REVISED Motorock Trans-Am Series Points Following Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CORRECTION: REVISED MOTOROCK TRANS-AM SERIES POINTS FOLLOWING TOYOTA GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH INDIANAPOLIS (April 29, 2004) ‹ The championship points following the April 18 Motorock Trans-Am Series race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Lo ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International, Inc. 1st Quarter Sales and Earnings Conference Call
Wednesday, May 5, 2004 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time ANDERSON, Ind., April 29 -- You are cordially invited to participate in the Delco Remy International, Inc. 1st Quarter Conference Call with Thomas J. Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer; Raj Shah, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and David E. ... Continue reading
Jaguar and Land Rover North America Announce Executive Appointments
IRVINE, Calif., April 29 -- Jaguar and Land Rover North America today announced a series of executive appointments. "We are making adjustments in our senior leadership in order to provide greater brand focus in the planning and execution of marketing and sales activities as well as to better align our US organization w ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Tandem Drive Axle Now Available on Volvo VN
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 29 -- Dana Corporation announced today that its Dana(R) Spicer(R) Torsionally Tuned-40TM (DST40) tandem drive axle is now available for the Volvo VN from Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "We are very pleased to extend our drive axle technolo ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship kicks off this weekend!
April, 29, 2004 For immediate release; Third season starts at Goodwood! Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels starts this weekend. GOODWOOD, ONTARIO - The third season of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels will get underway this weekend with t ... Continue reading
1-800-Radiator Keeps Your Father's Oldsmobile On The Road
BENICIA, Calif.--April 29, 2004--Today the last Oldsmobile is rolling off the assembly line in Lansing, Michigan, marking the end of a car brand that dates back to 1897. However, Olds owners and enthusiasts will still be able to keep their cars on the road with after-market car parts from online auto parts suppliers su ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Initiates Quarterly Dividend Program
DETROIT, April 29 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on June 28, 2004 to stockholders of record on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock as ... Continue reading
Audi Sponsors k.d. lang 2004 Symphony Tour
Tour runs from April 30 - October 17, 2004 throughout North America AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 29 -- Audi of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be the presenting sponsor for 24 markets of k.d. lang's upcoming tour across the United States and Canada. "Audi presents k.d. lang" will showcase lang's incompa ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Promotes Alan Smith to Regional Vice President
ATLANTA, April 29 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announced the appointment of Alan Smith to Regional Vice President -- West. In one of two newly created positions, Smith will oversee all aspects of sales, service, revenue and expense for the western half of the U.S. Smith will repo ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Promotes John McCormick to Regional Vice President
ATLANTA, April 29 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announced the appointment of John McCormick to Regional Vice President - East. In one of two newly created positions, McCormick will oversee all aspects of sales, service, revenue and expense for the eastern half of the U.S. McCormic ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems Announces First Quarter 2004 Conference Call
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--April 29, 2004--Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD) will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter results on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 7:00 a.m. PDT (10:00 a.m. EDT). Access to the call may be obtained by calling the operator at (416) 640-1907 prior to the scheduled start time. A playb ... Continue reading
Bank Holiday Breakdowns Leave Brits Stranded
LONDON, April 30 -- Unprepared motorists could see themselves stranded on busy Bank Holiday roads this weekend because they don't carry the right equipment in the car, new research reveals today. And if they do break down, topping the poll of the person they'd most like to be stuck in the car with is motor mouth Jeremy ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce April 2004 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's April Sales. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
TROY, Mich., April 29 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation , will hold a conference call with automotive institutional investors, security analysts, news media representatives, and other interested parties on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). Collins & Aikman Chairman and CEO, David Stockman and Vice Chairman and CF ... Continue reading
Continental Public Relations Campaign Takes First Place in APRC 'Excellence in PR' Awards Program
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 29 -- Continental Automotive Systems, a unit of Continental AG, and its public relations firm John Bailey & Associates, Inc. (JB&A), captured the first place award for Excellence in Trade Media Relations, presented at the third annual Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) Excellence in A ... Continue reading
Delphi and UAW Finalize New Hire Wage and Benefit Supplement
TROY, Mich., April 29 -- Delphi Corporation and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, UAW, finalized a seven-year Supplement to the 2003 UAW-Delphi National Agreement, setting new wage and benefit levels for future hires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Falcon Financial Investment Trust Closes New Warehouse Facility
STAMFORD, Conn., April 29 -- Falcon Financial Investment Trust , a specialty finance company focused on the business of originating and servicing loans to automotive dealers, announced today that it has closed a $150 million warehouse facility with iStar Financial Inc. , which may be increased to $200 million at Falcon ... Continue reading
First Alaska Clean Energy Symposium to Explore Clean Energy, Fuels and Technologies
PASADENA, Calif.--April 29, 2004-- WestStart & US Army National Automotive Center (NAC) Organize Innovative Industry/Policy/Military Conference to Advance National Dialog on Clean Energy In the face of rapidly rising fuel costs, what are the clean energy sources and fuels of the nation's future, and what technologies a ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Victims' Legal Team Settle Texas Door Latch Case
Door Latch Failure Blamed for the Deaths of Two Texas Women Potentially 4.1 Million Ford Vehicles Possess the Same Safety Problem MCALLEN, Texas, GEORGETOWN, S.C., MT. PLEASANT, S.C., April 29 -- Gonzalez & Associates Law Firm P.C., Bell Law Firm, and Motley Rice LLC, today make public the resolution of the Guzman sist ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--April 29, 2004--International Rectifier today reported pro forma earnings of $29.8 million (or $0.43 per share) in the March quarter compared to $24.6 million (or $0.36 per share) in the December quarter, and $12.1 million (or $0.19 per share) in the prior-year quarter. The pro forma March quarter e ... Continue reading
Iteris' Vantage Video Detection Systems Improve Traffic Flow and Reduce Driver Delays in San Antonio
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 29, 2004--Iteris, Inc., a subsidiary of Iteris Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA)(OTCBB:ITRSB), today announced that the City of San Antonio, the nation's 8th largest city and host of this week's 14th Annual ITS America Conference (ITS), has now installed 150 of its 1100 intersections with Iteris' Vant ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Awarded Global Facility Management Contract With Agilent Technologies
Five-Year Agreement Covers 17 Million Sq. Ft. in 254 Locations Across 30 Countries Worldwide MILWAUKEE, April 29 -- Johnson Controls, Inc., a global leader in facility management and control, announced today that Agilent Technologies has awarded the company a contract for the facilities management of its entire global ... Continue reading
- Mazda to Bring Famed Le Mans Class Winner to Sports Car Invitational - IRVINE, Calif., April 29 -- In 1984 the Lola T616 Mazda racecars made motorsports history. This weekend at the Road and Track U.S. Sports Car Invitational, the Mazdas make a triumphant return as fans have a rare opportunity to see them complete th ... Continue reading
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--April 29, 2004--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts distributor, today announced a 163% increase in its sales revenues, a 377% increase in its net income and a 500% increase in its earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2004 compared to the same ... Continue reading
Modine Expands Global Presence through Acquisition in Asia
RACINE, Wis.--April 29, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today, with the signing of a definitive asset purchase agreement, a major expansion into Asia through the acquisition of the Automotive Climate Control Division ("ACC") of WiniaMando Inc. The acquisition is expected to increase Modine's revenue by mor ... Continue reading
Murray Goes TRO with Nylim Retirement Plan Services
NORWOOD, Mass.--April 29, 2004--NYLIM Retirement Plan Services, a division of New York Life Investment Management LLC (NYLIM), announced that it has been appointed as total retirement outsourcing (TRO) provider for Murray, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lawnmowers, snow-throwers, go-karts, and other outdoor power equi ... Continue reading
Website Provides 24/7 Service to Obtain and Maintain Compliant Auto ID Cards BALA CYNWYD, Pa., and DARIEN, Conn., April 29 -- Philadelphia Insurance Companies announced today the launch of AutoIDweb, a new service on its AccessPHLY Agent Web Portal. AutoIDweb provides agents access to their commercial auto policies wit ... Continue reading
DULLES, Va.--April 29, 2004-- Over 1 Million Enter Unprecedented AOL Sweepstakes in Strong Showing of Antispam Solidarity Members of America Online enjoy being in the driver's seat when it comes to fighting spam. But one lucky member truly IS in the driver's seat - thanks to AOL's Antispam Sweepstakes, which awarded th ... Continue reading
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--April 29, 2004-- Focus on Key Measurements Assists in Improved Performance Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system using wireless and Internet technologies for the automotive retail industry, today announced the signing of Vann Y ... Continue reading
Tarry Shebesta, to Speak about E-Commerce and Auto Leasing at NVLA Conference
Tarry Shebesta, to Speak about E-Commerce and Auto Leasing at NVLA Conference in Vancouver CINCINNATI--April 29, 2004--Tarry Shebesta, president of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), will be speaking at the National Vehicle Leasing Association's annual conference. The Vancouver event being held May 12-15, is a f ... Continue reading
Transpro, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2004 Results
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--April 29, 2004--Transpro, Inc.(AMEX: TPR): -- Net Sales Increase 16% -- Generates Operating Income But Small Net Loss -- Improved Operating Cash Flow -- Company Accelerates Expiration of Shareholder Rights Agreement Transpro, Inc. (AMEX: TPR) today announced net sales for the first quarter 2004 of $61 ... Continue reading
--The Hot Hybrid Car That Has a "Wait List" of 21,000 Buyers Across the U.S. Several Toyota Prius' will be on display as Thrifty Car Rental receives the first shipment for its rental fleet in Seattle -- becoming one of the few auto rental centers on the West Coast to spotlight the popular gas-electric hybrids. What: Po ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--April 29, 2004--Polaris Industries this week was awarded a 5-year, $10.3 million contract by the United States Department of Defense's Special Operations Command for the production and delivery of up to 700 Polaris all-terrain vehicles. U.S. military forces in Afghanistan and Iraq currently use Polaris ATV ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Announces 90th Anniversary Show Trailer Road Tour
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--April 29, 2004--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans and Tautliner(R) curtainsided trailers which is celebrating its 90th year as America's oldest trailer manufacturer, announces the launch of its 90th Anniversary Show T ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Completion of Supplemental Agreement Negotiations With UAW
DEARBORN, Mich., April 29 -- Visteon Corporation today announced a tentative agreement on a Visteon Supplemental Agreement with the United Auto Workers for future hires at its UAW Master Agreement facilities. The seven-year agreement will allow Visteon to hire new workers at wage and benefit levels significantly below ... Continue reading
NEW YORK and STUTTGART, Germany, April 29 -- Following its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG issued the following statement: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020212/DCXLOGO ) In light of current media reports, the Supervisory Board felt compelled once more to reaffirm during today's ... Continue reading
Toyoda Gosei's Fuel Systems Manufacturing Gets a New Home
BRIGHTON, Mich., April 29 -- While other companies may be moving their manufacturing out of Michigan, TG Fluid Systems USA Corporation (TGFSUS), the North American fuel systems manufacturer for Toyoda Gosei, announced today that it will be staying in Brighton and moving its manufacturing operations into a larger facili ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Quarterly Dividend
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--April 29, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share payable on June 1, 2004 to shareholders of record on May 10, 2004. About UnitedAuto UnitedAuto, which has pursue ... Continue reading
Modine buys South Korean Company
This release hit the wires today. We are a $1 Billion dollar business specializing in thermal technology that is acquiring a nearly 200 million dollar company in South Korea, with factories in China. The acquisition will give us instant presence in Asia and hopefully help us win even more auto business, because the new ... Continue reading
Drive Safer America! Statement
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The following statement is being issued by Drive Safer America!: We have reviewed the preliminary Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data released yesterday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding traffic deaths and injuries in 2003. We are concerned to see that al ... Continue reading
Delphi and UAW Finalize New Hire Wage and Benefit Supplement
TROY, Mich., April 29 -- Delphi Corporation and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, UAW, finalized a seven-year Supplement to the 2003 UAW-Delphi National Agreement, setting new wage and benefit levels for future hires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Delphi and UAW Finalize New Hire Wage and Benefit Supplement
TROY, Mich., April 29 -- Delphi Corporation and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, UAW, finalized a seven-year Supplement to the 2003 UAW-Delphi National Agreement, setting new wage and benefit levels for future hires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
ANDRETTI GREEN RACING BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR INDIANAPOLIS 500
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
International Truck and Engine Receives Large Class 8 Truck Order from Heartland Express
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--April 29, 2004--Heartland Express, Inc., a leading truckload carrier, has placed an order for 2,800 International(R) 9400i trucks to replace its current fleet of trucks over the next three years, International Truck and Engine Corporation announced. Russell Gerdin, Heartland Express's president and c ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Supervisory Board Issues Statement Following Today's Meeting
NEW YORK and STUTTGART, Germany, April 29 -- - The Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG today decided that Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard will not assume his responsibility as head of the Mercedes Car Group. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020212/DCXLOGO ) Professor Juergen Hubbert will continue to be responsibl ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Reports Large Increase in First-quarter Earnings
Welcome [Sign In] To track stocks & more, Register Financial News Enter symbol(s) BasicPerformanceReal-time MktDetailedChartResearchOptionsOrder Book Symbol Lookup SEOUL, South Korea April 29, 2004; The AP reported that Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest automaker, said Thursday that first-quarter net earnings ro ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler-supervisory board meeting underway
FRANKFURT, April 29, 2004; Reuters reported that a meeting of DaimlerChrysler AG's (XETRA:DCXGn.DE - News) supervisory board began around 1400 GMT on Thursday in New York, a company spokesman said. Sources close to the situation have said that the board is likely to discuss Chief Executive Juergen Schrempp's future aft ... Continue reading
Tarry Shebesta, to Speak about E-Commerce and Auto Leasing at NVLA Conference in Vancouver
CINCINNATI--April 29, 2004--Tarry Shebesta, president of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), will be speaking at the National Vehicle Leasing Association's annual conference. The Vancouver event being held May 12-15, is a forum for industry leaders to discuss current markets, legislation, and other issues affecti ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports Record First-Quarter Net Income
* Total store revenue growth of 8% * Record first-quarter operating income of $181 million, up 6% * Company raises full-year EPS outlook by $0.03 to the range of $1.43 - $1.48 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 29 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today reported first- quarter net income of $87.3 m ... Continue reading
Spirit Harley-Davidson to Host Maintenance Course for Women on May 1
PITTSBURGH, April 29 -- The month of May has always had connections to women. It is Mother's Day. Race for the Cure is held to raise money for breast cancer. And for the third year, Spirit Harley-Davidson is jumping in to honor women by offering a free maintenance course for women bike riders on Saturday, May 1 at 1 p. ... Continue reading
Gentex Begins Shipping for New Hyundai SUV
ZEELAND, Mich., April 29 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior auto-dimming mirrors with a built-in compass display for the new Hyundai Tucson, a compact SUV. The Tucson will be sold worldwide. Gentex auto-dimming mirr ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Increases First-Quarter 2004 Operating Profit by 10%
-- Group operating profit of $1.9 billion higher than prior-year level -- Mercedes Car Group as expected posts operating profit lower than high level of prior-year -- Chrysler Group records significant operating profit improvement -- Commercial Vehicles division increases unit sales, revenues and earnings -- Services a ... Continue reading
RAC Auto Windscreens Finds Worst Bank Holiday Traffic Black Spot
CHESTERFIELD, England, April 29 -- - With picture The stretch of motorway between J10 and J16 on the M25 is officially the worst for congestion in the UK, says RAC Auto Windscreens. The 18-mile route topped the list of top ten Bank Holiday motorway black spots. A combination of heavy traffic and roadworks along the M25 ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Reports First-Quarter Earnings
HOUSTON--April 29, 2004--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today reported first-quarter net income of $10.5 million, or $0.45 per diluted share. This includes an after-tax charge of $4.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, resulting from the previously announced redemption of the company's 1 ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Reports First Quarter 2004 Results
NOVI, Mich.--April 29, 2004--Tower Automotive, Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2004 and updated 2004 earnings guidance. First Quarter Highlights: -- Exceeded first quarter earnings guidance -- Revenues of $781 million, up 6.6% from prior year -- Launches challenging, but on-track -- Earn ... Continue reading
AAA Travel Voted 'Michigan's Best' for Third Year in a Row
DEARBORN, Mich., April 29 -- AAA Travel -- the largest leisure travel agency in Michigan -- has been voted by readers of The Detroit News as "Michigan's Best Travel Agency" for a third consecutive year. More than 15,000 people returned ballots during the five-week survey, rating 19 categories from restaurants to recrea ... Continue reading
Amerigon Announces First Quarter Results Release and Conference Call Date
DEARBORN, Mich., April 29 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced plans to release its first quarter results on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern), and to host a conference call at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) that same day. Conference Call Toll free dial-in number: 888-694-4728 International dial-in number: 973-9 ... Continue reading
Bel Reports Higher Revenue and Net Earnings For First Quarter of 2004
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--April 29, 2004--Bel Fuse Inc. today announced higher unaudited revenue and net earnings for the first quarter of 2004. For the three months ended March 31, 2004, revenue increased 70% to $42,357,000 from $24,947,000 for the first quarter of 2003. Gross margin improved to 30% from 28% last year, and i ... Continue reading
Civic Tour Adds Special Giveaways to Complete an Already Perfect Spring Tour
VENICE, Calif.--April 29, 2004-- From a Civic Tour Travel Package To Exclusive Live Music Downloads, Civic Tour Announces Exciting National and Local Media Promotions If winning a customized Honda Civic seems like a long shot, not to worry, fans still have a chance to win other cool Civic Tour prizes. In addition to wi ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., April 29 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. Total revenue for the quarter was a record $298.7 million, up 19.3 percent from the prior year's first quarter. Net income for the quarter was $6.5 million, or $.25 per diluted share, including $ ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2004
DOVER, Del., April 29 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today reported its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. The first quarter historically results in a loss for the Company due to the seasonality of the motorsports business. No major motorsports events were held during the first quarter of 2004. Loss before incom ... Continue reading
DuPont Announces SentryGlas(R) Manufacturing Expansion
WILMINGTON, Del., April 29 -- DuPont today announced plans to add a $15 million glass interlayer manufacturing line at its site in Fayetteville, N.C. The new line will manufacture DuPont(TM) SentryGlas(R) Plus interlayers, high-strength polymer sheets used by glass laminators and window companies to make advanced safet ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Sales for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004
Quarterly Revenues Increased in Each Operating Division RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 29 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today announced preliminary sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 25, 200 ... Continue reading
HondruAuto Achieves Compliance Success with eWatchLine(TM)
Innovative's online compliance solution helps automotive dealership reduce time and costs associated with OFAC and telemarketing compliance PITTSBURGH, April 29 -- Innovative Systems, Inc., a global provider of customer data integration solutions, today announced that HondruAuto is successfully using eWatchLine(TM) to ... Continue reading
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--April 29, 2004-- Leading Automaker Shifts Learning Strategy into High Gear by Using SumTotal Technology to Accelerate New Vehicle Rollouts and Streamline Certification Processes SumTotal Systems, the industry's largest provider of learning and business performance products, services and processes ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Reports Third Quarter Sales and Earnings
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation today reported net income of $16,045,000 or 45 cents per basic and diluted share for the company's third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004. For the corresponding quarter a year ago, net income totaled $18,047,000 or 50 cents per basic and diluted share. Third q ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces First Quarter 2004 Results
CHICAGO--April 29, 2004--LKQ Corporation today reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2004, with revenue of $100.1 million and net income of $5.6 million, representing growth over the first quarter of 2003 of 26.3% and 43.0%, respectively. "Our first quarter results showed revenue growth from acquisitio ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Introduces the New Diamond Chassis
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 29 -- Durability, safety and brilliance -- all characteristics of the new Diamond by Spartan, the latest edition to the Spartan Chassis product line-up that is being unveiled today at the 2004 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind., April 29 - May 1. "The Diamond cha ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Beats Expectations for First Quarter of 2004
QUINCY, Ill.--April 29, 2004--Titan International, Inc. reported net sales of $167.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, up from $129.0 million for first quarter of 2003. Titan achieved the highest income from operations since second quarter 1998 at $11.8 million compared to a loss from operations of $( ... Continue reading
Top Down + Lube Up = Driving Summer Fun
- Mazda Becomes First Automaker to Introduce Sunscreen Alerts - IRVINE, Calif., April 29 -- For safe and enjoyable top-down driving this summer, Mazda reminds drivers that applying sunscreen for protection from the sun could be as important as buckling up before stepping on the gas. To drive this point home, Mazda Nort ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Ease Pain at the Pump with Money-Saving Tips From Alliance to Save Energy
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- As the 2004 summer vacation season approaches, U.S. motorists are already reeling from record-high gasoline prices. To ease pain, the Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips for cutting gas costs: Before Hitting the Road ... * Keep tires properly inflated. Properly inflated tires are safer ... Continue reading
Research Finds Another Glaring Example of Driver Distraction
ZEELAND, Mich., April 29 -- Forget about using cell phones, eating fast food, applying makeup or watching in-vehicle entertainment systems. When it comes to driver distraction, the leading culprit just may be old-fashioned rearview mirror glare. As part of its ongoing market research efforts, Gentex Corporation recentl ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Kurt Johnson Keeps His Nose to the Grindstone Preparing for Bristol
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Keeps His Nose to the Grindstone Preparing for Bristol ACDelco Racing team heads to Thunder Valley ready to defend 2003 title Sugar Hill, Ga., April 28, 2004 - Pro Stock standout Kurt Johnson is off to a strong start as ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Warren Johnson Looks to Solve the Puzzle in Bristol
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Looks to Solve the Puzzle in Bristol GM Performance Parts team aims to duplicate 2002 Thunder Valley Nationals win SUGAR HILL, GA., April 27, 2004 - In the 1980's there was a very popular toy named the Rubik's Cube. It ... Continue reading
Honda Ranks as the Highest Non-Luxury Brand in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
TORRANCE, Calif., April 29 -- Honda vehicles achieved the highest ratings of any non-luxury brand in the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Initial Quality Study (IQS), a survey of new car buyers' perceptions of quality problems such as quality of workmanship, drivability, human factors in engineering and safety-related pr ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 29 -- Spartan(R) is carrying on its reputation for innovation by introducing independent front suspension (IFS) and a full-color electronic display multiplex system on the Spartan Gladiator at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis today. (Booth #2537) Spartan Chassis ... Continue reading
Spartan Offers New Low-Profile 4x4 and Presents Roll Stability Test Results on Fire Rescue Vehicles
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 29 -- Spartan Chassis(TM) is introducing its new Low-Profile 4x4 Advantage chassis and presenting its Roll Stability Control (RSC) test results at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) today in Indianapolis. "Spartan is focused on developing state-of-the-art safety features on our fi ... Continue reading
EBARA BALLARD Introduces Jointly Developed Kerosene Fueled 1 kW Stationary Fuel Cell Generator
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--April 29, 2004-- World's First Kerosene Fuel Cell 1 kW System Begins Verification Testing at Nippon Petroleum Refining Company's Yokohama Refinery Ballard Power Systems' (TSX: BLD) and EBARA Corporation's jointly owned company, EBARA BALLARD, together with Nippon Oil Corporation, announced ... Continue reading
SHEP Technologies Readies Third Generation Hydraulic-hybrid Power System Prototype
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--April 29, 2004-- A World Leader in Hydraulic-Hybrid Power Technology Nears Completion of Demonstration Vehicle as Part of Commercialization Program SHEP TECHNOLOGIES, INC., (OTCBB:STLOF) (BERLIN:IH3), an innovator and developer of hydraulic-hybrid power systems, has taken delivery of the fi ... Continue reading
Bosch Offers Contingency Bonus to Motorock Trans-Am Competitors in 2004
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOSCH OFFERS CONTINGENCY BONUS TO MOTOROCK TRANS-AM COMPETITORS IN 2004 INDIANAPOLIS (April 29, 2004) ‹ Bosch has returned as a contingency sponsor to the Motorock Trans-Am Series this year. Bosch will award $600 per race for fir ... Continue reading
DTE Energy Purchases Stuart Energy Hydrogen Station for Power Park Project
TORONTO--April 29, 2004--Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (TSX: HHO) announced today that DTE Energy has selected a Stuart Energy Station (SES) to fuel its hydrogen technology park project in Southfield, Michigan. DTE Energy has purchased a SES-f to provide clean hydrogen to zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles as ... Continue reading
Hyundai Up, Nissan Falls in Quality Study
DETROIT April 28, 2004; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. (KSE:005380.KS - News) has improved the quality of its cars to match the best Japanese models, while Nissan's (Tokyo:7201.T - News) new made-in-America trucks and SUVs suffer more glitches than average, the latest J.D ... Continue reading
Toyota Remains on Tops in Vehicle Quality With South Koreans Gaining
DETROIT April 28, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that the average initial quality of new cars and trucks rose significantly in the past year, and once-suspect South Korean brands topped U.S. and European rivals for the first time, according to a closely watched study of 2004 models released Wednesday. ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--April 28, 2004--Three 2004 pick-up truck diesel engines will be evaluated for the Southwest Research Institute(R) diesel engine benchmarking program. The GM/Isuzu Duramax 6660, the Ford/International 6.0L Power Stroke(R) and the Dodge/Cummins 600 5.9L diesel engines will be tested beginning in May 2004. "W ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler CEO Offers to Resign
FRANKFURT/DETROIT, April 28, 2004; Mark Thompson and Tom Brown writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Juergen Schrempp offered to resign last week over a management revolt against his plan for a global autos group, sources close to the situation said on Wednesday. "He offered to resign," said ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Statement in Response to J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) 2004
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 28 -- The following is a DaimlerChrysler statement in response to J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) 2004: Chrysler Group's 11-percent improvement in the latest J.D. Power IQS results marks our 14th consecutive year of quality improvement -- a claim that cannot be made by any other manufa ... Continue reading
Best Western Revs Up Speed Rewards(TM) Loyalty Program With Summer Sweepstakes
New Members Earn Chance to Win VIP Trip to 2004 Checker Auto Parts 500 PHOENIX, April 28 -- Best Western, the Official Hotel of NASCAR, is off to the races, introducing a special summer sweepstakes for new members of its recently launched Speed Rewards(TM) frequent guest program. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/p ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Receives Third Consecutive Honda Quality Performance Award
CHICAGO, April 28 -- BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems in Seneca, South Carolina, has been honored by Honda for the third consecutive year for outstanding quality performance over the past 12 months. The facility supplies BorgWarner InterActive Torque Management (ITM)(TM) systems to the Honda of Canada manufacturing faci ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Achieves Record First Quarter 2004 CPOV Sales
* Chrysler Brand Sales Increase 48 Percent Over March 2003 * Dodge Brand Sales 30 Percent Higher Over March 2003 Results AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 28 -- Chrysler Group reported Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) sales of 25,121 units for first quarter 2004, a new sales record and an increase of 18 percent compared to ... Continue reading
Cirrus Logic Reports Fiscal Q4 and FY 2004 Financial Results
AUSTIN, Texas--April 28, 2004--Cirrus Logic Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004, ended March 27, 2004. The company reported fourth quarter revenue of $50.2 million, compared with $55.3 million reported in the third quarter. Fourth quarter gross margin was 52.4 percent, comp ... Continue reading
Continental Honors Employees Who Received Patents
- Several Awarded Patents and Invention Disclosures in 2003 - AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 28 -- Continental recognized the efforts and achievements of its employees who received patents and submitted invention disclosures in 2003, at a celebratory dinner Tuesday night. Now in its third year, the annual dinner pays tribu ... Continue reading
Correction to AMA Schedule at Infineon Raceway
**CORRECTION** Please note that the time of Saturday's Superbike main event at Infineon Raceway has been changed. This event will be run at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, instead of 2 p.m. as previously indicated. This event is part of the Kawasaki Superbike Showdown, which will be held at Infineon Raceway Friday, April ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Showcases New Aerial Product at 2004 FDIC
Fire-Truck Maker Applies Research, Customer Feedback in Developing Next Generation Process and Product BRANDON, S.D., April 28 -- Crimson Fire has taken the production and performance of aerials to new heights, showcasing a streamlined manufacturing process and its first-ever product at this year's Fire Department Inst ... Continue reading
Forum Available to Comment on Diesel's Supreme Court Victory
Who: Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum 301 514 9046 (cell), aschaeffer@dieselforum.org Why: Today the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down a local ban on the purchase of new diesel-fueled vehicles by fleet owners in the Los Angeles region. The decision reaffirms the princ ... Continue reading
GE Fleet Services Awarded ASE Blue Seal of Excellence
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., April 28 -- GE Fleet Services has been awarded the Blue Seal of Excellence from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for the fifth consecutive year. ASE is the industry-leading certification program for automotive professionals and the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence identifie ... Continue reading
General Bearing Corp. Announces Buy-out Group's Intention to Make a Tender Offer at $3.50
WEST NYACK, N.Y.--April 28, 2004--General Bearing Corp. today announced that a group of current stockholders led by Seymour I. Gussack, Chairman of General Bearing's Board of Directors, David L. Gussack, Chief Executive Officer and Director, and Directors Robert E. Baruc and Nina M. Gussack (collectively owning approxi ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Appoints Two New Executives
HOUSTON--April 28, 2004--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced the appointments of Robert T. Ray and Joseph C. Herman to senior management positions. Ray, 44, will become senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer effective May 17, 2004. He will oversee Group 1's ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive Online Research Powers Award-Winning Volvo Ad Campaign
Ads aimed at gay audience snag an ARF David Ogilvy award for exemplary use of market research ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 28 -- Harris Interactive(R) research was recognized for driving the success of the award-winning Volvo ad campaign that specifically targeted gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) consumers. The ... Continue reading
Put Your Grads and Dads Back in School with Jim Russell's Racecar Driving Classes
SONOMA, Calif.--April 28, 2004--For career-driven grads and dads on the fast track, the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School will put their motor skills to the test. Even "The Donald" would enjoy being an apprentice under the school's professional racecar driving instructors in Jim Russell's high-speed, open-wheel racecar ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--April 28, 2004--You are invited to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Speedway Motorsports' 2004 first quarter earnings. The conference call will be Wednesday, May 5, 2004, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, you may dial (877) 616-4485 (US/Canada) o ... Continue reading
Tennessee Honors the Spouse of Nissan President/CEO with the Official Naming of an African Violet
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--April 28, 2004--The State of Tennessee, through the generous support of a world renowned commercial flower grower located here, has honored the wife of Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., by presenting her with a special flower officially named in her honor. Rita Ghosn, an a ... Continue reading
Textron Declares Quarterly Dividend
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--April 28, 2004--The Board of Directors of Textron Inc. today declared a quarterly dividend of thirty-two and a half cents ($0.325) per share on the company's Common Stock. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of fifty-two cents ($0.52) per share on Textron's $2.08 Cumulative Conve ... Continue reading
WomanMotorist.com Maintenance Chat 04/29/2004
WomanMotorist.com Maintenance Chat 04/29/2004 --------------------------------------- Maintenance and Service Q & A Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific Time ASE Certified Master Technician, Pete Bilotta, will chat live with WomanMotorist.com readers for about an hour. Mr. Bilotta will answer your ... Continue reading
Racing Through the Years at the Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair Celebrates 94th Anniversary of Auto Racing! In 2004 the Illinois State Fair celebrates the 94th anniversary of competitive auto racing as part of the fair's entertainment lineup, and Track Enterprises celebrates the beginning of a second decade as auto racing promoter at the fair. Track Enterprises ... Continue reading
Hybrid Prius Debuts as Rental Available by the Day or the Week
--The Hot Hybrid Car That Has a "Wait List" of 21,000 Buyers Across the U.S. Several Toyota Prius' will be on display as Thrifty Car Rental receives the first shipment for its rental fleet in Seattle -- becoming one of the few auto rental centers on the West Coast to spotlight the popular gas-electric hybrids. What: Po ... Continue reading
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