Delphi Product & Service Solutions Appoints Brasil Director of South American Operations
TROY, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Delphi Product & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corp. , announced the appointment of Edson Brasil, 38, as director, South American Operations, Delphi Product & Service Solutions, effective Nov. 1, 2003. He will report to Francisco A. (Frank) Ordonez, president, Delphi Product & Service Soluti ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2003. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) John M. Barth, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to announce that our sales increased for the ... Continue reading
Quantum Prices Public Offering of Common Stock
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has priced its public offering of 8,050,000 shares of its common stock (which includes an over-allotment option of 1,050,000 shares) at $8.00 per share. The shares are being offered by the Company pursuant to a registra ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Reports New Orders
Company books $6 million in fourth-quarter orders GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Riviera Tool Company (AMEX:RTC) today reported that it secured more than $6 million in new orders during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, boosting its backlog to $26.5 million at fiscal year-end. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based designer a ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Regular and Special Cash Dividends
Total 2003 payout of $0.20 per share is highest payout in company history CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced its board of directors declared the record and pay dates for its $0.05 per share regular cash dividend. The Company also announced it would pay a special dividend of $0.10 per shar ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan, October 22 -- Valeo today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent for joint business opportunities with Furukawa Electric of Tokyo, Japan, for future wiring systems business. The two companies will jointly develop business opportunities worldwide for automotive wiring systems, and will have access ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 22, 2003--If you are traveling in parts of the Caribbean in the near future, don't be surprised to see one of the most well-known logos in the world on tow trucks, auto repair shops, hotels and restaurants on the islands. AAA, the largest automobile club and leisure travel agency in North America, t ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Weathering Tips for the Winter Storm Season
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 22 -- Since severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel, motorists should know safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. "During AAA's Car Care Month in October, AAA is educating motorists on what to do if they become stranded in their vehicle during a snow ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Present at Equity Conference
FORT WORTH, Texas--Oct. 22, 2003--AmeriCredit Corp. will be presenting at the 15th Annual U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Financial Services Conference on October 29, 2003 at 2:25 p.m. Eastern time. Daniel E. Berce, President, will be presenting on behalf of the Company. This presentation will be broadcast live for all inte ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Oct. 22, 2003--ASV, Inc. today reported record results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2003. Net sales for the third quarter of 2003 totaled $29.2 million, compared with $11.5 million for the same period in 2002. Combining the increased sales and an increased gross profit percentage, net ... Continue reading
Auto Club President Calls on New Governor To Make Transportation Funding a Top Priority
-- WHO: Thomas V. McKernan, President/CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California to urge the new administration to make transportation funding a top priority and restore voter-approved Proposition 42 tax revenue to help maintain the state's transportation infrastructure. WHAT: Keynote address to Golden State Coa ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.Com Partners With Dealix Corporation To Meet Growing Demand From Auto Manufacturers
Partnership Powers AutoTrader.com's New Car Buying Service ATLANTA, and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 22 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, and Dealix Corporation, the market expert and leader in automotive Internet marketing services, today announced a partnership that will enable AutoTrader.c ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics and United States Postal Service sign prototype agreement for two vehicle platforms
VANCOUVER, Oct. 22 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX Venture Exchange - AZD) ("Azure"), a leading developer of hybrid electric powertrains for commercial vehicles and United States Postal Service ("U.S.P.S."), the world's leading provider of mailing and delivery services, are pleased to announce the signing of an agre ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Oct. 22, 2003--CCC Information Services Group Inc. today reported income from continuing operations of $6.4 million, or $0.23 per share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003, compared to income from continuing operations of $7.0 million, or $0.26 per share, in the same quarter of 2002. The third quar ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show and Bridgestone Americas Forge Alliance to Assist Media
The Chicago Auto Show, North America's largest, and Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., the American arm of the world's largest tire and rubber manufacturer, have announced a multi-year joint program to bring the industry's leading automotive journalists and analysts to the media preview of the Windy City exposition, F ... Continue reading
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Chrysler Group Honors DURA Automotive with Five Manufacturing Performance Awards
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 22, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. has received five Chrysler Group Gold Awards for 2002. The awards are being given to the DURA Control Systems Division manufacturing facilities in Gladwin, MI; Milan, TN; Moberly, MO; Butler, IN; and Brantford, Ontario. Chrysler Group Gold Awards reco ... Continue reading
Constellation NewEnergy and Ford Motor Company Finalize Electricity Supply Agreement
DETROIT, Oct. 22 -- Constellation Energy Group today announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, and Ford Motor Company's subsidiary, Ford Motor Land Corp., have concluded negotiations on an electricity supply contract. Under the terms of the agreement, Constellation NewEnergy will provide electricity to Fo ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La.--Oct. 22, 2003-- Online Interface Connects Dealers with Banks and Credit Unions in North America APPRO Systems, Inc., the leading provider of automated credit risk management and financial technologies for the lending industry, and Mississauga, Ont.-based Curomax Corp., a North American leader in deale ... Continue reading
Direct General Corporation Announces Conference Call Details
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Oct. 22, 2003--Direct General Corporation today announced that it will release its 2003 third quarter results after the market closes on November 4, 2003. The Company will hold a one-hour conference call to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. (CST), November 5, 2003. The conference call will be broadcas ... Continue reading
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Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable November 21, 2003
CLEVELAND--Oct. 22, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation's Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.48 per common share, payable on November 21, 2003 to shareholders of record on November 3, 2003. Eaton has paid dividends on common shares every year since 1923. Eaton Co ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Files its Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 with the Securities and Exchange Commission today. As previously reported, ECD expects NASDAQ to restore the trading symbol for ECD's securities fro ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Honors 11 Suppliers for Quality, Delivery and Cost Savings
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation awarded "Supplier of the Year" honors to 11 of its global parts and materials suppliers for outstanding quality, delivery and cost-saving performance. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/DETH025LOGO ) The winning companies -- nine from North Americ ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Provides First Quarter Information
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Oct. 22, 2003--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announced today that it expects to release first quarter earnings during the second week of November 2003. As previously announced, Flexsteel acquired DMI Furniture, Inc. effective September 18, 2003 and finalized an agreement and plan of merger on October 1, 200 ... Continue reading
Former Civil Rights Chief Ralph Boyd Named to New Hughes Board of Directors
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Hughes Electronics Corporation today announced that Ralph F. Boyd will join the company's new board of directors, pending federal government approval of the split-off of HUGHES from General Motors, completion of the split off and the sale of 34 percent of HUGHES common stock to News Corpo ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Record Accounting Adjustments
-- No Impact on Company's Net Cash Position -- Announcement of Third Quarter 2003 Results to be Rescheduled -- Third Quarter Net Loss Expected to be 51 Cents to 66 Cents per Share AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it will restate its financial results for the years 1998-200 ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Third Quarter Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Oct. 22, 2003--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2003. Sales for the third quarter of 2003 were $94.7 million, a 26% increase from sales of $75.0 million in the third quarter of 2002. Teccor Electronics, which was acquired on July 7, 2003, contributed $19.9 m ... Continue reading
Mitchell Unveils Salvage Management 2.0
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 22, 2003-- Mitchell adds dynamic electronic assignment and reporting capabilities to streamline the salvage claims process for insurance carriers and vendors Mitchell International today announced the commercial release of Salvage Management 2.0, a powerful new addition to Mitchell's family of claims-fo ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Oct. 22, 2003--"It's a real success story for the California Department of Motor Vehicles," says Director Steven Gourley of the more than one and three quarters million people who have registered their vehicles on-line. "And soon, early in 2004 we believe, we'll hit an even bigger milestone: Our two ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Oct. 22, 2003--Many of NASCAR's top racing teams have found one common key ingredient to on-track performance -- the motor oil. In a recent survey of teams in NASCAR's three major divisions, 119 out of the 160 cars that regularly race in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, the NASCAR Busch Series and the NASCA ... Continue reading
NASDAQ to Restore ECD's Trading Symbol to ENER
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced today that NASDAQ has notified the Company that, at the opening of business on October 23, 2003, the trading symbol for the Company's securities will be changed from ENERE to ENER, ECD's original trading symbol. The Company filed its Ann ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Oct. 22, 2003-- And Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Missing Child Alert Jade Abramov was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Nicole Franks. Photos of both are shown here. A felony warrant was issued for the abductor April 29, 2002. They are beli ... Continue reading
New VP Of Strategic Corporate Accounts Joins Mitchell
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 22, 2003--Mitchell International today announced that Mike Manika has joined Mitchell as Vice President of Strategic Corporate Accounts. Mr. Manika joins Mitchell from ClaimIQ where he served as the Vice President of Sales. Prior to that, Manika was a Group Vice President at CCC Information Services. He ... Continue reading
New VP, Scott Crompton, Brought in to Grow Aqueduct, Inc.'s Automotive & Discrete Marketing Practice
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Aqueduct, Inc., a managed service provider of e-commerce and other demand chain technology, today announced the appointment of Scott Crompton to the newly created position of Vice President, Automotive. Crompton will drive expansion of Aqueduct's automotive and industrial manufacturing s ... Continue reading
Orbital Awarded $8 Million Contract by Motorola for San Diego's Regional Transit Management System
COLUMBIA, Md.--Oct. 22, 2003-- Company's Integrated GPS Satellite Positioning and Software System to Help Manage and Integrate Two of San Diego's Largest Public Transit Vehicle Fleets Orbital Sciences Corporation today announced that its Transportation Management Systems division (Orbital TMS) was recently awarded an $ ... Continue reading
Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. Selected As Vendor of Choice By Two Major European Automotive Companies
STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 22 -- Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) today said it has been selected as vendor of choice for Data Matrix reading programs by two of Europe's largest automotive companies. RVSI has received initial orders from these companies totaling approximately $350,000 for programs that, when fully imp ... Continue reading
Saturn Electronics & Engineering - Oxford Plant To Receive DaimlerChrysler Gold Award on October 24
OXFORD, Mich., Oct. 22 -- On Friday, October 24, DaimlerChrysler representatives will present the DaimlerChrysler Gold Award to team members at Saturn's Oxford plant. The presentation will be made at 11:00 a.m. during the facility's Autumn Gold Gala -- an employee appreciation celebration and luncheon. The DaimlerChrys ... Continue reading
SmarTire Finalizes Agreement with Master Distributor in China
Beijing Boom to establish network of dealers and commits to aggressive delivery schedule OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 22 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that it has finalized the agreement appointing Beijing Boom Technology Co. Ltd. as the Master Distributor of SmarTire's industry-leading Tire ... Continue reading
Southern United Fire Insurance Company Selects eAutoclaims
OLDSMAR, Fla., Oct. 22 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) today announced that it has secured an annual contract with Southern United Fire Insurance Company. eAutoclaims will provide its national network of body shops to process Southern United Fire Company's automobile physical damage claims. The program will run o ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Regular and Special Cash Dividends
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors Announces Regular and Special Cash Dividends Total 2003 payout of $0.20 per share is highest payout in company history CHARLOTTE, Mich., October 22, 2003 - Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced its board of directors declared the record and pay dates for its $0.05 per share regular c ... Continue reading
SPS Technologies Announces Third Quarter Earnings
JENKINTOWN, Pa., Oct. 22 -- SPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reports that net earnings for the third quarter of 2003 were $4.6 million or $0.35 per diluted share compared with the loss of $6.3 million or $0.48 per diluted share reported for the third quarter of 2002. Results for the third quarter of 2003 include $2.0 million in ... Continue reading
Volvo Franchisee Taps NatCom Marketing; Initiative to Include Launch of South Florida Stores
MIAMI, Oct. 22 -- NatCom Marketing, a Miami-based full service communications agency specializing in diversity marketing, announced that it has been awarded the contract to launch the Volvo equipment rental business in South Florida for World Rental Sales, (WRS) the South Florida Volvo franchisee. NatCom will develop m ... Continue reading
BRISBANE, Calif.--Oct. 22, 2003--Zinio Systems, Inc., worldwide leader in digital magazine production, distribution and circulation, and BusinessWeek magazine will deliver rich media advertisements for Jeep(R) brand, enhancing readers' interactivity with the digital edition of the magazine through video and Flash anima ... Continue reading
TOKYO, Oct. 22 -- At the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling the latest in an impressive string of research vehicles that provide dazzling insight into tomorrow's automotive technology. The F500 is a futuristic four-door that showcases more than a dozen novel approaches to safety, comfort, environmentalis ... Continue reading
Ford Taps Autobytel's AIC to Power Vehicle Comparison Tool at fordvehicles.com
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 22, 2003-- AIC Provides Ford's Web Visitors with Up-to-Date Multi-brand Vehicle Information, Available in English and Spanish Autobytel Inc.'s vehicle data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC), has been selected by Ford Motor Vehicles Company's Ford division to power the vehicle cross-comp ... Continue reading
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Appoints Moretti Marketing Director
TROY, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Delphi Product & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corp. , announced the appointment of Lucia V. Moretti, 38, as marketing director effective Nov. 1, 2003. She will report to David C. Barbeau, general director, global sales and marketing, Delphi Product & Service Solutions. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
* Icons Highlight Jeep Vehicle Capability in Five Key Categories * Advertising Communicates the Industry Leading Jeep Trail Rated Standard * New Jeep Brand Advertising Launches with New Print Ads, Television Spots and Web-based Initiatives AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22 -- The Jeep(R) brand today unveiled the latest elem ... Continue reading
Michelin 2003 Sales Weaker and Margins Down
PARIS, Oct 22, 2003; Rebecca Harrison writing for Reuters reported that high raw materials costs and a strong euro hit sales at Europe's biggest tyre maker Michelin (Paris:MICP.PA - News) in the third quarter and will push down its operating margin slightly for the full year. Michelin, based in Clermont-Ferrand, France ... Continue reading
MAKUHARI, Japan, Oct 22, 2003; Reuters reported thhat a senior official at Honda Motor Co said on Wednesday he wanted to raise the ratio of repeat customers in Japan to 70 percent of its total buyer base from the current 60-plus percent. In stark contrast to its industry-beating performance in the U.S. market, Honda ha ... Continue reading
Suzuki Wll Launch Fuel Cell Cars by 2010
MAKUHARI, Japan, Oct 22, 2003; Reuters reported that Suzuki Corp, Japan's top minivehicle maker, said on Wednesday it aimed to match General Motors Corp's goal of commercialising fuel cell vehicles by 2010. But Suzuki, which is one-fifth owned by GM, the world's biggest auto maker, said the target could be tough to mee ... Continue reading
Mazda Miata concept at Tokyo Motor Show
CHIBA, October 22, 2003; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that when U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co. took the wheel at Mazda Motor Corp. seven years ago, the Japanese automaker was in sad shape -- stuck with debt, tumbling sales, a bloated work force and a management desperately looking for guidance. But today Ma ... Continue reading
Ford's COO sees no letup in U.S. sales incentives
TOKYO, Oct 22, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that Ford Chief Operating Officer Nick Scheele said on Wednesday he sees no letup in costly sales incentives in the U.S. market, even as the U.S. economy shows signs of strength. "I don't see a reduction in the revenue wars taking place," Scheele told repo ... Continue reading
Ford denies plans to close UK Jaguar plant
TOKYO, Oct 22, 2003; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co Chief Operating Officer Nick Scheele on Wednesday denied a report that the U.S. auto maker would close one of its three plants in Britain that make Jaguar luxury cars, which have sold poorly recently. "The answer is no," Scheele told reporters at the Tokyo Motor ... Continue reading
Force Protection's TSG Division Ships Fourth Buffalo Vehicle
Advanced Vehicle Designed for Landmine Clearance CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 22 -- Force Protection, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FRCP) announced today the shipment of a "Buffalo" Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle. This is the fourth shipment of 2003. The Buffalo is a highly advanced mine resistant vehicle with multiple mission con ... Continue reading
JAKKS Pacific Adds Top Race Team to NASCAR Line-Up
- RCR Joins the Road Champs NASCAR Roster - MALIBU, Calif., Oct. 22 -- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced today that the Company will add Richard Childress Racing(R) to its award-winning NASCAR(R) licensed toy line. JAKKS will produce a multi-category product line based on top driver Kevin Harvick, ranked second in the NASC ... Continue reading
Spirit Harley-Davidson Racer Wins Championship - Pittsburgh Raceway
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 21 -- Kevin Patterson, sponsored by Spirit Harley-Davidson in Glenshaw, PA, recently won the track Championship at Pittsburgh Raceway Park. With the win, Patterson qualifies for a major event -- "The Race of Champions" on November 1st, at the Summit Classic at Norwalk. To qualify for this event you mus ... Continue reading
Nissan Plans To Launch Murano SUV In Japan In Autumn 2004
TOKYO October 21, 2003; Yoshio Takahashi writing for Dow Jones reported that Nissan Motor Corp. President Carlos Ghosn said Wednesday his company is planning to launch its popular "Murano" sports utility vehicle in Japan next autumn. Though it didn't provide sales targets for Japan, Nissan's sales of the Murano have to ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor To Launch New GTR Sports Model Globally 2007
TOKYO October 22, 2003;Yoshio Takahashi writing for Dow Jones reported that Nissan Motor Co. will market from 2007 a new model of its flagship sports auto, the "GTR," as "a global car," president Carlos Ghosn said Wednesday at a round-table meeting with the media. It will be the first time for Nissan to market the mode ... Continue reading
Mississippi Auto Plant to Produce Nissan's First Full-Size Pickup Production Begins
JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 21 -- Automotive giant Nissan began production today on their first full-sized pickup truck, the Titan at their $1.43 billion manufacturing facility in Canton, Mississippi. The launch of the Titan is the third of five models to be produced at the plant. The plant will have the capacity to produce a ... Continue reading
UAW and USWA Sue Secretary of Labor Chao To Set OSHA Clean Air Standards in U.S. Factories
DETROIT, Oct. 21 -- The United Auto Workers (UAW) and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) filed suit today against U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, seeking to compel the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to set clean air standards in U.S. factories. The lawsuit, International Union UAW ... Continue reading
BMW Performance Center Introduces Advanced M School at Lowe's Motor Speedway
New Class Picks Up Where BMW M School Ends With Exhilarating Race Track Time And Intense Driving Lessons With High Performance M3s and M5s SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 21 -- Driving lessons rush into the fast lane with BMW's new Advanced M School, an aggressive two-and-a-half day class held on the NASCAR track at Lowe's Mot ... Continue reading
La unidad AFL Automotive de Alcoa inaugura sus operaciones en Honduras
Editores de Negocios/Redactores de Temas Automotrices PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)-21 de octubre de 2003 -- Alcoa anunció hoy que su unidad automotriz Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. (AFL Automotive) inauguró una operación en ZIP El Porvenir (en las afueras de El Progreso), Honduras, para ofrecer servicios a ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 21, 2003--Hyundai Motor America: -- Los Angeles County Sheriff's S.T.A.R. Deputies to teach children traffic safety course at Brooklyn Avenue Elementary -- "Pedestrian accidents are the second leading cause of death and serious injury to children in California, 62% of all the children involved were Hi ... Continue reading
Alcoa's AFL Automotive Opens Honduras Operation
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 21, 2003--Alcoa today announced its Alcoa Fujikura Ltd., Automotive unit (AFL Automotive) has opened an operation in ZIP El Porvenir (just outside El Progreso), Honduras to serve its automotive wire and tubing customers in the Caribbean basin. The operations, Alcoa's first in the country, were formally ... Continue reading
ASV Issues Acceleration Notice to Caterpillar for 1,040,069 Warrant Shares at $21.00 per Share
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Oct. 21, 2003--ASV, Inc. announced today it has issued an Acceleration Notice to Caterpillar Inc. with respect to 1,040,069 shares of ASV's common stock issuable pursuant to the warrant issued to Caterpillar. As a result of the Acceleration Notice, Caterpillar has 75 days to exercise its rights to ... Continue reading
Benson On Atlanta #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson believes the most exciting qualifying session of the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup season will be a little bit more exciting Friday night at Atlanta. The ultra-fast track will host qualifying under the lights - something Benson says could make the speeds even faste ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Oct. 21 -- BorgWarner Inc. has recognized 26 employees with the 2003 BorgWarner Innovation Award for contributions and creativity in the areas of product development, operations excellence and customer excellence. Each of the company's operating units selected employees from various departments to receive the ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Oct. 21, 2003-- Requirements Validation Engagement for CSAA, AAA Member for Northern and Central California, Nevada and Utah, Is First for New iRise Application Definition Service iRise (www.irise.com), a leading enterprise software and services company dedicated to bridging the communication gap be ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 21 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. The Company reported record third quarter revenues, net income and funds from operations (FFO). Total reve ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Completes Acquisition of Roncari S.r.l.
PORTLAND, Ore.--Oct. 21, 2003--Cascade Corporation announced today it has completed the acquisition of privately held Roncari S.r.l., a leading supplier of materials handling equipment to the Italian lift truck market. Roncari, located in Vago Di Lavagno, Italy, has 70 employees, and annual revenues of approximately $1 ... Continue reading
Castrol Enhances FLW Outdoors Sponsorship With Radio Addition
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 21 -- FLW Outdoors announced Tuesday that Castrol, the world's leading lubrication specialist and official motor oil of FLW Outdoors, will join the growing list of distinguished sponsors of the "FLW Outdoors presented by Wal-Mart" radio show. The show is broadcast on the World Wide Web at FLWOutdoors. ... Continue reading
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Coachmen's Third Quarter Conference Call on the Internet
ELKHART, Ind., Oct. 21 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its conference call for the 2003 third quarter and outlook on Tuesday, October 28, 2003. The live broadcast of Coachmen's quarterly conference call will be available online at www.fulldisclosure.com on Octob ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Increases Dividend to 6 Cents Per Share
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- Citing confidence in the company's performance and direction, the Board of Directors of Dana Corporation today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of 6 cents per share, an increase of 5 cents per share from the previous payment. The dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2003, to shareho ... Continue reading
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Oct. 21, 2003--Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system using wireless technologies for the automotive retail industry, today announced that its customer Dave Edwards Toyota achieved record breaking volume in August ... Continue reading
DealerTrack, Inc. Appoints Vince Passione Chief Operating Officer
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Oct. 21, 2003-- Business/Financial Services Industry Veteran Will Drive Product Development, Sales, Marketing and Operations DealerTrack, Inc., a technology services company enabling finance transactions between automobile dealers and financing sources through its DealerTrack(TM) platform, today announc ... Continue reading
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Former DaimlerChrysler Executive Richard Schaum to Lead WaveCrest Laboratories Vehicles Group
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- WaveCrest Laboratories, a leading-edge technology company specializing in electric propulsion systems, today announced that Richard Schaum, a former executive vice president at DaimlerChrysler Corporation and the recently appointed vice president of automotive for the Society for Automotive Engin ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2003
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Oct. 21, 2003--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. Gross revenues for the quarter increased 14.6% to $104.5 million from $91.1 million in the third quarter of 2002. Net income increased 30.9% to $14.5 million from $11.1 million in t ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 21 -- TRW Automotive's Active Control Retractor (ACR) technology -- the first active seat belt system on the market -- gained the gold trophy for original equipment for vehicles in the International Grand Prize for Technology Innovation at the Equip Auto show in Paris. The award is sponsored by the ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Atlanta Motor Speedway Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Havoline Dodge Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 (Race 33 of 36) TRACK: Atlanta Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, October 24 at 7:05 p.m. ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Oct. 21, 2003--Companies employing Service Parts Management (SPM) solutions such as the Servigistics SPM solution can turn service parts into a competitive advantage that positively impacts both the top and the bottom lines, according to a recent study from research firm, Aberdeen Group. In a recent report ent ... Continue reading
Leo F. Wells III Honored at Financial Planning Association Banquet
ATLANTA, Oct. 21 -- Leo F. Wells III, founder and president of Wells Real Estate Funds, was honored at the 2nd Annual Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Georgia HONORS Banquet on October 11, 2003. The FPA of Georgia honored Mr. Wells in recognition of his significant contribution to the financial planning communit ... Continue reading
Linear Technology Receives Automotive Quality System Certification
MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 21 -- Linear Technology Corporation today announced that it has been independently certified to meet the quality requirements of the automotive industry worldwide. With the award of the TS16949 Quality Management System for Automotive Suppliers, Linear Technology becomes one of the first semicond ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Oct. 21, 2003-- Demonstration at CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2003 Features Mitchell eClaim Manager Over 3G CDMA Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information and workflow solutions to the automotive insurance claims industry, today announced that it is teaming with QUALCOMM Incorporate ... Continue reading
News Release: Mario and Michael Andretti To Appear At Bridgestone/Firestone SEMA Exhibit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 MARIO AND MICHAEL ANDRETTI TO APPEAR AT BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE SEMA EXHIBIT Racing legends to greet fans November 5 & 6 in Booth #41917 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 21, 2003) - For the third year, father-and-son racing legends Mario and Michael Andretti will meet f ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Different Look, Same Goal for Warren Johnson in Las Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Different Look, Same Goal for Warren Johnson in Las Vegas GM Performance Parts team aims to have a winning hand in the ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals SUGAR HILL, GA., October 20, 2003 - Race fans attending this weekend's ACDelco Las Veg ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oct. 21, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced that it will present its growth strategies at the Robert W. Baird & Co., 2003 Industrial Technology Conference November 11-12, 2003. Robert Bohn, chairman, president and chief executive offic ... Continue reading
Porsche Drives Innovation and Supports Shortening of Time-to-Market with MatrixOne
WESTFORD, Mass.--Oct. 21, 2003-- Strategic Investment in the Matrix10 PLM Environment Enhances Company's Global Product Development Process and Ability to Manage Product Configuration Requirements MatrixOne, Inc. , the leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management solutions for the value chain(TM), tod ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 21 -- ProQuest Company , a leading publisher of information solutions and content for the library, classroom, automotive and powersports markets, today reported growth in revenue and earnings, and a significant increase in free cash flow for the third quarter ended September 27, 2003. "We've been ... Continue reading
PR: Port City Web Signs UNH Division of Continuing Education to Its List of Cus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port City Web Signs UNH Division of Continuing Education to Its List of Customers PORTSMOUTH and DURHAM, NH, Oct. 21, 2003 -- Port City Web, LLC today announced that it has signed the University of New Hampshire's Division of Continuing Education & Summer Session (DCE) to its list of clients. Port ... Continue reading
Results from AMR Pro-Am held Sunday, October 19, 2003
Attached you will find the top three divisional winners from Sunday's Pro-Am Flat Track Race held at Amelia Motor Raceway. AMR has closed for the 2003 season, and I would like to personally thank you for your support throughout this year. Sincerely, Marc Chimento, Promoter Amelia Motor Raceway For information on events ... Continue reading
RPM Plastic Pallet Design Revolutionizes Parts Handling in the Automotive Industry
PLAINFIELD, Ill.--Oct. 21, 2003--RPM Technologies Inc. (OTC BB:RPMM) announced today that it has received an initial order from one of the nation's leading automobile manufacturers for a specially designed plastic pallet that is being used for moving parts through its assembly stations. RPM reported that after consider ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
SAN ANTONIO--Oct. 21, 2003--Rush Enterprises Inc. today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. Rush Enterprises' continuing operations include the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America and a construction equipment dealership in Houston. In the third quarter 2003 ... Continue reading
Simrit Names Executives to President and CFO Positions
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 21 -- Simrit, the industrial products division of Freudenberg-NOK, has appointed David R. Monaco as president and Douglas J. Nye as chief financial officer (CFO). The announcements were made by Dr. Mohsen Sohi, president and chief executive officer of Freudenberg-NOK. "Simrit's continued success r ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Oct. 21, 2003--State Auto Financial Corporation , a regional property and casualty insurance holding company, will conduct a conference call to discuss third quarter 2003 results on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). This call is being webcast by CCBN and can ... Continue reading
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LAS VEGAS--Oct. 21, 2003--Telcontar, the leading supplier of software and related services for location-based services (LBS), today announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with RACO Wireless. Under the agreement, RACO Wireless will use Telcontar's Drill Down Server(TM) and Traffic Manager(TM) software pla ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Oct. 21, 2003--This Fall, powersports fans, manufacturers and dealers are coming together to celebrate a common passion: motorcycles. The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) presented by Toyota Trucks (IMS) will be at the Dallas Convention Center, November 21-23, 2003. Tickets for t ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Announces Agreement to Sell Assets at Connecticut Plant
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 21 -- The Timken Company today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Roller Bearing Company of America Inc. (RBC) for the sale of Timken's airframe business, which includes certain assets at its Standard Plant in Torrington, Conn. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/1999 ... Continue reading
Update, Mickey & Trudy Thompson murder case
New Update on Mickey and Trudy Thompson Murder Case Murdered March 16, 1988 From: Gary and Collene Campbell H. (949) 496-4647 F Y I YES, MICKEY THOMPSON MURDER CASE DRAGS ON AND ON AND ON. . . . . Today (Oct. 21) the California 4th District Court of Appeal continued the re-hearing of arguments pertaining to the jurisdi ... Continue reading
Westcorp Reports Third Quarter Net Income
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 21, 2003-- -- Net income rose 35% to $29.3 million for the quarter -- Automobile delinquencies declined 73 basis points to 2.70% at end of the quarter -- Automobile credit losses improved 15 basis points to 2.58% for the third quarter Westcorp today reported that net income increased 35% to $29.3 m ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Reports Record Third Quarter Net Income
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 21, 2003-- -- Net income rose to a record $75.6 million for the quarter -- Earnings per share increased to a record $1.84 for the quarter -- Sold $1.7 billion of automobile contracts to parent for an $18.7 million cash gain on sale -- Delinquencies declined 73 basis points to 2.70% at end of the qu ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Advice for Owners of Flood-Damaged Automobiles
BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 21 -- A car damaged by floodwater should not be started until a thorough inspection and cleaning is performed, AAA Washington/Inland warns. "In addition to the obvious damage done to upholstery and carpeting, flood water is a corrosive and abrasive mixture of water and dirt that forces its way int ... Continue reading
Dodge and Jeep(R) Brands to Unveil All-New Advertising and Marketing Campaigns October 22
WHAT: All-new marketing campaigns for the 2004 Dodge Durango and Jeep(R) Trail Rated(TM) will be unveiled. Print and television advertisement reveals will be accompanied by an overview of Web-based and other marketing initiatives. WHO: Jeff Bell, Vice President, Jeep, DaimlerChrysler Corporation Julie Roehm, Director, ... Continue reading
2004 North American International Auto Show to Open in 75 Days
DETROIT, Oct. 21 -- In just 75 days, the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the world's most renowned automotive events, will open to the press on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 in Cobo Center. The event will showcase world-class exhibits and press conferences from more than 60 auto manufacturers. "2004 ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Kurt Johnson is Ready to Wrap Up a Win in Las Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson is Ready to Wrap Up a Win in Las Vegas ACDelco Cavalier Racing team looks to hit the jackpot at their sponsor's race Sugar Hill, Ga., October 20, 2003 - For most racers, competing at an event bearing your sponsor's name ... Continue reading
Championship on line for Bazemore in Vegas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series The ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals Round 22 of 23 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. Race Dates: Oct. 24-26, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE FOR BAZEMORE IN VEGAS LAS VEGAS (Oct. 21, 2003) - ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Targets OEM Market for Increased Sales and Profits
MILFORD, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- 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 continuing to expand its relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's). ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge-Bass Pro Shops Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 (race 33 of 36) TRACK: Atlanta Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, October 24 at 7:05 p.m. EST RACE ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Record Third Quarter Results
-- Net Income Increases 38% to $10.5 Million, or $0.46 per Diluted Share -- Tenth Consecutive Quarter of Earnings Gains -- Company Increases Full-Year Earnings Guidance MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 21 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today reported record sales and ear ... Continue reading
Southwall Announces Third-Quarter 2003 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Oct. 21, 2003-- Selected Highlights -- Third-quarter net revenues of $11.9 million, compared with $16.3 million for third-quarter 2002. -- Preliminary third-quarter net loss, subject to subsequent adjustment for the impairment charge discussed below, of $3.4 million, or loss of $0.27 per diluted shar ... Continue reading
Casey Mears - #41 Target Dodge Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 Advance
Casey Mears - #41 Target Dodge Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 Advance CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: 704-500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 (race 33 of 36) TRACK: Atlanta Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, October 24, 7:05 p.m. ET RA ... Continue reading
GORDON RIDES WAVE OF MOMENTUM INTO ATLANTA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com GORDON RIDES WAVE OF MOMENTUM INTO ATLANTA HAMPTON, Ga. - With five top-fives in his last five races, including a win at Martinsville last Sunday, Jeff Gordon hopes to carry that momentum into this Sunday's Bass Pro Sho ... Continue reading
* 'Cars' the last series produced by Warhol before his death in 1987 * Robert Longo black and white Mercedes series included in the art collection AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21 -- Visitors to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) will have the rare opportunity to see some of the final works of American Pop Art icon Andy W ... Continue reading
CANTON, Miss.--Oct. 21, 2003--Cheered on by the hundreds of employees who built it, the first Nissan Titan -- a red King Cab SE 4x4 -- rolled off Nissan North America's (NNA) assembly line here this morning. It was a significant moment in automotive history, as Nissan is the first manufacturer in decades to enter the s ... Continue reading
HOUGHTON, Mich., Oct. 21 -- Subaru Rally Team USA posted strong second and third place finishes at Lake Superior ProRally, the final race of the season in Houghton, Mich. this past weekend. This effort completed the Subaru campaign for the 2003 Manufacturer's Championship resulting in the third place overall finish of ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Harold Martin will make his NHRA Debut in Pro Modified in Las Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net ACDelco's Harold Martin will make his NHRA Debut in Pro Modified during sponsor's event in Las Vegas New Hudson, MI., October 20, 2003 - Throughout his drag racing career, Harold Martin has never been one to back away from a challeng ... Continue reading
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