Fiat, GM Execs Meet to Talk Possible Sale
ZURICH, Switzerland Dec 14, 2004; Sam Cage writing for the AP reported that executives from General Motors Corp. were meeting with their Fiat SpA counterparts Tuesday for talks likely to focus on the possible sale of the Italian giant's auto business. Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne was expected to insist to GM ... Continue reading
American Standard Names Mary Beth Gustafsson Senior Vice President and General Counsel
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Dec. 14 -- American Standard Companies, Inc. has named Mary Beth Gustafsson as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, reporting to Chairman and CEO Fred Poses. She succeeds J. Paul McGrath, 64, who will retire in February 2005. McGrath joined American Standard as general counsel more th ... Continue reading
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Raises Dividend and Authorizes Share Repurchase Program
LOWELL, Ark.--Dec. 14, 2004--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced today that its Board of Directors raised the Company's quarterly dividend from 3 cents to 12 cents per outstanding share of common stock and authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of its common stock over the next year. "J.B. Hunt Tran ... Continue reading
Synergetic Technologies Inc., Debuts 'CABWATCH(TM)' in Las Vegas
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 14 -- SYGG is pleased to announce that the company has demonstrated it's proprietary product 'CABWATCH(TM)" in the Las Vegas Nevada markets. The first appointments and demonstrations were on Thursday December 9, 2004. SYGG president Casey Hall, had his technicians build and install an automotive ba ... Continue reading
GEICO Announces Auto Insurance Rate Decreases for Phoenix Policyholders
TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 14 -- GEICO announced today that it has reduced auto insurance rates for its policyholders in Phoenix. The average rate decrease is six percent for GEICO and GEICO General policyholders. "Improved driver experience, which has resulted in a decrease in accidents and fewer losses for our company, is t ... Continue reading
Goodyear Arranges New Financing in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 14 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that its Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe BV affiliate has arranged a new pan-European accounts receivable securitization facility. The facility will initially provide 165 million Euro of funding, but has the ability to be expanded to 275 million Eu ... Continue reading
US Marine Industry Leaders Testify in Support of Yamaha at International Trade Commission Hearing
Testimony Refutes Brunswick Corporation's Dumping Claims WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Irwin Jacobs, Bob Deputy and other leading marine industry representatives testified Dec. 14, 2004, at a hearing before the International Trade Commission on behalf of Yamaha in a united effort to refute Brunswick Corporation's dumping clai ... Continue reading
National Average Gas Price Falls 12 Cents Since Mid-November, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows
ORLANDO, Fla.--Dec. 14, 2004--The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is $1.837 per gallon, down 12 cents since mid-November, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (http://www.fuelgaugereport.com) shows. The nationwide gas price reached $2.033 per gallon on Oct. 29, short of the all-time record high p ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Monthly Average Gas Price Drops 18 Cents
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 14, 2004--While Southern California's average price for regular gasoline dropped more than 18 cents during the past month, it is still 49 cents higher than last December, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California December average price f ... Continue reading
New Automotive Magazine First to Target Asian Community
Asians On Wheels Unveiled at 9th Annual Urban Wheel Awards DETROIT, Dec. 14 -- On Wheels, Inc., publisher of African Americans On Wheels and Latinos On Wheels will soon be launching their newest project, Asians On Wheels (AOW), an Asian-American consumer magazine, targeting Asian adults, women and car enthusiasts. The ... Continue reading
Autobytel Offers Video Ad Program
Industry-Leading Program Upgraded With State-of-the-Art Video Player; Company Streams Nearly 3,500 Hours of Automotive Commercials in November Alone IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Autobytel's video production division, CarTV, has announced it is rolling out its streaming advertising program across the Autobytel network of ... Continue reading
BMW EREZ TEST SUMMARY - DECEMBER 8 - 10, 2004
12/13/2004; The BMW WilliamsF1 Team completed a three day test at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in southern Spain today, marking the last test of the year. The team was represented by Mark Webber, Antonio Pizzonia and Nick Heidfeld over the three days, all of whom carried out development work on the interim FW26s. N ... Continue reading
18 YOUNG HOPEFULS ARE INVITED TO 2005 FORMULA BMW USA SCHOLARSHIP SHOOT-OUT
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. 12/13/2004; As preparations for the 2005 Formula BMW USA Championship continue, 18 young drivers have received an invitation to compete for five $40,000 Formula BMW USA Junior scholarships. The two day shoot-out will take place at the Formula BMW Racing Center in Valencia, Spain on January 12th and ... Continue reading
Kia Selects davidandgoliath as Advertising Agency
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced that it has concluded its advertising agency review and has selected davidandgoliath (Los Angeles), the company's current agency-of-record. Davidandgoliath was one of four agencies that participated in the final round of the agency review. The other fi ... Continue reading
The More You Know, the Quicker You Go; My NaviGAtor Traffic Alerts Literally at Your Fingertips!
ATLANTA--Dec. 14, 2004--Federal Highway Administrator Mary Peters joined Georgia DOT Commissioner Harold Linnenkohl in launching yet another function of the "My NaviGAtor" system. NaviGAtor, Georgia's premier intelligent transportation system unveiled the E-Mail Traffic Alerts service today. Peters was in town to help ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, December 14 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ha anunciado hoy el nombramiento de Marc Hendrickx como vicepresidente de las operaciones de aluminio del grupo internacional de ruedas de la compañía, cargo efectivo a partir del 1 de enero de 2005. Anteriormente fue vicepresidente de ventas y ma ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, December 14 -- Stellen Sie sich das Auto vor, das Ihrer Meinung nach die Ultimate LA Machine sein könnte. Fragen Sie anschliessend die Automobildesigner nach ihrer eigenen Interpretation der Ultimate LA Machine, dann kommt dabei eine grosse Vielfalt kreativer Ideen heraus. Genau das forderte die Los Angel ... Continue reading
HAMPTON FALLS, N.H.--Dec. 14, 2004-- Parcxmart Technologies and Duncan Parking Technologies to Offer Convenient Coin-free On-Street and Off-Street Parking and Multi-Application Smart Cards for Retail Purchases Parcxmart Technologies(TM), Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with the City of New Haven to ... Continue reading
Novotechnik Announces Launch of New Lightweight and Durable Linear Potentiometers
LIVONIA, Mich., Dec. 14 -- The Automotive Division of Novotechnik U.S. announced that they are launching their new TEX and LWX linear motion measurement solutions. These new potentiometers utilize Novotechnik's patented pressure compensation system to prevent differential pressures across the shaft seals during mechani ... Continue reading
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich.--Dec. 14, 2004--Sika Automotive introduces SikaDamp(R) 312, an expandable, elastomeric vibration damping system with superior adhesive and damping properties. This non-tacky, heat reactive material enhances the automotive engineer's ability to reduce undesired low frequency and power train noise ... Continue reading
Stanadyne Holdings, Inc. Announces Senior Discount Notes Offering
WINDSOR, Conn.--Dec. 14, 2004--Stanadyne Holdings, Inc., the indirect parent company of Stanadyne Corporation, today announced that it has launched an offering of its senior discount notes due 2015, which it expects will yield gross proceeds of approximately $55 million. The notes are being sold to qualified institutio ... Continue reading
E-LOAN(R) Financing for ZAP Cars Now Available
Consumer Financing to Include New SMART Car From Europe SANTA ROSA, Calif., Dec. 14 -- Automotive technology pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that E-LOAN(R) , an online consumer direct lender, is now providing consumer financing for ZAP's entire line of energy-efficient automobiles, including the new ... Continue reading
WELLINGTON, Fla., Dec. 14 -- With the North American automotive industry struggling to best use the limited capabilities of legacy dealership management systems, NeoSynergy today introduced its much anticipated 100 percent Web-based enterprise technology platform that fully integrates and optimizes dealer inventory, sa ... Continue reading
Arizona RV Park Chooses 5G Wireless Solutions Campus-Wide Wi-Fi Network
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2004--5G Wireless Solutions, Inc., an emerging leader in the wireless broadband industry and a wholly-owned subsidiary of 5G Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:FGWC), announced today that Pleasant Harbor RV Park in Peoria, AZ is enjoying high speed wireless internet access using its W ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Announces Conference Call to Discuss Voyager Acquisition Plans
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Dec. 14, 2004--ProQuest Company, , a leading electronic publisher for the education and automotive markets will hold a conference call today, December 14, 2004 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time to discuss its acquisition plans announced this morning. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Pr ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla. & HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--Dec. 14, 2004--Auto Centrix, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:ATCX) announced today that it signed an Unlimited License agreement with Vortex Solution Inc of Montreal, Quebec giving Auto Centrix, Inc. exclusive worldwide rights to market, promote, and sell their proxy-bid salvage auction software. ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 14, 2004--MBA Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:MBAH) has signed an agency agreement with Carr's Insurance Agency enlisting Carr's as the Hawaiian agent authorized to sell the products of MBA and its subsidiary, the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA). Carr's is the leading provider of insurance ... Continue reading
Gentex Shipping Auto-Dimming Mirrors For 2005 Kia Sportage
ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 14 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior auto-dimming mirrors for the 2005 Kia Sportage, a compact SUV. The Sportage will be sold in North America, Europe, Japan and Korea. Gentex auto-dimming mirr ... Continue reading
Jeep Branded Lifestyle Products to Debut on QVC
NEW YORK--Dec. 14, 2004--Chrysler Group's Jeep(R)-branded lifestyle products, part of a full collection of Jeep brand licensed consumer products, are set to "roll" into homes on December 16 at 10 AM (ET) as part of a special one-hour show on QVC, the leading electronic retailer. During the show, QVC viewers will have a ... Continue reading
AutoOne Insurance Gets Green Light to Offer Services to New States and for New Markets
Company Will Begin Writing Assigned Risk Policies in New States in January MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 14 -- AutoOne Insurance, an insurance company that accepts Assigned Risks on behalf of its client insurance companies, has been approved as a servicing carrier to write personal auto assignments in eight new states and to wr ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Dec. 14, 2004--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the outright leader in developing and manufacturing select custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other diversified industry products, is pleased to announce that they have been selected as the primary accessories provid ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Board of Directors of the automotive industry's Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) have announced their 2005 Executive Committee. The members of the Executive Committee are elected by the SP Board of Directors and manage the day-to-day operations of the organization of 29 companie ... Continue reading
The PocketSurfer(TM) Comes to RV Add Ons, Radically Lowering Web Surfing Costs for RV Users
Groundbreaking Cell Phone Accessory Featuring Wide Screen and 'Human-Sized' Keyboard Now Available on Recreational Vehicle e-Commerce Site MONTREAL and BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 14 -- RVers -- those individuals spending part or all their time on the road in recreational vehicles -- arguably have greater needs for Internet ... Continue reading
Molchan Named Chief Information Officer for Freudenberg-NOK
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 14 -- Freudenberg-NOK has named George E. Molchan as chief information officer (CIO). The announcement was made by Ludger Neuwinger-Heimes, chief financial officer for the company. As CIO, Molchan assumes strategic and operational responsibilities for the corporate information technology (IT) func ... Continue reading
Senator George Allen Visits Siemens VDO Automotive - Newport News
-- WHO: Virginia Senator George Allen WHAT: Local media are invited to join Senator George Allen during his tour of the Siemens VDO Automotive facility located in Newport News, Va. for an introduction to the company's Fuel Components manufacturing and engineering operations. WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 15 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- Richard M. Gabrys, retired Vice Chairman of Deloitte & Touche LLP, has been elected to the Dana Corporation Board of Directors, Dana Chairman and CEO Mike Burns announced today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "Dick Gabrys is widely respected throughout the automotive ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expands China Presence With New Shanghai Office
CHICAGO, Dec. 14 -- Reflecting the significance of China to the company's global growth strategy, BorgWarner Inc. announced today the opening of an office in Shanghai. The 800-square-meter office is in the Shanghai Maxdo Center, located in the Hongqiao area. Employees include representatives of BorgWarner's five busine ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show Affords Exclusive Sneak Peek at Design Competition Entry
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 -- Imagine what the Ultimate LA Machine would be. Then, ask automobile designers to come up with their interpretation and you'll get a broad array of creative ideas. That's precisely what the Los Angeles Auto Show asked Los Angeles area automobile design studios to do -- and the results are fascina ... Continue reading
T.A.S. Auto Parts Helps FBI Catch Cyber Crook
Tip From Honda Accord Specialists Leads to Indictment of Credit Card `Phisher' STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Dec. 14 -- T.A.S. Auto Parts, an Internet retailer specializing in parts and accessories for 94-02 Honda Accords, recently provided the lead needed by federal authorities to apprehend and indict a Texas man who stole ... Continue reading
Super Street Tuner Coursework Introduces Students to the Art of Compact Car Performance Enhancement
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 14, 2004--PRIMEDIA Enterprises, the worldwide brand licensing division for PRIMEDIA Inc. , the leading targeted media company, today announced the addition of the new SUPER STREET branded tuner curriculum to the Power and Performance, Hot Rod University training with Universal Technical Institute, Inc ... Continue reading
Shopping for a Shiny New Motorcycle?
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 14 -- NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information website, today announced the launch of a new motorcycle building and pricing tool at its website, NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com) -- an essential tool for new motorcycle shoppers. The tool, powered by Consumer Research Solutions, Inc. (CRS ... Continue reading
Unveiled A Hundred Years Ago: The American Mercedes
MONTVALE, NJ December 13, 2004; Today the USA is a nation of cars. This was far from being the case 100 years ago: At that time, motorization was still very much in its infancy. Europe was ahead by quite some distance and led the way in terms of technology. Thus it’s no surprise that old-world automobiles were hi ... Continue reading
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 14 -- Automotive High School is dedicating a new laboratory today, a classroom and workshop where tomorrow's automotive technicians will receive specialized training to prepare them for the increasingly-complex work on modern, high-tech cars. Located at 50 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, Automotive Hig ... Continue reading
MILL VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 14 -- ChannelNet (www.channelnet.com), the premier builder of multichannel marketplace solutions, has expanded its relationship with Autobytel's AVV, Inc. subsidiary (www.avv.com), a leader in dealership management tools and services, to provide lead management capabilities to automotive retai ... Continue reading
SIRIUS to Provide Real-Time Traffic Data to Vehicles
Satellite Radio Broadcaster Signs with NAVTEQ to Offer Customers Most Up-to-Date Traffic Information NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that it will provide real-time traffic data to vehicles over its nationwide satellite radio network. The company has signed an agreement with NAVTEQ , the prem ... Continue reading
National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car Launch XM Satellite Radio in Rental Vehicles Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 2.5 million subscribers, today announced that Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc., operator of National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, which together comprise one of the world's largest car rental companies, is now off ... Continue reading
December 14, 2004 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kristin Omdahl Email: info@c2group.com John Thawley Announces Two Additional Sports Car Racing Photo Books Detroit – Motorsports photographer, John Thawley, announced today the release of a two additional photo books in a series reviewing the 2004 road-racing season: 2 ... Continue reading
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2004--The Pasha Group, a leading global transportation and logistics provider, today announced it has processed its 2 millionth vehicle at its state-of-the-art automotive terminal operation facility at the Port of San Diego in National City. Since the inception of its port automotive oper ... Continue reading
Pasha Selected to Process Bentley Motorcars to Retailers for U.S. Market
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2004--Bentley Motors, manufacturer of British sporting grand touring cars, has chosen The Pasha Group to handle port operations services for the Western Region of America for its Arnage model range and new Continental GT. Pasha, which provides logistics services throughout the factory to ... Continue reading
Pasha's Car Hauler MV Jean Anne to Call Port of San Diego Home
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--Dec. 14, 2004--Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines today announced it has selected the Port of San Diego as the home port for the MV Jean Anne, a 579-foot roll on/roll off (Ro/Ro) Pure Car Truck Carrier vessel. Designed and built to transport more than 3,000 American-sized vehicles and other rolling stoc ... Continue reading
Motorists Should Tread Carefully This Winter in Snow, Ice and Slush
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- For many people, the winter season means a welcome opportunity to ski, skate, sled and slide. On the highway, however, the goal is maximum grip. One of the best ways to improve winter traction in a vehicle this winter is to increase the contact points between the vehicle and the road surface. Fo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Says to Get a Grip, Winter Around the Corner
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 14 -- As the first significant snow of the season begins falling in some areas, motorists are reminded that the comfort level of their winter driving may be dependent upon the gripping ability of their tires. Not only that, but the venerable Farmers' Almanac is predicting a wild winter with heavy prec ... Continue reading
Launch of new prototype Spyker C12 Spyder
Spyker presented two world premières on its stand during the VIP gala event of the Miljonair Fair, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. On Thursday 9 December at 10 pm Tom Coronel, Spyker’s race driver during the 24 hours of Le Mans 2003, and Victor Muller, CEO and Founder of Spyker, unveiled Spyker’s latest protot ... Continue reading
Data Engine Will Transform VIN to Full Vehicle Description
PORTLAND, Ore.--Dec. 14, 2004-- Chrome's Vehicle Data Normalization System Benefits Dealers, Auto Finance and Insurance Companies Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of data, configuration technology and commerce solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the broad availability of its Chrome Engine(TM) (En ... Continue reading
Sports Cars Gone Wild: Billed as 'Premier Street Legal Racing Event of the Year'
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Dec. 14, 2004--SPEED Channel cameras will be on hand to record the inaugural running of Sports Cars Gone Wild, an event matching some of the world's most prestigious luxury marques against each other on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway road course. "Sports Cars Gone Wild is the latest in a line of SPEED Ch ... Continue reading
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AVL Global's GPS/GSM Tracking Unit Receives Rave Reviews from Major North American RV Dealer
FORT GRATIOT, Mich.--Dec. 14, 2004--AVL Global, Inc. (OTC:AVLL) announced today that the testing it initiated with Moturis Ltd., one of the largest RV rental agencies in North America, has been extremely well received. The AVL unit was demonstrated for all Moturis sales representative's from across the United States at ... Continue reading
Mazda Recalls Tribute and Mazda6 for Defects
Make : MAZDA Model : MAZDA6 Year : 2004 Manufacturer : MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V582000 Recall Date : DEC 09, 2004 Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR Potential Number Of Units Affected : 190 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY D ... Continue reading
Führende Produktions-Manager treffen sich in Leipzig - Einer der führenden Regionen in Europa
LONDON, December 13 -- Zwischen dem 7. und 9. Juni 2005 wird die erste europäische AutoMan-Konferenz in Leipzig, Deutschland, durchgeführt. Die Konferenz wird organisiert von dem globalen Automobilindustrie-Spezialisten Ultima Media und unterstützt durch dessen internationales Magazin für die Produktion im Auto ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Dec. 13 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation , today announced that on Friday, December 10, 2004, Collins & Aikman Products Co. (Products), a wholly owned subsidiary of Collins & Aikman, and CARCORP, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Products, amended their existing receivables transfer agreement related to it ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Dec. 13 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today the move of Marc Hendrickx to the position of Vice President of the Aluminum Operations for the Company's International Wheel Group, effective January 1, 2005. He was previously Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the International Wh ... Continue reading
Industry Leaders Join Forces to Integrate Used Car Values With Online Credit Applications MELVILLE, N.Y. and MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 13 -- DealerTrack, Inc. and the N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide(R) Company today announced that they are partnering to launch DealerTrack BookOut(TM) with N.A.D.A. Official Used Car Guide(R) v ... Continue reading
Cooper's Dattilo Named Tire Industry Executive of the Year
FINDLAY, Ohio, Dec. 13 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY CEO Thomas A. Dattilo is the Industry Executive of the Year reported today by Rubber & Plastics News, a leading industry publication. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Dattilo has served as the Chairman, President and CEO of Cooper Ti ... Continue reading
Sherrod Vans to Offer KVH TracVision A5 as Option on Premier Conversion Vehicles
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Dec. 13, 2004-- Provides Access to Over 125 Channels of DIRECTV Programming with KVH's Low-profile, In-motion Satellite TV Antenna Sherrod Vans, one of the premier high-end van converters in the industry, has chosen the TracVision(R) A5 low-profile satellite TV antenna from KVH Industries, Inc., as an ... Continue reading
U.S. Marshals Service to Auction Forfeited 2001 Diablo and 1997 Diablo Roadster on the Bid4Assets Web Site SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 13 -- Bid4Assets, Inc., a leading online auction site for high-end assets from government, non-profits and private industry, today announced that it will auction a 2001 Lamborghini Diablo ... Continue reading
SME Aligns With Industrial Press Inc. to Offer Additional Manufacturing References and Guides
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and Industrial Press Inc. are collaborating in a new joint initiative to provide enhanced authoritative manufacturing and engineering references and guides. SME is one of the world's largest publishers of manufacturing technical information and in ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2004--The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), concerned with the auto industry's decisions to file a lawsuit rather than comply with California regulations calling for cleaner cars, has asked its staff to invite the auto companies to come to Sacramento to explain their ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, December 13 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today the move of Marc Hendrickx to the position of Vice President of the Aluminum Operations for the Company's International Wheel Group, effective January 1, 2005. He was previously Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Internati ... Continue reading
Intelligent Motor Cars Group Announces 7-for-1 Forward Split
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Dec. 13, 2004--Intelligent Motor Cars Group Inc. (OTCBB:IMCG), today announced that, through a board resolution on 12-9-04, its Board of Directors has declared a 7-for-1 stock split in the form of a common stock dividend to shareholders of record. As a result, shareholders of record will see seve ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Significantly Improved Operating Results in Second Quarter Fiscal 2005
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2004--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended October 31, 2004 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2005. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 were $12,448,000, a decrease of 3.2% from the second quarter of fiscal 2004 net sa ... Continue reading
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