Jun 16, 2003
WASHINGTON--June 16, 2003--The 100 best high school automotive technicians from each state will go head to head in the national finals of the FORD/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, held on June 24 in Washington, D.C. The contestants are competing for more than $6 million in scholarships and prizes. "While many high ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2003
CCITRIAD's AConneX(TM) and MISG's TransLink(TM) Will Enable Complete Circle Of Connectivity From Service Dealers to Distributors to Warehouses To Manufacturers AUSTIN, Texas and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 16 -- CCITRIAD, an industry leader in data services, management and information systems for the automotive ... Continue reading
Simula Announces Agreement for Sale of Automotive Safety Division
Jun 16, 2003
TEMPE, Ariz. & PARIS--June 16, 2003--Simula Inc. (AMEX:SMU) and The Zodiac Group (SRD:12568) announced today that Zodiac will acquire Simula Automotive Safety Devices, Inc. ("ASD"). Under the definitive agreement, Zodiac will purchase substantially all of the assets and assume certain liabilities of ASD. The purchase p ... Continue reading
IRWIN Industrial Tools to Sponsor Kurt Busch in Four Races
Jun 14, 2003
BROOKLYN, Mich., June 14 -- It was announced today that Kurt Busch's #97 Roush Racing Ford will don the new trademark blue and yellow colors of IRWIN Industrial Tools beginning with the NASCAR Winston Cup race at Daytona International Speedway on July 5, 2003. The announcement was made at Michigan International Speedwa ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2003
BETHESDA, Md., June 12 -- With the July 4 holiday landing on a Friday, many Americans will take advantage of the long weekend by driving out of town. In light of the higher gasoline prices this year, the Car Care Council is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work. "Millions of dollars worth of ... Continue reading
Timothy Manganello Elected Chairman of BorgWarner; John Fiedler Retires
Jun 13, 2003
CHICAGO, June 12 -- The Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. has announced the election of Timothy M. Manganello, 53, as its chairman and CEO. Previously, he was President and CEO of BorgWarner Inc. Manganello succeeds John F. Fiedler, who retired as chairman last month. Fiedler, 65, became BorgWarner's chairman and C ... Continue reading
SmarTire Systems Reports Improved Third Quarter Revenues
Jun 12, 2003
Recent growth in product sales reflects diversified marketing strategy SMTR: OTCBB RICHMOND, BC, June 12 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR: OTCBB), a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, today announced results for the third fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2003. SmarTire reports all res ... Continue reading
AutoZone Announces Additional Stock Repurchase
Jun 12, 2003
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 11 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of the company's common stock, in connection with the ongoing share repurchase program. The company has almost completed the repurchase of the $500 million in common stock auth ... Continue reading
Engine Manufacturers Reach Innovative Accord with EPA and California to Help Assure Cleaner Air
Jun 11, 2003
CHICAGO--June 11, 2003--The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) announced today that they have reached an important and ground-breaking agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) that will produce significant real-world improvements in air qual ... Continue reading
American Drivers Willing to Pay-Up to $2,668 to "Keep Their Baby" and Delay Trade-Ins.
Jun 11, 2003
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--June 11, 2003--Stocks, bonds, mutual funds? How about that car in your driveway? A new consumer poll finds the repair and maintenance of a car, SUV or light truck may become an investment vehicle of choice. According to results of the AutoZone Breaking Point Survey reported today, the majority of Americ ... Continue reading
Nextel, Motorola and Symbol Technologies Offer First Wireless Bar Code Scanner for Mobile Phones
Jun 11, 2003
RESTON, Va., PLANTATION, Fla. & HOLTSVILLE, N.Y.-- June 11, 2003-- Scanning Attachment Works Seamlessly in Conjunction with Nextel's Wireless Packet Data Network Nextel Communications Inc. , Motorola, Inc. and Symbol Technologies, Inc. today announced the availability of the first bar code scanner attachment for mobile ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Named Finalist for Prestigious Retail Systems 2003 Achievement Award
Jun 11, 2003
Evant Deployment Garners Auto Parts Retailer Top Three Spot in Corporate Inventory Management System Category SAN FRANCISCO, June 11 -- Evant, a leading provider of retail management solutions, today announced that O'Reilly Automotive was named one of three finalists in the Best in Corporate Systems Category of the Ret ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2003
NORTH READING, Mass.--June 10, 2003--Teradyne's Assembly Test Division, a global leader in electronics testing and production solutions, announced today the immediate availability of SafeTest protection technologies on its line of TestStation(TM) in-circuit test (ICT) systems. SafeTest(TM) protection technologies prote ... Continue reading
Alcoa Aluminum Forged Wheels Featured on Limited Edition Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Tomb Raider
Jun 11, 2003
Asset Caption: Based on the Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon designed and created specifically for the movie, the Wrangler Rubicon Tomb Raider model highlights the unbeatable capability of the Wrangler Rubicon in extreme conditions. 16-inch Alcoa forged aluminum wheels are one of the unique exterior features on the limited edit ... Continue reading
Chuck Sinclair to Lead Goodyear Global Communications
Jun 11, 2003
AKRON, Ohio, June 10 -- Charles L. (Chuck) Sinclair has been named senior vice president, global communications of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , reporting to president and chief executive officer Robert J. Keegan. Sinclair will be responsible for leading Goodyear's global team of communications professionals in ... Continue reading
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