Brain Injury Association of Arizona Stresses Motorcycle Safety
Who: The Brain Injury Association of Arizona and T.E.A.M. Motorcyclist Training Centers What: BIAAZ available to discuss the organization's experience with motorcyclists who suffered a traumatic brain injury because they did not wear a helmet. Mark Weiss, training director for T.E.A.M., to discuss the important role he ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--April 22, 2005--Californians observing Earth Day today can begin to "breathe easier" thanks to a Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair program that offers financial assistance to motorists whose high-polluting vehicles fail a biennial Smog Check. In March, Governor Schwarzenegg ... Continue reading
DP Technology, creators of ESPRIT CAM software, sponsors Stanford University Solar Car Project
Camarillo, Calif.- With help from ESPRIT 2005, computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software by DP Technology Corp., Stanford University engineering and science students will be cruising their way up the United States, from Austin, Texas to Alberta, Canada, taking solar power to new speeds this summer. For more high reso ... Continue reading
ESPRITWeb Article #763, DP Technology sponsors Stanford University Solar Car Project
ESPRITWeb Article _____ ID: 763 Date 22-Apr-2005 Distribution Public Title DP Technology sponsors Stanford University Solar Car Project Summary Students to compete in 2005 North American Solar Challenge in July _____ With help from ESPRIT 2005, computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software by DP Technology Corp., Stanfor ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--April 22, 2005--FastenTech, Inc. has scheduled the release of its fiscal 2005 second quarter and year to date results for Thursday, April 28, 2005 before the market opening and will hold its conference call to discuss results on the same day. Details are provided below. Quarterly Conference Call The confer ... Continue reading
IHRA Harold Martin Pre Race Fact Sheet: Martin Multi-Tasks to Prepare for Racing at "The Rock"
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Pre-Race Fact Sheet Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: 35th Annual Spring Nationals, the second event on the 12-race, 2005 IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series. Location: Rockingham ... Continue reading
~ Company Reiterates Fiscal 2005 Financial Guidance ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 22 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced the construction of grandstand seats and luxury suites at Homestead- Miami Speedway and Phoenix International Raceway. In addition, the Company reaffir ... Continue reading
WACO, Texas, April 22 -- The following was issued today by The Law Offices of Steve Laird: A jury in Waco has found an Indiana-based trucking company at fault for a March 2002 accident that killed a U.S. Army lieutenant, and awarded his family $17.5 million. 23-year-old 2nd Lt. Matthew Giuliano had just graduated from ... Continue reading
Lear Reports First-Quarter Financial Results and Updates 2005 Financial Guidance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 22 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive interior systems suppliers, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2005 and updated 2005 earnings guidance. First-Quarter Results: -- Net sales were $4.3 billion versus $4.5 billion a year ago -- Net income per sh ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Shifts Into High Gear in Coast-to-Coast M-Class Tour
MONTVALE, N.J., April 22 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is taking one of its newest vehicle line-ups directly to the drivers of America for its best, broadest, most extensive event tour yet, the 2005 M-Class Road Rally. Stopping in a total of 37 cities and bringing the thrill of Mercedes- Benz to approximately 57,000 peo ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports First Quarter 2005 Results
AKRON, Ohio--April 22, 2005--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that net sales of $236,225,160 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 set an all-time quarterly record, increasing 27 percent from the $185,518,527 reported for the first quarter of 2004. Net income was $7,769,314, a decrease of 12 percent from $8, ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 22 -- Today Governor Brad Henry held a rally at the State Capitol in show of support for the General Motors Oklahoma City Assembly Plant. Partnering with Kathy Taylor, Secretary of Commerce and Tourism, Fred J. Hall, Chairman, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and GM Plant Manager Tyree Minner, Governo ... Continue reading
BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 22 -- PPL Corporation's projected earnings increases over the next several years should produce excellent results for shareowners, the company's chairman said here Friday. "Based on our solid business strategy and anticipation of the continued outstanding efforts of PPL employees, we are projectin ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) Teams up With Habitat for Humanity
One Home, One Family Initiative DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 22 -- RepairOne(R) Automotive Concepts, LLC has announced a partnership with Halifax Habitat for Humanity (HHH) to build the next HHH home in the Daytona Beach area. As part of the company's One Home, One Family initiative, RepairOne(R) owners, team members, cu ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Company Profile of Siemens VDO Automotive 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 22 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16201 ) has announced the addition of Siemens VDO Automotive: Company profile 2004 edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Siemens VDO Automotive is a major supplier of electro ... Continue reading
--Pace Suburban Bus: NOTICE ------ SPECIAL TELECONFERENCE MEETING ------------------------------ of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors Monday, April 25, 2005 11:00 a.m. 550 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois -------------------------------------------------------- I. Roll Call II. Executive ... Continue reading
SRS Labs' Circle Surround Automotive Technology Wins Prestigious 2005 AeA High-Tech Award
SRS Circle Surround Automotive(TM) Technology Receives Top Nod in 'Consumer' Technology Category for the Orange County Council of the American Electronics Association SANTA ANA, Calif., April 22 -- SRS Labs, Inc. , one of the world's leading providers of audio, voice and surround sound technologies, today proudly annou ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Reports First Quarter Results; Net Income Was $0.34 Per Share
VAN NUYS, Calif.--April 22, 2005--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced operating results for the first quarter of 2005. First Quarter Results For the three months ended March 31, 2005, revenue decreased 9.5% to $211,915,000 from $234,191,000 for the first quarter of 2004, reflecting an 11.4% decline ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Continues Growth with Third Fully Automated, State-of-the-Art Warehouse
CARSON, Calif.--April 22, 2005--U.S. Auto Parts, the nation's leading Internet direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories, continues to position itself as the industry leader with its announcement today that the company has added a 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility ... Continue reading
WARREN, Ohio, April 22 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that it has been informed that a shareholder of Vimercati S.p.A. intends to exercise a pre-emptive right to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Vimercati, subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in Stoneridge's agreement to acquire Vimercati. ... Continue reading
ZAP celebrates Earth Day at Sonoma State University and other local venues
Environmentally and Socially Responsible Company Joins in Earth Day Festivities SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 22 -- ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, is taking part in several local events to celebrate Earth Day. Yesterday, ZAP attended an alternative fuel ... Continue reading
Hodnett Grabs SSP Victory on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HODNETT GRABS SSP VICTORY ON THURSDAY NIGHT NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (April 21, 2004) – Greg Hodnett drew a front row starting spot for Thursday evening’s Sprint Car feature at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, and never loo ... Continue reading
Porsche and Hyatt Join in Global Racing and Brand Partnership
CHICAGO, IL Apr 22, 2005; Hyatt Corporation announced today that it has entered into a strategic marketing partnership with Porsche. Under the unprecedented agreement between the two premier brands, Hyatt becomes an official partner of Porsche Motorsport; plus, Porsche and Hyatt will collaborate on brand marketing prog ... Continue reading
Second Annual JEG'S.com NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals, Friday from No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, La.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES SECOND ANNUAL JEG'S.COM NHRA CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS NO PROBLEM RACEWAY April 22, 2005 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 RACING UNDERWAY FOR JEG'S.COM CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS BELLE ROSE, La. - In the first rounds of qualifying for the JEG'S.com Cajun SPORTSnatio ... Continue reading
Is Your Wife or Mother a Car Slob?
Skip the Beauty Spa Gift Certificate for Mother's Day and Enter Mom to Win a Complete Car Makeover CHICAGO, April 22 -- Beauty makeovers might be the latest rage, but this Mother's Day skip the spa gift certificate and head for the garage. You can nominate your mom or wife to win the International Carwash Association's ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 22 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 336,139 units, down 1.9 percent from the 342,679 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 5,247,2 ... Continue reading
GM U.S. Sales Analysis March 2005
Industry selling rate up slightly compared to year ago: The cumulative selling rate for the industry during March was 17.3million units (7.8 million cars and 9.5 million trucks). Performance was up slightly compared to last March’s selling rate of 17.2 million units (7.7 million cars and 9.5 million trucks). Indu ... Continue reading
DoaLease.com and ThaList.com Partner to Capitalize on the Growth of Used Car Leasing.
CINCINNATI--April 21, 2005--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online auto leasing, announced a new partnership with www.ThaList.com, a network of Highline, Classic, and Specialty Automobile dealers. The relationship will enable dealer members of ThaList to use ACS's www.DoaLease.com service to off ... Continue reading
Honda Honors Hayes Lemmerz with Supplier Award
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, April 21 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that its Dello, Italy operations recently received the Supplier Award 2005 from Honda UK Manufacturing for its supply of aluminum wheels to the Honda Civic and CR-V. The award is to honor a supplier's performance in the key categories o ... Continue reading
Matchams Park to Host Motocross British Grand Prix
RINGWOOD, England, April 22 -- The motocross British Grand Prix is the top off-road motorcycle racing event in the United Kingdom. This year the spectacle represents round seven of the FIM World Championships and is set to occur at the impressive Matchams Park facility at Ringwood near Bournemouth on June 4th-5th. Sale ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices Dip for Second Straight Week
IRVING, Texas--April 22, 2005--Gasoline prices in Texas moved lower for the second consecutive week, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. In Texas, the current average is $2.128 a gallon - a four cent weekly decrease. The current average is 44.8 cents higher than last year's average price of $1.690 a gallon. Corp ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Peak and Inch Lower
LOS ANGELES--April 22, 2005--Gasoline prices, after peaking and then hovering near record highs, have begun inching lower in most areas, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. However, the average declines are so small that they hardly can be noticed. The average price of self-serv ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--April 21, 2005--In response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration early estimates of motor vehicle crashes released today ("Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Fatalities and Injuries - 2004 Projections"), the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (www.msf-usa.org) urged riders and motorists to take step ... Continue reading
he all-new Ford Focus on display at 2005 Auto Shanghai in China.
NEW FORD FOCUS GLOWS AT AUTO SHANGHAI 2005; CHANGAN FORD TO BUILD NEW CAR IN CHONGQING 2005 Shanghai Motor Show SHANGHAI, April 20, 2005 – The long expected star of Ford's newest line-up was unveiled today for international journalists at Auto Shanghai 2005. The all-new Ford Focus that made its global debut as a ... Continue reading
Toyota Exhibits at Auto Shanghai 2005; New Model Reiz and Lexus LX470 Appear Before Launch
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 21, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC; TSE: 7203) began showing a total of 23 vehicles today, including both production and concept vehicles, at Auto Shanghai 2005 (the Shanghai Motor Show), which is being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from April 21 to 28. Unde ... Continue reading
Toyota Boshoku and Denso to Establish Filter Manufacturing Company in China
Tokyo (JCNN) - Toyota Boshoku and Denso announced on April 20 that the companies will jointly establish a filter manufacturing company in Foshan, Guangdong, China this month. To be capitalized at $9.6 million, Toyota Boshoku Foshan (tentative name) will be owned 60% by Toyota Boshoku and 40% by Denso. The partners aim ... Continue reading
Continental's Vision of Total Vehicle Safety
Applying proactive integrated technology can reduce crashes and mitigate injuries TROY, Mich., April 21 -- In a presentation at the WWJ Business Breakfast today, Continental Automotive Systems, North America, President and CEO Bill Kozyra said that the auto industry is in the midst of a safety revolution and presented ... Continue reading
DoaLease.com and ThaList.com Partner to Capitalize on the Growth of Used Car Leasing
DoaLease.com and ThaList.com Partner to Capitalize on the Growth of Used Car Leasing. CINCINNATI--April 21, 2005--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online auto leasing, announced a new partnership with www.ThaList.com, a network of Highline, Classic, and Specialty Automobile dealers. The relations ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Third Quarter and Year-To-Date Operating Results
DUBUQUE, Iowa--April 21, 2005--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for its third quarter ended March 31, 2005. Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 were $101.3 million compared to the prior year quarter of $107.0 million, a decrease of 5.3%. Net income for the current quarter was $1.7 ... Continue reading
Remy Expands Global Operations in China
Company showcase in 2005 Shanghai Auto Show ANDERSON, Ind., April 21 -- Remy International, Inc., has formed a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE), Remy Electricals (China) Company Limited in Shajing, Guangdong Province of China which will significantly expand Remy's presence in the region. The facility will launch ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Showcase Performance at Charlotte Event
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 21 -- While prospective Dunlop "treadheads" line up for a chance to win free tires, and booming hip-hop music shakes the walls of Charlotte's Merchandise Mart on Saturday, Dunlop and Saturn will push the limits of performance outdoors. General Motors' Supercharged Test Drives - featuring the 205- ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Third Limited Edition Vehicle for 2005 - The 2005 xA Release Series 2.0
TORRANCE, Calif., April 21 -- Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the third and final limited-production Scion for 2005, the xA Release Series 2.0, will go on sale in May. All xA Release Series 2.0 vehicles will have a bright Spectra Blue Mica exterior and offer unique appearance enhancem ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 21 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16185 ) has announced the addition of The Chinese Market for OEM Automotive Electronics - 2005 Edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) This is a new report which focuses exclus ... Continue reading
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