AAA Chicago Offers Tips for Concerned Holiday Travelers
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 22 -- With the raise in the national terror color-coded threat level to Orange, AAA Chicago has put together the following tips for people who plan on traveling during the holidays. -- Check with your travel agent before you go. Your travel agent will be able to give you the latest information, as we ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Initiates Test Demonstration Program
PROVO, Utah--Dec. 22, 2003--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: RSTG) announces that it has installed its proprietary Symetron(TM) Technology into a leading automobile manufacturer's electric motor. The intent of this test program is to install Symetron(TM) Technology into the manufacturer's current electric motor, and eva ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Roof Module Receives 2003 Grand Award From the Society of Plastics Engineers
TROY, Mich., Dec. 22 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that the company's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group -- with its customer DaimlerChrysler AG and supplier GE Plastics Automotive -- was awarded the 2003 Grand Award by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) for its passenger vehicle roof module produc ... Continue reading
Barber Dodge Announces 2004 Opener
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FERGUS FALLS, I-94 EXTEND ASA MEMBER TRACK PROGRAM
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OSHKOSH, Wis.--Dec. 22, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that the company has received a $49.4 million contract to remanufacture Oshkosh defense trucks and trailers that were deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The contract was awarded b ... Continue reading
HD Radio Receivers to Debut at 2004 International CES
100+ Markets Licensed for iBiquity's HD Radio AM & FM Digital Broadcast Technology iBiquity Digital Media Advisory HD Radio Consumer Introduction at CES 2004 Wednesday, January 7, 2004 @ 2:00 PM PST COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 22 -- It has been called "stunning", "revolutionary" and an "inevitability," and it is now a reality ... Continue reading
WHO: PPG Industries, the world's leading manufacturer of transportation coatings. WHAT: Interview opportunities with PPG executives on automotive color trends, 2003 vehicle color popularity survey and the latest in automotive coatings technologies. PPG executives can discuss a variety of topics, including: - North Amer ... Continue reading
Cobra Electronics Wins Prestigious ICES Best of Innovations Award
Company's Winning Streak Continues with Industry Accolades For New Mobile Navigation Systems and Premium Radar Detector CHICAGO, Dec. 22 -- Cobra Electronics has received three 2004 International CES Innovations Awards from the Consumer Electronics Association including the company's first Best of Innovations Award for ... Continue reading
Magna annonce des charges supplémentaires
AURORA, Ontario, December 22 -- La société Magna International Inc. (TSX : MG.A, MG.B ; NYSE : MGA) annonce aujourd'hui qu'elle prévoit d'enregistrer des charges qui devraient avoir des répercussions négatives sur son bénéfice dilué par action, le réduisant de 0,28 dollar au quatrième trimestre 2003. Dans un ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Dec. 22, 2003-- A New Day... Featuring Celine Dion Brings in 2004 on a High Note Looking back at the year in review, a notable milestone in the entertainment scene is the continued sold-out success of A New Day... created by DRAGONE and presented by Chrysler at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Havi ... Continue reading
Owosso Corporation Announces Amendment to Credit Agreement
WATERTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 22 -- ? Owosso Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: OWOS) today announced that it has amended its $10 million credit facility with its current bank group. The existing facility, due to expire on December 31, 2003, has been extended until March 31, 2004. Commenting on this announcement, George B. Lemmon Jr ... Continue reading
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Tech Sector - Barcharts say 100 Percent to the Upside...bahari
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PHOENIX, Dec. 22 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 7,500,000 shares of common stock at a price of $20.50 per share. The Company also announced that the underwriters of its initial public offering have exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an ... Continue reading
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AURORA, Ontario, December 22 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) gab heute bekannt, dass auf die Gesellschaft Kosten zukommen werden, durch die die Gewinne je Aktie einschliesslich aller Umtauschrechte im vierten Quartal 2003 um rund US$ 0,28 gemindert werden. In ihrer Pressemitteilung vom 5. Novem ... Continue reading
Cobra Electronics Announces Breakthrough Line of Advanced Mobile Navigation Systems
'Plug and Go' Devices Recognized by Consumer Electronics Association as The 'Best in Mobile Electronics' at 2004 ICES CHICAGO, Dec. 22 -- Cobra Electronics announced today the introduction of its breakthrough portable mobile navigation systems, differentiated by industry-first features to benefit drivers looking for ti ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) will present its 16th annual Automotive Outlook Conference Tuesday, January 6, 2004 in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The theme of this year's conference is "The Customer's in the Driver's Seat." Jay Alix, founder of Alix ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 22, 2003--The Automobile Club of Southern California is predicting a 4.7 percent increase over last year in the number of local residents traveling to holiday destinations -- the biggest one-year increase in travel for any holiday since 9/11. Nearly 5.2 million Southern Californians are expected to dr ... Continue reading
ADESA MEMPHIS TO HOST DEALER FAIR
Good Morning, Everyone: Attached is a news release on the upcoming Dealer Fair in Memphis, Tenn. To offer everyone an idea of what happens during these Dealer Fairs, I have attached a photo of Regional Reconditioning Manager, Gary Granger conducting a reconditioning seminar for a group of used vehicle dealers in Dallas ... Continue reading
Applied Films Announces Orders for Its First Two Generation 6 TFT Color Filter Machines
LONGMONT, Colo., Dec. 22 -- Applied Films Corporation announced today that a major Korean customer has converted a letter of intent that was received in September to orders for two New Aristo 1800's for that customer's first phase Generation 6 fabrication plant. Mr. Thomas T. Edman, President and CEO stated, "We are pl ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Dec. 22, 2003--The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced a three-year contract with Banknorth Group, Inc. to sponsor the Tobin Bridge's FASTLANE program. As a result, Tobin Bridge drivers will soon see signs displaying the Banknorth name. The bridge's first corporate sponsor is the result of M ... Continue reading
CarMax, Inc. Announces Creation of the CarMax Foundation With Initial Endowment of $1 Million
Foundation to Focus on Family Auto Safety, Technical Training in Retailer's 22 Markets; Educational and Youth Programs in Home Town of Richmond, Va. RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 22 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's leading specialty retailer of used vehicles announced today the creation of the CarMax Foundation, designed to benefi ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Outcome of the Repurchase of its own Shares at Tokyo Stock Exchange
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> DENSO Announces Outcome of the Repurchase of its own Shares at Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 22, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO Corporation announced the outcome of the repurchase of its own shares in conformity with the Provisions of Article 210 of the Commerc ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 22 -- With locations in more than fourteen countries, web-based communication transcending the barrier of language is critical for DURA Automotive Systems. Developing and maintaining a website for multiple languages can, however, be a time intensive and costly endeavor. With the development of a ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- For those already planning for Christmas '05, TheCarConnection provides a good start with its preview of the upcoming Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows. Get a look at the Ferrari 612, the BMW 6- Series convertible, the all-new '05 Corvette and the Pontiac G6. There are trucks, and sedans and sports ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Homes Grants 'Big Wish' to Lucky Pennsylvania Family
Fleetwood Gives Away Popular Entertainer(R) Home As Part of Its 'Big Wish' Sweepstakes RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 22 -- Fleetwood Homes, a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today announced the winner of its "Big Wish" sweepstakes, granting one lucky family a new Entertainer Home valued at $50,000. Int ... Continue reading
Ford Announces New Agreements With Visteon, Increases 2003 Earnings Guidance
9 A.M. Conference Call Also to Cover New Contributions to Ford's Pension Funds and VEBA, and Other 2003 Fourth-Quarter Special Items Visteon Agreements: * Deliver near-term price reductions and provide a basis for fully competitive pricing to Ford over time. * Build on the 2003 UAW-Ford negotiations that provided a fra ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies Closes $9.6 Million Private Placement of Common Stock
CERRITOS, Calif., Dec. 22 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. , today announced that they have closed a $9.6 million private placement financing of common stock with several large institutional investors. IMPCO sold a total of 1.5 million shares at $6.40 per share. The financing was placed by Adams, Harkness & Hill. Robert M. ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Update on Tax Examination
LOWELL, Ark.--Dec. 22, 2003--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that on December 15, 2003, the Company received from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") a revenue agent's report summarizing adjustments proposed by the IRS arising from its audit of our 1999 and 1998 income tax returns. The report conclu ... Continue reading
Replacement for glass-filled polypropylene lighter, stronger and more environmentally friendly GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 22 -- Automotive seating, furniture and appliance components will be lighter, more cost effective and more environmentally friendly in the future -- thanks to a new nanocomposite resin developed by N ... Continue reading
Quad/Graphics Elects Richard A. Burke Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors
SUSSEX, Wis.--Dec. 22, 2003--Quad/Graphics has enhanced its leadership with the election of Richard A. Burke to Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Burke, best known as Chairman and CEO of Trek Corporation, assumes the chairmanship after serving as a member of Quad/Graphics' Board of Directors since 1994. "Quad/Gra ... Continue reading
LAKE MARY, Fla., Dec. 22 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today announced that its Form S-3 registration statement ("S- 3") relating to the resale by certain shareholders of 1,930,000 shares of FARO common stock has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. FARO and its founders originally sold the 1 ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Completes Sale of Airframe Business Assets to RBC Bearings
CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- The Timken Company today announced that it has completed the sale of its fixed-wing airframe product lines to Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc. (RBC Bearings). The sale included certain assets related to airframe product manufacture at the Standard Plant in Torrington, CT, as well as sele ... Continue reading
Timken Specialty Steel Prices to Increase
LATROBE, Pa., Dec. 22 -- Timken Latrobe Steel, a subsidiary of The Timken Company, announced it would increase prices by three percent on all stainless, remelted and tool steel grades. The price change is effective with new orders received after February 1, 2004. Raw material surcharges will remain in effect. (Logo htt ... Continue reading
Visteon Strengthens Competitive Position With New Ford Commercial Agreements
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22 -- Visteon Corporation has approved new commercial agreements with Ford Motor Company which improve the competitiveness of both companies. Visteon's competitive position is strengthened through the elimination of a significant structural challenge. Visteon also announces fourth quarter 2003 est ... Continue reading
Visteon Strengthens Competitive Position With New Ford Commercial Agreements
DEARBORN, Michigan, December 22 -- Visteon Corporation has approved new commercial agreements with Ford Motor Company which improve the competitiveness of both companies. Visteon's competitive position is strengthened through the elimination of a significant structural challenge. Visteon also announces fourth quarter 2 ... Continue reading
Visteon Fortalece Sua Posição Competitiva com Novos Acordos Comerciais com a Ford
DEARBORN, Mich., 22 de dezembro /PR Newswire/ -- A Visteon Corporation aprovou novos acordos comerciais com a Ford Motor Company que aperfeiçoam a competitividade de ambas companhias. A posição competitiva da Visteon é fortalecida com a eliminação de um significativo desafio estrutural. A Visteon anuncia também ... Continue reading
Visteon mejora su competitiva posición gracias a nuevos acuerdos comerciales con Ford
DEARBORN, Michigan, December 22 -- Visteon Corporation ha aprobado unos nuevos acuerdos comerciales con Ford Motor Company, gracias a los cuales ha conseguido mejorar la competitividad de ambas compañías. La competitiva posición de Visteon se ha visto fortalecida gracias a la eliminación de un importante desafío e ... Continue reading
Visteon Consolida Posición Competitiva con Nuevos Acuerdos Comerciales con Ford
DEARBORN, Mich., 22 de diciembre /PR Newswire/ -- Visteon Corporation ha aprobado nuevos acuerdos comerciales con Ford Motor Company que mejoran la competitividad de ambas empresas. La posición competitiva de Visteon se consolida a través de la eliminación de un importante desafío estructural. Asimismo, Visteon anu ... Continue reading
Yahoo! Autos Users Pick OutKast's ''Hey Ya'' as the Best Driving Song of 2003
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Dec. 22, 2003--Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com), an informative and objective automotive site for people looking to buy, sell or research automobiles, has announced today the Best Driving Songs of 2003. Over 2,400 Yahoo! Autos users chose their favorites from a list of ten songs displayed on ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Selects PR Newswire As Official News Service
NEW YORK and DETROIT, Dec. 22 -- Automotive reporters covering the 16th annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) can locate news releases, photos, audio and video from show participants through PR Newswire, the official news service selected by the producers of the Detroit-based automotive show, the two or ... Continue reading
Kia To Build Parts and Training Ceneter in Allentown, PA
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Dec. 22 -- Keystone Property Trust today announced that it reached an agreement to develop a parts distribution and training center for KIA Motors America, Inc. ("KIA") at 7554 Morris Court in Keystone's Westpark Business Center in Allentown, PA. KIA will lease 211,535 square feet ("SF") out of ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Drives Strong Momentum at 41st Annual National RVIA Tradeshow
New Products, Strategic Relationships and Dealer Participation Further Demonstrate Market Leadership Heading into 2004 RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 22 -- Echoing its dynamic new corporate theme, Driven to Explore, Fleetwood RV today announced it created strong momentum across all business lines and initiatives at the recent ... Continue reading
Court Approves Rouge Industries Sale to Severstal
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22 -- Rouge Industries, Inc. today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington (the "Court") has approved the sale to Severstal of substantially all of the Company's assets pursuant to the terms of the asset purchase agreement between the parties. A ... Continue reading
Kia Rewrites the Rules for the Marketing Launch of Amanti
Advertising Campaign Unveils Kia's New Large Sedan and Introduces Kia Brand to a New Consumer IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 22 -- Where is it written that a big car has to be boring? That's the question asked by Kia Motors America in a new integrated advertising campaign from independent ad agency davidandgoliath supporting the ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Purchases Second Automotive Air Conditioning Product Company
Acquires Beacon Sales & Distribution that Markets Automotive Air Conditioning Accumulators and Driers HOPE, Ark., Dec. 22 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Beacon Sales & Distribution that recorded revenue of nearly $1 ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 22, 2003-- Autobytel Survey Respondents Tell OEMs They Want Reliability and Safety, Not Tech and Entertainment Gizmos In anticipation of the upcoming auto show season, Autobytel, the most visited new car buying and research destination on the Web, asked its millions of monthly car-shopping visitors ... Continue reading
Delphi Secures $469 Million in Steering Column Business
Delphi strengthens position as the largest steering column producer worldwide SAGINAW, Mich., Dec. 22 -- Delphi Corp. has strengthened its position as the leading global steering column producer by securing new business wins across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The new business secured represents a 51-percent ... Continue reading
California State Bar Dismisses Complaint Against Lisoni & Lisoni by Bridgestone/Firestone
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 22, 2003--Lisoni & Lisoni announced today that it has been informed by The State Bar of California that it has denied a request by Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (Bridgestone/Firestone) for the Bar to file a complaint against law firm Principals Joseph L. Lisoni (Lisoni) and Gail M. Lisoni ... Continue reading
U.S. to propose new fuel-economy standards
NEW YORK, Dec 22, 2003; Reuters reported that the U.S. government is expected to propose an overhaul of fuel-economy standards that could pressure auto makers to improve fuel efficiency of sport utility vehicles, the Wall Street Journal said on Monday. The newspaper said that the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis ... Continue reading
Lanxing, Ssangyong Motors to Sign MOU on Takeover
Seoul December 22, 2003; Bae Keun-min writing for the Korea Times reported that creditor banks of Ssangyong Motors and China's Lanxing Group will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the sale of the South Korean sports utility vehicle (SUV) maker on Monday in Seoul. The creditors, including Chohung Bank, ... Continue reading
More Japanese Cars Will NOT be Made In Japan Soon
TOKYO December 22, 2003; Nikkei reported that driven by brisk foreign sales, overseas production by Japanese auto manufacturers is expected to top 10 million units as early as 2005 and surpass their output in Japan, according to Monday's editions the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. With the automakers beefing up their investment ... Continue reading
Volvo to Exceed Projected Profit Budgeted
STOCKHOLM, Dec 21, 2003; Reuters reported that Swedish car maker Volvo PV, a unit of U.S. Ford Motor Co. ), is heading for a full-year 2003 profit above budget of around five billion crowns ($650 million), a Swedish newspaper reported on Sunday. "We will deliver earnings in line with budget and a bit more," the busines ... Continue reading
Severstal Bids $285.5 Million for Rouge Industries
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 21 -- Rouge Industries, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors will recommend that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approve the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company to Severstal, Russia's second largest steelmaker. In the auction of the Co ... Continue reading
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