2004 New Car Review: Toyota Prius
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS<br> 2004 Toyota Prius<br> How to best describe the 2004 Toyota Prius? How about ``more'' and ``better.'' As in more interior space, better looks, more power, and better driveability. Toyota is determined to make the gasoline-electric hybrid car a choice of the mainstream buyer, not ... Continue reading
Honda Civic, CR-V and Odyssey achieve lowest cost for ownership in segments
April 28, 2004 -- Torrance, Calif. -- Edmunds.com recognized four Honda models as having the lowest cost of ownership in their respective segments with the Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, CR-V and Odyssey leading the way for Honda. Edmunds.com, a premier online resource for consumer automotive information, publishes a list o ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Lead the Way in the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
TORRANCE, Calif., April 28 -- For the fifth consecutive year, Toyota is the top-ranked corporation in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM) while Lexus is the top nameplate for the fourth straight year. Overall, Toyota and Lexus garnered seven segment awards, more than any other corporation. Awards ar ... Continue reading
NCMS to Develop Curriculum for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Excel Institute Students to Receive State-of-the-Art Automotive Training ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 28 -- The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has received federal funding to continue its successful collaboration with the Excel Institute based in Washington, DC. NCMS will work with the Excel Institute to ... Continue reading
ZAP's New All-Wheel Electric Mini Dirt Bike
SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 28 -- That company that electrifies all kinds of gas cars, scooters and bicycles is at it again. Northern California's ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is "zapping" off-road minibikes this time, including what they believe to be one of the world's first all-wheel-drive, electric, mini-dirt-bikes. Wi ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 28 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, reports today that recent test drives of Hyundai vehicles support J.D. Power and Associates' findings that the company has made tremendous strides in its quality. (LOGO: http://www.newscom.co ... Continue reading
- Hyundai Sonata Is Highest Ranked Entry-Level Midsize Car - FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 28 -- Hyundai Motor America moved up 8 rankings from last year and finished in a tie for second place in the most recent J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) announced today. Hyundai Motor America is also the mo ... Continue reading
Significant Reductions in Air Pollution Attained by Petroecuador in Test of Green Plus Fuel Catalyst
QUITO, Ecuador--April 28, 2004--Biofriendly Corporation announced today the results of tests conducted by Petroecuador, the national oil company of Ecuador. The tests were designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Green Plus(TM) in reducing major combustion gas emissions in diesel engines. The Research Technology Devel ... Continue reading
Students from Oxford High School Michigan Win Ford/AAA Auto Skills State Finals
DEARBORN, Mich., April 28 -- Devon Hickmott and Nathaniel Lamothe of Oxford High School in Oxford won the Michigan state championship in the 11th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Quality Care Challenge today at Macomb Community College in Warren. Hickmott and Lamothe, both of Oxford, needed only 36 minutes ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) Cayenne(R) Gets Six-Speed Manual Gearbox
Company Also Announces New Base MSRPs for the Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo ATLANTA, April 28 -- Porsche Cars North America Inc. today announced that its third Cayenne model, simply named Cayenne and powered by a six-cylinder engine, receives a six-speed manual gearbox in the 2005 model year. Porsche announced a ... Continue reading
Industry-Wide, Initial Quality Improves 11 Percent from 2003, And More Than Three-Quarters of Models Perform Better WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 28 -- For the first time, Korean-branded vehicles outpace both European- and Domestic-branded vehicles in initial quality, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 I ... Continue reading
Jaguar Shows Marked Improvement in Latest J.D. Power and Associates Study
IRVINE, Calif., April 28 -- Jaguar shows significant improvement in the latest J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study released today. Jaguar rose from tenth in 2003 to rank third overall, an increase of 20% on the previous year's performance, becoming the highest ranked European nameplate, significantly ahead ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Increases Regular Cash Dividends
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors Increases Regular Cash Dividends CHARLOTTE, Michigan, April 28, 2004 - Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced a 60 percent increase in its regular cash dividends, reflecting the Company's strong financial position and desire to bring value to its shareholders. Spartan's board of direc ... Continue reading
Tecnomatix Announces First Quarter 2004 Results
* Revenue grows 16% year-over-year * Return to profitability with EPS of $0.03 HERZLIA, Israel, April 28 -- Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. , the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. Revenues for the first quarter of 2004 ... Continue reading
World Fuel Services Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2004
MIAMI, April 28 -- World Fuel Services Corporation , a global leader in the marketing and financing of aviation and marine fuel products and related services, today reported that net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, was approximately $6.0 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared to $5.3 million, or $0. ... Continue reading
Autobytel #1 in Providing Tools and Services for Top 100 eDealers in U.S.
According to Ward's Dealer Business Magazine, Autobytel's Web Sites and Customer Management Tool, Web Control, Are Used by More Top e-Dealers in America Than Any Other Program IRVINE, Calif., April 28 -- Leading Internet automotive marketing services company Autobytel Inc. was ranked at the top of the prestigious Ward' ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces First Quarter 2004 Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors Announces First Quarter 2004 Results CHARLOTTE, Michigan, April 28, 2004 - Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced results for the first quarter 2004, highlighted by double-digit sales growth in RV chassis and the completion of several operating improvements. The Charlotte, Mich.-based ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announcement
HONG KONG, April 28 -- The following was released today by Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited : BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1114) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BYE-LAWS OF THE COMPANY AND ADOPTION OF A NEW SET OF BYE-LAWS The Director ... Continue reading
Customers Reveal Low Awareness Of Full Potential For Telematics In Commercial Vehicles Commercial vehicle telematics is forecast to be incorporated in 1.3 million new vehicles per annum, with the total market expected to have crossed the billion Euro mark in 2005. By 2009, the installed base of telematics-enabled vehic ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Issues Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2005
BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 28 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. announced today that it is targeting diluted earnings per share of $2.22 to $2.34 for its fiscal year ending April 30, 2005. The projected diluted earnings per share by fiscal quarter are as follows: Projected Period Period Ending Diluted EPS 1st Quarter 7-31-04 $ ... Continue reading
Aras Corporation Announces Aras APQP Plus for Automotive Suppliers
TROY, Mich.--April 28, 2004-- Aras APQP Plus is First to Bring Broader Business Value to APQP and PPAP Processes by Delivering Them in the Context of Enterprise PLM Framework Aras Corporation, a provider of practical Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced at the fourth annual AUTOe Conference in ... Continue reading
ARKONA Announces Competitive Upgrade for EDS ARG Dealerships
SALT LAKE CITY--April 28, 2004--ARKONA Inc. (OTCBB: ARKN), the emerging leader in dealer management solutions for automobile and powersports dealerships, announces the development of tools and in-house expertise necessary to rapidly convert and migrate Electronic Data System's (EDS) dealer management systems data to AR ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., April 28 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. The Company reported record first quarter revenues, net income available to common shareholders and funds fro ... Continue reading
Coalition Announces 1st Annual List of Colorado's Best Workplaces for Commuters
DENVER--April 28, 2004-- 151 employers representing nearly 90,000 workers qualify for EPA's growing list of Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM) Today, Colorado's Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM) Coalition recognized 151 Colorado employers covering nearly 90,000 employees that qualify for EPA's first annual list of Color ... Continue reading
Customer Ratings Empower Travelers
SUFFIELD, Conn., April 28 -- AirportParkingReservations.com, a service offering guaranteed parking reservations for travelers departing from over 65 airports throughout the US and Canada, has unveiled the first (and only) customer-driven rating system to assist travelers in need of airport parking. Shortly after return ... Continue reading
Delphi Connection Systems Marks Release of ExpressCard(TM) Connectors Into Product Portfolio
WARREN, Ohio, April 28 -- Delphi Connection Systems continues to strengthen its growing product support of the computing market with the official release of a series of ExpressCard-compliant connectors, which have been designed to comprehensively meet an emerging standard for next-generation computing systems. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
Digital Recorders Inc. Announces New Frame Agreement With Volvo of Sweden
DALLAS--April 28, 2004--Digital Recorders Inc. (DRI) , a market leader in transit, transportation and law enforcement digital communications and audio enhancement systems, announced today that its Mobitec AB (Mobitec) subsidiary in Sweden has signed a new frame agreement with Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo). As part of t ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--April 28, 2004--Ariba(R), Inc. , the leading Enterprise Spend Management (ESM) solutions provider, announced that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , the world's leading tire manufacturer, expanded its business strategy through Ariba Spend Management solutions to include Ariba(R) Contracts(TM) to co ... Continue reading
Ikona and Magna Advanced Technologies agree to extension of development phase
VANCOUVER, April 28 -- Ikona Gear International, Inc. (IKGI:OTC) ("Ikona"), an innovator and developer of a proprietary patented gearing technology with numerous significant technological advantages and Magna Advanced Technologies ("MAT"), a division of Magna International Inc., announce today that they have mutually a ... Continue reading
Leading Automotive Supplier Implements Agile's Product Lifecycle Management Solution in 12 Weeks SAN JOSE, Calif., April 28 -- Agile Software Corporation , a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Intier Automotive Seating, a subgroup of Intier Automotive, and an innovati ... Continue reading
ITS America Names Iteris Inc. CEO Jack Johnson to Its Board of Directors
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 28, 2004--Iteris Inc., a subsidiary of Iteris Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA)(OTCBB:ITRSB), today announced that its CEO, Jack Johnson, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America. The news came this week during ITS' Annual Meeting in San A ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports First Quarter Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--April 28, 2004--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2004. Sales for the first quarter of 2004 were $111.4 million, a 59% increase from sales of $70.0 million in the first quarter of 2003. Teccor Electronics, which was acquired on July 7, 2003, contributed $24.4 ... Continue reading
NEMAK to Deploy Aras for Enterprise PLM and APQP Compliance
TROY, Mich.--April 28, 2004-- Aras Provides Flexibility for the Automation of Competitive Practices While Maintaining Compliance With Automotive Industry Standards Aras Corporation, a provider of practical Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced at the fourth annual AUTOe Conference in Troy, MI th ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Increases Regular Cash Dividends
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 28 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced a 60 percent increase in its regular cash dividends, reflecting the Company's strong financial position and desire to bring value to its shareholders. Spartan's board of directors declared bi- annual cash dividends of $0.08 per share, or $0.16 per share ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--April 28, 2004--Trident Insurance Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argonaut Group, Inc. , announced the creation of a property and casualty insurance program designed specifically for public water and sewer utilities. Trident will partner with Millennium Insurance Group, a North Carolina-based co ... Continue reading
ZF Announces 2003 Global Sales Results
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, April 28 -- ZF Friedrichshafen AG worldwide sales totaled $10.5 billion (euro 8.9 billion) in 2003. This is a slight decline compared to 2002 figures of $10.9 billion (euro 9.2 billion). North American sales totaled $1.8 billion (euro 1.5 billion), down from $2.4 billion (euro 2 billion) in 20 ... Continue reading
ZF Sales Up 8 Percent in Q1 2004
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, April 28 -- ZF Group announced today an 8 percent sales increase for the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The company reported sales of $2.8 billion (euro 2.4 billion) and expects 5 percent growth over 2003 sales figures. This growth is attributed to investment in new ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports First Quarter 2004 Results
COBURG, Ore., April 28 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today reported revenue for its first quarter ended April 3, 2004. First quarter earnings per share were 40 cents, on record quarterly revenue of $355.0 million. Net income for the first quarter was $11.9 million. Operating income for the first quarter was $19.7 million ... Continue reading
Ulrich Ruetz in Aufsichtsrat der Enginion AG Gewählt
BERLIN, Deutschland, April 28 -- - Ex-BERU-Vorstandschef unterstützt Kommerzialisierung der SteamCell Ulrich Ruetz, ehemaliger Vorstandsvorsitzender der BERU AG, ist in den Aufsichtsrat der Enginion AG gewählt worden. Der studierte Maschinenbauingenieur erweitert die Industrie-Expertise des Unternehmens und unterstü ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Signs Multi-Year Agreement With EDS
Contract Extends EDS Leadership in Delivering IT Solutions to the Automotive Sector DETROIT, April 28 -- EDS today announced a multi-year information technology (IT) agreement with DaimlerChrysler Corporation , further extending its leadership in the automotive industry. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under the ag ... Continue reading
Olds Lang Syne: Last Oldsmobile to roll off assembly line Thursday (How Could This Happen? ed.)
LANSING, Michigan April 27, 2004; The AP reported that the Oldsmobile, the line of cars that started out in 1897 and featured models such as the Rocket 88 and the muscular 442, is coming to an end this week. The last Olds, an Alero, is due to roll off an assembly line Thursday in Lansing, the same city where the brand ... Continue reading
Continuing the Legend: Annual Dale Earnhardt Day Set for April 29th
Championship-Style Celebration Planned for Racing Legend's Birthday ** SAVE THE DATE ** What: The third annual Dale Earnhardt Day will be on Thursday, April 29th - Dale's birthday - to celebrate the seven-time NASCAR champion's life and achievements. This year's festivities will honor Dale's 34 trips to Victory Lane an ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin California Speedway Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Auto Club 500 - California Speedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light team are taking chassis #203 to California Speedway this weekend. ... Continue reading
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., April 27 -- A project team led by Air Products including automakers, an energy company, two California universities, and a public agency will work together to further demonstrate and validate advancements in hydrogen-based transportation infrastructure. This ambitious five-year program will be funde ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $100 Million Stock Repurchase Plan
FORT WORTH, Texas--April 27, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. today announced that its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan for up to $100 million. AmeriCredit may purchase the stock from time to time, depending on market conditions, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. "We are contin ... Continue reading
ATNG Announces Restructuring for Profit
FENTON, Mich.--April 27, 2004--ATNG Inc. (OTCBB:ATNG) announced today that a reorganization is in process to acquire the most promising strategic partners on May 12, 2004. According to Robert Simpson, Chairman-CEO of ATNG Inc., "1st US Holdings d/b/a Price Right Automotive Group (PRAG) has opened the first of several n ... Continue reading
CONCORD, ON, April 27 -- Decoma International Inc. (TSX:DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) will announce financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, on Monday, May 3, 2004. The announcement will be made at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontari ... Continue reading
Exco Technologies Limited - Second Quarter ended March 31, 2004
Quarterly Dividend Declared TORONTO, April 27 -- Exco Technologies Limited (TSX- XTC) today announced results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2004. In addition, the Company announced that a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0125 per share will be paid June 30, 2004 to shareholders of record on June 16, 2004. ------- ... Continue reading
Miller Named President, International Tire Division
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 27 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY has named Harold C. Miller, President, International Tire Division, effective May 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Miller's new assignment is the result of a realignment within Cooper's tire group to better focus on target market ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web
COBURG, Ore., April 27 -- In conjunction with its first quarter earnings release, Monaco Coach Corporation invites you to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 28, 2004. What: Monaco Coach Corporation Conference Call When: Wednesday, April 28, 1:00 ... Continue reading
MPA To Present at the Wall Street Analyst Forum's 51st NYC Analyst Conference
LOS ANGELES--April 27, 2004--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured starters and alternators for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that MPA's Chairman and CEO Selwyn Joffe will make a presentation to analysts and portfolio managers at The Wall Street Analyst F ... Continue reading
National Instruments Increases Quarterly Dividend by 50 Percent
AUSTIN, Texas--April 27, 2004--The National Instruments Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share on the company's common stock payable on June 1, 2004 to shareholders of record on May 11, 2004. The dividend represents an increase of 50 percent compared to the previous quarterly dividend, wh ... Continue reading
RC2 Reports 2004 First Quarter; Sales increase, cash flow strong, debt reduced
OAK BROOK, Ill.--April 27, 2004--RC2 Corporation , today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. First quarter net sales increased 44.7% to $61.3 million compared with $42.4 million for the first quarter a year ago and by 4.1% compared with pro forma first quarter 2003 net sales of $58.9 milli ... Continue reading
Richard E. Dauch to Address Detroit Economic Club on Issues Facing Detroit
DETROIT, April 27 -- On May 10, 2004, American Axle's Co- Founder, Chairman and CEO Richard E. Dauch will address the Detroit Economic Club to provide insights on issues Facing Detroit. Dauch's Speech is titled, "Detroit - In The Cross Hairs." The meeting will be held at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit beginning at ... Continue reading
Tech/Ops Sevcon Reports Second Quarter Results
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--April 27, 2004--Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. (AMEX symbol TO) reported that net income for its second fiscal quarter was $142,000, or $.05 per diluted share, compared to last year's results when the Company had net income of $211,000, or $.07 per diluted share. Revenues for the second quarter were $7,273, ... Continue reading
U.S. Department of Energy Selects Delphi to Help Address Heavy-Duty Truck Idling Issue
DOE looks to Delphi to speed development of solid-oxide fuel cell auxiliary power units for commercial vehicles Technology will help reduce emissions from truck idling while saving fuel TROY, Mich., April 27 -- Delphi Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to help develop a solid oxide fuel cell ... Continue reading
BMW to Participate in Research Project With Hydrogen-Powered 7 Series Cars
US Department of Energy approves Hydrogen fuel demonstration project WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 27 -- The U. S. Department of Energy today awarded a grant to a partnership, which includes BMW and is led by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., for a combined research project titled "Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastru ... Continue reading
Dodge Teleconference with Rusty and Larry
Tuesday, April 27, 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue Talladega Recap, California Advance 704-975-3232 RUSTY WALLACE (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge) TALLADEGA RECAP "We had a poor qualifying run, but in the race the car handled fine. It handled great and it was running good. I was just logging laps ... Continue reading
Stephens Named President, North American Tire Division
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 27 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has named D. Richard Stephens, President, North American Tire Division, effective May 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Stephens' new assignment is the result of a realignment within Cooper's tire group to better focus on target m ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Names Pat Brown Vice President, Global Branding & Communications
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 27 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY has named Patricia J. Brown, Vice President, Global Branding and Communications, effective May 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Brown's new assignment is the result of a realignment within Cooper's tire group to better focus on t ... Continue reading
Ford & BP to Build Hydrogen Fleets & Fueling Stations in California, Florida, & Michigan
Part of U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Project DETROIT, April 27 -- Ford Motor Company and BP plc are announcing a major initiative aimed at moving the United States closer to a hydrogen economy. Ford intends to place up to 30 hydrogen-powered vehicles, and BP plans to build a network of fueling stations to support ... Continue reading
Bazemore in thick of Funny Car battle going into Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY RACE DATES: APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE IN THICK OF FUNNY CAR BATTLE GOING INTO BRISTOL BRISTOL (Tenn.) ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY RACE DATES: APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BRISTOL ON SCELZI'S HIT LIST BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 27, 2004) - Except fo ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Stock Purchase Proposal
In Accordance with Provisions of Article 210 of Japan's Commercial Code TOKYO, April 27 -- DENSO Corporation (the "Company") announced that its board of directors agreed to present to shareholders a stock repurchase proposal (in accordance with Article 210 of Japan's Commercial Code). This proposal will be presented on ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Year-end Financial Results
Global Consolidated Net Sales Rise Nearly 10 Percent TOKYO, April 27 -- DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004: * Consolidated net sales totaled 2,562.4 billion yen (US$24.2 billion), a 9.8 percent increase from the previous year. * Operating income totaled 1 ... Continue reading
DENSO Introduces New Management System to Begin in June
TOKYO, April 27 -- DENSO Corporation today announced a new management system, set to take effect after the annual stockholders meeting in June. The new management system will be composed of a board of directors and non-board managing officers. The current system consists only of a board of directors. The number of boar ... Continue reading
DENSO to Issue Additional Stock Options
TOKYO, April 27 -- DENSO Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has decided to issue stock options for its directors, managing officers and employees in Japan, after it acquires approval from shareholders at the 81st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 24. Up to 1,300,000 stocks and up to 13 ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Replacement of Tractor Fleet
CORALVILLE, Iowa--April 27, 2004--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today the replacement of their entire tractor fleet. The new trucks will be the International 9400i model. The delivery of new trucks and the trade-in of the current fleet will begin in May and is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2006. Mr. Rus ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Increased Quarterly Dividend and Stock Repurchase Program
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 27, 2004--PACCAR's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of twenty cents ($.20) per share, payable on June 4, 2004, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2004. This is a 33 percent increase compared to the previous regular quarterly di ... Continue reading
Progress Energy Florida and DEP Selected for Hydrogen Project
Partnership With Ford & BP Part of U.S. Dept. of Energy Hydrogen Project ORLANDO, Fla., April 27 -- Progress Energy Florida and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) have been selected by Ford Motor Company and BP America to partner in a major initiative aimed at moving the United States closer to a ... Continue reading
The EPA Approves Second EnerTeck Corporation Diesel Fuel Additive Product
STAFFORD, Texas, April 27 -- EnerTeck Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ETCK) (the "Company") announced today that on March 30, 2004, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") approved the registration of the Company's second diesel engine treatment and fuel additive product known as EnerBurn EC5931A. The EPA registr ... Continue reading
NEXCUP Chevy Notes - Johnson & Knaus Transcript, Apr 27
GM RACING, CHEVROLET Contact: Nancy Wager NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference GM Racing Communications April 27, 2004 nmwager@aol.com This week's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Teleconference featured Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo and his crew chief, Chad Knaus. Johnson and Knaus discuss the ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray California Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 704-500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Auto Club 500 Race Advance May 2, 2004, FOX Television, 3:00 p.m. ET MEDIA NOTE: To view the 2004 Texaco/Havoline Racing Media Guide, please visit http ... Continue reading
Project to Showcase International Cooperation and Education about Hydrogen WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that a team consisting of ChevronTexaco Corp., Hyundai Motor Co. and UTC Fuel Cells has been selected to lead a five-year demonstration and validation project designed t ... Continue reading
Featherlite 1st Quarter Earnings Top $1.2 Million
CRESCO, Iowa--April 27, 2004--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers, transporters and luxury motorcoaches, today reported net income of $1.2 million, or $0.16 cents per diluted share, on sales of $56.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. This compares wit ... Continue reading
- Project to Provide Real-World Experience for Emerging Fuel Cell Technology DETROIT, April 27 -- DaimlerChrysler and BP plc will collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy and other organizations to field-test fuel cell vehicles in the United States beginning this year, the next step in bringing the clean, efficie ... Continue reading
F-Cell vehicle used for daily UPS express package delivery AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 27 -- DaimlerChrysler continues its leadership in the development of viable fuel cell vehicles with the first fuel cell vehicle used in a real-world business application in North America. The program is a collaborative effort between ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings Share Growth
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 27, 2004--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2004, representing 42 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading
New Month, New Luck, For Stremme in California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com New Month, New Luck, For Stremme in California Ontario, CA (May 1, 2004) â“ David Stremme is anxious to put the month of April behind Team TRIMSPA. Stremme entered the month ninth in Busch Series points, however ... Continue reading
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