Fuore Design : Formula XF10 – A touch of Grand Prix
www.autoindex.org CLICK4More from AutoIndex.org Be it in the animal kingdom or in the urban jungle: the jaguar stands for elegance, matched with power and intelligence. Characteristics that add to the sovereignty with which these automotive felines command respect on all roads. These values formed the inspiration for F ... Continue reading
Dodge Tour de Georgia Wraps Up in Atlanta With Race Winners, Trophy Presentation
WHEN: Sunday, April 27, 2003 Approximately 4:45 - 6:10 p.m. following jersey presentation WHERE: Omni Hotel, 100 CNN Center CNN Room 4, Second Floor WHAT: Winning riders, race organizers and sponsors wrap up inaugural Dodge Tour de Georgia event. Information will include: * Overview of full race highlights * Announceme ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Top Auto Picks for 2003
The best models in 10 categories BEST CAR TESTED BMW 530i The 530i sports sedan achieved the highest overall score of any vehicle Consumer Reports has tested. It combines excellent handling and exceptional comfort with advanced safety features, responsive performance, and exquisite fit and finish. Priced at about $46,0 ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: What's Coming For 2004
A look ahead at new or redesigned models coming this year. Lexus RX330 Most new models emphasize versatility, performance, or both. About 30 new or significantly redesigned models were introduced for 2003, about 20 of which were sport-utility vehicles. For 2004, there’s a more balanced spread of new SUVs, minivan ... Continue reading
Auto Sales Seen Rebounding in April
DETROIT April 25, 2003;Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that the winding down of the Iraq war and aggressive incentives boosted U.S. new car and truck sales in April from weak levels earlier this year, analysts said. U.S. consumer confidence surged above economists' forecasts in April, rebounding from a nine- ... Continue reading
GM Recalls about 570,000 Trucks and SUV's for Faulty Mirror
DETROIT, April 25, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Friday it is recalling about 570,000 model year 1997-98 sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks and vans to repair a mirror control switch that could short-circuit, resulting in a fire. GM, the world's largest automaker, said it knew of 67 report ... Continue reading
AMERCO Brings $2.5 Billion Suit Against PricewaterhouseCoopers
PwC Audit Partner Admits "The Company asked the right questions. We gave them the wrong answers." RENO, Nev., April 21 -- AMERCO , The parent company of U-Haul, today announced that the Company has filed suit against its former auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The complaint seeks actual and punitive damages in e ... Continue reading
High Performance Prose Continues to Grow at a Record Pace While Broadening Its Client Base
Powersport Corp., Wax Poetic And Carla's Concoctions All Sign On With HPP NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 21 -- High Performance Prose Inc. (HPP) announced today that it continues to grow at a record pace, signing three new clients in March 2003. HPP welcomes Powersport Corp., creator of the California Custom Thunderbird; Wa ... Continue reading
O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Hires PR Firm Kermish-Geylin Chosen by Leading Vehicle Armorer
FAIRFIELD, Ohio, April 21 -- O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt, the largest and oldest vehicle armoring company, has chosen Kermish-Geylin Public Relations to provide strategic and tactical media relations in North America. KGPR (www.kgpr.com), based in Harrington Park, NJ, with offices in New England, Minnesota and Beverly Hil ... Continue reading
PERRIS, Calif., April 21 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: National R.V. Holdings, Inc. First Quarter FY 2003 Earnings Conference Call Webcast When: April 22, 2003 @ 02:00 PM Eastern Where: http://www.vcall.com/EventPage.asp?ID=83608 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to t ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Grand Opening of Vespa Hartford to Showcase Italy's Legendary Motor Scooter
-- ARRIVA VESPA! WHAT: Vespa(R), the definitive symbol of romance and freedom, makes its debut in Hartford this Saturday. The Vespa Hartford boutique features Vespa motor scooters, Vespa apparel and unique vehicle accessories in an environment that celebrates the fun and uniqueness of Vespa. Vespa Hartford's Grand Open ... Continue reading
allianceSoft and BakBone Software Announce Solution Installation at the Chrysler Group
SAN DIEGO--April 21, 2003--allianceSoft Inc., a Detroit-based provider of software solutions, and BakBone Software(TM) (OTCBB:BKBOF), a global provider of data recovery software, jointly announced today that they have been selected by the Chrysler Group to deliver a data protection solution for its Mopar parts and acce ... Continue reading
DARKHORSE AUTOSPORT LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE
DARKHORSE AUTOSPORT LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE TO PROFILE COMPANY AND CLIENTS MONROE, Ga., Monday, April 21, 2003 - Darkhorse Autosport is proud to announce the launch of its new web site, www.DarkhorseAutosport.com. The site will act as an introduction to Darkhorse Autosport, formerly Darkhorse Communications, a leader in ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces the 5th Annual 'Focus' Californopia Tour
Newly Trademarked 'Focus' Californopia Tour to Roll Out for Spring College Campus Tour Featuring the Cleaner & Meaner Focus PZEV LOS ANGELES, April 21 -- Ford Motor Company announced its fifth annual "Focus" Californopia Tour at eight California College campuses. The tour will feature Ford's Focus, voted for the last f ... Continue reading
Fullscope Announces Reseller Agreement with Microsoft Business Solutions
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--April 21, 2003-- Fullscope To Sell Microsoft Business Solutions-Axapta to Help Mid-market and Corporate Businesses Lower the Total Cost of Ownership Fullscope (www.fullscope.com), a leading provider of Collaborative Commerce solutions automating value chain collaboration, today announced that it has b ... Continue reading
GloTech Industries Introduces GlowLogos(TM)
New Product Utilizes the Company's Existing Proprietary Technology GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 21 -- GloTech Industries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GTHI) www.glowbike.com , today announced the market launch of GlowLogos(TM), an electroluminescent decal product that is designed to be affixed to vehicles and displays sports team ... Continue reading
Grammer Innovation Wins Key Volkswagen Systems Business; Requires Facility Expansions
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 21 -- Grammer AG - Automotive, a leading supplier of specialty automotive seating systems, will provide an innovative mid-console system with integrated armrest on the new Volkswagen Passat. With Grammer in the relatively new role of providing a complete system, the project includes the entire m ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--April 21, 2003--Fullscope (www.fullscope.com), a leading provider of Collaborative Commerce solutions automating value chain collaboration, today announced that it has been selected by Industries Training Corporation to replace its existing ERP solution with the Microsoft Axapta business solution. Ful ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports First Quarter Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--April 21, 2003--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2003. Sales for the first quarter of 2003 were $70.0 million, a 7% increase from sales of $65.1 million in the first quarter of 2002. Diluted earnings per share were $0.15 in the first quarter of 2003 compared ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Redlake Delivers High-Speed, High-Resolution Camera Using Wind River
-- Wind River , the worldwide market leader in embedded software and services, today announced that Redlake, an acknowledged leader in high-performance digital imaging, utilized a combination of Wind River integrated embedded technology and services to deliver the MotionXtra(tm) HG-100K -- a network-based, high-speed d ... Continue reading
Redlake Delivers High-Speed, High-Resolution Camera Using Wind River
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Embedded Systems Conference San Francisco 2003 NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.042103/bb1 ALAMEDA, Calif.--April 21, 2003-- Wind River's Services Team Enables Accelerated Design and Delivery of Re ... Continue reading
Redlake Delivers High-Speed, High-Resolution Camera Using Wind River
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Embedded Systems Conference San Francisco 2003 NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.042103/bb1 ALAMEDA, Calif.--April 21, 2003-- Wind River's Services Team Enables Accelerated Design and Delivery of Re ... Continue reading
LITTLETON, Mass.--April 21, 2003--Viisage Technology, Inc. , the leader in identity verification, announced today that the company received a contract extension from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles to manufacture secure digital drivers' licenses and state identification documents valued at $2.9 million. With this one ... Continue reading
WaveCrest Laboratories Names Former NATO Commander General Wesley K. Clark as Chairman
Company Will Commercialize Its Environmentally Friendly Propulsion Technology Across Numerous Transportation and Energy Applications, Including Automobiles WASHINGTON, April 21 -- WaveCrest Laboratories today announced that Gen. Wesley K. Clark, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and one of the nation's most highl ... Continue reading
Advanced Engine Technologies Realizes Performance Gains
Improvements To OX2 Engine Porting Yield Gains In Horsepower And Torque LOS ANGELES, April 21 -- Advanced Engine Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AENG) announced today that it has completed the first phase of OX2 Engine port re-engineering. AET engineers have successfully advanced the OX2 Engine's port shape and loca ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Announces Planned Common Share Offering
MCLEAN, Va., April 21 -- Capital Automotive REIT , today announced that it is commencing an underwritten public offering of 2,250,000 common shares. The Company will also grant the underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase up to 337,500 additional shares. All of the common shares are being sold by the Company. ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Earns Volvo Award of Excellence
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 21 -- Dana Corporation has been named one of five winners of the 2002 Volvo Car Corporation Award of Excellence. Dana's Victor Reinz division received the award for its thermal acoustical protective shields (TAPS) technology, found in the entire range of Volvo vehicles, including the award-winning V ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce First Quarter 2003 Financial Results
TULSA, Okla., April 21 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce first quarter 2003 financial results prior to market open on Thursday, April 24, 2003. A conference call to review the company's first quarter 2003 results will be held at 10:00 a.m. (central daylight time) on Thursday, April 24. Joe Cappy, C ... Continue reading
DST Output Clients Recognized for Excellence in Outsourcing
Ford Motor Credit and Xcel Energy Place as Semi-Finalists in Outsourcing Journal's Editor's Choice Competition KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 21 -- They're called the "Oscars of Outsourcing." Every year Outsourcing Journal recognizes "excellence in outsourcing relationships." This year two DST Output, Inc. clients -- Ford Mot ... Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--April 21, 2003--For the fifth consecutive year, FedEx Supply Chain Services (FSCS), a FedEx Corp. company that provides supply-chain management solutions, has earned a General Motors "Supplier of the Year" award for its overall business performance in providing GM with logistics services. The award was ... Continue reading
Hales Point Opener this Saturday
Hales Turns 55 Apr 26 Franklin, Wis., Apr. 21â”The Miller High Life ProStar racing series is set to begin the Hales Corners Speedway's (Franklin, Wis.) 55th season this coming Saturday, April 26. A full schedule of UMP late models, sportsmen, modifieds, Hales Whales and Mud Puppy point action will commence with qu ... Continue reading
MSC's Quiet Steel(TM) Featured on DaimlerChrysler Minivans
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- The 2003 Chrysler Town & Country, Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans feature a new cowl plenum manufactured with Quiet Steel(TM) from Material Sciences Corporation . It is DaimlerChrysler Corporation's first structural body implementation of this engineered multi- layer laminate, a ... Continue reading
Oakley's Scotty Cannon Likes Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals Round 6 of 23 Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway Race Date: April 25-27, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 OAKLEY'S SCOTTY CANNON A BRISTOL FAN BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 21, 2003) -- Scotty Cannon, the 1999 NHRA Ro ... Continue reading
OnCourse Company Supplies Cost Estimating Software to Metaldyne Corporation
NEW BERLIN, Wis., April 21 -- Micro Estimating Systems, an OnCourse Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: OCTH) company, announced that it would supply computer-aided estimating software to Metaldyne Corporation's Driveline & Transmission Group. The enterprise license provides worldwide access to Machine Shop Estimating (MSE) ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--April 21, 2003--Pharos Science & Applications Inc., a leading provider of portable navigation and location-based services, announced today it has been recognized by Microsoft Corporation's Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC) with the company's Partner Achievement Award. This award acknowledges a ... Continue reading
Quanex Corporation Quarterly Update - Fiscal Second Quarter 2003
Company Expects to Report Slightly Lower Earnings Versus Year Ago Record Results HOUSTON, April 21 -- Quanex Corporation , an industry-leading manufacturer of engineered materials and components for the Vehicular Products and Building Products markets, announced today that it expects to report second quarter diluted ea ... Continue reading
RC2 First Quarter 2003 Results Conference Call
BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--April 21, 2003--RC2 will release its first quarter 2003 earnings results at the close of the market on Tuesday, April 29, 2003. A conference call has been scheduled on the same day with the management of RC2 at 4:45 p.m. EDT. The dial-in number is 719-457-2734. If you are unable to participate in Tue ... Continue reading
Results from AMR's R&R Kart Shop 200 held 4/19/03
Attached you will find the top three divisional winners from the R&R Kart Shop 300 held at Amelia Motor Raceway Saturday night, April 19. This coming week AMR will be host to the VDKA State race. Gates open at 6 a.m. Practice begins at 9:00. For information on events at Amelia Motor Raceway, visit our website at www.am ... Continue reading
Robert Bosch Corporation and Eisbrenner Public Relations Recognized for Automotive PR Excellence
TROY, Mich., April 21 -- A joint diesel marketing campaign developed and instituted by Robert Bosch Corporation and its long-time agency Eisbrenner Public Relations has been honored with an Excellence in Automotive PR Award by the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC). The campaign earned the Outstanding Achieveme ... Continue reading
Seed Appointed ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing
TROY, Mich., April 21 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announces the appointment of Bob Seed to vice president, Global Sales and Marketing, for the organization's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group. In this position, Seed is responsible for leading worldwide strategic initiatives, assessing and developing new business opp ... Continue reading
Sonic Jet Performance Helps First Responders Obtain Federal Grants
States and Municipalities Seek Federal Funds from Dept. of Homeland Security's Earmarked $566 million STANTON, Calif., April 21 -- Sonic Jet Performance, Inc (BULLETIN BOARD: SJET) a manufacturer of highly advanced watercraft and land vehicles designed to protect and save lives and property, announced today that it wil ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries to Webcast Conference Call
GOSHEN, Ind.--April 21, 2003--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX:STS), today announced that it will publicly webcast its quarterly conference call to discuss the financial results for fiscal 2003's first quarter, which will be released the morning of April 24, 2003. The conference call will begin at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Sells its Servicing Platform and Servicing Rights
INDIANAPOLIS--April 21, 2003--Union Acceptance Corporation (OTC:UACAQ) ("UAC") announced today that it has sold its servicing platform and the rights to service its $1.6 billion of securitized receivables to Systems & Services Technologies, Inc. ("SST"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. The transact ... Continue reading
UNOVA's Uniting of Trusted Brands Provides Increased Value and Flexibility to Global Manufacturers
CHESTERFIELD TWP., Mich.--April 21, 2003--UNOVA Industrial Automation Systems has unveiled a new look combining the brand marks of Cincinnati Machine, Lamb Technicon and Landis Grinding Systems. This new identity will be used to market its products, technologies and services to the global manufacturing market. The bran ... Continue reading
Tim Longnecker Appointed Chief Executive Officer Of Power Information Network, LLC
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 21 -- Tim Longnecker has been named chief executive officer of Power Information Network (PIN), LLC, an affiliate of J.D. Power and Associates. Longnecker was named to the newly created position by the PIN Board of Managers, and will take over the new post on April 28. Longnecker will be ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard - India Earns Ford Gold World Excellence Award
NOVI, Mich., April 23 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that its Cooper- Standard Chennai, India, Fluid Systems plant received Ford Motor Company's Gold World Excellence Award, recognizing the company as one of its top suppliers in the world for 2002 performance. The World Excellence Awards provide annual ... Continue reading
ALLETE Reports Solid First-Quarter Earnings
DULUTH, Minn.--April 25, 2003--ALLETE, Inc. today reported first quarter 2003 earnings of 54 cents per share, compared with 44 cents per share reported for the first quarter a year ago. Net income was $44.3 million on revenue of $422.9 million compared with $35.2 million of net income on $368.3 million of revenue in th ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., April 25 -- Whether they know it or not, good drivers go through a subconscious, mental checklist before hitting the road. Fill the gas tank. Check. Adjust the mirrors and seat. Check. ... Continue reading
DENSO Global Consolidated Net Income Hits Record High
Operating Income Increases by 19.9 percent TOKYO, April 25 -- DENSO Corporation, parent company of Southfield, Mich.-based DENSO International America, today announced global financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003 as following: * Consolidated net sales totaled US$19.4 billion (2,332.8 billion yen), ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Employees Volunteer to Make Local Daycare Center Safer On Saturday, April 26
DEARBORN, Mich., April 25 -- A unique public service project undertaken by AAA Michigan employee volunteers to help protect youngsters from injury at metro-area non-profit daycare centers continues with a safety retrofitting project on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m.-noon. Nearly two-dozen volunteers from the Actuarial ... Continue reading
Apache Motor Corporation Announces Letter of Intent with Wayne Collins
CALGARY, Alberta--April 25, 2003--APACHE MOTOR CORPORATION (OTCBB:APHC) ("Apache" or "the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with Mr. Wayne Collins, of Calgary, Alberta, to acquire worldwide rights to his proprietary formulas and equipment that he has designed for use in the producti ... Continue reading
NEWS FROM BMW TEAM PTG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BMW Team PTG Speed GT M3s Ace VIR Test WINCHESTER, Va. (April 25, 2003) -- BMW Team PTG completed two days of intensive testing at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va., last week, recording some 200 laps around the 3.27-mile circuit with two Team PTG BMW M3s, driven ... Continue reading
GeoLogistics Appoints Karl Nutzinger CEO of its EMEA Region
SANTA ANA, Calif.--April 25, 2003--GeoLogistics Corporation announced today that Karl Nutzinger has commenced his new role as CEO of its EMEA region. In this role, Nutzinger directs all aspects of GeoLogistics' operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Nutzinger, 47, is a freight forwarding industry veteran ... Continue reading
REMINDER/Grand Opening of Vespa Hartford to Showcase Italy's Legendary Motor Scooter
-- ARRIVA VESPA! WHAT: Vespa(R), the definitive symbol of romance and freedom, makes its debut in Hartford this Saturday. The Vespa Hartford boutique features Vespa motor scooters, Vespa apparel and unique vehicle accessories in an environment that celebrates the fun and uniqueness of Vespa. Vespa Hartford's Grand Open ... Continue reading
Rotary Power International Inc. Announces Acquisition of Remaining Interest in Envirotech
CLERMONT, Fla.--April 25, 2003--Rotary Power International, Inc. (RPI) (OTCBB symbol: RPIN.PK) announced today the acquisition of the remaining 49% interest in Envirotech Rotary Power, Inc., (ERP) the Florida based rotary engine company. The purchase calls for an exchange of 4,900,000 "restricted" common voting shares ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive to Present Session on Interior Adhesives At Auto Interiors Show
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 25 -- Helmut Doyen of Sika Automotive will be presenting a session on Interior Adhesives at the Auto Interiors Show on May 15, 2003. This session will explore the history of adhesive development and how OEM requirements have determined the path of this development. These requirements inclu ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Grand Opening of New Ford Dealership -- Pioneer Ford West in Goodyear, Arizona
DETROIT--April 25, 2003--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art Ford dealership located in Goodyear, Arizona, one of the fastest growing areas in Arizona. The new dealership is located on approximately 7 acres and offers 40,000 ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Dedicates North American Information Technology Center in Columbus, Indiana
TROY, Mich., April 25 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the opening of its North American Information Technology (IT) Center in Columbus, Ind. The new IT center is the major hub of the company's network of worldwide information technology capabilities that includes companion sites in A ... Continue reading
AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast April 29th Investor Presentation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 25 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, announced today that it will air a live webcast on April 29, 2003 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Lehman Brothers Retail Seminar in New York. Mr. John Zimmerman, Vice President, Investor Relation ... Continue reading
Concentrax Announces Release of Track-Down 2.0
HOUSTON, April 25 -- Concentrax, Inc. , a provider of vehicle monitoring services and technologies, announced today that it has launched Track-Down 2.0, this second generation vehicle tracking software was developed as a web-based user interface to simplify installation and make updating mapping data and software enhan ... Continue reading
Concentrax announces release of Track-Down 2.0
Houston, April 25 -- Concentrax, Inc. , a provider of vehicle monitoring services and technologies, announced today that it has launched Track-Down 2.0, this second generation vehicle tracking software was developed as a web-based user interface to simplify installation and make updating mapping data and software enhan ... Continue reading
DENSO to Repurchase Up to 20 Million Shares of Common Stock
TOKYO, April 25 -- DENSO Corporation, parent company of Southfield, Mich.-based DENSO International America, announced that it will repurchase its own shares of common stock, up to 20 million shares or up to 40 billion yen, after it obtains approval from shareholders at the 80th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders t ... Continue reading
Don Shumacher to Speak in NYC 5/13
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 DON SCHUMACHER TO SPEAK ON THE BUSINESS OF AUTO RACING AT SARDI'S MAY 13 NEW YORK CITY (April 25, 2003) -- Don Schumacher, owner of Don Schumacher Racing, the largest NHRA pro racing team in the 2003 NHRA POWER ... Continue reading
BEVERLY, Mass.--April 25, 2003--From the sands in the Mideast to Central American jungles and deserts in Afghanistan, the Humvee(R) is the vehicle that leads the war on terror. Now those missions come to life on the PC with the introduction of the Humvee(R) Assault(TM) PC CD-Rom game, the newest addition to Infogrames' ... Continue reading
GEICO Names Scott Sheldon Quality Award Winner
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Scott Sheldon of Falls Church, Va. recently earned honors from GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) as a Corporate Quality Award winner for 2002. Mr. Sheldon, a lead underwriting modeler at GEICO's headquarters in Washington, D.C., received the 2002 Award for Economic Value Added. His ... Continue reading
GEICO Names Warren Carroll Quality Award Winner
BALTIMORE, Md., April 25 -- Warren Carroll of Baltimore, Md. recently earned honors from GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) as a Corporate Quality Award winner for 2002. Mr. Carroll, an auto damage manager at GEICO's Baltimore drive-in claim center, was awarded the 2002 Award for Quality Leadership. He has ... Continue reading
GEICO Team Earns Corporation's 'Make It Easy' Award
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- A team of associates recently earned honors from GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) as Corporate Quality Award winners for 2002. A group of associates from GEICO's human resources information systems, information services' Direct Net team and the payroll division of the treasurer's d ... Continue reading
Honda of South Carolina Dedicates Second Plant in Timmonsville
- New Plant Assembles Honda 'AquaTrax' Personal Watercraft - TIMMONSVILLE, S.C., April 25 -- Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) today dedicated the new second plant for the assembly of Honda AquaTrax personal watercraft (PWC). South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford and other state and local officials joined the eve ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Announce 1st Quarter Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 25 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation expects to release its first quarter 2003 results on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 after the market closes. The earnings release will be available shortly thereafter on Infinity's website at http://www.ipacc.com/ . In connection with its earnings releas ... Continue reading
-- Nissan made four major product and racing announcements today during a press conference at the 2003 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) International Auto Salon (IAS). Peter Marcin, senior manager, Model Line Marketing, Nissan North America Inc. unveiled the 2004 Nissan Sentra sport sedan -- along with the ... Continue reading
-- 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 Southern California environmental group. Batteries will be collected daily through April 26 at collection locations throughout the Southland. For every battery collect ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--April 25, 2003--Rockwell Automation's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 16.5 cents per share on its common stock, payable June 2, 2003 to shareowners of record at the close of business May 12, 2003. The board of directors also authorized the periodic purchase of up to an additional $200 mil ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
KENOSHA, Wis.--April 25, 2003--The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a second-quarter dividend of $0.25 per share, payable June 10, 2003, to shareholders of record on May 20, 2003. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends since 1939. Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, ... Continue reading
Teleflex Elects New Members to the Board of Directors
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--April 25, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated announced today that Judith M. von Seldeneck and Harold L. Yoh III were elected to Teleflex's Board of Directors at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mrs. von Seldeneck is chief executive officer of The Diversified Search Companies, a generalist e ... Continue reading
Teleflex Increases Dividend 11 Percent; Twenty-Six Consecutive Years of Increases
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--April 25, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated announced today that its Board of Directors had declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from 18 cents ($0.18) per share to 20 cents ($0.20) per share of common stock. This dividend is payable June 16, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Notified by New York Stock Exchange of Continued Listing Standards
QUINCY, Ill., April 25 -- Titan International, Inc. has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that its common stock has fallen below the NYSE's continued listing criteria relating to minimum share price. The NYSE requires that a company's common stock trade at a minimum average share price of $1.00 over a ... Continue reading
* Zetsche to serve as NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Corporate Chair * Press Briefing on Sunday, April 27, 3:30 p.m. Cobo Center WHAT: In conjunction with the NAACP, Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO of Chrysler Group, and other dignitaries, will celebrate the NAACP's 48th annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner, "The Souls of ... Continue reading
Lithia Nissan of Fresno Settles with DMV over False Advertising in Junk Mail
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--April 25, 2003--The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has taken a strong stand against false advertising in junk mail and newspaper advertisements by suspending Lithia Nissan of Fresno from doing business for three days under a settlement agreement announced today, which will take effect ... Continue reading
Michigan Students Compete in Auto Skills State Final on Wednesday, April 30
Ten two-student teams representing technical and high schools from Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Allegan, Alpena, Delta, Genesee, Kent, and Kalamazoo counties will test their automotive knowledge in the tenth annual state finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest. They will compete indoors at 9:30 a.m. on Wedne ... Continue reading
Lisoni & Lisoni Wins Major Court Victory in Firestone Steeltex Class Action
PASADENA, Calif.--April 25, 2003--Lisoni & Lisoni, the Pasadena-based law firm who filed a national class action lawsuit against Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. for alleged defects in the Firestone Steeltex tire series, won a major court victory yesterday which ensures that the class action lawsuit against Bridgestone/Fire ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: Nissan reveals both the street and racing versions of the 2004 Sentra SE-R Spec V. Six-time SCCA Pro Racing Champion Peter Cunningham poses with his new racer. Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & body textAsset ... Continue reading
NAMARS PR: RAIN POSTPONES PIKE CO. TO MAY 3.
RAIN POSTPONES PIKE CO. TO MAY 3 Pittsfield, IL The Inaugural NAMARS 600cc MidgetCar Series Event will have to wait one more week, as recent rain storms in the Pike County area soaked the high banks of Pike County Speedway all day long on Friday. The race, presented by Stealth, has been rescheduled for next Saturday, M ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Phoenix preview
NASCAR lead Terry Borcheller will lead the NASCAR Winston Cup field at California Speedway on Sunday, but he won't be in a stock car. The Phoenix driver will be behind the wheel of the No. 54 Bell Motorsports Doran JE-4 Daytona Prototype sports car. He'll follow the pace car just before the start of the Winston Cup rac ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Route 66 Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, JOLIET, ILL. Friday, April 25, 2003 NHRA NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION OPENS LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SEASON AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, Ill. - In the first rounds of qualifying at Route 66 Raceway, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Mart ... Continue reading
UNOVA Announces First Quarter 2003 Results
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--April 25, 2003--UNOVA, Inc. backlog shows first quarterly improvement in more than three years -- Net debt of $20.9 million represents another record low UNOVA, Inc. (www.unova.com) today announced financial results for the first quarter 2003. UNOVA reported 2003 first quarter revenues of $273.7 ... Continue reading
Cannon No. 11 Friday in Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals Round 6 of 23 Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway Friday, April 25, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 AFTER TWO OF FOUR QUALIFYING SESSIONS SCOTTY CANNON, OAKLEY FUNNY CAR, ended up No. 11 after two qualifying s ... Continue reading
Scelzi No. 6 on Friday in Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals Round 6 of 23 Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway Friday, April 25, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 AFTER TWO OF FOUR QUALIFYING SESSIONS: GARY SCELZI, OAKLEY TIME BOMB DODGE STRATUS R/T FUNNY CAR, posted two ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday Qualifying Results from Texas Motorplex
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION TEXAS MOTORPLEX FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2003 SNOW STORMS TO TOP SPOT AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX ENNIS, Texas - Former Top Fuel and Funny Car racer Gene Snow is the low qualifier in Top Alcohol Dragster after day one of qualifying at Texas Motorplex's O' ... Continue reading
Baze No. 15 on Friday in Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals Round 6 of 23 Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway Friday, April 25, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 AFTER TWO OF FOUR QUALIFYING SESSIONS: WHIT BAZEMORE, MATCO TOOLS IRON EAGLE DODGE STRATUS R/T FUNNY CAR, str ... Continue reading
NHRA Friday: W.J. claims No. 1 position halfway through Bristol qualifying
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Friday Qualifying Results Warren Johnson claims No. 1 position halfway through Bristol qualifying Event: Third Annual Mac Tools NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Location: Bristol Dragway Bristol, TN Day/Date: Friday April 25, 2003 Warre ... Continue reading
Insurance Industry Association Calls on Florida Senate to Pass PIP Insurance Reform
'Consumer Friendly' Senate Bill 1202 Designed to Stamp Out Auto Insurance Fraud, Lower Insurance Premiums for All Floridians MIAMI, April 26 -- Florida's top auto insurance companies are strongly urging the Florida Senate to pass the Motor Vehicle Insurance Affordability Act when the issue comes up for a vote this Mond ... Continue reading
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