Research and Markets: Aftermarket Base Drivers Database 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12290) has announced the addition of Aftermarket Base Drivers Database 2004 to their offering Market demand for automotive parts and services are directly related to the volume and turnover of vehicles in the parc. The Base ... Continue reading
ITS Georgia Members Receive Update on GRTA Initiatives
ATLANTA--Jan. 27, 2005--Members of the Intelligent Transportation Society of Georgia (ITS Georgia) were updated on four major transportation initiatives carried out by the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA). The four initiatives are GRTA's Xpress Bus System, the I-75 HOV/BRT project in Fulton and Cobb Cou ... Continue reading
Labor Ready to Announce Fourth Quarter 2004 Earnings Results
TACOMA, Wash.--Jan. 27, 2005--Labor Ready, Inc. , the nation's leading provider of temporary manual labor, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2004 fourth quarter results at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific Time), Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005. This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed ... Continue reading
The Countdown Begins: 10 Days Until Volvo Debuts Its First-Ever Super Bowl Ad
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 27 -- Volvo Cars of North America's first-ever Super Bowl ad will debut in 10 days, and the company today released a still photo from the making of the advertisement. Set to air in the third quarter of the game, the 30-second spot will introduce the Volvo XC90 V8 SUV, the first V8-powered Volvo. Mo ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 4th Quarter and YTD 2004 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., Jan. 27 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced unaudited results of the fourth quarter and year 2004. 4th Quarter Year 2004 2003 2004 2003 13 weeks 14 weeks 52 weeks 5 ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce Year-End Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 27 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its year-end 2004 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005. A conference call discussing the financial results will follow at 11 a.m. (EST). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Individuals can ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--Jan. 27, 2005--CTS Corporation today announced fourth quarter revenues of $142.5 million, up $13.4 million, or 10%, over the third quarter of 2004. On a year-over-year basis, fourth quarter revenues were up 8%. The strong fourth quarter represented the best quarterly sales results since the second quarte ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Continues Positive Momentum; Reports Higher Fiscal 2005 First Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 27, 2005--FastenTech, Inc. today reported results for its fiscal 2005 first quarter ended December 31, 2004. Consolidated reported results exclude the Company's Application-specific segment, which is in the process of being divested and is reported as discontinued operations. Net sales from continuing ... Continue reading
Goodyear DuraSeal Technology's Golden Hue Gets Noticed
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 27 -- The bright yellow tire-sealing gel that is DuraSeal technology matches a corporate color for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . A marketer's dream for Goodyear's blue and gold? Or just a coincidence for Goodyear's revolutionary DuraSeal technology that seals commercial tire tread punctures as ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 27, 2005--Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the hugely successful Honda Civic Tour, American Honda Motor Co. is delighted to announce their 2005 headliner, GRAMMY(R)-nominated band Maroon 5. Over the last four years, the Honda Civic Tour has started the tradition of bringing music fans across the cou ... Continue reading
HARNES, France, Jan. 27 -- Nicolas Sarkozy, president of Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UMP) and former French finance minister, today visited Visteon Corporation's Interior Technical Center in Harnes, France. The visit was a part of a whistle-stop tour of automotive facilities in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region in F ... Continue reading
Supervisory Employees Sue Behr Dayton Thermal Products for $5,000,0000 in Lost Wages and Benefits
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 27 -- Three Behr employees, an Area Supervisor, a Maintenance Supervisor, and a Production Supervisor, filed a class action lawsuit against their employer, Behr Dayton Thermal Products, LLC, a Dayton, Ohio, a manufacturer of climate control products and supplier to the automotive industry, to recover ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind.--Jan. 27, 2005--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX: STS), announced that it will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2004 financial results on Thursday, February 3, 2005, before the market opens publicly. Supreme has scheduled a webcast to discuss financial results for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, Februa ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 27 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2004 financial results at 8:00 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, February 17, 2005. The Company has scheduled a conference call to occur the same day at 10:00 a.m., where John C. Plant, president and ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports Third Quarter Operating Results
FREDERICK, Colo., Jan. 27 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. Continuing operations for the third quarter resulted in a loss of $367,172 or $0.02 per common share on total revenue of $1,307,583 ... Continue reading
Renault Samsung Motors Reveals New SM5
The new SM5, manufactured and sold in South Korea, is a family sedan developed on the same platform as the Nissan Teana and the SM7. Featuring best-in-class comfort and safety equipment, the SM5 also boasts elegant, refined styling. Engine: 136 hp 4-cylinder 2.0 L. Transmission: new "Step Gate" 4-speed automatic transm ... Continue reading
JAGUAR X-TYPE DIESEL NOW EVEN MORE TAX EFFICIENT WITH EURO IV EMMISIONS COMPLIANCE
January 26, 2005; Jaguar has today announced that all X-TYPE Diesel saloon and estate models will be Euro IV emissions compliant from January 2005 – a year ahead of the date demanded by legislation. The new Euro IV compliant X-TYPE 2.0 Diesel replaces the original model and is available to buy now with prices sta ... Continue reading
Ford is voluntarily issuing a safety recall to address under hood fires related to the speed control switch in four-to-five year old 2000 model year Ford F-150s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, as well as 2001 F-Series Supercrew trucks manufactured during the same time period as the other 2000 model year vehic ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Armada
New Car Review: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Armada ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Improved Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2004
DOVER, Del., Jan. 27 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today reported its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. Earnings before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2004 were $5,749,000 compared with a loss before income taxes of $24,363,000 in the prior year, which included asset impairment charge ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Selects SGI Altix Servers to Improve New Car Design and Analysis
Hyundai Motor Company Deploys SGI Altix Supercomputers Powered by 148 Intel Itanium 2 Processors - The Largest CAE Supercomputer Purchase This Year In Korea SEOUL, Korea and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 27 -- In recent years, the model size of automobile design and analysis has become larger and more complex than ever b ... Continue reading
Motorsports Emporium Announces Agreement with Driver -- ScaleCars.com signs IRL's Bryan Herta
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 27, 2005--David Keaveney, CEO of Motorsports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) announced today its wholly-owned subsidiary ScaleCars.com signed a sponsorship agreement with Indy Racing League driver Bryan Herta. Keaveney comments, "We are thrilled to sign Bryan Herta as our first sponsored driver. Her ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27 -- Both Synergetic Technologies Inc. (SYGG) and Ideal Financial Solutions Inc. (IFSL) will be represented at the Western Show Cars Both in the 31st annual Salt Lake Autorama to be held on January 28, 29 & 30th at the South Town Expo Center. The companies are using the Classic Car show as the for ... Continue reading
Portland Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 27 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Portland International Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleane ... Continue reading
Northeast International Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Vehicles
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 27 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Northeast International Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cle ... Continue reading
Lemon Law Legal Help Comes to Massachusetts
TOPSFIELD, Mass., Jan. 27 -- Kimmel & Silverman, a nationally recognized consumer advocacy firm that has provided cost-free legal help to more than 30,000 consumers over the last decade; has expanded into Massachusetts. The firm has opened an office in Topsfield, MA, and is the first law firm to offer free lemon law an ... Continue reading
Zantrex-3(TM) Selects Fred Miller as Manager of Sports Marketing
IDRHF Hall of Fame Member to Oversee Motorsports Sponsorships SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27 -- Zoller(TM) Laboratories, the maker of Zantrex-3, the nation's leading weight loss supplement, announced today it has selected Fred Miller as manager of sports marketing. Miller, an International Drag Racing Hall of Fame member, wil ... Continue reading
Zantrex-3(TM) Sponsors Kalitta Motorsports' Top Fuel Dragster
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27 -- Zantrex-3, the nation's most successful high-energy weight loss formula, announced today it is sponsoring Kalitta Motorsports' Top Fuel Dragster driven by "Aussie Dave" Grubnic for the complete 2005 season. The Zantrex-3 sponsorship is one of the few by a non-traditional company in the Nation ... Continue reading
NASCAR Welcomes First Quit-Smoking Sponsor - A Long Way From Winston Cup - Talk About Conflicted
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 27 -- A new era in NASCAR sponsorship began today with the announcement by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare that it has become the first quit-smoking product sponsor in the sport. GSK Consumer Healthcare's Nicorette(R) nicotine gum, NicoDerm(R) CQ(R) nicotine patches and Commit(R) nicotine loz ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Future Drives Into The Big Apple
GM and Shell announce fuel cell vehicle fleet and refueling station; NY to be critical link in 'East Coast Corridor' NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles -- and the hydrogen stations to support them -- are coming to New York, thanks to an aggressive plan rolled out jointly today by General Motors Corp. and ... Continue reading
Chrome Carbook Coming to Canadian Car Buyers in French and English Versions
PORTLAND, Ore.--Jan. 27, 2005--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of data, configuration technology and commerce solutions for the automotive industry, today announced a February 1 release date for the Canadian version of its market-leading vehicle configurator tool for web sites, Chrome Carbook(R). The tool has been ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 27, 2005--Ansoft Corporation announces the immediate availability of an ultra-wideband (UWB) design library for designers of multiband orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) radio systems. The kit, for use with Ansoft Designer(R), allows engineers to generate and detect Multiband OFDM Allianc ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 27 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2004 fourth quarter and full year earnings today, January 27, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (973) 582-2710 five to ten minutes prior to the ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Jan. 27 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported record earnings as diluted income per share from continuing operations increased 30 percent in the 2004 fourth quarter. Income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter was $359.2 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, versus $286.9 million, or 93 ... Continue reading
News Release: INFOR SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE MAPICS
INFOR SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE MAPICS FOR A CASH PRICE OF $12.75 PER SHARE ¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾ ;¾¾ Combination Creates One of the Largest Enterprise Software Companies in the World ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA - (January 27, 2005) - Infor Global Solutions and MAPICS, Inc. , leading global providers of enterprise ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 27, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) today reported record net income from continuing operations of $1.05 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004, a 21 percent increase over the prior year's fourth quarter net income from continuing operations of $0.87 per diluted share ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--Jan. 27, 2005--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT MotorSports(TM), announced a partnership with MSD Ignition as a sponsor of both the World of Outlaws Sprint Series and World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Terms of the sponsorship agreement were not disclosed. MSD Ign ... Continue reading
The Lowe Down From Roger Penske LMS Media Tour.
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 Ray Cooper Lowe's Motor Speedway Media Tour Clear!Blue PENSKE RACING SOUTH STOP 704-975-3232 ROGER PENSKE (Founder and Chairman Penske Corporation) NOTE: Penske, who will turn 68 on Feb. 20, greeted guests of the Lowe's Motor Speedway Media Tour on Wednesday night at the new Penske Racing South ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Renews Pact With Asbury Automotive Group
Reynolds Web Solutions helps Asbury increase Web traffic and boost Internet sales DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 27 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that is has reached a renewal agreement with Asbury Automotive Group, LLC that keeps Reynolds as the automotive group's Web solutions provider. New York-based Asbu ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Jan. 27, 2005-- (Ed's Note: A list of the study's 20 metropolitan areas follows this release.) Hotel rates available through AAA's Web site (http://www.aaa.com) are generally lower than those of four travel Web sites, according to new, independent research. The research, conducted by PhoCusWright Inc., a ... Continue reading
The National Vehicle Leasing Association - NVLA - Announces New Website
PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 27, 2005--The National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) announces the re-launch of its new http://www.NVLA.org website. The newly developed website offers improvements in navigation, design and overall content. Designed specifically for NVLA members and the auto leasing industry, this user-friendly ... Continue reading
Gentex Reports Fourth Quarter Results
ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 27 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. The Company reported a two percent increase in revenues to a re ... Continue reading
Ladies and Gentlemen ... Start Your Bids! Chrysler Group to Auction 2006 Dodge Charger
- Chrysler Group to auction first 2006 Dodge Charger volume production vehicle to roll off assembly line and autographed race car body used in world reveal at the North American International Auto Show - Winning bidder to receive Charger keys from NASCAR legend Richard Petty at the May 7, 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Jan. 27, 2005-- Cobalt announces new features, expanded DMS compatibility, comprehensive CRM tools, processes and showroom management The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of retailing solutions for the automotive market, today announced a series of significant new Cobalt Prospector(TM) solutions. Prospector, ... Continue reading
International Speedway Posts Record Results For The Fourth Quarter And Full Year Of Fiscal 2004
~ Full Year Revenues Increase 18 Percent Over Prior Year ~ ~ Company Reiterates First Quarter 2005 Guidance ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 27 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported record results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended November 30, 2004. Fourth Quarter C ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Industry: What was Achieved in 2004?
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12170) has announced the addition of Automotive review 2004: Management briefing to their offering This briefing provides a review of the automotive industry in 2004. It is concisely presented month-by-month so you can be s ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del., Jan. 27 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.01 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2005. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a lead ... Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS--Jan. 27, 2005-- BIGFNI Advances Offering at Annual AFSA Automotive Conference eOriginal, Inc., announced today that Bankers Integration Group (BIG) will implement eOriginal's eContracting technology as part of the BIGFNI automotive finance portal www.bigfni.com. eContracts are electronic retail motor vehic ... Continue reading
Mazda Says Fire-Ravaged Plant Back in Full Operation by April
TOKYO January 27, 2005; The AP reported that Japanese automaker Mazda Motor Corp. said Thursday a plant damaged by a fire in December has been mostly repaired and will be back in full production by April. Mazda, which is 33.4 percent owned by Ford Motor Co. of the United States, also said the production loss from the f ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Set to Expand Business Under New CIO Justin Yaros
No. 1 Automotive Information Company Commits to New Technological Initiatives IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 27 -- Technology veteran and former CIO of Twentieth Century Fox, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Pinnacle Systems, Justin Yaros has joined top automotive company Kelley Blue Book, (www.kbb.com) as CIO. Yaros' chief respo ... Continue reading
TRG and TRG East - Rolex 24 preview
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Study by Quality Planning Corporation Reveals Major Discrepancy Between Reported and Actual Mileage
Analysis By Insurance Expert Highlights Problems Insurers Face When Trying To Determine Fair and Appropriate Auto Insurance Premiums SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26 -- Would you believe 40% or nearly 4,000 miles? That's how much auto insurance policyholders underestimate their annual mileage, according to a recent study by San ... Continue reading
Petty Enterprises stop on LMS Media Tour. The King and Jeff Green.
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005 Ray Cooper Lowe's Motor Speedway Media Tour Clear!Blue PETTY ENTERPRISES BREAKFAST STOP 704-975-3232 RICHARD PETTY (Owner Petty Enterprises) COMMENT ON OUTLOOK FOR 2005 "We've been struggling for a pretty good while before I got out of the car. Petty Enterprises has been up and down over a peri ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 26 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.25 per common share. The dividend is payable March 31, 2005 to shareholders of record March 11, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johnson Controls has paid consec ... Continue reading
How Much Endurance Does a NASCAR Driver Need to Win? NASCAR's Best Put It to the Test at Las Vegas
FAIRFAX, Va.--Jan. 26, 2005-- Ryan Newman, Rusty Wallace and Travis Kvapil to Promote New Line of Mobil High-Endurance Motor Oils NASCAR(R) teams continue to strive for ultimate performance under extreme driving conditions. Now, NASCAR sponsor ExxonMobil is partnering with Penske Racing South to help every-day drivers ... Continue reading
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- Donald J. Remboski has been named vice president - product innovation in The Timken Company's Technology Group at Timken Research in North Canton, Ohio. In this new position, Mr. Remboski will help the company accelerate both top- and bottom- line growth by creating strategies for inventing and ... Continue reading
NMDA and Zurich Enter Agreement on Motorcycle Rental Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 26, 2005--MBA Holdings (OTCBB:MBAH) announced that its subsidiary, National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) has entered into an agreement with Zurich Financial Services, a leading insurance-based financial services company and insurance provider to underwrite the motorcycle rental insuranc ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Selected to Attend International Summit on Automotive Safety
DRAPER, Utah--Jan. 26, 2005--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced they have accepted an invitation to the International Summit on Automotive Safety held February 16th & 17th in Amsterdam. The International Summit on Automotive Safety will focus on meeting consumer demand, regulations and new stan ... Continue reading
KleenAir Systems Licensee Secures ARB Verification
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 26, 2005--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announced today that their U.S. licensee, Extengine Transport Systems, has received a Retrofit Verification approval from the California Air Resource Board (ARB) for its ADEC system utilizing KleenAir Systems Inc. NOx reduction technology. In a recent an ... Continue reading
Formula 1 Team Selects MTS for New Engine Dynamometer System
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Jan. 26 -- MTS Systems Corporation today announced that a leading Formula 1 team has selected the Company to provide a new high performance engine dynamometer system. This represents an order of over $3M. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020430/MTSCLOGO ) "We are pleased to continue our ... Continue reading
HP and Roseville Police Department Deploy Customized Mobile Computing Solutions in Police Vehicles
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Jan. 26, 2005-- Partnership provides officers faster, easier access to mobile computing solutions Roseville, Calif., police officers will begin riding in police vehicles equipped with enhanced technology specifically designed and integrated by HP to meet their needs quickly and easily. HP has already ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Discover How the Indian Tyre Industry Runs Today
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 26, 2005--The tyre industry has witnessed a CAGR of 8.3% over the last decade mainly fuelled by the strong growth in the domestic auto industry. Though the replacement market has driven the industry growth for long time, the OEM market has seen a robust growth over the last couple of years. The in ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico Announces Organizational Changes
MEXICO, D.F., Jan. 26 -- Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico today announced an organizational structure designed to support its continued growth and development. Bob Weldon was named managing director and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico. Throughout his career, Weldon has served in various positions at ... Continue reading
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