BMW New 5 _ Potential Is a Heavy Burden
FRANKFURT, May 23, 2003; Nick Tattersall wrting for Reuters reported that It has jet-fighter style head-up displays, headlights that look round corners and uses infrared technology to keep its distance from the car in front while the driver just steers. BMW's new 5-series saloon car, to be launched in Europe in July, m ... Continue reading
Congress Clears Tax Incentive for SUVs
WASHINGTON May 23, 2003; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported today that Congress substantially widened a tax break that has been used by small businesses as an incentive to purchase the largest sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks. Supporters including President Bush said the business equipment tax break, whi ... Continue reading
DETROIT May 23, 2003; Reuters reports that - Ford Motor Co. said on Friday it would recall 185,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to inspect a steering part that might have been improperly installed and could lead to a loss of control. Ford said the action covered 1997 model year F-150 and F-250 pickups, as w ... Continue reading
Fitch: Annualized Net Losses on Prime Auto ABS Jump 12% in April
NEW YORK--May 23, 2003--Annualized net losses on prime auto ABS transactions hit a high of 1.65% in April, a 12% jump from March's figure, as reported in the April edition of 'In the Auto ABS Driver's Seat' newsletter, released today. Prime delinquencies showed some form of stabilization in April closing at 0.53%, the ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Launches Corporate Governance Website
RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 23 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today the launch of its comprehensive Corporate Governance Website, which documents the measures Fleetwood has taken in its continuing commi ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice Results #1 from Lime Rock
LAKEVILLE, CONN. - Practice times for the 32 lap, 48.96-mile Rounds Three and Four races at Lime Rock Park, with practice position, driver, hometown, car, time and speed in miles-per-hour. 1 (24), Doug Prendeville(R), Morristown, N.J., F2A Van Diemen Ford, 1:05.187, 84.495. 2 (3), Westley Barber(R), Saffron Walden, Eng ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 23, 2003--Imperial Parking Corporation (AMEX:IPK) announced today that the four-month standstill agreement between the Company and Gotham Partners and affiliated funds has terminated in accordance with its terms. The standstill agreement, which was entered into at the time Gotham Partne ... Continue reading
MADD and Takata Join to Take On a Highway Epidemic
MADD's Landmark 'Tie One On For Safety' Red Ribbon Drunk Driving Prevention Campaign Altered for First Time to Help Emphasize Seat Belt Usage Effort Announced for 'Buckle Up America Week' and at the Beginning of Memorial Day Weekend - the Deadliest for Drunk Driving Victims WASHINGTON, May 23 -- One of the longest-runn ... Continue reading
Markland Technologies, Inc. President Ken Ducey Interviewed on National Public Radio -NPR-
RIDGEFIELD, Conn.--May 23, 2003--Markland Technologies, Inc. (www.marklandtech.com) is pleased to announce that Mr. Ken Ducey, President and CFO, was recently interviewed on National Public Radio http://www.npr.org/. The May 21st interview was regarding the pending installation of the first pilot of the Vehicle Stoppin ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Trashing The Indianapolis 500
-- Remember that scene from the movie "Back To The Future" where Doc Brown fuels his car with garbage to blast off into the future? While running our cars on egg shells, banana peels and tuna cans might seem futuristic, it is actually happening today. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by g ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 23, 2003-- and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- Trashing The Indianapolis 500 Remember that scene from the movie "Back To The Future" where Doc Brown fuels his car with garbage to blast off into the future? While running our cars on egg shell ... Continue reading
PECORARI JOINS ANDERSEN WALKO RACING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PECORARI JOINS ANDERSEN WALKO RACING FAIRFIELD, N.J. (May 23, 2002) – Andersen Walko Racing today announced that Adam Pecorari has joined its Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship team. Pecorari, of Aston, Pa., joins the front-running team, having previously contested the opening two rounds of th ... Continue reading
Sika Promotes Business Unit Vice President and Director of Engineering
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., May 23 -- Sika Corporation Industry Products Division announced two promotions within its business team effective June 1: Scott Henry becomes Vice President Transportation OEM and Marine. Scott has 12 years of experience in the adhesives and sealants industry. A graduate of Case Western Reserve ... Continue reading
S&P Assns Prelim AAA Rtg to Orient Corp Auto Loan ABS
TOKYO--May 23, 2003--Standard & Poor's--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it had assigned its preliminary 'AAA' ratings to Oracle Eta Special Purpose Co. (Oracle Eta)'s JPY31.3 billion bonds ('tokutei shasai') classes A through M. The bonds are ultimately backed by a pool of auto loan receivables origi ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies to Hold Conference Call Wednesday, May 28, 2003 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time
FREDERICK, Colo., May 23 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, will hold a conference call with members of the investment community on Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call dial 1-415-537-1862 approximately 10 minutes before the c ... Continue reading
Westerbeke Reports Second Quarter Results
TAUNTON, Mass.--May 23, 2003--Westerbeke Corporation announced today the results of its operations for the second fiscal quarter ended April 26, 2003. Net sales for the quarter ended April 26, 2003 were $5,248,800 compared to $7,428,600 for the quarter ended April 27, 2002, a decrease of 29%. The Company reported a net ... Continue reading
BMW Motorcycles Celebrates 80th Anniversary at Squaw Valley
TAHOE CITY, Calif.--May 23, 2003--A three-day celebration of 80 years of motorcycling excellence will take place in Squaw Valley June 27-29, 2003. Officially titled the "BMW Motorrad 80th Anniversary Rally", the event is sponsored by BMW for their customers, BMW motorcycle owners, and motorcycle enthusiasts. The festiv ... Continue reading
Cragar Industries Enters Licensing Arrangement With Quattro Brands LLC
PHOENIX, May 23 -- Cragar Industries, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: CRGR) -- today announced that it entered a licensing arrangement with Quattro Brands, a Minnesota-based LLC. Quattro Brands will introduce a new line of CRAGAR-branded automotive appearance products including a brake dust inhibitor, a total wheel cleaner, a t ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice Notes from Lime Rock
Friday Practice Notes at Lime Rock - The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championships makes its first visit to Lime Rock Park since 1994 for the Mohegan Sun Presents the Lime Rock Grand Prix. - Joining the series at Lime Rock are No. 13 Kniffin, No. 18 Levy, No. 27 Fierberg, No. ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice Results #2 from Lime Rock
LAKEVILLE, CONN. - Practice 2 times for the 32 lap, 48.96-mile Rounds Three and Four races at Lime Rock Park, with practice position, driver, hometown, car, time and speed in miles-per-hour. 1 (23), Jonathan Bomarito(R), Monterey, Calif., F2A Van Diemen Ford, 0:51.726, 106.484. 2 (7), Steve Welk(R), Franklin, Wis., F2A ... Continue reading
Knights Inn(R) Hotels Offer Chance to Win NASCAR Weekend
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 23 -- This summer's Knights Inn Rev It Up sweepstakes offers consumers a chance to win a NASCAR fantasy weekend for two to the Bashas Supermarkets 200, a Busch Series race scheduled Nov. 1 at the Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. The grand prize includes airfare, lodging for two, ca ... Continue reading
Michael Bradley Named Teradyne President
BOSTON--May 23, 2003--Teradyne, Inc. today announced that Michael A. Bradley has been appointed President of Teradyne, effective immediately. George Chamillard will continue as the company's CEO and Chairman and will work with Mr. Bradley on a transition of duties over the next few weeks. Bradley, 54, joined Teradyne i ... Continue reading
Miller Doubles Pleasure in First Two Practices at Lime Rock
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2003 MILLER DOUBLES PLEASURE IN FIRST TWO PRACTICES AT LIME ROCK LAKEVILLE, Conn. ‹ Johnny Miller topped both rounds of Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup practice Friday at Lime Rock Park. The dri ... Continue reading
NAMARS PR: FELKER FLIES AT SPEEDROME; NOBLITT CONQUERS K-CARS
FELKER FLIES AT SPEEDROME; NOBLITT CONQUERS K-CARS May 23, 2003 Indianapolis, IN Typically know as a dirt specialist, Jeffersonville, Indiana's AJ Felker proved his pavement prow less in dramatic fashion last night passing Mel Kenyon on lap 48 of the fifty lap A-Main in "Thursday Night Lightning" Series competition at ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Declares 48th Consecutive Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--May 23, 2003--The board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.035 per share, payable June 30, 2003, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 13, 2003. This is the 48th consecutive cash dividend declared by the company's board si ... Continue reading
UAW Leaders Praise Sen. Bayh for Vote Against GOP Tax Scheme
INDIANAPOLIS, May 23 -- The United Auto Workers today praised Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) for his vote against the Republican tax cut scheme that passed the Senate today. "This so-called tax cut is actually a thinly-disguised transfer of our nation's wealth from the hard-working majority to a small group of high-income ind ... Continue reading
Westerbeke Reports Second Quarter Results
TAUNTON, Mass.--May 23, 2003--Westerbeke Corporation announced today the results of its operations for the second fiscal quarter ended April 26, 2003. Net sales for the quarter ended April 26, 2003 were $5,248,800 compared to $7,428,600 for the quarter ended April 27, 2002, a decrease of 29%. The Company reported a net ... Continue reading
Valuation of Stock Options Granted by Ford
Ford Motor Company today reconfirmed the values of stock options granted in 2002 to the executive officers that were named in Ford's 2003 proxy statement. The values were derived using the Black-Scholes option pricing methodology. The values for the stock options reported in the proxy statement included an adjustment f ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 23 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, announced today the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for 2004 model year Forester models. The 2004 Forester model lineup includes the ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
SHANGHAI, China--May 23, 2003--China Automotive Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:CAAS), today announced financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. The Company's sino-foreign joint ventures are presented on a consolidated basis for the three months ended March 31, 2003, as compared to the equity method of ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Settles Class-Action Lawsuit
CHICAGO May 23, 2003; Karen Padley writing for Reuters reported that Bridgestone Corp. (Tokyo:5108.T - News) of Japan's Firestone unit said on Friday it has agreed to settle a Texas class-action lawsuit over its recall of Wilderness AT and ATX tires more than two years ago. Firestone said details are still being worked ... Continue reading
Safety Belt Enforcement Zones in Effect Throughout Michigan
Law enforcement officials throughout the state remind motorists to Buckle Up Or Pay Up as they travel over the Memorial Day holiday. Safety Belt Enforcement Zones are operating across the state, through June 1st, on roads where crashes are high or belt use is low. For an up-to-date listing of enforcement zones, their l ... Continue reading
Youths Cite Peer Pressure as Top Reason for Not Buckling Up; NHTSA's Dr. Runge Voices His Support of VW Initiative AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 23 -- According to a just-released nationwide polling of high school students conducted by Volkswagen of America, Inc., peer pressure, lack of comfort and a feeling of invincibilit ... Continue reading
Australian Collegiate Team Wins Formula SAE Competition
TROY, Mich., May 23 -- In only their second year of Formula SAE competition, The University of Wollongong (UOW), of New South Wales, Australia, emerged from over 100 university teams to capture the coveted championship. The event, which has been held annually since 1981, concluded last weekend at the Silverdome in Pont ... Continue reading
Telephony Only The Beginning For Bluetooth In The Vehicle, Says ABI
Oyster Bay, NY - May 22, 2003; Nearly 20% of all new vehicles worldwide will contain embedded Bluetooth hardware by 2007, according to the findings of a new Allied Business Intelligence Inc (ABI) study. Future Bluetooth-based automotive applications are poised to deliver new opportunities to all facets of the industry, ... Continue reading
Subaru Introduces the All-New Legacy
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products, and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the domestic release of the Legacy series, comprised of the Station Wagon (Touring Wagon) and the Sedan (B4). The company has immediately begun to sell the Stati ... Continue reading
FANS OF JIMMY KITE LAUCH SITE TO SUPPORT INDY RACER
FANS OF JIMMY KITE LAUNCH SITE TO SUPPORT INDY RACER INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2003 - Indianapolis 500 driver Jimmy Kite received one of the ultimate accolades of his racing career today. A web site, www.JimmyKiteFans.com, created and supported entirely by fans of the Stockbridge, Georgia driver was launched this morning. ... Continue reading
Anniversary Special Edition from Morgan
MALVERN, England, May 22 -- Legendary independent British car builder the Morgan Motor Company is marking the 35th anniversary of its famous Plus 8 sports car with a special limited edition of the car that has helped to make Morgan a world famous marque. Since its launch in 1968, over 6000 Plus 8s have been built. Many ... Continue reading
SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 22 -- Thousands of consumers across the United States will have the opportunity to test-drive the entire line-up of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles during "Route 2003: An American Road Trip" on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. The event, which is open to the public and free of charge, will ... Continue reading
E-Town champ Bazemore aims to keep up momentum at Topeka
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA (Kans.) Race Date: May 23-25 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 ENGLISHTOWN WINNER BAZEMORE LOOKS TO KEEP UP MOMENTUM AT TOPEKA TOPEKA, Kan. (May 22, 2003) - Whit Bazemore drove his Ma ... Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y., May 22 -- Harris Corporation , and MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Inc. , will discuss future military applications for micro fuel cells and demonstrate a direct methanol micro fuel cell (DMFC) power-pack prototype powering a Harris FALCON II tactical, handheld radio at the ... Continue reading
Modine's Chairman Donald R. Johnson Announces His Retirement
RACINE, Wis.--May 22, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today that its Chairman of the Board, Donald R. Johnson, has announced his plans to retire at the end of June. During Mr. Johnson's tenure, Modine achieved many significant accomplishments. Modine's global presence grew through a series of acquisitions ... Continue reading
NEC Europe Chooses Sonic MyDVD and CinePlayer for DVD-recordable Drives
NOVATO, Calif.--May 22, 2003-- NEC's ND-1100 and ND-1300 DVD Recordable Drives Powered by Industry's Most Popular DVD Software Sonic Solutions(R) announced today that NEC Europe, one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions, has selected Sonic MyDVD(R)4 and Sonic ... Continue reading
Scelzi has winning memories of Topeka
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA (Kans.) Race Date: May 23-25 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 OAKLEY FUNNY CAR DRIVER SCELZI HAS WINNING YET BITTERSWEET TOPEKA MEMORIES TOPEKA, Kan. (May 22, 2003) -- Gary Scelzi wi ... Continue reading
Timken Integrates New Product Brands Into The Timken Store at PTplace.com
Torrington(R), Fafnir(R) and Kilian(R) Products Available On-line CANTON, Ohio, May 22 -- The Timken Company today announced that Torrington, Fafnir and Kilian-branded products are available on-line at The Timken Store at www.PTplace.com , offering US industrial distributors that are authorized to carry these lines a b ... Continue reading
ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP FINISHES EARLY SEASON TESTING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP FINISHES EARLY SEASON TESTING FAIRFIELD, N.J. (May 20, 2002) — The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship recently completed two-days of early season testing at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Taking part in the test were the top teams in the Zetec Championship, as well as the n ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Offers Free Nonalcoholic Drink Guide For Planning Prom, Graduation Parties
DEARBORN, Mich., May 22 -- With high schools gearing up for prom and graduation festivities, AAA Michigan is offering to help party planners add some tasty, festive, nonalcoholic drinks to their menus. As part of its continuing effort to discourage drinking and driving, especially among young people, the Auto Club is o ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: As the August 2000 Ford-Firestone recall demonstrated, the potential cost of public highway and traffic safety to vehicle, truck, trailer and equipment manufacturers when left unchecked, can be disastrous. Consequently, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association recently imposed the Transportation Rec ... Continue reading
Army Showcases SmarTrucks at Tennessee Valley Corridor Summit In Huntsville, Alabama May 27-29
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 22 -- The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command's National Automotive Center (NAC) will showcase their latest technology, SmarTruck demonstration vehicles, here at the Tennessee Valley Corridor Summit meeting, May 27-29, 2003. The SmarTruck program provides the Army with a platform to te ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor's Light Vehicle Systems Business Group Announces Vice President Appointments
TROY, Mich., May 22 -- ArvinMeritor Inc. today announced two vice president appointments in its Light Vehicle Systems business group. Michael Muzzin has been appointed vice president, Europe, Sales and Marketing, and William Clark has been appointed vice president, DaimlerChrysler and affiliates, Sales and Marketing. ( ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--May 22, 2003--AuGRID Corporation (OTCBB:AGRD) announces it has signed a letter of intent to acquire a private industrial electronics company specializing in a semiconductor technology with annual projected revenues in excess of $2 million. This acquisition will complement as well as add dimension and vertica ... Continue reading
Auto Europe Extends Free Lobster Promotion and Adds New Elements Including Fresh Salmon
Earn Six Free Lobsters or Three Pounds of Fresh Salmon With Any Prestige Car Rental Earn 3 Free Lobsters or Two Pounds of Fresh Salmon With Any Business Class Airfare PORTLAND, ME, May 22 -- Auto Europe, a leading provider of European car rental services for almost 50 years has extended their free lobster promotion and ... Continue reading
Cannon On the Road to Topeka with Oakley crew
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA (Kans.) Race Date: May 23-25 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 CANNON ON THE ROAD WITH CREW TO TOPEKA TOPEKA, Kan. (May 22, 2003) - Scotty Cannon figured if he hung out with his crew ... Continue reading
CAW Responds to DaimlerChrysler No New Plant Announcement
TORONTO, May 22 -- CAW president Buzz Hargrove will respond to the DaimlerChrysler announcement regarding no new plant for Windsor at a press conference today, Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m. EST, in the Royal Sutton B & C Room (lobby level) at the Sutton Place Hotel. Media can call in to 1 800 814-4860 to participate in ... Continue reading
Cincinnati Machine Adds Modig's Power Flow System To Aerospace Manufacturing Product Line
CINCINNATI--May 22, 2003--Cincinnati Machine announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of the Power Flow(TM), a unique machining system designed for high-speed processing of long aluminum aircraft parts, from Modig Machine Tool AB, Virserum, Sweden. This addition complements Cincinnati Machine' ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation dedicates new axle assembly facility
Como, Italy, May 22 -- Dana Corporation today dedicated a new, state-of-the-art agricultural axle assembly facility in Como, Italy. The new facility replaces an existing operation in Como and extends a half-century presence in the city. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "The new Como facility h ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 22 -- Detroit Regional Chamber President and CEO Richard E. Blouse Jr., CCE, attended a meeting of the Regional Transit Coordinating Council (RTCC) today and stood with local and state leaders in support of improved public transit in Southeast Michigan. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000703/D ... Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY - Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Rounds Three & Four
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Rounds Three and Four Lime Rock Park Green Flags: Saturday, May 24, 2003, 3:00 p.m. (ET) Monday, May 26, 2003, 1:00 p.m. (ET) Circuit: 1.53-mile road course Records: Qualifying Lap: Pinto: 0:50.157 (109.81 MPH), Chris Simmons, 1993 Zetec: To be d ... Continue reading
-- The official start of summer is this weekend, and for automobile owners who do lots of driving, peace of mind is hard to come by -- especially when every little noise might lead to a costly automotive repair. Fortunately, there is a solution. Extended warranties along with proper maintenance go a long way toward eas ... Continue reading
New Sika Website Caters to Customers
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., May 22 -- Sika Corporation Industry Business Unit recently launched its new website, www.sikaindustry.com . The new website features an all-new appearance. Specific product and application information and the latest news is just a click away for each of the adhesives and sealants market segments ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Concludes Market Conduct Examination
Results are Released from Pennsylvania's Review of Private Passenger Automobile Underwriting Guidelines HARRISBURG, Pa., May 22 -- Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Diane Koken, in her capacity as the state regulator for the insurance industry, has released the results of the Private Passenger Automobile Underwriting ... Continue reading
Penske Racing, Inc. and Quicken Loans Inc. Announce a Multi-Tiered Marketing Agreement
America's Home Loan Experts join most successful team in Indy car racing history INDIANAPOLIS, May 22 -- Penske Racing, Inc. and Quicken Loans Inc., the nation's leading online mortgage lender, announced a multi-tiered marketing and business development agreement designed to leverage the platform of Indy car racing to ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Q2 Results
CLEVELAND, May 22 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of blanks, engineered welded blanks, engineered stampings and modular assemblies for the automotive, light truck and heavy truck industries, will announce earnings for the second quarter ended April 30, 2003 on Thursday May 29, 2003. A conference cal ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 22 -- To enhance the company's Fastening Systems Group's role as a world-class supplier and position it for future growth, TriMas Corporation has announced it will consolidate its Lake Erie Products manufacturing operations in Lakewood, Ohio, into its facilities in Frankfort, Ind.; Wood Dal ... Continue reading
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Hayes Lemmerz Agrees to Sell Senior Note Offering
Northville, Mich., May 22 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that it entered into an agreement for the sale of $250 million of senior unsecured notes. The notes have a maturity of 7 years and a 10 1/2% coupon. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO ) The Company expects to complet ... Continue reading
MELBOURNE, Fla. & LENOX, Mass.--May 22, 2003--Laminated Technologies, Inc. of Melbourne Florida today announced expansion into an additional 30,000 square foot facility in Lenox Massachusetts and the formation of a new business division - LTI Smart Glass. The new LTI Smart Glass division and the plant in Lenox are in r ... Continue reading
Maxim Crane Works Extends Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation
PITTSBURGH--May 22, 2003--Maxim Crane Works announced today, in connection with its exchange offer and consent solicitation relating to the 103/8% Senior Notes due 2008 of Anthony Crane Rental, L.P. and Anthony Crane Capital Corporation and 133/8% Senior Discount Debentures due 2009 of Anthony Crane Rental Holdings, L. ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Announces Webcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 22 -- Miller Industries, Inc. intends to release results for the fourth quarter and year-ended 2002 and the first quarter of 2003 today, May 22, 2003. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call that will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet on: Friday ... Continue reading
MTA Adopts Austere FY04 Budget That Still Pushes Forward With Major Transit Projects
LOS ANGELES, May 22 -- Determined "to live within our means" despite an anticipated sharp cut in state funding, the MTA Board of Directors has adopted an austere MTA budget for the next fiscal year that still calls for pushing forward with major transportation improvements for Los Angeles County to deal with worsening ... Continue reading
Palisades Group Acquires the New Jersey Property and Casualty Unit of Prudential Financial
Palisades to Run Acquired Company as a Stand-Alone Entity Stability and Continuity to be Maximized for Employees, Agents, Customers and the New Jersey Marketplace BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., May 22 -- The Palisades Group, a leading provider of auto insurance in New Jersey, announced today that it has agreed to acquire The ... Continue reading
Textron's Jacobsen Unit Grooms PGA Tour; Sixty Percent of Tour Stops Use Jacobsen Equipment
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--May 22, 2003--The PGA Tour is in full swing today with the start of the Colonial, where golfing legend Annika Sorenstam became the first woman to tee off on the PGA Tour in over 60 years. As is the case at 60 percent of the Tour courses, Jacobsen professional turf care equipment was there to groom the ... Continue reading
ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVERS RACE AT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVERS RACE AT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME LAKEVILLE, CONN. (May 22, 2002) — For three drivers in the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship, Rounds Three & Four of the 2003 season will be the first opportunity to race at their home track in a professional series. Rookies Andrew an ... Continue reading
Revolution Motorsports Lime Rock Preview
Contact: John Thawley johnthawley@GoRevolution.com 248.227.0110 Revolution Motorsports Set Sights Last On Year’s Unfinished Business Hayner wants what is his… Sak hunting down Diaz Detroit – May 21, 2003 – As the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup pulls into Lime Rock Park for the Mohe ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Gas Prices Find Bottom - Start Moving North
HOUSTON--May 23, 2003--The customary beginning of the summer driving season is bringing higher prices throughout most of Texas with the prospect of prices inching still higher in coming weeks, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popu ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Holiday Weekend No Brake to Falling Gas Prices
LOS ANGELES--May 23, 2003--Gasoline prices, which customarily rise during high demand times such as the Memorial Day holiday weekend, will continue falling after the ninth straight week of declines, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Currently, the average price ... Continue reading
Aggressive Drivers Beware; Holiday Crackdown May 24-31
Two of Three Highway Fatalities Stem from Aggressive Driving - Three Deaths a Day in VA-MD-DC Start of Summer Travel Triggers Stepped-up Enforcement to Combat Aggressive Driving Radio and Transit Bus Ads Launched to Heighten Awareness WHAT: With AAA projecting more than 400,000 greater Washingtonians hitting the highwa ... Continue reading
Drive Trips Continue to Interest Most Americans, AAA Barometer Shows
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 22, 2003--As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, interest in drive trips continues to rise as online AAA TripTik(R) routings increased for the eighth consecutive week. The National Travel Barometer for the week of May 12-18 showed Online TripTik(R) routings were up 37 percent since the week of March ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-Race: Kurt Johnson Aims to have a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Aims to have a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend ACDelco crew looks to park their Cavalier in the Topeka winner's circle Sugar Hill, Ga., May 21, 2003 - Throughout his ten-year Pro Stock career, Kurt Johnson has been a thre ... Continue reading
Mazda Revolutionizes Car Buying With New Birmingham-Area Dealership
Automaker Opens Ground-Up Facility Encompassing New Retail Philosophy at Med Center Mazda PELHAM, Ala., May 22 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) showcased its commitment to enhancing the car-buying experience for customers with the grand opening today of Med Center Mazda, one of the largest Mazda dealers in the ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-Race: The Professor is Set to Employ a New Teaching Aid in Topeka
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net The Professor is Set to Employ a New Teaching Aid in Topeka Warren Johnson to roll out new GM Performance Parts Grand Am for O'Reilly Summer Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., May 21, 2003 - By all accounts, GM Performance Parts driver Warre ... Continue reading
Methanol Fuel Cells Shine on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Today's Congressional Fuel Cell Expo brought out hundreds of visitors to the Cannon Caucus Room on Capitol Hill to view the latest developments in fuel cell technology. The Methanol Institute, representing the global methanol industry, was just one of the many exhibitors touting the benefits of us ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Carlos A. Saladrigas to Its Board of Directors
ROANOKE, Va., May 22 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that Carlos A. Saladrigas, co-founder and chairman of the board of Premier American Bank in Florida has been elected to its Board of Directors and will be a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. Premier American Bank, established in 2001, provides i ... Continue reading
'Ride Safe Tour' Virtual-Reality Automotive Experience to Visit Seattle Area May 27-30
Free Consumer Driving Safety Experience to Make 3 Local Stops SEATTLE, May 22 -- The Monroe Ride Safe Tour, a multi- million-dollar interactive driving safety experience that will visit more than 150 North American markets this year, will make three high-profile stops in the Seattle area beginning Tuesday, May 27. Feat ... Continue reading
TOKO First to Offer iBiquity Certified HD Radio(TM) Decoder Modules
COLUMBIA, Md. and WARREN, N.J., May 22 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer and licenser of HD Radio(TM) technology, and TOKO Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and modules, announced today that TOKO has received performance certification for their HD Radio decoding module. TOK ... Continue reading
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y.--May 22, 2003--Cole Communications -0- Signs Two New Clients for Integrated, Strategic Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Solutions Winner of Four Creative Honors with Two First Place BOLI (Best on Long Island) Awards at Long Island Advertising Club's 30th Annual Event Cole Communications, a f ... Continue reading
Expert Advice on Making Sure Everything Fits in The Car for Vacation Travel
SEYMOUR, Conn., May 22 -- If you've decided to hit the open road with the family this summer, the first and last question you may ask before leaving is, "where are we headed, and is how is all our stuff going to fit?" "Loading is usually the last thing most people think about before they leave, however it's important t ... Continue reading
Benson "Just Talking In The Rain"
Rain cancelled Nascar Winston Cup Qualifying at Charlotte on Thursday. Practice will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday with Qualifying at 1 p.m. However rain is forecast for Friday. Johnny Benson Rain Quotes “Maybe we should think about starting a boat series in NASCAR. With as much rain as we have had today we could put o ... Continue reading
Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoor Festival Offers Family Fun
Muscle-Powered Activities Take Center Stage at Three-Day Event MEMPHIS, Tenn., Agricenter International, May 22 -- The Ninth Annual Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival presented by Suzuki will host a variety of activities during the 2003 event, scheduled for Friday, May 30, Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. The ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE Teams With Jaguar for Special Supplement on New XJ
Custom Publishing Joint Venture Highlights the Editorial Quality and Consumer Influence of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE NEW YORK, May 22 -- The PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group today announced the publication of a special editorial supplement to AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE: "Leaping Ahead -- The Inside Guide to the All-New Aluminum J ... Continue reading
Discount Can be Applied to Motorcycles, ATVs, or JET SKI(R) Personal Watercraft, and Can be Combined With Other Current Offers to General Public IRVINE, Calif., May 22 -- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., and its dealers have launched a promotion extending through July 31, 2003 that provides active and reserve military pe ... Continue reading
Michigan Virtual University to Host Manufacturers at Ford Field
2nd Annual e-Learning Summit Thursday, June 5 LANSING, Mich., May 22 -- Michigan Virtual University will host an e-learning summit Thursday, June 5, to provide manufacturers with global training resources and solutions. Titled "Lessons from Building a Manufacturing Training Consortium," the event will cover such topics ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--May 22, 2003--Tower Automotive, Inc. , held its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at its Technical Center in Novi, Mich. The shareholders approved the election of the nine persons nominated to serve as the Company's board of directors. There were two changes within the membershi ... Continue reading
MELBOURNE, Fla. & LENOX, Mass.--May 22, 2003--Laminated Technologies, Inc. of Melbourne Florida today announced expansion into an additional 30,000 square foot facility in Lenox Massachusetts and the formation of a new business division - LTI Smart Glass. The new LTI Smart Glass division and the plant in Lenox are in r ... Continue reading
Fork Lift Maker Cascade Corporation Directors Approve Quarterly Dividend
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 22, 2003--Cascade Corporation, , Robert C. Warren, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Corporation announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $.10. The dividend will be paid on July 11, 2003 to shareholders of record on June 28, 2003. Forward Looking ... Continue reading
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