Hertz Opens Meriden, CT Location as Part of Suburban Market Expansion
PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 20 -- As part of a company-wide strategy to further expand into suburban markets, The Hertz Corporation has opened a Hertz Local Edition rental car facility in Meriden, Conn., representing Hertz' commitment to serving its suburban clientele who are looking to rent a car for insurance replacement n ... Continue reading
Iteris Holdings Inc. Completes Financing
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 20, 2004--Iteris Holdings (OTCBB:ITRSA) (OTCBB:ITRSB), announced today that it has completed the issuance of $10.1 million of its subordinated convertible debentures to a group of institutional investors. The issuance, net of placement commissions, yielded net proceeds of approximately $9.5 million ... Continue reading
Delphi and XM Introduce 'Roady2' Satellite Radio Receiver
The Smallest, Lightest Satellite Radio to Feature Customizable Stock Quotes and Internal Wireless FM Adaptor NEW YORK, May 20 -- Delphi Corp. , a pioneer of in-vehicle entertainment and electronics and XM Satellite Radio , America's No. 1 satellite radio service, are introducing the new Delphi XM "Roady2" -- an all new ... Continue reading
Visteon's John Slosar to Speak at Telematics Detroit 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., May 20 -- Visteon Corporation's John Slosar, director of electronics product development, will participate as a panelist at the 4th Annual Telematics Detroit 2004 conference on May 25, 2004 in Detroit, MI. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The conference, May 25-26 at Cob ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Reports Positive Results for 2004 First Quarter
* Sales Increase 55%, Including Contributions From Milestone TRW Automotive Asset Acquisition * Company Posts Net Income of $7.7 Million, Including Gain on Valuation of Assets Purchased * Integration Proceeding on Track ALSIP, Ill., May 20 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today reported improved financial resul ... Continue reading
WHAT: African-American executives will have an opportunity to network and gain access to innovative developmental programs at the first African-American Executive Leadership Forum hosted by DaimlerChrysler's African-American Network (DCAAN). The two-day forum, which will host about 150 African- American DaimlerChrysler ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Short Week Ramps Warren Johnson's Work Schedule Even Higher
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Short Week Ramps Warren Johnson's Work Schedule Even Higher GM Performance Parts driver puts in overtime in preparation for NHRA Route 66 Nationals SUGAR HILL, GA., May 19, 2004 - The NHRA's POWERade Drag Racing Series is in the midd ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 20 -- Continental announced today its integrated starter alternator damper (ISAD) is now in production on General Motors Corp.'s hybrid Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-sized pickup trucks. The ISAD system is the first of its kind to be in production on a North American vehicle. "We are ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Kurt Johnson Pulls Double Driving Duties for Joliet Race
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Pulls Double Driving Duties for Joliet Race Defending Route 66 Raceway Pro Stock winner gets behind wheel of ACDelco transporter Sugar Hill, Ga., May 19, 2004 - Kurt Johnson is acknowledged as one of the top drivers in t ... Continue reading
Porsche Extends Its Current 911 Sport Car Range With 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet for MY 2005
ATLANTA, May 20 -- Porsche today announced it is extending its 911 range to include the 911 Turbo S. The new model will be available as both a Coupe and a Cabriolet and will go on sale in August 2004. The Turbo S is based on the 2004 911 Turbo and will join the all-new 911 Carrera and Carrera S in the 2005 model year l ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 20 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at its offices in Dearborn, MI, as scheduled. A quorum of shareholders was present in person or by proxy. The Directors elected to serve until the next annual meeting are Oscar (Bud ... Continue reading
BATON ROUGE, La.--May 20, 2004--APPRO Systems, Inc., the leading provider of automated credit risk management and financial technologies for the lending industry, announced the official introduction of APPRO WebApp, a browser-based data entry module that enables users to submit loan applications directly through the In ... Continue reading
Cox Outsources its IT Department to CGI in 10-Year Contract Valued at GBP 138 million
LONDON, May 20 -- Information technology (IT) and business process services firm, CGI Group Europe Limited, part of CGI Group Inc. (CGI) (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) today announced that Cox Insurance Holdings Plc, one of the largest motor insurers in the UK, has signed a full, end-to- end, ten-year IT outsourcing contract ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports to Host Nationwide Conference Call to Update Shareholders
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 20 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that it has scheduled a nationwide conference call for June 3rd, 2004. Pierre Elliott, CEO, will be hosting a teleconference to update the financial community on the progress of Diamond Powersports, Inc. Expected to attend ... Continue reading
Eaton Named Power Quality Company of the Year
CLEVELAND--May 20, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has been named "Power Quality Company of the Year" by Frost & Sullivan, a worldwide leader in market consulting and intelligence. The award recognizes Eaton's contributions to the electrical Power Quality industry in 2003. "We are very pleas ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Names Allegro MicroSystems Sensors Company of the Year
MIAMI--May 20, 2004--Frost & Sullivan presented its 2004 Sensors Company of the Year Award to Allegro MicroSystems Inc. at last night's Excellence in Industrial Technologies Awards Banquet, in recognition of the company's outstanding management, consistent growth and high-quality products. Frost & Sullivan presents thi ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Names Eaton as 2004 Power Quality Company of the Year
MIAMI--May 20, 2004--Frost & Sullivan presented Eaton Corporation with the Power Quality Company of the Year Award at last night's 2004 Excellence in Industrial Technologies Awards Banquet, in recognition of its worldwide leadership in power distribution, power protection, and power equipment maintenance. Frost & Sulli ... Continue reading
Subaru of Indiana America, Inc. Honors DENSO
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 20 -- Four DENSO companies were honored with Subaru of Indiana America, Inc. (SIA) Quality Achievement Awards at a ceremony at University Inn, West Lafayette, Ind. on May 12. SIA recognized DENSO and other select suppliers for meeting parts and bulk materials quality and delivery requirements. DE ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Amends Offer to Purchase 11-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 20 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company is amending its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation to now seek approximately $130,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 11 5/8 percent Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 (CUSIP Number 880349AA3), rather tha ... Continue reading
CENTRIX Financial Establishes Stronger Presence in Auto Racing
Company Balances Three Major Initiatives Over Summer DENVER, May 20 -- Denver-based CENTRIX Financial's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert E. Sutton, is shuttling back and forth between Indiana and Colorado this month, working on his company's efforts in the Indianapolis 500 and the CENTRIX Financial Grand Pr ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 20 -- In recognition of his accomplishments and outstanding performance in sales and marketing, Gary Wang, account manager for the Japanese transplant division of Freudenberg-NOK, was awarded one of three platinum awards at the 12th Annual Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) Gala, held l ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss FY2004 First-Quarter Earnings
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 20 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it will host a telephone conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal year 2004 first-quarter financial results on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. (ET). To participate by phone, please dial 10 minutes prior to the call: (800) 399-388 ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Motor Home Earns Best Buy Rating from Consumers Digest
FOREST CITY, Iowa--May 20, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc.'s 2004 Itasca(R) Sunova(R) has been recognized as a Consumers Digest Best Buy. Featured in the upcoming June 2004 issue, a Consumers Digest Best Buy is defined as a product that offers the most value for a given amount of money. "We are extremely pleased to re ... Continue reading
Hyundai Taps Autobytel's RPM(R) to Power Nationwide Dealership Service Reminder Program
RPM Helps Hyundai Build Brand Loyalty Through Increased Customer Retention IRVINE, Calif., May 20 -- Autobytel Inc.'s innovative service customer retention program, Retention Performance Marketing (RPM(R)), has been selected by Hyundai Motor America to provide a custom service reminder program for Hyundai's nationwide ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Full Year Net Income Increases 24%
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--May 20, 2004-- Company Reaffirms Forecast for Record 2005 Net Income; Anticipates 19%-27% EPS Growth in 2005 Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 27, 2004 that were in line with the Company's previously announced expectations. Finan ... Continue reading
BOTHELL, Wash.--May 20, 2004-- Company's Scanned Beam Displays Provide Powerful Alternatives to Conventional Displays Microvision, Inc. , a leader in light scanning technology, will exhibit a prototype of its new automotive head-up display, MicroHUD(TM), and a variety of head-worn and hand-held scanned beam displays at ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Western European Vehicle Parc - An Easily Accessible and Detailed Overview
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 20, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of The Western European Vehicle Parc to their offering. The ability to measure the number of vehicles on the road in any country or region provides the bedrock for forecasting the aftermarket, and in W Eur ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 20, 2004-- Total Vehicle Fuel Cell Markets will grow to $98 billion by 2013 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Fuel Cell Transportation Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2007 to 2013 to their offering. Commercialization of fuel cell ... Continue reading
Some Bright Spots Ahead For The Telematics Industry, finds ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--May 20, 2004--The automotive telematics market has shown a pattern of sluggish, controlled growth in recent years, with marked differences in enthusiasm between world regions, according to the most recent quarterly telematics service from ABI Research. Why has OEM telematics market growth been lacklus ... Continue reading
Navistar Reports Second Quarter, First Half Profitability
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--May 20, 2004-- Quality, Cost Reduction, Growth Initiatives Keep Company On Track; Class 8 Market Share In Quarter Highest Since 1998 Navistar International Corporation today reported it was profitable in the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2004, and said its quality improvements and cost ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., May 20 -- The following is a statement from Allan I. Bergman, President and CEO, Brain Injury Association of America: On behalf of the at least 5.3 million Americans currently living with disabilities resulting from traumatic brain injury, the Brain Injury Association of America fully supports the Departme ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Recommends Six Vehicles for Those With Mobility Limitations
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 20 -- In recognition of National Arthritis Month, Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, today issued a list of the top 10 considerations for car-shoppers with mobility limitations such as arthritis. Edmunds.com editors also recommend six ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--May 20, 2004--Auto Financial Group, an online provider of residual-based financing products for credit unions, announced today that it has launched SmartCarAuctions.com, an online auto auction service. SmartCarAuctions.com is designed to be a new remarketing source for credit unions, allowing them to create an ... Continue reading
* Ford Motor Company, with the support of Oscar-winner Sissy Spacek, continues its recognition of "Rosie the Riveter" by unveiling a historic collection of Rosies' stories and World War II memorabilia. * Ford and the National Parks have collected more than 7,500 stories and 150 artifacts from Rosies, some of which will ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., May 20 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) will dedicate the DTI-SAE Global Knowledge Center at Tsinghua University in Beijing with a formal signing ceremony and reception on June 15. A cooperative effort between SAE International and the Delphi Tsinghua Institute (DTI), the Global K ... Continue reading
"Are my headlights on?" Automotive lighting information and discount.
"Are my headlights on?" Whiter, Brighter Light for Improved Night Vision (Save 10% on SilverStar, NOW) Drivers who find it increasingly difficult to see the road at night probably need more than just new glasses. Most drivers may not realize that their vehicle's halogen headlights naturally dim over time. Fortunately, ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
COBURG, Ore., May 20 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced today that its upcoming quarterly cash dividend will be payable on June 15, 2004 to stockholders of record on June 1, 2004. The Company's Board of Directors declared the dividend on May 18, 2004. The Company initially announced on February 23, 2004 the payment ... Continue reading
'Transportation Interpreters' in Dearborn May 24-25 to Begin Training for Summer DEARBORN, Mich., May 19 -- Forty college students from across the country will be in the Detroit area this week to train for a summer to be transportation interpreters in 23 National Parks. The unique Proud Partner Transportation Interpret ... Continue reading
Governor Granholm is Honored for Leadership in Preserving Michigan's Manufacturing Jobs
DEARBORN, Mich., May 19 -- Severstal North America, Inc., the nation's fifth largest integrated steel company, today hosted a dinner reception of 350 industry, business, labor and political leaders in Michigan, to honor Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm for her tireless efforts in preserving and creating manufactu ... Continue reading
Motorists Should Be Very Aware of Bicyclists
BURNSVILLE, Minn., May 19 -- The following is a statement from Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa: As the weather gets warmer, everyone wants to find ways to spend more time outside. That is why it is the perfect time to emphasize the importance of being aware of bicyclists on the road. During summer break, ch ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Indy 500 Practice Report May 19, 2004
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XM Satellite Radio Indy 500 Practice Report May 19, 2004
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Team 7-Eleven Indy 500 Practice Report (May 19, 2004)
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Advance Auto Parts Reports Record First Quarter 2004 Results
Comparable Store Sales Grew 6.9 Percent First Quarter EPS of $0.68 ROANOKE, Va., May 19 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories, today announced record revenue and earnings for its first quarter ended April 24, 2004. Sales increased 11.6% in the first quarter to $1.1 billion ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mont-Tremblant preview
red-eye Terry Borcheller is catching an overnight flight to Québec for this week's Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup races at le Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Despite a five-week break in North American sports-car racing, the Gainesville, Ga., driver has been flat-out, testing for two teams and participating in promo ... Continue reading
Nalley Automotive Group Opens the Largest Lexus Dealership in the Southeast
New Facility Reinforces Nalley's Commitment to Excellence ATLANTA, May 19 -- As part of its pledge to offer the finest experience for potential car-buyers, Nalley Automotive Group has unveiled a state-of-the-art automotive dealership, just a few miles away from the site of Atlanta's oldest Lexus provider. The store mea ... Continue reading
ArcaEx Indy 500 Practice Report (May 19, 2004)
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