Chrysler recalls about 50,000 Dakota pickups
DETROIT, Oct 16, 2003; Reuters reported that the Chrysler unit of DaimlerChrysler is recalling an estimated 50,000 of its Dodge Dakota pickup trucks to fix a potentially hazardous electrical system wiring problem, federal safety regulators said on Thursday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the pr ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Develop New Low-Cost Car in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil October 16, 2003; The AP reported that struggling to regain market position in Brazil after seven years of losses, Volkswagen plans to introduce a new low-cost car for South America's largest country within four years. The new car will be developed in Brazil and will appear in showrooms in 2006 or 200 ... Continue reading
Book Report "The End of Detroit - How the Big Three Lost Their Grip on the American Car Market"
An in-depth, hard-hitting account of the mistakes, miscalculations and myopia that have doomed America’s automobile industry. In the 1990s, Detroit’s Big Three automobile companies were riding high. The introduction of the minivan and the SUV had revitalized the industry, and it was widely believed that Det ... Continue reading
Championship Auto Racing Teams Announces Change to Listing on the OTC Bulletin Board
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc., (formerly NYSE: MPH) announced that effective Wednesday, October 15, 2003, its common stock will be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the ticker symbol CPNT.OB. As previously reported, the Company had fallen below the NYSE continued listing cri ... Continue reading
7-Eleven, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter 2003 Conference Call
DALLAS, Oct. 14 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. will webcast its quarterly conference call on Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. eastern time. The call will be led by president and chief executive officer, Jim Keyes, and senior vice president and chief financial officer, Ed Moneypenny. What: Third Quarter 2003 Conference Call W ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler TV Ad Highlights Iteris Lane Departure Warning System
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Oct. 14, 2003--Iteris, Inc., the operating subsidiary of Iteris Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA)(OTCBB:ITRSB), today announced that DaimlerChrysler is highlighting Iteris' Lane Departure Warning technology in its new "Our Vision for Accident Free Driving" television ad. The lane departure warning system wa ... Continue reading
DoveBid to Conduct Online Auction for DaimlerChrysler -- McGraw Glass
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--Oct. 14, 2003--DoveBid(R), Inc., a global provider of capital asset auction and valuation services, announced today that it will conduct a two-day online auction for DaimlerChrysler (McGraw Glass) of state-of-the-art glass fabricating equipment in the ongoing operations of DaimlerChrysler. The feat ... Continue reading
Ford Connects European Dealer Network with Plumtree Corporate Portal
Plumtree-Powered Portal Facilitates Self-Service to 7,500 Dealerships in 18 Countries Across Europe, Driving Sales HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Plumtree Odyssey User Conference, Oct. 14 -- Enterprise Web leader Plumtree Software today announced the successful deployment of Ford Motor Company's European DealerConnection portal. Dea ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Oct. 14, 2003--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced record third quarter 2003 net earnings of $32.7 million, or diluted earnings per share of 40 cents, compared with 2002 third quarter earnings of $16.8 million, or 21 cents per diluted share. All per share numbers have been adjusted to reflect a ... Continue reading
Mazda, Ford Announce US$500 Million Investment in AAT in Thailand
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda, Ford Announce US$500 Million Investment in AAT in Thailand Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 14, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Company announced today that the automakers would invest an additional US$ 500 million (21 billion Baht) in their join ... Continue reading
RICHARDSON, Texas--Oct. 14, 2003--Minorplanet Systems USA, Inc. , a leading provider of telematics-based management solutions for commercial fleets, today announced that the company received notice from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff that it has until Jan. 6, 2004 to comply with the $1.00 minimum bid requireme ... Continue reading
Polaris Reports Record Sales and Earnings; Third Quarter 2003 Earnings Per Share up 11 Percent
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 14, 2003-- Third Quarter Highlights: -- 22nd consecutive quarter of increased sales and earnings -- ATV sales grew 14 percent -- International sales grew 36 percent -- Gross margins continued to expand -- Income from Financial Services improved 87 percent -- Repurchased 154,000 shares of common stock ... Continue reading
Who: Phil Headley, Chief Engineer of Advanced Technology at Continental Teves, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers of safety technologies. What: Headley will discuss electronic stability control (ESC) and provide media a brief overview and a "hands-on" experience of this life-saving technology, during a rid ... Continue reading
Textron Fastening Systems To Announce and Demonstrate Intelligent Fastening Systems
-- Editors Alert Press Briefing: Textron Fastening Systems to announce and demonstrate intelligent fastening systems. When: Wednesday, October 15 at 10:00 am Where: Textron Fastening Systems - 840 W. Long Lake Road, Troy, Mich. - At the corner of Crooks Road Significance: Microchips embedded in intelligent fasteners pr ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Fell Since Mid-September
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 14 -- The nationwide average price of self- serve regular gasoline has declined 12.4 cents per gallon since mid-September and now averages $1.565. In addition, after reaching a new record high price of $1.737 per gallon on August 30, 2003, the nationwide average pump price has fallen 17.2 cents. "The ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--Oct. 14, 2003--ACE Casualty Risk, a division of ACE USA, today announced the launch of ACE TankSafe(SM), a web-based underwriting facility that enables contracted brokers to conduct automated underwriting transactions from submission to issuance in a quick and easy manner. ACE TankSafe is offered through ... Continue reading
In the attached file you will find the names of AMR's Divisional Winners from the Speedway Souvenirs & Big Dawg Motorsports 300. AMR will be open this Saturday, October 18, for the Cloverleaf Tire & Auto Repair 300 where Limited Heavy will be the featured class. For information on events at Amelia Motor Raceway, visit ... Continue reading
Average Gas Price Falls 12.4 Cents Since Mid-September, AAA Reports
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 14, 2003--The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline has declined 12.4 cents per gallon since mid-September and now averages $1.565 per gallon, AAA said today. After reaching a record high price of $1.737 per gallon on August 30 this year, the nationwide average price of self-serve ... Continue reading
Bet Big and Win with Corteco at AAPEX
WHO: Corteco -- the aftermarket business of Freudenberg-NOK -- is a one-stop shopping solution for gasket and sealing needs, offering a full range of OE quality products for the automotive aftermarket through its Corteco, TransTec and Omega branded product lines. Also, Dr. Mohsen Sohi, Freudenberg-NOK's new president a ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG TV Alert Road Atlanta
NEWS FROM BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501 TELEVISION BROADCAST ALERT Speed Channel 2003 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships RACE DATE: Race 9 of the Speed GT Championship Series Oct. 17, 2003 Race 9 of the Speed Touring Championship Series Oct. 17, 2003 Road Atlanta Braselt ... Continue reading
EaglePicher Automotive Announces New Contracts for 4th Qtr 2003
INKSTER, Mich., Oct. 14 -- EaglePicher Automotive has announced several new and expanded projects for the 4th quarter of FY2003. EaglePicher Automotive's 4th quarter ends Nov. 30, 2003. According to Fred Rheinlander, Hillsdale Division vice president of sales and product engineering, "Hillsdale Division recently won a ... Continue reading
ECD Announces Timing for Release of Unaudited Year-End Operating Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced today that it will release its unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 on Wednesday, October 15, 2003. ECD intends to file its audited financial results and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2 ... Continue reading
Envirokare Tech Inc. Elects Industry Leader as Executive Chairman
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 14, 2003--Envirokare Tech, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors of Envirokare Tech Inc. has elected Dr. Nicholas Pappas as Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company. This is the second major appointment bringing together experienced industry professionals to commercialize the TPF(TM) proc ... Continue reading
FIRST AUCTION SALE SET FOR NEW ADESA ATLANTA FACILITY
<<ADESA Atlanta first sale.doc>> Hi Everyone, Attached is a news release announcing the first sale at ADESA Atlanta. For further information, please call. ... Continue reading
First Winner of Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival Begins Production This Week in Virginia
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 14, 2003-- Hypnotic is the Producer of Director Jeff Wadlow's Feature Film Debut, "Living The Lie" Filmmaker Jeff Wadlow, winner of the 2002 Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival, began production this week on his feature film directorial debut, "Living The Lie." Based on Wadlow's Chrysler Million Dol ... Continue reading
Last Call For Design Entries For South Florida International Auto Show
MIAMI, Oct. 14 -- Local students who can sketch their dream cars will take a step closer to the real thing at this year's 33rd annual South Florida International Auto Show. The South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO) and Miami's Community Newspapers have organized a concept car design competition for students ... Continue reading
Matos Wins Barber National Title
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Metaldyne Corporation Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes Due 2013
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 14 -- Metaldyne Corporation today announced that it intends to offer $100.0 million of senior notes due 2013. The senior notes will be guaranteed on a senior basis by each of Metaldyne Corporation's domestic subsidiaries that is a guarantor or direct borrower under their credit facility. The net p ... Continue reading
Momentum Building for the IMPACT(TM) Machine Vision 'Micro-System'
PPT VISION Announces Receipt of Large IMPACT Order MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 14 -- PPT VISION, Inc. announced today the receipt of an order for 40 IMPACT(TM) machine vision micro-systems. The IMPACT systems will provide the machine vision based "error proofing" functions for an automotive assembly application for one of the "B ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter Conference Call on the Web
COBURG, Ore., Oct. 14 -- In conjunction with its third quarter earnings release, Monaco Coach Corporation invites you to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 21, 2003. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) What: Monaco Coach ... Continue reading
PR: Kingsley Coach expanding into Homeland Defense with Mobile Command Station
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kingsley Coach expanding into Homeland Defense with Mobile Command Station MIDDLEBURG, Pa., Oct. 14, 2003 - Kingsley Coach (OTC Bulletin Board: KNGS) announced today it has received approval to compete in the bidding for the design and manufacture of a Mobile Command Station. The pre-bid is schedu ... Continue reading
SGL Technic Polycarbon Division Wins Supplier of the Year
VALENCIA, Calif., Oct. 14 -- SGL Technic Polycarbon Division, an affiliate of the German based SGL Carbon Group , announced today that it has been awarded "Supplier of the Year" designation by Federal Mogul Corporation. This prestigious honor, awarded annually by Federal Mogul, is given this year to only eleven supplie ... Continue reading
Stronghold Technologies Announces New Customer Contract with First Lexus Dealership
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Oct. 14, 2003--Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system leveraging wireless technologies for the automotive retail industry, today announced the signing of Lexus of Roseville to a three-year contract. Located in Roseville, Califor ... Continue reading
Team Target Martinsville II Advance
Casey Mears - #41 Target Dodge Old Dominion 500 Advance CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: 704-500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Old Dominion 500 (race 32 of 36) TRACK: Martinsville Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, October 17, 3:05 p.m. ET RACE: Sunday, Oct ... Continue reading
THE PROFNET WIRE: Business & Technology - Hybrid vs. Fuel-Cell Cars Oct. 14, 2003
ROUND-UPS Hybrid vs. Fuel-Cell Cars (11 experts) SEC to Revise Election Rules for Directors (continued, 3 experts) Investigation of Mutual-Fund Companies (continued, 1 expert) Do-Not-Call Registry (continued, 1 expert) LEADS 1. Airlines: Air France/KLM Merger Can Create A European 'Super-Carrier' 2. Business: Family-Ow ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2003 Earnings Teleconference Date
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Oct. 14 -- TriMas Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Monday, Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. (EST) to discuss its third quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. TriMas Corporation President and CEO Grant H. Beard and Chief Financial Office ... Continue reading
ZAP! Whiz-Bang! Scooter Makes You Happy
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 14 -- ZAP! Whiz-bang! That's the feeling you'll get when you try the latest scooter from ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) . The Whiz-Bang scooter is a new breed of ZAP electric scooters from the company that pioneered the U.S. market in 1997. With a little more 'oomph' than its original ZAPPY scooter ... Continue reading
1000 Miles or 10 Hours for Hyper Sport
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UnitedAuto Confirma Estimativas de Analistas Para o Terceiro Trimestre de 2003
Redatores de Negócios/Repórteres do Setor Automotivo BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - (BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--15 de outubro de 2003-- A UnitedAuto Group Inc. , varejista especializada do setor automotivo da FORTUNE 500, confirmou que espera informar os lucros por ação do terceiro trimestre de acordo com ... Continue reading
CarMax Reduces Third Quarter Expectations
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 15 -- CarMax, Inc. today announced that it is lowering its expectations for third quarter comparable store used unit sales growth to a range of 0% to 2% from the prior range of 4% to 6%. Earnings per share expectations have also been revised downward to a range of 16 cents to 18 cents from the prior ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Oct. 15, 2003-- And Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists St. Jude Leukemia Therapy Has Overcome Differences in Treatment Outcome Between Black and White Children A press conference at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on October 14, 2003 offered the latest research results from Dr. Ching-Hon Pui' ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Oct. 15, 2003--Prelude Ventures Inc. (OTC BB: PLUD) announced today that they have completed their acquisition of Alliance Petroleum Products Company and purchased the rights to purchase the assets of Tri State Stores, Inc., GMG Partners LLC, Sasco Springfield Auto Supply Company, and Motor Parts Warehouse, In ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto ratifica proyecciones de analistas para el tercer trimestre de 2003
Editores de negocios / Redactores de la industria automotriz BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan-(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)-15 de octubre de 2003-- UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , una empresa minorista de artÃculos para automotores que integra la lista FORTUNE 500, confirmó hoy que estima que la ganancia por acción para el ... Continue reading
Aerojet Records Charge for Water Litigation
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 15 -- GenCorp Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Aerojet-General Corporation (Aerojet), and American States Water Company (ASWC) recently entered into a confidential memorandum of understanding for the settlement of a legal action brought by ASWC and certain of its affiliates in 1999. Th ... Continue reading
Alamo and National Car Rental Purchase Completed
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 15 -- The sale of the assets of ANC Rental Corporation (ANC), the owner of the Alamo and National rental car brands, was completed yesterday. A new entity, Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc., has assumed ownership of substantially all of the U.S. assets and operations of ANC. Other affiliates of V ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, South Boston Spdwy
For continually updated ARCA RE/MAX Series entry lists and more, check out www.arcaracing.com; and thanks. Schrader, Sadler, Kimmel, Jarrett, Gerhart, Howard headline stout South Boston entry list SOUTH BOSTON VA (10-15-03) Among 45 solid teams pre-entered, Winston Cup veterans Ken Schrader and Hermie Sadler square off ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Comments on Preliminary Third Quarter Operating Results
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 15 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today disclosed selected preliminary financial information for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 in conjunction with its live "investor day" video web cast from the Company's new BMW Ce ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG: Auberlen, Stuck quick in Speed GT practice at Rd. Atl.
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship - Round 9 Practice Road Atlanta Braselton, Ga. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003 Race Date: Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 Auberlen and Stuck quickest in the afternoon; BMW Team PTG drivers stand third, fifth, seventh and ninth after toda ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Announces First Transfer-Case Application of Morse TEC Gemini(TM) Chain Technology
CHICAGO, Oct. 15 -- BorgWarner Inc. announced today a commitment for the first use of its patented Morse TEC Gemini(TM) chain system in a four-wheel drive transfer-case application. The transfer cases, made by New Venture Gear, will supply the 2004 Dodge Durango. "This revolutionary technology from BorgWarner will prov ... Continue reading
California International Auto Show and Motor Press Guild Present West Coast Automotive Design Forum
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 15 -- The California International Auto Show (CIAS) and the Los Angeles-based Motor Press Guild (MPG), have joined together to present an automotive design forum and business breakfast scheduled for Oct. 29, 2003 at the CIAS in Anaheim. The West Coast Automotive Design Forum/KFWB Business Breakfas ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Group Inc. Announces 3rd Quarter Earnings Web Cast
CHICAGO--Oct. 15, 2003--CCC Information Services Group Inc. will be hosting a live web cast to discuss its third quarter 2003 earnings results. The web cast will be available on Wednesday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. EST at www.cccis.com. A recording of the conference call will also be available on Wednesday, October 22, ... Continue reading
Check Your Mirrors - Americans' Driving Personalities Are Closer Than They May Appear
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Oct. 15, 2003-- Allstate survey reveals drivers fit distinct categories that indicate Americans' "Car-ma" behind the wheel You have your car keys and your morning coffee, but did you remember your driving personality? Better yet, did you realize you might be an "Auto-Bahner" who dreams of testing the ... Continue reading
CMXchange Launches New Unit -- CMXinvestment-Recovery
NORTHFIELD, Ill.--Oct. 15, 2003-- "New unit to advise clients on how to maximize value in disposing of surplus assets" Commodities Management Exchange Inc. (CMXchange), the pioneering Internet-based commodities management services company, announced today the launch of a new division--CMXinvestment-Recovery. The new un ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman and UAW Announce Neutrality Agreement
TROY, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that it has reached an agreement to form a partnership with the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) in which both parties have pledged renewed energies and commitment to increase producti ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Investor Presentation to be Available on Web Site
PHOENIX--Oct. 15, 2003--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, will be posting the slides included in its current investor presentation package used by the company's senior management on its Web site. The slides will be available to interested parties o ... Continue reading
Defending Champions Schabort and Blauwet Lead 2003 ING New York City Marathon Wheelchair Entrants
Avis Becomes Presenting Sponsor of the Wheelchair Division NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The field of athletes in the 2003 ING New York City Marathon Wheelchair Division Presented by Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. will be led by defending champions Krige Schabort and Cheri Blauwet on Sunday, November 2, it was announced today by ... Continue reading
Delphi Launches the First Aftermarket Catalyst to Meet OBDII
TROY, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Delphi Corp. announced today that it is the first to market with an exhaust catalyst technology designed to help meet the new more stringent California OBDII (On Board Diagnostics) automotive aftermarket emissions regulations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Sinc ... Continue reading
Do You Know Minnesota's Greatest Hometown Hero?
Nominations for Minnesota's everyday heroes sought at www.mn-volvoforlifeawards.com $50,000 to be Awarded to Charity in First-Ever Minnesota Volvo for Life Awards MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 15 -- Do you know a hero - someone in your community seeking to improve the quality of life, safety and/or environment of others? If you do ... Continue reading
Drop the Ball; Insert the alumaPLUG in Your 2-Inch Hitch Receiver!
CLARION, Iowa, Oct. 15 -- America's newest way to make a statement is with your vehicle's 2-inch hitch receiver. Solid aluminum hitch covers that won't rust, peel, fade or rattle will dress up an empty receiver or allow one to drop the ball and insert the alumaPLUG. Show support for Catch-n-Release, Hooked on Bass, Hoo ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims Attributes Its Revenue Growth to the Company's Online Claims Management System eJusterSuite(R) and Their Culture of Customer Centric Service. OLDSMAR, Fla., Oct. 15 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) today announced that it ranked Number 104 on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Nissan Master Owner Trust Receivables Series 2003-A `AAA'
NEW YORK--Oct. 15, 2003--Nissan Master Owner Trust Receivables $950,000,000 series 2003-A floating rate automobile dealer floorplan asset-backed notes are rated 'AAA' by Fitch Ratings. The notes are backed by a pool of loans made by Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. (NMAC) to retail automotive dealers to finance new and us ... Continue reading
Force Protection's TSG Division Ships Third Buffalo Vehicle
Third Shipment in 2003 of Vehicle Designed For Troop Protection and Mine Clearance CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 15 -- Force Protection, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SJET) announced today the shipment of a "Buffalo" Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle. This is the third Buffalo shipment in 2003. The Buffalo, a highly advanced Mine Resi ... Continue reading
FRENCH YOUNG GUN IMPRESSES EMERSON FITTIPALDI IN CHAMP CAR TEST
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Gentex Reports Record Third Quarter Results
ZEELAND, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2003. The Company reported an 11 percent increase in revenues ... Continue reading
GlobalAutoIndustry.com Selects PWB Marketing Communications as Exclusive Marketing Partner
TROY, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2003--GlobalAutoIndustry.com announced that it has selected PWB Marketing Communications as its exclusive marketing and advertising partner. Ann Arbor-based PWB is providing GlobalAutoIndustry.com with branding and marketing strategy, graphic and web site evaluation and design. PWB will be feature ... Continue reading
Holley Performance Products to Solicit Senior Note Amendment
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Oct. 15 -- Holley Performance Products Inc. announced today that it intends to solicit consent from the holders of the company's 12 1/4% Senior Notes due 2007 to amend the Indenture governing the Senior Notes. The proposed amendment would allow the Company to provide certain expanded financial infor ... Continue reading
HyRadix Announces Additional Investment
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Oct. 15, 2003--HyRadix Inc. announced today that CDP Capital - Technology Ventures and Sud-Chemie Inc. have acquired UOP LLC's ownership position in HyRadix. As a result of the deal, the company is funded well into the sales phase for industrial on-site hydrogen generators. "We are pleased with this ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--Oct. 15, 2003--Insurance Group of North America (INA), the consumer marketing and underwriting division of ACE INA, today announced that it has been selected to provide INA Collector Auto Insurance and other INA products(1) through the Ford Motor Company Insurance Services program. Ford has added INA to i ... Continue reading
Leaders In National Valvoline Cup Competition
Leaders In National Valvoline Cup Competition Oct. 15, 2003 – The racing season is winding down for most local racers across America and several men and women are battling for the Valvoline Cup national driver point’s championship. The top driver from across the country in each of the thirty-one Valvoline Cup class ... Continue reading
MEDIA ALERT: Alex Zanardi teleconference
BMW of North America, LLC TELECONFERENCE MEDIA ALERT Two-time CART champion Alex Zanardi will be driving a specially-prepared BMW 320i in the European Touring Car Championship in Monza, Italy, this weekend, Oct. 18-19, 2003. ALEX ZANARDI Teleconference No. 1 (pre-race) Date: Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 Time: 9:00 a.m. ET * C ... Continue reading
Mercury General Corporation to Report Third Quarter Results on November 3, 2003
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15 -- Mercury General Corporation , a major California automobile insurer with operations in several states reported that on Monday, November 3, 2003, the Company will release results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2003. The Company also said that Chief Executive Officer, George Joseph, and ... Continue reading
Modine Board Announces Dividend
RACINE, Wis.--Oct. 15, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 13.75 cents per share on outstanding common stock, payable December 4, 2003 to all shareholders of record November 21, 2003. Modine specializes in thermal management, bringing heating and cooling technology to ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Oct. 15, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended September 26, 2003. Sales for the second quarter increased over 1% to $279.1 million from $275.3 million reported a year ago. Sales were positively impacted by net favorable currency exchange rate ... Continue reading
NanoMuscle Closes $16 Million C Round
International Investors Vision Capital and Crossbow Ventures Join Volkswagen, AG in Over-Subscribed Round ANTIOCH, Calif. and WOLFSBURG, Germany and HONG KONG, Oct. 15 -- In a growing trend with technology start-ups, NanoMuscle, a developer and manufacturer of high-technology motors, drew from international capital to ... Continue reading
New Financial Reporting Act Can Benefit Automotive Companies, Says Executive Responsibility Advisors
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2003--Auto supplier companies are well prepared for the federal government's new corporate reporting requirements, says Larry Gatt, a partner at Executive Responsibility Advisors LLC. "For many automotive supply companies, developing the necessary controls documentation to support clai ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Petit Le Mans test day
smooth start Orbit Racing had a smooth start to the Petit Le Mans, using the first test session to build on the team's experience at Road Atlanta. Peter Baron recorded the fifth-fastest GT time, lapping the 2.54-mile road course in one minute 25.367 seconds. He will share driving duty in the No. 43 YES Network Porsche ... Continue reading
Port Forms Group to Study Reducing Truck Traffic
SAN PEDRO, Calif.--Oct. 15, 2003--The Port of Los Angeles is forming a working group, co-chaired by Harbor Commissioner James Acevedo and Councilwoman Janice Hahn, to identify opportunities of reducing truck traffic on the highways during peak commuter hours. The action was approved by the full Board at last week's Boa ... Continue reading
PR: BISNet Forms Alliance With Blue Shield of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BISNet Forms Alliance With Blue Shield of California CONCORD, Calif., Oct. 15, 2003 -- BISNet, Inc., announced its alliance with Blue Shield of California and their Preferred Vendor Program for Web-based enrollment. The program offers a subsidy and preferential pricing toward the cost of online en ... Continue reading
Project Management is Crucial to Successful Supply Chains, Say Author of New Book
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 15, 2003--"Supply chain management has rendered inflation dead in its tracks," so says Shakeel Mazaffar, global supply chain executive for Imperial Chemical Industries. This is good news for consumers but bad news for managers. The job of providing products and services is forever transformed. To surv ... Continue reading
PR: XSI Inc. Launches Six New Products Using Revolutionary Video Email by VMdir
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE XSI Inc. Launches Six New Products Using Revolutionary Video Email by VMdirect COLTS NECK, N.J., Oct. 15, 2003 -- XACT Solutions/XSI Inc. announced six new products to their portfolio utilizing a unique communication - Video Email. The communication detailed their three new mid-volume digital copi ... Continue reading
Puerto Rico Readying for Arrival of Motorock Trans-Am Tour Thunder
TRANS-AM CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 MOTOROCK CONTACT: Chris Fleming 212-691-2800 Cell: 917-647-4790 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 15, 2003 PUERTO RICO READYING FOR ARRIVAL OF MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR THUNDER SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ‹ As the Motorock Trans-Am Tour for the ... Continue reading
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Remotely Diagnosing Car Trouble
-- Imagine driving alone on a deserted road and suddenly experiencing car trouble. Now imagine having a team of live advisors standing by who could pinpoint your exact location, provide roadside assistance and in most cases, can identify the severity of your vehicle's problems all with the touch of a button. New techno ... Continue reading
Semikron Limited and Chorus Motors plc Complete Exclusive Agreement Relating to High Profit Drives
HERTFORD, England--Oct. 15, 2003--Semikron Limited and Chorus Motors plc are pleased to announce a development agreement between the two parties regarding the Chorus Meshcon motor and drive technology. The agreement gives Semikron exclusive supplier status for certain markets in return for Semikron design and applicati ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Appoints Dr. Frank Hoefflin Director of Research and Development
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Sika Automotive has announced the appointment of Dr. Frank Hoefflin as Director of Research and Development for the R & D Group of Sika Automotive. Dr. Cheong Kow, Vice President of R & D at Sika, made the announcement. ... Continue reading
Southern California Hotels and Restaurants Earn AAA Four Diamond Awards for Service Excellence
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 15, 2003--Fifty-nine Southern California hotels and 30 restaurants have earned the AAA 2004 Four Diamond Award, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Five hotels and three restaurants have joined the Four Diamond ranks for the first time. The award-winning properties are among the t ... Continue reading
Speed into the Holidays with Gifts That Top 100 mph at Jim Russell Racing Drivers School
SONOMA, Calif.--Oct. 15, 2003--Shopping for someone who feels the need for speed? You don't have to pay for Top Gun fighter pilot training or fork over $20 million to the Russian Space Academy to get a legal, 100 mph rush. This holiday give the most affordable gift of speed available -- a formula car racing course at J ... Continue reading
Spirit Harley-Davidson Takes 'Best Of Show' at Norwalk Bracket Finals
Custom V-Rod(R) Captures Judges as Best Appearing Motorcycle PITTSBURGH, Oct. 15 -- Kevin Patterson, sponsored by Spirit Harley-Davidson of Glenshaw, PA, recently won Best Appearing Motorcycle for his custom V-rod while racing at the IHRA Summit Bracket Finals in Norwalk. "We were the only V-Twin to qualify for the Bra ... Continue reading
Starting a Car on a Cold Morning Can Be Made Easier, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 15, 2003--The temperature doesn't need to drop very far for some of us to feel a sense of inconvenience and discomfort in our driveway. While drivers can't do anything about the weather, they can alter their morning routines in ways that make winter car trips less numbing, AAA says. During AAA Car C ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Sumitomo Wiring Systems (USA) Inc., is the US reseller and marketer for Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. a leading manufacturer of Automotive Wiring products, announced today the successful implementation of the Oracle 11i e-Business Suite at their facilities in Southfield, Michigan and El Pa ... Continue reading
Teleos MAKE Study Identifies Asia's Leading Knowledge-Driven Companies
SEOUL, Korea--Oct. 15, 2003--Asian companies dedicated to growth through innovation and knowledge management are outperforming their competitors across a range of financial and non-financial metrics, reports Teleos in the "2003 Asian Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises (MAKE) Study." The 2003 Asian MAKE Winners were rec ... Continue reading
Texas Instruments Chooses AppliedSensor for Air Quality Control Product Development and Supply Deal
Global Manufacturing Leader and Sensor Firm Target Automotive Industry ATTLEBORO, Mass., Oct. 15 -- Texas Instruments (TI) a leader in the automotive and HVAC/R pressure sensing market, has announced that it has finalized an important development and supply agreement with AppliedSensor, a global expert in advanced sens ... Continue reading
Textron Fastening Systems Introduces Remote Fastening Technology
-- Textron Fastening Systems, a business unit of Textron Inc. , introduced a line of intelligent fasteners with embedded microprocessors remotely controlled by intelligent tools. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11004 This multimedia news story is for free ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2003--Textron Fastening Systems, a business unit of Textron Inc. , today introduced a line of intelligent fasteners with embedded microprocessors remotely controlled by intelligent tools. This proprietary science is driven by application software that controls, manages, diagnoses, and documents a ... Continue reading
the pci group Selected as an IT - Consulting Services Primary Supplier for DaimlerChrysler
TROY, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2003--DaimlerChrysler Corporation's International Procurement Services group announced on October 10, 2003 that the pci group (pci) was selected as one of five Primary Suppliers for IT - Consulting Services. Upcoming projects that require IT consulting services will preferably be done with these P ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Announces Public Offering
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- The Timken Company today announced the public offering of 12,895,973 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $15.85 per share. The shares offered include 9,395,973 shares held by Ingersoll-Rand Company, a selling stockholder, plus 3.5 million shares being sold by Timken. The tr ... Continue reading
The Timken Company to Announce Third Quarter Results
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- The Timken Company will announce its third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 23, 2003 before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The financial results will be available through the Internet at www.timken.com . The company will host a conference call that day for investors a ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Revises Third Quarter Guidance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2003--Tower Automotive, Inc. announced today that it is revising its estimates of revenues and earnings per share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. The company now anticipates revenues for the third quarter will be approximately $620 million, compared to previous guidance of ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Confirms Analysts' Estimates for Third Quarter 2003
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2003--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today confirmed that it expects to report third quarter earnings per share in line with consensus analyst expectations of $0.61 per share. Chairman Roger Penske said, "Based on our continued outstanding same-st ... Continue reading
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman to Hold ATV Meeting In Albuquerque, New Mexico
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Hal Stratton will conduct a regional public field meeting on All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) safety in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 6, 2003. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) "We want to hear from New Mexicans and ot ... Continue reading
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--Oct. 15, 2003--U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. announced operating revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. Operating revenues increased 8.3% to $238.3 million, compared with $220.1 million for the third quarter of 2002. For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, revenu ... Continue reading
Werner Enterprises Reports Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Higher Operating Revenues and Earnings
OMAHA, Neb.--Oct. 15, 2003--Werner Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation's largest truckload transportation companies, reported its eighth consecutive year-over-year quarter of higher operating revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. Operating revenues increased 10% to $368.0 million compa ... Continue reading
Valeo e Iteris desarrollarán un sistema de alerta por salida de carril para vehículos
London, October 16 -- - La producción en serie del sistema está prevista para 2004 Valeo ha anunciado hoy la firma de un acuerdo de cooperación con Iteris para fabricar y comercializar en exclusiva un sistema de cámaras para alertar al conductor en caso de que el vehículo se salga del carril por el que circula. Es ... Continue reading
Nissan consigue un margen operativo industrial del 11,3%
Tokio, October 16 -- - Nissan anuncia un aumento del 15,2% en la primera mitad, consiguiendo unos beneficios operativos de 401.100 millones de yenes Nissan Motor Company ha anunciado hoy que espera conseguir un margen de beneficio operativo del 11,3% en la primera mitad del año fiscal 2003, y un aumento del 15,2% en l ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive continúa integrando sus operaciones y mejorando su eficacia global
Lake Forest, Illinois, October 16 -- - La compañía anuncia sus planes de cierre de sus instalaciones de Birmingham (Inglaterra) Tenneco Automotive ha anunciado hoy que la compañía planea cerrar sus instalaciones de Birmingham (Inglaterra) a finales de 2004. Este movimiento es parte de la iniciativa de la compañía ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa, Oct. 16 -- Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) , the outright leader in developing and manufacturing select custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other diversified industry products, is pleased to announce that it has reached a distribution agreement with Vialink Corp., ... Continue reading
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- Auto-Q International Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AUTQ) , a leading provider of vehicle tracking and monitoring systems for trucking fleets and consumers, announced today that 7 Local UK Government Agencies are completing testing on 94 eGuard units valued at more than $150,000 USD. eGuard prices range from ... Continue reading
New Research Revealed About the Age of First Intoxication, Drunk Driving And Risks of Serious Injury IRVING, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and National Presenting Sponsor DaimlerChrysler's Road Ready Teens(TM) program, today unveiled FACE, a dynamic celebrity-filled, 35-minute multimedia school ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Continues to Integrate Operations and Improve Global Efficiency
Company Announces Plans to Close Birmingham, England Facility LAKE FOREST, Ill. and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 16 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company plans to close its manufacturing facility in Birmingham, England by the end of 2004. This move is part of the company's ongoing initiative to optimize its ... Continue reading
Valeo: Einer für Alle - Neuartiger Ersatzteil-Generator passt in zahlreiche Autos
Equip'Auto, Paris, Frankreich, October 16 -- Ein neuer, in viele Fahrzeuge passender Generator ermöglicht den sofortigen Austausch im Pannenfall. Der Multi Application Alternator von Valeo ersetzt eine Vielzahl von Lichtmaschinen. Die universelle Verwendbarkeit ist vor allem dann von Vorteil, wenn ein normales Austaus ... Continue reading
Nissan erreicht mit 11,3 % höchste Handelsspanne der Branche
Tokio (Japan), October 16 -- - Nissan gibt 15,2 % Zuwachs im ersten Halbjahr bekannt und erreicht ein Betriebsergebnis von 401,1 Milliarden Yen Die Nissan Motor Company gab heute bekannt, man erwarte eine Handelsspanne von 11,3 % für das erste Halbjahr des Geschäftsjahres 2003 sowie einen Zuwachs von 15,2 % beim Betr ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive will weiter Geschäftsprozesse vervollständigen und Effizienz global verbessern
Lake Forest, Illinois und Brüssel, Belgien, October 16 -- - Das Unternehmen plant, das Werk in Birmingham (England) schließen Tenneco Automotive gab heute bekannt, das Unternehmen plane, die Produktionsstätte in Birmingham, England Ende 2004 zu schließen. Die Maßnahme ist Teil der globalen Unternehmensinitiative z ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Safety Officials Help New England Young Drivers Improve Their Driving Skills
'Real World Driver' Identifies Top Four Driving Skills Needed to Help Teens Stay Safe BOSTON, Oct. 16 -- To help raise awareness and fight back against the leading cause of death of young people ages 15-20 in America -- Ford Motor Company, along with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the National High ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Harry Warren, (517) 927-3613 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISLAND HOTSHOE WALLY CASTRO TO COMPETE IN MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR SEASON FINALE IN THE PUERTO RICO GRAND PRIX LANSING, Mich. - Wally Castro, a well-known and successful road racing veteran in Latin America and the Caribbean, will compete in the Puerto Rico Gran ... Continue reading
Ultimate Customized Cars Debuting at Madison Square Garden Street Showoff
XMODS(TM) Custom RC Cars Bring Competitive RC Racing to the Masses - Now Available at RadioShack NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- Building on America's obsession with automobiles and customization, car enthusiasts will "roll hard" today with the official launch of XMODS(TM) Custom RC cars, the newest RC car line from the experts i ... Continue reading
Automakers Demonstrate Clean Diesel Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- As part of their continuing efforts to introduce clean diesel technologies to the U.S. marketplace, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today hosted a "Clean Diesel Ride and Drive" for Members of Congress and their staffs. This new generation of clean diesel vehicles will offer increased fue ... Continue reading
Super Sunday Indy Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16 -- October 26th -- 8:00AM-3:00PM at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion, Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana's largest all indoor Automotive Swap Meet and Car Sale. Over 800 spaces (10x12) $40, Car Sale $60. ... Continue reading
Grammer Electronic Active Headrests Add Safety On BMW 5 Series
TROY, Mich.--Oct. 16, 2003--Grammer AG-Automotive is supplying an electronically-activated head restraint system for the new BMW 5 series, which greatly reduces risk of cervical spine injuries. In an accident, the system prevents the passenger's head from rebounding back onto the headrest by initiating an early forward ... Continue reading
Toyota Wraps Up Championship Inaugural IRL Campaign
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Daewoo Motor America, Inc. Confirms Reorganization Plan
COMPTON, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2003--Daewoo Motor America, Inc. ("DMA") has confirmed its plan of reorganization ("Plan"), which becomes effective today. DMA filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on May 16, 2002. The Honorable Judge Sheri Bluebond of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Reports Improved Revenues and Income for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2004
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 16 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation -- Briggs & Stratton today announced first quarter net income of $4.0 million or $.18 per diluted share. The results represent an $11.0 million improvement over the $7.0 million or $.32 per diluted share loss experienced in the first quarter of last year. The improved ... Continue reading
Delphi Intensifies Action to Improve Competitiveness
Third quarter earnings in line with guidance Non-GM business exceeds 40 percent of revenue, up 11 percent year-over-year Operating cash flow remains strong TROY, Mich., Oct. 16 -- Delphi Corp. today reported a GAAP net loss of $353 million for Q3 2003 on sales of $6.6 billion. These results include a $356 million after ... Continue reading
Ford and Safety Leaders Address #1 Cause of Teen Deaths: Car Crashes
'Real World Driver' Identifies Top Four Driving Skills Needed to Help Teens Stay Alive Who: Lt. Governor Kerry Healey Sue Cischke, VP, Environmental & Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company Peter Thomson, Coordinator of the New Hampshire Highway Safety Agency and representing The Governors Highway Safety Association To ... Continue reading
Companies Embrace G-Log's Single System for Visibility and Supply Chain Event Management to Optimize Automotive Supply Chain; Former Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Co. Executive to Lead Global Expansion of G-Log's Automotive Division SHELTON, Conn., Oct. 16 -- G-Log, the leading provider of global logistics and tra ... Continue reading
Honeywell Intl: 3rd Quarter Results
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.-- Honeywell's Third-Quarter Earnings Per Share 40 Cents; Cash from Operations $670 Million -- Revenues of $5.8 billion, up 3.6% vs. 2002. -- Record third-quarter free cash flow of $539 million. -- Revenues increase in three of Honeywell's four operating segments. -- Defense & Space and Turbocharge ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2003-- Iteris and Valeo Move From a Limited Marketing Agreement to a Broad-Scale Strategic Partnership Iteris, Inc., a subsidiary of Iteris Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA)(OTCBB:ITRSB), today announced that Valeo, one of the world's largest Tier 1 automotive suppliers, will exclusively integrate ... Continue reading
Perot Systems Announces Additional Contract With Global Motorsport Group, Inc.
Contract Calls for Creation and Management of New Business-to-Business E-Commerce Tools PLANO, Texas, Oct. 16 -- Perot Systems Corporation today announced that it has reached agreement with Global Motorsport Group, Inc. (GMG) on an additional contract valued at $1.9 million to create, enhance and manage GMG's electroni ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: Southern California-based high technology company teams with multi-billion dollar Korea-based international technology and industrial firm for global markets in alternative energy technologies for vehicles and distributed power generation. WHY: Enova Systems, Inc. and Hyundai Heavy Industries, Co. Ltd. of Kore ... Continue reading
-- Who: AAA Texas presents $1,000 awards to Texas A&M University Department of Student Life and the SWAT program of Texas State University, San Marcos. What: The U.S. Department of Education's National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse in Higher Education will be kicked off with the presentation of awards to Texa ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive continues to integrate operations and improve global efficiency
Lake Forest, Illinois and Brussels, Belgium, October 16 -- - Company announces plans to close Birmingham, England facility Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company plans to close its manufacturing facility in Birmingham, England by the end of 2004. This move is part of the company's ongoing initiative to opt ... Continue reading
TG North America and TRAM Technical Center Adds Capabilities
Advanced Crash Test Technology Provides More Accurate Results PLYMOUTH, Mich., and TROY, Mich., Oct. 16 -- A hydraulic sled system installed earlier this summer at the new TGR Technical Center is offering a number of enhancements that clients are taking advantage of. While the hydraulic sled system is the fourth of its ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Oct. 16 -- Audi is pleased to be a sponsor of the Opening Night festivities for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's 113th Season this Saturday, October 18, 2003. Young superstar pianist Lang Lang will join Music Director Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for this season's Opening Night concert a ... Continue reading
Autodesk Certifies ALGOR's InCAD Products for Autodesk Inventor 7 Software
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 16, 2003--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, announced that its InCAD products have achieved certification under the Autodesk Inventor(R) Certified Application Program. The designation, which is granted by Autodesk, identifies high-quality, robust products that provide t ... Continue reading
Chemical Management Services Workshop Will Show How to Cut Chemical Use And Waste
Major Automaker Cuts Chemical Use an Average of 30% Through Innovative Chemical Supplier Partnerships SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16 -- Representatives from General Motors, United Technologies Corporation, Boeing Company, and Delphi Corporation will share experiences of how their innovative supplier partnerships optimized chem ... Continue reading
Court Rules in Safelite's Favor on Diamond Triumph Litigation Discovery Issues
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Safelite(R) Glass Corp., a leading provider of property and casualty claims management solutions and the nation's leader in auto glass repair and replacement services, is pleased to announce an important victory in their litigation with Diamond Triumph Auto Glass. In a ruling entered on Octob ... Continue reading
Court Rules in Safelite's Favor on Diamond Triumph Litigation Discovery Issues
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Safelite(R) Glass Corp., a leading provider of property and casualty claims management solutions and the nation's leader in auto glass repair and replacement services, is pleased to announce an important victory in their litigation with Diamond Triumph Auto Glass. In a ruling entered on Octob ... Continue reading
Court Rules in Safelite's Favor on Discovery Issues in Diamond Triumph Litigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Safelite(R) Glass Corp., a leading provider of property and casualty claims management solutions and the nation's leader in auto glass repair and replacement services, is pleased to announce an important victory in their litigation with Diamond Triumph Auto Glass. In a ruling entered on Octob ... Continue reading
District Court Dismisses Shepard Suit; State Auto Seeks Declaratory Judgment
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Oct. 16, 2003--A U.S. District Court judge dismissed Wednesday a lawsuit filed by State Auto Financial Corporation investor Gregory M. Shepard and his wholly owned company ("Shepard") alleging that directors of STFC and its parent company, State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company ("SAM"), breached thei ... Continue reading
DURA Extends Tender Offer for Methode Electronics Class B Shares to November 14, 2003
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 16, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced that it has extended its tender offer to purchase, through its wholly owned subsidiary, MEI Investment Corp., all of the outstanding Class B shares of Methode Electronics, Inc. for $50.00 per share. The offer, previously scheduled to ... Continue reading
Envirokare Tech Inc. Elects Third Industry Leader as Director
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 16, 2003--Dr. Nicholas Pappas, recently elected Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of ENVIROKARE TECH INC. (OTCBB:ENVK), has announced the election of Dr. E. Gary Cook as a Director. This is the third major appointment in less than a month, bringing together experienced industry profession ... Continue reading
INTERMET Reports 2003 Third-Quarter Results
Earnings improve over 2002 TROY, Mich., Oct. 16 -- INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today reported 2003 third-quarter sales from continuing operations of $182.1 million, compared with $192.6 million in the year-ago period. The company also reported a 2 ... Continue reading
INVISTA Expands Nylon 6,6 Airbag Capacity in China and UK
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 16 -- INVISTA, formerly DuPont Textiles & Interiors, today announced nylon 6,6 fiber production capacity increases totaling 7.5 kilotons (kt.) at two facilities; one in Qing Dao, China, and the second in Gloucester, UK. This additional output is being added to support growth for industrial nylon ... Continue reading
Lord Corporation, MR Fluid Garner Technology Leadership Award From Industry Analyst Frost & Sullivan
MR Fluid Taken From Lab Curiosity to Automotive Suspension in Less than a Decade CARY, N.C., Oct. 16 -- Lord Corporation has received Frost & Sullivan's 2003 Technical Insights' Excellence in Technology of the Year Award for magnetorheological (MR) products, an award that also recognizes Lord's leadership in helping to ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Selects Plexus Online for Quality Management Standard Worldwide
CLARKSTON, Mich., Oct. 16 -- Metaldyne, headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, has selected Plexus Online as their corporate standard for quality document authoring and problem control. The hosted solution will encompass Corrective/Preventive Actions, FMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts and other APQP functions. "T ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals-Friday from Gainesville Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION FINALS GAINESVILLE RACEWAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2003 SOUTHEAST DIVSION SUMMIT FINALS UNDERWAY AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Over 600 of the top racers in NHRA's Southeast division took to the track today for the first day of time trials ... Continue reading
TOKYO--Oct. 16, 2003--Nissan Motor Company announced today that it expects to report an 11.3% operating profit margin for the first half of fiscal year 2003 and a 15.2% increase in operating profits, to 401.1 billion yen (US $3.40 billion, euro 3.05 billion). At the midpoint of NISSAN 180, Nissan's three-year business ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 16, 2003--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.31 per share cash dividend payable on or about November 17, 2003 to shareholders of record on November 3, 2003. Information about the complete line of Polaris products is available from authorized Polaris deale ... Continue reading
Three BMWs in Speed Touring top 10 in Rd. Atl. qualifying
BMW of North America, LLC Notes and Quotes Speed Touring World Challenge Round 5 Qualifying Road Atlanta Braselton, Ga. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003 Race Date: Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 Three Speed Touring BMWs to start in top 10 at Road Atlanta; BMW ready to clinch Touring Manufacturer's Champio ... Continue reading
Transpro, Inc. to Broadcast Third Quarter 2003 Conference Call over the Internet
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Oct. 16, 2003--Transpro, Inc. announced that it intends to release its third quarter 2003 results on Monday, October 27, 2003 after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, Transpro will hold a conference call on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:30 A.M. ET, which will be simultaneousl ... Continue reading
TRW Occupant Protection Technology Selected as Finalist for PACE Award
Innovative Active Control Retractor Links Passive & Active Safety LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 16 -- TRW Automotive's Active Control Retractor (ACR) technology -- the first active seat belt system on the market -- has been named a finalist in the European Product category for the 2004 Automotive News PACE Award competition. Th ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Announces Completion of Secondary Offering of $2.4 Million
FREDERICK, Colo., Oct. 16 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has completed a secondary offering of 720,000 shares of common stock to institutional investors in North America and Europe. On September 26, 2003 the Company filed a preliminary pros ... Continue reading
Westport's high-efficiency distributed power generation technology now in full-scale operation
VANCOUVER, Oct. 16 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (WPT:TSX) announced today that its proprietary distributed power generation technology installed in the City of Grande Prairie, Alberta, has been integrated into the Alberta power distribution system and is fully operational. The generator was primarily installed as a bac ... Continue reading
Les Schwab Tire Centers Recognized as Top Tire Retailer for Fourth Year in a Row
Customer Satisfaction Award from J.D. Power and Associates PRINEVILLE, Ore., Oct. 16 -- Les Schwab Tire Centers "ranks highest in tire retailer satisfaction" according to J.D. Power and Associates, which ranked the Prineville-based company as best in customer satisfaction among passenger vehicle and light truck tire de ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2003-- Imports/Domestics Conquest Each Other's Market Strongholds; Trucks Look to Outpace Passenger Cars Online for First Time Autobytel Inc. , the Internet's largest independent new car buying service, today announced the cars and trucks that were requested most(a) by its millions of online sh ... Continue reading
First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Water Taxi on San Francisco Bay Powered by Anuvu(Where Else But? ed.)
Boat Demonstrates Potential For Marine Vehicles To Have Less Polluting, Quieter Engines SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 16 -- The first zero-emission, hydrogen-fueled public water taxi on the San Francisco Bay is powered by a fuel cell engine from Anuvu Incorporated and will be demonstrated for attendees at the World Maritime ... Continue reading
Ferrari Scaglietti will be unveled at the 2004 Detroit auto show
By Henny Hemmes ©HHR Ferrari unveiled its 612 Scaglietti, a 2+2 coupe with a 540 hp version of the 5,7-liter V-12 engine of the 575 Maranello. The 612 got its name Scaglietti is to honour couch builder Sergio Scaglietti who worked in Modena at the start of the Ferrari company. He was a master in sculpting aluminium fo ... Continue reading
Neiman Marcus Limited Edition 2004 BMW 645Ci Sells Out in Six Minutes and 57 Seconds
Dial-up Frenzy as Customers Vie to Be Among the First Fifty Callers WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 16 -- Christmas is coming early for 50 Neiman Marcus customers who managed to place their calls into the BMW Purchase Hotline to order the new, 2004 BMW 6455Ci that was featured in this year's Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, as ... Continue reading
Safelite Glass Corp. Introduces New Corporate Structure
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Safelite Glass Corp., the nation's leading provider of auto glass repair and replacement and claims management solutions, has implemented a new corporate structure designed to better reflect the company's diverse service offerings. Safelite Group, Inc. will now serve as the holding company fo ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG M3s qualify 3rd, 7th, 8th, 13th in Rd. Atl. Speed GT
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship - Round 9 Qualifying Road Atlanta Braselton, Ga. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003 Race Date: Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 Road Atlanta Qualifying: BMW Team PTG to Start third, seventh, eighth and 13th Today's 20-minute qualifying for Ro ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Reports 3rd Quarter EPS of $1.03
Flash Results Bandag, Inc. (Numbers in Millions, Except Per Share Data) Q3 2003 Q3 2002 9 Mos. 2003 9 Mos. 2002 Net Sales $211.4 $245.9 $590.7 $669.5 Income before cumulative effect of accounting change $20.0 $19.6 $31.1 $32.5* Diluted EPS before cumulative effect of accounting change $1.03 $1.02 $1.61 $1.62* Shares Ou ... Continue reading
Tokyo Auto Show Ford Strand Preview
Highlights of the Ford Stand Ford Motor Company celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 16, 2003. Founder Henry Ford started with a dream of "producing cars for a mass market." An automobile that would make his dream come true was born in 1908: it was the Model T. With the advent of the Model T, people could now disco ... Continue reading
NumberWeb Presents a Revolutionary Web Technology at CHTF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NumberWeb Presents a Revolutionary Web Technology at CHTF SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 16, 2003 -- NumberWeb Technologies today presented a revolutionary web technology at the China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) 2003 in Shenzhen. The new technology invented by NumberWeb is termed Phone Number Web or PNW in short. ... Continue reading
World's Largest Recreational Ski and Snowboard Race Program Returns to Venue for Third Consecutive Year STAMFORD, Conn. October 7, 2003-- Jeep® King of the Mountain NASTAR, the world's largest recreational ski/snowboard race program, announced today that Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah, will be the offici ... Continue reading
Nissan Expects Robust Earnings on Strong U.S. Sales
TOKYO, October 16, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Nissan Motor Co. , aided by a string of successful new models, expects to report relatively solid fiscal first-half results, as strong U.S. sales offset damage caused by the rising yen, Thursday's Wall Street Journal reported. The company expects its net income for the s ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo to Invest $ Billions In New Car Development
SEOUL, Oct 16, 2003; Reuters reported that GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co, South Korea's third-largest auto maker, said on Thursday it would pump in more than $1 billion by 2006 to broaden its product range and help it compete better with bigger car makers. Unlisted GM Daewoo, which trails market leaders Hyundai Motor ... Continue reading
Cobalt Group Among Fastest-Growing Technology Companies on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500
SEATTLE--Oct. 16, 2003-- Cobalt Attributes 830% Revenue Growth to Its Ability to Deliver Powerful E-Business Solutions for Automotive Retail Market The Cobalt Group today announced that it ranked number 326 on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North Amer ... Continue reading
Valeo signs exclusive agreement with Iteris for lane departure warning systems for cars
Paris, October 16 -- - Production expected in 2004 Valeo today announced that it has signed a co-operative agreement with Iteris to exclusively manufacture and market camera-based lane departure warning systems for light vehicles worldwide. This follows a two-year joint development of the system. If the system enters v ... Continue reading
Valeo: Multi Application Alternator to improve availability for Roadside repairs
Equip Auto Trade Show, Paris, France, October 16 -- Valeo Service today announced at the Equip'Auto in Paris that its new Multi Application Alternator is set to further improve the Aftermarket availability of replacement alternators. The launch will enhance levels of customer service by reducing the time, cost and inco ... Continue reading
Nissan achieves industry-leading 11.3% operating margin
Tokyo, October 16 -- - Nissan announces 15.2% increase in first-half operating profit to 401.1 billion yen Nissan Motor Company announced today that it expects to report an 11.3% operating profit margin for the first half of fiscal year 2003 and a 15.2% increase in operating profits, to 401.1 billion yen (US$3.40 billi ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $504 Million in Third Quarter
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 16 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported record net income of $504 million for the third quarter of 2003, up $210 million from earnings of $294 million in the same period a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $809 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared with $460 million in ... Continue reading
Texas A&M and Texas State Univ., San Marcos Win Awards for Efforts to Reduce Drinking and Driving
AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 16, 2003--Texas A&M University and Texas State University, San Marcos have won regional prizes of $1,000 each in a competition against other universities in western states to develop and implement programs to prevent student drinking and driving and alcohol abuse. This year, four universities from t ... Continue reading
Technician of the Year Offers Tips on Brake Maintenance
Consumers Can Avoid Problems by Watching for Warning Signs ATLANTA, Oct. 16 -- Perhaps there is no more important component of today's automobile than brakes. For obvious safety reasons, brake inspections need to be part of the family car's routine service schedule. But how do you know if your brakes need service? "Som ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Third-Quarter Financial Results
- Net loss of $25 million, or 1 cent per share. - Earnings from continuing operations of 15 cents per share, excluding special items. - Cash position remains strong at $26.9 billion. - Increases full-year earnings guidance to $0.95 to $1.05 per share from continuing operations, excluding special items; reconfirms commi ... Continue reading
Inquiring spirit and technical excellence mark Valeo's stand at Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo, Japan, October 16 -- Valeo combines an inquiring spirit with dedication to technical rigor to develop numerous automotive innovations -- from keyless entry systems to intelligent headlights -- that support the growth of the automotive industry in Europe, Asia and North America. Products developed by Valeo and it ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Record Revenues for Fiscal 2003
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Oct. 16, 2003--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's leading motor home manufacturer, today reported financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 30, 2003. Revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 were $225.7 million, compared to revenues of $220.1 million ... Continue reading
Honeywell's Third-Quarter Earnings Per Share 40 Cents; Cash from Operations $670 Million
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--Oct. 16, 2003--Honeywell -- Revenues of $5.8 billion, up 3.6% vs. 2002. -- Record third-quarter free cash flow of $539 million. -- Revenues increase in three of Honeywell's four operating segments. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Record Third Quarter Sales
Third Quarter Highlights -- Net sales increased 9 percent to a new third quarter record -- Tire Group sales increased 13 percent to all-time record -- Tire Group operating profit increased 23 percent -- Automotive Group sales increased 3 percent to a third quarter record FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber C ... Continue reading
USA Truck, Inc. Announces Operating Revenues
VAN BUREN, Ark.--Oct. 16, 2003--USA Truck, Inc. today announced operating revenues, before fuel surcharge, of $73,915,653 for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, an increase of 4.6% from $70,651,305 for the same quarter of 2002. Net income increased 18.8% to $1,510,141 for the third quarter of 2003, compared to net i ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reports Record Second-Quarter Sales and Earnings
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Oct. 16, 2003--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported record net sales of $237.7 million for the fiscal 2004 second quarter ended September 30, 2003, compared to $211.2 million in the same period last year. The net earnings for the quarter were $21.6 million, or 98 cents per diluted share, versus net ... Continue reading
Auto Club Reminds Drivers to `Choose Courtesy' During MTA Strike
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 16, 2003--With the Metropolitan Transit Authority's strike in its third day, local roads and freeways are experiencing greater congestion than usual and drivers' tempers may be tested. The Automobile Club of Southern California is reminding motorists that aggressive driving maneuvers can make bad traf ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record Q2 Sales And Earnings
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Oct. 16, 2003-- Comparable Store Sales Increase 6.6%; Net Income Increases 20% Generating a Record $0.61 Diluted Earnings Per Share Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced record sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended September 27, 2003. Sales for the second quarter increased ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Shed September Increases, According to AAA Chicago
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 15 -- According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois now averages $1.62 per gallon, which is down 11 cents from this time last month and up 7 cents from last year's prices. In northern Indiana, gas prices now average $1.48, which i ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Bookends Strong Endurance Season with Petit Le Mans, Races for Special Charity
Shane Lewis Bookends Strong Endurance Season with Petit Le Mans, Races for Special Charity BRASELTON, Ga., October 15, 2003 – Endurance and development specialist Shane Lewis enters the final weekend of the 2003 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season the way he entered it, with a grueling endurance race. The Jupit ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Detroit's automakers have argued that a weak yen explains their declining market share in the U.S. In fact, consumers decide to purchase automobiles based on a variety of considerations including vehicle performance, price, safety, fuel economy, quality and dealer service, according to Japan Auto ... Continue reading
Coors Light Dodge to showcase St Jude Halloween Pin-Up Program
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 662-9642, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Coors Light Dodge to showcase St Jude Halloween Pin-Up Program MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 14, 2003) ---Coors Light will be highlighting ... Continue reading
UAW, Collins & Aikman Announce Agreement
DETROIT, Oct. 15 -- The UAW and Collins & Aikman, a major auto parts manufacturer, announced an agreement today focused on productivity, quality and long-term job security for Collins & Aikman workers. The agreement was signed today at Solidarity House, the UAW's Detroit headquarters, by UAW President Ron Gettelfinger, ... Continue reading
The New York Times's ''Cars'' Section Sees 13% Increase in Ad Paging
NEW YORK--Oct. 15, 2003--The New York Times announced today that ad paging in its upcoming "Cars" special news section increased 13% compared with the same section last year for a total of 22 ad pages. The section will be published nationally on Wednesday, October 22. Published annually since 1997 "Cars" is a stand-alo ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Introduces XMCommander Receiver
Latest Car-Audio Product Works With Any AM/FM Car Stereo WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio service, today announced the introduction of the XMCommander, a new XM receiver that works with any AM/FM car stereo. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO Ph ... Continue reading
Eaton Corp.: 3rd Quarter Results
CLEVELAND-- Eaton Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.39 Per Share Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced net income per share of $1.39 for the third quarter of 2003, an increase of 7 percent from net income per share of $1.30 in the third quarter of 2002. Sales in the quarter were $2. ... Continue reading
Syntel Reports Solid Third Quarter Results
Third Quarter Highlights: * Revenue of $44.1M * Gross margin of 41.6% * EPS of $0.26 per diluted share * Addition of $15.4M in cash, excluding the effect of dividend payout TROY, Mich., Oct. 15 -- Syntel, Inc. , a global information technology services firm, today announced solid financial results for the third quarter ... Continue reading
Anuvu Clean Urban Vehicle (CUV) Places Third at 2003 Challenge Bibendum
Hybrid Fuel Cell Car Outperforms Vehicles From Major Auto Manufacturers At Largest Environmental Vehicle Competition SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 15 -- A hydrogen-powered car from the California fuel cell company Anuvu placed third overall at the recent Michelin-sponsored Challenge Bibendum competition, the world's largest ... Continue reading
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