GM Declares Quarterly Dividend
DETROIT May 9, 2005; General Motors Corp. today announced a second-quarter dividend of $0.50 per share on GM common stock. The dividend is payable June 10, 2005, to holders of record as of May 19, 2005. The dividend rate is unchanged from the previous quarter. General Motors, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, d ... Continue reading
Harman International to Present at RW Baird 2005 Growth Stock Conference
WASHINGTON--May 9, 2005--Harman International Industries, Inc. said today that Dr. Sidney Harman will make a presentation at 12:45 p.m. Central time (1:45 p.m. Eastern time) on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at RW Baird Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Questions and answers will follow the presentation. The presen ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Investor Presentation to Be Available on Web site
PHOENIX--May 9, 2005--Members of the senior management team of CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, plan to make a presentation at the UBS Leveraged Finance Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 11, 2005. The presentation will be webcast, and the ... Continue reading
Cable TV Channel to Launch 'Mostly True' Texas Hardtails in June
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 9, 2005--SPEED Channel will debut Texas Hardtails, a comedic look at the world of custom motorcycle giant Rick Fairless and his Dallas businesses, June 28 at 8:30 p.m. ET & PT. Fairless will lead a colorful cast of characters, including his wife, mother, children and employees from the famed Texas ... Continue reading
FARO Reports 21.8% Net Income Increase In First Quarter 2005; Raises EPS Guidance for 2005
LAKE MARY, Fla., May 9 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported net income for the first quarter ended April 2, 2005 of approximately $3.47 million or $0.24 per diluted share, a 21.8% increase compared with $2.85 million, or $0.20 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2004. Sales for the first quarter of 2005 were ... Continue reading
Confident Coughlin ready to conquer Atlanta (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA Southern Nationals Atlanta Dragway Commerce, GA May 12-15th JEG'S Mail Order Jeg Coughlin Jr. - Pro Stock Pre Race Release Confident Coughlin ready to conquer Atlanta Pro Stock driver Jeg Coughlin knows his Jeg's Mail Order Dodge Stratus R/T is a great racecar. Earlier this year he ... Continue reading
Paul Lapierre joins Cameron Motorsports
For immediate release; May 9, 2005 Paul Lapierre joins Cameron Motorsports Top rated tuner signs on for 2005 HAMILTON, ONTARIO Paul Lapierre, one of North America's top rated tuners has joined Cameron Motorsports as a full time employee of the growing Hamilton based karting facility. "I am really excited about this opp ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Leadership Change in Its Transportation Americas Division
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--May 9, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, today announced the appointment of Edward J. (E.J.) O'Leary, as President - Transportation Americas, effective June 6, 2005. He succeeds Randy Siuda, who has left the Company to pursue other opportun ... Continue reading
Crank it up! Johnson's dB Drag Gives New Meaning to 'Tuner' Vehicles
AKRON, Ohio, May 9 -- Like most automotive competitors, Scottie Johnson brings his Dunlop-equipped vehicle to competitions in a trailer. But while most enthusiasts brag about horsepower, Johnson boasts about watts. Others seek to win by seconds; Johnson's dB Drag wins come in decibels. Like most automotive competitors, ... Continue reading
European Car Makers To Hold The Schmaltz
Carmakers think twice about adding latest gimmicks FRANKFURT, May 9, 2005; Michael Shields writing for Reuters reported that European carmakers are growing increasingly sceptical of packing their products with the latest high-tech gadgets to emerge from engineering labs. When, for instance, General Motors Europe execut ... Continue reading
MGM Casino Owner Begins GM Tender Offer
DETROIT May 9, 2005; Reuters reported that investor Kirk Kerkorian today launched an offer to buy up to 28 million shares of General Motors Corp. common stock for $31 each. Kerkorian, who shook up the former Chrysler Corp. with a hostile takeover bid about a decade ago, had said last week that he would seek to more tha ... Continue reading
2006 Honda Ridgeline is First Ever Four-Door Truck to Earn Top Government Crash Test Rating
TORRANCE, Calif., May 9 -- The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has earned a 5-Star safety rating for both frontal and side impact crash test performance from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), American Honda Motor Co., announced today. The Ridgeline, Honda's first truck, is the first ever 4-door pi ... Continue reading
ComEd Demonstrates Environmental Leadership by Investing in Hybrid Vehicles
CHICAGO, May 9 -- ComEd is adding a first-of-its-kind hybrid bucket truck and new hybrid SUVs to its fleet, strengthening its leadership position in the use of environment-friendly vehicles. ComEd today demonstrated the new hybrid bucket truck and displayed some of the utility's new Ford Escape Hybrids at the DuPage Cl ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Host Fiscal 2005 Fourth-Quarter Conference Call on May 12
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 9, 2005--Arctic Cat Inc. announced today that it will host a live Webcast of its fiscal 2005 fourth-quarter and full-year earnings conference call on Thursday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christophe ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Announces Fixed Spread Tender Offer for Its 7-3/4% Notes Due 2009
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 9 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY ("COOPER TIRE") , today announced that it has commenced a fixed spread tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of the $350 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 7-3/4% Notes due 2009 (the "Notes"). The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 9, 2005--ExxonMobil today announced the details of its summer promotion for its Speedpass(TM) contactless payment system. Beginning June 1 through Aug. 31, ExxonMobil will provide a 5-cent per gallon discount to new Speedpass members for 90 days (up to a maximum of $20 per account) in most states on a ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Honored With Ford's World Excellence Award
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 9, 2005--Federal-Mogul's (OTCBB:FDMLQ) gasket manufacturing facility in Tepotzotlan, Mexico has received Ford Motor Company's Silver World Excellence Award for its superior performance in 2004. The World Excellence Awards provide annual recognition based on quality, cost and delivery performance. ... Continue reading
Herr Takes Over Air Force Reserve Focus In SPEED Touring Car
For Immediate Release Herr Takes Over Air Force Reserve Focus in SPEED Touring Car TOPEKA, Kan. (May 9, 2005) - Techsport and The Air Force Reserve have announced that Chip Herr, of Litiz, Pa., will take over the controls of the Techsport/Air Force Reserve Ford Focus for the remainder of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World ... Continue reading
TORONTO--May 9, 2005--Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE), a leader in the production of quality metal parts, assemblies and modules and fluid management systems focused primarily on the automotive sector, announced today the release of its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2005. Revenues for ... Continue reading
Company Continues to Expand Texaco, Chevron and Caltex Retail Brands SATELLITE FEEDS - Monday May 9th, 2005: 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM ET 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM ET IA 5 IA 5 Transponder 7 Transponder 7 C-Band C-Band Downlink Freq: 3840 Vertical Downlink Freq: 3840 Vertical Preview and access this video on Pathfire DMG: 21891 Search ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--May 9, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will honor 18 Hispanic students with scholarships during a Celebration of Achievement ceremony being held at Nissan's headquarters in Gardena, California on Wednesday, May 11, 2005. The students are recipients of the ... Continue reading
PPG-Helios Lands Chemical Management Contract With Russian Automaker AutoVAZ
TROY, Mich., May 9 -- PPG-Helios, a joint venture between PPG Industries and Helios, recently signed a five-year contract with AutoVAZ -- which will begin in July -- to provide the vehicle manufacturer with chemical management for its new paint shop in Togliatti, Russia. The chemical management contract comes as an add ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 9 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16983 ) has announced the addition of Automotive Aftermarket in Belgium to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Our Automotive Aftermarket in Belgium industry profile is an essential reso ... Continue reading
Safety Vision, L.P. Announces Exponential Staff Expansion
HOUSTON--May 9, 2005--Safety Vision is pleased to announce a 30 percent expansion of its home office sales, engineering, and technical support staff over the past business year. This significant growth coincides with the company's escalating sales volume and an expansion of its digital video recorder and rear-vision ca ... Continue reading
Telematics CEO to Address New York Security Analysts
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--May 9, 2005--The president and CEO of ATX Group, the world's second largest telematics service provider to the automotive industry, will discuss how the next generation of digital-based telematics applications will trigger new growth in the consumer vehicle telematics industry at the New Yor ... Continue reading
Transpro, Inc. to Broadcast First Quarter 2005 Conference Call over the Internet
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 9, 2005--Transpro, Inc. (AMEX: TPR) announced that it intends to release its first quarter results on Thursday, May 12, 2005 after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, Transpro will hold a conference call on Friday, May 13, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. ET, which will be simultaneously ... Continue reading
Transpro, Inc. to Broadcast First Quarter 2005 Conference Call over the Internet
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 9, 2005--Transpro, Inc. (AMEX: TPR) announced that it intends to release its first quarter results on Thursday, May 12, 2005 after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, Transpro will hold a conference call on Friday, May 13, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. ET, which will be simultaneously ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--May 9, 2005-- Innovative New Sales Solutions Take Advantage of Today's Technology to Lower Sales Costs and Improve the Customer's Overall Experience V-SEPT, Inc., a Florida-based developer of sales enhancement tools, today announced its entrance into the powersports market with two new powerful sales solut ... Continue reading
Yana K Runway Show Will Close Mercedes Benz Atlanta Fashion Week
LOS ANGELES, May 9 -- One of LA's hottest fashion designers, Yana K, will be the finale on May 13th, the ultimate day of Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, clearly a case of saving the best for last! Megan Good will be the celebrity guest runway model, and the show will feature five Yana K collections -- "Dari" cott ... Continue reading
Who'll Bail Out GM? Answers on TheCarConnection.com
DETROIT, May 9 -- GM needs help -- and it will take it anywhere it can get it. But union concessions on soaring healthcare costs seem unlikely, according to the latest report this week at TheCarConnection.com, http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . TCC explores rank- and-file resistance to helping out GM, then tracks chair ... Continue reading
Good Sam VIP: Sharing Knowledge to Ensure Safety
VENTURA, Calif., May 9 -- The open road can be a wonderful adventure -- but it can also be a challenging one, especially for apprehensive RV owners. The Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally, set in Tampa, Florida, May 9-13, is designed to provide even the most seasoned drivers with helpful knowledge and numerous ways to ensure ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Announces Further Management Realignment
CARMEL, Ind., May 9 -- ADESA, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO David Gartzke announced today that the company has made additional management realignment changes to better position itself for the future and to continue to take advantage of synergies across its business lines. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
Why New Debt From Ford, GM Should Be Named for a Japanese Engineer; Poll: 63% of Americans Already Worry About U.S./Japanese 'Hybrid Tech Gap' WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Now that the Standard & Poor's rating agency has downgraded the General Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Co. to junk bond status, Wall Street should take t ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold 8,794 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in April 2005, an increase over April 2004 when 8,758 units were sold. Year-to-date sales totaled 36,584 units, an increase of 8 percent over year- to-date results last year. "April is our 12t ... Continue reading
Wescast Announces New Ford Business
BRANTFORD, Ontario--May 9, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast") (TSX:WCS.SV.A) announced today it has been selected to supply machined exhaust manifolds for the Ford 2.0L I4 and the 2.3L I4 engine programs. These engines will be used in several new future models in North America. "This new contract strengthens our ... Continue reading
Wescast is Awarded Two New General Motors Contracts
BRANTFORD, Ontario--May 9, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast") (TSX:WCS.SV.A) announced today it has secured new contracts to supply cast and machined iron exhaust manifolds for two future General Motors programs. "We are very pleased to have been awarded these two new programs with General Motors," says Wescast ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorsport: Richmond Preview
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Focus on Accomplishing Original Goals Necessitate Changes at Robby Gordon Motorsports HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 9, 2005) – Robby Gordon Motorsports will take its No. 7 Jim Beam Chevrolet to Richmond International Raceway this weekend with ... Continue reading
WJ's Wrap Sheet - Atlanta Dragway Edition
(Please Note: The following has been provided as a supplement to our pre-race release for Warren Johnson, and is designed to provide additional details on his career at Atlanta Dragway. In addition, we have pictures of his 1981, 1986 and 2003 race cars available upon request to accompany this piece.) Contact: Jon Knapp ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 9 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16990 ) has announced the addition of Belgium Fleet Market Solution 2004 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) As the company car market matures across Europe, competition is driving do ... Continue reading
Yahoo Study: Display Ads Send Consumers Searching - We Knew That - Hello Advertisers!
Courtesy <a href="/link.html.html?http://publications.mediapost.com"> Media Post Publications</a><p> by Gavin O'Malley, Monday, May 9, 2005 7:00 AM EST ONLINE DISPLAY ADVERTISING APPEARS TO have a significant impact on consumer search behavior, according to a study Yahoo! plans to release today. For the report, Yahoo! ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ Looks for Familiarity to Breed Competitiveness in Atlanta
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Looks for Familiarity to Breed Competitiveness in Atlanta Knowledge and experience will be ACDelco crew's primary weapons in Georgia Sugar Hill, Ga., May 9, 2005 - At the NHRA's most recent race in Bristol, TN, Pro Stock standout Kur ... Continue reading
Drei Berufungen an der Spitze von Valeo
PARIS, Frankreich, May 9 -- Valeo (OTC: VLEEY) gab heute die Berufung von Luc Bleriot zum Chief Operating Officer und André Gold zum Technical Senior Vice President des Gesamtunternehmens bekannt. Gleichzeitig wurde Robert de La Serve zum Senior Vice President des Dienstleistungsgeschäfts von Valeo ernannt. Bleriot, ... Continue reading
Valeo und IBM arbeiten bei der Entwicklung von Software für Fahrzeuge zusammen
PARIS, May 9 -- Valeo, einer der weltweit führenden Zulieferer der Automobilbranche, und IBM, weltweit führend auf dem Gebiet der Informations-Technologien und -Dienstleistungen, gaben heute den Start einer neuen Initiative zur Leistungserweiterung eingebetteter Software bekannt. Valeo wird in seine neugegründete Ab ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are teaming up for safety with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Mid-Atlantic region, Buckle Up PA, the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA), the Pennsylvania Divisio ... Continue reading
Shell Offers Fuelman Cardholders Convenient Pay-at-the-Pump Access
HOUSTON, May 9 -- Shell announced today that it will grant access to Shell's proprietary payment processing network for customers who use the Fuelman Fleet Card, offering pay-at-the-pump convenience to more than 3,500 Shell-branded retail outlets currently participating in the Fuelman program. As a result of the agreem ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9 -- Just in time for the upcoming summer travel season, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced the launch of its online construction map designed to help travelers pinpoint potential trouble spots for delays on interstates and other major routes throughout the stat ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors CEO Pilots RV on Cross Country Analyst Roadshow
CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 9 -- John Sztykiel, president and CEO of Spartan Motors, Inc. , is taking the helm of an innovative new motorhome and literally going "on the road" this week to update investment professionals in key U.S. financial markets about the company's progress. Sztykiel will be driving a new 41-foot Class ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Works to Ensure Successful Homecoming at Adopted Track
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Works to Ensure Successful Homecoming at Adopted Track GM Performance Parts Crew Preps to Score Sixth NHRA Win at Atlanta Dragway Sugar Hill, Ga., May 9, 2005 - Warren Johnson was born and raised in northern Minnesota, and in the ear ... Continue reading
Delphi Names New General Motors Customer Director
High Level of Global Customer Service to Continue TROY, Mich., May 9 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the appointment of David A. Burgner as Delphi's new global customer director for General Motors Corp., the largest customer account for Delphi. Burgner succeeds Nancy Gougarty and will be responsible for leading Delphi' ... Continue reading
West Virginia Research Company Gearing Up for CFoam Production, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--May 9, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Touchstone Research Laboratory is nearing completion of construction on its new plant in Triadelphia that will produce a product it calls CFoam. For details on this development view the entire article at www.in ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz Racing: After testing McClenathan looks for a rebound at Atlanta Dragway
*CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com* * * * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* * * * MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ* * PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477* * E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* * * * 25TH ANNUAL NHRA SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SOUTHERN NATIONALS* * ATLANTA DRAGWAY - COMMERC ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--May 9, 2005--Frost & Sullivan (http://www.transportation.frost.com) will host a conference call Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 1pm EDT to provide industry participants an overview of the recently published studies focusing on new applications and technological advancements and their continued affect on th ... Continue reading
Greyfield Completes Reverse Merger With Autorama
TOLEDO, Ohio--May 9, 2005--Greyfield Capital (PINK SHEETS:GRYF) has acquired 100% ownership of Canadian Autorama (http://www.theAutorama.com), a highly profitable, fast growing premium automobile dealership in Canada. Canadian Autorama has been in operation for the last 3 years and has experienced explosive growth and ... Continue reading
AAA Helps Mature Drivers Find Their Perfect Fit
What: The launch of CarFit, the first program to offer older adults the opportunity to check how their personal cars "fit" them. Developed through collaboration among AAA, the American Society on Aging, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, CarFit could make a lifesaving difference for older drivers a ... Continue reading
Porsche Unveils 911Carrera 4 Coupe for 2006
New and Wider All-Wheel Drive 911 Available in both Carrera and Carrera S Models ATLANTA, May 9 -- Porsche today released initial details and photography of its next generation all-wheel drive 911 model - the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. The new version offers significantly more engine, braking and handling performance ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Opening of Greenfield Facility in Jacksonville, Florida
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--May 9, 2005--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the opening of a new greenfield facility in Jacksonville, Florida. This new 10-acre facility will provide needed coverage in the northern part of ... Continue reading
ROSEVILLE, Minn.--May 9, 2005--More than three out of four Minnesota drivers (78 percent) surveyed recently say they want more control over the cost of their auto insurance. The survey also finds that the majority (60 percent) say they would participate in a usage-based discount program that could save them up to 25 pe ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, England--May 9, 2005--nCipher plc (LSE:NCH), a leading provider of cryptographic IT security solutions, today announced that Volvo IT has selected its nShield(TM) hardware security module (HSM) to underpin its use of digital certificates to secure Volvo Group's global email service. Volvo IT is using nCipher ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: China's Auto Market Faces Increasing Oversupply in the Next Two Years
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 9 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17122) has announced the addition of China Auto Industry Review -- The Brakes Are On, But Not For Long to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) After an explosive couple of years, China's ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2005 Results
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--May 9, 2005--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts distributor, today announced its first quarter 2005 financial results. In its Form 10-QSB filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today, Mile Marker International, Inc. announced that it earned net ... Continue reading
Tracinda Commences Tender Offer for Common Shares of General Motors
LOS ANGELES--May 9, 2005--Tracinda Corporation today announced that it has commenced its previously announced cash tender offer at $31.00 per share for up to 28,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1 2/3 per share, of General Motors Corporation . The offer price, including the regular quarterly dividend, represen ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & BELAYA KALITVA, CIS--May 9, 2005--Alcoa today announced it will invest $37 million in its recently acquired Belaya Kalitva fabricating facility in Russia to improve heat-treated plate and sheet output for a variety of markets. The company also announced that it has begun the process to supply North American ... Continue reading
Company's Video Division Energizes Online Car-Buying Experience With Streaming Video Test Drives and Reviews, Late-Breaking Auto News, Crash Test Footage and Much More IRVINE, Calif., May 9 -- Armed with a new state-of-the-art video player that supports near-broadcast quality video on virtually any PC, Autobytel's vide ... Continue reading
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--May 9, 2005--Curomax Canada Inc., a leader in dealer finance e-commerce solutions and the originator of the premier multi-asset finance portal in North America, announced an agreement with New Brunswick-based Caisses Populaires Acadiennes to enhance its lending capabilities by implementing its Int ... Continue reading
Medallion Financial Corp. Announces First Quarter Results
- Operating Earnings reach $0.16 per share - Loan Portfolio reaches record high - Stock Buy Back extended - Dividend Increased NEW YORK, May 9 -- Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty finance company with a leading position in servicing the taxicab industry and in commercial and consumer lending to targeted niche ind ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies, Inc. Annual Shareholder Meeting Rescheduled to June 28, 2005
PROVO, Utah--May 9, 2005--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:RSTG) ("Raser" or the "Company"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, today announced that Raser's board of directors has rescheduled its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Tu ... Continue reading
ELKHART, IN--May 9, 2005--Coachmen Industries announces the following Webcast: What: Coachmen Industries' Participation in the 2nd Annual Small Cap Recreational Vehicle Conference New York Webcast, sponsored by Catalyst Financial Resources, and Robins Media Group When: May 11, 2005 @ 12:15 PM Eastern Where: http://www. ... Continue reading
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--May 9, 2005--Coast Distribution System Inc. (AMEX: CRV) announces the following Webcast: What: Coast Distribution System Inc. Participation in the 2nd Annual Small Cap Recreational Vehicle Conference New York Webcast, sponsored by Catalyst Financial Resources, and Robins Media Group When: May 11, 2 ... Continue reading
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--May 9, 2005--Drew Industries Incorporated announces the following Webcast: What: Drew Industries Incorporated Participation in the 2nd Annual Small Cap Recreational Vehicle Conference New York Webcast, sponsored by Catalyst Financial Resources and Robins Media Group When: May 11, 2005 @ 10:00 AM Eas ... Continue reading
COBURG, Ore.--May 9, 2005--Monaco Coach Corporation announces the following Webcast: What: Monaco Coach Corporation Participation in the 2nd Annual Small Cap Recreational Vehicle Conference New York Webcast, sponsored by Catalyst Financial Resources and Robins Media Group When: May 11, 2005 @ 11:30 AM Eastern Where: ht ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, Mich.--May 9, 2005--Spartan Motors Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: Spartan Motors Inc. Participation in the 2nd Annual Small Cap Recreational Vehicle Conference New York Webcast, sponsored by Catalyst Financial Resources and Robins Media Group When: May 11, 2005 @ 8:30 AM Eastern Where: http://ww ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--May 9, 2005--The Midland Company announces the following Webcast: What: The Midland Company Participation in the 2nd Annual Small Cap Recreational Vehicle Conference New York Webcast, sponsored by Catalyst Financial Resources and Robins Media Group When: May 11, 2005 @ 10:45 AM Eastern Where: http://www.vca ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Availability of Vinstickers.com
With the application, dealers can quickly and cost-effectively process and market used car inventory DAYTON, Ohio, May 9 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, today announced the availability of Vinstickers.com, an application designed ... Continue reading
Delphi is ready to help achieve NHTSA tire pressure monitoring system requirement TROY, Mich., May 9 -- Delphi Corp.'s patented integration technology for its tire pressure monitoring system offers a unique way of using a common receiver to integrate the tire pressure sensor and another vehicle function such as keyless ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts and Parts Train Break Record Industry Highs in Visitors to Web Sites
CARSON, Calif.--May 9, 2005--U.S. Auto Parts, the nation's leading Internet direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories, announced today that the U.S. Auto Parts Web site, www.usautoparts.com, and the Parts Train Web site, www.partstrain.com, recorded more than three million un ... Continue reading
Nickelodeon Secures Multi-Million Advertising Deal with Chevrolet
Multiplatform Agreement Highlights Chevrolet Uplander on Nickelodeon Television, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Magazines and Nickjr.com NEW YORK, May 9 -- Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has partnered with Chevrolet in a multi-million advertising and promotional multiplatform deal. The agreement wa ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--May 9, 2005--Money Show, 2005/Booth 111--The Rand Cam(TM) rotary engine is reported to be lighter, more efficient, and quieter than a traditional engine, the Rand Cam(TM) rotary engine produces three times more power per pound of weight than the piston engines that dominate today's market. Positioning itself ... Continue reading
Ruhlman to appear tonight on sportstalkcleveland.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ruhlman appearing tonight on sportstalkcleveland.com Cleveland, Ohio (May 9, 2005)--Randy Ruhlman will appear on the live radio/Internet show, sportstalkcleveland.com, tonight at 10 PM EDT. Ruhlman, a Cleveland native and recent winner of the Long Beach Grand Prix Trans-Am race, will be one of the ... Continue reading
Michael Says F-1 Title Chances Slipping But Too Soon to Give Up
May 9, 2005; Alex Duff writing for Bloomberg reported that Michael Schumacher, Ferrari's record Formula One champion, said his chances of a sixth straight title are slipping after yesterday's Spanish Grand Prix, the third in five races this season he failed to complete. McLaren-Mercedes' Kimi Raikkonen won in Barcelona ... Continue reading
Honda's Cumulative Worldwide Motorcycle Production Reaches 150 Million Units
Tokyo, Japan, May 9, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that its cumulative worldwide motorcycle production reached 150 million units at the end of April 2005 - the 57th year of production. Mass production of motorcycles began in 1949 with the "Dream Type D" model. Honda began overseas produc ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Follow Our Route 66 80th Anniversary Map Research Trip Online
LOS ANGELES--May 9, 2005--The Automobile Club of Southern California has created a special Web page so members and the public can follow an Auto Club travel writer and Auto Club photographer on an 80th anniversary of Route 66 map research trip that will take 22 days to complete. The route's unique roadside eateries, hi ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Ranked Top Automotive Web Site for Car Shoppers
Keynote Systems Study Reveals More In-Market Car Buyers Choose Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com IRVINE, Calif., May 9 -- More car shoppers choose Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com than any other automotive Web site when researching and purchasing a vehicle, according to Keynote Systems'(R) recent Customer Experience (CE) Rankings f ... Continue reading
BMW predicts double digit growth in Mideast sales
ABU DHABI, May 8, 2005; Xinhuanet reported that Germany luxury car maker BMW has projected a double-digit growth of sales in the Middle East in 10 years following a four-fold growth in the past decade, the Gulf News daily reported Sunday. Helmut Panke, chairman of the BMW board, was quoted as saying that the regional g ... Continue reading
General Motors Denies Report of Talks With Toyota on Possible Technology Sharing Pact
NEW YORK May 8, 2005; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. denied Sunday an online news report that the U.S. automaker and Toyota Motor Corp. of Japan are in talks about a possible technology-sharing pact that could result in a quicker, wider offering of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. According to the report t ... Continue reading
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