Hersha Hospitality Trust Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
HARRISBURG, Pa.--March 1, 2004--Hersha Hospitality Trust (AMEX: HT), a real estate investment trust (REIT) and owner of nationally franchised, premium, limited-service hotels, today released preliminary results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. The company will announce its final results for both ... Continue reading
News Release: Bridgestone Dueler H/P Tires Featured On Nissan Armada "Ooh Cube" Vehicle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P(tm) TIRES FEATURED ON NISSAN ARMADA "OOH CUBE" VEHICLE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 1, 2004) - Bridgestone brand tires will be fitted on a specially outfitted 2004 Nissan Armada SUV which is slated for a national advertising campaign this spri ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Quarterly Dividend
WARREN, Mich., March 1 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of Noble common stock to be paid March 29, 2004 to stockholders of record March 15, 2004. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Noble International, Ltd. is a leading supplier ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
SAN ANTONIO--March 1, 2004--Rush Enterprises Inc. today announced results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 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, Texas. In the fou ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Schedule for Quarterly Release and Conference Call
NEW YORK--March 1, 2004--Standard Motor Products, Inc. automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2003 on Monday, March 8, 2004 before the opening of the stock market. Management will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern ... Continue reading
Surface Tech Inc. Continues Expansion with Horsepower Speed & Marine Inc.
IRVINE, Calif.--March 1, 2004--Surface Tech Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFCI) has recently issued a letter of intent and entered into negotiations for the purchase of Horsepower Speed & Marine Inc. Horsepower Speed & Marine has launched its worldwide advertising campaign. It is currently running ads in Blue Bars magazine, and so ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- At their annual client briefing on the European automotive market, CSM Worldwide predicted European production levels will rebound in 2004, moving beyond 19.5 million units. The production increase will be supported by new or revised volume offerings at Volkswagen, Ford and General M ... Continue reading
Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 1 -- David Parde, president of the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE), has today announced a major step forward for motoring consumers with the introduction of SB 2138, The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, into the U.S. Senate. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced SB 213 ... Continue reading
Local Auto Dealers Roll Out New Scion Brand
NEW YORK, March 1 -- Many Toyota dealers in the area are adding a new brand name at their dealerships: Scion. Aimed at trend-setting youthful customers, the Scion brand first went on sale last June in California, where it proved to be an instant sensation. This month, it rolls out in select Toyota dealerships in East, ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Celebrates 10 Years, Goes Bi-Coastal for 2004
Camp Jeep(R) 2004 in Charlottesville, Virginia, July 15-17 First-ever Camp Jeep California in Santa Barbara, August 19-21 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Camp Jeep(R), the legendary summertime gathering of Jeep owners and enthusiasts, will celebrate its 10th year by doubling the fun and expanding to two locations for 2 ... Continue reading
Toyota, UC Irvine and Horiba Expand the Hydrogen Community
March 1, 2004 -- Torrance, CA -- California's "Hydrogen Community" grew a little bigger today when Toyota delivered another Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle (FCHV) to the National Fuel Cell Research Center at the University of California, Irvine. The fuel cell vehicle will be leased by Horiba Instruments, Inc., a worldwide man ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 1 -- While cost is still the top concern for 33 percent of attendees at the 2004 SAE World Congress, 13 percent named safety as their top concern; and 12 percent selected fuel economy and alternative powertrain issues as paramount, according to the 10th annual DuPont Automotive/SAE Survey. Recyclability ... Continue reading
2005 Corvette Convertible To Debut In North America At The 2004 Cleveland International Auto Show
Brent Dewar, General Manager of Chevrolet Division of General Motors, will unveil the all-new 2005 Corvette convertible, the first public viewing in North America CLEVELAND, OHIO - The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, a member of the sixth generation of an American performance car legacy, will be unveiled March 2, ... Continue reading
Sports Car To Join Saturn Line-Up In 2006
Saturn Portfolio To Expand Significantly During Next Three Years DETROIT - General Motors announced today that Saturn would add a sports car to its vehicle line-up in early 2006. The product will be built at its Wilmington, Del., manufacturing facility. Wilmington is also the future production site of the Pontiac Solst ... Continue reading
2004 Geneva Motor Show: Audi A4 Coupé Cabrio Concept Car By Valmet
The Audi A4 Coupé Cabrio is the new concept car created by Valmet Automotive. It is based on the Audi A4 Cabriolet. Top down you can hardly see any difference to the original vehicle. Top up you see a fabulous hard top coupé. The concept car has a fully automatic retractable roof consisting of three panels. Simple an ... Continue reading
2004 Geneva Motor Show : Stola S85
This is a very important year for Stola S.p.A. as it marks our 85th year in business, to highlight this significant milestone for our Company we are presenting the S 85 prototype at this year's prestigious Geneva Motor Show. S 85 is based on the Lancia Thesis and clearly demonstrates Stola's expertise in the manufactur ... Continue reading
Tom Kowaleski General Motors VP of Global Communications to Speak at Detroit PRSA Event
DETROIT, March 1 -- Tom Kowaleski, the recently appointed vice president of General Motors' (GM) global communications, will share his view of strategic communications at the March 9, 2004 meeting of the Detroit chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Kowaleski, 51, brings 24 years of automotive comm ... Continue reading
GEICO Elects Paul Lavrey to Assistant Vice President
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- GEICO's board of directors recently announced the promotion of Paul Lavrey to assistant vice president of underwriting research. He had been director of underwriting research since 2000. A resident of Ijamsville, Md., Lavrey joined GEICO in 1983 as an actuarial assistant, and has held a number of ... Continue reading
GEICO Elects Seth Ingall to Assistant Vice President
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- GEICO's board of directors recently announced the promotion of Seth Ingall to assistant vice president of claims in the company's Fredericksburg, Va., regional office. He had been administrative senior claims attorney in the company's home office claims department since 2002. A resident of Potoma ... Continue reading
GEICO Promotes Chuck Kline to Vice President and Actuary
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- GEICO's board of directors recently announced the promotion of Chuck Kline to vice president and actuary. Prior to his promotion, he served as assistant vice president and actuary since 1992. A resident of Highland, Md., Kline joined GEICO in 1978 as an actuarial assistant, and subsequently serve ... Continue reading
GEICO Promotes Warren Klawitter to Vice President and Actuary
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- GEICO's board of directors recently announced the promotion of Warren Klawitter to vice president and actuary. Prior to his promotion, he served as assistant vice president and actuary since 1994. A resident of Gaithersburg, Md., Klawitter joined GEICO in 1976 as an actuarial assistant, and subse ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 1 -- Beginning March 1, the state departments of Transportation and Environmental Protection will implement federally mandated vehicle emissions inspections in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Lycoming counties for most gasoline-powered vehicles from 1975 and newer. The testing program will bring Pennsylv ... Continue reading
Visteon Corporation Commences Tender Offer For Up To $250 Million Of Its 7.95% Notes Due 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., March 1 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer for up to $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.95% Notes due 2005. The tender offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, April 2, 2004, unless extended or earlier terminated. (Logo: ... Continue reading
World Premiere: Opel TRIXX Study clever multi-purpose urban mini-car
Spaciousness and flexibility housed in an ultra-compact exterior are the key characteristics of the the new Opel TRIXX study. This city car can carry up to three adults and a child, or as a one-seater various bulky loads. Three pantograph doors – two on the passenger side and one on the driver’s side – ... Continue reading
David Stremme to Make His First Start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com David Stremme to Make His First Start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 1, 2004) â“ David Stremme has never driven in a race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This weekendâ™s Samâ™ ... Continue reading
Detroit News: GM May Halt Saturn L300 Production
DETROIT March 1, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. may stop producing the Saturn L-300 sedan ahead of schedule due to disappointing sales, The Detroit News reported Monday. The L-series, which was launched in 1999, was intended to compete with the Toyota Camry and Honda A ... Continue reading
What: Press conference to announce major business acquisition, significant North American growth plans, and the next step in the development of Aisin Seiki's Intelligent Transportation Systems. When: Monday, March 8, 2004, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Where: SAE 2004 Exhibition and Congress, Aisin Group Exhibit, Booth # 1401 Bac ... Continue reading
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tire Expands Driving Performance Without Compromise
CIRCUIT DE CATALUNYA, Barcelona, Spain, March 1 -- The green flag is out to signal the start of Michelin North America's "Year of Performance" with the official launch of the Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Sport PS2(TM) ultra-high-performance tire. The first of four new performance tires scheduled to be introduced to the replace ... Continue reading
Spring Showers Bring Driving Safety Hazards
BETHESDA, Md., March 1 -- Worn out tires and windshield wiper blades are symptoms of neglected vehicle maintenance that put drivers and passengers at serious risk during the typically rainy months of spring. Thin tire treads create hazardous driving conditions when water builds up on the roadway, according to the Car C ... Continue reading
90 Percent of Drivers Surveyed Admit to Speeding
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--March 1, 2004--Usually it's because they have a long way to go and a short time to get there. Sometimes they do it because they're late for work. Or maybe they know Officer Friendly is nowhere in sight. "Lead foot" drivers typically have an excuse, but when the long arm of the law catches up to ... Continue reading
Wheels' Account Service Team Named Finalist in 2003 Sales & Marketing Awards Competition
Sales & Marketing Management Magazine's Annual Program Recognizes 'Best of the Best' in Profession DES PLAINES, Ill., Mar. 1 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced that it is a finalist in the 2003 National Sales & Marketing Awards program, sponsored by Accenture a ... Continue reading
Delphi Pilots Technology Program With U.S. Marine Corps
Pilot program shows Delphi's technology transfer to military applications TROY, Mich., March 1 -- Delphi Corp. , is working with the U.S. Marine Corps and the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to provide a technology edge for the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
Dodge Pumps American Iron with All-New 2005 Dodge Magnum
Dodge's All-New HEMI(R)-Powered Magnum is About Living Life Large AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Dodge is on a mission to design and deliver aspirational vehicles that provide differentiation from the competition and compete in the heart of the market. The Dodge Magnum is the new shape of American muscle, celebrating ... Continue reading
All-New 2005 Dodge Magnum the Heart and Soul of a Performance Car
* Diverse Powertrain Offering Creates Distinctly Different Models * First Use of Chrysler Group 5-Speed Automatic for Best Combination of Performance, Fuel Economy and Smoothness * Industry First: Multi-Displacement System Saves Fuel While Retaining HEMI(R) Power AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Dodge Magnum was enginee ... Continue reading
Dodge Launches All-New Boldly-Styled 2005 Dodge Magnum
* Dodge Packages a Powerful Punch with HEMI(R) Power and Rear-Wheel-Drive Performance * First Modern Production Vehicle with Cylinder Deactivation AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- It has been more than 30 years since Dodge ruled the streets with HEMI(R) power and rear-wheel- drive performance. For 2004, Dodge unleashes ... Continue reading
All-New 2005 Dodge Magnum Gives American Muscle All-New Proportion
Dodge Designers Flex Creative Muscles AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- When the sports car market got boring, Dodge introduced Viper. When the passenger car market was cramped and crowded, Dodge introduced Intrepid. When the truck market was a sea of sameness, Dodge introduced Ram. Now, Dodge unveils the all-new 2005 Do ... Continue reading
Catch Barry Sanders (if you can) at the 2004 SAE World Congress
WHO: Barry Sanders, former Detroit Lion and NFL Hall of Fame running back WHAT: Exclusive, limited edition charity book signing session at the SAE 2004 World Congress WHEN: Tuesday, March 9, Noon - 3:00 p.m. (Conference runs March 8-11, 2004) WHERE: Cobo Center, downtown Detroit, Michigan U.S.A. WARRENDALE, PA, March 1 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Designers Create a Classic Today
- All-New 2005 Chrysler 300 Combines Noble Proportions with Elegant Interior Appointments AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Simply stated, the Chrysler 300 signals a dramatic new design direction that will make everything else on the road seem ordinary. "We wanted to return to the proud, powerful lines that once made Ame ... Continue reading
The All-New 2005 Chrysler 300: The Heart and Soul of a Performance Car
* Diverse Powertrain Offering Creates Distinctly Different Models * First Use of Chrysler Group Five-Speed Automatic for Best Combination of Torque Capacity, Performance, Fuel Economy and Smoothness * Industry First: Multi-Displacement System Saves Fuel While Retaining HEMI(R) Power AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- A ca ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand Reinforces Premium Positioning With Launch of Chrysler 300 Sedan
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- The Chrysler brand is continuing its rapid-fire succession of innovative new product introductions that will solidify its standing as the leader in engineering and value. Hot on the heels of the all-new 2004 Chrysler Pacifica sports tourer and the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire sports coupe, th ... Continue reading
All-New 2005 Chrysler 300 Signals Return of Great American Car
- All-New Platform Features Contemporary HEMI(R) Power and Rear-Wheel- Drive Performance - Industry First Multi-Displacement System (MDS) Increases HEMI Fuel Efficiency AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- With an entirely new shape based on the company's all-new rear-drive architecture, the all-new 2005 Chrysler 300 featur ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Baltimore and major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service exclusi ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Chicago and major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service exclusive ... Continue reading
New Service Is Superior to Existing Terrestrial And Satellite Radio Traffic Services WASHINGTON, March 1 -- XM Satellite Radio , the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Houston and other major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic ... Continue reading
New Service Is Superior to Existing Terrestrial And Satellite Radio Traffic Services WASHINGTON, March 1 -- XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Philadelphia and major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic a ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for St. Louis and major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service exclusi ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 1 -- It will be a hot time in chilly Geneva this week, as the Swiss throw open the doors for Europe's first big auto show of 2004. This year's event brings a bumper crop of products from around the world, including the eagerly awaited Corvette convertible, as well as an all-new Audi A6. Mercedes-Benz wil ... Continue reading
New Service Is Superior to Existing Terrestrial And Satellite Radio Traffic Services WASHINGTON, March 1 -- XM Satellite Radio , the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather servi ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Dallas/Ft. Worth and other major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather se ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Detroit and major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service exclusive ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Los Angeles and other major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for New York and major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service exclusiv ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Orlando and other major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service exc ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Phoenix and other major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service exc ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio, the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Pittsburgh and major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weather service exclus ... Continue reading
New Service is Superior to Existing Terrestrial and Satellite Radio Traffic Services XM Satellite Radio , the country's first satellite radio service, today introduced radio's first advanced instant traffic and weather service for Tampa/St. Petersburg and other major markets nationwide. The XM Instant Traffic and Weath ... Continue reading
Visa Provides Auto Rental Insurance on All Visa Credit Cards - Benefiting Millions of Cardholders
SAN FRANCISCO--March 1, 2004--Visa USA today announced significant changes to its Visa Consumer Credit Card Platform that will provide Auto Rental Insurance (ARI), also known as Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), coverage to all Visa consumer credit cardholders, a benefit previously reserved only for select cards. Visa iss ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: Warren Johnson Scores Runner-Up Finish in Pomona
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Scores Runner-Up Finish in Pomona Final Results Day/Date: Sunday, February 29, 2004 Event: 44th Annual NHRA Winternationals Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA Warren Johnson and the GM Performance Parts Grand Am open ... Continue reading
Opel gets over 30,000 bookings for new Astra
FRANKFURT, Feb 29, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors unit Adam Opel said on Sunday that it had received more than 30,000 firm orders for the new version of its Astra hatchback, a direct competitor to Volkswagen's main hope, the Golf V. Opel is counting on a successful launch for the car in March to help it rec ... Continue reading
Complete Homestead Results Plus Scheckter Top Chevy in IRL Opener
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Scheckter Finishes Fifth in Chevy Debut HOMESTEAD, Fla., Feb. 29, 2004 - Chevy fired the opening volley in an American revolution today in the season-opening IRL IndyCar Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Although a Chevy ... Continue reading
FRANCHITTI'S DAY ENDS EARLY IN ARCAEX CAR AT HOMESTEAD
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KANAAN OPENS SEASON WITH EIGHTH-PLACE FINISH AT HOMESTEAD
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