Equus Products, Inc. Offers Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Car Lover
May 27, 2004
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--May 26, 2004--Whether dad's a full-blown grease monkey, occasional tinkerer or "wanna be" weekend mechanic, we have an automotive gift idea that's sure to please. Equus Products, Inc., offers these suggestions for Father's Day and everyday: -- INNOVA(R) 3100 OBD II Code Reader. Find out why the ... Continue reading
Amerityre Retains Services of Key Tire Expert
May 27, 2004
BOULDER CITY, Nev., May 26 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) . Amerityre Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Thomas Oare to provide Amerityre with engineering expertise in connection with Amerityre's continued development of its polyurethane tire technology. Mr. Oare is ... Continue reading
Guidepoint Adding Car Dealers Nationwide
May 27, 2004
GPS tracking & convenience service reports 20 percent growth since January PONTIAC, Mich., May 26 -- GPSi today announced the number of car dealers actively selling the Guidepoint(TM) telematics system expanded 20 percent in the first four months of 2004. The Pontiac, Mich.-based supplier of telematics systems and serv ... Continue reading
Educational Campaign Urges Vehicle Owners, Insurance Industry to 'Know the Facts'
May 26, 2004
PITTSBURGH, May 26 -- The windshield is a critical part of a vehicle's safety system. This and other facts are at the heart of "Know the Facts," a new educational campaign designed to inform vehicle owners, insurance agents and the companies they represent about the specialty nature of auto glass replacement and repair ... Continue reading
Sony and Ford Team up to Bring 'Sound Designed By Sony' to New Ford Focus Cars
May 26, 2004
SAN DIEGO, May 26 -- Two of the world's most popular brands, Sony and Ford, are joining forces to outfit the 2005 Ford Focus an with an a amazing sound system that is sure to wow even the most discriminating sports-compact enthusiast. For the first time, new Ford Focus three, five and four-door models can be outfitted ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Enters Negotiations with Tier 1 Automotive Provider
May 26, 2004
DRAPER, Utah--May 26, 2004--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: FLXT) today announced they have met and begun negotiating with a leading provider of components and integrated systems for the automotive industry. At the customer's request, executives from Flexpoint, owners of numerous patented automotive applic ... Continue reading
ACDelco Undercar Targets Vintage Corvette Owners In Texas
May 26, 2004
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TEXAS - ACDelco put in a discreet appearance at the 15th Annual Lone Star Corvette Classic at the Texas Motor Speedway, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, May 14-15. The marketer of aftermarket replacement parts contributed a wide variety of Corvette UnderCar replacement parts for a charity raffle conducted b ... Continue reading
AutoZone EPS Up 29%; Sales +6%, Same Store Sales +2%
May 26, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 26 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.360 billion for its third fiscal quarter (12 weeks) ended May 8, 2004, an increase of 5.6% from fiscal 2003. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, increased 2% for the quarter. Retail same store sales were up 1% while c ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus, Inc. To Open First combined Retail and ValuGard Processing Center in Cincinnati, OH
May 26, 2004
CINCINNATI--May 26, 2004--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $38 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessory industry, today announced it is the process of opening a new company location in the Beechmont area of Cincinnati. The location was the second location for Auto Pr ... Continue reading
Visteon Appoints James F. Palmer Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
May 26, 2004
DEARBORN, Michigan, May 26 -- Visteon Corporation today announced the appointment of James F. Palmer, 54, as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 2. Palmer brings more than 30 years' experience in finance and accounting to Visteon, having served in a variety of senior management position ... Continue reading
C.A.C. Media & Video Without Boundaries(TM) Announce USB Peripheral Support
May 25, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE C.A.C. Media and Video Without Boundaries(TM) Announce USB Peripheral Support for Its MediaREADY(TM) Convergence Software Suite New USB 1.0 and 2.0 Capability Will Enable Users to Connect Wide Range of Entertainment, Storage, and Control Devices to MediaREADY(TM) Convergent Internet DVD/CD Player ... Continue reading
Hitachi, TOKICO and Hitachi Unisia Automotive Sign Merger Agreement
May 25, 2004
TOKYO--May 25, 2004--Hitachi, Ltd. ('Hitachi'), TOKICO LTD. ('TOKICO') and Hitachi Unisia Automotive, Ltd. ('Unisia') announced that they have signed a merger agreement today. This agreement is based on merger memorandum of understanding dated March 26, 2004. ... Continue reading
May 25, 2004
CRANFIELD, England, May 25 -- Ford Motor Company Limited has added the Smartnav satellite navigation system by Trafficmaster to its range of Supplier Branded Accessories for fitment on all Ford models. Smartnav will be available across the Ford dealership network in the UK from 7th June 2004. Ford has consistently seen ... Continue reading
Fonix Hands Free Phone Solution Demonstrated at the Telematics Detroit 2004 Conference
May 25, 2004
SALT LAKE CITY--May 25, 2004-- Extended Systems will demonstrate Fonix speech interface for vehicle telematics Fonix(R) Corp. (OTC BB: FNIX), an industry leader in delivering conversational speech solutions to consumer systems and devices for everyday use, announces that Extended Systems (ESI) will demonstrate the Foni ... Continue reading
Tips for Safe Night Driving from the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council
May 25, 2004
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 24 -- With the summer vacation season fast approaching, more drivers will soon take to the highways, traveling all hours of the day to reach their destinations. If you plan on driving after the sun goes down, it's important to remember that driving at night presents different challenge ... Continue reading
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