SUV Owners of America Applauds IIHS for Bringing Much Needed Perspective to SUV Safety Discussions
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The death rate has fallen sharply among car occupants who collide with SUVs, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The following are excerpts from the IIHS study and today's Wall Street Journal article "Survival Odds Improve in Car- SUV Crashes." The bottom ... Continue reading
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Annual NADA DATA Report: Auto Retail Industry Builds Strength in 2004
Sales Expected to Edge Up in 2005 MCLEAN, Va., May 3 -- The nation's franchised new car and light truck dealers recorded their fourth strongest year on record in 2004, selling 16.86 million vehicles, up from 16.6 million in 2003, according to NADA DATA, a comprehensive annual analysis compiled by the National Automobil ... Continue reading
Year-to-date Sales Up 3.4 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported April sales of 25,382 vehicles, a decrease of 5 percent compared to the 26,709 vehicles sold that month in 2004. The BMW Group also reported year-to-date sales of 90,918 vehicles, an increase of 3.4 pe ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America 2005 Sets April Sales Record
Strong Sales of Spectra, Sportage, Sorento and Amanti Deliver Second-Best Sales Month in Company History IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 27,158 units for April 2005, a 15.9-percent increase over the same month in 2004 and the second-best sales total in the company's hi ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports 2005 Best April Sales in Company History
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported the best April sales in the company's history with total unit sales for the month of 16,717 units. This total represents a 23 percent increase from the same period last year. The Subaru Legacy line led the way by also posting a best-ever April total, ri ... Continue reading
GM U.S. Sales Results April 2005
Cadillac Sales Up 19 Percent; Led by Best-Ever STS Sales and Record CTS Sales Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Cobalt and Buick LaCrosse Again Post Best Sales GM Combined Launch Car Deliveries Up 9.5 Percent Compared to Year-Ago Levels DETROIT - General Motors dealers sold 385,939 new cars and trucks in April. Overall, GM sales w ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Makes his 650th Career Start This Weekend at Darlington Raceway
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Dodge Charger 500 - Darlington Raceway Advance 650th-Career Start No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Career Milestone: Sterling Marlin will make his 650th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup career start at D ... Continue reading
ADESA Acquires Used Vehicle Auction Near Washington, D.C.
Expands Geographic Footprint and Dealer Base CARMEL, Ind., May 3 -- ADESA, Inc. , North America's largest publicly traded provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, announced today that it has entered the Washington, D.C. auction market via the acquisition of ABC Washington Dull ... Continue reading
PEE Channel Cameras Will Be Rolling at PINKS 'King of the Hill' Event
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 3, 2005--SPEED Channel's much-anticipated new show, PINKS, scheduled to debut June 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET will be on-site at Orlando's historic Speedworld Dragway on May 26 and 28 to host and record a 12-car "King of the Hill" drag racing event with uniquely high stakes -- lose the race, lose your ride ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Qua ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest April on Record
MONTVALE, N.J., May 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest April on record with sales of 18,805 new vehicles, up 2.3 percent compared to last April. "With the April launch of the new-generation 2006 M-Class and the fall introduction of the 2006 R-Class boosting our representation in the luxury light ... Continue reading
Visteon's Julie Fream to Receive Anti-Defamation League's Women of Achievement Award
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 3 -- Julie Fream, vice president and general manager of Visteon Corporation's DaimlerChrysler North American customer business group, has been selected by the Anti-Defamation League as a 2005 Women of Achievement Award honoree. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOG ... Continue reading
- Chrysler Brand up 15 Percent with Chrysler 300 Sales Surpassing 150,000 Units in 12 Months - Dodge Brand up 2 Percent Led by the Dodge Caravan, the Volume Leader in the Minivan Segment - Jeep(R) Brand up 1 Percent with Sales of Jeep Grand Cherokee Rising 16 Percent - Dodge Ram and Dodge Dakota Push Truck Sales to 4 P ... Continue reading
BREA, Calif.--May 3, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues its robust sales growth, posting an 11 percent increase in April 2005 sales compared to the same month last year. ASMC sold 8,084 units for the month; notching a 12 percent increase for calendar year 2005, to date. American Suzuki's April 2005 sale ... Continue reading
DJ Looks for 500-Mile Darlington Win
Media contact: Penny Copen, Elevation Group of Companies, 704.595.0112, pcopen@elevationgrp.com Access complete UPS Racing information by logging onto the definitive source for all things related to Dale Jarrett and the #88 team at www.racing.ups.com. Photos of Dale Jarrett and the team may be downloaded from www.ciast ... Continue reading
Eight Workshops on Lean Manufacturing Help Companies Compete
BROOKLINE, Mass., May 3 -- A series of eight workshops presented by the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) will help companies and suppliers in the western U.S. cut costs, improve profits, and defend jobs by eliminating waste through lean manufacturing. The workshops, including two new ones on Lean Problem Solvi ... Continue reading
2005 Shanghai Auto Show - Changfeng Cheetah C1 Concept Vehicle Unveiled
Changfeng Motor, local partner of Mitsubishi unveiled a new SUV concept at the 2005 Auto Shanghai Show. Called the Cheetah C1, this intriguing looking prototype has been in-house by the company. Changfeng claims that the shape recalls a cheetah, e.g. the rear-view mirrors look like the ear of the animal. ... Continue reading
Acura Sets Multiple Sales Records for in April 2005
TL, TSX, and MDX Post Records TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- April sales of 19,102 vehicles gave Acura its second best month ever and 18th consecutive record setting month, surpassing the previous record set in 2004 and up 11.9 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate, the division announced today. Year-to- ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports April 2005 Best Ever Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Boosted by record April sales of Honda and Acura cars and light trucks, along with best-ever hybrid vehicle sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted a best-ever April result of 135,597 vehicles, an increase of 13.6 percent over April 2004. It was the fourth-best month in the company's U. ... Continue reading
2005 Seoul Motor Show : Futuristic Concept Car Daewoo T2X Debuts
The T2X concept car, unveiled today at the fifth Seoul Motor Show, offers a glimpse of the future design direction of GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo), the parent company of Chevrolet Europe. Developed by the company’s Design Center in Incheon, Korea, the T2X combines the body of a compact sport utility ve ... Continue reading
2005 Seoul Motor Show: SsangYong Concept Models
SsangYong Motor participates in 2005 Seoul Motor Show (April 30th ~ May 8th,2005) with representing its exhibition theme of 'Fly high over the world'. The exhibition theme ('Fly high over the world'), means the ambition of SsangYong to be a globally competitive automotive manufacturer in rapidly changing business envir ... Continue reading
Valeo 2005 Annual General Meeting
PARIS, May 3 -- The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Valeo took place today under the chairmanship of Thierry Morin, Chairman and CEO. 2004 results and outlook Valeo's 2004 accounts, which were published on February 10, were approved. Thierry Morin commented on the difficult automobile environment and in parti ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Receives National Partner of the Year Award from U.S. Clean Cities Program
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 3, 2005--Cummins Westport today announced that it has received the National Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Cities Program. The award recognizes Cummins Westport's leadership in alternative fuel engine development and deployment. Cummins Westpo ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--May 3, 2005--Lithia Motors, Inc. the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced it has acquired Performance Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Butte, Montana. This is Lithia's first dealership in the Butte market. Lithia's other stores in Montana include Lithia Dodge of Billings, Chevrolet ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales Up 16.9 Percent for April 2005 Setting New All-Time Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced April sales of 40,958 vehicles, a new all-time record for the month, and third-best month in Hyundai's history. The results represent a 16.9 percent increase over April 2004. Leading the way were Elantra with 11,271 sales and Sonata, winner of the ... Continue reading
Ford Partners to Bring Hydrogen Vehicles to The California Desert
Palm Springs, Calif., May 2, 2005 – Ford Motor Company, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Clean Cities Coachella Valley Region (C3VR), today announced a multi-year partnership that will place at least five hydrogen powered Ford shuttles in operation next year in California's Coachella Valley. "Fo ... Continue reading
PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 3 -- American Standard Companies Inc. today announced its quarterly dividend and the results of proxy voting at its annual meeting. The company's board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 20, 2005, to shareholder ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 133rd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 3 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable June 30, 2005, to stockholders of record at the close of business June 3, 2005. This will mark the 133rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
WAYLAND, Mass.--May 3, 2005--Moldflow Corporation today announced the release of Moldflow Design Link(TM) (MDL(TM)) 5.1, a software product that allows the direct import of solid geometry data from the world's leading CAD systems into Moldflow's design analysis solutions. Native CAD data from Pro/ENGINEER(R), CATIA V5( ... Continue reading
Twin Disc, Inc., Awarded Army Contract
RACINE, Wis.--May 3, 2005--Twin Disc, Inc. , today announced the Company has been awarded a $2.9 million order to supply transmissions for the U.S. Army's M88A1 medium recovery vehicle. The M88A1 is a full tracked armored vehicle used to perform battlefield rescue and recovery of heavy tanks and other combat vehicles. ... Continue reading
AAA to Hold Skills Competition for Student Auto Technicians
BURNSVILLE, Minn., May 3 -- AAA and Ford once again will determine the best young auto technicians in the country. Iowa students will compete in the hands-on portion of the statewide Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at the Des Moines Area Community College (2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, ... Continue reading
Audi Reports April 2005 Sales Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported April sales of 7,202 vehicles, an increase over April 2004 sales of 7,137. The A4/S4 Cabriolet, A6, and A8 models all had a strong rise in sales over their April 2004 marks. For the year, Audi sales are 24,037, a very small decrease over 2004 year-to-date sal ... Continue reading
Toyota USA Reports April 2005 Best-Ever Sales Month
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its best-ever overall sales month, including the best April for the ninth consecutive year, with 210,466 vehicles, an increase of 21.3 percent over April 2004. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 717,702 represent an increase of 13.6 ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces April 2005 Bestl Sales Ever
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Best April ever for Nissan DivisionApril sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 79,982 units were up with 29.5 percent when compared to April of last yearAltima (22,869 units sold), Murano (6,142 units sold), Armada (3,061 units sold) and Titan (7,387 units sold) had their best AprilCalendar year-to-date ... Continue reading
April U.S. Auto Sales - Scorecard Report
May 3 Bill Koenig writing for Bloomberg reported that Ford Motor Co., the second-largest U.S. automaker, said U.S. sales of cars and trucks fell 1.5 percent in April. Sales at DaimlerChrysler AG and Nissan Motor Co. rose. Ford sold 281,292 vehicles in April, the company said in a statement. DaimlerChrysler's sales gain ... Continue reading
Action Performance to Broadcast Review of Fiscal Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results
PHOENIX--May 3, 2005--Action Performance Companies, Inc. will release its fiscal second quarter 2005 financial results after the close of the market on Monday, May 9, 2005. A conference call will be held at 5:00 p.m. (EDT) that same day and will be broadcast live over the Internet. The conference call will be hosted by ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) announces that several board directors for the Association earned national automotive industry awards for outstanding performance results in both volume sales and customer satisfaction. Sacramento's Ray Enos of Downtown Ford Sales, Henry ... Continue reading
Forbes Magazine Honors PACCAR Executive PACCAR Celebrates Its Centennial in 2005
BELLEVUE, Wash.--May 3, 2005-- Forbes magazine (www.forbes.com) recently published its annual CEO pay-versus-performance review. In the pay-versus-performance rankings, Forbes evaluated 189 CEOs who met the qualification criteria of a minimum of six-year tenure as chief executive. The rankings were calculated by compan ... Continue reading
Magna Announces First Quarter Results
AURORA, Canada, May 3 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------- March 31, 20 ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports Steady April 2005 Sales for North America
IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) reported that its sales in North America (United States*, Canada, and Mexico) were up slightly for the month of April, with an increase of 0.9 percent compared to the same period last year. April has been a strong selling month for Volvo in recent years, ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces April 2005 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for April, 2005: Mazda North American Operations - April 2005 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date April April % April April % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 9,994 7,335 36.3% 31,722 24,024 32.0% Mazda6 5,672 5,117 10.8% ... Continue reading
SPEEDWAY MINORITY DRIVER SEARCH GOES “ON-TRACK”
SATURDAY … FIFTEEN YOUNG DRIVERS EXPECTED FOR MORNING LEGENDS DRIVING TEST SESSION ON OVAL Irwindale, Calif. - - All the talking and posing, and smiling for the camera is over, and the driving part of the deal is on. Youngsters who have stepped forward to take part in Irwindale Speedway's Minority Driver and Crew ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: An Evolving Operational Leasing Market
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16823 ) has announced the addition of France 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 ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Key Global Trends in Global Automotive Industry Examined
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16771 ) has announced the addition of Global Automotive Industry Report 2005 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The Global Automotive Industry Report is a leading source of informati ... Continue reading
Delphi Provides Cockpit to Sporty Interior on New Mercedes M- & R-Class Vehicles
TROY, Mich., May 3 -- Delphi Corp. continues to strengthen its cockpit and interior business line with full cockpit module design and build responsibility on the new Mercedes M- and R-Class vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Delphi supplies the instrument panel, console, and enti ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports April 2005 U.S. Sales
Porsche Boxster Sales Up 82 Percent ATLANTA, May 3 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced April retail sales in the United States totaled 3,065 cars, a decrease of 8 percent compared to April of last y ... Continue reading
* Ford Motor Company's April retail car sales rose 11 percent from a year ago paced by new Mustang, Five Hundred, and Montego. * April truck sales declined 2 percent as higher sales of crossover utilities and full-size pickup trucks were offset by lower sales of traditional sport utility vehicles. * Overall, April sale ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports Nine Percent Increase in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for April 2005
- Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 206,546 Vehicles, a Nine Percent Increase Unadjusted (Five Percent Adjusted) for April 2005 - Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 18,805 Vehicles, a Two Percent Increase Unadjusted for April 2005 NEW YORK, May 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported t ... Continue reading
Practice Continuing With Allstate, Travelers & Others MERIDEN, Conn., May 3 -- Response Insurance, a national direct-to-the-consumer auto insurer, gained the cooperation of Google to stop a company suspected of violating the Company's federally registered trademark RESPONSE INSURANCE by using the name to link to a non- ... Continue reading
SASSELLI TIES WIN RECORD SATURDAY; CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUSES PLAY TWICE THIS WEEKEND
-----Original Message----- From: Michael Harker [mailto:mharker@usacracing.com] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 6:00 PM To: mharker@iquest.net Subject: USAC Release #71 - SASSELLI TIES WIN RECORD SATURDAY; CALIFORNIA DIRT FOCUSES PLAY TWICE THIS WEEKEND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 2, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 0 ... Continue reading
ForbesAutos.Com Launches - Offering Luxury Automotive Enthusiasts a Site of Their Own
NEW YORK--May 3, 2005--ForbesAutos.com (www.forbesautos.com) -- the first site that speaks directly to luxury automotive buyers -- has launched. ForbesAutos.com is a stylish online emporium that assists luxury automotive consumers with the exploration and purchase process. The site blends interactive functionality with ... Continue reading
LYNCH WINS NASCAR WEST SERIES RACE AT STOCKTON 99
STOCKTON, Calif. (May 2, 2005) – Former series champ Scott Lynch won the NASCAR Grand National West Series race at Stockton 99 Speedway over a diverse and competitive field, all racing on Goodyear Eagles. Stockton 99 Speedway is a quarter-mile oval with two distinct racing groves. It is one of California’s ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Breaks World Records Around the World in 30 Days - Four Times
LAREDO, Texas, May 3 -- The new Mercedes-Benz V6 CDI diesel engine has achieved an impressive list of world records this weekend in Laredo, Texas. Three standard-production E320 CDI (Common-Rail Direct Injection) vehicles equipped with the 221-hp powerplants covered distances of 100,000 kilometers, 50,000 and 100,000 m ... Continue reading
Magna announces first quarter results
AURORA, ON, May 3 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------- March 31, 2005 M ... Continue reading
Autologica Software Saves African Motor Dealers Thousands
PRETORIA, South Africa--May 3, 2005--Pretoria-based Brainbug Interconnect is to bring a reprieve to both franchise and used motor dealerships by announcing that it will significantly cut the current prices of motor dealer management software since landing the distribution rights for Autologica's motor Dealer Management ... Continue reading
ASC Chooses MSC.Software To Improve Virtual Product Development Process
SANTA ANA, Calif., May 3 -- MSC.Software Corp. , the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) products including simulation software and services, today announced that ASC, a supplier of vehicle development and subassembly for the global automotive market has chosen MSC.Software's SimDesigner and MS ... Continue reading
Iteris Lane Departure Warning System Hits the Road
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 3, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, today announced that its Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology is now available on the all-new 2006 Infiniti M35 & M45 at 172 dealerships nationwide. Since the 2006 M went on sale ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Record Sales for Third Quarter 2005
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, May 3 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today record preliminary sales for the third quarter and nine months ended April 30, 2005. Sales in the quarter were $727,000,000, up 13% from $646,000,000 last year. RV sales in the quarter were $661,000,000, up 11% from $594,000,000 last year. RV sales th ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Celebrates Opening of Expanded Plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- $600 million investment doubles workforce and production capacity at Tuscaloosa plant - Total investment of more than $1 billion since 1993 - Production of M-Class and R-Class also secures employment at plants in Germany - Eckhard Cordes: "From the beginning, we have had a great relationship with the State of Alabama ... Continue reading
Tips on Staying Safe and Protecting Your Vehicles During Upcoming Hurricane Season
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--May 3, 2005--Meteorologists have predicted an active hurricane season for the Atlantic basin in 2005 and an above-average probability of major hurricane landfall. Last year, 15 tropical or sub-tropical storms caused an estimated $42 billion in damage, making 2004 the nation's costliest hurricane ... Continue reading
Modine Announces Acquisition of Airedale International Air Conditioning Limited of Leeds, U.K.
RACINE, Wis.--May 3, 2005-- Accretive Acquisition Reinforces Strategy of Global Market, Customer and Product Diversification in Thermal Management Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that it has acquired privately held Airedale Inter ... Continue reading
Thousands of Students in 8 States Turn Out to Test the Water
GM Executives Travel from Headquarters to Visit Lordstown, OH Water Testing Event General Motors Corporation and Earth Force GREEN Begin Spring Student Water-Monitoring Season LORDSTOWN, Ohio, May 3 -- Thousands of students across eight states and Canada are turning out to test the quality of their local watersheds thi ... Continue reading
Infiniti G35 Remains #1 and Honda Accord Returns to LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List
For Immediate Release Infiniti G35 Remains #1 and Honda Accord Returns to LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List CINCINNATI--May 3, 2005--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www. ... Continue reading
Popular Car Care Council Web Site Now Features Activant ePartExpertCatalog
Latest Technology to Help Consumers Identify Replacement Parts AUSTIN, Texas and BETHESDA, Md., May 3 -- CarCare.org, the automotive aftermarket's popular online destination for consumers interested in vehicle maintenance and repair, now features a comprehensive, user-friendly parts look-up tool powered by the Activant ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--May 3, 2005--New ultra-bright Nighthawk(TM) replacement automotive headlamp bulbs from GE are now available at retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Nighthawk bulbs give consumers the brightest GE automotive lamps available and offer greater night driving confidence. Traffic death rates are three times g ... Continue reading
CHICAGO & ANNAPOLIS, Md.--May 3, 2005-- CCC to integrate ServicePower's optimized scheduling technology into its Web-based claim management solution CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC), a subsidiary of CCC Information Services Group Inc. , and ServicePower (LSE:SVR), a global developer and supplier of workforce optimiz ... Continue reading
Dimmitt Chevrolet Service Revenue Beats Market Average by 12 Percent with CallCommand's CallStream
CINCINNATI--May 3, 2005--CallCommand(TM), a leading provider of Web-based communication solutions to automotive retailers nationwide, today announced that Dimmitt Chevrolet increased service revenue in the first quarter by 14 percent, in a flat market where most dealers were happy with increases of 1-2 percent, with Ca ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics America and Robotic Production Technology Announce New Exclusive Agreement
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3 -- FANUC Robotics America and Robotic Production Technology (RPT) jointly announce the signing of a new five year agreement wherein RPT is re-appointed as FANUC Robotics' exclusive distributor/market channel for all water-jet and non-metallic routing applications in the Americas. "This agreem ... Continue reading
First Quarter 2005: Arcelor Posts Record Quarterly Results
LUXEMBOURG--May 3, 2005--Arcelor: -- Highest quarterly results since Arcelor's creation -- Net result, group share: 934 million euros -- Further reduction of net debt Arcelor delivered excellent first quarter results in a global industry environment influenced by marked by last year's exceptional industry growth rates. ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Reports Growth in Premiums and Policies-in- Force
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 3 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , a national provider of personal automobile insurance with an emphasis on nonstandard auto insurance, today reported for the first quarter of 2005: Three Months Ended March 31, (in millions, % except per share amounts and ratios) 2005 2004 Change Gr ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Subsidiary, McNeilus, Introduces New M5 Rear Loader Refuse Body
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 3, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of trucks and truck bodies, announced today that its subsidiary, McNeilus Companies, Inc., has introduced a new rear loader, called the M5(TM), to the refuse hauling market. The new McNeilus(R) M5 is designed for private and municipal waste ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Launches Anti-Virus Service
Company research shows that 44% of dealerships name viruses as their top concern when using the Internet for business DAYTON, Ohio, May 3 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, announced the launch of Reynolds Anti-Virus Service. The se ... Continue reading
SaVi Media Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 3, 2005--SaVi Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SVMI) today announced the appointment of George Hukriede CPA as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer replacing Dr. Kathy Procopio. Mr. Hukriede's responsibilities will include the oversight of management accounting, external financial reporting, SEC comp ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas--May 3, 2005--Terion, the leading provider of trailer fleet management systems with over 85,000 devices installed, today announced the launch of FleetView(R) 3R with Reefer Monitoring and the signing of their first reefer monitoring customer, Raider Express. The announcement caps a banner year for Terion, ... Continue reading
Uson Sorter Uses Eddy Current Technology to Quickly Separate Improperly Hardened Parts
HOUSTON--May 3, 2005--Uson, the world leader in the precision leak and flow tester market, has combined eddy current technology with custom fixturing to build a sorter that makes 100 percent on-line inspection and sorting possible for small metal parts, helping automotive and industrial manufacturers save time and mone ... Continue reading
VioQuest Pharmaceuticals to Present at Rodman & Renshaw 2nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference
MONMOUTH JCT., N.J.--May 3, 2005--Daniel Greenleaf, President and Chief Executive Officer of VioQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC BB: VQPH), will present at the Rodman & Renshaw 2nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Paris, France at 11:35 AM CEST on Wednesday, May 4, 2005. The forum of 150 presenting companies is b ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 3, 2005--Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (TSX:RBA) today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. The Company's net earnings for the quarter were $13.7 million, or $0.40 per diluted weighted average share, compared to $6.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted weighted ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., May 3 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today announced that it has completed the translation of its THRIFTY.com site into French, German and Spanish using the services of Translations.com, the leading provider of language solutions for business. (Logo: http:// ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Fiscal Year 2005 Second-Quarter Results
TROY, Mich., May 3 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) -- Sales of $2.3 billion, up 14 percent from the same period last year. -- Record Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) sales of $1,032 ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Key Operational Data on the Company Car Market in France Revealed
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16709 ) has announced the addition of France Company Car Data Report to 2008 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The landscape of the company car market has changed considerably in th ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16746) has announced the addition of Italy Company Car Data Report to 2008 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The landscape of the company car market has changed considerably in the ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports Second Quarter EPS Up 67.7%
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 3, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that second quarter earnings per share increased 67.7 percent to $1.04 per share, on sales of $672.4 million and net income of $38.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. This comp ... Continue reading
TYCO R/C Turns Out New Drift Kings Lineup
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 3, 2005--Tyco(R) R/C, a division of Mattel, Inc. , today announced the launch of a new line of remote control (R/C) cars based on the hottest trend in motorsports -- Drifting. Entitled "Drift Kings(TM)," the new line of detailed cars captures all the excitement and skill of a real drift race. Dr ... Continue reading
TK Aluminum Ltd. Reports Financial Results Ended December 31, 2004
CARMAGNOLA, Italy, April 29 -- TK Aluminum Ltd., the indirect parent of Teksid Aluminum Luxembourg S.à.r.l., SCA, today reported its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and its consolidated audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2004. - Net Revenues for Q4 and for the year end ... Continue reading
Never Too Late for a Great Idea: Octogenarian Launches Dot-Com Firm, RV Enthusiast's Club
LIVONIA, Mich.--May 3, 2005--Web entrepreneurs are supposed to be in their twenties, right? Not necessarily. Enter unlikely "infopreneur" Orren Hall, founder of OmniRV Travel Club, a web-based business catering to the growing ranks of RV owners. "I was retired in Florida, and I was bored," Hall says. "Pretty soon, I wa ... Continue reading
Venture Challenges Auto Industry Trend with New Owners, New Management and No Debt
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., May 3 -- At a time when many auto suppliers are suffering financial instability, a group of new owners have purchased the assets of Venture Holdings LLC and installed a new management team. Eugene I. Davis has been elected Chairman of the Board and interim Chief Executive Officer. He has served ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Supplies Advanced Comfort and Safety Systems to the New Volkswagen Passat
LIVONIA, Mich., May 3 -- TRW Automotive GmbH, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp today unveiled its next generation driver assistance and active safety technologies launched on the new Volkswagen Passat. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) The new Passat features a host of advanced T ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: More and More Customers Opting for New Methods to Help Finance Car Purchase
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16745) has announced the addition of UK Company Car Data Report to 2008 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The landscape of the company car market has changed considerably in the las ... Continue reading
GM Schedules Annual Stockholders Meeting for June 7 Distributes Proxy Statement and Annual Report
DETROIT May 2, 2005; General Motors Corp. today filed its annual proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The proxy statement includes information about GM's annual meeting of stockholders, to be held on June 7 in Wilmington, Del., the election of directors to GM's Board of Directors, the ratif ... Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Investigation of Brakes on 1.2 Million GM Trucks
WASHINGTON May 2, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that The U.S. government has opened an investigation of more than 1.2 million General Motors Corp. pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in 21 states amid questions about the vehicles' antilock brakes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s ... Continue reading
Comtech Electronic Modules Selected by One of the Largest Automotive Companies in China
SHENZHEN, China, May 2 -- Comtech Group, Inc. announced today that it won design-ins with Dongfeng Automobile Co. Limited ("Dongfeng"), one of the three largest automotive companies in China. Specifically, Comtech started providing Dongfeng with power solutions and related products. Jeffrey Kang, Chairman and President ... Continue reading
Mom's on the Road More, Shows Need for More Preventative Maintenance
Study Reveals Mothers Drive 20 Percent More Than Average Driver BETHESDA, Md., May 2 -- Whether it's driving to the grocery store, or taking the kids to soccer practice, mothers drive more than the average motorist, according to the Car Care Council Women's Board. "Today's dramatic increases in gas prices and all of th ... Continue reading
Key Appointments Support Cendant Car Rental Group Local Market Expansion
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 2 -- Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc., owner of Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., today announced management changes to support its efforts to expand its local market/off-airport network by more than 500 locations in the United States during the next three years and to ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Laguna Seca race
sweet podium Terry Borcheller of Gainesville, Ga., scored a valuable podium finish in the May 1 Rolex Sports Car Series race at Laguna Seca Raceway. After developing the first Daytona Prototype car and winning the series championship, the Bell Motorsports team has struggled to compete with newer cars. Their effort paid ... Continue reading
Walker Helping Consumers Enhance Vehicle Sound and Performance With 'Muffler Mania' Cash Rebate
Cash-Back Offer with Purchase of Walker Quiet-Flow(R)3 Mufflers or Exhaust Assemblies MONROE, Mich., May 2 -- Consumers who enhance the sound and performance of their vehicles' exhaust system with a Walker(R) Quiet-Flow(R)3 muffler or welded exhaust assembly in May will be eligible to receive a $40 cash rebate through ... Continue reading
Airbee Acquires Leading Automotive Anti-Theft Device Company
ROCKVILLE, Md.--May 2, 2005--Airbee Wireless, Inc. (OTC:ABEW) today announced the acquisition of Rancho Cordova, California-based Identity, Inc., a leading distributor of automotive anti-theft devices to America's 22,000 new car dealerships. Using advanced short-range wireless technology, Identity's products provide to ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Announces Purchase of Midwest Auto Parts Distributors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--May 2, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all of the outstanding stock of W.E. Lahr Company and its subsidiary Midwest Auto Parts Distributors ("Midwest"), and affiliates, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. Under ... Continue reading
-- Tour Stops at San Fernando High School on Wednesday, May 4 -- MADD and Chrysler Group will be Joined by Judge Manuel Franco, the Star of the Hit Hispanic Courtroom Television Show "La Corte Del Pueblo" LOS ANGELES - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Chrysler Group will visit San Fernando High School on Wednes ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Overseas Sales Rise 36%in April
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors overseas sales rise 36%in April - Global exports grow by 19.4% year-on-year - C-segment Cerato (Spectra) best se ... Continue reading
'Bike Night on Grant Avenue' in Novato Returns AMA Weekend
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 'Bike Night on Grant Avenue' in Novato Returns During AMA Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Downtown Novato will turn into a motorcycle wonderland during the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend at Infineon Raceway. Be sure to mark down Saturday, May 14, on your cale ... Continue reading
Ford Rouge Factory Tour Celebrates First Year of Operation
New Clean Diesel Buses, Special Ford Employee Ticket Prices are all part of the Anniversary Celebration DEARBORN, Mich., May 2 -- The Ford Rouge Factory Tour celebrates its first year of operation. Since opening its doors, the new attraction has hosted more than 200,000 people from around the world. In celebration of t ... Continue reading
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