GM Recalls 600,000 Mid-Size SUVs
DETROIT February 9, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. will recall about 636,000 mid-size sport utility vehicles from model years 2002 and 2003 to inspect and repair possible faulty windshield wiper equipment, the automaker said Monday. It said the condition has caused at least two accidents. The vehicles ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Automotive comprará el grupo de Chrysler Huntsville Electronics Operations
AUBURN HILLS (EEUU), February 9 -- Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation ha firmado un cuerdo de adquisición para la compra del grupo de Chrysler Huntsville Electronics sito en Huntsville, Alabama (EEUU). La planta fabrica productos electrónicos para la industria automovilística para Chrysler, Jeep y produc ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Sales for January Up 66%
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 9 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced that the company has finished the month of January very strong, with sales up 66% from the previous year and gross profit up 165% during the same period. Diamond Powersports recorded sales for January 2004 of $61,172 up 66% from ... Continue reading
Sarnatech BNL Ultra Low-Profile Plastic Bearing Solution Resolves KVH Industries Friction Problems
FOXBOROUGH, Mass.--Feb. 9, 2004-- Sarnatech Customer-made Bearing is 50 Percent Lighter at up to One-Half the Cost Sarnatech BNL, a world leader in the design and manufacturer of rolling element thermoplastic bearing assemblies, recently teamed with KVH Industries to produce two custom-designed parts that allow KVH's s ... Continue reading
Southwall Technologies Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2004--Southwall Technologies Inc. , a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, today announced that it has appointed Maury Austin as interim chief financial officer, effective February 9, 2004. Th ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind.--Feb. 9, 2004--Starcraft Corporation announced today financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 ending Dec. 28, 2003. For the first quarter of fiscal 2004, compared with the fiscal 2003 quarter: -- Revenues increased 10 percent to $43.8 million. -- Net income decreased to $1.3 million, or $0.25 ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE, Ohio--Feb. 9, 2004--TravelCenters of America (TA) is offering overnight stays in its quality motels for only $29.95 to travelers who reserve their rooms through the TA web site (www.tatravelcenters.com). TA will offer the reduced rates for a limited time to invite customers to experience for themselves how ea ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 9 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2003 financial results at 8:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. The company also scheduled a conference call on the same day at 10:00 a.m. EST, where John C. Plant, president and chie ... Continue reading
Wabash National Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 9 -- Wabash National Corporation announced today results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $219.8 million compared to $205.9 million for the same period last year. Net loss for the quarter was $1.7 million, including losses of $4.1 milli ... Continue reading
Actel Adds LIN and CAN Cores to Extensive Library of IP for Automotive FPGAs
Intelliga Integrated Design's Cores Meet Performance and Reliability Standards in Actel's ProASIC Plus, Axcelerator, SX/SX-A and RTSX-S Devices MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Strengthening its extensive portfolio of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) intellectual property (IP) cores targeting automotive application ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, UK--Feb. 9, 2004--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that they have agreed Heads of Agreement to acquire IFAct, LTD, a specialist in regulatory requirements of the General Insurance Standards Co ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 9 -- There's no doubt he's a visionary, but that's about the only thing folks agree on when it comes to Chris Bangle, BMW's controversial design chief. Read the story of his "promotion," which means he'll no longer be putting "Bangle butts" on cars like the new 5-Series. It's the lead story in Daily Editi ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Turbo Systems Forms SeohanWarner Turbo Systems Jusik Hoesa In Korea
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- BorgWarner Turbo Systems has announced the formation of a joint venture with Korea Flange Company Ltd. (KOFCO) for the manufacture and sale of turbochargers in Korea. The name of the joint venture is SeohanWarner Turbo Systems Jusik Hoesa. The legal term Jusik Hoesa is similar to a GmbH in Germany or ... Continue reading
Can Artam has signed with top FIA F3000 team Coloni Motorsport
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Chrysler Group's Huntsville Electronics Operations to Be Acquired By Siemens VDO Automotive
-- Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire the Chrysler Group's Huntsville Electronics operation located in Huntsville, Ala. The facility produces automotive electronics products for Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge products. A report from Siemens You can reach the story directly by ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Huntsville Electronics Operations To be Acquired by Siemens VDO Automotive
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire the Chrysler Group's Huntsville Electronics operation located in Huntsville, Ala. The facility produces automotive electronics products for Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge products. Through its production of ins ... Continue reading
Crown Royal IROC Racing Series - REMINDER
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Data Show Older Children Dying More Frequently, Not Buckling Up in Car Crashes, Says AAA Chicago
AURORA, Ill., Feb. 9 -- Children ages 8 to 15 ride unbuckled and die in car crashes at rates approaching those of adults, according to recent federal data. AAA Chicago urges parents to use Child Passenger Safety Week (Feb. 8-14) to reinforce the importance of proper seat belt and restraint use with children of all ages ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins $80 Million in New Business With Key Customer
Agreement With Sunrise Medical Solidifies Position in Durable Medical Equipment Segment TROY, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Delphi Corp.'s subsidiary, Delphi Medical Systems Corporation, secured $80 million in new business with Sunrise Medical, one of the world's largest manufacturers of homecare and extended care products. Over th ... Continue reading
FISHER/UNITECH Engineer Takes First Place in North America in SolidWorks Model Mania Design Contest
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2004--FISHER/UNITECH, a leading engineering technologies firm, is proud to announce that Jon Benavides, an application engineer at the company, took first place in North America, second place in the world, in the annual "Model Mania" design contest at the SolidWorks World Reseller Conference, held ... Continue reading
Gentex Names Los Vice President of Human Resources
ZEELAND, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, announces the appointment of Bruce Los as Vice President of Human Resources. Los brings over 20 years of experience in human resource management to his n ... Continue reading
GKN Earns 2003 Global Supplier Award From DaimlerChrysler
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- GKN plc was one of just eight suppliers to receive DaimlerChrysler's Global Supplier Award for outstanding performance in 2003. Tom Sidlik, the DaimlerChrysler board of management member responsible for global procurement and supply, presented the award to representatives of GKN Driveline ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Recognizes Fourth Quarter 2003 Safe Drivers
LOWELL, Ark.--Feb. 9, 2004--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. , one of the nation's largest publicly held truckload carriers, announced its fourth quarter 2003 one- and two-million mile safe drivers. J.B. Hunt rewards driver safety by recognizing those who drive one million safe miles with a cash award of $5,000. Driv ... Continue reading
Kon-Lin Initiates Coverage on Coach Industries Group
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 9, 2004--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) ("Coach"), a diversified holding company focused on the luxury automotive and limousine manufacturing industry, announced today that the Kon-Lin Research and Analysis Corp., a leading stock market research and newsletter service, has initiat ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2004--Referencing a news report which aired on the "CBS Evening News" on Friday evening (February 6), Attorney Joseph L. Lisoni today reiterated today that Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.'s Steeltex tire series is defective in both design and manufacturing and that the tire manufacturer is involve ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - Fourth quarter and year end 2003 results
AURORA, ON, Feb. 9 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG.A, MG.B; NYSE:MGA) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 on Thursday, February 26, 2004. We will hold our conference call on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EST (Toronto Time). The number to use fo ... Continue reading
Mahindra Group Acquires Majority Equity Stake in Bristlecone, Inc.
New Investment to Drive Growth in Europe and Asia and Additional Verticals SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Bristlecone, Inc., a leading provider of supply chain and business process solutions, and an implementation and development partner of SAP, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the ac ... Continue reading
Mazda to Launch SIRIUS Satellite Radio in Six Vehicle Lines
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced that SIRIUS is expected to be available as a dealer-installed option in the following schedule of Mazda vehicles: (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading
Modine Launches New Aluminum Radiator Technology for Heavy Duty Market
RACINE, Wis.--Feb. 9, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today a major product shift, offering for the first time a broad range of new aluminum radiators for the heavy duty off-highway market. Using its state of the art thermal transfer technology, Modine has differentiated its new off-highway radiators from ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Feb. 9, 2004--Approximately 56 percent of children ages 8 to 15 killed in car crashes in Texas were not wearing their safety belts, exceeding the statewide level of 46 percent for adults, according to a one-year analysis of traffic data by AAA Texas. According to the most recent Texas data available from 2001, ... Continue reading
Outsell Predicts Revolution in the Land of STM Giants
BURLINGAME, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2004-- Increasing turmoil and opportunity for both buyers and sellers in the $11 billion Scientific, Technical & Medical information sector Outsell, Inc., the only research and advisory firm that focuses exclusively on the Information Content (IC) Industry, today released new details in the ... Continue reading
ProAssurance Files $250 Million Universal Shelf Offering
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Feb. 9, 2004--ProAssurance Corporation has announced the filing of a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This registration statement will allow the Company to offer from time to time up to $250 million in common stock, preferred stock or debt securities. ... Continue reading
Race Car Simulators Announces Fourth International Agreement
INDIANAPOLIS--Feb. 9, 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.(TM) and I-Vision Technology of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Race Car Simulators, Inc. is ... Continue reading
Redesigned chryslerheritage.com Showcases Walter P. Chrysler Museum for Virtual Visitors
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- The bright, open atmosphere that greets visitors of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich. now welcomes virtual visitors through the Museum's newly redesigned web site at www.chryslerheritage.com . The site greets visitors with continuously revolving panoramic views of the M ... Continue reading
Safford & Baker Retains AutoCom Associates For PR
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2004--Safford & Baker, PLLC has retained AutoCom Associates for public relations and communication counseling, according to the firm's principals, Ralph R. Safford and Donald H. Baker Jr. As a full-service public relations agency, AutoCom Associates will support the communications effor ... Continue reading
Thanks to Teletouch, Flatbed Trailer Tracking Is No Longer Just the Stuff Of Dreams for TCI
TCI Selects Teletouch Tracking Systems to Monitor Its Fleet of Flatbed Trailers - Implementation Is First of Its Kind TYLER, Texas, Feb. 9 -- Until now, the ability to track flatbed trailers electronically and economically had been a holy grail of sorts for the trucking industry. Disenchanted with high-priced tracking ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Opens New Franchised Locations in Syracuse, NY and San Luis Obispo, CA
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 9 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the opening of two new franchised openings in Syracuse, New York, and San Luis Obispo, Calif. In Syracuse, Thrifty opens a new facility at 5400 S. Bay Road in North Syracuse, located two miles from Hancock ... Continue reading
United Defense Completes Acquisition of Kaiser Compositek
ARLINGTON, Va.--Feb. 9, 2004--United Defense Industries, Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Kaiser Compositek, Inc. (KCI) for $ 8.5 million to enhance and expand the development of highly advanced weapon systems and combat vehicles for the armed forces. Kaiser Compositek, locate ... Continue reading
Der Huntsville-Electronics-Betrieb der Chrysler-Gruppe wird durch Siemens VDO Automotive übernommen
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, February 10 -- Die Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation hat ein Abkommen zur Übernahme des Huntsville-Electronics-Betriebs der Chrysler-Gruppe in Huntsville, Alabama (USA), unterzeichnet. Der Betrieb stellt elektronisches Automobilzubehör für Fahrzeuge von Chrysler, Jeep(R) und Dodg ... Continue reading
Judge Lifted Prior Restraining Order Against Parent Company, Allowing Fleetwood to Pursue Monetary Damages Against Coleman; Will File Separate Suit Against Coachmen Industries RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer ... Continue reading
Jerry Mosingo Named COO of ASC Incorporated
DETROIT, Feb. 9 -- ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle development partner for automotive manufacturers, today announced Jerry L. Mosingo has been named chief operating officer, effective immediately. He replaces Scott Koepke, who has been named chief operating officer of ASC-Yachiyo Manufacturing Ltd. ( ... Continue reading
Top 20 Most Researched Vehicles on KBB.COM and What They Are Selling For
Kelley Blue Book Reports New Car Blue Book Values for Shopper's Most Wanted IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 -- Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com is the No. 1 online vehicle information resource among car-buyers. While most consumers visit kbb.com the for trade-in values, Kelley Blue also offers transaction prices and information on ne ... Continue reading
DealerTrack to Offer Integration with Advent Resources Inc. Point of Sale Systems
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Feb. 9, 2004--DealerTrack, Inc., a technology services company providing an end-to-end online auto finance solution through its DealerTrack(TM) platform, announced it has signed an integration agreement with Advent Resources Inc. This is a move that will offer direct DealerTrack connectivity to automoti ... Continue reading
Drag Racing Event Series Provides Legal Alternative for Hundreds of Valley Street Racers
PHOENIX, Feb. 9 -- DragRacing.com today announced its Sport Compact Only Nights (SCO Nights) schedule for 2004. Organized by DragRacing.com, the SCO Nights series gives local sport compact and import performance enthusiasts a fun and safer alternative to the dangerous -- and all too often deadly -- street racing scene. ... Continue reading
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2004-- Allied Exhaust Turns to CarParts Technologies for Cost Savings, Operational Improvements and Customer Relationship Management CarParts Technologies Inc. (CPT), the leading provider of open, eCommerce and business automation software solutions for the automotive aftermarket, t ... Continue reading
Median Age Of Cars Now 8.6 Years - Fewer U.S. Vehicles are Being Scrapped, Polk Reports
* Percentage of U.S. vehicles scrapped at 5.5%, lowest since 1993 * Car scrappage rate of 5.2%, lowest since 1948 * Median car age of 8.6 years, record levels two years running SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Vehicle scrappage rates declined 9.1 percent in 2003, according to R. L. Polk & Co. The number of passenger cars s ... Continue reading
General Motors, Shaquille O'Neal Present Rollin' 24 Deep: GM-All Car Showdown
Advertising Campaign Featuring Showdown Host Shaquille O'Neal LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9 -- General Motors Corp. will bring the world of sports and entertainment to the "City On Wheels" for an evening of philanthropic excitement and friendly rivalry via the first-ever Rollin' 24 Deep: GM All-Car Showdown. Taking place on Thur ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design(TM) China Display Heads to Automotive Hall of Fame
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 9 -- The popular Michelin Challenge Design(TM) exhibit from the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will be displayed at the Automotive Hall of Fame (AHF) in Dearborn, Mich. from Feb. 9, 2004 through April 2, 2004. Themed, "Designs for the emerging Chinese auto market," the 2004 Micheli ... Continue reading
Toyota Joins as Official Vehicle Sponsor for MS 150 Bike Tours
HOUSTON--Feb. 9, 2004--The National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Lone Star Chapter announced that Toyota has been named the official vehicle sponsor of the Chapter's statewide MS 150 Bike Tours. As an official corporate partner, Houston-based Gulf States Toyota will provide $30,000 in annual sponsorship and up to 50 su ... Continue reading
Nissan's ``Quest For Safety'' Campaign Supports National Child Passenger Safety Week
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and two local Los Angeles community organizations, PUENTE Learning Center and Crystal Stairs, are partnering to offer free child passenger safety seminars in support of National Child Passenger Safety Week. As part of NNA's Quest for Safety campaign, the f ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Joins EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership
STAMFORD, Conn.--Feb. 9, 2004-- Company Partners with EPA and over 40 Corporate Truck Fleets to Improve Fuel Efficiency and Reduce Emissions from Ground-Freight Transportation Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (EBB:CDTI)(AIM:CDT)(AIM:CDTS) announced today that it has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( ... Continue reading
LinkProof Delivers Full Link Availability from ADP Dealer Services Data Centers to Car Dealerships MAHWAH, N.J., Feb. 9 -- Radware the leading provider of Intelligent Application Switching (IAS) solutions ensuring the availability, performance and security of networked applications across the enterprise, announced that ... Continue reading
Safford & Baker Retains AutoCom Associates for PR
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 9 -- Safford & Baker, PLLC has retained AutoCom Associates for public relations and communication counseling, according to the firm's principals, Ralph R. Safford and Donald H. Baker Jr. As a full-service public relations agency, AutoCom Associates will support the communications efforts o ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: The Hot Wheels(R) Whips collection is a fresh new line of die-cast cars inspired by the nation's hottest custom car influencers -- Team Baurtwell, 310 Motoring and West Coast Customs. Certain to be the hottest cars in the 2004 Hot Wheels(R) adult collection, these vehicles embody all the features of the latest ... Continue reading
SRFKC Champions rewarded at banquet
February 8, 2004 For immediate release; SRFKC Champions rewarded at banquet Hard-earned hardware delivered to drivers WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO - The Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Series presented by Toronto Star Wheels held its 2003 Championship Awards Celebration on February 8, 2004 at La Vita Banquet & Conventio ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 9, 2004--Approximately 48 percent of children ages 8-15 killed in car crashes in California were not wearing their safety belts, exceeding the statewide level of 45 percent for adults, according to a one-year analysis of traffic data by the Automobile Club of Southern California. According to the most ... Continue reading
Mazda to Unveil Space Wagon Concept at 2004 Geneva International Motor Show
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda to Unveil Space Wagon Concept at 2004 Geneva International Motor Show Mazda <http://www.japancorp.net/topimg/Low_Mazda0209p.jpg> Hiroshima, Japan, Feb. 09, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation heads into the 74th Geneva International Motor Show* with th ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Daytona 500 2004 Qualifying
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 QUALIFYING DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY February 8, 2004 DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 8 BUDWEISER CHEVR ... Continue reading
Dodge Daytona 500 2004 Qualifying Notes
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004. Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Daytona 500 qualifying. 704-975-3232 JAMIE McMURRAY (No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) - qualified 11th "We really thought we'd be about three tenths slower than that. ... Continue reading
* Robert Allan Luckett of Whitewater, Wis. wins a new 2005 Chrysler Town & Country * Winner Footage - Monday, Feb. 9 2:00-2:15ET Telstar 6C/Transponder 4 (Downlink Freq. 3780-H); Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10:30-10:45ET AMC 3C /Transponder 8 (Downlink Freq. ... Continue reading
NHTSA Advises Parents, Caregivers: Child Safety Seats Can Be Reused after Minor Crash
Following a review of research on child safety seat performance, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revised its advice to parents and caregivers to allow reuse of the seats following a minor crash. This policy change was made to ensure that parents or caregive ... Continue reading
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