SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 26, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2005, representing 46 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income, before cumulative effect ... Continue reading
Auto Theft Investigators Conference in Novi
Investigators from 13 States and Canada Gather for Training; Governor Granholm Proclaims "Auto Theft Awareness Week" in Michigan NOVI, Mich., April 26 -- If you make your living stealing cars in the Midwest, watch out -- over 300 auto theft investigators are coming to the 42nd Annual Training Conference for the North C ... Continue reading
Cendant's Board of Directors Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.09 per Common Share
NEW YORK, April 26 -- Cendant Corporation today announced that its board of directors declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share, payable June 14, 2005 to stockholders of record on May 23, 2005. About Cendant Corporation Cendant Corporation is primarily a provider of travel and residential r ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--April 26, 2005--Today, at the NORIA Lubrication Excellence Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, TX, ChevronTexaco Products Company (ChevronTexaco), a leading provider of industrial lubricants and reliability-based maintenance solutions, today announced the introduction of its new ISOCLEAN(TM) Automati ... Continue reading
WHAT: Approximately 80 employees and executives of DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance will be spending most of the day volunteering time and energy to spruce up the buildings and property at The Devereux Arizona in Scottsdale. WHO: Richard Howard, Vice President -- DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance Robert Q. K ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Honda Auto Receivables 2005-2 Owner Trust 'F1+/AAA'
NEW YORK--April 26, 2005--Fitch assigns ratings to the receivables-backed class A notes issued today by Honda Auto Receivables 2005-2 Owner Trust as listed below: -- $242,000,000 3.182% class A-1 asset-backed notes 'F1+'; -- $237,000,000 3.65% class A-2 asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $322,000,000 3.93% class A-3 asset-ba ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls, NEF and USEA Announce Energy Contest Winners
Students, teacher will receive VIP tour of Hawaii, trip to Washington, D.C. MILWAUKEE, April 26 -- The winners of the fourth annual Igniting Creative Energy Challenge were on fire this year, showcasing a giant matchbook filled with energy tips, a newspaper filled with articles on global energy issues and an elegant pho ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S JOHNSON LOOKING FOR VICTORIOUS HOMECOMING
NEWS RELEASE April 26, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S JOHNSON LOOKING FOR A VICTORIOUS HOMECOMING Center Line, Mich. - As the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Series heads to Bristol Dragway this weekend for the Fifth Annual O'Reilly NHRA ... Continue reading
FYI NADA Milestone Trophy I am an eBay registered Trading Assistant and Power Seller. A client has asked me to sell the official, and one of a kind, NADA milestone trophy for him. I understand that it was frequently in the Indy 500 museum. I would like to know if you have any interest in acquiring it. If not, would you ... Continue reading
National RV Holdings Obtains Increase in Line of Credit and Extension of Term
PERRIS, Calif., April 26 -- National RV Holdings, Inc. , today announced that it has signed a Loan Modification Agreement, amending the terms of its existing asset-based revolving credit facility with UPS Capital Corporation. The maximum availability under the line has been increased from $15 million to $20 million, pr ... Continue reading
OAK BROOK, Ill.--April 26, 2005--RC2 Corporation , today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. First quarter net sales increased 57.4% to $96.5 million compared with $61.3 million for the first quarter a year ago. Net income was $7.8 million or $0.37 per diluted share in the 2005 first quart ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Cash Dividend
IRVINE, Calif.--April 26, 2005--Westcorp , the diversified financial services company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, declared on April 26, 2005, a cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend will be paid on Aug. 16, 2005, for shareholders of record as of Aug. 2, 2005. ... Continue reading
Classic Auto Action Car Show & Auction
Classic Auto Action Car Show & Auction Classic Auto Action 3167 Willow Ave., Largo, FL 33771 727-812-2351 To Whom It May Concern, We are planning the Classic Auto Action Car Show & Auction to be held Sat & Sun, September 17 & 18th 2005, 9:00 am. To 8:00 PM. At the Florida State Fair Grounds, 4800 Highway 301 North. Tam ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--April 26, 2005--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced that it will release its first quarter 2005 results after the market closes on Monday, May 2, 2005. Management will then host a conference call on Tuesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results. Dial-in number for the call is 973-4 ... Continue reading
CTS Announces First Quarter Results; Maintains Sales and Earnings Guidance for 2005
ELKHART, Ind.--April 26, 2005--CTS Corporation today announced first quarter 2005 revenues of $155.3 million, a 27% increase over the first quarter of 2004. First quarter sales included $23.2 million from SMTEK, which CTS acquired on January 31, 2005. Diluted earnings per share were $0.09, compared to $0.07 in the firs ... Continue reading
Experts Available to Discuss Increased Sales of Hybrid Vehicles
--ExpertSource: TOPIC: Data collected by R.L. Polk & Co. shows registrations for new hybrid vehicles increased by 81 percent in 2004 compared to 2003, according to an article by The Associated Press. Experts say the increase in sales is due, in part, to the belief that consumers are being socially responsible by purcha ... Continue reading
CRESCO, Iowa--April 26, 2005--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers, transporters and luxury motorcoaches, today reported net income of $1.5 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $58.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. This represents ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Champ Car Media Opp
MEDIA ALERT MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING CHAMP CAR DRIVERS, PRESS CONFERENCE, LUNCH Champ Car World Series Drivers Testing at The Milwaukee Mile May 3 & 4 Press Lunch on Wednesday, May 4 (April 26, 2005) Milwaukee, Wis. - Virtually all of the premier open wheel drivers competing in the Saturday afternoon, ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Increased Quarterly Dividend
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 26, 2005--PACCAR's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of twenty-one cents ($.21) per share, payable on June 6, 2005, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2005. This is a 5 percent increase compared to the previous regular quarterly ... Continue reading
Shane Hmiel Talladega Superspeedway Sponsor: WINFUEL Owner: Todd Braun Busch Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Busch Chassis: BR04 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Engine Builder: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Shane Hmiel / Braun Racing Quick Facts: · - BR04 is the same car that Shane Hmiel drove at Daytona earlier this year · - Shane started ... Continue reading
Billy Edwards Named Chief Instructor of The Mid-Ohio School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chris Putman, The Mid-Ohio School, (614) 793-4620, cputman@midohio.com Billy Edwards Named Chief Instructor of The Mid-Ohio School COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 26, 2005) - The Mid-Ohio School is pleased to announce the appointment of Billy Edwards as the Chief Instructor. Edwards, with 19 years ... Continue reading
Tire Experts: Don't Leave It To Chance, Take Safety Into Your Own Hands
Motorists should take precautions to protect their safety and that of their passengers during National Tire Safety Week SOUTH BEND, Ind., April 26 -- Because of rampant tire neglect driving in America has become a game of chance, to the point where the government has taken action. Studies show every third car on the ro ... Continue reading
April 25, 2005 -- It’s the kind of week that late model racing fans talk about all winter, four straight nights of wheel-banging, fender-rubbing excitement. In just two weeks, the Northern Allstars Late Models will tow into the toughest tracks in the Hoosier state for the 2005 Indiana Dirt Late Model Speedweek. T ... Continue reading
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News and Notes
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 25, 2005) – No racetrack on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule is simple. Gateway International Raceway, an egg-shaped, 1.25-mile layout hosting Saturday’s Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200, is more difficult than most. Considerably more difficult. Since joinin ... Continue reading
Vehicle Technology Takes Driving To a Whole New Level
ALEXANDRIA, Va. April-- With over 230 million vehicles on America’s roads today, the issue of driver safety has never been more important. Automakers are responding to this need by equipping vehicles with some of the most advanced safety technologies to date. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, au ... Continue reading
LUNATI TO HONOR NASCAR AUTOZONE ELITE DIVISION CREW CHIEFS
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 25, 2005) – Lunati, a leading manufacturer of camshafts, crankshafts and other performance drivetrain components, will sponsor an all-new special award to recognize the top crew chiefs in the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division. Lunati, a subsidiary of Kentucky-based Holley Performance Produ ... Continue reading
ESPN Provides LIVE Webcasts 6 Years After The Auto Channel Did
NHRA AND ESPN360 TEAM UP TO PROVIDE LIVE QUALIFYING FROM O’REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS GLENDORA, Calif. (April 25, 2005) – ESPN360, ESPN’s customizable broadband service, will air live coverage of professional qualifying from the O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, as part of a prom ... Continue reading
NASCAR Autograph Session in Stockton California
What: NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series driver autograph session. When: Thursday, April 28 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Where: The AutoZone Store located at: 1100 N WILSON WAY, STOCKTON, CA, 95205. 209-942-2992 Who: NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series drivers: Jim Pettit II (2004 Southwest Series c ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Get Up to Speed on Today's Truck Rental Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 26 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16366 ) has announced the addition of Truck Rental: Global Industry Guide to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The Truck Rental Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for to ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Sterling Marlin Talladega Race Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Aaron's 499 - Talladega Superspeedway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: The Coors Light team will race chassis #211 at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend. This is the sam ... Continue reading
Gardner Finishes Fifth in Pedregon-Owned Midget
Advance Auto Parts Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series USAC Western Midget Car Series News Ventura Raceway Wrap Up Gardner Races to Fifth in Cruz Pedregon¹s Midget Owner Enjoyed Ventura Raceway From a New Angle VENTURA, Calif. (April 26, 2005) Damion Gardner powered the Cruz Pedr ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces Its Wholesale Subsidiary Now Writes Florida Policies
ATLANTA--April 26, 2005--Atlanta based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OCT BB: ASAM.OB), announced today its Managing General Agency (MGA) was approved to write auto coverages in Florida and is now actively putting Florida auto insurance policies on its books. In announcing its MGA's entrance into Florida, Lawrence (Bud) ... Continue reading
Cendant Issues Corrected Cash Flow Figures For First Quarter 2005
Full Year Cash Flow Projections Remain Unchanged NEW YORK, April 26 -- Cendant Corporation today reported a change in the Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities and Free Cash Flow data for the first quarter 2005 originally reported last evening. Due to a late accounting adjustment, Net Cash Provided by Operating Act ... Continue reading
Continental Supports Chrysler Group Dealer Training and Consumer Marketing Programs
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 26 -- The Chrysler Group recently kicked off this year's dealer training program -- and for the second year in a row, Continental Automotive Systems was there providing support to the first of four programs the company will participate in throughout the year. In addition to the dealer trainin ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - April 2005 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's April 2005 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the star ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK President & CEO Mohsen Sohi Inducted Into Shingo Prize Academy
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 26 -- Dr. Mohsen Sohi, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Freudenberg-NOK, has recently been inducted into the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing Academy in recognition of his constant pursuit of world-class business performance through focused improvements in core manufactu ... Continue reading
GlobalAutoIndustry.com Expands Its Global Sourcing Solutions with New Partnership
TROY, Mich.--April 26, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today announced its partnership with Aptium Global, a sourcing advisory firm to help automotive suppliers save money on their direct material purchases. Through Aptium Global's unique L ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Receives American Foundry Society Plant Engineering Award
NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 26 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that its Montague, Michigan Operations was awarded the American Foundry Society (AFS) 2005 Plant Engineering Award for its Vacuum Riserless Casting/Pressure Riserless Casting (VRC/PRC) technology. AFS representatives presented the award on April ... Continue reading
Media Alert: Quarterly Update to AAA's ``Media Map to aaa.com''
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 26, 2005--The "Media Map to aaa.com" on the AAA NewsRoom (http://www.aaa.com/news) has been updated with information about new features and enhancements to aaa.com. Updated information includes: -- Internet TripTik(R). These enhancements make this online mapping service even easier to use: a miles ... Continue reading
Ownersite.com Buckles up for Ride with MB Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
ROSWELL, Ga.--April 26, 2005--Ownersite Technologies, the premier provider of online vehicle maintenance tracking and safety solutions, is proud to announce a joint promotional agreement with the highly regarded #63 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team MB Motorsports and driver Justin Allgaier, making his NASCAR debut th ... Continue reading
Segmentz, Inc. Announces Management Changes
TAMPA, Fla.--April 26, 2005--Segmentz, Inc. (AMEX: SZI): -- Allan Marshall Resigns as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; to Remain on the Board -- Jennifer Dorris to Replace Dennis McCaffrey on Board -- Mr. McCaffrey Resigns as Chief Operating Officer; Remains with the Company Segmentz, Inc. (AMEX: SZI), a provider ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--April 26, 2005--Unibar today announced that BARCODE 2000(TM) Version 7.0, Unibar's professional barcode labeling software, now supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the recent Linux offering which supports a variety of servers for the corporate environment. BARCODE 2000 Vs. 7 now supports: -- Red H ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Enhances Customer Experience and Service Through Exclusive Customized Software
CARSON, Calif.--April 26, 2005--U.S. Auto Parts, the nation's leading Internet direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories, continues to set industry benchmarks by creating customized software for every aspect of the company's functions. This software is the product of U.S. Aut ... Continue reading
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.--April 26, 2005--@utoRevenue(TM), the nation's leader in permission based marketing services for the automotive industry, announced today that Gaye Weinberger, the former CIO/Senior Vice President of Information Technology for Aegis Communications Group of Dallas, has joined @utoRevenue as Vice ... Continue reading
Strategy, talent, luck keep Bazemore in Funny Car points lead
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY THUNDER VALLEY NHRA NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY Race Dates: April 29-May 1, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STRATEGY, TALENT, LUCK KEEP BAZEMORE IN POINTS LE ... Continue reading
Visteon Honors Detroit Scholar
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 26 -- Jennifer C. Salis, a senior at Detroit's Davis Aerospace Technical High School, was named Visteon Corporation's first Visteon Scholar at the National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers' (NABAS) 17th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet on April 25 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Pa ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 26 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16458) has announced the addition of Accuride Corporation: Company profile 2004 edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Accuride Corporation is North America's largest manufact ... Continue reading
Goodyear Directors Re-Elected at 2005 Annual Meeting
AKRON, Ohio, April 26 -- Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today elected Gary D. Forsee, Denise M. Morrison, Thomas H. Weidemeyer, John G. Breen and William J. Hudson Jr. to the company's Board of Directors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Foresee, Morrison and Weidemeyer w ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Laguna Seca preview
California-bound Terry Borcheller will ease a Daytona Prototype race car around one of his favorite race tracks for the first time this week. The Gainesville, Ga., driver will compete in the first Rolex Sports Car Series race at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif. The twisting 2.238-mile road course will be a chall ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--April 26, 2005--Vehicle Inspection Services, LLC (VIS), one of the largest full-service vehicle inspection companies in North America, today announced the newest member of its growing executive team. VIS has named Don Fowler, a 30-year veteran of the automobile remarketing industry, as executive director of bu ... Continue reading
Automotive Women Honored by National Association of Women Business Owners
DETROIT, April 26 -- The National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter will be honoring the best and brightest women in the automotive sector on Friday, May 20, at the "Salute to Automotive Women" sponsored by DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The black tie optional awards and dinner honors women fro ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 26 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16455 ) has announced the addition of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) This Company Profile provides top-level company data and information for Advance ... Continue reading
Fundamental Strategic Changes Driving Goodyear Results
AKRON, Ohio, April 26 -- In his address to shareholders at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's 2004 Annual Meeting, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Keegan said the tiremaker remains committed to the strategic direction implemented two years ago to fundamentally change the company. (Logo: http://www.news ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 26 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16454 ) has announced the addition of UK Fleet Operational Leasing Data Report to 2008 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The operational leasing market has changed dramatically o ... Continue reading
MotorCities National Heritage Area to Host the 9th World Forum for Motor Museums
DETROIT, April 26 -- MotorCities National Heritage Area announced today that the City of Detroit has been selected to host the 2005 World Forum for Motor Museums. The forum, representing over 1,400 executives and staff members from automotive heritage sites in more than 50 countries, will be held on October 9-14, 2005. ... Continue reading
Amerityre Accomplishes Major Technology Breakthrough
Non-Pneumatic Polyurethane Tire Passes FMVSS 129 Testing Boulder City, Nev., April 26 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) announced today its non-pneumatic [no-air] passenger car tire had passed FMVSS 129 testing. The tire, made from a proprietary polyurethane elastomer compound, has been developed by Ameri ... Continue reading
-- What: International Ride of Jewish Motorcyclists descend upon Washington, D.C., from 14 States and Toronto, Canada to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Where: From Miami to Michigan, Pittsburgh, Chicago and Detroit and 9 states in-between, Jewish Bikers from across North America and Canada will meet at sel ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Names Winners of Ford HBCU Business Classic
Washington D.C., April 23, 2005 - Ford Motor Company named the winners of its Ford HBCU Business Classic, the entrepreneurial business plan competition designed for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) students. The team from Texas Southern University was awarded the grand prize of $35,000 ... Continue reading
The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class: The Compact Sports Tourer
Barcelona, Apr 20, 2005 Design, dynamism and dimensions – these are the outstanding features of the new B-Class, the Mercedes-Benz Compact Sports Tourer. This new model will appear in the showrooms of Mercedes-Benz outlets and authorised dealerships all over Europe in the summer of 2005. With this novel Sports To ... Continue reading
Sona to Acquire Developer of Rechargeable Magnesium Battery
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--April 26, 2005--Sona Development Corp. (OTCBB:SDVC) ("Sona") announced today that it has completed a bridge loan of $500,000 to Idea One, Inc. ("Idea One"), a research and development company that has built the world's first successful lab-tested magnesium rechargeable battery. Sona and Ide ... Continue reading
Flexible Manufacturing Strategies Is Focus Of Automotive News Manufacturing Conference
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 26 -- Matt DeMars, vice president, Vehicle Operations, North America, Ford Motor Company and Tom Stallkamp, industrial partner, Ripplewood Holdings Inc. highlight a roster of automotive executives who will explore the flexible strategies manufacturers use to build vehicles in North America at th ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler: broad technology portfolio for sustainable mobility in China
Shanghai/Stuttgart, 04/26/2005 - DaimlerChrysler has confirmed its commitment to sustainable mobility in Asia and the key growth market of China with two Asian debuts: At the “Auto China” in Shanghai, the Group demonstrated its leading position in the field of alternative drive systems with the Mercedes-Benz S-Clas ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services to Provide Vehicle Financing in China
Stuttgart/ Berlin/ Beijing , 04/26/2005 - DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, the vehicle financing company of DaimlerChrysler Group, is in the process of establishing a vehicle financing subsidiary in China and expects to be operational this fall. “Vehicle financing is becoming more important to customers when c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class: Comprehensive Model Update and Three New V6 Engines
Stuttgart, 04/26/2005 - This June, the CLK-Class coupe and convertible will become even more irresistible for customers. Not only will Mercedes-Benz be offering four new model variants, it will also upgrade the CLK models by giving them a redesigned front as well as numerous technical innovations for even more safety a ... Continue reading
Toyota's Chairman Urges Japanese Car Cos. to Raise Prices to Help Ailing U.S. Rivals
TOKYO April 26, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota's chairman is urging Japanese automakers to raise prices or find other ways to even the playing field with ailing U.S. rivals General Motors and Ford in hopes of heading off a possible protectionist backlash in the crucial North American market ... Continue reading
Molson Vancouver Indy Firestone Firehawk wood replica mode car. Can you find a home for it . It's the only Official one World wide Please help also have the Post. ... Continue reading
Rob Bunker - Laguna Seca preview
Rob Bunker has an eye on the future. While most his age (16) are sufficiently engrossed in the moment, Bunker has a five-year plan. And that's just the start. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver starts his first season in the Formula BMW USA Championship this week, driving the No. 18 Aim Autosport Formula BMW FB2 car in two ... Continue reading
Timken Awarded General Motors 2004 Supplier of the Year
CANTON, Ohio, April 25 -- The Timken Corporation announced today that it has been named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. Timken was selected for the award from more than 3,500 GM suppliers worldwide. The award was given du ... Continue reading
First Quarter 2005 Highlights: * Reported core earnings of $15.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $12.9 million, or $0.11 per share in first quarter 2004 * Achieved increase of total revenue of $237.7 million, or 8.7 percent, to $3.0 billion * Increased total merchandise sales by $89.5 million, or 5.0 p ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reports 2005 First Quarter Results
Net Income Up 53% Year-Over-Year to Record Level, Sixth Consecutive Profitable Quarter DEARBORN, Mich., April 26 -- Amerigon Incorporated today reported significant year-over-year improvements in net income and gross margins for its first quarter ended March 31, 2005 as demand for its proprietary Climate Control Seat(T ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Upgrades VIRTTEX Driving Simulator With Quantum3D Independence IG Solution
Independence Upgrade Provides Enhanced Performance, Image Quality, and Special Effects While Employing More Open Standard Technologies AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, April 26 -- Quantum3D(R), Inc., a leading provider of COTS, open-architecture, realtime visual computing solutions for the Visual and Sensor Simulation Training ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.08 Per Share for the First Quarter of 2005
MEDFORD, Ore.--April 26, 2005--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.08 per share for the first quarter of 2005. Shareholders of record as of May 6, 2005 will receive the dividend that will be payable May 20, 2005. About Lithia Lithia Motors, Inc. is a Fortune 100 ... Continue reading
MatrixOne to Delay Release of Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2005
WESTFORD, Mass.--April 26, 2005--MatrixOne, Inc. today announced that it will delay the release of its financial results for the three month period ended April 2, 2005 pending a review of the Company's revenue recognition practices prompted by incorrect recognition of revenue at the Company's Japanese subsidiary in fis ... Continue reading
Pollak Selects Proficiency to Automate Design Interoperability
-- Collaboration Gateway Expected to Generate Substantial Time Savings, Improve OEM/Supplier Collaboration for Tier 1 Automotive Supplier -- MARLBOROUGH, Mass., April 26 -- Proficiency, a global provider of enterprise interoperability software, announced today that Pollak, a Stoneridge, Inc. company, has selected and i ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. was Honored by General Motors as a 2004 Supplier of the Year
ANDERSON, Ind., April 26 -- Remy International, Inc. was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 23, at the General Motors Vehicle Engineering Center in Warren, Michigan ... Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla.--April 26, 2005--SaVi Media Group (OTC: SVMI) today announces that the Company is scheduled to appear on World Business Review, hosted by General Alexander Haig on May 15, 2005 on CNBC. The focus of the World Business Review interview will be SaVi Media Group's EPA approved automotive products that eff ... Continue reading
Syracuse Company to Present New Forensic Video Analysis Technology at Homeland Security Conference
BOSTON, April 26 -- Vy Corporation (http://www.vycorporation.com/), a technology development company headquartered in Syracuse, New York, will be introducing new technology that automatically provides close-up imagery of car occupants for immediate action or later forensic analysis. "What makes the technology unique is ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 26, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), today announced that it was awarded a $2.1 million contract by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County, Nev., for the Virginia Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Reno, Nev. Planning and pr ... Continue reading
Speedemissions Announces Record Revenues For 2004
ATLANTA--April 26, 2005--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPEM), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company today announced record 2004 year end revenue numbers. With its four acquisitions as the anchor, Speedemissions revenue rose 368% to $2,867,921, up from $612,948 in 2003. In 2004, ... Continue reading
ISC President Named Most Influential Woman in Sports Business
~ Lesa France Kennedy Honored by Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 26 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced its President, Lesa France Kennedy, has been named "The Most Influential Woman in Sports Business" by Street & Smith's SportsBusin ... Continue reading
Honda and Climate Energy Launch New Energy Technology for the Home
Micro-CHP System Will Allow Homeowners to Produce Their Own Electricity While Heating Their Homes ALPHARETTA, Ga., April 26 -- American Honda Motor Company will work with Massachusetts based Climate Energy, LLC to bring a unique and innovative new form of home heat and power technology to market, the company announced ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Reports First Quarter Results
* 19% Revenue Increase * 23% Increase in Diluted Net Income Available to Common Shareholders * 28% Increase in Diluted Funds From Operations ("FFO") Available to Common Shareholders * Transacted Nearly $50 Million of Real Estate Investments MCLEAN, Va., April 26 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading special ... Continue reading
Ownersite.com Buckles up for Ride with MB Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ownersite.com Buckles up for Ride with MB Motorsports in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ROSWELL, GA.--April 26, 2005--Ownersite Technologies, the premier provider of online vehicle maintenance tracking and safety solutions, is proud to announce a joint promotional agreement with the highly rega ... Continue reading
Original "OilRig" Performs Well in Major U.S. DOE Oil Filtration Study
SALT LAKE CITY--April 26, 2005-- After one million miles, U.S. Department of Energy/Idaho National Laboratory tests demonstrate that effective bypass oil filtration systems significantly extend engine oil life Refined Global Solutions (RGS) announced today that bypass oil filtration systems such as the RGS Original Oil ... Continue reading
Meridian Automotive Systems Files for Chapter 11 But Normal Operations Continue
DEARBORN, Mich.--April 26, 2005--Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc. today announced that it has filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Company and its eight domestic subsidiaries filed their voluntary petitions for relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 26 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable in cash for shareholders of record on June 15, 2005. The dividend will be payable July 15, 2005. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 26 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today reported that its 2005 first quarter income from continuing operations was $19.4 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to $22.3 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The results for the quarter ... Continue reading
Auto Insurance Premiums Dropping According to Insurance.com Report
Insurance.com is the Largest Online Car Insurance Agency in the United States CLEVELAND, April 26 -- Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, reports a decrease in auto insurance rate quotes ( http://www.insurance.com/auto.aspx ) depending on geographical region. The company's "2005 ... Continue reading
TOKYO, April 26 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Fourth Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005 totaled JPY 94.0 billion (USD 876 million), an inc ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Reports First Quarter 2005 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--April 26, 2005--State Auto Financial Corporation -- Record quarterly earnings of $1.00 per share -- Quarterly GAAP combined ratio of 84.6 -- Net income up 25.9% vs. first quarter of 2004 -- Book value per share up 14.4% vs. first quarter of 2004 State Auto Financial Corporation today reported record qua ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Reports First Quarter Financial Results
- Excluding Previously Announced Restructuring Costs, Income from Continuing Operations Rose 12% - - Same-Store Retail Gross Profit Increased 7% - NEW YORK, April 26 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the first ... Continue reading
ZAP Multi-Purpose Portable Energy Products Now Available through Target.com Online Shopping Website
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--April 26, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Target Corporation for its unique multi-function line of portable batteries. Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP, made the ann ... Continue reading
STEVENS, Pa.--April 26, 2005--Last year the typical luxury consumer spent $33,188 on average buying luxuries, an increase of 33 percent over their reported spending in 2003 of $25,010. While spending in all categories of luxuries rose in 2004, increased spending on luxury automobiles resulted in the greatest boost to o ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Study Confirms Vehicle Owners Destined to Stay 'Upside-Down'
Kelley Blue Book's New Vehicle Buyer Attitude Study on Financing Reveals Consumers Continued Preference for Long Loan Terms IRVINE, Calif., April 26 -- The latest study from Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research, New Vehicle Buyer Attitude Study on Financing, finds that six out of 10 people who are about to buy a new veh ... Continue reading
PACCAR Record Quarterly Profit Surges 50 Percent; Company Celebrates Centennial in 2005
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 26, 2005--"PACCAR achieved record revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2005," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. "PACCAR is celebrating its Centennial this year, and it is wonderful to be able to report the best quarter in the history of the company. These supe ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Q1 2005 Earnings Per Share Rise
MEDFORD, Ore.--April 26, 2005--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that first quarter 2005 net income from continuing operations increased 31% to $10.0 million from $7.7 million in the first quarter of 2004. Earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding the dilutive effect of the change in accounting for con ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Prices Its Initial Public Offering
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--April 25, 2005--Accuride Corporation today announced that it has priced its initial public offering of 11,000,000 shares of common stock at $9.00 per share. Accuride Corporation has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1,650,000 shares at the initial public offering price ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Prepares for NASCAR Transition at Gateway
Jimmy Kite Prepares for NASCAR Transition at Gateway CONCORD, N.C., April 25, 2005 - Throughout his career, Jimmy Kite has been known as an open wheel driver. Kite, of Stockbridge, Ga., just sees himself as a racer. a racer that is enjoying his time in NASCAR. Known as the "Gateway to the West", few cities seem a more ... Continue reading
Timken Chief Engineer Honored by Society of Automotive Engineers With Forest R. McFarland Award
CANTON, Ohio, April 25 -- The Timken Company's Chief Engineer for Axle Centers, Mircea Gradu, was honored with the Society of Automotive Engineers' Forest R. McFarland Award for his leadership and contributions to developing and enhancing the interchange of technical information for the transmission and driveline techn ... Continue reading
Blue Sky Productions Takes First and Second Place Honors in International Wheel Awards Competition
LIVONIA, Mich., April 25 -- Blue Sky Productions has earned first-place honors recently in the Detroit Press Club Foundation's 2005 International Wheel Awards competition for its television documentary "Bibendum Challenge." The Blue Sky crew of John McElroy, Dan Dancer, Peter Hickman, Carmen Erickson and Michael Purcel ... Continue reading
Fleetwood's 2005 Pace Arrow Ranked Top RV by N.A.D.A.
Full-Wall-Slide Model Chosen for Innovative Space Design RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 25 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading producer of recreational vehicles, has announced that its 2005 Pace Arrow full-wall-slide floor plan was chosen as the top RV in NADAguides.com's Top Vehicles of Summer 2005. The list is a compilation of the ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announces 2004 Year-End Results
HONG KONG, April 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the "Company") announced today its results for the year ended December 31, 2004 in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and its Board's recommendation for a cash dividend payme ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Unveils Newly-Redesigned Company Website
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--April 25, 2005--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company - a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans and Tautliner(R) curtainsided trailers - is happy to announce the unveiling of their new company website, which remains at www.utilitytrailer.com. "To reflect the out ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 25 -- Long considered the most relevant conference in the automotive industry, AIAG AutoTech 2005 will feature a comprehensive program united by the theme "Streamlining the Industry." In its 18th year, AIAG AutoTech will run Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2005 at Cobo Conference Center in Detroit. (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading
Aasco Motorsports Ready to Ride Wave of Debut Performance to Laguna Seca Crest
<file:///C:/DOCUME~1/DARKHO~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/cli p_image006.jpg> <file:///C:/DOCUME~1/DARKHO~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image00 2.jpg> <file:///C:/DOCUME~1/DARKHO~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image00 4.jpg> Aasco Motorsports Ready to Ride Wave of Debut Performance to Laguna Seca Crest ANAHEIM, Cali ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., April 25 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. Net sales in the first quarter increased 7.5% to $466.4 million, compared to $433.8 million in the prior-yea ... Continue reading
Yosemite National Park Celebrates Delivery of GM Hybrid-Powered Buses
GM delivers drive systems for the first fleet of hybrid buses to operate in a U.S. National Park YOSEMITE - The National Park Service demonstrated its ongoing commitment to preserving the natural beauty and environment of its national parks today by celebrating the delivery of a new fleet of 18 Gillig shuttle buses to ... Continue reading
GM Statement Regarding Recalls
Attributable to Alan Adler, Manager, Product Safety Communications General Motors is voluntarily conducting a safety recall of nearly 1.5 million full-size sport utility vehicles and crew cab pickup trucks because the routing on the second-row center occupant seat belt may make it difficult to properly position the lap ... Continue reading
Governor Riley Declares April 29th "Race Fever Day" In Alabama
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lisa Sams Communications Specialist (256) 761-3407 sams.lisa@aidb.state.al.us Race Fever Day, 2005 By the Governor of the State of Alabama A Proclamation April 29, 2005 WHEREAS, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind in Talladega is the nation’s most comprehe ... Continue reading
Behr Earns GM 2004 Supplier of the Year Award
TROY, Mich., April 25 -- Behr GmbH & Co. KG was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) modules. The award was presented during ceremonies April 23 at the General Motors Vehicle Engineering Cent ... Continue reading
News From David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / Mac Tools/ David Powers Motorsports For HI-Res Images or Additional Information, Contact: Hillary Burke (832) 252-8770 or (713) 539-1533 E-mail: hburke@DavidPowersMotorsports.com Powers' Top Fuel Dragster Racing With Valvoline At Thunder Valley Nationals BRISTOL, TN 4/24/0 ... Continue reading
Gander Mountain Announces 2005 Corporate Partners
SAINT PAUL, Minn., April 25 -- Gander Mountain Company has recently announced corporate partnerships with Dodge, Verizon Wireless and Radio Disney. These partnerships are designed to cross-promote each brand through a sharing of individual resources, such as marketing materials and retail space. As the official truck o ... Continue reading
Grupo Imsa Announces First Quarter 2005 Results
MONTERREY, Mexico--April 25, 2005--Grupo Imsa (BMV:IMSA) today announced results for the first quarter of 2005. Unless otherwise stated, all figures are presented in millions of March 31, 2005 pesos (Ps), or in millions of nominal U.S. dollars(a) (US$). First Quarter 2005 Highlights -- During first quarter 2005, revenu ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Earns Two 2005 Podiums, Readies For New Driver
Hearn Motorsports Earns Two 2005 Podiums, Readies For New Driver LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 25, 2005 - In the first two Star Mazda Series North American Championship events of 2005, Hearn Motorsports' No. 70 has earned two podium finishes. The car which accomplished that feat is now open to interested drivers. Matt Jaskol, ... Continue reading
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--April 25, 2005--Honeywell announced today at its Annual Meeting of Shareowners that proposals to eliminate the company's classified Board structure and the supermajority voting provisions in its Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws have been approved by shareowners. Honeywell Chairman and Chi ... Continue reading
Hub Group, Inc. to Present at Bear Stearns Global Transportation Conference on May 13, 2005
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 25 -- Hub Group, Inc. will present at the Bear Stearns Global Transportation Conference on Friday, May 13, 2005. David P. Yeager, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Thomas M. White, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will make a company presentation on M ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Relocates its Corporate Headquarters
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 25 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation announced today that it has completed the relocation of its corporate headquarters and claims and policy service center in Birmingham, Alabama. "We are excited to move into our new location, since it provides us state- of-the-art facilities to bet ... Continue reading
Elite Award Given to Global Manufacturer of Innovative Seating Products and Batteries PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 25 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. , a leading global supplier of automotive interior components and batteries, was named as a General Motors 2004 Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--April 25, 2005--RV Wireless, Inc. (Pink Sheets:RVWS) today announced that they have signed a letter of intent to acquire LiveVoip, LLC, an Arizona based provider of Voice over Internet Protocol ("VoIP") communication services and products. Jeffrey Black, President, stated, "The acquisition of LiveVoi ... Continue reading
Sports Resorts International, Inc. Hires General Manager for Its Minnesota Motor Sports Facility
OWOSSO, Mich., April 25 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it has retained Rodney G. Wolter to serve as General Manager of the Company's multi- purpose motor sports facility located near Brainerd, Minnesota. Mr. Wolter has extensive experience in the motor sports industry and hel ... Continue reading
Thermadyne Holdings Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2005 Earnings Results on April 26, 2005
ST. LOUIS--April 25, 2005--Thermadyne Holdings Corporation (OTCBB: THMD) today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2005 on April 26, 2005. Thermadyne management will host a teleconference to discuss the Company's first quarter results also on April 26, 2005 at 4:00 PM (Eastern). Int ... Continue reading
Valeo: 2005 First Quarter Results
- Margins affected by strong pressure on raw material prices (net impact of 1.1 points) - Net income comparison impacted by 83 million euro non-recurrent tax gain in 2004 PARIS, April 25 -- Following today's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo presented its consolidated accounts for the first quarter 2005. These a ... Continue reading
Valeo: 2005 First Quarter Results
PARIS, France, April 25 -- - Margins affected by strong pressure on raw material prices (net impact of 1.1 points) - Net income comparison impacted by 83 million euro non-recurrent tax gain in 2004 Following today's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo presented its consolidated accounts for the first quarter 2005. ... Continue reading
Valeo - Main Impacts From the Transition to IFRS
PARIS, April 25 -- - Change in consolidation method of joint ventures not under full legal control - Capitalization of development expenditure - Cancellation of the amortization of goodwill charge - Reclassification of financial components of pension costs in "other financial income and expense" - Reclassification of " ... Continue reading
Vincec joins Cameron Motorsports
For immediate release April 25, 2005 Mike Vincec joins Cameron Motorsports Canada's premier 80cc shifter driver wins first time out for Cameron Motorsports HAMILTON, ONTARIO- Last week, was a very busy week for Canada's premier 80cc shifter kart driver, Mike Vincec. Early in the week, Vincec joined Cameron Motorsports ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Reports First Quarter Net Income
IRVINE, Calif.--April 25, 2005--WFS Financial Inc reported net income of $51.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared with $66.9 million for the same period a year ago. Earnings per diluted share were $1.26 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared with $1.63 per diluted share for the sam ... Continue reading
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