7-Eleven, Inc. Posts 9.1% Increase in Total Revenue
Second Quarter Merchandise Sales Increase 6.5% to $2.2 Billion; Company Reaffirms 2005 Guidance Second Quarter 2005 Highlights: * Reported core earnings of $55.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $48.1 million, or $0.39 per diluted share in second quarter 2004 * Achieved increase in total revenue of $286 ... Continue reading
ASV Declares 2-for-1 Stock Split
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--July 26, 2005--ASV, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 stock split. The split will be accomplished in the form of a 100% stock dividend. Shareholders will receive one share of common stock for every share held on the record date of August 10, 2005. The split shares ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--July 26, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories (AMEX:ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Master Lock. Cycle Country will supply winch mounts for all Master Lock's wi ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Awarded Battery and Maintenance Contract by BP Solar Arabia for Saudi Telecom
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--July 26, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that it has been selected by BP Solar Arabia to provide replacement batteries for its client Saudi Telecom. The batteries will be used as a source of back-up power for the long-dist ... Continue reading
Ficosa Acquires A3 Shares From Fractus
Fractal Antenna Technology Key Innovation for the Vehicle of Tomorrow BARCELONA, Spain, July 26 -- Ficosa International, a multinational automotive systems and components company, and Fractus, the pioneer developer of fractal antenna technology, have negotiated an agreement in which Ficosa has become sole proprietor of ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Selects OEConnection's LinkIQ
- Business Intelligence For Enhanced Parts Efficiency - RICHFIELD, Ohio, July 26 -- OEConnection LLC, a leader in ecommerce procurement and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment parts business, is pleased to announce Ford Motor Company's selection of LinkIQ as an integral component in Ford's continue ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in JP Morgan/Harbour Auto Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., July 26 -- Greg Smith, executive vice president, Ford Motor Company , and president, The Americas, will speak at the 2005 JP Morgan/Harbour Auto Conference on Tuesday, August 2, in Dearborn, Michigan. His presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. ET and will last for approximately 1 hour. A live ... Continue reading
ICOP Digital Announces Closing of Additional $1.6M of Secondary Offering
LENEXA, Kan.--July 26, 2005--ICOP Digital, Inc., a leading provider of digital in-car video systems for law enforcement, today announced the closing of an additional $1.6 million associated with its secondary public offering which initially closed on July 13, 2005. This additional closing raised net proceeds of $1.5 mi ... Continue reading
Industrial Enterprises of America Comments on Recent Progress
HOUSTON--July 26, 2005--Industrial Enterprises of America, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ILNP) is pleased to report that its subsidiaries, EMC Packaging and Unifide Industries, are experiencing strong product demand and sales growth. ILNP projects revenues above $35 million and positive EPS for the fiscal year that began July 1. ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--July 26, 2005--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has approved a 50% increase in Lithia's quarterly dividend from $0.08 to $0.12 per share for the second quarter of 2005. Shareholders of record as of August 5, 2005 will receive the dividend that will be payable August 19, 200 ... Continue reading
WOBURN, Mass.--July 26, 2005--Madico Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of advanced glass films for safety, solar control and decorative applications, today announced it has expanded its line of designer films to include the new Decolite(TM) Plus series. Decolite films allow architects and interior designer ... Continue reading
MicroTRAK, Inc.'s SlimTRAK, Debuts on Discovery Channel's ''It Takes A Thief''
DALLAS--July 26, 2005--MicroTRAK, Inc.'s (Pink Sheets:MIOK) portable, battery powered asset tracking device, the SlimTRAK, will be gaining nationwide recognition on Discovery Channel's revealing series, "It Takes A Thief." MIOK's SlimTRAK will be featured on episode 38, regarding expensive, frequently-stolen luxury car ... Continue reading
Orbian Corp. Names Two New Board Members
Dean R. Miller Appointed Chairman of Orbian Corp. Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee NORWALK, Conn., July 26 -- Orbian Corp., a leading supply- chain finance company offering cost-effective receivables finance utilizing market-leading technology, announces that Dean R. Miller and James R. McMurray have joined the Orbia ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. 2nd Quarter Sales and Earnings Conference Call
Friday, July 29 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time ANDERSON, Ind., July 26 -- You are cordially invited to participate in the Remy International, Inc. 2nd Quarter Conference Call with Thomas J. Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer; Rajesh K. Shah, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Amit Ra ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--July 26, 2005--Sensory, Inc., the world leader in embedded speech technologies, today released the VR Stamp(TM) module, providing easy integration of voice recognition (VR) into consumer, industrial, automotive and medical electronics. The heart of the VR Stamp module is the RSC-4128 integrated cir ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 26 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable in cash for shareholders of record on September 15, 2005. The dividend will be payable October 15, 2005. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a F ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2005 Results on August 11, 2005
CHICAGO--July 26, 2005--Standard Parking Corporation today announced that it will release Second Quarter 2005 Earnings on Thursday, August 11 at 7:30 AM CDT. There will be a conference call at 9:00 AM CDT that can be accessed via webcast at www.standardparking.com or www.earnings.com. The webcast also will be archived ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Continues Record Performance
COLUMBUS, Ohio--July 26, 2005--State Auto Financial Corporation today reported record second quarter net income of $38.8 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, versus $34.6 million or $0.85 per diluted share for the same period in 2004. Net operating earnings(a) per diluted share were also a second quarter record, $0.94 ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--July 26, 2005--Austin Logistics Incorporated, a leading provider of analytic software and solutions that optimize collections operations, today announced that Triad Financial Corporation has decreased costly automobile repossessions since implementing CallTech(TM) and OnQ(TM). By installing the two softw ... Continue reading
UGN, Inc. New Facility to Manufacture Company's First Acoustic Carpet Application
CHICAGO, July 26 -- UGN, Inc., the leading producer of automotive acoustic, interior trim and thermal management products, announced plans to open a multi-million dollar production facility to produce the company's first RIETER ULTRA LIGHT(TM) acoustic carpet system for North American Japanese transplant automakers. Pr ... Continue reading
Cox Enterprises Announces Year-End Executive Leadership Changes
Dennis Berry to Retire as President and COO of Cox Enterprises - to Become Vice Chair Jimmy Hayes Named Executive Vice President - to Become President & COO of Cox Enterprises Jim Robbins to Retire as President and CEO of Cox Communications Pat Esser to Become President of Cox Communications ATLANTA, July 26 -- Cox Ent ... Continue reading
Flextronics Announces First Quarter Results
- Net Income Increases 27% - Net Debt Reduced by $382 Million in Last 12 Months SINGAPORE, July 26 -- Flextronics today announced results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2005 as follows: (USD in millions, except EPS) Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 2004 Net sales $3,897.5 $3,880.4 GAAP net income $58.7 $ 7 ... Continue reading
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Oakmont Acquisition Corp. Over-Allotment Option Exercised By Underwriters
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 26 -- Oakmont Acquisition Corp. ("Oakmont" or the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: OMACU) announced today that the underwriters for its initial public offering exercised their option to purchase 575,166 units subject to the underwriters' over-allotment option and purchased such units on July 26 ... Continue reading
OAK BROOK, Ill.--July 26, 2005--RC2 Corporation today announced its results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005. Net income was $9.8 million or $0.45 per diluted share in the 2005 second quarter as compared with $6.2 million or $0.33 per diluted share in the year ago second quarter. Net income for ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Management Promotions and Reorganization for Improved Efficiencies
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, July 26 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today a reorganization of its management team to accelerate its growth and leadership in its two industries. Richard (Dicky) Riegel, currently President of Airstream, Inc., has been promoted to Group President of Thor with the following recreation vehicle ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Corporation Receives Approval To Negotiate with Local Union in Goodyear Deal
QUINCY, Ill.--July 26, 2005--Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , has received approval from the International leadership of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) to begin negotiations with USWA Local 745 in Freeport, Illinois, on July 26, 2005. Titan announced plans in February 2005 ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va.--July 26, 2005--Afton Chemical Corporation has announced the introduction of its newest tractor hydraulic fluid additive. Available exclusively to lubricant blenders, the latest addition to Afton Chemical's additive line is formulated to reduce the cost of maintenance and extend the working life of today' ... Continue reading
TrailBlazer SS Features 20-Inch Goodyear Tires
AKRON, Ohio, July 26 -- As Chevrolet takes performance and utility to a new level with the introduction of its new TrailBlazer SS, high- performance tires from Goodyear have been selected as the exclusive rubber to carry it there. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires in ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Reports Second Quarter Results
IRVINE, Calif.--July 26, 2005-- -- Second quarter net income increased 77% to $59 million -- Earnings per share increased 76% to $1.44 per share -- Contract originations grew 21% to $2.0 billion -- Second quarter annualized credit losses on contracts improved 58 basis points to 1.15% -- Delinquencies improved 41 basis ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Acquisition of Lappen Auto Supply
ROANOKE, Va.--July 26, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced today that it has acquired substantially all the assets of Lappen Auto Supply Co., Inc.'s auto parts division. Advance's all-cash transaction adds privatel ... Continue reading
California Governor Signs 'Car Buyer's Bill of Rights'
Bill creates first in the nation protections for consumers SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 26 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) announced that Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 68 (Montanez) this afternoon. The comprehensive measure approved today was the product of countless hours of negotiations betwee ... Continue reading
Crude Oil Price is a Key Variable: Over $31/barrel, Natural Gas Has the Advantage Diesel Vehicle Costs Also Harder to Predict LOS ANGELES, July 26 -- Heavy-duty natural gas powered vehicles (NGVs) that meet strict emissions standards are more cost-effective to own, operate and maintain over their lifetime than comparab ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Dedicates New World Headquarters in Auburn Hills
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 26 -- Leading global powertrain supplier BorgWarner Inc. today dedicated its new World Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. "The establishment of our World Headquarters in metro Detroit is a milestone in BorgWarner's long and distinguished history," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman ... Continue reading
Survey of Police Officers Finds Drivers Need to Better Protect Their Vehicles From Theft
Police Cite Identity Theft and Mini Chop Shops as Emerging Trends in Vehicle Theft WESTWOOD, Mass., July 26 -- With the highest auto theft months of July and August upon us, the results of a survey announced today reveal that law enforcement professionals around the country believe Americans need to do more to protect ... Continue reading
Motorola and Yahoo! Announce Plans to Bring Consumer Applications to the Mobile, Auto, and Home
Companies to Align on Linux and Java Platform for Optimized and Seamless Mobile Consumer Experience LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 26 -- Motorola, Inc. , a global leader in wireless and broadband communications, and Yahoo! Inc. , a leading global Internet company, today announced they intend to collabor ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 26 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today reported that its 2005 second quarter income from continuing operations was $28.7 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, compared to $30.6 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, in the prior year period. "We were very pleased with ... Continue reading
Smart Car Americanized by ZAP Unveiled by McFarland Ford
EXETER, N.H., July 26 -- ZAP , pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced that McFarland Ford of Exeter, New Hampshire has received a Smart Car Americanized by ZAP, one of the first dealers in the U.S. and the first in New England. The Smart Car is the famous European m ... Continue reading
TOKYO (July 26, 2005) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006. Consolidated net income after tax totaled 105.7 billion yen (US $0.98 billion, euro 0.77 billion) in the April-to-June quarter, down 14.2% compared with the same period last year. The ... Continue reading
Toyota unveils 3 series of Lexus brand for Japan
TOKYO July 26, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp. took the wraps off three Lexus-brand luxury cars for sale in the Japanese market starting in late August. This is the first time for Toyota to use the Lexus brand, which was launched in the North American market in 1989, in Japan. Some Lexus brand cars a ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Two Ringers’ Racers in Winner’s Circle; Two More with Top Five Finishes Moorpark, Calif. - (July 25, 2005) The Nationa ... Continue reading
Sprint Cars Return to SSP on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sprint Cars Return to SSP on Thursday Night NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (July 25, 2005) – This Thursday night, July 28 will be the return of the Sprint Cars along with the Xtreme Stock Cars, XSC Rookie Rumble, Legends Cars and a One-on-One Street Car Drags. ... Continue reading
Infineon Reports Results for Third Quarter of Financial Year 2005
MUNICH, Germany--July 26, 2005--Infineon Technologies AG (FWB:IFX): -- Revenues of Euro 1.61 billion in the third quarter were stable compared to the second quarter, reflecting increased revenues of the Memory Products segment, offset by reduced revenues in the Communication and the Automotive, Industrial and Multimark ... Continue reading
ESPN STAR Sports Races to Victory With Formula One(TM) Agreement
Latest Acquisition Reinforces Network as 'The Home of Motor Racing' in Asia SINGAPORE, July 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- ESPN STAR Sports, Asia's number one sports broadcaster has once again captured pole position winning a five- year deal to broadcast the FIA Formula One(TM)(F1) World Championships across all its major t ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Develops Intelligent Painting Robot
Tokyo (JCN) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced on July 25 the development of the MRP-5000/5100, a new-generation painting robot. Co-developed with Anest Iwata, the robot is equipped with complex control functions required for high-grade painting, including rotating electrostatic guns and electrostatic controllers. ... Continue reading
--Infiniti: WHO: Infiniti, the luxury marque of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) will celebrate Infiniti of Chantilly's Open House WHAT: Celebrate the opening of Infiniti's first African American-owned dealership in the City of Chantilly and celebrate the city's first Infiniti dealership and honor operator, Reginald Br ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 05-201 This week's races at Lincoln, Neb. and Belleville, Kan. could be pivotal in the battle for the 2005 USAC Western Midget Car Championship. Four-time series champion Robby Flock of Murrieta, Calif. holds a 55-point lead over Garrett Hansen of ... Continue reading
Lucky Race No. 13 Brings Top-Ten For Boca Bay Racing At Pocono
Lucky Race No. 13 Brings Top-Ten For Boca Bay Racing At Pocono Long Pond, Pennsylvania - - After securing their first top-ten finish of the season Saturday afternoon from Pocono Raceway, Johnny Leonard and his Boca Bay Racing team are looking forward to a strong second half of the season. Leonard drove the Boca Bay Bui ... Continue reading
NEW GENERATION SILVER CROWN CAR CONSTRUCTORS BUSY ON NEW MACHINE
INDIANAPOLIS – No less than four car constructors have begun construction on or laid the groundwork for the new generation Silver Crown car, set to debut in 2006. Stealth Motorsports and Devin Racing Chassis have already laid tubing for their first cars while Keith Kunz Motorsports plans to start on its cars next ... Continue reading
Dunlop Drivers Cup Is All About Fun, Driving Experience
AKRON, Ohio, July 25 -- Dunlop in Europe is all about driving and having fun, and marketers here are recreating the experience with "people who have undue influence over other tire buyers." Enter the Dunlop Drivers Cup. The European-based international drivers challenge is bringing Americans into the fold for the first ... Continue reading
WEST COAST STOCK CAR HALL OF FAME UPDATE By TIM KENNEDY
INDUCT 15 TO STOCK CAR HALL OF FAME - BY Tim Kennedy Monrovia, Calif., Jul. 22 - Fifteen inductees into the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame were honored during the fourth annual ceremonies held at the Holiday Inn San Gabriel Ballroom in Monrovia Friday from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. and attended by 135 persons. Nominees "mu ... Continue reading
Foster Wins Career First at SSP on Sunday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gregg Foster Claims First Career Super Sportsman Feature at SSP on Sunday Night Newberrytown, PA (July 24, 2005) - Gregg Foster raced to his first career feature win at the Susquehanna Speedway Park in Sunday night’s Trail Motor ... Continue reading
Ruppel Leads Sportsman Rookie Standings
For immediate release July 25, 2005 Chetek, WI Ruppel takes the lead in the Pit Bull Tires CORR Sportsman Rookie of the Year Standings Eric Ruppel and his #837 Amsoil, Phil’s Inc., BFGoodrich Tire, Swant Graber Ford F-150 entered his inaugural season in the Lucas Oil CORR Sportsman series with the hopes finishing ... Continue reading
ASIMCO Technologies Signs License and Manufacturing Agreement with Haldex
(Exclusive rights to distribute high-output twin compressor in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau) BEJING, CHINA, July 25 -- ASIMCO Technologies Limited today announced it has signed a License and Manufacturing Agreement with Haldex AB to become the exclusive supplier of a new high-output, twin-cylinder compressor desi ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies to Continue as Exclusive Supplier of Lead-Acid Batteries to Tractor Supply
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--July 25, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today it will continue to be the exclusive provider of lead-acid batteries to Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States with more than 500 ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- July 29 and August 5 Racing Programs
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2005 City of Bloomington Employees Night Sprint Cars - O'Neal Wood Products/Monroe County Pizza Dept Modifieds - Tire & Wheel Center S ... Continue reading
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