Volvo Unveils 'Your Concept Car' Initiated, Designed and Developed by Women, for Everyone
NEW YORK, April 7 -- Volvo Cars is unveiling a concept today that's never been attempted in the more than 100 years of auto manufacturing: the first car designed and developed almost exclusively by women, with the needs of everyone in mind. "Your Concept Car" (YCC) makes its auto show debut in North American at the New ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 7 -- Unveiled at the 2004 New York International Auto Show and on sale from September, Jaguar has unveiled its new 2005 Model Year Long Wheelbase XJ sedan range. Already recognized as one of the most advanced cars on the road today thanks to its aluminum-intensive monocoque rivet-bonded construction, th ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces 2005 Model Year Pricing For Two Style Leaders - the S-TYPE Sedan and XK Sports Car
NEW YORK, April 7 -- Jaguar North America announces the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for its 2005 model year S-TYPE sedan and XK sports car model line-ups. Both vehicles, highly regarded for their individual looks, receive subtle yet significant style changes for the 2005 model year. 2005 S-TYPE - More Style, ... Continue reading
BMW Automobiles Celebrate 75th Anniversary at 2004 Lime Rock Vintage Festival
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 7 -- Presenting sponsor BMW of North America, LLC will host a variety of special events to celebrate the 75th anniversary of BMW automobiles at the 2004 Rolex Vintage Festival at Connecticut's Lime Rock Park on September 3-6. BMW has always ensured popular exhibits both on and off the 1.53-m ... Continue reading
Acura Prototype RL Makes World Debut at New York International Auto Show
Car Features Revolutionary All-Wheel-Drive System and Real Time Traffic Capability NEW YORK, April 7 -- The Acura Prototype RL luxury performance sedan made its world debut today at the New York International Auto Show. With a 300 horsepower VTEC V-6 engine, a revolutionary all-wheel- drive system, dynamic styling and ... Continue reading
Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC Announces Conference Call and New CFO Appointment
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., April 7 -- Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC (AAS) announced an investor conference call has been scheduled for Thursday, April 8, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss 2003 financial results and to introduce Ronald J. Gardhouse, its new chief financial officer. Mr. Gardhouse began his career in Pub ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Awarded New Driveline System Production Contract
DETROIT, April 7 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced today that it has been selected as the driveline system and module supplier for a 2008 model year North American vehicle program. AAM will be the sole source, exclusive supplier and systems integrator f ... Continue reading
Audi, Bank One Rev Up New Audi Visa Signature Card
Cardmembers Earn Rewards on Audi Car Purchases, Services, Merchandise WILMINGTON, Del., April 7 -- Audi Bank USA, an affiliate of Audi of America, Inc. and Bank One today introduced the Audi Visa* Signature Card, giving consumers a great way to earn rewards with everyday purchases. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
Banknorth Joins the DealerTrack Auto Finance Platform
MELVILLE, N.Y.--April 7, 2004--Banknorth N.A., New England's third largest retail and commercial bank, has joined the DealerTrack(TM) online automotive finance platform. Through its integration with DealerTrack, Banknorth expects to significantly enhance the service it provides to its automotive dealer customers. N. Cr ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive First Quarter 2004 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for April 28, 2004
MCLEAN, Va., April 7 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, announced today that it will release first quarter 2004 earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, April 28, 2004. Management will conduct a live audio webcast of its earnings conferen ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan's Strategic Analysis Of The Active And Passive Safety Systems Market In Europe
Active Safety Systems To Power Expansion Of European Passenger Car Safety Systems Market The flood of innovations to improve the safety of passenger cars has not only created a plethora of opportunities for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers across Europe, but has also raised a number of challenges ranging from accoun ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Available as Factory Option on BMW 7 Series Sedan
One Year Pre-Paid Subscription to be Included With Factory Installation NEW YORK, April 7 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium audio entertainment to cars and homes across the country, today announced that SIRIUS Satellite Radio will be available this month ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va., April 7 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) today unveiled a new initiative called "Road Safety is no Accident!" to celebrate World Health Day 2004. The international automotive manufacturers represented by AIAM are pleased to join with the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of this importa ... Continue reading
The Progressive Corporation Announces Investor Relations Conference Call
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--April 7, 2004--The Progressive Corporation announced today that the Company will host a one-hour conference call on Thursday, April 15, 2004, beginning at 9:00 a.m. eastern time. The Company will discuss results and address questions at that time. Simultaneous broadcast of the conference call wi ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Receives Fuel System Contract Award
WARREN, Mich.--April 7, 2004--TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of integrated fluid storage and delivery systems, has been awarded a contract to supply the complete fuel system for a new sport-utility vehicle to be built in the United States by a German automaker. The fuel system includes a dual-channel, sing ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 7 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced Toyota Motor Corporation has installed its AutoSpect(R) paint quality measurement system in the Cambridge, Ontario, production facility to measure the paint quality characteristics of the new 2004 Lexus RX 330. This luxury-brand SUV debuted at the 2003 North ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference
LIVONIA, Mich., April 7 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will present this afternoon to investors and financial analysts at the Morgan Stanley Automotive Conference in New York City. Company vice president and chief financial officer, Joseph S. Cantie, will provide a general business overview and discuss other related ... Continue reading
Volvo Construction Equipment Korea Secures Its Network With Fortinet's Antivirus Firewall Platform
FortiGate-1000 System Protects Volvo's Seoul Headquarters and Changwon Factory Networks From Worms, Viruses and Other Cyber-Attacks SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 7 -- Fortinet -- the only provider of ASIC-powered, network-based antivirus firewall systems for real-time network protection -- today announced that Volvo Constru ... Continue reading
Yazaki North America Honored by General Motors as a 2003 Supplier of the Year
CANTON, Mich., April 7 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services. The award was given during ceremonies Saturda ... Continue reading
Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown Fact Sheet
John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown Fact Sheet, April 30-May 2 WHAT: Infineon Raceway will host the top motorcycle pavement road-racers in the country April 30-May 2 for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown. The weekend, which is presented by Cycle Gear, will feature two main events in the Chev ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Tucson SUV at New York International Auto Show
Display Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle Makes North American Debut NEW YORK, April 7 -- Hyundai Motor Co.'s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) program took a major step forward today with the North American announcement of its second-generation fuel cell vehicle -- the Tucson FCEV. A replica Tucson FCEV display vehicle, which ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) 911 Turbo and 911 Carrera Win Automobile All-Stars Awards
Readers Vote for Their Favorites and Name the 911 Turbo 'Best Supercar' and 911 Carrera Coupe 'Best GT' in Automobile Magazine's Annual Readers' Choice All-Star Awards ATLANTA, April 7 -- Automobile Magazine's 3.5 million readers selected the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo as the 'Best Supercar' and the 2004 911 Carrera Coupe ... Continue reading
USA Today and NADA Name Florida Auto Dealer as Third Annual National Dealer Innovation Award Winner
MCLEAN, Va., April 7 -- USA TODAY and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) will present the 2003 Dealer Innovation Award today to Rick and Rita Case, owners of Rick Case Honda, Acura and Hyundai of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Cases were selected from among four NADA regions as the national winner for the an ... Continue reading
Automakers Stress Commitment to Road Safety
WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The following is a statement by Fred Webber, president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, on the World Health Organization's Road Safety Day: "The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is committed to enhancing road safety worldwide. "Automobiles are a liberating technology for people ar ... Continue reading
2004 Porsche(R) 911(R) Carrera(R) 4s: The Turbo Look, All-Wheel Grip Now In A Cabriolet Version
April 7, 2004 -- Atlanta, GA -- The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has been the car of choice for the enthusiast driver who appreciates the performance provided by Porsche's 315 horsepower (SAE), normally aspirated six-cylinder "boxer" engine, but wants the look and feel of the higher-performance Porsche 911 Turbo. For 2004, t ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports March Sales
TRAPPES, FRANCE, April 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 60,758 vehicles (1) in March 2004, an increase of 1.9% over the same month last year. In the three month period from January to March 2004, Nissan Europe sold 138,206 units, 5.6% up from last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 4,823 unit ... Continue reading
Lower Prices and Greater Awareness Can Put Telematics Back on Track to Being the `Next Big Thing'
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 7, 2004--The high price of telematics has led to its low adoption and renewal rates, translating into slow market development, contrary to earlier expectations. Decreases in both hardware and service prices are needed for this market to achieve desired growth. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Further Advancements in Industry Leading Fuel Cell Program
April 7, 2004 -- New York -- American Honda today announced that it will conduct tests of the 2005 Honda FCX fuel cell vehicle equipped with the all-new Honda fuel cell (FC) stack on public roads in the U.S. beginning later this month. The company also announced the delivery of two hydrogen-powered FCX vehicles to the ... Continue reading
Schrempp Says DaimlerChrysler Is on Track
FRANKFURT, Germany David McHugh writing for the AP reported that DaimlerChrysler head Juergen Schrempp argued vigorously for his global strategy before restless shareholders Wednesday, saying the company was on track despite investor complaints over lagging earnings and trouble at Japanese partner Mitsubishi. "No quest ... Continue reading
GM North America President Gary L. Cowger to Keynote at NABAS Awards Dinner
DETROIT, April 5, 2004; General Motors' North America President Gary L. Cowger will be the keynote speaker for the National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers' (NABAS) 16th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet on April 22, 2004 at the Renaissance Center Marriott Hotel in Detroit. This year's theme is "Developing Ex ... Continue reading
Jeep Hopes for Revival With New Grand Cherokee and Other Models
NEW YORK April 7, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that after sparking America's craze with sport utility vehicles 20 years ago, Jeep has seen its share of the SUV business shrink in recent years, largely because of a flood of rival models in all shapes and sizes. Adding to the problem, analysts say, is ... Continue reading
The Hybrids are Coming The Hybrids are Coming
NEW YORK April 7, 2004; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that automakers are promising to introduce more gas-electric hybrid vehicles but the pace is not fast enough for U.S. consumers who want better fuel economy as gas prices rise, or environmentalists who complain the industry could do more to conserve res ... Continue reading
GM CHANGES EUROPEAN OPERATIONS
NEW YORK, April 7, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. is preparing for major changes in its European automotive operations, which have lost money for years, officials said. "When you've got a company that is constantly losing money, obviously changes have got to be made, everybody realizes that," GM Vice ... Continue reading
Behr Forms China JV to Produce Truck Radiators & Engine Cooling Modules
TROY, Mich., April 6 -- Behr GmbH & Co. KG has founded a new joint venture with a Chinese company to produce radiators and engine cooling modules for trucks. Dongfeng Behr Thermal Systems Co., Ltd. (DBTS) will have its headquarters in Wuhan, China, and begin producing and marketing copper/brass and aluminum radiators f ... Continue reading
April 6, 2004 -- Tokyo, Japan -- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announced today executive changes, as described below. 1. Newly Appointed Members of the Board of Directors (4 people) - Pending approval at this year's regularly scheduled general shareholders' meeting in June Name New Title Current title Tetsuo Hattori Senior ... Continue reading
'DRIVEN TO THE 9's TOUR' for the All New Aston Martin DB9
30-City Tour Will Introduce Coupe and Volante to North American Market IRVINE, Calif., April 7 -- Aston Martin, creator of bespoke, high-performance sports cars, is embarking on a North American Tour to launch two all new models: the DB9 Coupe and DB9 Volante. The 'DRIVEN TO THE 9's TOUR' will stop in 30 cities over a ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor anuncia los ganadores de los premios para proveedores europeos del año 2003
TROY, Michigan, April 7 -- ArvinMeritor Inc. ha anunciado hoy el nombre de los galardonados en los premios anuales de proveedores que celebra la compañía. Los premios, presentados el 25 de marzo de 2004 en la ArvinMeritor's 2004 European Supplier Conference de Hoofddorp (Holanda), son el reconocimiento de los excepci ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Goes Hollywood With Featured Vehicle In Universal Picture's Upcoming 'Meet The Fockers'
Fleetwood's Pace Arrow Motor Home to Play Key Role in Film Starring Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand and Ben Stiller RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 7 -- Fleetwood RV today announced it has entered into an agreement with Universal Pictures to supply Pace Arrow motor homes for the production of the upcoming fil ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Complete Purchase of Slovenia's Sava Tires
AKRON, Ohio, April 7 -- In a move to further strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding central and eastern European market, as well as consolidating its low-cost sourcing capabilities, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will acquire the remainder of Sava Tires d.o.o., a joint venture tire manufacturing company i ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--April 6, 2004--AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication, today announced the winners of its 2004 Readers' Choice All-Star Awards, representing the outstanding cars and trucks in 14 categories as selected by readers of AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE. This is highly valued recognition among ... Continue reading
All-New 2005 Nissan Xterra Follows the Trail of the Original -- With More Power, Room and Ruggedness
NEW YORK--April 6, 2004--When it was originally introduced in 1999, the Nissan Xterra stood out in a crowd of nearly 40 competitive sport utility vehicles with its rugged truck frame, purposeful styling and "everything you need, nothing you don't" adventure positioning. As the all-new, second generation 2005 Xterra mak ... Continue reading
Bowne Global Solutions and BAeHAL Announce Strategic Alliance in Technical Publication Services
Alliance will expand and streamline production resources for BGS NEW YORK, April 6 -- Bowne Global Solutions (BGS), a leading provider of technical publication, translation and localization services, announced today that it has formed a strategic alliance with BAeHAL, a provider of technology-based documentation soluti ... Continue reading
California International Auto Show Names Jackson-Dawson PR Agency Of Record
ANAHEIM, Calif., April 6 -- The California International Auto Show (CIAS), the first major market auto show of the new model year, today announced that it has named Jackson-Dawson Communications its public relations agency of record. The announcement was made jointly by the co-directors of the show, John Sackrison, exe ... Continue reading
Coachmen RV Offers KVH TracVision Satellite TV Systems as Option on New Vehicles
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--April 6, 2004--KVH Industries announced today that Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Company, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, will offer KVH's TracVision LF in-motion satellite TV antenna and TracVision SF stationary automatic satellite TV antenna as optional equipment ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Reports Strong Operating Profit for Fiscal Year Ended January 31
NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 6 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today reported an operating profit of $62.0 million for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2004, compared with an operating loss of $0.3 million in the year earlier period. Earnings from operations excluding the impact of certain gains and expenses related ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Brand Strikes a Chord with Musicians by Launching Jeep Trax 2004 Concert Series
* Uncle Kracker and Jonny Lang, presented by SIRIUS Satellite Radio, will headline the kick-off event at Jeep "Campfire House" in New York on Wednesday, April 7 * Counting Crows will partner with Jeep brand to create the Jeep Music Trax Stage - a venue for emerging artists to showcase their talent along with establishe ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Sensor Systems to Aggressively Pursue Patented Applications
DRAPER, Utah--April 6, 2004--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FLXT) today announced plans to commercialize and market the patented automotive applications of the Bend Sensor(R) technology. The company presently owns nine United States patents based on enhancements and new applications. Of the portfolio of pa ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar(R) Signs Fleet Reseller Agreement with MAXIMUS
SAN DIEGO, April 6 -- Networkcar(R), a Reynolds and Reynolds company , announced today that MAXIMUS , a global leader in the development of fleet management software solutions, will be a reseller of Networkcar's fleet product. MAXIMUS serves nearly 500 fleet organizations and manages approximately four million vehicles ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--April 6, 2004--Tata Consultancy Services, one of the world's largest global software consulting and services organizations, has formed an alliance with ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes. The TCS-ANSYS relationship will h ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports Record 2004 First Quarter Results
- Revenue and Net Income Post Double-Digit Increase - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 6 -- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) today reported record results for the first quarter ended February 29, 2004. Total revenues for the first quarter increased more than ten percent to $144.2 million comp ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--April 6, 2004--Shaw Systems Associates, Inc., a leading provider of lending solutions for financial institutions, announced that Toyota Financial Services (TFS) has selected Shaw's SHAWSPECTRUM(TM) software package as part of a TFS initiative to implement simplified and streamlined technology solutions. The SH ... Continue reading
California Sports & Recreation to Represent BP International Products on the West Coast
DELAND, Fla.--April 6, 2004--BP International, Inc. (OTCBB:BPIL), today announced that California Sports & Recreation, Inc., a CA based playground and athletic equipment distributor, will be representing and distributing BPI's ShadeZone(R) shade structure and athletic equipment product lines in California where they ar ... Continue reading
Cummins Increases Earnings Guidance
COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 6, 2004--Cummins Inc. today announced that it expects to earn more than its original guidance for the first quarter and all of 2004 on the basis of strong engine volumes and a broad recovery in many of the Company's key markets, which more than offset the impact of rising commodity prices. For the ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims Announces Tim Ellis Joins Management Team
OLDSMAR, Fla., April 6 -- eAutoclaims (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) announced today that industry veteran Tim Ellis has joined the eAutoclaims Management Team as a full-time consultant. Mr. Ellis will be leading the sales efforts in the company's recently created Special Markets Group, among other important Executive roles. M ... Continue reading
JANI-KING KEEPS QUALIFYING AWARDS CLEAN IN ASA
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NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich.--April 6, 2004--Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. (MEAA) has received the 2003 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year award for its business performance for the fifth consecutive year. The award was presented at a ceremony on Saturday, April 3, 2004, in Prague at the Hilton Pragu ... Continue reading
AASCO Motorsports Seeks Second SGS Win In First Three Rolex Races
AASCO Motorsports Seeks Second SGS Win In First Three Rolex Races ANAHEIM, Calif., April 6, 2004 - Following its popular, come-from-behind victory in the most recent round of the Grand American Rolex Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway, SGS class competitor AASCO Motorsports will bring a more conservative approach to th ... Continue reading
Atlantic British Ltd. Unveils Discovery Catalog with New and Expanded Parts Information
Atlantic British Ltd. Unveils Discovery Catalog with New and Expanded Parts Information New Catalog Includes FREE Detailed Parts Section for D-I-Y Repairs April 6, 2004 (Clifton Park, NY) Atlantic British Ltd., working jointly with a UK-based automotive parts specialist, is unveiling a catalog for the Land Rover Discov ... Continue reading
Auto Club & CHP Urge Motorists to Slow Down on World Health Day
LOS ANGELES--April 5, 2004--Excessive Speed Causes Dramatic Jump in Highway Crashes, Deaths & Injuries In The Last 3 Years WHO: The Automobile Club of Southern California and the California Highway Patrol join with the World Health Organization (WHO) to urge motorists to increase safety on the roadway by driving within ... Continue reading
BAM! drivers - champions Luhr and Maassen
champion addition BAM! (British American Motorsport) will add two champions to its driver lineup for the 2004 American Le Mans Series. Lucas Luhr of Monaco and Sascha Maassen of Raeren, Belgium will join Leo Hindery, Jr. of New York behind the wheel of the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. Luhr and Maassen were A ... Continue reading
Craig Stanton Goes for Grand-Am Cup Three-Peat at Phoenix
Craig Stanton Goes for Grand-Am Cup Three-Peat at Phoenix LONG BEACH, Calif., April 6, 2004 - It is not often that a professional athlete finds himself in nearly perfect-sync with his sport so early in the season. However, Craig Stanton, who knows a little bit about finishing on top of professional endurances races, fi ... Continue reading
High Price of Steel Leaves Consumer Feeling the Squeeze
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 6, 2004--The price of steel has risen substantially over the past few months, and many suppliers to the auto industry are feeling squeezed because they are big buyers of steel. Frost & Sullivan, a global leader in strategic growth consulting, provides its latest perspective on the rise in steel ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ(TM) Maps Enable Johnson Controls POINT Trip Information System
CHICAGO, April 6 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet / wireless, government, and business solutions, is enabling Johnson Controls' POINT(TM) Location Based Trip Information System with its NAVTEQ(TM) maps. The POINT system is an easy-to-use, cost-effective product that ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Returns to Phoenix Optimistic For Daytona Prototype Success
Shane Lewis Returns to Phoenix Optimistic For Daytona Prototype Success JUPITER, Fla., April 6, 2004 - Jupiter, Florida's Shane Lewis will return to Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) this Saturday for the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series' third round of 2004. Increasing Lewis' usual optimism this weekend is the ... Continue reading
Sorenson Appointed to Hella Inc. Board of Directors
ATLANTA, April 6 -- Automotive aftermarket lighting and component specialist Hella Inc., based in Atlanta, Ga., has named Soren Sorensen to its board of directors. Sorensen, vice president of Special OEM Sales, has been involved with Hella products for more than 25 years and has led Hella Inc.'s sales efforts in a numb ... Continue reading
WestStart-CALSTART Launches Million Dollar Bus Rapid Transit Assistance Program
PASADENA, Calif.--April 6, 2004-- Congresswoman Pelosi Plays Key Role in Securing Support for Program to Build US BRT Industry and Reduce Congestion WestStart-CALSTART, in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), is launching a new one million dollar national Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) assistance program ... Continue reading
Alcoa Net Income Rises 135 Percent Over Year-Ago Quarter; Revenue Highest Since 2001
NEW YORK--April 6, 2004--Alcoa Highlights: -- Net income was $355 million, up 135% from first quarter of 2003. -- Income from continuing operations was $350 million, up 79% from 2003. -- $108 million in new annual savings toward third-straight $1 billion-plus cost challenge; 230 basis point decline in cost of goods to ... Continue reading
A.O. Smith Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 6 -- Directors of A.O. Smith Corporation today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.15 per share on Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The dividend is payable on May 17 to shareholders of record April 30. ... Continue reading
change is in paragraph two and chart, correcting July and August driver assignments champion addition BAM! (British American Motorsport) will add two champions to its driver lineup for the 2004 American Le Mans Series. Lucas Luhr of Monaco and Sascha Maassen of Raeren, Belgium will join Leo Hindery, Jr. of New York beh ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Identifies Profitable Supplier Strategies
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 6 -- Speaking to clients about the automotive supplier's journey and how to succeed in a difficult and sometimes hostile marketplace, the CSM Worldwide Market Assessment team identified several strategies that characterize today's most successful suppliers in North America. The message fr ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--April 6, 2004--Following a lengthy evaluation process and as part of the Taylor family's long-term commitment to the ongoing success of the company they own and founded, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew C. Taylor, announced a number of significant promotions to the ranks of ... Continue reading
GKN Sinter Metals is GM 2003 Supplier of Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--April 6, 2004--GKN Sinter Metals was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services. The award was presented to Donald Spence, president of GKN Sinter Metals, during ceremonies Saturday, April 3, at the Hilton Prague Hotel ... Continue reading
Polaris Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--April 6, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will release financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2004 the morning of Thursday, April 15, 2004. The company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2004 financial results at 9:00 a.m. CST on the same day. ... Continue reading
Sorenson Appointed to Hella Inc. Board of Directors
ATLANTA, April 6 -- Automotive aftermarket lighting and component specialist Hella Inc., based in Atlanta, Ga., has named Soren Sorensen to its board of directors. Sorensen, vice president of Special OEM Sales, has been involved with Hella products for more than 25 years and has led Hella Inc.'s sales efforts in a numb ... Continue reading
AMETEK Announces First Quarter 2004 Earnings Release and Webcasted Investor Conference Call
PAOLI, Pa.--April 6, 2004-- Earnings to be Released Before the Market Opens on Wednesday, April 21; Web Cast Scheduled for 8:30 AM Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 21 AMETEK, Inc. will issue its first quarter 2004 earnings release before the market opens on Wednesday, April 21, 2004. AMETEK also will Web cast its First ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 6 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced it will be making a presentation to the investment community at the Morgan Stanley Ninth Annual Spring Retail Field Trip on Wednesday, April 14, 2004. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section of www.autozo ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Results of Annual Shareholders' Meeting; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 6, 2004--The shareholders of Cummins Inc. elected the proposed slate of Directors and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's auditor for 2004 at the Cummins Annual Shareholders' Meeting held today. In addition, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly ... Continue reading
One Liberty Properties Acquires a CarMax Property
GREAT NECK, N.Y.--April 6, 2004--One Liberty Properties, Inc. announced that it acquired an approximately 35,300 square foot auto dealership located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The property is leased to CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., a subsidiary of CarMax, Inc. . CarMax, Inc. is also an obligor under the lease. The purch ... Continue reading
NOVI, Mich.--April 6, 2004--Tower Automotive, Inc. will be presenting at the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference in New York City, New York on Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at 3:15 p.m. ET. The presentation will be available as a live audio broadcast and can be accessed from Tower Automotive's Web site at www.tower ... Continue reading
Visteon Corporation Announces Closing of Tender Offer for Its 7.95% Notes Due 2005
DEARBORN, Mich., April 6 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that it has accepted and purchased $250,022,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.95% Notes due 2005 that were tendered in response to its previously announced tender offer. The tender offer expired at 5:00 p.m. (EST), on Friday, April 2, 2004. Based on ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Nashville Factsheet
A Nashville-ARCA RE/MAX Series record 56 teams have filed entries for this Friday night's (April 9) 4th annual PFG Lester 150 at Nashville Superspeedway. Drivers representing 17 states and 3 countries will offer-up an exceptional degree of flavor and talent when the world's most versatile stock car series embarks on th ... Continue reading
VP Racing Fuel Named 'Official Fuel Supplier' To Motorock Trans-Am Series
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VP RACING FUEL NAMED ŒOFFICIAL FUEL SUPPLIER¹ TO MOTOROCK TRANS-AM SERIES INDIANAPOLIS (April 6, 2004) ‹ VP Racing Fuels has signed a multi-year agreement to become the ³Official Fuel Supplier² to the Motorock Trans-Am Se ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Announce Factory-Installation Program
* Over 500,000 Subscribers Expected in First Two Years * One Year of SIRIUS Service to be Included in All Factory Offerings * Factory Availability Across 11 Vehicle Lines NEW YORK and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 6 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces 2003 European Suppliers of the Year
TROY, Michigan, April 6 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the winners of the company's annual supplier awards. The awards -- which were presented March 25, 2004, at ArvinMeritor's 2004 European Supplier Conference in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands -- recognise outstanding performance in customer service, product qualit ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--April 6, 2004--The Auto Club of Southern California & CHP Media Event scheduled for April 7, 2004, at 10 a.m. in Los Angeles has been cancelled. ... Continue reading
Stremme, TRIMSPA X32 Dodge No Rookie at Nashville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme, TRIMSPA X32 Dodge No Rookie at Nashville Lebanon, Tenn. (April 6, 2004) â“ David Stremme may experience a little de ja vous when he straps into the X32 TRIMSPA Dodge to race at the Nashville Superspeedwa ... Continue reading
Overconfident Drivers Greatest Risk on Road
LONDON, April 7 -- Cocky and overconfident motorists are posing a real danger on Britain's roads, a new report reveals today. The Norwich Union Insurance Crash Index shows we're a nation of arrogant drivers - with 93% claiming to be very confident behind the wheel, and a further 60% believing they would pass their driv ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor gibt europäische Zulieferer des Jahres 2003 bekannt
TROY, Michigan, April 7 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. hat heute die Gewinner der jährlich vergebenen Preise für seine Zulieferer bekannt gegeben. Die Preise - die am 25. März 2004 auf der europäischen Zulieferertagung 2004 von ArvinMeritor in Hoofddorp, Holland, überreicht wurden - würdigen herausragende Leistungen in de ... Continue reading
Bargain Network Joins the National Association of Public Auto Auctions
NAPAA Gives Bargain Network Motors Members VIP Auction Access and Receives Promotion Support From Bargain GOLETA, Calif., April 7 -- Bargain Network, Inc.'s Motors Service, which boasts nearly 1 million vehicle listings and is the only site that aggregates vehicle auction data nationwide, today announced it has been in ... Continue reading
2005 Xterra Will Be Eighth New U.S.-Built Vehicle From Nissan in Two Years
NEW YORK--April 7, 2004-- More Than $2 Billion Invested for Localized Design, Engineering and Manufacturing, Creating More Than 6,000 New U.S. Jobs at the Automaker Nissan North America's first quarter sales soared more than 30 percent this year, and the 2005 Nissan Xterra, unveiled here at the New York International A ... Continue reading
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