Los Angeles Students Experiment with Fuel Cell Technology
General Motors Hy-wire fuel cell concept vehicle Los Angeles - Technology students from Virgil Middle School located in downtown Los Angeles will get hands-on experience by building a working fuel cell vehicle model today during the GM Tech Tour for Students at Dodger Stadium. The Tech Tour for Students program is desi ... Continue reading
Advanced Dealer Services Begins Distributing Guardian Alert
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 14 -- Sense Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SNSG) today announced a new distribution agreement for its patented Guardian Alert Doppler Awareness Systems with Advanced Dealer Services ("ADS"). Based in Virginia Beach, ADS began introducing the Guardian Alert to its extensive customer base this m ... Continue reading
Amerco Real Estate Company Files Voluntary Petition to Reorganize Under Chapter 11
Filing Facilitates $300 Million in Debtor-in-Possession Financing RENO, Nev., Aug. 14 -- AMERCO today announced that, as expected, its wholly owned Amerco Real Estate Company (AREC) subsidiary has filed a voluntary petition to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. As previously announced, this filing ... Continue reading
Boston Acoustics, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment
PEABODY, Mass.--Aug. 14, 2003--Boston Acoustics, Inc. (NASDAQ-BOSA), announced that a quarterly dividend payment of $.085 per share was approved by the Board of Directors and is to be made on October 24, 2003 to stockholders of record as of September 16, 2003. ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Aug. 14, 2003--Digital Recorders, Inc. (DRI) , a market leader in transit, transportation and law enforcement digital communications and audio enhancement systems, announced today it posted fully diluted earnings of 4 cents per share on $12.52 million in revenue in second quarter 2003, as compared to 11 cents o ... Continue reading
Enova Selects Adams, Harkness & Hill as New Investment Banking Firm
TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 14, 2003--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA) announced today that it has retained Adams, Harkness & Hill to provide exclusive financial advisory services and act as its investment bank. Enova intends to utilize the services of Adams, Harkness & Hill to assist in both its near-term financing plans to acco ... Continue reading
ImmunoTechnology Corporation Files S4 Registration Statement
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 14 -- ImmunoTechnology Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: IMNT) has filed a S4 Registration Statement with the Securities Exchange Commission as part of its merger with Ultimate Security Systems Corporation (USSC) of Irvine, Calif., the manufacturer of the Power Lock(R) vehicle security system. The statement h ... Continue reading
LeaseTrading.com Launches Nationwide Dealer Initiative
- Program Lets Dealers Help Car Drivers Exit Unwanted Auto Leases - PALM DESERT, Calif., Aug. 14 -- LeaseTrading.com -- America's marketplace for car lease transfers-today launched its Dealer Partner Program, enabling dealerships to target leased-car drivers with a revolutionary offer which will save them thousands of ... Continue reading
New York-Area Multicultural Youth Get A Lesson In Artistic Expression
-- Cross-Country ElectricMOYO Journey Celebrates Artistic Expression Among Multicultural Youth Through New York-Based Events and Donation to "The Door" Youth Center What: ElectricMOYO is an interactive journey from Nissan designed to reach out to multicultural youth in 10 markets with the ideals of freedom, access and ... Continue reading
SAGINAW, Mich.--Aug. 14, 2003--General Motors, the Casting Emission Reduction Program (CERP), UAW Local 455, and Hormel Foods Corporation will host an open house on August 20, 2003, at the GM Powertrain Saginaw Malleable Iron Plant (SMI) to showcase the GMBOND(R) Sand Binder. Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, Represent ... Continue reading
SL Industries, Inc. Announces Financial Results for Its Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2003
MT. LAUREL, N.J.--Aug. 14, 2003--SL INDUSTRIES, INC. (AMEX & PHLX:SLI) announced today that revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003 was $27,444,000, compared to $27,924,000 for the second quarter last year, a decrease of $480,000, or 1.7%. Net income from continuing operations was $699,000, or $0.12 per dilu ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Business: AutoZone Discusses Pay-On-Scan in Exclusive Interview
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Aug. 14, 2003--It's been eight months since AutoZone surprised the aftermarket with its intentions to adopt a process called Pay-On-Scan (POS). Questions remain about the viability of such a plan, which requires vendors to own their inventory until it is scanned and sold at the stores. Are vendors willi ... Continue reading
FDA Inspections Confirm GMP Compliance at EaglePicher Pharmaceutical Services
LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 14 -- The Food and Drug Administration conducted a general, systems-based inspection of EaglePicher Pharmaceutical Services' Lenexa research facility in June 2003. The absence of any 483 observations, the form used by the FDA to communicate non- compliance and unscientific practices, confirms the hig ... Continue reading
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Recognized as a Leader in Customer Respect
LOWELL, Ark.--Aug. 14, 2003--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. , one of the nation's largest publicly held truckload carriers, received high marks for its focus on customer service and responsiveness when conducting business on the Internet. The company ranked third overall in customer respect and was the leading ful ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Delays Release of Operating Results
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Aug. 14 -- Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced today that the release of its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003, has been delayed along with its quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The Company expects to report its complete operating results and file its Form 10-Q ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 14, 2003--PPG Industries today announced that on some of its new 25- and 50-pound pails of granular calcium hypochlorite pool and spa chemicals sold in the United States, the child-resistant latch might not fully engage, allowing containers to be opened by simply unscrewing the lid. As labels on the co ... Continue reading
puraDYN Announces 2nd Quarter Results; Guides to Strong Second Half
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Aug. 14, 2003--puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. (AMEX:PFT), the global bypass oil filtration system provider, today announced its second quarter results for 2003. The Company reported a net loss of approximately $1,197,000 ($0.08 per share on a basic and diluted basis) for the quarter ended June 30 ... Continue reading
S&P Asgn Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Tr 2003-3 Nts Rtg
NEW YORK--Aug. 14, 2003--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its ratings to Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust 2003-3's $475 million Harley-Davidson motorcycle contract notes series 2003-3 (see list). The ratings on the senior notes are based on 5% subordination of the class B notes. All classes benefit fro ... Continue reading
The Progressive Corporation Becomes First to Report Earnings per Share Monthly
First Publicly Held Company To Issue Monthly Operating Results Now Becomes First to Report Monthly EPS MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Aug. 14 -- In May 2001, The Progressive Corporation became the first publicly held company to issue operating results monthly. Now, more than two years later, it is still the only such company ... Continue reading
Xinhua Far East Assigns BBB (pi) Rating to Shanghai Bashi Industrial (Group) Co Ltd
HONG KONG, Aug. 14 -- Xinhua Far East China Credit Ratings (Xinhua Far East), the pioneering undertaking to rank credit risk among Chinese corporations using international standards, today assigns the BBB (pi) long-term credit rating to Shanghai Bashi Industrial (Group) Co Ltd ("Bashi" or "the Company", SH A 600741). T ... Continue reading
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 14 -- The Bugatti Veyron 16.4, the 16-cylinder supercar powered by twin banks of Volkswagen W8 engines, made its first on-the-track-and-running appearance today at Laguna Seca Raceway in preparation for Saturday's World Premiere at the Rolex Monterey Historic races. According to the company's web ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif.--Aug. 14, 2003--It's the fastest growing Japanese car company in America and home of some of the hippest TV commercials around. Yet Mitsubishi Motors' designers were in need of an atmosphere more conducive to sustaining the company's creative best. Mitsubishi handed the challenge of updating and reconfi ... Continue reading
GTI Fuel Cell Test Reaches Important Milestone
DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 14 -- GTI recently reached a major project milestone in its proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell development program. Researchers report that a novel uncoated metal bipolar separator plate surpassed one year of endurance testing (over 8,760 hours). The metallic plates showed a significant im ... Continue reading
ADESA Charlotte Receives Top Auction Award
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 14, 2003--ADESA Charlotte won the 2002 "World Class Auction of the Year" award, presented by World Omni Financial Corp./CenterOne Financial Services. The award is based on several factors including volume sold, guide book performance, volume of certified cars per sale, volume of Internet cars, daily ... Continue reading
GEICO Actualiza Sitio Web en Español con Consejos e Información sobre Manejo Seguro
Sitio Web apoya campaña con anuncios de bien público para ayudar en la lucha contra las altas tasas de víctimas fatales entre hispanos WASHINGTON, 14 de agosto /PR Newswire/ -- GEICO anunció hoy la disponibilidad de nueva y útil información sobre seguridad en su sitio Web en idioma español, como parte de una cam ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS There have been more than a few changes at Mazda in recent years. After trying, and discarding, a conservative, middle-of-the road approach, the Japanese automaker is going back to its heritage and emphasizing sporty performance. The ads that imply that there is a little Miata in e ... Continue reading
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, of Stuttgart, Germany has taken a further step forward in its current model offensive. This most powerful version of the 911 now has even higher performance and is the sixth launch this year, following the 911 GT3, Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, GT3 RS and the 40th anniversary 9 ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Awarded $630,000 U.S. Air Force Contract to Develop Advanced Electric Truck
Contract to Utilize Company's Extensive Vehicle Integration Experience to Optimize the Configuration of Available Advanced Technologies in an All-Electric One-Half Ton Pickup Truck FREDERICK, Colo., Aug. 14 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) announced today that it has been awarded a $630,000 contract by the U.S. Air ... Continue reading
BP Presents The 14th Annual Upper Manhattan Auto Show On Harlem Day August 17, 2003
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- BP, one of New York City's leading convenience marketers, is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 14th Annual Upper Manhattan Auto Show which takes place on Harlem Day during New York's Harlem Week. Harlem Week, which has been an annual event in New York City for nearly 30 years, started as a ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
ALSIP, Ill., Aug. 14 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today announced that sales for the second quarter of 2003 decreased 12.66% to $17.8 million as compared to the second quarter of 2002 sales of $20.4 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2003, sales were $32.9 million, a 13.69% decrease over the compara ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 14 -- With online purchasing a click away, advertisers pushing the latest fashion trends and easy access to credit card applications, there are endless financial pitfalls that teenagers can encounter. To help avoid these potential nightmares, teens (ages 13 to 18) can learn financial responsib ... Continue reading
CHRYSLER BRAND With the introduction of Chrysler Crossfire and Pacifica, Chrysler brand is quietly paving a path to premium from mainstream positioning in the marketplace. Chrysler brand sales have nearly quadrupled to 481,000 units in 2002 from 130,542 units in 1991. By the end of 2004, Chrysler plans to increase sale ... Continue reading
Chrysler Introduces Limited Edition Platinum Series for 2004 Model Year
* Chrysler Offers Platinum Series to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Minivan * Six Premium Models with Premium Features AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 14 -- To celebrate 20 years of minivan leadership and further establish premium positioning in the marketplace, Chrysler will introduce a limited edition Platinum Series of ... Continue reading
Automotive Design Community to Gather for Annual Awards Night During IAA
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The automotive design community will be gathering on September 10th for the first Interior Motives: Student Design Awards, to be held during IAA 2003 in Frankfurt. The event, the world's only global interior design awards for designers, has been conceived to celebrate, promote and give visibility to ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Announces Second Quarter 2003 Results
WATERTOWN, Conn.--Aug. 14, 2003--Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc. (OTC BB: HCAR) today announced its financial results for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2003. Hometown reported revenues of $78.1 million in the second quarter of 2003 versus revenues of $73.0 million for the same period in 2002, an increas ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies führt neue Langzeitstrombatterien ein
Princeton, New Jersey, August 12 -- Exide Technologies, (OTC Bulletin Board: EXDTQ) (http://www.exide.com/), weltweit führend im Bereich elektrischer Energiespeicherlösungen, stellt die Produktfamilie DETA/TUDOR FF vor, eine neue Reihe von verschlossenen Langzeitstrombatterien für den Einsatz in elektrisch betrieben ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies lance des batteries à décharge poussée de conception améliorée
Princeton, New Jersey, August 13 -- Exide Technologies (EXDTQ au marché hors cote) (http://www.exide.com/), leader mondial en matière de solutions d'énergie électrique emmagasinée, a lancé la gamme DETA/TUDOR FF, une nouvelle gamme de batteries monoblocs ouvertes à décharge poussée pour des applications de for ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, Springfield Dirt-Mile
SPRINGFIELD IL - Fresh from the 1.33-mile concrete Nashville Superspeedway, the world's most versatile stock car tour is headed back to its roots. Born on the dirt in 1953, the ARCA RE/MAX Series warriors next visit the 1-mile dirt Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield for this Sunday's (Aug 17) Allen Crowe Memoria ... Continue reading
Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. Enters Into Agreement To Purchase DIRT Motorsports, Inc.
RICHARDSON, Texas--Aug. 13, 2003--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. ("Boundless") (OTCBB:BMSR) and DIRT Motorsports, Inc. (DIRT), announced today that Boundless has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets and stock of DIRT. DIRT Motorsports Inc. is the country's largest dirt racing sanctioning body for Big-B ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces It Has Closed a $10 Million Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Foothill
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Aug. 13, 2003--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) today announced that it has closed a $10 million secured revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Foothill. Chris Bement, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated that, "We continue to focus our efforts to serve the best interests of our sharehold ... Continue reading
Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. Enters into Agreement to Purchase World of Outlaws, Inc.
DALLAS--Aug. 13, 2003--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (Boundless) (OTCBB:BMSR) and World of Outlaws, Inc., announced today that Boundless has entered into an agreement to purchase World Of Outlaws, Inc. Through the agreement Boundless will acquire all the stock of World Of Outlaws, Inc. This acquisition follows an ... Continue reading
Diane Martin Enterprises and Treehouse Events Create Nostalgia for Ford Division with Woodward Dream Cruise Event DETROIT, Aug. 13 -- As car buffs from around the world cruise to the Motor City this weekend, they won't want to miss the "Mustang Drive-In" at the Woodward Dream Cruise, complete with vintage Mustangs and ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 13, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the following financial results for the thirteen weeks ended August 2, 2003, which includes the impact of its corporate restructuring and other actions that were announced on July 31 ... Continue reading
Lean Enterprise Institute Añade Dos Nuevos Cursos a Su Programa de Capacitación en Juárez
BROOKLINE, Mass., 13 de agosto /PR Newswire/ -- El Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) ha añadido dos nuevos cursos prácticos a su programa de capacitación basado en los métodos de producción "lean" (ajustada) para los fabricantes y abastecedores en México, del 23 al 25 de septiembre en Juárez, México. El nuevo tal ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies presenta sus nuevas baterías de ciclo prolongado
Princeton, New Jersey, August 12 -- Exide Technologies (OTC BB: EXDTQ) (http://www.exide.com/), líder global en soluciones de energía eléctrica almacenada, ha presentado la gama DETA/TUDOR FF, una nueva línea de baterías saturadas de ciclo prolongado para aplicaciones de movilidad. La nueva gama DETA/TUDOR FF, des ... Continue reading
* Guinness World Records, Ltd. certifies the 2003 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning as 'World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck.' * 'Off the showroom floor' Ford SVT F-150 Lightning reached over 147 mph. DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13 -- Today, the Ford SVT F- 150 Lightning was certified as the "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truc ... Continue reading
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