-- PHOTO & MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: The "GREAT BATTERY ROUNDUP(R)" is an effort to collect thousands of hazardous "stray" vehicle and boat batteries for recycling and support of a local environmental group. Batteries will be collected daily from April 19-26 at collection locations throughout the Southland. For every batter ... Continue reading
Audi to Offer XM on Nine 2004 Models Beginning This Summer
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- XM Satellite Radio today announced that Audi will offer XM as an option on the following 2004 models beginning later this summer: * Audi A4, Audi A4 Avant, Audi A4 Cabriolet * Audi S4, Audi S4 Avant * Audi A6, Audi A6 Avant * Audi allroad quattro * Audi A8 L "XM is pleased to make its service av ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., April 15 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that in April 2003, Institutional Shareholder Services released an updated Corporate Governance Quotient (CGQ) for Capital Automotive. According to the CGQ report, Capital ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Announces 21st Consecutive Increase in Quarterly Dividend
MCLEAN, Va., April 15 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4085 per share for the first quarter ending March 31, 2003. The dividend is payable on May 20, 2003 ... Continue reading
Kinro Creates New Division to Introduce Innovative New Technology WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 15 -- Drew Industries Incorporated (AMEX:DW) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kinro, Inc. will debut a revolutionary new one-piece tub/shower unit featuring two new innovations, the VEC(TM) technology and the VE ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 15 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation is exhibiting its latest aerospace sleeving and electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection products at the 2003 MRO Conference and Exhibition April 15- 17 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The annual conference features the latest in aviation maintenance, repair an ... Continue reading
JDA Software and CCITRIAD Announce Success at Parts Warehouse
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 15, 2003-- Auto Aftermarket Supplier Reduces Inventory Investment By 15% with Economic Forecasting and Inventory Optimization Applications JDA Software Group Inc. and CCITRIAD today announced that Parts Warehouse Inc. (PWI) has reduced inventory investment by 15 percent and increased service le ... Continue reading
Mercury General Corporation to Report First Quarter Results on April 28, 2003
LOS ANGELES, April 15 -- Mercury General Corporation , a major California automobile insurer with operations in several states reported that on Monday, April 28, 2003, the Company will release results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The Company also said that Chief Executive Officer, George Joseph and Presi ... Continue reading
-- ABSTRACT: The seminar is designed for engineers needing to perform accurate analysis of interconnect links quickly and efficiently, and to take full advantage of measurement instrumentation in that analysis. Information presented helps attendees understand and analyze impedance, S-parameters, and eye diagram tests, ... Continue reading
Sears Names TNT Logistics North America as a Partner in Progress
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--April 15, 2003--TNT Logistics North America, a division of TPG N.V. , has been named as a Sears Partner in Progress for 2002. This prestigious award is presented annually to a select group of vendor companies that supply Sears, Roebuck and Co. with quality products and services, from apparel, applia ... Continue reading
SAN MATEO, Calif.--April 15, 2003-- Fifty New Industry-Specific Integration Applications Now Available with UAN 2.0 Siebel Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of multichannel eBusiness applications software, today announced that it has increased its commitment to Universal Application Network (UAN) with the delivery of ... Continue reading
Toyota décerne à Valeo le prix "Achievement Award" et des "Recognition certificates"
Paris, France, April 15 -- Valeo, numéro un mondial dans le système d'éclairage automobile a annoncé aujourd'hui avoir reçu le prestigieux "Achievement Award" de Toyota dans la catégorie Gestion de projets pour le lancement série des projecteurs de la nouvelle Toyota Yaris, récemment commercialisée en Europe. ... Continue reading
Valeo receives achievement award and quality recognition from Toyota
Paris, France, April 15 -- Valeo, the world leader in automotive lighting systems, today announced that it had received the "Achievement Award" from Toyota in the project management category for the supply of headlamps the new Toyota Yaris super-mini, recently launched in Europe. Valeo also received quality recognition ... Continue reading
AIAG Assists OEMs, Suppliers with TREAD Act Compliance
Recommended Business Practices, Educational Events Offered In Advance of Aug. 31 NHTSA Reporting Deadline SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 15 -- By developing recommended business practices materials and providing educational seminars for its members, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is helping the automotive indust ... Continue reading
Audi to Offer Sirius in New Vehicles
NEW YORK, April 15 -- SIRIUS , the premier satellite radio broadcaster, today announced that SIRIUS receivers will be available as a dealer option on most of Audi's 2004 model year vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYTH125 ) Beginning with the entire line-up of A4 (A4, A4 Avant, A4 Cabriolet ... Continue reading
Bold New Look for the Famous Jaguar Brand Announced at 2003 New York International Auto Show
Launch of New Advertising Tagline Aligns With Brand Personality NEW YORK, April 15 -- Jaguar, one of the most recognized commercial brand names, will update its corporate identity from today. The British luxury car manufacturer will project a more contemporary brand identity in all of its consumer communications and cl ... Continue reading
ROSEMONT, Ill.--April 15, 2003--CogniTens Ltd., manufacturer of 3D non-contact measurement solutions, and QMC LLC, integrator of dimensional and quality engineering solutions, announced they have reached a mutual agreement for integration and distribution of OptiCell, an automated 3D non-contact robotic cell for on-lin ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Adds Director of European Business Development, Opens Frankfurt Office
FRANKFURT, Germany, April 15 -- CSM Worldwide, the global leader in providing market foresight to the automotive industry, is pleased to announce Jens-U. Hahn has joined the firm as European business development director. Hahn will be responsible for sales, customer service and marketing of CSM Worldwide products and s ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. Closes Sponsorship Contract With Hills Brothers Coffee
Contract Leads the Way to Record 2003 DENVER, N.C., April 15 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: JVTT) announced today that it has closed a sponsorship contract with Hills Brothers Coffee, setting the stage for a record-breaking 2003. Winston Cup Champion Dale Jarrett stated, "We are extremely excit ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Announces New Product Line for Motorcycle Aftermarket Leading To Increased Sales
SUNRISE, Fla., April 15 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of innovative motorcycle parts and accessories to the motorcycle aftermarket and general merchandise markets, today announced the Company's new product, Light-up Translucent "Flame Sliders." Labeled by the Company as the hottest product to hi ... Continue reading
Global Pocket PC Signs Provider Agreement With Momentum BMW for Aftermarket Navigation Systems
HOUSTON--April 15, 2003--Wireless industry innovators Integrated Services Group (OTC-PK:ISVG) announced today that Global Pocket PC Solutions, one of ISVG's affiliates, signed a provider contract with Momentum BMW of Houston, an authorized franchise for BMW North America. Elizabeth Ferris, CEO of ISVG, stated, "As per ... Continue reading
Messier-Bugatti-Tracer and Spirit Airlines Ink $12 Million Wheel & Brake Repair and Overhaul Deal
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15 -- Messier-Bugatti-Tracer has announced a new five-year contract to provide wheel and brake services and rotable parts pool support for Spirit Airlines. MBT, a joint venture of Messier-Bugatti and Tracer Repair & Overhaul, will support Spirit's fleet of 26 Boeing MD82/83 Series aircraft. ... Continue reading
**Award Winners to Be Honored at Special Gala Event Tonight, April 15th In New York City** Vehicles From BMW, Chevrolet, Infiniti, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Land Rover, Mini, Porsche, Volkswagen Receive Honors WHAT: Automobile Magazine Presents The 2003 Readers' Choice All-Star Awards. Join PRIMEDIA's Automobile Magazine in an ... Continue reading
Valeo wird von Toyota mit " Achievement Award" und "Recognition Certificates" ausgezeichnet
Paris, Frankreich, April 15 -- Valeo, der weltweit führende Hersteller von Beleuchtungssystemen für Automobile, gab heute bekannt, von Toyota mit dem ‚Achievement Award' in der Kategorie Projektmanagement ausgezeichnet worden zu sein, für die Entwicklung der Scheinwerfer des neuen Toyota Yaris, der vor kurzem ... Continue reading
CCITRIAD and JDA Software Announce Success at Parts Warehouse, Extend Agreement
Auto Aftermarket Supplier Reduces Inventory Investment By 15% With Economic Forecasting and Inventory Optimization Applications AUSTIN, Texas and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 15 -- CCITRIAD and JDA(R) Software Group, Inc. today announced that Parts Warehouse, Inc. (PWI), has reduced inventory investment by 15 percent and i ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Announces Award of Advanced Non-Contacting Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor
ELKHART, Ind.--April 15, 2003--CTS Corporation , a global leader in resistive and non-contacting based automotive sensors, today announced the award of Non-Contacting Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Sensor business from a major European Tier One supplier for use on advanced EGR valves. These valves will be used in pass ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Takes Decisive Step Due to Vicarious Liability Legislation
- Chrysler Financial and Mercedes-Benz Credit raise acquisition fees on all new leases in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Kentucky - Increase begins May 1, 2003 - Garage location determines if fee is applicable - Company urges legislators to change antiquated law FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- DaimlerChry ... Continue reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 15 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, received notification yesterday that it has been named a Worldwide Finalist for a 21st- Century Achievement Award in Computerworld's Honors Program. The Company was named a Laureate and presented with the Compu ... Continue reading
BOSTON--April 15, 2003--Invention Machine Corporation (www.invention-machine.com), the leading provider of Enterprise Innovation Software and Services to the Global 5000, announced today the completion of a $5 million round of financing with Trident Capital. This amount is in addition to the $ 7.5 million secured by In ... Continue reading
LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is Linked to Region's Law Enforcement Agencies, Providing Powerful Solution to Rising Auto Theft Rates SEATTLE, Wash., April 15 -- The citizens of the Puget Sound region can rest a little easier today knowing that if they install one of LoJack's stolen vehicle recovery systems, the ... Continue reading
Mazda Hosts World's Largest Performance Driving School and Competitive Driving Event
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--April 15, 2003-- More than 20,000 Car Lovers Will Learn Performance Driving Techniques from Top Pro Instructors, Compete Nationally for Prizes and Acclaim; First Three Sold-Out Events Captivate Enthusiasts, Neophytes Alike Professional racing drivers are trained to drive at speeds exceeding 200 ... Continue reading
Menlo Worldwide Names Al Harrah Director of Business Development -- Automotive for Menlo Worldwide
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--April 15, 2003--Menlo Worldwide today announced that C. Alan Harrah has joined the company as director of business development responsible for growing revenue at Vector SCM, a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and CNF Inc. that serves as GM's lead logistics manager worldwide. Vector SCM is ... Continue reading
Military Personnel, Immediate Families Offered Free CARFAX Vehicle History Reports Through April 24
FAIRFAX, Va.--April 15, 2003--CARFAX is offering free Vehicle History Reports to all U.S. military personnel and their immediate families from April 15 to April 24, 2003. CARFAX Vehicle History Reports confirm a clean title history or identify problems with used cars, including salvage history, odometer fraud, flood da ... Continue reading
PICMG Holds Third AdvancedTCA Interoperability Workshop
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--April 15, 2003--The PICMG(R) specification group has completed the third in its series of AdvancedTCA(TM) (Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture) interoperability workshops, aimed at proving out the technologies in the PICMG 3.0 AdvancedTCA base specification. The March 25-27 event at Schroff's faci ... Continue reading
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AFL Awarded Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Contract
ALLEN PARK, Mich.--April 15, 2003--AFL Automotive announced today that it has been named the full-service supplier of electrical distribution systems (EDS) for the next generation Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Program. AFL will be responsible for the design and manufacturing of both wire harnesses and electrical centers f ... Continue reading
* Campaign Designed to Have General Market and Multicultural Appeal * Creative Team is GlobalHue, BBDO Detroit and The Arnell Group * Celine Dion's Music Continues from Earlier Chrysler Campaign * Multicultural Ad Is the First Ever Filmed In Harlem by Chrysler Group NEW YORK, April 15 -- New York City provides the back ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Reorganization and Promotions
NOVI, Mich., April 15 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced the reorganization of the Cooper-Standard Automotive Group. The new structure combines the North American and international operations of its Global Fluid Systems and Global Sealing Systems Divisions under two executive vice presidents. Jim Pifer is ... Continue reading
Corrected Official Trans-Am Series Points
There were several discrepancies in the official Drivers¹ points report distributed the Monday following the Sunday, April 13 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® race, part of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Attached are the correct current standings in PDF format. Also attached are the current Manufacturers¹, ... Continue reading
Free Family Membership Offered To NAACP's 10,000 Fight for Freedom Dinner Attendees With Test Drive at Chrysler Jeep Superstores DETROIT, April 15 -- The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is due for a big membership boost with a special promotion from Chrysler Jeep Superstores and DaimlerChrysler for ... Continue reading
GEICO Names Ko Grand-Prize Winner in National Safety Belt Poster Contest
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- With her classmates cheering her on, Elizabeth Ko stepped forward at a school assembly recently to accept her award as a grand-prize winner in GEICO's national poster contest. Ko, a tenth- grader at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, Md., earned top honors in the 12-15 age group by creating ... Continue reading
Law Officers Say Texas HB4 Would Let Ford Off the Hook
Severely Burned Officer, Dallas Police Association Point to Continuing Problems With Ford Patrol Car DALLAS, April 15 -- The following press release is being issued by the Corpus Christi, Texas, law firm of Perry & Haas, LLP: A Phoenix, Arizona, police officer who was severely burned and disfigured two years ago when h ... Continue reading
-- USDATA Corporation , a leading supplier of industrial automation software solutions, and Robotic Vision Systems Inc. ("RVSI"), a world leader in machine vision systems and direct part marking, verification, and reading technology, announced a strategic alliance to provide end-to-end traceability solutions for compon ... Continue reading
PACCAR Named as Finalist for American Business Awards
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 15, 2003--PACCAR Inc was named a finalist in three categories for the American Business Awards. PACCAR is competing in the Best Overall Company, Most Innovative Company and Best Product Development Organization categories. "PACCAR is honored to be one of only three companies in the United States ... Continue reading
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Accused of Failure to Enforce the Law OKLAHOMA CITY, April 15 -- The Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union (PACE) and representatives of the Ponca Indian Tribe charged Taiwanese-owned Continental Carbon Company with violations of the Clean ... Continue reading
Saturn Electronics & Engineering, Inc. Honored by General Motors as a 2002 Supplier of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- Saturn Electronics & Engineering, Inc. (Saturn) was named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and service. The award was given during ceremonies held Saturday, April 12 in Miami at the Miracle Theater. The 2002 award was ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
CANTON, Ohio, April 15 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2003 to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2003. It will be the 324th consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company. The Timken Compa ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Shareholders Elect New Director
CANTON, Ohio, April 15 -- At The Timken Company's annual meeting of shareholders today, General Joseph W. Ralston, USAF, Retired was elected to the board of directors for a three-year term, expiring at the 2006 annual meeting. Also at the annual meeting, Stanley C. Gault, John M. Timken, Jr., W. R. Timken, Jr. and Jacq ... Continue reading
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Allegis Group Services Honored by General Motors as a 2002 Supplier of the Year
HANOVER, Md.--April 15, 2003--Allegis Group Services was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 12 in Miami at the Miracle Theatre. "Allegis Group Services is representative of the ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reaches Agreement Regarding ANC Rental Matters
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15 -- AutoNation, Inc. , announced today that it has signed an agreement with ANC Rental Corporation ("ANC") and the Unsecured Creditors' Committee appointed in ANC's bankruptcy that resolves potential claims relating to ANC's bankruptcy, including potential claims arising out of the spin-o ... Continue reading
Castle Harlan Fund Acquires Leading Maker of Automotive Roof Racks, Towing Systems
NEW YORK, April 15 -- Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York merchant bank, and Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC, (AAS) the leading manufacturer of automotive roof racks and towing systems in North America and Europe, announced today that a private-equity investment fund organized and managed by Castle Harlan has acquired AA ... Continue reading
Clarion Technologies Releases Fiscal 2002 Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 15 -- Clarion Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLAR) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2002. Clarion's 2002 sales were $80.6 million versus $90.6 million in 2001. Despite the decrease in revenue, primarily due to softer markets, gross profit increased ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Subsidiary Signs Agreement with General Engine Products
ANDERSON, Ind., April 15 -- Franklin Power Products, Inc., a Delco Remy International company located in Franklin, Indiana has signed an agreement with General Engine Products (GEP), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM General, to remanufacture 6.5L V8 diesel engines and distribute new GEP 6.5 L "drop-in" engines. Under th ... Continue reading
Easing of War Anxiety Helps Push Gas Prices Down: AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
HOUSTON--April 15, 2003--The average gas price for Texas has dropped 10 cents since last month, reflecting a national drop in gas and crude oil prices from all-time highs created by war anxieties, according to the AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Statewide, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasolin ... Continue reading
NEEDHAM, Mass.--April 15, 2003--Global competition continues to increase, with research and development (R&D) beginning to move offshore along with manufacturing. Pressure to develop and bring to market products more quickly than competitors is rising, since those new products bring premium prices and higher profits. D ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces First Quarter 2003 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AKRON, Ohio, April 15 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report first quarter 2003 financial results on Wednesday, April 30, to be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m. EDT. Participating in the conference call will be Robert J. Keegan, president & chief executive officer; Robert W. Tieken, executiv ... Continue reading
Millipore's First Quarter: $0.44 Earnings Per Share on 13 Percent Revenue Growth
BILLERICA, Mass.--April 15, 2003--Millipore Corporation (NYSE/MIL) announced today that its first quarter sales were $187 million, up 13 percent from the same period of 2002. In local currency, revenue growth was 4 percent. First quarter earnings from continuing operations were $0.44 per share, compared to $0.40 per sh ... Continue reading
Newly Traded Issue: SFCI Commences Trading
IRVINE, Calif.--April 15, 2003--Surface Tech Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFCI), www.surfacetech.us., is the only company that has a patented method to resurface alloy wheels without removing them from the car (U.S. Patent 6,347,444). Surface Tech licensed technicians provide cost-saving solutions for more than 4,000 automobile d ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Announces Senior Executive's Departure
LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 15 -- Tenneco Automotive today announced that David G. Gabriel, senior vice president and general manager of the company's North American Aftermarket business unit, is leaving the company for a new opportunity outside the automotive industry. Gabriel has accepted the CEO position for a U.S. div ... Continue reading
Teradyne Announces First Quarter Results
BOSTON--April 15, 2003--Teradyne, Inc. reported sales of $334.6 million for the first quarter of 2003, and a net loss on a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis of $76.5 million, or $0.41 per share. The pro forma net loss for the first quarter of 2003 was $48.0 million, or $0.26 per share before asset i ... Continue reading
Werner Enterprises Reports Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Higher Operating Revenues and Earnings
OMAHA, Neb.--April 15, 2003--Werner Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation's largest truckload transportation companies, today reported higher operating revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Operating revenues increased 11% to $347.2 million compared to $312.6 million in first quarter 2002. N ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Centers Promotes Tom Coleman to Senior Vice President of California Operations
IRVINE, Calif.--April 15, 2003--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, announced the promotion of Tom Coleman to Senior Vice President of California Operations. Since its first acquisitions in January 1997, Caliber has rapidly grown to 68 ... Continue reading
Millipore's First Quarter: $0.44 Earnings Per Share on 13 Percent Revenue Growth
BILLERICA, Mass.--April 15, 2003--Millipore Corporation (NYSE/MIL) announced today that its first quarter sales were $187 million, up 13 percent from the same period of 2002. In local currency, revenue growth was 4 percent. First quarter earnings from continuing operations were $0.44 per share, compared to $0.40 per sh ... Continue reading
Nistevo Reaches Financial Milestone, Becomes Cash-Flow Positive
MINNEAPOLIS--April 15, 2003-- New and Existing Multi-Year, Annual Customer Subscriptions Help Nistevo's Transportation Network Achieve Critical Mass; Enables Company to Become Self-Sustaining Nistevo Corp., the leading Collaborative Logistics Network(SM) for transportation management, today announced that the company h ... Continue reading
S&P Asgn AmeriCredit Auto Recs Tr 2003-A-M Prelim Rtg
NEW YORK--April 15, 2003--Standard & Poor's--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its preliminary ratings to AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2003-A-M's $1 billion automobile receivable-backed notes series 2003-A-M (see list). The preliminary ratings are based on information as of April 15, 2003. S ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Awarded 2002 PACCAR Cost Management Partnership Award
COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 15, 2003--Cummins Inc. announced today that it has been awarded the 2002 PACCAR Cost Management Partnership (CMP) award. The award recognizes suppliers for innovative and efficient cost reduction ideas that benefit PACCAR, their suppliers and their common customers. Cummins is the only engine supp ... Continue reading
Sumitomo: To Produce Forged Crankshafts in China - Already Produces In USA
TOKYO April 15, 20043; Dow Jones reports that Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd. and Sumitomo Corp. said Tuesday they will set up a joint venture in China to produce and market forged crankshafts for automotive engines. They decided to establish a production base in China partly to ease the impact of steel import restricti ... Continue reading
Global Pocket PC Signs Provider Agreement With Momentum BMW for Aftermarket Navigation Systems
HOUSTON, April 15,2003; Wireless industry innovators Integrated Services Group (OTC-PK:ISVG) announced today that Global Pocket PC Solutions, one of ISVG's affiliates, signed a provider contract with Momentum BMW of Houston, an authorized franchise for BMW North America. Elizabeth Ferris, CEO of ISVG, stated, "As per t ... Continue reading
April 2003 Best Bargains Consumers Can Save Big When They ``Buy American''
LOS ANGELES--April 15, 2003--CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its April 2003 Best Bargains selections. Domestic manufacturers are responding to March's swelled inventories with a virtual flood of rebate and incentive programs, from rich cash-back offers to aggressive ze ... Continue reading
DETROIT April 15, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp.said they had stronger quarterly profits of $1.48 billion, but warned that it may not meet its earnings target for the full year due to uncertain global economic conditions. Detroit-based GM, the world's largest automaker, said ... Continue reading
Profits Soar At Honda's China Car Maker Partner Denway
HONG KONG, April 15, 2003; Tony Munroe writing for Reuters reported that Denway Motors Ltd, the China partner of Honda Motor Co, on Tuesday posted a 51 percent rise in 2002 earnings as increasingly wealthy Chinese snapped up its Accord sedans and Odyssey minivans. Investors are, however, bracing for intensifying compet ... Continue reading
Hamlin Expands into Hall Sensor Market with Micronas Agreement
FREIBURG, Germany and DISS, England, April 15 -- Hamlin, worldwide leading supplier of reed switches and sensor solutions for automotive, industrial, consumer and electronic products and Micronas, a leading supplier of IC and sensor system solutions for consumer electronics, multimedia systems and automotive electronic ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Provides Fiscal 2004 Financial Outlook
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--April 15, 2003--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. - Annual Comparable Store Sales Expected To Increase 4% - 6% - Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today provided its financial outlook for fiscal 2004 ending March 27, 2004. The Company currently expects fiscal 2004 earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $1.70 ... Continue reading
Roadway Corporation Announces First Quarter EPS of $0.42
AKRON, Ohio--April 15, 2003--Roadway Corporation , today reported that revenues for the twelve weeks constituting the Company's first quarter, which ended March 29, 2003, were $754,070,000, up 26% when compared to revenues of $598,967,000 for the same period last year. For the first quarter of 2003, the Company reporte ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Raises First-Quarter Earnings Per Share Guidance and Provides Outlook for Full-Year 2003
-- Expects first-quarter earnings per share greater than current consensus estimate -- -- Full-year expectations in line with consensus estimate -- WARREN, Ohio, April 15 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that it expects earnings per share for the first quarter to exceed its prior guidance and the current First Call ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: BorgWarner Inc. Announces 2003 First Quarter Results Conference Call Webcast
CHICAGO, April 15 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: 2003 First Quarter Results Conference Call When: April 22, 2003 11:00 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.bwauto.com/ How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contact: Mary E. Brevard, Director, Investor Relation ... Continue reading
Jaguar North America Announces Conservation Trust to Protect Namesake
NEW YORK, April 15 -- Jaguar North America announces the formation of the Jaguar Conservation Trust -- a new campaign to assist in the effort of preserving the company's namesake. The Jaguar Conservation Trust will provide grants and funding for projects that promote the preservation of the jaguar and its habitat. Stef ... Continue reading
Anark Studio Used to Bring Maserati.com to Life on CD-ROM
Maserati Chooses Anark's Multimedia Authoring Tool to Showcase Its Website for International Journalists at the Geneva Auto Show BOULDER, Colo., April 15 -- Anark(R) Corporation today announced that Maserati(TM) selected Anark Studio(TM) as its multimedia tool of choice to create its press kit CD-ROM for the internatio ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith First Quarter Net Earnings Increase 13 Percent
MILWAUKEE, April 15 -- First quarter 2003 net earnings for A. O. Smith Corporation increased 13 percent to $13.7 million compared with the $12.1 million earned during the same period in 2002. While net earnings improved 13 percent, the $.46 per share earnings in the first quarter fell below last year's $.50 per share. ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Returns to Profitability in the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2003
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 15 -- Fueled by sharply higher sales, Riviera Tool Co. (AMEX:RTC) today reported that it had returned to profitability in the second quarter of fiscal 2003. The Grand Rapids, Mich. designer and manufacturer of stamping die systems reported net income of $231,348, or $0.07 per diluted share, f ... Continue reading
GM says Polish plant to make new Opel model
WARSAW, April 15, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors will upgrade its Polish factory to produce the Astra II model, raising the plant's exports by about $200 million a year to $600 million, a GM spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday. Przemyslaw Byszewski said the carmaker would invest an unspecified amount within a ... Continue reading
SS United States Saved From Scrap Heap - To Be Restored and Return To Service - YEAH!
PHILADELPHIA, April 15, 2003; David Carauso writing for the AP repots that an ocean liner that was the biggest and fastest ever built in the United States, and a symbol of national prestige until it was left to rot on the Philadelphia waterfront, may soon sail again. Norwegian Cruise Lines said Monday it has purchased ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 14, 2003; The UAW and Health Alliance Plan (HAP) announced today that a majority of 285 clerical, support and maintenance workers at HAP worksites in Detroit and Southfield have voted in favor of UAW representation. The workers process bills, handle telephone inquiries and provide other support services ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Cars - Made On Ukraine
MOSCOW April 15, 2003 Dow Jones reports that German car maker Volkswagen AG plans to assemble Volkswagen cars at Ukraine's ZAO Eurocar plant from July, Eurocar said Tuesday. Eurocar will start assembling Passat models and later will produce Boras, Golfs and Polos. Eurocar already assembles Skoda cars by Skoda Automobil ... Continue reading
TOKYO, April 15, 2003; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Tokyo:7201.T - News), Japan's third-largest car maker, said on Tuesday domestic sales of its mainstay "March" subcompact hit a record 158,000 units in the just-ended business year. The strong sales of the March, along with its Teana luxury sedan and Alti ... Continue reading
Australian Car Industry Targets Fuel Use
CANBERRA, April 15, 2003; Reuters reported that Australia's car industry unveiled plans on Tuesday to reduce fuel consumption of new passenger cars by about 18 percent by 2010 to help cut emissions of carbon dioxide blamed for global warming. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries said a voluntary code of practic ... Continue reading
CORONA, Calif., April 14 -- Corona, CA based eKnowledge Group (BULLETIN BOARD: EKWL) announces that it has produced and released an e-Training program for Mazda North American Operations for the Mazda Full Circle Service Initiative. The program will be utilized at over 700 Mazda Dealerships throughout North America. Ga ... Continue reading
Diaz is Sixth at Long Beach Atlantic race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com LUIS DIAZ SCORES HARD EARNED SIXTH PLACE AT LONG BEACH ATLANTIC RACE LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 13, 2003) - Luis Diaz, of Mexico City, fell victim to another's error for a second consecutive race but still defied odds to claim sixth place in round two ... Continue reading
Subaru Introduces Baja(TM) Turbo at New York International Auto Show
What: Subaru of America, Inc., the only manufacturer to have all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle they make, will introduce the Baja(TM) Turbo at the New York International Auto Show. Baja Turbo is the third version of the brand's unique crossover vehicle that blends the versatility and ruggedness of ... Continue reading
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