DETROIT July 29, 2004; Whether it's a quick commute to soccer practice or a cross-country vacation, GM's new 2005 crossover sport vans (CSVs), including Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana SV6 and Saturn Relay, are outfitted with segment-leading, thoughtful entertainment and convenience features to make ... Continue reading
GM Fuel Cell Curriculum Honored With Environmental Award
DETROIT - General Motors' nationwide in-school fuel cell education program, "Fuel Cells: Driving the Future," was honored with an Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) award by the Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE). The award was announced at their 2004 SAE Government/Industry Meeting at the Lowes L'Enf ... Continue reading
Nissan Motors Reports 4.5 Percent Increase in Profit in 2Q on Sales of New Car Models
TOKYO July 29,2004; The AP reported that Nissan Motor Co., Japan's second biggest automaker, reported a 4.5 percent increase in second-quarter profit on Thursday, crediting surging sales of new car models launched last year. The Tokyo-based Nissan, second in Japan only to Toyota Motor Co., posted a net profit of 123.2 ... Continue reading
Partnership Brings NAIAS and its Exhibitors to Global Audience with One of Television's Most Successful Broadcast Teams DETROIT, July 29 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and NBC Sports announced today their partnership to host a live, two-hour special featuring the world's top automakers and their ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Rebounds With Fivefold Increase in 2Q Profits, but Mercedes Earnings Down
FRANKFURT, Germany July 29, 2004; David Mchugh writing for the AP reported that a strong rebound at former problem case Chrysler helped DaimlerChrysler AG post a fivefold increase in second-quarter profits Thursday, but earnings mainstay Mercedes -- which got a new chief -- saw its earnings slip. Net profit jumped to 5 ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI Wagon
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS You need the space and comfort of a mid-sized car or wagon, but you'd like better fuel economy. None of the currently-available hybrids are the right size, or you may be put off by hybrid complexity. What to do? Think diesel. In particular, think Volkswagen Passat diesel. The TDI-P ... Continue reading
Tuner News: Rinspeed chops the Cayenne
The latest creation of the Swiss design powerhouse and tuner par-excellence will soon celebrate its roll out: The new ‘Rinspeed Chopster'. Rinspeed, renowned for extraordinary conversions and avant-garde prototypes, gives a glimpse of their latest creation: Inspired by the mostly American cult to lower the roof l ... Continue reading
Amerityre Issues Update on Polyurethane Tire Technology
BOULDER CITY, Nev., July 28 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced today that it has submitted two patent applications relating to the method and process for manufacturing tires out of a polyurethane elastomer compound with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. According to Richard Steinke, Amerityre's ... Continue reading
Save The World Air Completes Successful Test of CAT-MATE Anti-Pollution Device
In Independent Tests, Toxic Engine Emissions Cut by Up to 92% LOS ANGELES, July 28 -- Environmental activist Erin Brockovich announced today that, according to independent tests conducted earlier this month at a world-recognized laboratory in Hong Kong, the revolutionary new CAT-MATE anti-pollution device developed by ... Continue reading
American RV and Marine, A FreedomRoads Company, Poised To Expand in Albuquerque
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--July 28, 2004-- Grand Opening Scheduled for Late 2004 Facility Will House New Mexico's First Camping World FreedomRoads, L.L.C., the nation's largest recreational vehicle retailer, today announced that its New Mexico-based dealership, American RV and Marine, is scheduled to open a new store in Albuq ... Continue reading
ATX Postpones Plans for Initial Public Offering
IRVING, Texas--July 28, 2004--Citing adverse market conditions, ATX Group, Inc., today announced that its Board voted to withdraw its initial public offering (IPO). "ATX remains committed to delivering value to our existing shareholders. Because ATX is in a solid financial position and is not in need of additional capi ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 28 -- Automotive Capital Group, Inc announced publicly today guidance for the company once the merger of Colfax and Navicom is complete. Colfax Financial has been profitable for over 10-years with the infrastructure for future expansion. Colfax has two automobile sales lots in Arizona with a str ... Continue reading
Avis Continues Local Market Expansion With Seven New Locations in the Southeast
Free Pick-up and Drop-off Service Within a Five-Mile Radius PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 28 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced the opening of seven new car rental facilities as part of its commitment to expand into local markets nationwide. Avis has opened 25 local rental facilities throughout the U.S. since Jan ... Continue reading
Avis Continues Local Market Expansion With Three New Locations in the Northeast
Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service Within a Five-Mile Radius PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 28 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced the opening of three new car rental facilities as part of its commitment to expand into local markets nationwide. Avis has opened 25 local rental facilities throughout the U.S. since Jan ... Continue reading
Bazemore looks to improve set-up in Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 15 of 23 FRAM-AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY SONOMA, Calif. Race Dates: July 30-Aug. 1, 2004 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE LOOKS TO IMPROVE SET-UP IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. (July 27, 2004) - After reaching the Funny ... Continue reading
Chrysler Art of Driving Tour and Jeep 101(R) Stop in Auburn Hills
- Celebration of Chrysler and Jeep brands - Opportunities to test drive Chrysler and Jeep brand vehicles - Activities for all ages AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28 -- Chrysler Art of Driving and Jeep 101(R) are making tour stops at DaimlerChrysler Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., August 7-8. The events run from 9 a.m. ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
ELKHART, Ind.--July 28, 2004--The Board of Directors of CTS Corporation announced the third quarter dividend of $0.03 per share, payable October 29, 2004, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 24, 2004. CTS Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International, Inc. 2nd Quarter Sales and Earnings Conference Call
Tuesday, August 3, 2004 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time ANDERSON, Ind., July 28 -- You are cordially invited to participate in the Delco Remy International, Inc. 2nd Quarter Conference Call with Thomas J. Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer; Rajesh K. Shah, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Office ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Announces Johnson Retires from Board
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--July 28, 2004--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced the retirement of S.A. (Tony) Johnson, 64, from the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Johnson is stepping down from DURA's board in order to focus on other business interests. "I want to thank Tony for his long-ter ... Continue reading
Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable August 27, 2004
CLEVELAND--July 28, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation's Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.27 per common share, payable on August 27, 2004 to shareholders of record on August 9, 2004. Eaton has paid dividends on common shares every year since 1923. Eaton Corpor ... Continue reading
European Road User Charging Systems Markets - A Strategic Analysis by Frost & Sullivan
Vehicle Positioning Systems To Gain Edge In European Road User Charging Systems Markets The replacement of older, non-interoperable systems with new, interoperable systems in the electronic toll collection (ETC) segment and the expanded installation of technologically advanced charging systems are set to boost the Euro ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--July 28, 2004--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (AMEX:PFT) announced today that Miami-Dade County, Florida, has approved the purchase of 75 automated garbage trucks outfitted with puraDYN(R) systems to add to its existing fleet of 2000 puraDYN(R)-equipped pieces of equipment. Approval was r ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in JP Morgan/Harbour Auto Conference
Jim Padilla, chief operating officer, Ford Motor Company, and chairman, Automotive Operations, will speak at the JP Morgan/Harbour Auto Conference in Dearborn, Mich., on Tuesday, August 3. The presentation, followed by a Q&A session, is scheduled to begin at noon EDT and will last approximately one hour. A live audio w ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Financial Analyst Conference Presentation
MILWAUKEE, July 28 -- Johnson Controls will webcast its presentation to financial analysts at the JP Morgan Harbour Auto Conference in Dearborn, MI, on Tuesday, August 3, 2004. The webcast begins at 3:50 p.m. Eastern time. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) To access the listen-only audio web ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Financial Analyst Conference Presentation
MILWAUKEE, July 28 -- Johnson Controls will webcast its presentation to financial analysts at the JP Morgan Harbour Auto Conference in Dearborn, MI, on Tuesday, August 3, 2004. The webcast begins at 3:50 p.m. Eastern time. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) To access the listen-only audio web ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Declares Cash Dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 28 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.225 on each share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2004 to shareholders of record September 10, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johnson Control ... Continue reading
KleenAir $2 Million Financing Deal
IRVINE, Calif.--July 28, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announces another institutional financing for $2 million has been agreed with a second London, UK based investment company. The Company is preparing for major testing programs to certify its products and qualify for emission trading credits. Retrofit Ver ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: Local Fans Celebrate the Mustang's 40th Birthday, See 2005 Pony Car, July 31
WHAT: More than 500 local Mustang enthusiasts, with 200 classic Mustangs, celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Pony Car, and the Portland debut of the all-new 2005 Mustang. WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 31; 100 Columbia Street, Vancouver, Wash. WHO/WHERE: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Mustangs Unlimited car club will host the cel ... Continue reading
NHRA TV Schedule: Sonoma, Calif.
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com FRAM AUTOLITE NHRA NATIONALS TV SCHEDULE Sonoma, Calif. – (July 28, 2004) The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) travels down the coast to the beautiful wine coun ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Teams with Experian; Enhances Line of Data Integrity Services
Reynolds launches Do Not Call Cleansing and Duplicate Record Consolidation services DAYTON, Ohio, July 28 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, announced today its collaboration with Experian Automotive(R) and the expansion of Reynolds ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, July 28 -- Speedemissions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPEM) , a vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company announced that it is expanding its store base. The Company has acquired another vehicle emission testing store based in Atlanta. This brings the number of stores operated by the company, in the A ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--July 28, 2004--You are invited to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Speedway Motorsports' 2004 second quarter earnings. The conference call will be Wednesday, August 4, 2004, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, you may dial (877) 616-4485 (US/Canada ... Continue reading
Stremme and the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge Look for Breakthrough Run at Pikes Peak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme and the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge Look for Breakthrough Run at Pikes Peak Fountain, CO (July 28, 2004) – Team TRIMSPA driver David Stremme hopes to turn around his luck this weekend heading into Saturday’s Gou ... Continue reading
Summer Cycling Series Kicks Off at Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Infineon Raceway Debuts New Summer Cycling Series in August SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Pedal-power will take over Infineon Raceway this summer when the Sonoma Valley facility opens its gates to cyclists of all ages. The Infineon Raceway Summer Cycling Series will kick-of ... Continue reading
* The Beatles hit "Here Comes the Sun" and "Take It Easy" by the Eagles were chosen as the second and third top songs respectively * Overwhelmingly, 67 percent of respondents prefer to let their hair blow free while driving in a convertible AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 28 -- The number-one song to cruise top-down to is Su ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany and LOS ANGELES, July 28 -- The BMW Group is calling upon college graduates and young scientists worldwide to apply for the 8th international BMW Group Scientific Award 2005. The objective is to promote groundbreaking ideas and outstanding talent. With prize money totaling EUR 70,000 the BMW Group Scien ... Continue reading
Automotive Point Of Sale Finance To Race Ahead Of Traditional Bank Loans Automotive point of sale (POS) finance is fast becoming an integral part of vehicle manufacturers' (VM) product, sales and marketing strategies. Equipped with competitive interest rates and a wide array of value-added services, captive and indepen ... Continue reading
Tier One Automotive Supplier, Formed Fiber, Selects SSA Global's ERP Solution
CHICAGO--July 28, 2004--SSA Global(TM), a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced that Formed Fiber Technologies, Inc. (FFT), a tier one automotive supplier, has chosen to implement the SSA ERP Automotive Solution to help meet its business requirements for driving operational eff ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Begins Automotive Training in Two New Locations
PHOENIX, July 28 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a nationwide provider of technical education training, today announced that it has begun automotive training at its new Exton, Pa., and Orlando, Fla. campuses. Encompassing approximately 160,000 square feet, the new Exton campus opened to students on July 19, 20 ... Continue reading
Widow Settles Enterprise Rent-A-Car Lawsuit; Offers Free Tire Tread Gauges to Prevent Deaths
EDINBURG, Texas, July 28 -- The following press release is being issued by the Law Office of Ricardo A. Garcia: Enterprise Rent-A-Car has settled a wrongful death lawsuit in south Texas over its failure to inspect and maintain a safe depth of tread on its vehicles. It is the second worn tire case filed against Enterpri ... Continue reading
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sprint Cars Return to SSP on Thursday for YCRC Nostalgia Night NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (July 20, 2004) – This Thursday night, July 29, SSP will host the return of the 410 Sprint Cars for the York County Racing Club Nostalgia Night along with the Xtreme Enduro St ... Continue reading
WomanMotorist.com Automotive Maintenance Chat, 07/29/2004
WomanMotorist.com Automotive Maintenance Chat, 07/29/2004 --------------------------------------- Automotive Maintenance Q & A Thursday, July 29, 2004 - 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific Time ASE Certified Technician, Larry Weber of American Auto Shield, will chat live with WomanMotorist.com readers for about an hour. Mr ... Continue reading
Quaker State Racing Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Pre-Race Notes & Quotes A Touch of Horsepower Is To Infineon¹s Taste Tony Pedregon and Quaker State Racing Prepare for Wine Country SONOMA, Calif. (July 28, 2004) One of the most picturesque scenes in d ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Renewing Old Battles
Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Renewing Old Battles Two-Straight Finals Buoy Advance Auto Parts Racing Team SONOMA, Calif. (July 29, 2004) Advance Auto Parts Monte Carlo Funny Car driv ... Continue reading
Automotive Point of Sale Finance to Race Ahead of Traditional Bank Loans
LONDON, July 29 -- Automotive point of sale (POS) finance is fast becoming an integral part of vehicle manufacturers' (VM) product, sales and marketing strategies. Equipped with competitive interest rates and a wide array of value-added services, captive and independent finance companies are challenging banks, which we ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Record Second Quarter Sales and Profits
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 29 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced a 52 percent increase in net income on a 58 percent increase in sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Drew said the gains were propelled by strong growth in the Company's recreational vehicle and leisure products ("RV") segment, as ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Second Quarter EPS Up 17%
CHICAGO, July 29 -- BorgWarner Inc. announced strong second quarter 2004 results. Demand for the company's technology for fuel-efficient engines in Europe and better than expected sales in North America continued to drive growth. Second Quarter Highlights: -- Earnings per share grew by 17% to a new record high of $0.97 ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Recommends Financial Checklist for Parents of College Bound Students
HOUSTON--July 29, 2004--Parents of college-bound students have already had a dose of financial reality while preparing for their child's imminent late-summer departure, including financial aid, scholarship applications and, of course, tuition. While these are important, parents also need to consider insurance and banki ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter
DOVER, Del., July 29 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today reported its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Earnings before income taxes for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 increased by $3,047,000 or 30.3% to $13,093,000 compared with $10,046,000 in the comparable quarter of the prior year. Improvements in a ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Improved Second Quarter 2004 Results
Strong Sales in RVs, Fire Truck Boost Quarter CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 29 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced results for the second quarter 2004, highlighted by a 41.9 percent increase in sales and a 208.8 percent increase in net earnings over the second quarter of 2003. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of cu ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors to Offer Continental Tires
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--July 29, 2004--Continental Tire North America, Inc. ("CTNA") and American Tire Distributors, Inc. ("ATD") announced today that ATD will begin selling Continental and General tires through their national network of distribution centers beginning in August 2004. Continental is one of the world's leading ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--July 29, 2004--ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operations of The ACE Group of Companies, today announced two key appointments in ACE Select Markets' Recreational Vehicle unit. Pam Simon has been named Assistant Vice President, responsible for developing product strategy and identifying new distribution cha ... Continue reading
Additional Revenue and Profit Outlook Offered by President and CEO of Automotive Capital Group, Inc.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 29 -- Scott Miller, President and CEO of Automobile Capital Group, Inc. stated, "Our company received phone calls and emails about the future outlook release sent out on Wednesday, July 28th. Investors wanted clarification on guidance of $0.30 EPS with a stock price of $0.45. The guidance was gi ... Continue reading
Bulldog Technologies Announces Engagement of Aurelius Consulting to Lead Investor Relations
RICHMOND, British Columbia--July 29, 2004--Bulldog Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:BLLD), a leading developer and manufacturer of real-time, comprehensive monitoring and intrusion detection devices for the cargo transportation industry, announced today that it has hired the Aurelius Consulting Group, Inc. to lead its institut ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Reports Second Quarter Results; Real Estate Investments Exceed $2 Billion
MCLEAN, Va., July 29 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Total revenues were $49.0 million for the quarter, an 18% increase from revenues of $41.4 million in the secon ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--July 29, 2004--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, has announced the immediate availability of a new Web-based customization tool that enables clients to make their own user interface changes directly to their Chrome products. This pa ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce July 2004 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's July Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Tuesday, August 3, 2004 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., EDT DETAILS: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 Domestic Teleconference: 1-210-795-9123 International Call Leader: Kevin L. McCormick Pas ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., July 29 -- CruiseCam International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SGCA) a leading developer of vehicle video integrated technology for the law enforcement industry, announces all 100,000 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles (model year 2003 through 2004) are manufactured seat-ready by the Lear Corporation for the CruiseCam I ... Continue reading
Delphi and SCATE Offer Training Program for Delphi's CAD/CAM Design Methods
TROY, Mich., July 29 -- Delphi Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Delphi Corp. , has selected SCATE Technologies Inc. to provide an online certified training program for its patented CAD/CAM methodologies -- Horizontal Modeling(TM) (HM) and Digital Process Design(TM) (DPD). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Revenue, Strong Second Quarter Results
Net income leaps 183 percent on 17 percent revenue gain TULSA, Okla., July 29 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Total revenue for the 2004 second quarter was a record $354.9 million, a 17 percent increase over the 2003 second quarter. Net incom ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--July 29, 2004--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today reported second-quarter net income of $15.7 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, on record revenues of $1.3 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2004. These results include an after-tax charge of $1.8 million, or $0.08 per ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2004 Results
CHICAGO--July 29, 2004--LKQ Corporation today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2004, with revenue of $104.9 million and net income of $5.3 million, representing growth over the second quarter of 2003 of 29.5% and 29.7%, respectively. "Our second quarter results were within our expectations. We con ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Record Second Quarter 2004 Results
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--July 29, 2004--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts distributor, today announced a 159% increase in its sales revenues, a 1672% increase in its net income and a 1000% increase in its earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the same ... Continue reading
RC2 Corporation Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock
OAK BROOK, Ill.--July 29, 2004--RC2 Corporation today announced it has priced the public offering of 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock by the Company at $31.00 per share. The transaction is expected to close on August 3, 2004. The underwriters have been granted an option to purchase an additional 155,000 shares from the ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation to Release Second Quarter Results on August 12, 2004
CHICAGO--July 29, 2004--Standard Parking Corporation today announced that it will release Second Quarter 2004 Earnings on Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 AM CDT before the market opens. There will be a conference call at 10:00 am CDT that can be accessed via webcast at www.standardparking.com or www.fulldisclosure.com. A d ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind.--July 29, 2004--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX:STS). -- Quarterly revenues increased 50% to record $90.8 Million -- EPS in the quarter increased 50% -- Order backlog up 35% at the end of June Supreme Industries, Inc. -- (AMEX:STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles including truck bodies and s ... Continue reading
Toyota's Alabama Plant Featured in Company's Latest Corporate Ad
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Toyota Motor North America, Inc. today announced that Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL) will be featured in the second print execution of its new corporate advertising campaign. Entitled "Good Business," the campaign emphasizes Toyota's long-term commitment to the U.S. market, which has r ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive to Web Cast Presentation at JP Morgan/Harbour Auto Conference on August 3rd
LIVONIA, Mich., July 29 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will simultaneously web cast its upcoming presentation at the 7th Annual JP Morgan/Harbour Auto Conference on August 3, 2004, from approximately 11:00 to 11:40 a.m. (EDT). During the presentation, the company will provide a business overview and discuss other rel ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., July 29 -- Paul Radkoski, vice president of North American Materials Management for Visteon Corporation , will speak on August 6, 2004, at the 39th Annual Management Briefing Seminars 2004 in Traverse City, Michigan. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Radkoski will share h ... Continue reading
ZAP to Sell $24.5 Million in Common Stock to Fusion Capital
SANTA ROSA, Calif., July 29 -- Advanced technology vehicle company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has entered into a $24.5 million common stock purchase agreement with Fusion Capital Fund II, LLC, a Chicago based institutional investor, whereby Fusion Capital has initially purchased 200,000 shares o ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Second Quarter Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--July 29, 2004--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2004. Sales for the second quarter of 2004 were $128.8 million, a 77% increase from sales of $72.8 million in the second quarter of 2003. The recent acquisitions of Teccor Electronics and Heinrich Industrie ac ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--July 29, 2004--CCC Information Services Inc. announced today it has expanded its relationship with Michigan-based MOTOR Information Systems Inc., a leading supplier of automotive repair and service information. Through the agreement, CCC will begin selling the entire line of MOTOR Crash Estimating Guides and R ... Continue reading
AirGATE Moves its RFID Child Safety Seat 'Smart Buckle' Into Fast Lane
RFID Developer Contracts Outside Engineering Firm to Speed Development of a Working Prototype of its RFID-Enabled Seat Buckle for August Demo DALLAS, July 29 -- The AirGATE Technologies subsidiary of the X-Change Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: XCHC) has accelerated the development of its 'Smart Buckle' child safety seat ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Increases Group Operating Profit in Second Quarter
-- Operating profit improves from $0.8 to $2.5 billion (+225%) -- Revenues rise by 9% to $45.2 billion -- Operating profit at Mercedes Car Group below prior-year level, as expected -- Chrysler Group makes a significant profit -- Very positive earnings trend continues at Commercial Vehicles -- Further increase in operat ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. Net income from continuing operations increased 6.6 percent to $15.2 million, or $0.47 per share, from $14.2 million, or $0.4 ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Introduces Industry-First Used Vehicle Demand Index
LOS ANGELES--July 29, 2004-- Internet leader's latest intelligence tool gives dealers the power to maximize what's hot on the online used car lot -- and minimize what's not CarsDirect.com, a leading online automotive research and shopping service, today announced a significant addition to its collection of dealer intel ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2004 Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--July 29, 2004--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported revenues of $658.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004, up 9 percent compared to $606.4 million in the prior-year period. Including a pretax facility consolidation charge of $11.6 million and a reduction in the year-to- ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces First-Quarter Financial Results
Global Consolidated Net Sales Rise More than 10 Percent TOKYO, July 29 -- DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2004: * Consolidated net sales totaled 680.2 billion yen (US$6.3 billion), a 10.7 percent increase from the first quarter of last term. * Operating in ... Continue reading
Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG Approves Eckhard Cordes to head Mercedes Car Group
- Dr. Eckhard Cordes to head Mercedes Car Group - Andreas Renschler new Head of Commercial Vehicles Division STUTTGART, Germany, July 29 -- In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG has taken the following decisions: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020212/DCXLOGO ) Dr. Eckhard Corde ... Continue reading
Results, to be shared next Thursday by ASC Incorporated in Traverse City, quantify 'halo effect' of specialty vehicles ROCHESTER, Mich., July 29 -- Do high-image specialty vehicles help automakers win new customers, sell existing models and boost profits? The answers to these key industry questions -- and others like i ... Continue reading
GM Adds New 2.8L V-6 VVT Variant to Global V-6 Engine Family
New Engine to Debut in 2005 Cadillac CTS DETROIT July 29, 2004; Created to fulfill GM's strategy calling for sophisticated V-6 engines for global application, GM has developed the all-new 2.8L V-6 VVT engine - the second variant in GM's new global V-6 engine family. The new 2.8L, based on the 3.6L V-6 VVT that debuted ... Continue reading
GM Headed for Best Sales Month of 2004 After Disappointing June, Executive Says
WIXOM, Mich. Ju;ly 29, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. is on track to post its best sales month of the year in July, rebounding from a disappointing June, the automaker's top sales analyst said Wednesday. "I like the way the month is shaping up for us," Paul Ballew, GM's direct ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Fiscal Year 2004 Third-Quarter Results
TROY, Mich., July 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported record sales of $2.4 billion and net income of $53 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for its third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2004, compared to the prior fiscal year's third-quarter net income of $47 million, or $0.69 per diluted share. (Logo: http://www.n ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Will Open New Plant to Supply Automotive Interior Products for Hyundai in Alabama
Company Makes Plans to Build Interior Components for Hyundai's Vehicle Assembly Plant in Montgomery PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 28 -- Officials at automotive interior supplier Johnson Controls today announced that the company would open a new manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Alabama to build and supply vehicle interior pro ... Continue reading
ASA's Meijer 200 to be Broadcast Live Online - Hey Guys TACH can DO VIDEO
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
Kenyon Co. & Napa Grows Deal Signed for Three More New Stores
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Joy Mills July 27, 2004 for Dana B. Kenyon Company 904-396-0230 joy@ceoservicebureau.com Partnership Between Kenyon Co. & Napa Grows Deal Signed for Three More New Stores JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – The strategic partnership between NAPA Auto Parts and Dana B. Kenyon Co. continues to build ... Continue reading
Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Offer Economic and Energy-Efficient Back-Up Power Options
PALO ALTO, Calif.--July 28, 2004--Back-up power users such as manufacturers and utility providers are reluctant to move to advanced energy storage technologies from traditional lead-acid batteries. Unfamiliarity with new technologies and higher initial costs hold them back in spite of the significant advantages -- incl ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Teams Up With PMG Sports to Support Athens 2004 Hopefuls
Athens 2004 Hopefuls Call Pace Arrow Home During Swim Trials in Long Beach RIVERSIDE, Calif., and SAN FRANCISCO, July 28 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, and Premier Management Group (PMG Sports), one of the largest athlete representation agencies for Olympic and Action sports athletes ... Continue reading
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