WOODBURY, N.Y. & HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Oct. 27, 2005--Research Frontiers Incorporated announced today that it has granted a non-exclusive worldwide license to SPD Control Systems Corporation (SCSC) to manufacture and sell electronic and total building control systems for SPD-Smart(TM) products. In windows, skylights, sunroo ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Host 1,750 Students at Indianapolis Zoo
-- DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Sponsors Garden City and Stout Elementary School Visit -- Indianapolis Foundry Remains Committed to Indianapolis Community AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct 27 -- On Friday, Oct. 28, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and the Indianapolis Foundry are hosting a field trip for 1,750 Indianapo ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports a 64% Increase in Net Earnings for the Third Quarter
DOVER, Del., Oct. 27 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Net earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 increased by 64% to $6,772,000 compared with $4,136,000 for the same period last year. Earnings from continuing operations per diluted share in ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results
Non-GM sales increase 18% to $207.2 million, or 24% of sales DETROIT, Oct. 27 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2005. Third Quarter 2005 highlights * Third quarter sales of $848.1 million * Overall 4% yea ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Reports Third Quarter Results
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 27 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Total revenues were $62.4 million for the quarter, a 22% increase from revenues of $51.4 million in the th ... Continue reading
Hyundai Will Broaden People-Mover Lineup With Entourage Minivan
Vehicle Expands Line Which Will Include All-New 7-Passenger SUV and 6-Passenger Cross-Over FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 27 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today that it will introduce the Hyundai Entourage minivan to the U.S. market in spring 2006. The Entourage will later be joined by two other all-new vehicles wi ... Continue reading
Guidepoint(TM) Lets Drivers Track Their Car Via Cell Phone
New functionality also lets Guidepoint owners control vehicles via WAP site PONTIAC, Mich., Oct. 27 -- Guidepoint(TM) today launched a new service that lets drivers track and control their vehicles with a cell phone, BlackBerry(R) or other Web-enabled wireless device. The Pontiac, Mich.-based telematics supplier said i ... Continue reading
Operation Lifesaver Unveils Safety Training Module for School Bus Drivers
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Decide Smart, Arrive Safe, a training module to teach drivers how to prevent collisions between their school buses and trains, will be launched this week by Operation Lifesaver, a national, non-profit safety education program. The DVD and training materials are being introduced as the National ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Vehicle Repair Tips to Mature Drivers
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 27 -- AAA projects that by 2020, there will be more than 40 million licensed senior motorists on the road. As part of its annual Car Care Month, celebrated each October, AAA offers a checklist that mature motorists can use to boost their car care confidence and automotive self-reliance. Auto rep ... Continue reading
Hino Trucks Leads ATD Survey Results
DETROIT, Oct. 27 -- In its annual survey of United States truck dealers, the American Truck Dealers Association heard a lot of positive references to Hino Trucks this year. In fact, Hino led other OEMs in gains in multiple medium duty truck categories. The ATD survey is an annual review of dealer attitudes about the OE ... Continue reading
Wheel Maker Reports Good Third Quarter 2005 Results
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Oct. 27, 2005--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2005 in-line with management's prior guidance and analysts' expectations. Third Quarter Results For the three months ended September 30, 2005, revenue decreased 5.9% ... Continue reading
Quantum Sells Interest in Tarxien Automotive Products Ltd.
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has sold the business and substantially all of the assets of Tarxien Automotive Products Ltd. to Concord Coatings, Inc. for a 20% equity interest in Concord Coatings, $0.25 millio ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 27, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported revenues of $535.9 million for the third quarter ended October 2, 2005, compared to $616.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Net loss for the quarter was $6.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $2.7 million, ... Continue reading
Hella Introduces Lighting Innovations at SEMA/AAPEX
Visit Hella at SEMA Booth #22713 and AAPEX Booth #638 LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27 -- Hella Inc., a global automotive lighting technology leader, will introduce an array of new lighting and aftermarket products at the annual SEMA/AAPEX show held Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In the spotlight is DynaView(R) Evo2, a ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Announces Agreement to Form Joint Venture With Shandong Chengshan Tire
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that an agreement has been reached for Cooper Tire to obtain 51% ownership in Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Passenger Tire Co. Ltd. and Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Truck Tire Company, Ltd. This agreement also includes a 25% ownership position for Coop ... Continue reading
Composite '55 Chevy Replica Burns up the Road with Reichhold Resins
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Oct. 27, 2005--If you're a classic car fan, then you'll love the latest creation from John Bohannon at Bohannon Concepts in Cookeville, TN. John has developed an all composite '55 Chevy S-S which is a lightweight, retro version of the original Chevy shoebox. Finding an actual '55 Chevy wit ... Continue reading
Cummins Reports Most Profitable Quarter Ever on Strong Sales and Improved Margins
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 27, 2005--Cummins Inc. powered to its most profitable quarter ever, today reporting third quarter net income of $145 million, or $2.90 per diluted share, on sales of $2.47 billion. Sales were strong across the entire business and the Company's gross margins rose to their highest levels in more than ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports Third-Quarter 2005 Earnings
* Third quarter revenue of $5.2 billion, up 5.0%, driven by increased sales of new and used vehicles, parts and service, and finance and insurance products * 90-basis point reduction in SG&A as a percent of gross profit * Excluding $0.04 per share benefit from the resolution of certain tax matters, EPS from continuing ... Continue reading
Goodyear Achieves Record Sales, Highest Quarterly Net Income
- Net income reaches $142 million, up 274 percent - Sales surpass $5 billion, record for any quarter - Total segment operating income increases 21 percent to $330 million - $10 million third quarter impact from hurricanes, tire plants return to normal production levels AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber ... Continue reading
TOKYO, Oct. 27 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal second quarter and the first half ended September 30, 2005. Second Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2005 totaled JPY 133.7 billion (USD 1,181 million ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Reports Strong Increase In Third Quarter Earnings
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 27 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today reported a 42.7 percent increase in net earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by increased sales of its fire truck chassis and new sales of military vehicles chassis. The Charlotte, Mich.-ba ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--Oct. 27, 2005--Midas, Inc. reported net income of $1.5 million--or $0.09 per diluted share--for the third quarter ended Oct. 1, 2005, after special items related to the company's exit from exhaust manufacturing and distribution. During the third quarter, Midas recorded restructuring charges of $1.5 millio ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26345) has announced the addition of Replacement Van Tires: Global Industry Guide to their offering. The Replacement Van Tires: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the rep ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich. October 27, Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that only a handful of people know what new vehicles will look like in 2009. But automotive paint supplier PPG Industries Inc. already has a good idea what colors those vehicles will be. Blue will get more popular in the next four years as more dramatic ... Continue reading
NHRA BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS AT SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y NHRA PRESS CONFERENCE NHRA Breakfast of Champions WHO: Bob Glidden, Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, and Warren Johnson WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005 TIME: 7:30 a.m. WHERE: SEMA Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas WHAT: Glidden, Jenkins and Johnson will discuss the last 35 years of NHRA Pro Sto ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics delivers all-electric CitiVans to USPS in New York
TORONTO, Oct. 26 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX - AZD & LSE - ADC) ("Azure Dynamics" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles is pleased to announce that it has sold two new zero- emission, all-electric Azure CitiVans to the New York Powe ... Continue reading
Ford Racing Performance Parts announces three performance packs for upgrading 2005-2006 Mustang GT coupes and convertibles. ‘FR1 – Power Pack', ‘FR2 – Drag Pack’, and ‘FR3 – Handling Pack’ add credible performance gains in both acceleration and handling. Ford Racing ̵ ... Continue reading
Local College Students Partner with GM to build SEMA Show Car
FOR RELEASE: 2005-10-26 CONTACTS PhotographyWhen eight students from Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, Mich., returned to school this fall, their response to the question, “How did you spend your summer vacation?” was unlike that of any other student on campus. That’s because they spent ... Continue reading
GM Announces Corvette Chief Engineer David Hill to Retire
Tom Wallace to lead performance car team DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. announced today that David Hill, currently GM vehicle chief engineer (VCE) for Corvette and vehicle line executive (VLE) for performance cars, will retire effective Jan. 1, 2006 after more than 41 years of dedicated service. Tom Wallace willreplac ... Continue reading
Mercedes Adds iPod Integration To CLK Models
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 26, 2005 at 1:20 PM CST A while back we brought you a complaint we had with Mercedes not offering iPod integration in all of their models (you can find our long-winded rant here). Our complaint was based on the fact that although Mercedes offers iPod integration in many of the ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Oct. 26, 2005--The "Chevrolet Presents the Major League Baseball Latino Legends Team" was unveiled today during a special pre-game ceremony that was broadcast nationally on FOX Sports and around the globe by MLB International prior to Game Four of the 2005 World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Among tho ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on HSBC Automotive Trust 2005-3
NEW YORK--Oct. 26, 2005--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report today on HSBC Automotive Trust 2005-3 discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch Ratings' expected ratings on the offered notes. The collateral securing the notes consists of simple interest retail installment sales contracts secured by new and used au ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Announces New HD Air Filter Media Pleating System
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com ALockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Announces New HD Air Filter Media Pleating System Embossing technology maximizes filtration media surface, maintains low air flow restr ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter 2005 Dividend
$0.075 Per Common Share Outstanding CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 26 -- ADESA, Inc. today announced that the company's Board of Directors declared a 2005 fourth quarter dividend of $0.075 per common share payable December 15, 2005, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040 ... Continue reading
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