'What Would the Friends Characters Drive?' Answered by Edmunds.com's Automotive Experts
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 30 -- Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com/ ), the premier online resource for automotive information, has prepared an automotive analysis of the characters on NBC's top television sitcom, Friends. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO ) "Some say 'you are what you ... Continue reading
Mini Cooper S Cabrio: Perfection for Drop-hedonists
Mini will add the just announced supercharged 125 kW MINI Cooper S engine to its new Cabrio family. The MINI Cooper S Cabrio sets a new standard of driving fun thanks to its performance and agility. The new model uses a supercharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine equipped with an intercooler to produce a maximum output ... Continue reading
Mazda Introduces Verisa New Compact
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced the name of a new compact car—Mazda Verisa. Powered by a 1.5-liter engine, Mazda Verisa is scheduled to go on sale in Japan during the summer of 2004. The name “Verisa” has been created by combining two words: the Italian word ’verita’ (which means & ... Continue reading
Former Goodyear GM Dan Martin Appointed Vice President of Sales; John Davis Becomes Vice President of After Sales Services; Luc Van Herle Promoted to Director of Product Planning RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 30 -- Fleetwood RV today announced several key management appointments and promotions. Dan Martin was appointed Vice ... Continue reading
ChevronTexaco Announces $1 Million Birthday Bash Consumer Promotion
Media Contacts: Jason Wise, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (704) 500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Greer McVay, ChevronTexaco (925) 790-6908, gcmcvay@ChevronTexaco.com <mailto:gcmcvay@ChevronTexaco.com> -For Immediate Release- ChevronTexaco Announces $1 Million Birthday Bash Consumer Promot ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON & AUSTIN, Texas--April 30, 2004--Gary Cowger, GM Group Vice President and President of GM North America; and J. Terrence Lanni, Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE, have been named honorary co-chairs of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) 25th Annual National Convention and Business Expo, to be ... Continue reading
AUTOLINE DETROIT EARNS 2004 INTERNATIONAL WHEEL AWARD
LIVONIA, MI -- Autoline Detroit, produced by Blue Sky Productions, has earned first-place honors in the Detroit Press Club Foundation’s 2004 International Wheel Awards competition for its television documentary “The Annual Woodward Dream Cruise.” The Blue Sky crew of John McElroy, Dan Dancer, Peter Hi ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Shows First Star Series(TM) at 2004 FDIC
Trucks Produced for Michigan, Louisiana Fire Department on Display BRANDON, S.D., April 30 -- Firefighters from two departments recently added a "star" to their fire and rescue lineup, thanks to Crimson Fire's all-new fire truck introduction. The fire departments of Marrero Harvey, La., and Ionia, Mich. are the first c ... Continue reading
Dodge and Got Milk? Partner for 100 City 'Shake Stuff Up' Tour
Versatile New Dodge Sprinter Is Vehicle of Choice for Nationwide Grassroots Campaign DETROIT, Mich., April 30 -- The 2004 got milk? Shake Stuff Up Tour has partnered with Dodge as it takes to the road to conduct more than 400 events in 100 cities in a nationwide effort to showcase new milk flavors. In an aggressive und ... Continue reading
Four-Wheeling Thrills Coming to a Town Near You; Jeep Brand Announces 2004 Jeep(R) Jamboree Schedule
* Registration Now Open * New 'Mark A. Smith Rubicon Trail Adventure' AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 30 -- There are spectacular regions of North America you can't see from the paved roads of daily life. Living up to its "go-anywhere, do-anything" motto, the Jeep(R) brand announces dates and locations for its innovative cu ... Continue reading
FullCircle Announces Positive Results of ENC Global's New Marketing Campaign
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 30 -- FullCircle Registry, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FLCR) , today announced that the Company's ENC Global division entered into new service agreements with several automobile dealerships during the month of April 2004. ENC Global's new marketing campaign is currently focused on dealerships located i ... Continue reading
New UOP Web Site Links Process, Products and Services
DES PLAINES, Ill.--April 30, 2004--UOP is pleased to announce the revamp of its web site, www.uop.com. The new site provides updated information from areas of its core businesses, including process licensing, catalysts, adsorbents, custom equipment, consultative services, specialty materials and profitability enhanceme ... Continue reading
Timken to Increase Steel Bar Prices
CANTON, Ohio, April 30 -- The Timken Corporation today announced price increases on steel bar products. Non-contract prices will increase by $30 per ton for all sizes and grades of carbon and alloy steel bars effective with shipments beginning May 10, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) ... Continue reading
Great Photo Opportunities! What: The BMW Ultimate Drive, which benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. As part of its nationwide breast health awareness campaign, BMW invites the public to test-drive one of its 21-car fleet dur ... Continue reading
Evader Selected to Be Environmentally-Friendly Transport Vehicle During 2004 Summer Olympics
ATHENS, Greece--April 30, 2004--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc (www.evader.us) (NASD.OTC: EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology, announced today that the mayor and council of the Greek municipality of Filothei have selected Evader's line of al ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Introduces Smart Vision(TM) Vehicle Monitoring System
Robust Multiplex System Serves as a "Heart Monitor" for Truck BRANDON, S.D., April 30 -- Many of a fire truck's critical functions are controlled by computers, so why not have a monitor just as advanced? That was the challenge that birthed the Smart Vision(TM) system, the next generation in vehicle monitoring. Fire tru ... Continue reading
'Graduated' Driver's Licenses Associated With Lower Teen DUI Rates
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Young drivers in states with more restrictive driver-licensing laws had lower rates of heavy drinking and driving-under-the-influence of alcohol than those in states with less restrictive laws. That is the finding in a new report that utilizes data analysis of 1999, 2000 and 2001 Substance Abuse ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 30 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 352,953 units, up 1.1 percent from the 349,057 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tota ... Continue reading
Ford Purchase of UK Dealership Group Approved
BRUSSELS, April 30, 2004; Reuters reported that The European Commission on Friday approved plans by Ford Motor Co to purchase Polar Motor Group of Britain, currently jointly owned by Ford and Jardine Motors Group of Britain. Polar operates a British network of 40 retail outlets and sells vehicles made by Ford, Mazda an ... Continue reading
Samenvatting: Voorlopige resultaten Volkswagen AG eerste kwartaal 2004
De winst van Volkswagen AG is in het eerste kwartaal van 2004 met 45.6 % gedaald ten opzichte van het eerste kartaal van 2003. De terugval van de winst naar EUR 329 miljoen wordt toegeschreven aan een zwakke markt, met name in de eerste twee maanden van het jaar, en ongunstige ontwikkelingen met betrekking tot de wisse ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Reconfirms 2004 Earnings Outlook at $4.00 Per Share
Announces Second Quarter Guidance DETROIT, April 30 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reconfirmed that it expects earnings results for the full year 2004 to approximate $4.00 per share, excluding the impact of a one-time charge of $23.5 million or $0.28 per ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Present at Robert W. Baird 2004 Growth Stock Conference
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--April 30, 2004-- Live Webcast at 2:05 p.m. CT on May 4, 2004 Arctic Cat Inc. will participate in the Robert W. Baird 2004 Growth Stock Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Ill., on May 4, 2004, at 2:05 p.m. CT. Arctic Cat's chairman and chief executive officer, Christopher Twomey, ... Continue reading
Former Goodyear GM Dan Martin Appointed Vice President of Sales; John Davis Becomes Vice President of After Sales Services; Luc Van Herle Promoted to Director of Product Planning RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 30 -- Fleetwood RV today announced several key management appointments and promotions. Dan Martin was appointed Vice ... Continue reading
IMPCO Schedules Fiscal 2004 First Quarter Conference Call
CERRITOS, Calif., April 30 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc., will hold a conference call to announce its fiscal 2004 first quarter results. The call will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). If you are interested in participating, call (785) 832-1508 five to ten minutes prior ... Continue reading
ORACLE BMW Racing Competes in Europe
Match Race Team at the starting line of Toscana Elba Cup MUNICH, Germany and PORTO AZZURRO, Italy, April 30 -- After achieving third place last weekend at the Congressional Cup in Long Beach, California, helmsman Gavin Brady of ORACLE BMW Racing intends to keep up the good performance on the Mediterranean Sea off the c ... Continue reading
R&B, Inc. Reports Sales and Earnings for the First Quarter Ended March 27, 2004
COLMAR, Pa., April 30 -- R&B, Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 27, 2004. For the first quarter ended March 27, 2004, sales increased 11% to $56.0 million from $50.3 million in the same period last year. Net income in the first quarter of 2004 was $3.3 million compared to net inco ... Continue reading
RCAI Provides Guidance for Fourth Quarter 2004
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--April 30, 2004--RCAI (Reclamation Consulting & Applications, Inc.) (OTCBB:RCAA) today announced guidance for the fourth quarter 2004. Fourth Quarter 2004 Outlook The company expects its fourth quarter product revenue to grow by more than 50 percent sequentially due to the successful development of ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries, Inc. Declares an Increased Cash Dividend
GOSHEN, Ind.--April 30, 2004--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX-STS) (the "Company") announced today an increased cash dividend on its outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock. Stockholders of record as of May 10, 2004, will receive three and one-half cents ($0.035) for each share owned on that date, payable on May 17 ... Continue reading
ZAP Hires Jackson W. Long as Corporate General Counsel
SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 30 -- Transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that Mr. Jackson W. Long has been named as the Corporate General Counsel. As Corporate General Counsel, Mr. Long will work initially on regulatory compliance for ZAP's auto sales, having extensive history working with the ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Launches Brand Licensing Program
First Licensee to Make Spartan(R) Brand Furniture for Fire Stations, Consumers CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 30 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced the launch of a brand licensing program aimed at extending the well-recognized Spartan(R) brand and creating new marketing and revenue opportunities. The Charlotte, Mich.-bas ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 30 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB - News) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will commence its determination of the mechanical efficiency of Torvec's hydraulic pump the week of May 17, 2004. The EPA has indicated that the exact date will depend upon its comple ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Strong First Quarter Operating Results
13% increase in non-GM sales and new business awards further diversifies customer base DETROIT, April 30 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2004. First Quarter 2004 highlights -- Sales to customers other t ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG UK Regulatory Announcement: 1st Quarter Results
WOLFSBURG, Germany-- Interim Report January-March 2004 - Operating profit in first quarter 2004 down 45.6 % against previous year to 329 million EUR owing to weakness of key markets, especially in the first two months, and more difficult exchange rate conditions - Upfront expenditures for new products still at high lev ... Continue reading
Valeo - Ergebnisse des ersten Quartals 2004 Weiterer Anstieg der Marge und Schuldenreduzierung
PARIS, Frankreich, April 30 -- Nach der heutigen Sitzung des Aufsichtsrates gab Valeo die Konzernergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2004 bekannt. In Mio. Euro Erstes Quartal 2004 2003 Änderung Umsatz 2.415 2.440 - 1% Bruttomarge 429 428 Umsatz-% 17,8% 17,5% + 0,3 Punkte Betriebsergebnis 111 109 Umsatz-% 4,6% 4,5% + 0,1 ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Le Mans Notes- Preparation Mixes With Relaxation For LM GT Team
Petersen/ White Lightning – Preparation Mixes With Relaxation For LM GT Team LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2004 – On Sunday, April 25th, Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing set the fastest time in pre-qualifying for this year’s 24 Heures Du Mans. However, the Las Vegas-based race team is not sitting o ... Continue reading
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KREITZ, BROWN, AND PENSINGER ARE NEW SSP WINNERS NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (April 29, 2004) â“ Donnie Kreitz Jr. topped the 410 Sprint Car feature Thursday evening at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, while Bill Brown Sr. won the Northeast Classic Car event and Ch ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG: Zwischenbericht Januar-März 2004
Wirtschaftsredaktion WOLFSBURG, Deutschland--30 April 2004-- Zwischenbericht Januar-März 2004 - Operatives Ergebnis im ersten Quartal 2004 wegen der Schwäche wichtiger Märkte, insbesondere in den ersten beiden Monaten, und verschlechterten Wechselkursrelationen mit 329 Mio. EUR um 45,6 % unter Vorjahr - Vorlei ... Continue reading
Details On Nova Electric Systems Inc.
SOLANA BEACH, CA, April 30 -- Armor Enterprises Inc, (OTCBB: ARME) a Florida Corporation. Armor Investments Inc. (Armor), a public traded Florida Corporation (ARME: OTC BB), recently acquired 100% of the 'rights' and 'assets' of Nova Electric Systems Inc. (Nova), a private Nevada Corporation. One of the strategic partn ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG: Interim Report January-March 2004
WOLFSBURG, Germany--April 30, 2004--Volkswagen AG(FWB:VOW)(LSE:VKW) ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------- Volkswagen Group: Deliveries to customers '000 units 1,203 1,197 + 0.6 Unit sales '000 units 1,273 1,218 + 4.6 Production '000 units 1,316 1,280 + 2.8 Sales revenue million EUR 21, ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Slight Decrease at the Pumps
HOUSTON--April 30, 2004--After three straight weeks of increases, pump prices decreased according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. The Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve dropped three-tenths of a penny, averaging $1.69 a gallon -- about the same as last week. Motorists in San Antonio and Corpus Christi ar ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Slow Downward Trend in Gasoline Prices Continue
LOS ANGELES--April 30, 2004--The average price of gasoline declined throughout much of Southern California last week for the second straight week. But the downward trend is so shallow that there appears to be little hope prices will dip below $2/gallon before the beginning of the summer driving season, according to the ... Continue reading
Clarion Technologies Reports First Quarter 2004 Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 30 -- Clarion Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLAR) today announced financial results for the quarterly period ended March 27, 2004. Clarion's 2004 sales for the first quarter were $29.6 million versus $22.2 million in the first quarter of 2003. The 33% increase in revenue was driven prim ... Continue reading
FORD WEEKLY NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 25, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., April 29 - Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending April 25 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 19,661 49,670 69,331 Canada 4,408 7,328 11,736 Mexico 1,075 537 1,612 Total 25,144 57,535 82,679 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are working ... Continue reading
Last Oldsmobile the Oldest Automotive Brand Name in U.S. Rolls Off Lansing Assembly Line
LANSING, Mich. April 29, 2004; The AP reported that it's the end of the line for the oldest automotive brand name in the United States. The last Oldsmobile rolled off the line Thursday morning at the Lansing Car Assembly plant, which has produced the venerable vehicles for nearly a century. The car, an Alero that will ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Selects New President
TOKYO April 29, 2004; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has picked an executive from the Mitsubishi conglomerate as president and chief executive to replace Rolf Eckrodt, who had been sent by partner DaimlerChrysler AG. The appointment of Yoichiro Okazaki, now a d ... Continue reading
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