CHICAGO November 21, 2003; Ann Keeton writing for Dow Jones reports that a U.S. district court judge on Friday denied a summary judgment filed by DaimlerChryler AG , paving the way for an investor group's lawsuit against the auto maker to go forward. With the ruling by Judge Joseph J. Farnan in Wilmington, Del., the su ... Continue reading
ALLETE Agrees to Sell North Carolina Water Utility
DULUTH, Minn.--Nov. 21, 2003--ALLETE, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, ALLETE Water Services, has agreed to sell its water and wastewater systems of North Carolina-based Heater Utilities, Inc. to Philadelphia Suburban Corporation . The stock purchase agreement includes a $48 million cash payment to ALLETE Wate ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Receives KIA Motors America, Inc.'s 'Most Valued Partner' Award
TROY, Mich., Nov. 21 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced that it had received a 2003 supplier award from KIA Motors America, Inc. Of the long list of KIA Accessory Suppliers, Collins & Aikman was one of only five suppliers to receive KIA's distinguished "Most Valued Partner" award. The award was presented a ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Operation in Brazil Earns Country's National Quality Award
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- A Dana Corporation operation in Gravatai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, which manufactures Spicer(R) driveshafts, universal joints, and steering columns, was the only company in Brazil to be honored with the country's 2003 National Quality Award (NQA) in the Large Companies category. Sponsored by ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 21, 2003--Donaldson Company, Inc. , announced today that the company's board of directors declared a regular cash dividend of 9 1/2 cents per share, payable December 17, 2003, to shareholders of record as of December 8, 2003. As of October 31, 2003, there were approximately 43,400,000 shares outstandi ... Continue reading
Encirq 3e to Provide Delphi With Data Management in Next-Generation Electronics Devices
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21 -- Encirq Corporation announced today that Delphi Delco Electronics Systems has selected the Encirq 3e Database Suite for Embedded Systems to be used in various audio systems. The Encirq 3e Database Suite for Embedded Systems provides extremely compact, high-performance full-featured data managem ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-to-Date Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 21, 2003--FastenTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty components providing critical applications to a broad range of end-markets, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. Revenues for the quarter ended Septemb ... Continue reading
Intelligent Motor Cars 3Q and Year End Report
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Nov. 21, 2003--Intelligent Motor Cars Group, Inc. (OTCBB:IMCG), today reported on the company's financial standing and projection for the year end. Excerpt from today's executive manager meeting, Mike Magolnick, the Company's Chief Operating Officer reported the following: "When we became a repor ... Continue reading
Japan Gas Association chooses Westport Innovations Inc. as technology partner
VANCOUVER, Nov. 21 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) announced today that the Japan Gas Association (JGA) will utilize Westport natural gas compression technologies in their natural gas vehicle development program. The Westport on-board compressor system comprised of Westport developed technology is to be shipped ... Continue reading
Modine Opens New Assembly Location at Wackersdorf, Germany To Produce BMW Products
RACINE, Wis.--Nov. 21, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company, a global company specializing in thermal solutions with its headquarters in Racine, WI, announced today the opening of its new plant in Wackersdorf, Germany. The 118,000 square foot (11,000 square meter) factory will supply engine-cooling modules for the new BM ... Continue reading
Rouge Industries Announces Asset Purchase Agreement With Severstal
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 21 -- Rouge Industries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RGIDQ.OB) announced today that it has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Severstal for the sale of substantially all of the assets of Rouge Industries. The transaction, which is targeted for completion by the end of Janu ... Continue reading
SIX ADESA AUCTIONS RECEIVE HONORS FROM CAPITAL ONE
Hi Everyone, Attached is a news release on six ADESA auctions which were honored recently by Capital One Auto Finance. I've also attached a photo and caption information. Auctions that were honored include: ADESA Charlotte, ADESA Seattle, ADESA San Diego, ADESA Tulsa, ADESA Concord and ADESA Knoxville. For further info ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Completes Private Offering of $75 Million in Senior Subordinated Notes
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced today that it completed the previously announced private placement of $75 million of 8 5/8% senior subordinated notes due 2013 to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") and to other eligib ... Continue reading
SunPass Sales Reach One Million Transponders; One-Millionth Customer Recognized
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Nov. 21, 2003--SunPass(R), the State of Florida's pre-paid electronic toll program activated its one-millionth SunPass toll transponder when David Rubin called the SunPass Customer Service Center November 8, transportation officials announced today. David Rubin of Boynton Beach purchased the tran ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2003 Financial Results
PHOENIX--Nov. 21, 2003--CSK Auto Corp. invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the company's conference call to discuss third quarter fiscal 2003 financial results. The conference call will occur on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at 5 p.m. (ET). Investors may listen to a simultaneous webcast at www.cskauto.com. Click on ... Continue reading
STAFFORD, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Gold Bond Resources, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOBM) announced today that effective Monday, November 24, 2003, Gold Bond Resources, Inc. will complete a statutory merger with EnerTeck Corporation, a recently formed Delaware corporation and wholly- owned subsidiary of Gold Bond Resources, Inc. Th ... Continue reading
Rick Case Honda Presents The World's Largest Motorcycle Ride - 30,000 Cycles
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Nov. 21, 2003--Rick Case Honda Powerhouse and motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country are gearing up for The World's Largest Motorcycle Ride - South Florida President's Council's (SFPC) 16th Annual Toys in the Sun Run, presented by Rick Case Honda Powerhouse to be held on Sunday, December ... Continue reading
Intelligent Motor Cars Revises November Sales Projections
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Nov. 21, 2003--Intelligent Motor Cars Group, Inc. (OTCBB:IMCG), today announced revised sales projections for November at its Fort Lauderdale Dealership. "For the past couple of months, we've crushed our sales projections and November has been no different," reported Mike Magolnick, IMC's Chief O ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Declares 50th Consecutive Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 21, 2003--The board of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share, payable December 31, 2003, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2003. This is the 50th consecutive quarterly cash dividend declared by the ... Continue reading
Gas Prices and Snow Falling, Travel Up, AAA Reports
BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 21 -- Thanksgiving holiday travelers will find the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in Washington $1.610 per gallon. A dramatic change from Labor Day weekend's $1.951 per gallon, but still 20 cents higher than one year ago. The national average of self-serve regular unleaded i ... Continue reading
Eight Dates Announced for 2004 ASA Late Model Series
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Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production W/O 11/21/03
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 21 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 353,481 units, up 9.4 percent from the 323,169 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading
HENDERSON, Nev., Nov. 21 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) . At the company's annual meeting of shareholders held this morning in Henderson, Nevada, shareholders elected existing directors Richard A. Steinke, Henry D. Moyle, Louis M. Haynie, Wesley G. Sprunk and Norman H. Tregenza to serve until the next ... Continue reading
Six Dates Announced for 2004 ASA Late Model Series
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Dana Corporation Suing S&S Truck Parts, Inc., for Patent and Trademark Infringement
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it and one of its subsidiaries, Torque-Traction Technology, Inc., have recently filed a lawsuit against an Illinois-based vehicle parts distributor for infringing a patent and several trademarks as well as engaging in unfair competition practices. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
Special Edition Boxster(R) S Celebrates 50 Years of the 550 Spyder
ATLANTA, Nov. 21 -- Porsche(R) has announced the creation of an exclusive 2004 Boxster S model designed to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder. To be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in early January 2004, the new "50 Years of the 550 Spyder" Boxster S r ... Continue reading
--Drexel University What: Three-hundred members of the Philly Cheesesteak Motorcycle Club will kick-start the seventh annual Drexel Toy Drive with a 10-mile ride through Philadelphia called the "Dragon Toy Run." The run will begin on Drexel's University City main campus, follow West River Drive and Kelly Drive and fini ... Continue reading
CASCAR: Don Thomson set to celebrate third title
CASCAR Super Series For immediate release / November 21, 2003 THOMSON’S TRIPLE Don Thomson reflects on his third-straight CASCAR National title By Greg MacPherson // Editor, Inside Track Motorsport News www.insidetracknews.com Photo by Dave Franks LONDON, ON On Saturday night Don Thomson will be honoured for t ... Continue reading
GM zet vijf wereldpremieres in de schijnwerpers op Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Californië (VSA), November 21 -- Programma persconferentie bekendgemaakt Aangevoerd door vijf wereldpremieres van General Motors, zullen autofabrikanten een hele reeks nieuwe voertuigen in het voetlicht plaatsen op de Los Angeles Auto Show. De autoshow vindt plaats van 2 tot 11 januari 2004 en is hiermee ... Continue reading
Fünf GM Weltpremieren unterstreichen LA Auto Show Neuvorstellungen
LOS ANGELES, November 21 -- - Tagungsplanung der News-Konferenz veröffentlicht Fünf Weltpremieren alleine von General Motors führen die Reihe der Vorstellung von Neukonstruktionen der Automobilindustrie auf der vom 2. bis 11. Januar 2004 stattfindenden LA Auto Show an. Auf der ersten wichtige Automobilausstellung de ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices Move Higher as Thanksgiving Draws Near
HOUSTON--Nov. 21, 2003--As the Thanksgiving holiday draws near, gasoline prices moved slightly higher, according to the Weekend Gas Watch by AAA Texas. The Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.40 -- up a penny since last week, and four cents more than last year's average of $1.36 a gallon. Al ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Gross Profit Increases by 164%
SUNRISE, Fla., Nov. 21 -- Diamond Powersports (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that it has released its quarterly financials for period ending September 30, 2003. Diamond Powersports reported increases in both revenues and gross profit while maintaining an insignificant net loss of less than a $.01 per share. For ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Show Mixed Bag of Increases And Declines
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 21, 2003--Southern California retail gasoline prices hit bottom and increased slightly in Los Angeles and San Diego while continuing a slight downward tick in other regions monitored by the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the average price of self-serve regular u ... Continue reading
Ford to spend $325 million on new transmissions
DETROIT, Nov 20, 2003; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said it would spend $325 million to build new six-speed automatic transmissions aimed at improving fuel economy in larger vehicles. The new transmissions are designed for rear-wheel-drive cars and trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and promise ... Continue reading
Ford Focus hit by new quality glitch
DETROIT, Nov 20, 2003; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday that it was urging owners of about 671,000 Focus compact sedans to bring the cars into local dealerships for replacement of a component linked to chronic engine stalling problems. The cars affected, from the 2000 and 2001 model years and sold ... Continue reading
Thanksgiving Travel Projected to Rise for Both Auto and Air Travelers
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 20 -- Traditionally, Thanksgiving marks the start of winter holiday travel and this year shows a strong beginning to the season. AAA projects that 36 million Americans will take a trip of 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving weekend holiday. This is 2.4 percent higher than the 35.2 million who ... Continue reading
Goodyear Chosen by Volvo Trucks North America for Long-Term Supply
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 20 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has signed a new agreement to make its commercial truck tires the standard equipment used on all Volvo trucks produced for North America over the next three years. "We are extremely pleased to have been chosen by this quality producer of ... Continue reading
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