Motormite/Dorman Wins President's Awards at NCMA
COLMAR, Pa., May 8 -- Motormite/Dorman was awarded three President's Awards for Electronic Catalog Data Excellence at the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) annual conference held in San Antonio, TX. The awards were presented by Mark Hickman, Director of Electronic Parts Catalogs - Advance Auto; Susan Hawkins ... Continue reading
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 34th Annual Matco Tools SuperNationals Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Englishtown, N.J. Pre-Event Notes Television Coverage (All Times Eastern) May 17 Qualifying; ESPN2, 6-8 p.m. May 18 Eliminations; ESPN2, 5-7 p.m. May 19 Repeat; ESPN2, 2-5 p.m. Allen Jo ... Continue reading
BELLFLOWER, Calif.--May 8, 2003--The City of Bellflower proudly presents the 5th annual Bellflower Boulevard Car Show, a spectacular display of custom rods, classics, trucks and Harleys, on Saturday, June 7, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Bellflower. Entries are still being accepted. Registration costs $10.00 at th ... Continue reading
Magna Announces First Quarter Results
AURORA, ON, May 8 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED --------------------- March 31, March 31, 2003 2002 -- ... Continue reading
Seagrave Fire Apparatus Acquired, New Owner Plans Growth
CLINTONVILLE, Wis., May 8 -- One of North America's leading manufacturers of fire and emergency services vehicles, Seagrave Fire Apparatus, has been acquired by automotive and fire service industry leader James Hebe of Portland, OR, and a group of private investors, managed through Ballamor Capital Management, Inc. ("B ... Continue reading
Mazda Miata and Truck are Tops in Quality Study
- Mazda Number One in J.D. Power Associates' IQS - IRVINE, Calif., May 8 -- Two Mazda vehicles -- the Miata two- seat sportscar and compact pickup Truck -- were awarded Highest Initial Quality in their respective categories in yesterday's announcement of J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study. The study measu ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 8 -- Manufacturers' unwavering efforts to maintain a "sustainable competitive advantage" based on innovative, highly differentiated products and powerful new business relationships will play pivotal roles in accelerating the growth of the international automotive aftermarket, Federal-Mogul Chairman ... Continue reading
Mazda puts women on the starting grid
Cirencester, May 8 -- Formula Woman, the one-make race series backed by Mazda UK, has been inundated with applications from would-be women racing drivers. "We've had more than 2,000 applications from Shetland to Cornwall and from 18 to 60 year olds," said Graeme Glew, the man behind the series which is aimed at getting ... Continue reading
MSC.Software Helps Polaris Industries Design and Test Recreational Vehicles
Leading Manufacturer of ATVs and Snowmobiles Standardizes on MSC.ADAMS Software Tools, Illustrating Demand for Simulation Technology in New Markets SANTA ANA, Calif., May 8 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) simulation software, services and systems, today announced ... Continue reading
TV Alert - Mosport Speed GT and Touring
NEWS FROM BMW TEAM PTG May 8, 2003 TV/INTERNET BROADCAST ALERT 2003 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT and Touring Championships RACE DATES: Race 2 of the Series Mosport International Raceway Bowmansville, Ontario, Canada Saturday, May 17 -- 1:25 p.m. - Touring Sunday, May 18 -- 10:45 a.m. - GT 50 minutes each AI ... Continue reading
Realities of Chinese Auto Industry Explored in GlobalAutoIndustry.com Seminar
TROY, Mich.--May 8, 2003--Expect the Chinese automotive industry of the future to follow the pattern of Japan and Korea - Chinese firms in control and few foreign firms on the landscape, predicts one GlobalAutoIndustry.com expert. While others see only a vast, untapped market for cars and trucks, Graeme Maxton looks be ... Continue reading
D.C., MD and VA Law Enforcement Crack Down on Aggressive Driving Dramatic and Realistic Radio and Outdoor Transit Ads Highlight Dangers, Raise Awareness What: News Conference kicking off 2003 Smooth Operator Campaign. Targeting aggressive driving, the Smooth Operator campaign is a multi-jurisdictional effort that coupl ... Continue reading
Absolute Glass Protection, Inc. announces deregistration of 400,000 shares of common stock
LAS VEGAS--May 8, 2003--Absolute Glass Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:ASLG) announces that it has deregistered 400,000 shares of common stock. On May 6, 2003, Absolute Glass Protection, Inc. filed a Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-8 Registration Statement (previously filed on March 11, 2003). Initially, 500,000 share ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Automotive Students to Pop Hoods and Vie for State Auto Repair Championship
--Automobile Club of Southern California WHAT: The Southland's finest high school auto technology students will square-off to diagnose and repair identically bugged Mercury Mountaineers at the 2003 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition at Irwindale Speedway on May 9. (Northern California has an identical contest the ... Continue reading
Attorney General Mike Cox Announces Major Detroit Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted
16 accused of nearly $1.5 million in fraudulent claims LANSING, Mich., May 8 -- Attorney General Mike Cox, the Michigan State Police, National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), and Office of Financial and Insurance Services (OFIS) announced today that a cooperative federal, state and local law enforcement effort has crack ... Continue reading
Delphi Earns Honda's Prestigious Presidential Award For Motorcycle Battery Supply in Brazil
TROY, Mich., May 8 -- Honda Motor Corporation's motorcycle division in Brazil has just awarded Delphi Corporation with its Presidential Award, one of its highest recognition honors, for battery supply. Delphi's Freedom(R) AGM Motorcycle Batteries, produced at the company's Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, facility, are featured ... Continue reading
ENRG Announces Name Change to Clean Energy
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--May 8, 2003--ENRG, North America's leader in clean transportation, has changed its name to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and will conduct its business under the name Clean Energy, the company announced today. With more than 145 fueling stations across the United States and in Canada, Clean Energy is the ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 8 -- Starting Sunday, May 11, 2003, 35 Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members will leave Miami and cycle 850 miles over the next two weeks, crossing Florida and arriving on the steps of the State Capitol in Tallahassee on Saturday, May 24. The event, called Gear Up Florida Presented by Saturn, raises fund ... Continue reading
KleenAir Receives Air Resource Board Approval
IRVINE, Calif.--May 8, 2003--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announces receipt of a letter from the California Air Resource Board approving the Company's application to commence testing for its Retrofit Verification Program for the NOxMaster(R) NOx Reduction System. This will be the first such certification for Sele ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--May 8, 2003--MAPICS, Inc. , the largest global provider of extended ERP, CRM and SCM solutions committed exclusively to solving the unique challenges of manufacturers, today announced that Marvair, a division of Airxcel, Inc., has implemented MAPICS SyteLine ERP to streamline manufacturing operations and incre ... Continue reading
Nissan Executive Wins 2003 Alumni Achievement Award from Westminster College
FULTON, Mo.--May 8, 2003--James "Jim" C. Morton, Jr., a senior executive with Nissan North America, has received the 2003 Alumni Achievement Award from Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. Morton currently serves as senior vice president of administration and finance for Nissan North America, Inc., in Gardena, Calif. He ... Continue reading
Perceptron Announces Third Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2003
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 8 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced sales of $16.0 million and net income of $809,000, or $0.10 per share, for the third quarter ended March 31, 2003, compared with sales from continuing operations of $9.8 million and a loss from continuing operations of $220,000, or $0.03 per share, for the quar ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive to Webcast Annual Meeting May 13
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 8 -- Tenneco Automotive , a global supplier of automotive parts, will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. CT at its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, IL. Holders of common stock of record at the close of business on March 21, 2003, will be entitled ... Continue reading
Westport Announces Changes in Senior Management
VANCOUVER, May 8 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX: WPT) today announced changes to its senior management team. Stephen Anderson will step down as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective June 30, 2003, and Wade Nesmith has stepped down as President and Managing Director, Westport Europe. These cha ... Continue reading
Cendant Announces Completion of Neat Group Acquisition
Transaction Increases Dynamic Packaging and Travel Distribution Capabilities PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 8 -- The Travel Distribution Services Division of Cendant Corporation today announced it has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Neat Group, Inc., an industry leading developer and operator of ... Continue reading
Vehicle instrument panel manufacturer honored with a Silver Award for outstanding performance TROY, Mich., May 8 -- Intertec Systems was recognized by Ford Motor Company with a 2002 World Excellence Award, honoring the company as one of the automaker's top suppliers in the world for its performance last year. Intertec ... Continue reading
Medallion Financial Corp. Announces First Quarter Earnings
- Income Continues to increase - Parent Company debt repaid - Dividend declared - New NYC Taxi Medallions a possibility NEW YORK, May 8 -- Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty finance company with a leading position in servicing the taxi industry, small business commercial lending, and owner of the largest taxi top ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Conference Call to Report 2003 First Quarter Earnings
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 8 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. EDT to discuss its 2003 first quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Metaldyne Chairman, President and CEO Timothy D. Leuliette and Executive Vi ... Continue reading
-- Almost 800,000 children -- 2,200 per day -- are reported missing each year and another 500,000 children go missing without being reported to authorities, according to the Department of Justice. In locating a missing child, computer imaging, broadcast faxing, e-mail and the Internet have replaced sketches, black-and- ... Continue reading
For the first time, a correlation has been drawn between how OEMs work with their suppliers and the level of support they receive from suppliers in terms of technology sharing, quality and investment. Planning Perspectives' annual "North American OEM-Supplier Working Relations Study" reveals a wealth of interesting dat ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Retains CIBC
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--May 8, 2003--Prestolite Electric Incorporated ("Prestolite") and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding, Inc., announced today that Prestolite has retained CIBC World Markets Corp. to assist in the potential sale of the company. Prestolite is a global manufacturer and distributor of alternators and s ... Continue reading
Syncata Partners with Reliable Computer Solutions to Reduce Cost of TREAD Compliance by 36 Percent
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 8, 2003--Syncata Corporation: -- Cost Reductions Benefit Members of Industry Associations Including the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM), the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association ... Continue reading
Ford and Lilly Pulitzer 'Tie Up' to Fight Breast Cancer
DEARBORN, Mich., May 8 -- Ford Motor Company is "tied up" with fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer(R), for its 2003 breast cancer awareness campaign "Get Tied to the Cause." The campaign features a commemorative bandanna, based on a one-of-a-kind Lilly Pulitzer design, to promote Ford's breast cancer awareness campaign and ... Continue reading
Mother's Day, Vacation Season Mean More Time on The Road
Preventive Maintenance Best Defense For On-The-Road Safety HOUSTON, May 8 -- Americans are likely to spend more time on the road in the upcoming months, according to two new surveys. Thirty percent of Americans will drive between one and 50 miles to spend time with their mothers on Mother's Day, according to a recent p ... Continue reading
Survey: More Than One in 300 Women Have Given Birth in a Car
Experts Cite Traffic, Getting Lost and Poor Timing Among Common Causes HOUSTON, May 8 -- For some moms, the days of playing chauffeur to their kids start really early ... sometimes even during birth! Approximately one in every 300 women in the U.S. has given birth en route to the hospital or clinic, according to a new ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Winners of the 2002 Julius P. Perr Award
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 8, 2003--Cummins Inc. announced today that it has presented the prestigious Perr Award for 2002 to Jeffery L. Campbell, Lester L. Peters, Gary L. Gant, David P. Genter and Kevin R. Wadell. The winners were recognized for their invention of a design improvement on fuel injectors, which has dramatical ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Campaign to Help Teens Hone Their Driving Skills
DEARBORN, Mich., May 8 -- According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 6,000 teens die each year from injuries resulting from car crashes -- making it the number one killer of teens in America. Yet, a recent national survey by Wirthlin Worldwide shows that many people und ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 8 -- General Motors Corporation (GM), automobile suppliers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced an innovative partnership to increase the business performance of companies in the automobile industry while reducing environmental impacts. "The Suppliers Partnership for the Envir ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels kicks off at Mosport
Press Release: For immediate release; Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels set to roll at Mosport this weekend New drivers, classes and sponsors highlight season opener The Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels will kick off the 2003 campaign this w ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Cleans Up as 'Most Washable Car'
Here's the Nitty Gritty: Experts Find that Car's Design and Ornamentation Help It Sparkle LAS VEGAS, May 8 -- What really matters in choosing the car of the year? Design? Comfort? Here's the real nitty gritty. Judge a car on how it looks as it emerges from a carwash. The nation's car wash operators have done just that ... Continue reading
The New Volvo XC90 Debuts on LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List
CINCINNATI--May 8, 2003--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), an innovator in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com for the first quarter of 2003. Honda covers the model field with a sedan, van, and S ... Continue reading
GARY ALTIG TAKES 600cc SERIES OPENER...
UPCOMING EVENTS DATE TRACK NAME EVENT DIVISIONS 5/8 Indianapolis Speedrome "Crash-A-Rama" Thrill Show Kenyon MidgetCars & Thrill Show 5/11 Indianapolis Speedrome "Crash-A-Rama" Thrill Show Championship, Regional MidgetCars & Thrill Show 5/15 Indianapolis Speedrome JB Miller 100 (Rescheduled from 5/1) Regional, Kenyon, ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International promotes Susan Hudson to Vice President of Global Purchasing
ANDERSON, Ind., May 8 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., announces the promotion of Susan Hudson to the position of Vice President of Global Purchasing. Hudson will report to Delco Remy International CEO and President, Thomas J. Snyder, leading the global purchasing initiatives and developing the international purchasi ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--May 8, 2003--The initial quality level of vehicles produced at plants in Mexico and exported to the United States has surpassed that of vehicles manufactured at U.S. plants, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) released this week. The study finds that ... Continue reading
GM TO ADD GAS SAVING'S DISPLACEMENT DEMAND DEVICE TO SUV'S
DETROIT, May 8, 2003; Reuters reported that GM said that starting next year it will make its new "displacement on demand" technology standard equipment on three SUVs powered by V8 engines, boosting their fuel economy by about 8 percent. Displacement on demand, or DOD, automatically shuts off half of a V8's eight cylind ... Continue reading
EDS Posts Net Loss as Contracts Slump
NEW YORK May 7, 2003; Eric Auchard writing for Reuters reports that Electronic Data Systems Corp. , the embattled computer services supplier, on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss after charges and said that contract signings on new business fell by nearly two-thirds. The Plano, Texas company, which is fending off ... Continue reading
Toyota's Group Net Profit Soars
TOKYO May 8, 2003; Toyota Motor Corp. reported today that its group net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31 jumped 53% to 944.67 billion yen ($8.12 billion) from 615.82 billion yen a year earlier thanks to continued solid sales overseas and cost-cutting efforts. Japan's biggest car maker said group sales rose 6.3 ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Rewards U.S. Military Personnel With Special Incentive Program
IRVINE, Calif., May 7 -- Active and reserve members of the U.S. military will receive a special $500 cash rebate on the purchase of any model year 2002 and 2003 Kia vehicle: Sorento SUV, Optima sedan, Sedona minivan, Rio sedan and wagon as well as the Spectra 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback. The promotion will be ret ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Grows Presence in China Through Cooperation Agreement with Dong Feng
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 7 -- Dana Corporation announced today that its Victor Reinz sealing products group has signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese automotive gasket manufacturer, Dong Feng Gaskets Co. Ltd. The five-year agreement provides Dana expansion into the Chinese engine- sealing market and the opportunity to o ... Continue reading
Intier announces 2003 first quarter results
NEWMARKET, ON, May 7 -- Intier Automotive Inc. (TSX: IAI.A, NASDAQ: IAIA) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003 increased 8% to $0.27 as compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.25 for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading
Orion Hybrid Bus Passes New York Reliability Test, Making Way for Start of 325 Production Deliveries
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--May 7, 2003--The latest in advanced, clean hybrid-electric propulsion technology has completed reliability tests at MTA New York City Transit, clearing the way for deliveries of 325 hybrid buses to begin this year. The Orion VII bus equipped with BAE SYSTEMS HybriDrive(TM) propulsion system is a low ... Continue reading
Goodyear CEO Keegan to Succeed Gibara as Chairman
AKRON, Ohio, May 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Chairman Samir G. Gibara will resign as chairman of the company's Board of Directors effective June 30, 2003. Robert J. Keegan, the company's president and chief executive officer has been elected by the board to succeed Gibara, 64, as chairm ... Continue reading
I Promise Program Offer Prom Night Safe Driving Tips
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 7, 2003--CARFAX and the I Promise Program have teamed up to promote prom night driving safety by providing parents and teens information and tips. Motor vehicle crashes are the biggest killer of teens in North America, and spring is considered an especially dangerous time for young drivers. Spring bre ... Continue reading
Kevin Kelly Named CFO at The SoftAd Group
DEARBORN, Mich.--May 7, 2003--Kevin Kelly has joined The SoftAd Group as chief financial officer, according to SoftAd Founder and CEO Paula George Tompkins. "Kevin brings an extensive and diverse background of experience to SoftAd," Tompkins added, "including over 20 years at Ford Motor Company and three years as a fin ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 7 -- Siemens VDO Automotive is addressing the growing global concern regarding increased incidents of pedestrian injuries caused by vehicles by extending safety beyond occupant protection. The company is utilizing its global network of innovation to respond to an escalating number of pedestrian ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Announces First Quarter 2003 Results
XM Surpasses 500,000 Subs in April; Launches March to a Million XM Reduces Debt by $137 Million and Raises Additional $50 Million of Equity GM Subs Hit 100,000; Other OEMs Announce Plans; Wal-Mart Roll-out End of May XM Introduces Family Plan, XM PCR WASHINGTON, May 7 -- XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. today reported ... Continue reading
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