Carrier Boyz ensure a ride for Dave Connolly at Topeka
CARRIER BOYZ RACING ANDY AND MARK CARRIER - OWNERS Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 17TH ANNUAL NHRA O'REILLY SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA - TOPEKA, KANSAS MAY 26-29, 2005 Carrier Boyz ensu ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter Fiscal 2005 Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--May 25, 2005--Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the third quarter of its fiscal 2005 after the close of market on Wednesday, June 1, 2005. The following morning a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific) to discuss the results and answer qu ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Acquires Venture Welding
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 25 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced its Lippert Components, Inc. subsidiary completed the acquisition of certain assets and the business of Elkhart, Ind.-based Venture Welding for approximately $19 million. Venture Welding, a manufacturer of chassis and chassis parts for manufactu ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Receives Honda Quality Award
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--May 25, 2005-- Award presented to DURA's Indiana facilities in Brownstown and Butler DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that it received the prestigious Quality Performance Award from Honda Motor Company in recognition of DURA's quality achievements during 2004. The award was presen ... Continue reading
Experienced Sales Executive Joins Prolong
New VP of Sales Looks to Invigorate Sales Growth IRVINE, Calif., May 25 -- Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL) (http://www.prolong.com/), a technology driven holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of high tech, cost-saving, consumer, commercial and industrial pr ... Continue reading
NORWALK, Conn.--May 25, 2005--GE Commercial Finance, Commercial & Industrial Finance (CIF) today announced the appointment of Rich Carratu as Industry Leader for the automotive market. In his new role, Carratu will be responsible for expanding the global focus for CIF in the automotive space. With more than $1.75 billi ... Continue reading
Harvey Westbury Corp. Announces Filing of Form 10-SB
PATERSON, N.J.--May 25, 2005--Harvey Westbury Corp. (Pink Sheets: HVYW) announced today that it has filed a form 10-SB registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission to become a reporting company. Harvey Westbury Corp. is a dividend spin off of Viva International (OTCBB: VIVI). "We are happy to take this step ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Continues Higher Cash Dividend; Board Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchases
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 25 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable June 30, 2005, to shareholders of record on June 10, 2005. The board voted to continue the cash dividend at the higher le ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--May 25, 2005--Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("Lerach Coughlin") (http://www.lerachlaw.com/cases/harleydavidson/) today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on behalf of purchasers of Harley-Davidson, Inc ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile NASCAR media opp TOMORROW lunch, sponsor unveil
MEDIA ALERT MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING NASCAR DRIVERS, PRESS CONFERENCE, LUNCH TOMORROW Thursday, May 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Drivers Testing, Sponsor of Truck Race at The Milwaukee Mile Revealed MILWAUKEE (May 25, 2005) - In a tune-up and preview of the NASCAR Craftsman Tru ... Continue reading
New Seat Belt Attachment Helps Save Lives
One of the scariest moments in a person 's life can very well be the moments before impact of a car accident. Those moments become scarier when you have a child in the car with you. Rescue Facts LLC has put together a product that although it won't prevent an accident from happening, it may ease your mind when an accid ... Continue reading
Nissan Sponsors the Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan 3rd Annual High Tea at Noon
LOS ANGELES--May 25, 2005--As part of its continuing corporate commitment to diversity, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) was the presenting sponsor of the Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan (RFCPP) 3rd Annual High Tea at Noon held last Saturday. Nissan joined hundreds of local community leaders and celebrities at t ... Continue reading
PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga., May 25 -- A 1979 Mercedes-Benz is being auctioned off on eBay this week. The owner, Lillian Champion, is donating 100% of the proceeds to the Pentagon Memorial Fund. Mrs. Champion is donating the proceeds because on September 11, 2001 she suffered the loss of only daughter, Marjorie Champion Salamon ... Continue reading
NVLA Names Tarry Shebesta, Second Vice-President, and Presents Him With the 2005 President's Award
National Vehicle Leasing Association Names Tarry Shebesta, Second Vice-President, and Presents Him With the 2005 President's Award CINCINNATI--May 25, 2005--At the annual conference of the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) held in Orlando, Tarry Shebesta, president of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), ... Continue reading
PRIMUS Technologies, Leading EMS Provider, Achieves AS9100 Certification
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., May 25 -- PRIMUS Technologies Corp., a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, announced it has achieved AS9100 certification. PRIMUS Technologies has served the Defense and Aerospace industries since 1959, and the AS9100 certification is important to the company's commitment to pr ... Continue reading
Stock Price Of Motorcycle Manufacturer Drops 19.6% After Alleged False Accounting Measures Are Announced COLCHESTER, Conn., May 25 -- On May 18, 2005 Scott + Scott, LLC filed the first securities class action against Harley-Davidson, Inc. and individual defendants Jeffrey L. Bleustein and James L. Zeimer in the United ... Continue reading
South Florida Police Departments Launch Enforcement Wave
- Zero Tolerance for Unbuckled Motorists - MIAMI, May 25 -- The safety belt usage rate in Florida is the highest it has ever been at 76.3 percent, but that still leaves a large portion of Florida motorists risking their lives by riding unbuckled. Miami- area law enforcement agencies are joining law enforcement across t ... Continue reading
Stevens and Glidden fit in testing before Topeka
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, Kan. Race Dates: May 27-29, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net RICHIE STEVENS AND BOB GLIDDEN SQUEEZE IN SOME TESTING BEF ... Continue reading
LEBANON, N.H. & CONCORD, Mass.--May 25, 2005---Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital map data and other geographic content, and TomTom, a leading navigation solutions provider and a close partner of Tele Atlas, took home the highest accolades in their categories at the Telematics Update Detroit 2005 show. Te ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Opens Location at Orlando Sanford International Airport
TULSA, Okla., May 25 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today announced it has opened an in-terminal location at Orlando Sanford International Airport. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050405/DATU014LOGO ) "Orlando remains one of the top vacation destinations in t ... Continue reading
Toyota Port Newark Expansion Adds 90 New Jobs
Who: Alan DeCarr, group vice president, Toyota Logistics Services and International Operations. What: Grand Re-Opening of Toyota Logistics Services' Vehicle Distribution Center. Where: 390 E. Port St., Newark, NJ 07114 When: Thurs. May 26, 2005 10:30 AM - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 11:00 AM - Facility Tour 12:00 PM - Lunc ... Continue reading
Valerie Muncy Appointed to New Position at AutoCom Associates
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--May 25, 2005--Valerie Muncy has been named client and personnel services manager for AutoCom Associates, a public relations firm based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Muncy joined AutoCom in 2004 as an account assistant. In her new position, she will be responsible for the coordination of AutoCo ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Closing of Acquisition by Kelso & Company
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--May 25, 2005--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage auction and claims processing services in the United States, today announced that it has received the shareholder votes necessary to complete the acquisition of IAA by an affiliate of Kelso & Company, a New York ba ... Continue reading
Ryan Newman's Team Leads Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Double Drive-Thru Challenge
#12 ALLTEL(R) Leading Race Among Pit Crews for $100,000 Grand Prize TAMPA, Fla., May 25 -- Eleven races into the 2005 NASCAR(R) NEXTEL Cup Series season, the #12 ALLTEL(R) Team with driver Ryan Newman is leading the Checkers(R)/Rally's(R) Double Drive-Thru Challenge with three wins to date. "The pit crew has just been ... Continue reading
- Free, two-day driving event lets consumers see how Chrysler vehicles handle real world challenges on specially designed test tracks - Opportunity to drive two of the hottest Chrysler vehicles, the Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 and the Chrysler 300C SRT8 - Drag racing, golf simulations, food and wine tasting demonstrations, ... Continue reading
Bondurant to Sponsor Inaugural Route 66 Corvette'N America Road Tour set for June 2-4, 2005
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.--May 25, 2005--Event coordinators announced today that the first annual road tour got their premiere partner with the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving! Not only will the Phoenix company bring two of the school's premiere Corvettes but they are offering the most significant raffle prizes ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 25 -- This month's car sales will top 1.5 million units, a 1.6% increase over May 2004 when adjusted for the number of selling days, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO ) Although the ... Continue reading
A New Concept - Registered Car Vanity Plates for Sale - How much is Yours Worth?
New York, NY May 25, 2005; www.GreatPlateExchange.Com is an online forum for the auctioning of Registered personalized license plates, also known as ‘vanity plates’. Initially attained for a nominal fee from a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and maintained as “active” with the payment ... Continue reading
Avis Introduces The 'Safety Adventure' Package With Free Child Safety Seats
Customers Who Rent a Minivan, SUV or New 12-Passenger Van Can Receive up to Three Free Child Safety Seats - a $150 Value PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 25 -- The number of Americans taking leisure vacations will increase 2.3 percent over last year, according to recent data from the Travel Industry Association's (TIA) Summer 200 ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces New Retail Environment Design Initiative Supports Global Launch of Infiniti Brand
DETROIT--May 25, 2005--Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today is announcing a new, comprehensive Infiniti Retail Environment Design Initiative (IREDI) that establishes a unique, new exterior/interior look and signage for Infiniti dealers in the United States and other global markets. The new des ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, May 25 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.25 per common share. The dividend is payable June 30, 2005 to shareholders of record June 10, 2005. Johnson Controls has paid consecutive dividends since 1887. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
Create Safe and Fun Summer Road Trips
Safety and Entertainment Advice from Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Experts LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., May 25 -- Memorial Day officially starts the American family summer vacation season. With a few tips from the expert automotive editors at Consumer Guide(R) Automotive ( http://auto.consumerguide.com/ ) families can make these ... Continue reading
Ford Applauds the Bush Administration Commitment to Hydrogen Vehicle Technologies
-- Ford producing up to 100 hydrogen-powered E-450 shuttles for use in 2006. -- Ford partners with BP to place Ford Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle fleets on California, Michigan, and Florida roads as part of a U.S. DOE demonstration project. -- We are actively developing four alternative-fuel technologies: gasoline-electric h ... Continue reading
States Engaging Citizens to Consider Green Cars
Washington DC May 25, 2005; AIADA reported that all in all, at least 28 states and cities across the country are petitioning drivers in their territories to buy fuel-efficient, clean-burning hybrid automobiles, offering- or weighing the prospects for consumer incentives which include, tax breaks, free parking and use o ... Continue reading
2005 Volkwagen Jetta 2.5 NHTSA Crash Data
2005 Volkswagen new Jetta 4-DR. ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 25, 2005--We've all experienced it -- you're behind a vehicle where the driver is on a cell phone at a red light signal. The light turns green and the driver in front of you continues to chat on the phone -- obviously more occupied with the conversation than with the road. In a new survey by the Farmer ... Continue reading
Fitch Teleconference on GM Replay Available
CHICAGO--May 25, 2005--Fitch Ratings hosted a teleconference on May 24 to discuss Fitch's downgrade of General Motors (GM) and General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC). Fitch downgraded GM and GMAC to 'BB+' from 'BBB-' with a Negative Outlook. The call was led by Mark Oline, Managing Director, Fitch Ratings Corpora ... Continue reading
40mpg.org Poll Asks Consumers to Decide Which Top-Selling U.S. Vehicles Should 'Go Hybrid' Next
Consumers Urged to Send a Message to Detroit By Picking Next Car, Truck or SUV for Hybrid Treatment; Six of 10 Top-Selling Vehicles in the U.S. Already Have 'Gone Hybrid' WASHINGTON, May 25 -- With plans already announced for hybrid versions of six of the 10 top-selling vehicles in the United States, the http://www.40m ... Continue reading
gedas Appoints Vice President - Automotive Practice for the Americas
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25 -- Daron L. Gifford has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President - Automotive Practice, gedas, Americas Region. Mr. Gifford joins gedas from ABeam Consulting (formerly Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting), where he had been CEO and Managing Director, Americas, since 2003. Base ... Continue reading
American Biker Hosts Events at Myrtle Beach Bike Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--May 25, 2005--Next Inc. (OTCBB:NXTI) an emerging leader in the sportswear and promotional products industry today announced that Next's brand American Biker(TM) hosted two VIP parties this past weekend at the annual Myrtle Beach Bike Week. Approximately 350,000 bikers attended this year's event. The ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--May 25, 2005--Dell CSK Auto Inc., one of the nation's largest automotive specialty retailers, has selected Dell PowerEdge(TM) servers to help maximize performance and increase the reliability of searches in its product database of millions of replacement auto parts and accessories. CSK Auto stores operate as f ... Continue reading
Fitch: Visteon Agreement Does Not Affect Ford's Credit Ratings
CHICAGO--May 25, 2005--The pending agreement between Ford and Visteon, if completed as outlined, does not have implications for Fitch's ratings for Ford Motor Company or its affiliates. The significant financial burden associated with the restructuring will fall on Ford, as previously expected, with the costs of the re ... Continue reading
Motoring News Bulletin: Don't Break the Bank...or the Law
LONDON, May 25 -- Up to 10% of drivers have lied during a car insurance application to lower their insurance premiums, according to research released by RAC Financial Services. The most common untruth is that the car is kept more securely than it is. Others involve under-estimating the car value, lying about its perfor ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--May 25, 2005--At the annual conference of the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) held in Orlando, Tarry Shebesta, president of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), was named Second Vice-President for this fiscal year. In this capacity, he will continue to oversee the Electronic Communications ... Continue reading
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.--May 25, 2005--Patriot Motorcycles Corporation (Pink Sheets: PMCY) today announced it has formed an alliance with Family Motor Sports Inc. (FMS) of Costa Mesa, CA, to further its "commitment to excellence" and to continue to build a first-rate certified dealer network. The agreement awards rights t ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies to Hold Conference Call Thursday, May 26, 2005, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
FREDERICK, Colo., May 25 -- UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, will hold a conference call with members of the investment community on Thursday, May 26, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call dial 1-800-725-9502 approximately 10 minutes before the co ... Continue reading
ATA Study Says Trucking Industry Has Shortage of Drivers
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--May 25, 2005--The long-haul, heavy-duty truck transportation industry in the United States is experiencing a national shortage of 20,000 truck drivers, the American Trucking Associations reported today in its newly released U.S. Truck Driver Shortage: Analysis and Forecasts. The Forecast, a report on t ... Continue reading
Dodge Unleashes - All-New 2006 Charger During Black Bike Week
* Modern Dodge Charger muscle meets the streets at the National Association of Black Bikers (NABB) largest annual black biker event * National radio sweepstakes will give one lucky individual a chance to win a new 2006 Dodge Charger R/T AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 25 -- Dodge will charge into the National Association of B ... Continue reading
Large Majorities of U.S. Adults Expect Gas and Heating Prices to Rise
Harris Poll shows 40 percent of vehicle owners cut other expenses because of gas prices; OPEC, oil companies and government share blame ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 25 -- High gasoline prices have caused 40 percent of U.S. adults who own or lease a vehicle to cut back on their spending on other goods or services, and the major ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Drives into Future with New Logo Reflecting Company's Success, Growth
CARSON, Calif.--May 25, 2005--U.S. Auto Parts, the nation's leading Internet direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories, announced today that they have officially launched their new branding campaign with the debut of a new, more exciting logo. The new logo features a graphica ... Continue reading
RACING LEGEND ERNST JAKOB HENNE DIES
Munich 05/24/2005; Former BMW works driver Ernst Jakob Henne died on Sunday night at his home on Gran Canaria at the age of 101. In the 1920s and 1930s, he achieved endless victories, championships and speed records on two wheels; he was also on the list of winners of many international races on four wheels. Holger Lap ... Continue reading
Navicom to Launch Its Own Telemetric and Telemetry Products and Service Within 10 Weeks
Navicom to Become a Tier 1 Provider in the GPS Market SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 25 -- NowAuto today announced what is considered the most significant development in the company's history. Wholly owned subsidiary Navicom has been working for the past 5 months on the development and manufacturing of its own Telemetric and T ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars to Use Its Roadside Assistance Program to Assist in Recovery of Missing Children
IRVINE, Calif., May 25 -- Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) announced today a partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children(R) (NCMEC), linking their roadside assistance network to the nation's leading organization for the prevention of abducted, endangered, and sexually exploited children. Acc ... Continue reading
Greyfield: May Vehicle Sales Continuing April's Trend
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia--May 25, 2005--Greyfield Capital (Pink Sheets:GRYF), and its flagship dealership Canadian Autorama, announce today that the vehicle sales trend that occurred in April 2005 is continuing into May. Final sales figures for the month will be released in early June. The company looks forward to pr ... Continue reading
* DaimlerChrysler refuels fuel cell powered vehicles with President Bush * DaimlerChrysler commits $88 million and 30 fuel cell vehicles to the United States through the Department of Energy Program * The President receives support for his efforts on energy policy from DaimlerChrysler Corporation AUBURN HILLS, Mich., M ... Continue reading
Target Racing Helps Kick Off the 500 Festival Community Day
Downtown Unveiling on Wednesday, May 25 What: Target Racing will unveil a surprise on the Indiana Square Building on Wednesday, May 25, with drivers Scott Dixon, Ryan Briscoe, Darren Manning and the help of three stuntmen. The event will help kick off the 500 Festival Community Day. Who: Target Chip Ganassi Racing driv ... Continue reading
Kia Part of Latest Recalls From NHTSA
Office of Defects InvestigationDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUBCAPS. ... Continue reading
Auto Centrix, Inc. Provides Disclosure Statement Information Through Pink Sheets
TAMPA, Fla. and HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 25 -- Auto Centrix, Inc. (ATCX.PK) announced today that it has posted its Updated Information and Disclosure Statement online through Pink Sheets, an online quotation and trading system for OTC securities. Auto Centrix is pleased to have compiled this information and encourage ... Continue reading
Bristol & London Links Up with Telewest Business and Reduces Voice Charges by 30%
WOKING, England--May 25, 2005--Bristol & London have teamed up with Telewest Business to manage their telephone lines and calls using Telewest Business' Wholesale Line Rental (WLR) and Carrier Pre-Select (CPS) services. Bristol & London PLC has become the leading specialist supplier of prestige only cars to the credit ... Continue reading
LONDON--May 25, 2005--Business Engine, a leader in application software solutions for running the business of IT, today announced that Delphi Grundig has joined its expanding roster of Blue Chip customers in implementing its flagship product, the Business Engine Network(TM) (BEN(TM)). Delphi Grundig will use the BEN to ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Names Celestica Electronics Manufacturing Services Company of the Year
NAPLES, Fla.--May 25, 2005--Frost & Sullivan has selected Celestica for its 2005 Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Company of the Year Award. The award acknowledges Celestica's success in its market diversification, year-over-year revenue growth, technology leadership, and its strategic, balanced global footprin ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Names dSPACE Leading Manufacturing Test Company of the Year
NAPLES, Fla.--May 25, 2005--Frost & Sullivan will recognize dSPACE with the 2005 Leading Manufacturing Test Company of the Year Award at tonight's third annual Excellence in Industrial Technologies Banquet, for the company's outstanding performance in the automotive industry. Its extremely advanced hardware-in-the-loop ... Continue reading
VIN Cloning: Auto Identity Theft Affects Used Car Buyers
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 25, 2005--Thousands of used car buyers and owners today are victimized by scam artists stealing their identity - their car's identity, that is. Out of the 1.5 million vehicles stolen in the United States each year, more than 225,000 end up with the vehicle identification number (VIN) from a legally ow ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Get to Know the Purchasing Strategy of Volkswagen
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 25 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18068) has announced the addition of OEM Sourcing Strategy Report Volkswagen to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The Supplier Business OEM sourcing policy guide provides a unique ins ... Continue reading
Production Version of Mazda MX-Crossport Concept SUV to be Launched in 2006
- All-new model to be named Mazda CX-7 - IRVINE, Calif., May 25 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that the vehicle shown as the MX-Crossport at January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., will formally move from concept to production vehicle. Mazda also announced that the ... Continue reading
ATV Riding Tips for Safe Summer Fun
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer fun for many people, a time for enjoyable outdoor activities such as riding ATVs (all-terrain vehicles). But ATV safety should never be taken lightly. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 125,500 people have b ... Continue reading
Visteon, Ford Sign Memorandum of Understanding for New Business Arrangement
Plan would streamline Visteon's North American operations, improve Visteon's cost-competitiveness and balance its customer and geographic footprint VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 25 -- Visteon Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ford Motor Company that provides for significant structural changes t ... Continue reading
AutoZone Third Quarter EPS up 10%; Adjusted EPS up 16%
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 25 -- AutoZone, Inc. today reported sales of $1.338 billion for its fiscal third quarter (12 weeks) ended May 7, 2005, down 1.6% from fiscal third quarter 2004. Same store sales, or sales for domestic stores open at least one year, were down 5% for the quarter. Operating margin increased 91 basis po ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. Announces Two-for-One Stock Split
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--May 24, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly") announced today that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend to all shareholders of its common stock as of the close of business on May 31, 2005. At the 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held ... Continue reading
Advanced Ford Technology - Work in Progress
SMART DRIVING & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CAN MAXIMIZE FUEL ECONOMY With the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend traditionally signaling the start of the summer travel and vacation season, drivers can stretch their fuel dollars through smart driving and vehicle maintenance. Ford experts Andy Acho, director, Environmental Outreach and ... Continue reading
Changan Automotive, Ford Mazda, Gain Chinese Govt Approval on Factory Project
NANJING, China, May 25, 2005 — Changan Automotive Group, Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has granted approval for a three-party joint venture engine company project in Jiangning Economic & Technological Development Zone (JND ... Continue reading
Honda Reaches 100,000-unit Mark in Cumulative Global Hybrid Vehicle Sales
Tokyo, Japan, May 24, 2005; JCN Newswire - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles reached 100,000 units in April 2005, including approximate sales of 89,000 units in the U.S., 5,900 units in Japan, 3,800 units in Europe and 1,500 units in Canada. Honda currently off ... Continue reading
Hitachi, Clarion to Boost Cooperation in Car Information Systems Business
Tokyo (JCNN) - On May 23, Hitachi and Clarion announced that they have agreed to strengthen their existing cooperative relationship in the field of car information systems (CIS). By leveraging each's expertise in the respective field, the companies will develop competitive products including car navigation systems with ... Continue reading
WORLD'S GREATEST OPEN WHEEL RACING WEEKEND GRACES INDIANAPOLIS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 24, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-103 WORLD’S GREATEST OPEN WHEEL RACING WEEKEND GRACES INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and United States Auto Club have joined forces to present, in a period of five days, the best display of open-wheel racing on the planet. Dee ... Continue reading
Four Washington-Based Companies Among the Nation's Top Grossing Black-Owned Businesses
BLACK ENTERPRISE Issues 33rd Annual Report on Black-Owned Businesses NEW YORK, May 24 -- Four Washington-based companies are among the nation's leading African American-owned businesses, according to the BLACK ENTERPRISE 33rd annual B.E. 100s report. The listing is recognized as the most respected measure of black-owne ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--May 24, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, has provided a progress report on its recently announced purchase order and other discussions to import the high-efficiency Smart Car micro-coupe. "We are pleased about the progress we ... Continue reading
MBI Publishing Company, SPEED Channel Launch Internet Bookstore Partnership
ST. PAUL, Minn.--May 24, 2005--MBI Publishing Company and SPEED Channel formally announced today the kickoff of a new Internet bookstore partnership, in which Motorbooks.com, MBI's automotive enthusiast-driven consumer site, provides product, merchandising, customer service and fulfillment for SPEED's online bookstore, ... Continue reading
SEMA Celebrates Passage of Anti-Counterfeiting Bill by U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON--May 24, 2005--SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for taking an important step in the global battle against counterfeiting. Yesterday, the House unanimously passed the "Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act" (H.R. 32) which provides additiona ... Continue reading
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