to Broadcast Its Fourth-Quarter Conference Call on the Web
WARREN, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- Stoneridge, Inc. will broadcast its 2003 fourth-quarter earnings conference call live over the Internet on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time with Vice President and CFO, Kevin Bagby. What: Stoneridge, Inc. Fourth-Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: Thursday, January 22, 20 ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 8 -- Tenneco Automotive plans to issue its fourth quarter and full-year 2003 earnings news release before the market opens on Tuesday, January 27, 2004, and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. EST. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's results of operations for the la ... Continue reading
The Sun(Roof) Also Sets at ASC
SOUTHGATE, Mich., Jan. 8 -- Workers installing a new logo yesterday at ASC's headquarters in Southgate, Michigan. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Sunday, ASC announced it is retiring the old "sun orb" in its logo, reflecting the company's move away from sunroofs and into complete specialty v ... Continue reading
Timex Taps Navman to Improve Speed + Distance System
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. and FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Timex Corp., America's premier watchmaker, today announced major improvements in the size, battery life and performance of its athletic wrist instruments, with the introduction of the new Ironman Speed + Distance System. Teaming up with global positioning system ( ... Continue reading
Visteon Provides Financial Outlook
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 8 -- Visteon Corporation will provide its financial outlook for full year 2004 and fourth quarter and full year 2003 during a presentation to financial analysts and investors today. The company expects GAAP net income in the range of $65 to $130 million or $0.50 to $1.00 per share for the full yea ... Continue reading
WSI Industries Reports Profitable First Quarter
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 8, 2004--WSI Industries, Inc. today reported net sales of $2,806,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 ended November 30, 2003, up from $2,434,000 in the year-earlier quarter. The Company posted net income of $56,000 or $.02 per share, compared to $39,000 or $.02 per share in the first quarter of f ... Continue reading
Plan Ahead for NAIAS 2004 Charity Preview Parking
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is strongly encouraging the estimated 17,500 people attending the black-tie Charity Preview on Friday, Jan. 9, to arrive early for parking convenience. "The NAIAS and the City of Detroit are well-prepared for the night, but we encourage attendee ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Getting To and From
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- Attendees to Public Days of the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center will find convenient and accessible parking and transportation downtown. The NAIAS is working with Metro Networks and the City of Detroit to provide up-to-the-minute information on ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show:Carroll Shelby Unveils New Ford Shelby Cobra Concept
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CSBI) , announced today that Carroll Shelby, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Ford Motor Company, unveiled the new Ford Shelby Cobra concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Sunday. This comes after th ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Waltrip Tops Charts In Testing
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 PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION I DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 8, 2004 MICHAEL WALTRIP, driver of the ... Continue reading
DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Finally a Busy Day For Ford- Getting Their Money's Worth From Volvo
DETROIT January 4, 2004; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that after four years of neglect, Ford Motor Co. aims to boost its Ford car business with a new flagship sedan and wagon unveiled on Sunday, along with an update of its classic Mustang sports car. Ford, which could see Toyota Motor Corp. usurp its place ... Continue reading
Microsoft Unveils First Connected Concept Cars
Company Demonstrates How Windows Automotive Dramatically Improves the Look and Feel of the Daily Commute LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced its first Connected Concept Cars -- using a Hummer H2, Cadillac CTS and BMW X5 -- at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The company's concept ... Continue reading
Industry First: Exhust Manifold Five-Layer Thermal Shielding on New Minivans
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 8 -- Dana Corporation announced today it is providing a new five-layer thermal-acoustic protective shielding (TAPS) for the exhaust manifold on the new Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans. This is believed to be the first application of a five-layer fully isolated TAPS on any vehicle in the a ... Continue reading
TL for Telematics?- All-new 2004 Acura TL to be Official Automobile of 2004 International CES
TL boasts increased performance and several industry firsts, including first-ever automotive application of a multi-channel DVD-Audio system as standard equipment. Multiple Grammy(R) winner Elliot Scheiner to demonstrate new DVD-Audio system in Acura booth, silver exhibits SE-2. January 7, 2004 -- Torrance, Calif. -- T ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: 2004 Hyundai XG350L
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2004 Hyundai XG350L A dozen years or so ago the juxtaposition of the word ``luxury'' with ``Hyundai'' would have been cause for laughter. But the Korean manufacturer has come a long way since then, with vastly improved build quality and an impressive lineup. While not completely ab ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show - A Final Spin Around the Auto Show
January 7, 2004; Special from Business Week On line: Business Weeks Motor City writers offer their personal takes on some this year's top offerings Detroit's annual North American International Auto Show opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 10 and continues through Jan. 19. However, auto makers have been giving the me ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Stewart on Gibbs and Redskins
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications 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 PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION I DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 7, 2004 Page 1 HALL OF FAME COACH JOE GIBBS SHARED HIS ... Continue reading
Consumer Experiences Digital Radio Revolution With Sale of First HD Radio(TM) Receiver
iBiquity Digital, Kenwood and Ultimate Electronics Launch HD Radio with Iowa's `First in the Nation' Cedar Rapids' KZIA-FM Z102.9 Scores First HD Radio Listener LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- International Consumer Electronics Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation announced today that an Iowa buyer became "first in the nation" to ... Continue reading
HD Radio Products from Kenwood, Panasonic, and JVC Debut in First Quarter of 2004 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- International Consumer Electronics Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of HD Radio(TM) technology, along with Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Shap ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--Jan. 7, 2004--Midas, Inc. announced today that it has successfully completed the company's 2003 business transformation activities. As of the end of its fiscal year, Midas had: -- Closed all 77 Parts Warehouse, Inc. (PWI) quick-delivery parts warehouses it operated at the beginning of 2003, and eliminated ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive aumenta el negocio de la tecnología diesel
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, January 7 -- La compañía ha sido elegida por Audi para el abastecimiento de filtros de partículas diesel Tenneco Automotive ha consolidado su posición como principal proveedor de filtros de partículas diesel gracias a que ha sido seleccionado para equipar los coches Audi A4 y A6 de cuatro ci ... Continue reading
Tire Recycler Stands Behind Growth Strategy
RENO, Nev., Jan. 7 -- AXcess News (www.theaxcess.net) announced today that they have released a story on GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:GRN) following the company's year end earnings release in which Bob Davis, GreenMan Tech. President, defended the Company's disappointing year end results. GreenMan Technologies, In ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expects Continued Growth in 2004 Producing EPS in $7.10 to $7.30 Range
CHICAGO, Jan. 8 -- BorgWarner Inc. today provided guidance for 2004 earnings per share in a range of $7.10 to $7.30. "We expect 2004 to be a continuation of the strong growth that we have experienced over the past few years," said Timothy M. Manganello, Chairman and CEO." Our robust pipeline of new business and proven ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 8, 2004--Anchor Bay Technologies, Inc. will exhibit the all-new DVDO(R) iScan(TM) HD, the company's first comprehensive audio/video processing hub at the CES show in Las Vegas, beginning today, January 8 through January 11, in Booth 16901 LVCC South Hall. Home theater enthusiasts are presented with many ... Continue reading
Lear Increases Sales Backlog to $4.4 Billion; Provides 2004 Financial Guidance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 8 -- Lear Corporation today announced that its five-year sales backlog has improved to $4.4 billion for the 2004 through 2008 time period, up from $4.0 billion for the period covering 2003 through 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) "Our new sales backlog of $4.4 ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 8, 2004-- Tele Atlas Turn-by-Turn Map Data Enables Pioneer's AVIC-N1 In-Car System Users to Enjoy Door-to-Door Navigation Tele Atlas, a worldwide leading provider of digital map data and location content, announced today that its turn-by-turn map data and points of interest (POIs) content are exclusivel ... Continue reading
UK Iceberg Road Rage - A New Menace on Our Roads
CARDIFF, Wales, January 8 -- Eight out of ten motorists on Britain's roads has admitted to getting angry at other drivers, and almost half of them confess to giving V-signs and fingers - although they deliberately make sure the rude gestures can't be seen. And a staggering half of all motorists say they spend miles aft ... Continue reading
Magna anuncia sus previsiones para 2004
AURORA, Canada, January 8 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) ha anunciado hoy sus previsiones para 2004. "Esperamos tener un año 2004 excepcional. Anticipamos un nivel de ventas superior, que se espera que contribuya al crecimiento de las ganancias de Magna", comentó Belinda Stronach, directora ... Continue reading
Delphi Climate Control Puts the 'Cool' in Maserati's Quattroporte
TROY, Mich., Jan. 8 -- Maserati's all-new, fifth generation V-8 powered sedan, the 2004 Quattroporte, recently launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the North American International Auto Show, comes equipped with the latest climate control technology from Delphi Thermal & Interior, a division of Delphi Corporation ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive expandiert Dieseltechnologiegeschäft
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, January 8 -- Audi entscheidet sich bei der Lieferung von Dieselpartikelfiltern für Tenneco Tenneco Automotive sicherte seine Position als führender Anbieter von Dieselpartikelfiltern noch weiter, da Audi für die Vierzylinder-Dieselfahrzeuge der Klassen A4 und A6 in Europa ab der zweiten Jahres ... Continue reading
Magna gibt Prognosen für 2004 bekannt
AURORA, Ontario, January 8 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) gab heute die Unternehmensprognosen für das Jahr 2004 bekannt. "Wir sehen dem Jahr 2004 mit Spannung entgegen. Wir erwarten höhere Umsätze, was voraussichtlich zum Ertragszuwachs von Magna beiträgt", so Belinda Stronach, President u ... Continue reading
Mazda Introduces RX-8 NR-A Kit for Races
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Introduces RX-8 NR-A Kit for Races Mazda <http://www.japancorp.net/topimg/Low_Mazda0108p.jpg> Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 08, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation introduces an NR-A kit to equip vehicles for the Mazda RX-8 one make race in the NR-A category auth ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation fabricará los diferenciales del BMW X5
TOLEDO, Ohio, January 8 -- Dana Corporation ha anunciado hoy que suministrará los diferenciales del eje delantero del vehículo recreacional de altas prestaciones BMW X5. (Logo:http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) "Estamos orgullosos y emocionados de haber sido elegidos como los proveedores de diferencia ... Continue reading
Boundless Motor Sports Racing(Nee World of Outlaws) Anounces New Late Model Series
RICHARDSON, Texas--Jan. 8, 2004--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) announced that it is forming a new 2004 Late Model Series to begin racing this spring. In addition, Boundless announced that it has received tentative commitments from 12 drivers to race in the Series, including five-time Nati ... Continue reading
The European Market For Mechatronics In Passenger Cars - Latest Findings by Frost & Sullivan
Mechatronics: The Future of the Automotive Industry The ever-increasing demand for ‘intelligent’ safety features and heightened comfort in vehicles has led to a corresponding boom in mechatronics. Mechatronics, a relatively new concept that combines mechanics, electronics and software technologies, is expec ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Grows Diesel Technology Business
Company Chosen by Audi to Supply Diesel Particulate Filters LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 7 -- Tenneco Automotive further established its position as a leading supplier of diesel particulate filters with its selection to equip Audi A4 and A6 four-cylinder diesel passenger cars in Europe from the second half of 2004. "We are ... Continue reading
Eclipse Showcases In-Car Infotainment System Designed and Developed by e.Digital
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 7, 2004--e.Digital Corp. (OTC: EDIG) today announced that Eclipse will showcase the HD1213 during the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The HD1213 is a 20-gigabyte hard disk drive "infotainment" system that integrates information, communication and entertainment into a sophistic ... Continue reading
HILLSBOROUGH, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2004--The 48th Annual Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Show and Family Festival is scheduled for Sunday, May 2, 2004. The featured marquee automobile for this year is Alfa Romeo. The first Concours of the season, the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance offers car enthusiasts the f ... Continue reading
New Lexus IS 300 SportDesign Edition: Aggressive Styling With Suspension to Match
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- Building on the success of the 2003 model, Lexus will offer a new 2004 IS 300 SportDesign Edition that combines aggressive styling cues with -- for the first time -- a Euro-tuned suspension to match. This marks the fourth Lexus vehicle to receive the SportDesign treatment, which exudes a sophisticate ... Continue reading
COMMACK, N.Y.--Jan. 7, 2004--TERK Technologies today announced it that will produce a smart digital adapter for connecting the XM Direct Universal Tuner Box to Kenwood aftermarket car stereo head units. The XM Direct Universal Tuner Box is an ultra-compact, universal tuner module that connects to a satellite-ready in-d ... Continue reading
Magellan RoadMate First with Built-In, Nationwide Maps and WAAS-Enabled Accuracy
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 7, 2004--Thales Navigation's innovative new Magellan(R) RoadMate(TM) 700, the first portable vehicle navigation device to deliver built-in nationwide map detail for seamless coast-to-coast routing, will make its CES debut this week at Booth #21834. The groundbreaking new Magellan RoadMate 700 and 500 bo ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Providing Differential Assemblies for BMW X5
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it is supplying front-axle differentials for the BMW X5 premium Sports Activity Vehicle(TM). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "We are proud and excited to have been selected as a differential supplier to BMW," said Bill Carroll, Dan ... Continue reading
Surface Tech Announces New President
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 7, 2004--Surface Tech Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFCI) today announced the appointment of Jeremy L. Preston as president of Surface Tech Inc. Mr. Preston assumed his duties Dec. 1, 2003. He brings ten years of experience in the automotive aftermarket sector. Mr. Preston's prior business experience included ... Continue reading
ARCA Pork Pole sponsor release
PORK SPONSORS ARCA POLE AWARDS IN 2004 TOLEDO OH (1-7-04) ARCA officials and the National Pork Board have reached an agreement in which Pork will become the Official Pole Award sponsor of the ARCA RE/MAX and Lincoln Welders Truck Series for the 2004 season. "America's Pork Producers are very excited about our sponsorsh ... Continue reading
ArcaEx Becomes Major Sponsor on Andretti Green Racing's #27 Entry
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Chevy Notes - Daytona Test, Jan. 7
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications 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 PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION I DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 7, 2004 DALE EARNHARDT JR., DRIVER OF THE NO. 8 BUDWEIS ... Continue reading
BFGOODRICHr RADIALS THE NEW FOOTPRINT OF ASA LATE MODEL SERIES
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