Media Advisory: IHRA Pro Mod Standout Harold Martin to Speak at St. Phillip's College
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Media Advisory Who: Harold Martin, owner and driver of the ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Where: St. Phillip's College Watson Fine Arts Center 1801 Martin Luther King Drive San Antonio, TX 78203 When: Thursday, March 31 - 9:30 ... Continue reading
Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC Announces Conference Call
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., March 29 -- Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC (AAS) announced an investor conference call has been scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss fourth quarter financial results and 2004 annual results of its parent company on a consolidated basis. The U.S. and Canadian dial ... Continue reading
Change of NMDA Ownership of Wildside Motorcycles Inc.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--March 29, 2005--National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) of Scottsdale, Ariz., a division of MBA Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: MBAH), has entered into a Rescission Agreement with the owners of Wildside Motorcycles Inc. that terminates the association of the two companies and terminates the National Mot ... Continue reading
Cobasys Announces the Appointment of KPMG LLP as Its New Independent Public Accountants
ORION, Mich., March 29 -- Cobasys, a key supplier of advanced Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery systems that enable Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and stationary power solutions, announced today that it has engaged KPMG as the Company's independent public accounting firm. KPMG's engagement is effective immediately, ... Continue reading
Contra Costa Car Dealer Recognized as Successful Hispanic Female Entrepreneur
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 29 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) recognizes car dealer Rose Winter, president of Winter Chevrolet & Honda in Contra Costa County as a successful entrepreneur in celebration of "Women Change America," the national theme for 2005 Women's History Month, celebrated throug ... Continue reading
Delphi Recognized by Toyota for Quality, Value and Performance
TROY, Mich., March 29 -- Delphi Corp. was honored last week by Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) for the quality, value improvement and excellent launch of parts it supplies to the automaker. The awards were handed out at TMMNA's 2005 Annual Supplier Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony in Covington, Kent. ... Continue reading
Camarillo, CA- DP Technology Corp. just completed signing a two-year Motorsports Sponsorship Agreement with Haas CNC Racing, owned by Haas Automation, Inc., that will last through the end of the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup season. This sponsorship, with the NetZero® team, marks the seventh NASCAR Nextel Cup team currently ... Continue reading
GMAC Mortgage Survey Reveals Consumers Want More Information on Home Financing
Financial Concerns are the Greatest Obstacle to Achieving Homeownership HORSHAM, Pa., March 29 -- GMAC Mortgage today announced the results of its first quarterly customer survey, which polled 1,000 consumers nationwide to assess their barriers to homeownership and homeownership education needs. The survey found that 2 ... Continue reading
HSBC Auto Finance Appoints Lee Whatcott Chief Financial Officer
Auto Finance Veteran Brings Industry Expertise to Leading Auto Lender PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill., March 29 -- HSBC - North America announced today the appointment of Lee Whatcott as chief financial officer of HSBC Auto Finance, effective immediately. Whatcott will lead the financial accounting and management efforts for th ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--March 29, 2005--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 products announced the informal survey results from ATV Industry Magazine detailing Cycle Country's sup ... Continue reading
INTERMET Announces Plans to Close Decatur, Illinois, Foundry
Closure part of ongoing restructuring activities TROY, Mich., March 29 -- INTERMET Corporation (INMTQ:PK) today announced that it has developed plans to close its ductile- iron foundry in Decatur, Illinois. The company said it intends to meet with Local 6-728 of the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Workers I ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Host First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 29 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2005 first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (973) 582-2710 five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled s ... Continue reading
Robinson turns eyes toward Bristol Eddyville, Ky. – It should be an exciting weekend for Shawna Robinson and the #23 Vassarette Chevrolet team at Bristol Motor Speedway. “I love racing at Bristol,” Robinson said. “It’s a very demanding track and you’ve got to be alert. Everything is intense - the racing, th ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 29, 2005--Due to its growing client base, Loan Protector Insurance Services, a leading independent outsourcer of customized mortgage insurance tracking and verification programs, experienced a significant increase in the amount of both inbound and outbound calls within the past year, which precipit ... Continue reading
high-resolution photos available from HYPERLINK "BLOCKED::mailto:sylvia@spurcom.ca"sylvia@spurcom.ca ------ Marc Sluszny has joined the home team for les 24 Heures du Mans 2005. Sluszny, of Antwerp, Belgium, will drive the Luc Alphand Aventures Porsche 911 GT3 RS with fellow adventurer Luc Alphand of Le Mans, France. T ... Continue reading
LONDON & SAN JOSE, Calif.--March 29, 2005--WebTrends, the web analytics market share leader and a business unit of NetIQ Corporation , today announced that MG Rover Group has selected WebTrends(R) 7 On Demand to increase customer conversion across its MG and Rover European web sites. The company has more than 25 MG and ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S CRAWFORD READY TO TACKLE 2005 SEASON
NEWS RELEASE March 29, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S CRAWFORD READY TO TACKLE 2005 SEASON Center Line, Mich. - Mike Crawford and Darrell Cox Racing are hoping that history repeats itself as the 2005 NHRA Summit Racing Sport Comp ... Continue reading
MSX International Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2004
WARREN, Mich., March 29 -- MSX International, a global provider of technical business services, reports net sales totaling $556.6 million for fiscal 2004 compared to $619.3 million for fiscal year 2003. The results for both fiscal years reflect the net sales of continuing operations and exclude the net sales of busines ... Continue reading
Case studies in Lux Research report quantify who will capture value from nanotech in consumer products NEW YORK, March 29 -- Who will win and lose as nanotechnology pervades consumer goods? The answer will differ greatly by industry and product category, according to a new report from Lux Research entitled "How Nanotec ... Continue reading
Natural Gas & Oil have already hit all-time highs, and are still moving upward.
USBB: MOGI, set to exp|ore further in Alberta Canada, with generation potential of mi|lions per week in one of Canada's most high|y coveted reservoirs. Candlestick Analysis for MOGI Today's Candlestick Patterns: Umbrella - Bullish Harami Cross Today, an Umbrella was formed. The long lower shadow shows the evidence for ... Continue reading
NowAuto to Partner With ACE Cash Express
NowAuto and ACE Cash Express, Inc. Sign Payment and Marketing Pact SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 29 -- NowAuto, Inc. and ACE Cash Express, Inc. announced today they have partnered to expand NowAuto's no credit check auto loan program. This partnership will allow NowAuto customers to make payments at any ACE Cash Express loc ... Continue reading
Orbian Corp. Achieves Record Growth Exceeding $3.0 Billion in Transactions
NORWALK, Conn., March 29 -- Orbian Corp., a supply-chain finance company offering cost-effective receivables finance utilizing market-leading technology, today announced that it has achieved record growth marked by exceeding $3.0 billion in transactions processed on the Orbian System. In the first quarter 2005, Orbian ... Continue reading
Pelion Executives to Share Insights at Supply Chain World - North America
Rich Sherman and Dave Gleditsch Join Manufacturing Experts to Discuss Strategies to Achieve and Sustain Manufacturing Excellence Who: Rich Sherman, SVP of Marketing, Pelion Systems Dave Gleditsch, Chief Technology Officer, Pelion Systems Pelion Systems is the market leader in Manufacturing Process Optimization (MPO) so ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Autoliv Profile 2005 - Leader in Automotive Occupant Restraint Equipment
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 29 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14666) has announced the addition of Profile of Autoliv: Leader in Automotive Occupant Restraint Equipment to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Autoliv, based in Sweden, is the worl ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 29 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14685) has announced the addition of Fuel Cell Transportation Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2007 to 2013 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Fuel cell trials of ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--March 29, 2005--Rush Enterprises, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has named Derrek Weaver its Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President of Legal Affairs. Mr. Weaver will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters pertaining to the Company, including corporate compliance and governan ... Continue reading
Solomon Announces Engagement of Design Continuum
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--March 29, 2005--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM), announced today that it has engaged Design Continuum Inc. to assist the Company in rapidly leveraging its technology into complimentary markets. Design Continuum, based in Boston and operating internationally through offices in Seoul, South ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Amends Bank Credit Facility and Reiterates Guidance for 2005
CONCORD, N.C.--March 29, 2005--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. today announced the successful completion of an amendment to the Company's $300.0 million bank credit facility and term loan executed in May 2003 (the "Credit Facility"). The amended Credit Facility extends maturity to March 2010 from May 2008, affords the Compa ... Continue reading
WARREN, Ohio, March 29 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Vimercati, S.p.A., an Italian full-service switch products supplier for the automotive industry. Subject to post-closing adjustments, the purchase price to acquire Vimercati is 24.9 million euros. Vimercati's 200 ... Continue reading
SOUTHLAKE, Texas--March 29, 2005-- 2005 Study Rates Airports in Terms of Sticker Shock and Compares Taxes When Renting Cars On-Airport Vs. Locally After first revealing major discrepancies from total versus quoted rental car prices in 2003, an updated Travelocity study examining added rental car taxes (which, for the p ... Continue reading
'Tricked Out' Heads Spark Dunlop Buzz in San Mateo
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 29 -- A few proud men who have a head for what's cool will put their heads together in San Mateo on Saturday. Sporting a Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tread pattern on their noggins, these "treadheads" are hoping to win a set of Dunlop tires. The unique haircuts will be a popular feature at Hot Import N ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Launches Nationwide ``Miles Ahead of the Competition'' Campaign
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--March 29, 2005--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company -- a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans, and Tautliner(R) curtainsided trailers -- has just launched a major new nationwide campaign promoting the quality and durability of both their trailers and their af ... Continue reading
Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. Announces $1.6 Million Purchase Order
SAN BRUNO, Calif., March 29 -- Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. ("Worldwide") (BULLETIN BOARD: WMFG) today announced that it has received a purchase order for 5,000 air-conditioning units for cars from Automobile group Harbin Light Duty Vehicles Factory located in China. The contract is worth over one million six hund ... Continue reading
XATA Corporation Selects DPAC Embedded 802.11 Wireless LAN Node Module
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.--March 29, 2005-- -- XATA's onboard fleet management system combines satellite and 802.11b wireless communications -- DPAC Technologies shipping production orders XATA Corporation , the leader in onboard fleet management systems for private fleet transportation, and DPAC Technologies , the leader i ... Continue reading
Rob Geller Joins Peerless Industries as Vice President of Sales
CHICAGO--March 29, 2005--Peerless Industries, Inc., the leader in audiovisual mounting solutions, today announced the addition of Rob Geller, 35, as Vice President of Sales. Geller oversees all sales activity for Peerless and is based out of the company's headquarters in Melrose Park, IL. "Rob is a highly skilled and e ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems: Commercially Viable Fuel Cell Stack Technology Ready by 2010
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 29, 2005--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) Technology "Road Map" Outlines Path to Commercially Viable Automotive Fuel Cell Stack Technology within Five Years Commercially viable fuel cell stack technology for hydrogen-powered vehicles can be demonstrated by 2010, according to a Technol ... Continue reading
Automation Alley Establishes New Center in Support of International Business Opportunities
TROY, Mich., March 29 -- Automation Alley today announced the formation of the Automation Alley International Business Center (AAIBC). The AAIBC will primarily assist small- to mid-sized foreign companies and international government entities interested in establishing businesses in Southeast Michigan. The AAIBC will p ... Continue reading
Dayton Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms DAYTON, Ohio, March 29 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Dayton Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner than vehicles f ... Continue reading
Bosch Steering Assist Makes Worldwide Debut on Mercedes-Benz A, B-Class
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 29 -- Bosch announces the introduction of its new steering assist program on the Mercedes-Benz A- and B- Class vehicles. The program, jointly developed with DaimlerChrysler, supports the driver in critical driving situations by enhancing or redirecting power steering support. The steering ... Continue reading
VITEC Names Vice President of Manufacturing
DETROIT, March 29 -- VITEC LLC, a leading tier one automotive supplier of plastic fuel systems, today announced the selection of Frank J. Remesch as vice president of manufacturing. Remesch's responsibilities will include management of all manufacturing operations including quality control, facilities design, lean manu ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter Results
ANDERSON, Ind., March 29 -- Remy International, Inc. ("Remy International" or the "Company" and formerly Delco Remy International, Inc.), a leading worldwide manufacturer and remanufacturer of automotive electrical, powertrain products and hybrid drive technologies, today announced net sales of $255.8 million and Adjus ... Continue reading
PHH Arval Announces New Telematics-Powered Service
PHH Onboard(SM) Clients to Benefit From Risk Reduction, Increased Productivity and Reduced Maintenance Costs SPARKS, Md., March 29 -- PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation , today announced PHH Onboard(SM), a new fleet service powered by telematics. After several years of development and the completion of a succes ... Continue reading
Denver Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms DENVER, March 29 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Denver International Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner than ve ... Continue reading
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Powered by Valence Battery Unveiled at EVS 21
MONACO & AUSTIN, Texas--March 29, 2005-- New Concept Car Developed With EnergyCS Offers Dramatically Better Gas Mileage and More Zero Emission Driving Than Existing Hybrids At the 21st Worldwide International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS 21) being held next week, Valence Te ... Continue reading
CSK ProShop Named Preferred Supplier to Big O Tires
PHOENIX, March 29 -- CSK Auto Inc., wholly-owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Corporation , announced today that Big O Tires Inc. has chosen CSK's ProShop wholesale division as a "Preferred Supplier" for its automotive and light truck parts and accessories. This association combines the attributes of both companies, thus enh ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Heavy to make engine valves in China
TOKYO March 29, 2005; Japan Today reported that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd said Monday it will start producing engine valves in October in Shenyang in northeastern China's Liaoning Province through a joint venture to be launched Thursday with a Chinese automobile engine manufacturer, in a bid to cash in on the boo ... Continue reading
Japanese Truckmaker Apologizes for Slow Defect Report, Denies Cover-Up
TOKYO March 29, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that the chief executive of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., a Japanese truckmaker tainted by a recurring recall scandal, apologized Tuesday for being late in reporting a defect suspected in several vehicle fires but denied any intended cover-up. The l ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Files Registration Statement for Proposed Secondary Offering of Shares
CHICAGO, March 28 -- NAVTEQ Corporation announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed $1.3 billion secondary offering of shares of its common stock. The shares are being offered by Philips Consumer Electronics B.V., a wholly-owned subs ... Continue reading
Discovery Channel's Monster House Will Feature 'Monsterized' 1951 Nasshua RV
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., March 29 -- When Kari Ann and Jay Gerlach purchased their 1951 Nasshua RV on ebay.com for less than $400, they knew they'd have fun with their new project. What they didn't know was that they'd raise thousands of dollars for charity and end up on a popular TV show because of it. Active in her local ... Continue reading
Nothing Semi About Semiconductors In Today's Vehicles
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 29 -- Imagine driving in heavy traffic, when all the semiconductor chips on earth suddenly disappeared. You would be in a lot of trouble. Yours and all the other cars around you wouldn't be going anywhere. Today the question isn't "Does my car have a semiconductor," it's "How many?" Semiconducto ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Suggests Ways Consumers Can Save Money & Gas
Company Celebrates National Car Care Month by Providing Customers with Parts, Products and Car Care Know-How to Maximize Fuel Economy ROANOKE, Va., March 29 -- Consumers can increase fuel mileage, avoid vehicle breakdowns and save between $500 and $1,000 annually on vehicle maintenance and repair by doing the work them ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, March 29 -- How does an auto dealership rate? That's actually a very significant question. The average consumer still fails to correct the most common mistake made. He fails to get educated on processes involved before, during and after an automobile purchase. Consumers have long used their own lack of knowled ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV's Elegant 2006 Jamboree GTX and Tioga SLX Available Nationwide
Highly Anticipated Consumer Launch of Stylish Class C Motor Homes Co-Developed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 29 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced the consumer launch of its revolutionary 2006 Jamboree GTX and Tioga SLX Class C motor homes. These mod ... Continue reading
Toyota Starts Diesel Engine Production in Poland
Tokyo March 28, 2005; Aki Tsukioka writing for JCNN reported that Toyota Motor and Toyota Industries jointly announced the March 21 launch of production of 2.2-litter diesel engines at Toyota Motor Industries Poland (TMIP), their engine manufacture joint venture in Poland. Established at a capitalization of 28 billion ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names Jueckstock Senior Vice President Powertrain Systems
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 28, 2005--President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont announced the appointment of Rainer Jueckstock as senior vice president, Powertrain Systems and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ). Mr. Jueckstock will have responsibility for the Company' ... Continue reading
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