Nick Scheele: Three New Lincolns In Three Years
CHICAGO May 9, 2003; Eric Ahlberg writing for Dow Jones reported that a Ford Motor Co. executive on Friday affirmed the company's earnings guidance for the second quarter and the year and said the automaker is on the threshold of its largest new-product surge in decades. Nick Scheele, Ford's chief operating officer, to ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's May Meeting With The Investment Community
Ford Motor Company will hold its annual spring meeting for members of the investment community on Tuesday, May 20. The meeting, featuring presentations from several senior company executives, will begin at 7:45 a.m. EDT and will conclude at approximately noon. The news media and others can access the meeting on a liste ... Continue reading
AAA Says 'See America's Byways' and Keep Economy Rolling During National Tourism Week
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 9, 2003--AAA encourages its members and other travelers to "See America's Byways" and get in touch with America and support the economy during National Tourism Week from May 10-18. "America's scenic byways take travelers to myriad cultural, historic, and environmental destinations, and National Touri ... Continue reading
Classic Autos Roll Into Vintage 1870, Napa Valley for Father's Day; Yountville-Napa Valley
YOUNTVILLE, Calif.--May 9, 2003--The Napa Valley will proudly welcome car connoisseurs from around the Bay Area and beyond as Vintage 1870 in Yountville, Napa Valley hosts the 13th Annual Father's Day Invitational Auto Show on Sunday, June 15, 2003 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Auto entries are by invitation. The event ... Continue reading
Ford House Receives 13 Trees Cloned From Those Originally Planted By George Washington
GROSSE POINTE SHORES, Mich., May 9 -- Seven American Holly trees, cloned from the 13 remaining trees planted by George Washington at his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia, were presented to Mr. and Mrs. William Clay Ford Sr. and the Ford family today during a special ceremony on the grounds of Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. ... Continue reading
Mirenco, Grant Brothers Bring Salesman on Board in Toronto
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--May 9, 2003--Mirenco, Inc., (OTCBB:MREO) and its new Canadian distributor, Grant Brothers Sales, will provide a full-time salesman to begin marketing Mirenco's products in the greater Toronto, Ontario area. Last month, Mirenco established its first-ever Canadian distributor for its diesel engine retrof ... Continue reading
Navistar Schedules Conference Call Web Cast
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--May 9, 2003--Navistar International Corporation the nation's largest commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, announced today that it will hold a live audio web cast at 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time, Thursday, May 15, 2003 to discuss financial results for the second fisca ... Continue reading
Polyphalt Reports its First Quarter Result
TSX Venture Exchange Symbol: PMA SEC Exempt: 82 4585 Issued/Outstanding: 34,315,792 TORONTO, May 9 -- Polyphalt Inc. is pleased to report results for the first quarter of operations, ended March 30, 2003. Polyphalt's revenues for the first quarter of the year were $1.5 million, an increase of $100,000 compared to the p ... Continue reading
United Capital Corp. Reports First Quarter Results
GREAT NECK, N.Y.--May 9, 2003--United Capital Corp. (ASE:AFP) today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (see Table attached). Net income was $3,496,000 or $.77 per basic share for the three months ended March 31, 2003, versus $3,758,000 or $.81 per basic share for the same period in 2002. Total revenu ... Continue reading
BASEL, Switzerland & NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--May 9, 2003--Day Software (Swiss:DIHZn.S), a leading provider of integrated content, portal and digital asset management software, today announced that Volkswagen Group, one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers, has standardized on Day Communique for all its Web in ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reschedules First Quarter Results Release and Conference Call Date
DEARBORN, Mich., May 9 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it has rescheduled the release date of its first quarter results to Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern), and will host a conference call to be broadcast live on the Internet at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) that same day. The release date and confere ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Host 2003 Fourth-Quarter Conference Call on May 15
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 9, 2003--Arctic Cat Inc. will host a live Webcast of its fiscal 2003 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings conference call on Thursday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christopher Twomey, president and ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Paul Ricard Test
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Ceradyne, Inc. to Participate in Fifth Annual AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference
COSTA MESA, Calif.--May 9, 2003--Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) , represented by Chief Executive Officer Joel Moskowitz and Chief Financial Officer Jerrold Pellizzon, will participate in the Fifth Annual AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference being held May 12-14, 2003, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, California. Limite ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--May 9, 2003--Continuing their effort to re-open the National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety-defect investigation of the Firestone Steeltex tire series, the Lisoni & Lisoni law firm (based in Pasadena, Calif.) met with high ranking NHTSA officials to answer questions and provide furth ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Fountain Receives 'Champion Tribute' Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9 -- Frank Fountain, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and President, DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, is recipient of the "Champion Tribute" Award from the Detroit Entrepreneurship Institute (DEI). The award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated e ... Continue reading
Clarion Reports Net Income of $600,000 for First Quarter 2003 Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 9 -- Clarion Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLAR) today announced financial results for the fiscal period ended March 29, 2003. Clarion's 2003 sales for the period were $22.18 million versus $18.66 million in 2002. Gross profit for the period in 2003 increased to 14.4% of sales versus 12.5 ... Continue reading
BLAINVILLE, Quebec, May 9 -- Mr. Yvon Rancourt, Chairman of NewTech Brake Corp. (OTC BB: NWTB), a subsidiary of NewTech Group International Inc., is pleased to announce the nomination of Mr. Denis Fillion as Vice-President of Operations. Mr. Fillion will be in charge of the implementation of the "just-in-time" system f ... Continue reading
Hundreds Help PRO-TEC Coating Company Celebrate `A Decade of Shared Success'
Officials From United States Steel and Kobe Steel, Ltd. Laud Accomplishments of This Unique Joint Venture LEIPSIC, Ohio, May 9 -- The celebrants came from Japan, from Pittsburgh, from Detroit and other locations near and far to this small village in Northwest Ohio to help PRO-TEC Coating Company celebrate "a decade of ... Continue reading
DALLAS--May 9, 2003--i2 Technologies, Inc. (OTC:ITWO.PK), a leader in end-to-end supply chain management solutions, is gaining momentum in Service and Parts Management, as evidenced by the success of customers in the automotive and industrial, airline, high technology and telecommunications industries. The i2 Service a ... Continue reading
Maxim Crane Works Extends Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation and Amends Consent Fee
PITTSBURGH--May 9, 2003--Maxim Crane Works announced today, in connection with its exchange offer and consent solicitation relating to the 10-3/8% Senior Notes due 2008 of Anthony Crane Rental, L.P. and Anthony Crane Capital Corporation and 13-3/8% Senior Discount Debentures due 2009 of Anthony Crane Rental Holdings, L ... Continue reading
NAMARS PR: WILLIAMS WINS KENYON OPENER
WILLIAMS WINS KENYON OPENER Indianapolis, IN Series veteran Jamie Williams won the first round of the 2003 Kenyon MidgetCar Series Thursday night at the Indianapolis Speedrome over defending Series champion Bryan Clauson, Jordon Noblitt, Cam Dodson, and Rookie of the Year contender Brent Beauchamp. Picking up where las ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Reports Increased Earnings and Revenues for the First Quarter
Earnings per Share Increase 150% FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., May 9 -- Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced today its financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net income and earnings per diluted share for the quarter were $1.0 million and $0.20 respectively, compared to $409 thousand and $0.0 ... Continue reading
Thanks A Million! Dodge Commemorates One Millionth Cummins-Powered Dodge Ram With Truck Giveaway
COLUMBUS, Ind., May 9 -- The one-millionth Cummins diesel engine built for the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty was shipped from Cummins' Columbus, Ind. factory today. To commemorate the milestone, Dodge will hand off the keys of its one-millionth Cummins diesel-powered Ram to a lucky sweepstakes winner. "Dodge Ram Cummins diesel ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2003 Operating Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 9 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Third Quarter 2003 Operating Results When: 05/16/03 @ 3:00 p.m. Eastern Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/ECDOVONICS/051603 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at ... Continue reading
Judge Dismisses Shareholder Lawsuits
Finds AMERCO Board Independent RENO, Nev., May 9 -- AMERCO , parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., announced that yesterday District Judge Brent Adams, ordered the dismissal of all five shareholder derivative lawsuits filed in Nevada State Court. These lawsuits falsely alleged that the AMERCO Board lacked indep ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Austrian GP-Preview
Austrian Grand Prix 16/17/18 May 2003 PREVIEW Despite a disappointing result in Barcelona, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team are approaching the Austrian Grand Prix with measured enthusiasm following a successful week¹s testing at Le Castellet where both Ralf Schumacher and test driver Marc Gené topped the time sheets. T ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 9 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 346,962 units, down from the 352,560 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 6,144,369 ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Celebrates 1,000,000th Diesel Engine for Dodge Ram
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 9, 2003--Cummins Inc. today celebrated the shipment of its one millionth diesel engine for the Dodge Ram pickup, highlighting fifteen years of partnership with the Chrysler Group. The Chrysler Group began offering the Cummins engine in the 1989 model year and the turbo diesel engine's popularity has ... Continue reading
ECD Awarded Subcontract by Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 9 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , a pioneer in hydrogen- based energy solutions, including solar, rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, hydrogen storage systems and regenerative fuel cells, has been awarded a subcontract by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Natio ... Continue reading
Environmental Solutions Worldwide Announces Quarterly Results
TELFORD, Pa.--May 9, 2003-- Q1'03 Revenue Increased 39% Over Q1'02 Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW), a company that develops, manufactures, and sells environmental technologies, today announced the results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2003. Revenue for the first quarter that en ... Continue reading
Robotic Vision Systems Selected for World-wide Automotive Power Train Traceability Program
NASHUA, N.H., May 9 -- Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) today said its Acuity CiMatrix division has been selected as the preferred supplier to provide a series of products for a world-wide traceability initiative by one of the world's largest automotive companies. The selection of the RVSI DMx Auto ID+Express readin ... Continue reading
Safety Restraints Organization Applauds Nationwide Seat Belt Enforcement Push Targeting Teens
Advertising Blitz Planned WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) today announced its support of a nationwide seat belt mobilization this Memorial Day which aims to protect teens and young adults from the leading risk they face -- death and serious injury from traffic crashes. During the ... Continue reading
The Coast Distribution System, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2003 Increases in Sales and Earnings
MORGAN HILL, Calif., May 9 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 were $40,631,000, an increase of 6% over net sales of $38,197,000 in the first quarter of 2002. Net earnings for the fi ... Continue reading
Ultimate Security Systems Corporation Retains Shulman & Associates As Advisors
IRVINE, Calif., May 9 -- Ultimate Security Systems Corporation today announced that it has retained the firm of Shulman & Associates as financial consultants to assist the vehicle security company's growth. Shulman & Associates, a Florida-based consulting firm specializing in corporate strategies, will help Ultimate Se ... Continue reading
Horse vs. Horseless Carriage: Media Preview Friday, May 23 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Old Bethpage Village Restoration Spring Festival Round Swamp Road, 1/2 half mile south of the Long Island Expressway/ I-495 at Exit 48 or Exit 39 South off Northern State Parkway 100 years ago, Henry Ford changed the world. His moving assembly ... Continue reading
Illinois High School Students Compete in 2003 Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
Two Students from Tech Center of DuPage Earn Right to Represent Illinois In National Competition AURORA, Ill., May 9 -- Ten teams of two students from Illinois high schools competed in the 2003 Ford/AAA Auto Skills hands-on Competition on Friday, May 9. The students competed for thousands of dollars in scholarship mone ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards $1.12 Million in Scholarships to 100 High School Seniors
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) rewarded 100 high school seniors with $1.12 million in college scholarships for their commitment to education and community service at an awards banquet tonight. The winners, who make up the seventh class of Toyota Community Scholars, were chosen from a ... Continue reading
Lompoc High School Wins 2003 California Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY, Calif.--May 9, 2003--Students from Lompoc High beat a field of 30 students to win the statewide 2003 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition today (Friday) at the California Speedway. The competition, sponsored by the Automobile Club of Southern California, is designed to find the most talented you ... Continue reading
Takagi-Giaffone-Luyendyk Indy 500 Practice Day 6
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information 'Fast Friday' Practice Report: Luyendyk 'Day-To-Day' After Crash INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 9, 2003) - Mo Nunn Racing teammates Tora Takagi, Felipe Giaffone and Arie Luyendyk concluded their final full day of practice Friday ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Starting Grid, Kentucky Speedway
Frank Kimmel wins pole at Kentucky Speedway SPARTA KY (5-9-03) Frank Kimmel, with a speed of 168.856 mph, won the Old Milwaukee Pole for The Channel 5-205 Friday afternoon at Kentucky Speedway. It was Kimmel's 29th career ARCA RE/MAX Series pole award overall and 13th on a superspeedway. "This is kind of like my home t ... Continue reading
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