UAW, GM Sign New 4-Year Labor Contract
DETROIT October 8, 2003; The AP reported that United Auto Workers president Ron Gettelfinger and General Motors Corp. chairman Rick Wagoner on Wednesday signed the new four-year labor contract covering GM employees. GM is the last of the Big Three to complete the bargaining process. The signing ceremony took place at t ... Continue reading
LARRY FOYT #14 NAMED ONE OF COSMOPOLITAN'S HOTTEST BACHELORS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: John King Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus14@aol.com LARRY FOYT NAMED ONE OF COSMOPOLITAN'S HOTTEST BACHELORS MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Larry Foyt, driver of the No. 14 Foyt/Harrah's Racing Dodge, has been named North Carolina's hottest bachelor by Cosmopolitan magazine. Foyt, a ... Continue reading
Fiat Names Former VW Exec Demel as CEO of Auto Business
MILAN October 8, 2003; Brian Lagrotteria, Dow Jones reported that Fiat SpA confirmed Wednesday that it has hired former Volkswagen AG executive Herbert Demel as the new chief executive of Fiat Auto. Earlier Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal cited a person close to the situation as saying Fiat was set to appoint Mr. De ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series : Scelzi says records could fall in Dallas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 21 of 23 O'Reilly Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Race Dates: Oct. 10-12, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 GOOD WEATHER COULD SEE HIGH SPEEDS IN DALLAS, SAYS SCELZI ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 8, 2003) - If the weather is cool in ... Continue reading
En 2002 compró a empresas de minorías por valor de US$3.000 millones - casi 11% de su gasto total AUBURN HILLS, Mich., 8 de octubre /PR Newswire/ -- Por cuarto año consecutivo, Grupo Chrysler ha sido honrado con la distinción 'Empresa del Año' por el Consejo de Desarrollo de Empresas de Minorías de Michigan (MMBD ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge UAW-GM Quality 500 Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge UAW-GM Quality 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: UAW-GM Quality 500 (race 31 of 36) TRACK: Lowe's Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Thursday, October 9 at 7:05 p.m. EST RACE: Saturday ... Continue reading
AVL to Sponsor Technology Theater at SAE 2004 World Congress
WARRENDALE, Pa., Oct. 8 -- AVL North America, a Plymouth, Michigan-based powertrain engineering, instrumentation and simulation software supplier will sponsor the popular Technology Theater at the SAE 2004 World Congress at Cobo Hall in Detroit March 8-11. The Technology Theater hosts high level executives and panels t ... Continue reading
NHRA : Bazemore heads to Dallas, eyes championship
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 21 of 23 O'Reilly Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Race Dates: Oct. 10-12, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE SAYS CHAMPIONSHIP IN SIGHT ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 8, 2003) - Whit Bazemore had a bit of a reprieve last weeke ... Continue reading
Ford Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 8 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a fourth quarter dividend of 10 cents per share, on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the third quarter of 2003. The fourth quarter dividend is payable on Dec. 1, 2003 to shareholders ... Continue reading
Lawrence D. Mason Named President, Goodyear Consumer Tires
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Lawrence D. Mason to the newly created position of president, consumer tires, in its North American Tire division. Mason will lead and direct all North American business activities for the consumer tire unit, with responsibility for sales to dealers, d ... Continue reading
2004 Honda S2000 Improved: Broader Power And Better Handling
Honda S2000 receives enhanced power and improved handling for 2004 American Honda revealed some details about the revamped S2000 destined for the American market: The S2000 receives a comprehensive list of improvements for 2004 to deliver a more potent and sporting driving experience. Improvements for 2004 include a la ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 8 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) welcomes author and New York Times reporter MICHELINE MAYNARD to another in its series of Networking Breakfasts on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan. In her new book, "Micki" Maynard predicts that one or more of ... Continue reading
Delphi XM 'Roady' Satellite Radio Receiver Now Available at Retail Stores Nationwide
New Product is First Complete Satellite Radio Solution for Under $120 WASHINGTON, and TROY, Mich., Oct. 8 -- XM Satellite Radio , America's #1 satellite radio service, and Delphi Product & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corporation , a pioneer of in- vehicle entertainment and electronics, today announced that their ... Continue reading
Toyota Motorsport Accelerates Formula One Operations with SAP
SAP(R) for Automotive Solutions Replace Legacy Systems to Drive New Efficiencies Across Production, Supply Chain and ERP Processes at Toyota's Formula One Racing Operations LAS VEGAS, Oct. 8 -- SAP AG today announced that Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG), Toyota's German-based motorsport subsidiary, is implementing solutio ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Gentex Corporation Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings Webcast
ZEELAND, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Gentex Corporation announces the following Webcast: What: Gentex 3rd Quarter Earnings When: 10/15/03 @ 1:30 p.m. Eastern Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz389805817gf12.ht ml How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contact: Lisa Richlich Ex ... Continue reading
Company Helps Consumers Combat Vehicle Theft with 'Street Smarts' Education Program
Availability of Educational Booklet and Online Knowledge Center Timed with October National Crime Prevention Month WESTWOOD, Mass., Oct. 8 -- LoJack Corporation , the leader in stolen vehicle recovery technology, today announced its "Street Smarts" consumer education program to help combat vehicle theft. The program, w ... Continue reading
Appeals Court Upholds Lemon Law Rights of Consumers With Leased Vehicles
CHICAGO, Oct. 8 -- An Appeals Court in Illinois has overturned a Cook County Circuit Court's decision and upheld the lemon law rights of consumers who lease their vehicles. The Appellate Court recognized that "public policy is best served by affording long-term automobile lessees the same rights afforded to buyers." Th ... Continue reading
Alcoa Inc: 3rd Quarter Results
NEW YORK-- Alcoa's Income From Continuing Operations Rises 40 Percent Over Previous Year's Result Highlights of the quarter: -- Income from continuing operations at $283 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, is up 24 percent from the $229 million, or $0.27 per share, in the previous quarter and up 40 percent from the $2 ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Military Contract to Develop Fuel Cell Vehicle
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 8 -- Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army TARDEC-NAC (National Automotive Center) to develop and demonstrate a high performance, hydrogen fuel cell powered light-duty, special operations vehicle. The vehicle will be d ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports 2003 Third Quarter Results
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 8 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2003. Total revenues for the third quarter increased to $160.6 million compared to revenues of $136.4 million in the prior-year period. Operating income was $59. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Oct. 8 -- For car owners, spring and summer are the most popular seasons to wash and wax their cars. But for their cars, winter is the best season -- especially in cold climates when dirt and corrosive road salts are prevalent. The International Carwash Association (ICA), a not-for-profit trade association com ... Continue reading
AAA Reports That Motor Oil is Vehicle's Third Cooling System
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 8 -- During AAA's Car Care Month in October, AAA reminds motorists their vehicles actually have three cooling systems. "Vehicles have an air-conditioning system and an engine cooling system composed of a water pump, radiator and liquid coolant," says Gary Klopp, Director of AAA Automotive Services. "M ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company joined Kia Motors America (KMA) today in announcing the completion of the pilot phase of a new Dealer Communication System Network (DCSN) for Kia retail outlets in the United States. The pilot is a result of a three-year agreement that names Reynolds as a provid ... Continue reading
General Motors supports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) decision to adopt the Fishhook maneuver to fulfill the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act mandate for rollover ratings based on dynamic driving maneuvers. GM has previously recommended to NH ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Wants to Extend CEO Schrempp's Contract
NEW YORK October 8, 2003; Dow Jones reported that five years after the merger that created DaimlerChrysler AG , the German-American auto maker is struggling in nearly every corner of its global empire, Wednesday's Wall Street Journal reported. Although investors often have criticized Chief Executive Jurgen Schrempp for ... Continue reading
BOSTON, Oct. 7 -- Distinguished alliance practitioners and thought leaders from a wide range of industries, including IT, communications, energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, legal, not-for-profit, retail and government, will provide critical strategies and insights on how to effectively develop and manage ... Continue reading
SAFE KIDS to Release New National Study on Stop Sign Compliance
D.C. SAFE KIDS, Dignitaries, Health Advocates and FedEx Express Volunteers Walk to School for Safety with Children on International Walk to School Day (Oct. 8) **** PHOTO OPPORTUNITY **** WHEN: Wednesday, October 8, 2003 PHOTO OPPORTUNITY 8:15 a.m. - Volunteers, dignitaries and FedEx employee volunteers begin walking t ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Announces Settlement Discussions
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Oct. 7 -- Turbodyne Technologies Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TRBD; Berlin: TUD) (the "Company") announced today that it is in discussions with Honeywell Transportation and Power Systems, a division of Allied Signal Inc. ("Honeywell") with respect to a possible settlement of the outstanding disputes b ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Purchases Specialty Trailer Components Maker ET&T Frames, Inc.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 7 -- Drew Industries Incorporated (AMEX:DW) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., has acquired certain business and assets of Elkhart, Ind.-based ET&T Frames, Inc. ET&T Frames manufactures chassis primarily for specialty trailer units, consisting of park mo ... Continue reading
NAASCAR: Team Target UAW-GM 500 Advance
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, UAW-GM Quality 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: UAW-GM Quality 500 (race 30 of 36) TRACK: Lowe's Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Thursday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. ET RACE: Saturday, October 11, 7:20 p.m. ET BROADCAST: NBC television and PRN radio TARGET TEAM FACTS: -Energizer Paint Scheme: Ca ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct. 7 -- James Bond would be envious. It took him 40 years and 20 movies to drive many of the world's best and sexiest head- turning vehicles. At the Night of Excellence, a Children's Hospital of Michigan fundraiser that is being held Monday evening, October 13 at Western Golf and Country Club, the high bidde ... Continue reading
Vintage Cars, Historic Bikes Kick Off New York's 2003 Columbus Day Parade
Ducati, Lancia and Cistilia to Roll up Fifth Avenue NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- When Italian fashion czar Roberto Cavalli -- the 62-year old man who has dressed Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez -- rolls up Fifth Avenue as Grand Marshal of the 2003 Columbus Day Parade, he will be riding in style, and he will most definitely no ... Continue reading
Arie Luyendyk, Jr. Pre-Texas Report
ARIE LUYENDYK, JR. PRE-RACE REPORT For Immediate Release October 8, 2003 INDY RACING LEAGUE MENARDS INFINITI PRO SERIES TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, FT. WORTH, TEXAS "dreamerscandles.com 100" 12th race out of 12-race season PRE-RACE REPORT DRIVER: ARIE LUYENDYK, JR. #5 SINDEN RACING SERVICE DALLARA / INFINITI / FIRESTONE Arie ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- According to today's Wall Street Journal, a new "study" concludes that "car drivers may be overpaying their insurance premiums by about 10% to 15% a year." The reason cited is that "owners of smaller cars end up paying more to cover the increased risk and damage the larger vehicle can cause." The ... Continue reading
Washington State Seat Belt Use Rate - Highest on the Planet Earth
SEATTLE, Oct. 7 -- Washington State's seat belt use rate, which was the highest ever reported in the United States, is now among the highest in the world, according to a study just released from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. "The primary seat belt law and the Click it or Ticket Project will have saved over ... Continue reading
IMPCO Signs Contract With Hino Motors of Japan to Develop CNG Buses for Southeast Asian Market
CERRITOS, Calif., Oct. 7 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. today announced that the company has recently signed a contract with Hino Motors, Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan to develop and sell CNG fuel systems to power buses intended for the Southeast Asian market. Under the terms of the development program, IMPCO will develop and cert ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Top Funny Car Driver Visits Schools for Youth & Education
DALLAS--Oct. 7, 2003-- WHAT: Top rated Funny Car Driver Gary Densham - a top driver on John Force's Racing Team is in town to compete in the O'Reilly Fall Nationals. However, it's what he's doing in his spare time that has teens taking notice. He's using the attraction of his motorsports career to motivate young studen ... Continue reading
Jay Guy Named #10 Pontiac Crew Chief
(please let me know if you would like a jpg of Guy & Benson together) Jay Guy Named #10 Valvoline Pontiac Crew Chief Valvoline Racing announced Tuesday that Jay Guy will serve as crew chief of the #10 Valvoline Pontiac for the remainder of the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup season. Guy, who served as car chief this season, re ... Continue reading
NASCAR: #10 Benson Charlotte Preview
Benson Charlotte Preview #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson likes this weekend’s new night racing schedule at Lowes Motor Speedway. Benson said the Charlotte race for the NASCAR Winston Cup race teams is kind of like a high school or college football team’s homecoming game. The stands are full of fr ... Continue reading
IRL: Takagi-Giaffone Texas Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Takagi, Giaffone Wind Up 2003 IndyCar Series Campaign at Texas Pre-Race Notes/Quotes - Chevy 500 - Oct. 10-12, 2003 Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, Texas - 1.5-Mile Tri-Oval Round 16 of 16 on the 2003 IRL IndyCar Series T ... Continue reading
Motorola Sponsors Green Car and Safe Driving Exposition
Events October 7-10 to Showcase Environmental Vehicles and Promote Safe Driving SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct 7 -- Motorola, Inc. is sponsoring a Green Car and Safe Driving Exposition Oct. 7-10 at several Motorola campuses in the Chicago area to showcase alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), advanced technology hybrid vehicles, an ... Continue reading
New Fletcher Jones Imports Dealership to Be Magnificent - Why Not It Is In Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS--Oct. 7, 2003--When the new Fletcher Jones Imports automotive dealership opens next week, it will be perhaps the finest automotive dealership in the world. The new home of Mercedes Benz in Las Vegas sits on almost 7 acres of land and offers 205,000 square feet of showroom, administration and service and meeti ... Continue reading
MACSTEEL and Sanyo Special Steel Sign Technical Agreements
HOUSTON, Oct. 7 -- Quanex Corporation , an industry-leading manufacturer of engineered materials and components for the Vehicular Products and Building Products markets, announced today that MACSTEEL, its engineered steel bar division and Sanyo Special Steel Company, Ltd. have signed agreements for the transfer of tech ... Continue reading
Nancy Rae, Chrysler Group Head of Human Resources Recognized as Leading HR Executive
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8 -- Nancy Rae, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President-Human Resources, has been recognized as one of America's leading corporate human resources executives by Human Resource Executive Magazine. Rae is one of four individuals honored with the prestigious HR Honor Roll Award for leadership and contribut ... Continue reading
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