Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce October 2004 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's October Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Chrysler Group, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., EST DETAILS: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 Domestic Teleconference: 1-210-795-9123 International Call Leader: Kevin L. McCorm ... Continue reading
Cooper Standard Automotive Opens NVH Control Systems Manufacturing Facility in Kunshan, China
NOVI, Mich., Nov. 1 -- Cooper Standard Automotive, a global supplier of automotive components, has begun operations in Kunshan, China, for the manufacture and sales of automotive noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) control systems. The company will soon break ground for an expanded manufacturing, research and developm ... Continue reading
Cummins to Present at Goldman Sachs Capital Goods Conference
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Nov. 1, 2004--Cummins Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tim Solso, will present at the Goldman Sachs Capital Goods Conference November 2, 2004 in New York City. Mr. Solso's presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:25 p.m. and conclude at 3:05 p.m. EST. The live webcast of his prepared remarks, a ... Continue reading
CONCORD, ON, Nov. 1 -- Decoma International Inc. (TSX:DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. Financial Highlights -------------------- Three Months Nine Months Ended September 30, Ended September 30, (US$, in millions except per share fi ... Continue reading
Southwall Announces 80 Percent Increase in Third-Quarter Fiscal 2004 Earnings
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 1, 2004--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX) released its financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2004 following the close of market on November 1, 2004. Selected Third Quarter 2004 Operational Highlights -- Quarterly revenues increased 34 percent from the third quarter of 2003 to th ... Continue reading
JUPITER, Fla.--Nov. 1, 2004--Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:ACPL) has announced that the Company has changed its name to Transportation Safety Technology, Inc. The Company is doing a mandatory certificate exchange as filed in the Information Statement. This will not be altered or amended, there will not be any " ... Continue reading
AIAG Educates Automotive Industry on RFID Implementation and Applications
DETROIT, Nov. 1 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) continues to take the lead on one of the hottest technologies being employed in the automotive industry-radio frequency identification (RFID). To help automotive companies learn more about real-world RFID implementation and applications, AIAG is holding a c ... Continue reading
Airgo Systems to Exhibit at Intermodal Expo
EDMOND, Okla.--Nov. 1, 2004--Airgo Systems, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of commercial tire monitoring, maintenance and inflation systems and a member of the Dominion Group of Companies, will exhibit at Intermodal Expo, Booth 520 in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, November 13 - 16, ... Continue reading
American Eagle Manufacturing Company Begins Trading under New Symbol, New CUSIP, and New Name
CARLSBAD, Calif.--Nov. 1, 2004--American Eagle Manufacturing Company, Inc., (OTCBB:AEMF), a Nevada Corporation, announced today that the Company will begin trading under the new symbol NBDR and the new CUSIP number 65486 W1 05 effective November 1, 2004, concurrent with the Company's name change to No Borders, Inc. No ... Continue reading
Chevron Phillips Chemical Announces Its Intention to Build a New Ryton(R) PPS Plant
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 1 -- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) announces its intention to build a new 22 million pound-per-year capacity polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) plant. Startup is anticipated in early 2007. The location of the new plant has not yet been chosen. "With the demand for ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Executive Receives 'Women of Color' Award
-- Event Marks the Ninth Consecutive Year a DaimlerChrysler Executive Has Won a Woman of Color Technology Award -- Karla Middlebrooks to Receive 'Women of Color' Technology Award AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 -- Women leaders across the nation were honored at the ninth annual "Women of Color" Technology Awards Conference ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Third Quarter Results
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 1 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported that third quarter 2004 net income increased 14 percent on a 55 percent increase in net sales, reflecting market share gains in both Drew's recreational vehicle products (RV) and manufactured housing products (MH) segments. Drew, a leading nation ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 1 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announced today that its CEO, Will McAndrew, will conduct an interview with Wall Street Reporter on recent corporate developments, including commencement of production in its new Pompano Beach, Florida facility, as described in ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Nov. 1, 2004-- New features and functionality broaden the product line and ensure plenty of choice for consumer First International Digital, Inc. (FID), maker of the popular irock! family of digital audio devices and the leader in FM transmitter technology, today introduced its newest series of Beamit wireless ... Continue reading
Iteris Inc. to Present at B. Riley & Co. San Francisco Conference on Nov. 4, 2004
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Nov. 1, 2004--Iteris Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA), a leading provider of traffic optimization and safety technology, today announced that Jack Johnson, chief executive officer, will present at the B. Riley & Co. San Francisco Investor Conference at 9:15 a.m. Pacific time on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004. The conference ... Continue reading
Jaguar Unions Give Evidence to Commons Committee
LONDON, November 1 -- T&G and Amicus trade unions are to give evidence tomorrow to the Commons Trade and Industry Select Committee on the announcement by Ford to shed over 1,100 Jaguar jobs and end car production at the Browns Lane plant in Coventry. T&G General Secretary, Tony Woodley and Amicus National Officer, Tony ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Third Quarter Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Nov. 1, 2004--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2004. Sales for the third quarter of 2004 were $135.9 million, a 44% increase from sales of $94.7 million in the third quarter of 2003. The recent acquisition of a majority interest in Heinrich Industrie account ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1 -- Today, Mercury debuts "Meet The Lucky Ones," an interactive website experience (meettheluckyones.com) that extends the storytelling potential of the web in unprecedented ways. As the latest expression of Mercury's New Doors Opened marketing campaign, "Meet The Lucky Ones" is further evidence ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2004 Results
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Nov. 1, 2004--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts distributor, today announced its third quarter 2004 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
Oshkosh Truck To Present at Goldman Sachs Global Capital Goods Conference 2004
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Nov. 1, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation will present its financial performance and growth strategies at the Goldman Sachs Global Capital Goods Conference 2004 on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at 9:30 EST. The conference runs Tuesday, November 2 through Wednesday, November 3 in New York City at the Plaza Ho ... Continue reading
PR: T.A.S. Auto Parts Expands Honda Accord Product Line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE T.A.S. Auto Parts Expands Honda Accord Product Line Accord Specialists Now Feature Parts for 1994-2002 Accords on Easily-Navigated Web Site TASauto.com STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Nov. 1, 2004 -- Leader Industries Inc., an authorized reseller of Honda parts and accessories, has announced a major expa ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 1, 2004--Software development dominates research and development (R&D) spending among the world's biggest companies and, for the first time, a software company -- Microsoft Corp. -- is the world's top R&D spender, according to the third annual global survey of the Top 100 R&D Spenders by IEEE Spectrum ma ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries to Optimize Their Supply Chain With Infor Advanced Planning
ATLANTA, Nov. 1 -- Infor Global Solutions Inc., a global provider of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution vertical markets, announced today that Wescast Industries Inc. has selected Infor Advanced Planning to optimize their two-stage, production management operations. Wescast is a lead ... Continue reading
CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 1 -- XTREMEX3 announced today that it had established long-term contractual relationships for its next-generation multimedia data fusion system with indoor and outdoor kart tracks in the U.S. Western Region. XTREMEX3 is a unique on-vehicle multimedia data fusion system that records, stores and play ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls: 240,000 Minivans; 11,000 Sedans
DETROIT, Nov 1, 2004; Reuters reported that Chrysler said it was recalling about 240,000 minivans because of an electrical short circuit caused by water intrusion into their radios. The problem has prompted nine reports of fires in the speaker systems of the car radios, the automaker said, adding that there had been no ... Continue reading
SEMA 2004: Dunlop Propels Brand, Tire Sales with Three New Tire Lines
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- In a bold move to strengthen its tire lineup in North America, Dunlop announced today that it is adding three new tires targeting the industry's fastest growing markets. The historic three-tire introduction will be showcased Tuesday to independent tire dealers and consumers at the Specialty Equipme ... Continue reading
Outsourcing Affects Dynamics of North American Starters and Alternators Aftermarket
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 1, 2004--Outsourced manufacturing of automotive starter and alternator units from Asian countries such as China and Taiwan is increasing price competition in the North American automotive starters and alternators aftermarket. As units manufactured offshore come with a lower price tag, domestical ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 1 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the production launch of its 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon driveline system. The all-new Dodge Ram Power Wagon is the first production vehicle to feature a fully integrated, computer-controlled chassi ... Continue reading
Prestige Products Bringing KVH TracVision A5 Satellite TV System to West Coast Car Dealers
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Nov. 1, 2004-- Leading Automotive Expeditor Offering Low-profile Satellite TV System and Installation to More than 600 New Car Dealerships For consumers who want to add the excitement of satellite TV to their new cars, it just became a whole lot easier thanks to Prestige Products Corporation, which is ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest Names Automotive Best Buys for 2005
SKOKIE, Ill., Nov. 1 -- Thirty-eight vehicles received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest magazine out of 265 total for the 2005 model year. The ratings, published in CD's November/December issue, span eight categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Trucks, Vans, Compact/Midsize SUVs and Luxury ... Continue reading
Frank Mueller Named President of Behr America
TROY, Mich., Nov. 1 -- Frank Mueller has been named president of Behr America, a leading supplier of automotive air-conditioning and engine- cooling systems. Mueller had been the company's chief financial officer and played a key role in Behr's recent acquisition of DaimlerChrysler's Dayton Thermal Products facility an ... Continue reading
The Coors Light Dodge Gets a Treat with 19th-Place Finish at Atlanta
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release The Coors Light Dodge Gets a Treat with 19th-Place Finish at Atlanta HAMPTON, Ga. (October 31, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin spent the afternoon of Halloween fighting the handling of the Coors L ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- AMECA (Automotive Manufacturer Equipment Compliance Agency) announces it has extended accreditation to ARTC to test automotive Lighting Equipment. Only technically proficient, professional laboratories which maintain a record keeping system with a calibration program and have demonstrated the abil ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 1 -- Most folks have finally figured out who to vote for tomorrow, but making the right choice isn't nearly as easy when picking a car, truck or crossover. In this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com, you'll get some help deciding how to vote with your pocketbook. Start with an exclusive preview of the n ... Continue reading
Infiniti Celebrates 15 Years of Luxury Automotive Excellence
GARDENA, Calif.--Nov. 1, 2004--In 1989, Cheers was the most popular show on television, typewriters were still mainstream and a new, unknown automotive brand was being launched -- Infiniti. Fifteen years later, "Cheers'" Norm has been replaced by "The Apprentice's" Donald as the guy whose name everybody knows, typewrit ... Continue reading
Mazda North American Operations Announces Organizational Appointments
Don Romano Assumes New V.P. of Marketing Post IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the promotion of Don Romano to Vice President of Marketing, effective December 1. In his new position, Romano will be responsible for marketing communications, internet, vehicle and personal in ... Continue reading
T.A.S. Auto Parts Expands Honda Accord Product Line
Accord Specialists Now Feature Parts for 1994-2002 Accords on Easily-Navigated Web Site TASauto.com STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Nov. 1 -- Leader Industries Inc., an authorized reseller of Honda parts and accessories, has announced a major expansion of its subsidiary T.A.S. Auto Parts (The Accord Store). T.A.S. now carries ... Continue reading
2004 SEMA:Ten Custom Hyundai Vehicles Shine Under Vegas Lights
Five Tiburon Sport Coupes and Three All-New Tucson SUVs Designed by Noted Tuners Highlight Hyundai's Presence at Specialty Equipment Industry Event LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Hyundai's presence in enthusiast circles continues to grow after four strong Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) shows. This year's crop of c ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire to Market Kenda Brand in North America
FINDLAY, Ohio, Nov. 1 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced it will be the exclusive marketer of Kenda radial passenger and radial light truck tires in the United States and Canada. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) A recent agreement between Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Ame ... Continue reading
SEMA 2004: U.S. Army to Exhibit Quantum's Aggressor AMV Fuel Cell Vehicle at Show
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today that the U.S. Army TARDEC's NAC (Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center's National Automotive Center) will exhibit a high performance, fuel cell off-road vehicle at the Specialty Equipment Market Associati ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--Nov. 1, 2004--PolyFuel, Inc., a world leader in engineered membranes for fuel cells, is running a real-time shootout between one of its revolutionary, hydrocarbon-based direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) membranes, and Du Pont's Nafion 117, at the Fuel Cell Seminar here through November 4. Utilizing absolute ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- Remember how hot and uncomfortable vehicle seats can get in summer months -- or how cold and uncomfortable they can be in winter? That discomfort could be a thing of the past thanks to a new "smart" fabric technology that absorbs and stores excess body heat to create a cooling effect and releases i ... Continue reading
ZAP Names Smart-Automobile President to Advisory Board
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Advanced automotive technology company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that Mr. Thomas Heidemann, President of Smart-Automobile LLC, has been named to its Advisory Board of Directors. Thomas Heidemann is part of a new business venture between ZAP and Smart-Automobile to market t ... Continue reading
South Florida International Auto Show Goes Back in Time
MIAMI, Nov. 1 -- The South Florida International Auto Show isn't just about the latest cars, trucks and SUVs. The show also gives visitors a "blast from the past" experience with its Memory Lane display. Memory Lane features antique cars from the 30s through the 70s, giving visitors a nostalgic look at the cars that ha ... Continue reading
Foose Design Retains JMPR, Inc. for Public Relations Projects
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Foose Design, an automotive and product design company specializing in illustration, graphics, ideation model making, surfacing and complete automobiles and automotive-related products, located in Huntington Beach, CA, has retained JMPR, Inc. for a variety of media public relation serv ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Anderson Records 14th Win of 2004 Indianapolis â“ (October 31, 2004) The American Speed Associatio ... Continue reading
Chicago, Illinois, November 1 -- BorgWarner Inc. hat mit den Grossaktionären der Beru AG - der Carlyle Group und einer Gruppe von Familienaktionären - eine verbindliche Vereinbarung über den Erwerb ihrer Aktien abgeschlossen. Über eine deutsche Tochtergesellschaft übernimmt BorgWarner etwa 63% der ausstehenden Akt ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Nov. 1 -- BorgWarner Inc. announced today that, through one of its German legal subsidiaries, it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase approximately 63% of the outstanding shares of German-based Beru AG from its major shareholders, The Carlyle Group and a group of family shareholders, for a price ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Expands Premium Fifth Wheel Product Line
Innovative Floor Plans Offer Customers Up to Five Slides RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 1 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today expanded its Pride and Triumph premium fifth wheel product offering with the release of the innovative 385FKQS and 395RL5S floor plans, featuring increased slide-out ... Continue reading
Automakers Work on China Fuel Cell Vehicles
Beijing, Nov. 1, 2004 (Xinhuanet) -- General Motors (GM) and Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) on Saturday signed a joint development and commercialization agreement on hybrid and fuel cell vehicles in oil-hungry China, reported China Daily on Monday. The two companies will co-develop a demonstra ... Continue reading
China May Hit Korean Auto Hard in 5 Years - Here We Go
Seoul October 31, 2004; Park Chung-a writing for the Korea Times reported that Korea's car industry is expected to meet fierce export competition in five years as Chinese car export industry grows rapidly. According to research fellow at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economic and Trade Lee Young-joo, China has bee ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Peugeot Completes China Car Financing Deal
Beijing, Nov. 1, 2004; (Xinhuanet) Dongfeng Peugeot, a unit of the joint venture between French PSA Peugeot Citroen and China's Dongfeng Motor Corp, on Saturday clinched a car financing deal with three Chinese commercial banks. According to the deal, Bank of China, Citic Industrial Bank and China Merchants Bank will pr ... Continue reading
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