DENVER--Aug. 6, 2003--Aimbridge Automotive, a division of The Aimbridge Group that provides credit unions with an alternative to traditional automotive dealership systems, announced the formation of Aimbridge Disposition Services, LLC. Aimbridge Disposition Services helps credit unions and other financial organizations ... Continue reading
Bell Industries Appoints Business Development Executive to Board
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Aug. 6, 2003--Bell Industries, Inc. (AMEX:BI) today announced the appointment of Charles B. Graves, a business development executive, to its board of directors, increasing its board to six members. Graves, 45, is president of Sport Court, Inc., a leading provider of backyard recreation game courts, ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--Aug. 6, 2003--ARKONA Inc. (OTC: ARKN), the technological leader in fully integrated dealer management solutions and Web services, today announced that Buchanan Automotive Group has selected ARKONA's Dealer Management Solution, as its preferred computer platform for the future. The group consists of 17 f ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Consolidates Housing Sales Force
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today a significant organizational change within its Housing Group. Effective immediately, the Group is consolidating its Company-owned hous ... Continue reading
Internal Combustion Engines Join Turbines For 2003 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup
Vintage and Unlimited Hydroplanes Will Run On Detroit International Water Speedway August 22-24 DETROIT, Aug. 6 -- The fastest racing boats in the world will be joined by the loudest racing boats in history for the 2003 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup on the Detroit River, August 22-24. "For the 99th an ... Continue reading
Kobe Steel and Alcoa to Refocus Alliance, Expand Joint Development in Automotive Aluminum
TOKYO & PITTSBURGH--Aug. 6, 2003--Kobe Steel, Ltd. and Alcoa Inc. today announced an agreement to expand their aluminum alliance on the joint development of aluminum products for the automotive market. Due to changes in the business environment, the two companies also announced that they intend to discontinue both of t ... Continue reading
MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH Implements MSC.ADAMS to Improve Engine Development Process
Leading Engine and Drive System Manufacturer Selects MSC.ADAMS to Improve Engine Development Process and Reduce Design Time and Costs SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 6 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) tools including simulation software and services, today announced that ... Continue reading
Nikon's SITECH Group Introduces New Wafer Inspection System To Meet 90nm Technology Requirements
The AMI-3000 Provides Automated, Precise and Rapid Inspections MELVILLE, N.Y., August 6 -- Nikon's Semiconductor Inspection Technologies Group (SITECH) today announced the introduction of the AMI-3000 wafer inspection system, the first of a new generation of wafer inspection systems designed to meet the automated 300mm ... Continue reading
North American Firms Set Pace for World's Vehicle Supplier Industry, Says New A.T. Kearney Study
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Despite the prevalence of turbulent conditions in the marketplace and minimal respect from Wall Street, the top North American automotive supplier companies improved financial performance and strengthened their position in 2002. Fiscal stability, high content product strategies and solid relatio ... Continue reading
Summit National Awards Territory of Mexico
CLEARWATER, Fla.--Aug. 6, 2003--Summit National Consolidation Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SMNC) announces it has granted Superwipe representation rights for the territory of Mexico to Sam L. Little. "Every country is a territory, and I want Superwipes to be in every country," said Mario Quenneville, President and CEO of S ... Continue reading
ROCKVILLE, Md.--Aug. 6, 2003--Manugistics , a leading global provider of supply and demand chain management software, today announced that Robert Bosch Corporation, one of the world's leading automotive OEM and aftermarket parts suppliers, has implemented Manugistics' collaborative Sales and Operations Planning solutio ... Continue reading
Anderson, Indiana, August 6 -- Der Betrieb von Delco Remy in Swidnica, Polen, wurde kürzlich als Demonstrationsanlage für die dritte jährliche Lean Manufacturing Conference [Schlanke Produktionskonferenz] ausgewählt. Diese Konferenz wurde von der Politechnika Wroclawska Technologie Universität und dem Lean Enterpr ... Continue reading
If You Are Tall Or Know Someone Who Is - This Ones For You
Cars for Tall People – A Shortcut to Discovering Headroom Its one thing to look at pretty pictures of cars…the wind rushing through the drivers hair as he takes curves on the PCH at “don’t try this yourself…professional driver on a closed and controlled course” speeds. It’s ano ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 6, 2003--More people are killed and injured in alcohol-related collisions in California during August than in any other month, according to an analysis by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The analysis looks at a seven-year period from 1996-2002. During that time, 855 persons were killed and ... Continue reading
Hyundai at the Frankfurt International Autoshow
www.autoindex.org CLICK4 More from autoindex.org Hyundai Motor Co. will exhibit 18 vehicles at the forthcoming Frankfurt International Autoshow this September. There will be European premieres and the worldwide debut of a new concept car. Study Coupe-Cabrio Based on the Hyundai Coupe this prototype boasts an electrical ... Continue reading
Increased Number of Motorcycles on the Road Means Increased Accidents
Orthopaedic Surgeons Offer Tips on Safety ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 6 -- With motorcycle season already revved into full throttle, the need for motorcycle safety is critical, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. "Our county hospital sees a lot of motorcycle accidents -- at least one every few days," says Maure ... Continue reading
* "Effective marketing as essential as design, solid engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing" * "Chrysler Group's greatest equity found in three words - Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge" TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Chrysler Group Executive Vice President for Global Sales, Marketing and Service, Joe Eberhardt, cit ... Continue reading
Delphi Vice Chairman Honored with Prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Award
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Donald L. Runkle, Delphi Corp. Vice Chairman and Chief Technology Officer, was awarded today the 2003 Wu Manufacturing Leadership Award from the Shien-Ming Wu Foundation for his leadership and significant impact on the manufacturing industry. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
Key AutoFinance Selects DealerTrack to Automate Automotive Lending Processes
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Aug. 6, 2003--Key AutoFinance, a unit of Cleveland-based KeyCorp, has joined the growing list of financial institutions utilizing the DealerTrack(TM) auto finance platform. Use of the DealerTrack platform will help Key AutoFinance further accelerate its relationships among dealer clients currently using ... Continue reading
RVDA Endorses Reynolds and Reynolds Document Solutions for RV Dealerships
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company and The RV Assistance Corp. (RVAC) are pleased to announce that the national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has endorsed Reynolds RV dealership document solutions. The endorsement means Reynolds will provide a complete range of forms and related products to recre ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach's New `Freedom' Is Launched on Its Maiden Voyage
MIDDLEBURG, Pa., Aug. 6 -- Kingsley Coach, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: KNGS) announced today the new prototype "Freedom," a fully standardized Kingsley Coach, was completed on July 15, 2003 and was shown at the AirVenture 2003 air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this past weekend. This coach, just as in its predecessor the King ... Continue reading
Smartnav provides a new lease of life for Lex drivers
London, August 6 -- Lex Vehicle Leasing is now offering Smartnav, Trafficmaster's new generation satellite navigation system, to all its new and existing leased company vehicles. The company currently operates a fleet of 98,000 cars and light vans in the UK and leases over 30,000 new vehicles every year, thus providing ... Continue reading
Imports Steal Car Sales From Detroit-Based Builders, Reports JATO Automotive Market Share Study
TROY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Foreign automakers are giving the struggling Big Three a run for the money in securing US market share. American automotive manufacturers gave up 1.62 percent of their US market share for light vehicles to the combined efforts of Toyota and Honda since the same time last year. This data is part o ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 Celebrates its 40th Anniversary With Commemorative Model
ATLANTA, Aug. 6 -- Porsche announced it will produce a special 40th Anniversary 911 model in recognition of the debut of the first Porsche 911 at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). To be unveiled next month at the 2003 IAA, the commemorative model is based on the current rear-wheel drive Porsche 911 Carrera but offer ... Continue reading
Are Dirty Cabin Air Filters Preventing You From Breathing Easily in Your Car?
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 6 -- During the hot summer months, contaminants, such as pollen, dust, mold spores and smog, can easily enter a vehicle's passenger compartment through the air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, making the air in the car six times dirtier than the air outside, cautions the Car Care Counc ... Continue reading
Paris, Frankreich, August 6 -- - Valeo Pressekonferenz - Thierry Morin, Vorstandvorsitzender, 10. September, 9.00 h, Halle 8, Stand D02, Messe Frankfurt Valeo wird auf einer Pressekonferenz am 10. September 2003 auf der IAA in Frankfurt neue Aufträge und Technologien vorstellen, die während der ersten beiden Jahre se ... Continue reading
Manugistics Providing Innovative, Top-Ranking Solutions for Automotive Industry
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--Aug. 5, 2003-- Industry Analyst Validation, Ongoing Client Successes Prove Strength of Manugistics Supply and Demand Chain Management Solutions From the floor of the Management Briefing Seminars 2003, Manugistics Group, Inc. , a leading global provider of supply and demand chain management solutio ... Continue reading
Takagi-Barron Gateway Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Fresh Off Win at Michigan, Barron Back With Takagi for Gateway 250 Pre-Race Notes/Quotes - Emerson Indy 250 - Aug. 9-10, 2003 Gateway International Raceway - Madison, Ill. - 1.25-Mile Oval Round 11 of 16 on the 2003 IRL Indy ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Kick Off Woodward Dream Cruise With 'True Blue' Car Reveal, August 12
WHAT: Wake up in time to start dreaming! Set the alarm early and join Chrysler executives for breakfast as they kick off the Woodward Dream Cruise by revealing yet another new model of a popular Chrysler product. WHO: Larry Lyons, Vice President - Small Vehicle Product Team Engineering Tom Marinelli, Vice President - C ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Announces 3rd Quarter 2003 Dividend
FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 5 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor made the following announcements. Cash Dividend ... The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on th ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge Watkins Glen Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 662-9642, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge Sirius at the Glen Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Sirius at the Glen (race 22 of 36) TRACK: Watkins Glen International QUALIFYING: Friday, August 8, 3:05 p. ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge, Watkins Glen Advance
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge Watkins Glen Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Sirius at The Glen (race 22 of 36) TRACK: Watkins Glen International QUALIFYING: Friday, August 8, 3:05 p.m. ET RACE: Sunday, August 10, 1:30 p.m. ET BROADCAST: NBC television and MRN radio COORS LIGHT TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: The Coors ... Continue reading
LDM Technologies Announces Third Quarter Earnings
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5 -- LDM Technologies, Inc. reports net sales for its third quarter ended June 29, 2003 (third quarter 2003) were $110.6 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 3.2%, from the third quarter of FY 2002. The increase in net sales is the result of the launch of new product from the Company's man ... Continue reading
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway and ISC Renew Licensing Agreement
NASCAR SILICON MOTOR SPEEDWAY, INT. SPEEDWAY CORP. RENEW LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR RACE TRACK SIMULATORS INDIANAPOLIS (August 05, 2003) – NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway has renewed its licensing agreement with International Speedway Corporation (ISC) through 2005, forging a multi-year relationship with the ownership ... Continue reading
GM Racing - Said, Pemberton, Fellows Transcript - The Glen
GM RACING Contact: Nancy Wager NASCAR Winston Cup Teleconference GM Racing Communications August 5, 2003 nmwager@aol.com This week's NASCAR Winston Cup Teleconference featured Boris Said, driver of the No. 01 USG Sheetrock Brand/MB2 Pontiac and crew chief, Ryan Pemberton. Additionally, Ron Fellows, driver of the No. 1 ... Continue reading
PPG PROSTARS' 'Star Quality' Elevates Customer Service, Adds Value, Builds Business
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 5 -- PPG PROSTARS Certified Auto Glass Technicians will introduce Star Quality at the National Glass Association's national conference in September. Star Quality is an innovative customer service-training program designed to elevate the customer service position, educate car owners and improve business ... Continue reading
FIFTH WIN, 15,000 CAREER LAPS LED IN REACH FOR GORDON AT THE GLEN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com FIFTH WIN, 15,000 CAREER LAPS LED IN REACH FOR GORDON AT THE GLEN WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - As the all-time road course winner and four-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion, Jeff Gordon has yet another milestone to reach - winni ... Continue reading
FARO Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results
Sales Hit $16.2 Million -- a Record; Gross Margin Improves to 61.9% LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 5 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported its fourth consecutive profitable quarter, fueled by increases in sales and gross margin. Net income was $1.6 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, in the quarter that ended June 28, 2 ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Second Quarter Financial Performance
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 5, 2003--FinishMaster, Inc. today reported that net income for the second quarter of 2003 decreased 18.9 percent, to $2,971,000, or $0.38 per share, compared with net income of $3,664,000, or $0.46 per share, in the prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, net income was $5,744,000, ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 5 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 4 cents per share, payable September 30, 2003 to shareholders of record as of September 17, 2003. The Company currently has approximately 302.6 million shares of common stock outstanding. Harley- ... Continue reading
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