Ford Leads Woodward Cruise For Children's Charities
DEARBORN, Mich., July 31, 2003 – Ford Motor Company is announcing two new ways for continuing its tradition of supporting Detroit area children’s charities during the annual “Revvin’ with Ford” event, held this month in conjunction with the Woodward Dream Cruise. Ford is offering customers ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor,Union Tentatively Agree Wage Hike;Resume Operating
SEOUL August 5, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Hyundai Motor Co. and union leaders said Wednesday they have tentatively agreed on wage hike rate and other union demands, ending a seven-week strike that cost the car maker more than 1.3 trillion won ($1=KRW1, 187.9) in production losses. "Workers are back to work now and ... Continue reading
Total Parts Plus Adds Global Part Sharing Feature and Passives Database
FT. WALTON BEACH, Fla. Aug. 5, 2003; Total Parts Plus, an online company that offers supply-chain management products, services, and integrated solutions to the electronics industry, has launched new feature upgrades into its web-based application. Total Parts Plus has added a passives database! This feature enables th ... Continue reading
Its A FOORRRDDDD Incentives Extended to September 30th
DETROIT August 5, 2003; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it was extending most of its incentive offers on Ford-branded vehicles through Sept. 30, and sweetening deals on five models. Ford's incentives -- including its Lincoln and Mercury brands -- averaged $3,687 per vehicle in July, a 5.8 percent i ... Continue reading
Valeo to announce contracts and technical innovations of "Domains" technology strategy at IAA 2003
Paris, France, August 5 -- At a press conference September 10 at IAA 2003, the Frankfurt international motor show, Valeo will announce new contracts it has won and technologies it has developed during the first two years of its Domains approach. Announced at the IAA 2001, the Domain approach is the marketing and techno ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG: Said Scores 4th-place Finish at Road America in Speed GT
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship - Round 7 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wis. Race Day: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 BMW TEAM PTG RETAINS SPEED GT CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH SAID'S FOURTH-PLACE FINISH AT ROAD AMERICA WINCHESTER, Va. (Aug. 5, 2003) - For the first time ... Continue reading
Boston Acoustics Announces First Quarter Results
PEABODY, Mass.--Aug. 5, 2003--Boston Acoustics, Inc. today announced its financial results for the first quarter of the 2004 fiscal year which ended on June 28, 2003. Net sales for the quarter decreased approximately 31%, to $12.6 million from $18.3 million for the same period a year ago. Net income decreased to approx ... Continue reading
DuPont SentryGlas Plus Sets Standards in Automotive Side Windows
DETROIT, Aug. 5 -- The opportunity for advanced laminated safety glass to offer motorists greater vehicle security and safety is getting another vote of confidence with the latest application of DuPont SentryGlas(R) Plus interlayer for optional side windows on the new BMW 5 Series. Designed to fit in existing window fr ... Continue reading
McMurray Watkins Glen Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Havoline Dodge Sirius at the Glen Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Sirius at the Glen (Race 22 of 36) TRACK: Watkins Glen International QUALIFYING: Friday, August 8 at 3:05 p.m. EST RACE ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Aug. 5, 2003--Actify, the leader in client-server design visualization and collaboration solutions for the high tech, industrial automation and discrete manufacturing industries, today announced new enhancements to its award winning SpinFire CAD Visualization Solution. With the enhancements made to SpinF ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman to Webcast and Teleconference Second Quarter Financial Results on August 13, 2003
TROY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (C&A), which is traded as CKC on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 13, 2003. C&A will discuss its second quarter ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Welcomes Regional Acceptance to Its Auto Finance Platform
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Aug. 5, 2003--DealerTrack, Inc. today welcomes Regional Acceptance Corporation to its growing community of financing sources participating on its online auto finance platform. Regional Acceptance is also a participant on Credit Online's CreditConnection(R) network. Following DealerTrack's acquisition of ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio--Aug. 5, 2003--Roadway Express, Inc., with its Time-Critical Services, is working with the producers of the Discovery Channel's new show, "Monster House," (Monday nights at 8pm EST/PCT) to deliver the materials they need in order to meet the tight deadlines of the show's five-day, total transformation of an ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 5, 2003-- Would Also Increase Distribution On Class A Shares To $0.61 From $0.04 Per Share; Proposes Corporate Governance Agreement To Protect Class A Shareholders DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced that it has amended the terms of its tender offer to purchase, through its whol ... Continue reading
Ford Tier Suppliers Kick-off 2004 F-Series Chassis Suspension Production
-- Altair Engineering, a global leader in product design consulting, engineering software and high-performance computing technology, today joins Detroit Chassis L.L.C. in the production launch of the newly designed suspension for the F-Series Super Duty Class A motorhome chassis. You can reach the story directly by goi ... Continue reading
WAYLAND, Mass.--Aug. 5, 2003--Moldflow Corporation today announced the results for its fourth fiscal quarter and year ended June 30, 2003, which were above the expectations previously set out by management. Fourth quarter revenues of $9.9 million increased 20% from the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2002 and increased ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 5 -- Toyota and the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) today announced the four remaining cities selected to receive funding to implement the Toyota Family Literacy Program (TFLP). The cities are Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Providence. New York City was announced in April as ... Continue reading
High Precision System Delivers More Powerful Detection And Accuracy for Critical Dimensions MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 5 -- Nikon Instruments Inc., a world leader in microscope and advanced digital imaging technology, today announced the introduction of the powerful VMR-Z120X Maximum Magnification Module to the entire family ... Continue reading
Nikon's SITECH Debuts the Most Advanced, Versatile Semiconductor Inspection System Available
New OPTISTATION 3200 Delivers Exceptional Micro and Macro Inspection with Enhanced Module, Additional Load Ports MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 5 -- Nikon's Semiconductor Inspection Technologies Group (SITECH) today announced the introduction of the Optistation 3200, the most versatile semiconductor inspection system available. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Extends Line of Credit and Refinances Operating Leases; To Announce Quarterly Results
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 5, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, announced that on Friday, August 1, 2003, it completed an extension of its revolving line of credit and refinanced certain operating leases. The facilities, set to expire September 22, 2004, now ... Continue reading
OWINGS MILLS, Md.--Aug. 5, 2003--While Rent-A-Wreck, the used car rental company, quietly chalks up its 30th year of providing low cost transportation to the American public, Tom Weum Rent-A-Wreck master franchisee for Scandinavia gathered his affiliates from the far reaches of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to mark his o ... Continue reading
Syntel Transforms IT for GeoLogistics Three-year Agreement Valued at $8M
TROY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Syntel , a leading global provider of custom outsourcing solutions, announced today a strategic agreement with GeoLogistics Corporation, one of the world's largest global third-party logistics companies. The three-year fixed-price agreement is valued at approximately $8 million and has two option ... Continue reading
United Defense's Steel Products Division to Produce Track for Main Battle Tank
ANNISTON, Ala.--Aug. 5, 2003--United Defense Industries, Inc announced that its Anniston facility has received a $26 million contract from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for track shoes needed for the U.S. Army's M-1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Steel Products Division in Anniston will produce the forged metal components ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Texas--Aug. 5, 2003--Warrantech Corporation (OTC: WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, has signed a new automotive sales agent, US1 Automotive Solutions, Inc., based in North Myrtle Beach, SC. US1, formerly known as Carolina Warranties, will increase Warrantec ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to Release Study, in-Car Video of Driver Distraction
-- AAA to Also Provide Analysis of Distracted Driving Content in State Driver's License Manuals and Offer Model Language WHAT: With driver distraction being a factor in up to 50 percent of all crashes, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will release results and video from its in-car observational study "Distractions ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 5, 2003--Acclaris LLC, a premier business process-solutions firm, announced today it was awarded a multi-year contract with the State of Florida's Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics. Acclaris will provide processing services related to birth certificates, death certificates, marriage lic ... Continue reading
Theo van Brandenburg Promoted to President of Staples European Retail Business
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--Aug. 5, 2003-- Leader of Staples' Office Centre Netherlands Selected to Drive Profitable Retail Sales Growth Across Europe Staples, Inc. today announced the promotion of Theo van Brandenburg to President of Staples European Retail business. In his new role, van Brandenburg will be responsible for lea ... Continue reading
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Aug. 5, 2003--Transpro, Inc. today reported revised results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003 from that previously reported in the Company's press release dated July 30, 2003. Accordingly, the Company's financial statements that will be included in Transpro's Form 10-Q to be filed with the Se ... Continue reading
Bell Industries Reports Second Quarter Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Aug. 5, 2003--Bell Industries, Inc. (AMEX:BI) today reported financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2003. Net revenues for the 2003 second quarter totaled $39.4 million, compared with $41.3 million in the prior-year period. Bell reported net income of $220,000, or $0.0 ... Continue reading
Sony Handhelds: Have Cradle, Will Travel
New CLIE Handheld Car Cradle Accessory Entertains, Gives Directions and Plays Back Audio - All While Charging Power SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5 -- American drivers will soon be able to make their CLIE(TM) handhelds an active companion on daily commutes and long distance drives with the new CLIE handheld PEGA-CC5 car cradle acces ... Continue reading
Autobytel's AIC Expands State-of-the-Art Research Tools and Data to Canadian Automotive Consumers
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 5, 2003-- Mitsubishi Motors First Canadian Automaker to Offer AIC Multi-brand Information Online Autobytel Inc.'s vehicle data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC), launched its leading multi-brand vehicle data and cross-comparison tool, AutoComparitor(TM), on Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Can ... Continue reading
STUTTGART, Germany--Aug. 5, 2003--The FlexRay Consortium today announced a breakthrough in establishing FlexRay as the de facto international standard for advanced automotive control applications with the news that Volkswagen has joined the Consortium as a Core Partner. Formed in September 2000, the FlexRay Consortium ... Continue reading
Audi Renews as Official Vehicle for Wachovia LPGA Classic
KUTZTOWN, Pa., Aug. 5 -- Audi of America is proud to announce that it will be the official vehicle of the Wachovia LPGA Classic Hosted by Betsy King. Audi has supported this full-field LPGA sanctioned event for the past six years. The 72-hole tournament will take place August 18-24, 2003, at the Berkleigh Country Club ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL Will Double Operations in Mexico
TLALNEPANTLA, Mexico, Aug. 5 -- MANN+HUMMEL, a major automotive parts supplier, plans a multi-million-dollar expansion of its operations in Mexico. Steffen Schneider, president of MANN+HUMMEL Mexico, said the company will relocate its operations in Mexico to a new location that will double the size of its current facil ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corporation Receives Orders From Two Transportation Sector Customers
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug. 5 -- Lithium Technology Corporation, ("LTC", "the Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: LTHU.OB) , a leading participant in the rapidly emerging large-format rechargeable lithium battery market, today announced that a leading U.S. developer of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has placed an order for the Company ... Continue reading
2004 Ford F-150 Series Features Delphi Safety & Convenience Technologies
Occupant protection system, advanced audio among key Delphi contributions TROY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Ford Motor Company has included significant safety and convenience products from Delphi Corporation on its 2004 F-150 truck series, to be launched in the United States later this fall. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/ ... Continue reading
Auto Supplier Behr America Expands Detroit Area Headquarters
TROY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Behr America, a leading global supplier of automotive engine cooling and air conditioning systems, is expanding its North American headquarters with the addition of a 10,000- square-foot office facility in Troy, Michigan. The new offices will house human resources, purchasing and accounting activ ... Continue reading
Astris Energi, Alternate Energy Corp. Plan Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Production Joint Venture
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Aug. 5, 2003--Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF), world leader in alkaline fuel cell technology, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent with Alternate Energy Corp. (OTCBB:ARGY), which has acquired the rights to a unique and reportedly low-cost technology for the production of hydrogen ... Continue reading
AutoScout24 kooperiert mit Frankfurter Rundschau
München, August 5 -- - Online-Inserate erscheinen auf Wunsch auch im Anzeigenteil der FR Die Nutzer von AutoScout24 können ihre Fahrzeuge nicht nur kostenlos auf dem virtuellen Marktplatz einstellen, sondern haben ab sofort zusätzlich die Möglichkeit, ihre Anzeige gegen eine Gebühr von 10 Euro in den Kfz-Markt der ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Aug. 5, 2003-- Domestically, Cycle Country Rolls-Out Multiple ATV Accessory Products For Land Pride's New All-Terrain Treker and Runabout Series Vehicles Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the outright leader in developing and manufacturing several custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain ... Continue reading
Entigo Announces Entigo Warranty 4.0; Offers Enhancements for Warranty Chain Collaboration
MALVERN, Pa.--Aug. 5, 2003-- Leading Warranty Management Solution Simplifies Complex Processes and Seamlessly Integrates Warranty Chain Partners Entigo Corporation, the leading provider of warranty chain management solutions (WCM), today announced the release of Entigo Warranty(TM) 4.0, the new version of its Web-enabl ... Continue reading
Credit Acceptance Announces: - 2nd Quarter Earnings
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 5, 2003--Credit Acceptance Corporation Credit Acceptance Corporation (the "Company") announced consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2003 of $1,008,000 or $0.02 per diluted share compared to $8,466,000 or $0.19 per diluted share for the same period in 2002. For the six mont ... Continue reading
Ford Tier Suppliers Kick-off 2004 F-Series Chassis Suspension Production
TROY, Mich.--Aug. 5, 2003--Altair Engineering, a global leader in product design consulting, engineering software and high-performance computing technology, today joins Detroit Chassis L.L.C. in the production launch of the newly designed suspension for the F-Series Super Duty Class A motorhome chassis. At a brief cere ... Continue reading
- New Version 2.0 Software Features Full U.S. Mapping And Exclusive Zenrin Interstate Exit Information - TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 5 -- Alpine Electronics, the world leader in mobile navigation, today announced that it is shipping a new in-vehicle navigation package (NAV-200) that pairs its award-winning NVE-N852A DVD-bas ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the appointment of Brian Casey to the position of vice president and treasurer. Pending approval of the board of directors, he will become an officer of the company. Casey will be responsible for ArvinMeritor's global capital market and tax activities, reporting ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, 5 de agosto /PR Newswire/ -- Toyota y el Centro Nacional para la Educación Familiar (NCFL por sus siglas en inglés), anunciaron hoy las cuatro ciudades remanentes que fueron seleccionadas para recibir ayuda financiera para poner en marcha el Programa de Educación Familiar de Toyota (TFLP). Las ... Continue reading
Accenture Awarded 10-Year Outsourcing Contract by California State Automobile Association
NEW YORK--Aug. 5, 2003-- Accenture to Help CSAA Reduce Operating Expenses Through Software Upgrade and Long-Term Application Support and Maintenance Accenture has been awarded a 10-year contract to help the California State Automobile Association (CSAA) upgrade its human resources and financial management systems and p ... Continue reading
United Capital Corp. Announces Two-For-One Stock Split
GREAT NECK, N.Y.--Aug. 5, 2003--United Capital Corp. (ASE:AFP) today announced that the company's Board of Directors has unanimously approved a two-for-one split of the company's Common Stock. Shareholders of record as of the close of business August 15, 2003 will receive one additional share of Common Stock for each s ... Continue reading
AFL Automotive Awarded Volkswagen of Mexico Contract
ALLEN PARK, Mich.--Aug. 5, 2003--Volkswagen of Mexico has named AFL Automotive as the design and development supplier for electrical distribution systems on the 2005 model year Jetta/Bora programs with a volume of 317,000 vehicles per year. AFL Automotive is currently providing design support for Audi in Europe and ele ... Continue reading
AFL Automotive celebra un contrato con Volkswagen de México
Editores de Negocios ALLEN PARK, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--4 de agosto de 2003--Volkswagen de México ha nombrado a AFL Automotive proveedor de diseño y desarrollo para los sistemas de distribución eléctrica de los programas Jetta/Bora para modelos 2005 con un volumen de 317.000 vehÃculos por ... Continue reading
VW's Audi Says Difficult To Match Profit Of Recent Years
BERLIN August 5, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Audi AG , the premium car brand of Volkswagen AG , Tuesday said it will be difficult to match recent earning levels, although it expects sell a record number of vehicles in 2003. "The macroeconomic conditions are making it increasingly difficult to match the high full-year ... Continue reading
TOKYO August 5, 2003; Dow Jones News Service reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter group net profit fell 9.7% because model changes at its North American plants and currency fluctuations cut into profits. The world's third-largest auto maker reported group net profit of 222.59 billion y ... Continue reading
FuelCell Energy says to buy Global Thermoelectric
NEW YORK, Aug 4, 2003; Reuters reported that fuel cell developer FuelCell Energy Inc. said on Monday it will acquire Canada's Global Thermoelectric Inc.for about $80 million in stock. Danbury, Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy will pay $2.72 for each share of Calgary, Alberta-based Global Thermoelectric. The deal, whic ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Introduces Premium Technology ES Optima Extended Life Products
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Aug. 4, 2003--Fleetguard Inc., the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for diesel-powered equipment, has aligned its coolant and chemical premium technology products under the brand name of ES Optima(TM). The technologically advanced products in this category were previously la ... Continue reading
NeoSynergy Joins STAR Standards Organization
MCLEAN, Va., Aug 4 -- NeoSynergy, a developer of a web-based dealership management software service has joined STAR, the IT standards body for the North American retail automotive industry. STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail) is a non-profit, auto industry-wide initiative to create voluntary IT standar ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Exploring Strategic Options for Standard Plant
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- The Timken Company announced today it is exploring strategic alternatives for its Standard Plant in Torrington, Conn., including the sale of the facility. The plant, which makes products for the aerospace industry, specifically aircraft control bearings, aircraft rod ends and aircraft track roll ... Continue reading
Visteon Presentation at J.P. Morgan/Harbour Automotive Conference To Be Web Cast Aug. 6
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will participate in the J.P. Morgan/Harbour Automotive Conference Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, from 3:45 p.m. to approximately 4:15 p.m. (EDT). The conference will be at the Ritz-Carlton Ho ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 4, 2003--Alcoa Inc. announced today that Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals (AWAC), a global alliance between Alumina Limited (40%) and Alcoa (60%), will expand capacity at its Paranam alumina refinery in Suriname by 250,000 metric tonnes per year, an increase of approximately 12 percent. The expansion ha ... Continue reading
Ansoft Announces First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 4, 2003--Ansoft Corporation will release financial results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2003, after the market close on Wednesday, August 20. The earnings announcement will be followed by a conference call at 5:00 pm EST. A webcast of the earnings conference can be accessed on Ansoft's Web site ... Continue reading
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Edwards' Record in the Senate Proves He Is Not a Supporter of Issues Important to Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 4 -- As Democratic candidate John Edwards speaks before the Transport Workers Union in Tulsa today, Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones asked Oklahoma voters to consider his record on issues important to Oklahomans before pledging their support for his presidential campaign. "John Edwards' ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 4 -- It is often said that the whole is more than just the sum of the parts. That's also true for the global Freudenberg and NOK Group, whose partner companies are each strong entities that rank among their markets' leading non-tire rubber product manufacturers. But when viewed together as partner ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 4 -- You can never be too thin, too rich -- or have too much horsepower. At least that's the philosophy behind Porsche's new Carrera GT supercar, a 605-horsepower, 205-mph brute that you'll find in all its tire-spinning glory on TheCarConnection.com this week. Mercedes-Benz teamed up with Formula One part ... Continue reading
***Hales Corners Speedway, Full Results 08-02-2003***
Rain Wins again At Hales Franklin, Wis., August 2--Rain once again took the program of racing at the Hales Corners Speedway Saturday night. Racing returns on Saturday, August 9 with a full program of UMP late model, sportsmen, modified and Hales Whales racing, plus the 4-cylinder Mud Puppies when Central Services prese ... Continue reading
Homeland Security Strategies, Inc. Announces New Bomb Jammer Built into Backpack
NEW YORK--Aug. 4, 2003--Security Intelligence Technologies, Inc., (OTCBB:SITG), today announced its subsidiary, Homeland Security Strategies, Inc., (HSS), has released their first product, the JamPack Bomb Jammer, built directly into a backpack for easy portability and maneuvering. The JamPack Bomb Jammer, with optiona ... Continue reading
Prab, Inc. Announces Merger Proposal; Proposal from Stevens Financial Group, LLC
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Aug. 4, 2003--Prab, Inc. (OTC:PRAB), which operates under two divisions, Prab Conveyors and Hapman Conveyors, and is a leading provider in the design and manufacturing of conveyors, metal scrap reclamation systems, and bulk material handling equipment and systems for a wide variety of industrial marke ... Continue reading
Stonepath Logistics Joint Venture To Provide Expedited Services For Top Automotive Players
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 4, 2003--Stonepath Logistics, a global logistics services provider, today announced that its joint venture, MagRabbit-UAFS, LLC, a minority business enterprise, has secured and signed master freight agreements through National Logistics Management, Inc. (NLMI) with Ford Motor Company, DaimlerChrysler ... Continue reading
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Top Japanese Credit Card Company Selects Equant to Implement Global IP VPN Solution
WASHINGTON & TOKYO--Aug. 4, 2003-- JCB expands its 10-year relationship with Equant based on Equant's outstanding track record and excellent quality of service Equant (Euronext Paris: EQU), a recognized industry leader in global IP and data service for multinational businesses, has signed a three-year contract to build ... Continue reading
UPDATE: Death Count Continues to Rise This Summer, Due to Kids Left Unattended in Motor Vehicles
The National SAFE KIDS Campaign, NHTSA and General Motors Warn Parents That Leaving Kids in Cars Can be Deadly WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- At least 23 children have died this summer after being left unattended in hot, parked cars. Four of these deaths occurred last week. With six weeks of summer to go, SAFE KIDS, NHTSA and G ... Continue reading
RICHARDSON, Texas & NORWELL, Mass.--Aug. 4, 2003--Xtria, LLC, a leading provider of information solutions and services, and Miniter Group, a recognized market leader of customized specialty insurance products for the financial community, today announced a licensing and services agreement. Under the terms of the three-y ... Continue reading
Global Thermoelectric Terminates Combination Agreement With Quantum
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today that Global Thermoelectric Inc. has terminated the Combination Agreement with Quantum as a result of a proposed combination between Global Thermoelectric and FuelCell Energy, Inc. . Pursuant to the terms of its Combination Agre ... Continue reading
Paris, 25. Juli -- Der Board of Directors von Valeo genehmigte in seiner heutigen Sitzung die Konzernergebnisse für das erste Halbjahr 2003. In Mio. Euro 1. Hälfte Quartalsweise Entwicklung 2003 (a) 2003 2002 Änderung 2. ... Continue reading
Resultados del segundo trimestre de 2003 de Magna International Inc.
Toronto, July 26 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG.A, MG.B; NYSE:MGA) hará públicos sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre, finalizado el 30 de junio de 2003, el miércoles 6 de agosto de 2003. El jueves 7 de agosto a las 10:00 EDT (hora de Toronto) se celebrará la rueda de prensa. El número de teléfon ... Continue reading
GDX Automotive se adjudica la producción del sellado de puertas del BMW Serie 3 Coupé y Cabrio
Sacremento, July 28 -- GenCorp Inc. ha anunciado hoy que su filial GDX Automotive se ha adjudicado el contrato para el diseño y fabricación del sistema de sellado de puertas del BMW Serie 3 Coupé y Cabrio. GDX Automotive mantiene una larga tradición de colaboración con BMW. La concesión de este programa represent ... Continue reading
Editores de Negocios/Redactores de Temas Automotrices BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--30 de julio de 2003-- Los ingresos derivados de las ventas al por menor provenientes de locales equivalentes aumentan 11,0% mientras que los beneficios brutos relacionados aumentan 10,9% United Auto Group, Inc. ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck results/release, Lake Erie Spdwy
REEB RACES TO CAREER-FIRST ARCA TRUCK TRIUMPH AT LAKE ERIE NORTH EAST PA (8-2-03) Kevin Reeb, in the #98 family-owned Reeb Racing Ford Ranger, steered his way to his career-first ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series victory Saturday night at Lake Erie Speedway. After losing the lead late in the race, Reeb, unwilling to le ... Continue reading
Green Flag waves for Target House 200 at North Carolina Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brie Heath Target Stores 612-696-3445 Mike Sheldon GCI Tunheim 952-851-7287 Kristi R. King North Carolina Speedway 910-410-2590 GREEN FLAG WAVES FOR TARGET HOUSE 200 AT NORTH CAROLINA SPEEDWAY Target and General Mills Team Up to Raise Funds for Target House MINNEAPOLIS (July 31, 2003) -- ... Continue reading
Red Bull Driver Search Comes to Jim Russell Karting
SONOMA, Calif.--Aug. 4, 2003--The future stars of Formula 1 racing will converge on the Jim Russell International Karting Center at Infineon Raceway, August 12, for the Red Bull Driver Search regional finals. The 28 fastest young kart drivers in the West, ages 16-19, will compete for three spots in the semi-finals to b ... Continue reading
ATX Acquires German-Based Telematics Provider
DUSSELDORF, Germany, Aug. 4 -- ATX, the leading independent telematics service provider to the automotive industry in North America, announced today it has acquired Vodafone PASSO, GmbH, the telematics service provider owned by European wireless carrier, Vodafone. The acquired operation will do business as ATX Europe a ... Continue reading
Crevier BMW 'Personal Shopper Program' Issues New Challenge: 'Can Get Anything With Motor'
'Personal Shopper Program easier than ordering a pizza' - Mary Spadoni, Costa Mesa, CA SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 4 -- What started out as an added- value incentive for the Crevier BMW customer -- the convenience of taking advantage of its highly-attentive "Personal Shopper" program -- inviting customers to order not only ... Continue reading
* Proves that a brownfield site can be transformed into a flexible operation * Flexible Common Systems Architecture dramatically affects stamping operations * Newark Assembly reduces emissions by 25 percent, adopts zero-waste landfill process TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 4 -- The Chrysler Group will reduce initial capita ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Record Sales for Quarter, Year; RV Retail Unit Sales Up 17%, Far Exceeding Industry.
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Aug. 4 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today record preliminary sales for the quarter and 12 months ended July 31, 2003. Sales in the quarter were $420.9 million, the highest for any quarter in the company's history and up 5% from $401.3 million last year which was an exceptionally strong quart ... Continue reading
20 Yellow Transportation Drivers Qualify to Compete in National Truck Driving Championships
Yellow Looks to Take Top Honors for Third Year in a Row OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 4 -- Yellow Transportation, the largest subsidiary of Yellow Corporation , today announced that 20 of its professional drivers qualified to compete in the 2003 National Truck Driving Championships, sponsored by the American Trucking Assoc ... Continue reading
Starcraft's Third Quarter Revenues, Net Income Double
GOSHEN, Ind.--Aug. 4, 2003--Starcraft Corporation today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 29, 2003, and the comparable year-earlier period as follows: -- Net sales more than doubled to $62.1 million; -- Net income increased 109% to $4.1 million; and -- Earnings per diluted share increased to $0. ... Continue reading
Benson on Watkins Glen #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson knows he isn’t going to be listed as one of the favorites for this weekend’s road course race at Watkins Glen International Raceway on Sunday. In addition to the normal highly competitive fields, several teams will bring in road racing specia ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Aug. 4 -- Fuel Trends and Factors -- Nationally, AAA reports fuel prices are continuing their trend higher in comparison to last month and last year at this time. Regular octane is selling today nationwide at an average of $1.53 per gallon, whereas the fuel price was $1.49 a month ago and a $1.41 a y ... Continue reading
Wallonia, Belgium Offers Incentives to Automotive Investments
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 4 -- The Wallonia region of Belgium is offering significant new investment incentives for automotive companies, including a reduction in the corporate tax rate taking effect this year. Jean-Pierre Vasaune, Director of Business Development, North America for Wallonia's Office for Foreign Inves ... Continue reading
Featherlite Posts Second-Quarter Profits
CRESCO, Iowa--Aug. 4, 2003--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers and luxury motorcoaches, today reported net income of $898,000 on sales of $47.4 million in the second quarter of 2003, which ended June 30th. This compares with net income of $1.0 million on sales of $47. ... Continue reading
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