T-Minus Five Days: Volvo's First Super Bowl Goes Full Throttle Sunday
Mysterious astronaut photo generating Buzz IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- With the creative content for Volvo Cars of North America's first-ever Super Bowl shrouded in secrecy, many are speculating: Why is a brand like Volvo playing in the big game? One word: Power. Volvo's 30-second spot will introduce the Volvo XC90 V8 SU ... Continue reading
Coach Industries Group, Inc. - 'CIGI' - Issues Fourth Quarter Guidance
COOPER CITY, Fla.--Feb. 1, 2005-- Projects in Excess of $55 Million in Revenues for Q4; Compared to $413,000 for the Comparable Quarter for 2003 Coach Industries (OTCBB:CIGI), which offers an array of financial services and insurance products to commercial fleet operators, today announced the following guidance for the ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 4th Quarter and 2004 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA--Feb. 1, 2005--Genuine Parts Company plans to release Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings on February 22, 2005. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Larry Prince, Chairman, Tom Gallagher, CEO, and Jerry ... Continue reading
U.S. Debut of Mark Levinson Discrete 5.1 Surround Sound System in All-New 2006 Lexus GS Sedan
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mark Levinson, premium audio system provider for Lexus automobiles and SUVs, introduces its "next generation" entertainment system to the U.S. in the all new 2006 Lexus GS luxury sport sedan. This groundbreaking system introduces Lexus owners to a discrete 5.1 home theatre entertainment expe ... Continue reading
aaXchange(R) Announces DealerBasics - Real Time Market Pricing
DealerBasics Provides Revolutionary Data Delivery Technology at the Click of a Button DALLAS, Feb. 1 -- American Auto Exchange, Inc. (aaXchange(R)) is introducing revolutionary technology to car dealers across the country. By partnering with DealerBasics, aaXchange dealers everywhere will be able to collect and apply d ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Feb. 1 -- American Auto Exchange, Inc. (aaXchange), the leader in dealer technology management is tapping into the power of eBay Motors, the world's online used car marketplace. aaXchange is offering U.S. auto dealers SmartLaunch(TM), a breakthrough technology that can increase gross and volume by harnessing th ... Continue reading
Industry Innovators Join to Deliver Dealer Inventory Management and Sales Tool DALLAS, Feb. 1 -- American Auto Exchange, Inc. (aaXchange(R)), leader in used vehicle inventory management, and Auction Broadcasting Company (ABC), the third largest vehicle auction house in the US, have partnered to bring dealers an intelli ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unveils Super Bowl Commercials
-- Cadillac -- the official vehicle of the Super Bowl for the fourth consecutive year -- will launch its new V-Series performance vehicles and the first high-definition car commercial in its new ads during the Super Bowl XXXIX telecast. A video report from General Motors You can reach the story directly by going to htt ... Continue reading
Metropolitan Police of London is enquiring about Attempt to finance Terrorist Groups through India, Pakistan, Dubai, Kuwait, United Kingdom and United States of America . Bank of Baroda, Diamond Jubille Cooperative Bank issued bank guarantees more than Rs. 400 Crores, more than U.S. 80.00 Millions to a group who have c ... Continue reading
Top E-Auto Sector Financial Analyst Rates aaXchange Among Top Auto Tech Companies
DALLAS, Feb. 1 -- Jordan Hymowitz, well known top hedge fund manager and former auto retailing analyst has cited American Auto Exchange, Inc. (aaXchange) as an innovative and forward driving company whose technology based products and services are leading the industry to make smart cost effective sales decisions. "A te ... Continue reading
Toyota Celebrates Grand Opening of Tijuana Plant
TIJUANA, Mexico, Feb. 1 -- Baja California Governor Eugenio Elorduy joined state and local leaders and Toyota associates and executives today for the grand opening celebration of Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC) in Tijuana -- Toyota's first full- scale operation in Mexico. The plant, which currentl ... Continue reading
Ikona Gear Introduces Three New Gearing Technologies
COQUITLAM, BC, Feb. 1 -- Ikona Gear International, Inc. (OTC BB: IKGI), a leader in innovative gearing systems technology, and in keeping with their objective of further developing new technologies, has filed three provisional patent applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The new technologies solve lon ... Continue reading
TIERRA VERDE, Fla.--Feb. 1, 2005-- PowerLinx to Feature the Latest Hindsight(TM) Rear and Side Vision Accident Avoidance Systems in Booth #742. PowerLinx, Inc. (OTCBB:PWLX), the leader in power line communication products announced it will be exhibiting its Hindsight rear and side vision powerline technology and produc ... Continue reading
South Pasadena Adds Comments on Gold Line
City Suggests Gold Line Needs Fair Balanced Environmental Criteria on Entire Line SOUTH PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 1 -- The City of South Pasadena submitted additional comments today on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed extension of the Metro Gold Line Light Rail project (Phase II Foothill Ex ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Increases Quarterly Dividend to 15 Cents Per Share
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share, an increase of 2 cents per share. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) The dividend is payable on March 2, 2005 to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2005. ... Continue reading
American Honda to Recall Vehicles to Repair Ignition Interlocks
Certain 1997 to 2002 Honda and Acura Vehicles Affected TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of certain Honda and Acura models to repair ignition switch interlocks. The interlock is intended to prevent removal of the ignition key unless the shift lever is placed i ... Continue reading
January 2005: Asian Carmakers Boost U.S. Share on Nissan, Hyundai Gains
Feb. 1, 2005; Bloomberg reported that Nissan Motor Co. and Hyundai Motor Co. sold more cars and trucks in the U.S. in January, giving Asian automakers a record share of the world's largest vehicle market. Sales of Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. ... Continue reading
February 1, 2005; The AP reported the January 2005 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 22 automakers. The list compares sales in January 2005 with sales in January 2004. Light trucks include pickups, vans, minivans and sport utility vehicles. Results for Gener ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports January Sales [Feb. 1, 05] - NNA Sales Up 15.0 Percent Accounting for Best January - GARDENA, Calif. (February 1, 2005) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported January total sales of 76,584 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 15.0 percent increase versus January of last ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces January Sales
Amanti Sedan Continues Sales Momentum IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 17,154 units during January 2005, a slight increase over the same month in 2004. "Continuing the trend from our record sales year in 2004, our richer product mix continues to advance the Kia brand w ... Continue reading
Lexus Introduces RX 400h, the World's First Luxury Hybrid SUV
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Lexus announced the launch of the all-new 2006 RX 400h, the world's first gas/electric hybrid-powered luxury vehicle, which will go on sale in April 2005. Based on the RX 330, the best-selling SUV in the luxury category, the RX 400h delivers greater performance, improved fuel efficiency and ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports One Percent Decrease in U.S. Passenger Vehicles Sales for January 2005
* Chrysler Group Sales Increase One Percent Unadjusted, Nine Percent Adjusted for January 2005 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 12,101 Vehicles, Down Twenty Percent (unadjusted) for January 2005 NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 160,212 p ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports January 2005 U.S. Sales
* Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego buck industry trend as January sales eclipse December sales. * Ford Mustang continues torrid sales pace; convertible production underway. * Ford Escape sets January record; Mercury Mariner adds to Ford's strong showing in small SUV segment. * Overall Ford sales d ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports January 2005 Sales
Boxster Sales Up 80 Percent ATLANTA, Feb. 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced Boxster sales in the United States increased by 80 percent for the month, despite dealers having only had the new mode ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports January Sales; NNA Sales Up 15.0 Percent Accounting for Best January
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported January total sales of 76,584 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 15.0 percent increase versus January of last year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- January sales for Nissan-brand vehicles were up 17.1 percent when compared to last year with 67,87 ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports January 2005 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 140,954 units, an increase of 6.2 percent over the same period last year. "Considering the weather and the 'hang over' from December's spike in sales, January was pretty strong," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice presid ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for February 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for February, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the M ... Continue reading
Acura Sets Sales Record for January 2005
RL and TSX Have Record Setting Months TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Marking its 16th consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record January sales of 13,664 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 13,131 set in 2004 and up 12.7 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate, the division announced toda ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports Sales for January 2005
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- After a year in which 8 monthly all-time highs translated to a sales best-ever year, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) begins 2005 with sales of 10,160 units. Compared to the January 2004 record year, sales were off slightly by 1.6 percent. Notable for Volvo Cars during the month, the ne ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record January Light Truck Sales
Acura Sets January Record With Sales Up 12.7 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted January sales of 81,504 Honda and Acura vehicles, down 2.1 percent on a daily selling rate basis from a record-setting January 2004, the company announced today. Boosted by record January sales of the ... Continue reading
Suzuki Marks 12th Consecutive Month of Rising Sales, Achieving a 15 Percent Increase in January
BREA, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) begins the new year with strong sales, posting a 15 percent increase compared to the same month last year, selling 5,414 units in January 2005. This marks Suzuki's 12th consecutive month of rising sales, including three months of best-ever sales in 2004. Le ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports January 2005 U.S. Sales Increase 9 Percent
* Minivan Sales Increase 25 Percent and Continue Segment Dominance * Chrysler Brand up 33 Percent; Sets New January Sales Record * Chrysler 300 Sales Exceed 10,000 Units 9 Consecutive Months * Dodge Brand Sales Increase 7 Percent, Led by Dodge Durango and Dodge Dakota AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Despite tough weathe ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records 12,101 New Vehicle January 2005 Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 12,101 new vehicles for January 2005, down 20.2 percent from last January. The company plans to significantly expand its presence in the luxury light truck segment with two major introductions this year: the all new M-Class in the spring (repla ... Continue reading
Hyundai January Sales Increase Ten Percent Over January 2004
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 26,009 units for the month of January. These results represent a ten percent sales increase over January 2004. "Mother Nature threw a few challenges at the entire industry during January," said Hyundai's Vice President of National Sales, ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces January 2005 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for January 2005: Month-To-Date Year-To-Date January January % January January % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 5,258 4,426 18.8% 5,258 4,426 18.8% Mazda6 5,362 4,121 30.1% 5,362 4,121 30.1% RX8 1,021 1,789 -4 ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports January Sales; -- Subaru Legacy Sedan Sales Up 31 Percent --
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported total sales for January of 12,340 units. The Legacy model line recorded 5,654 units, with sedan sales up 31 percent from the same period last year. Subaru Outback recorded sales of 4,024 units for the month. Subaru Forester posted 4,155 units in Januar ... Continue reading
Audi Reports January 2005 Sales Results
All-new A6 Achieves Strong Growth AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. sales for the month of January were 5,077 as compared to 5,005 in January 2004. The all-new A6 achieved a 48.3% increase in January with 1,209 sales over the January 2004 results of 815. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) results were 1, ... Continue reading
BMW Group Starts the New Year With Strong Sales
January Sales Up 22.5 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 19,764 vehicles in January 2005, an increase of 22.5% percent over the January 2004 sales of 16,135. BMW Brand Sales BMW reported sales of 16,847 automobiles and Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV), u ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2005 U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported January 2005 U.S. sales of 7,269 units. "Although we're disappointed with our January sales, we realize those numbers don't include the same percentages of fleet sales we had last year at this time," said Michael Tocci, senior vice ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Launches New Power Search
Gives Consumers More Search Options and Flexibility ATLANTA, Feb. 1 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announced it has launched Power Search, a new consumer search tool. Placed prominently on AutoTrader.com's homepage ( www.autotrader.com ) the search gives visitors a more flexible an ... Continue reading
A Great S Is A Great S. By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher So what do you want to know? That Lexus’ big gun has a new face lift for 2005, or that is has knee airbags in the front compartment, or a new six-speed automatic transmission. Is that the kind of info you’d like to help you decide ... Continue reading
CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 1 -- Hampden Group, Inc. announced today that the company has launched both CityCash.com and Cashcar.com to compete in the multi-billion dollar auto title loan and payday loan industry. The company has also launched an aggressive online marketing campaign. The company is currently receiving about ... Continue reading
Champion Race Car Driver to Appear at Chicago Auto Show
Milka Duno, the first Hispanic woman to achieve a win in a major North American sports car race, is coming to Chicago. She will meet the press during a special breakfast in the Pontiac display area from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. before the Chicago Auto Show opens to the public for "Women's Day" on February 15, 2005. A pub ... Continue reading
Jody Miller to join TRW Automotive Board of Directors Effective May 1, 2005
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 1 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced the election of Jody Miller to the company's board of directors. The appointment is effective on May 1, 2005 and will increase the number of TRW Automotive directors to nine. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) Ms. Miller ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Completes Acquisition of Voyager Expanded Learning
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 1 -- ProQuest Company , a leading electronic publisher for the education and automotive markets, has completed the acquisition of privately held Voyager Expanded Learning ("Voyager" or "Voyager Learning"). ProQuest acquired Voyager for $340 million in cash and approximately $21 million of ProQues ... Continue reading
Microvision Extends Market Footprint of the Nomad System into Eastern U.S. Region
NEW ORLEANS--Feb. 1, 2005--From the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Exposition, Microvision Inc. , announced today the addition of five automobile dealers in the Eastern United States to its Reference Account Program for the Nomad Expert Technician System. The five new dealerships are: Ste ... Continue reading
HUMMER.com Ranks Highest Among Manufacturer Web Sites WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Even though the expectations of Internet automotive shoppers continue to increase, they also continue to give record-high ratings to auto manufacturer Web sites, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 Manufacturer Web Sit ... Continue reading
Public Safety Initiative Started in Montgomery County and Will Launch on Comcast Cable Systems Throughout the Entire Washington Metropolitan Area Comcast Will Donate $1 Million Worth of Airtime Throughout the Region for Public Safety Messages Featuring the Families and Friends of Accident Victims WHITE MARSH, Md., Feb. ... Continue reading
10th Round of Struggle Between GM and Fiat
ROME February 1, 2004; Aidan Lewis writing for the AP reported that with postponed deadlines and secret meetings, Fiat SpA and General Motors Corp. have kept everyone guessing about the Italian group's option to force the U.S. carmaker to buy its troubled auto division. The moment of truth appeared near as a period of ... Continue reading
Toyota releases fully redesigned Vitz (Echo in U.S.)
Toyota Motor Corporation announced today the nationwide sales launch of the completely redesigned Vitz through “Netz Toyota” dealers in Japan. The popular first-generation Vitz was launched in 1999 and triggered an expansion of the compact car market. Offering both an interior space that comfortably seats f ... Continue reading
Modine signs definitive agreement with Transpro
Good morning, Modine has signed a definitive agreement with Transpro to spin-off its aftermarket and merge it with Transpro. Here are the details in this press release issued today. If you have any questions, please call me. ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Alfa Romeo Brera
The new Alfa Romeo Brera is to make its debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, the venue chosen for the first public appearance in 2002 of the original Giorgetto-Giugiaro designed concept car, which has gone on to gain international acclaim. Due to go on sale by year's end, the new Alfa Romeo Brera incapsulates those cha ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2005--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: JOHNSON CONTROLS RENEWS GLOBAL TELEPHONY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NORTEL; ALLOWS COMPANY TO FOCUS ON CORE BUSINESS Nortel today announced that Johnson Controls, Inc. ... Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS--Jan. 31, 2005--Business Wire will be posting exhibitor news releases issued via Business Wire on its dedicated NADA 88th Annual Convention and Exposition event news archive at www.tradeshownews.com. Make sure to click on January on the left navigation bar. Media may contact the Business Wire Event Services ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive to Make Voluntary Debt Pre-Payment
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 31 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company will make a voluntary $40 million cash pre-payment on its $396 million Term Loan B credit facility, which matures in December 2010. "We remain committed to our number one priority of generating cash to pay down debt," said Mark P. Frissor ... Continue reading
Delphi Names Craig G. Naylor Board Member
TROY, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Delphi Corp. today announced the election of Craig G. Naylor, 56, to its board of directors. Naylor is group vice president, Electronic & Communication Technologies of DuPont, based in Wilmington, Del. He will serve on Delphi's Compensation Committee. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Record Revenues and Unit Sales for 2004
Total RV Unit Sales Rose 33%, Towable Unit Sales Jumped 78% In 2004 Despite Q4 Slowdown COBURG, Ore., Feb. 1 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today reported revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) For the fiscal year ended ... Continue reading
@Road Introduces the @Road Facilities Management Suite
FREMONT, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2005-- @Road(R) Combines GPS Tracking, Dynamic Routing and Electronic Cover Sheets Helping Facilities Management Companies Streamline Business Processes and Standardize Workflow Management @Road, Inc. , a leading provider of mobile resource management (MRM) services, today announced the launch ... Continue reading
Arotech Awarded London Bus Simulator Contract
NEW YORK--Feb. 1, 2005--Arotech Corporation announced today that its Simulation and Security Division, through its FAAC subsidiary, has been awarded a contract valued at over $700,000 from First, the UK's leading public transport operator, to deliver the UK's first full-mission transit bus simulator to First's bus oper ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Fourth Quarter 2004 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for February 22, 2005
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 1 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, announced today that it will release fourth quarter 2004 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Management will conduct a live audio webcast of its earnings confere ... Continue reading
Please find attached press release. Thank you. *************************************** Bryan Avigne Marketing Development Manager Transpro, Inc. 100 Gando Drive New Haven, CT 06513 TEL: 203 859.3631 FAX: 203 865.3723 EMAIL: bavigne@transpro.com *************************************** The information contained in this e ... Continue reading
Westport Reports Results for Third Quarter Ending December 31, 2004
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 1, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) today reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004 and provided an update on operations. Westport's consolidated net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2004 improved to $4.2 million ($0.06 loss per share) f ... Continue reading
MBA Holdings Signs Agreement with Pre-Paid Legal Services to Provide Legal Services for NMDA Members
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 1, 2005--MBA Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:MBAH) has finalized an agreement with Pre-Paid Legal Services(R), Inc. to market and provide pre-paid legal services and their Identity Theft Shield(TM) program to the membership of MBA's subsidiary, the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA). As a mark ... Continue reading
Mr. Brent M. Cook Named Raser Technologies, Inc. CEO
PROVO, Utah--Feb. 1, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:RSTG) (the "Company"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies today announced Mr. Brent M. Cook, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Raser Technologies, Inc. Current CEO Kraig ... Continue reading
RAC Improves Customer Service With Informatica Data Integration Platform
Leading British Motoring-Service Provider Achieves Single Customer View Across Seven Million Members with Informatica PowerCenter REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Informatica Corporation , a leading provider of data integration software, today announced that RAC plc, a leading provider of motoring and vehicle services t ... Continue reading
Company Receives 180-Day Extension Concerning Its Continued Listing on the NASDAQ Smallcap Market ALSIP, Ill., Feb. 1 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today announced that it has received a 180-day compliance extension from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel. On July 28, 2004, NASDAQ Staff notified the Com ... Continue reading
Market Metrix Announces Fourth Quarter 2004 Hospitality Index Results
Wingate Inns, Midwest Airlines and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Take Top Industry Categories SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Market Metrix, LLC, the leading provider of market research services for the hospitality industry, today announced results of the Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI) for the fourth quarter of 2004. Win ... Continue reading
PACCAR Celebrates Its Centennial, Earns Record Yearly Profit
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Feb. 1, 2005--"PACCAR Inc reported record revenues and net income for 2004," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. "This result reflects the innovative contribution and dedication of PACCAR's 20,500 employees worldwide. As PACCAR enters its 100th year, the company is building on it ... Continue reading
AAA Insurance Affiliate Files 8.7 Percent Auto Rate Reduction
IRVING, Texas--Feb. 1, 2005--AAA Texas County Mutual Insurance Company, the insurance affiliate for AAA Texas, has filed for an 8.7 percent average automobile insurance rate reduction effective today for new business and March 14 for renewing policyholders. The rate reduction should save AAA Texas policyholders insured ... Continue reading
DriveCam Selected by ATC for Nationwide Fleet of Transit Buses
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 1, 2005-- One of the Largest Private Operators of Public Transit Improves Safety and Reduces Liability with the DriveCam System DriveCam Video Systems, the leader in knowledge-based systems that improve driving behavior, today announced that ATC, one of the largest private operators of public transporta ... Continue reading
Good Sam Club, Consumer Cellular Sign National Wireless Agreement
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 1 -- The Good Sam Club, the world's largest RV owners organization, has partnered with Consumer Cellular Inc. to make Consumer Cellular the Good Sam Club's official wireless service provider. The endorsement gives Good Sam's nearly 1 million members, who spend more time on America's highways than p ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Feb. 1, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company said today it has signed a definitive agreement with Transpro, Inc. (AMEX:TPR) for a previously announced transaction to spin off Modine's Aftermarket business on a debt-free and tax-free basis to Modine's shareholders and then merge it with Transpro. A letter of ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 1, 2005--While rates will undoubtedly stay soft in the coming year, it is highly unlikely that the motor market will see a return to the bad old days of plummeting rates and a sustained period of undercutting resulting in a genuine price war. The dwindling market share of those outside the top twe ... Continue reading
SAP Expands Automotive Solution Set With Purchase of DCS Quantum Solution From DCS Automotive
Automotive Dealer Management System Will Help Dealers and OEMs Streamline Business Processes WALLDORF, Germany, Feb. 1 -- SAP AG today announced that it has purchased DCS Quantum, a leading vehicle dealer management system, from DCS Automotive, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based DCS Group PLC. DCS Quantum will be int ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors to Exhibit at World Money Show
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced it will be exhibiting at the World Money Show (http://www.moneyshow.com/ ) on Feb. 2-5 in Orlando, Fla. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom motorhome chassis, fire truck chassis and emergency-rescue vehicles said it will be exhibiting in boo ... Continue reading
SPX Filtran Awarded $50 Million of New Business
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1 -- SPX Corporation today announced that its Filtran business has been selected to supply filtration products expected to result in over $50 million of new business through 2010. Filtran will supply a combination of sump side and pressure side proprietary filter products for seven new automatic t ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Announces Sharp Increase in Earnings on Record Sales
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The Timken Company today reported record 2004 sales of $4.5 billion, a 19 percent increase from the prior year. Timken achieved 2004 net income of $135.7 million or $1.49 per diluted share, up from $36.5 million or $0.44 per diluted share in 2003. Adjusted net income, which excludes the impact o ... Continue reading
Amicus Reaction New Nissan Car Boost for UK Jobs
LONDON, February 1 -- Tony Murphy, National Officer for the Automotive Industry says, "This is great news for the North East and UK manufacturing. The GBP223 million investment into the Sunderland car plant is testament to the skills of the staff working at the most productive car plant in Europe. " "Nissan has demonst ... Continue reading
Nissan Zaroot to debut at Geneva Motorshow
Being shown for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show, the Zaroot is Nissan’s vision of how sporty SUVs could look in the future. It combines traditional SUV values – and a serious off-road ability – with futuristic, sporty styling that marks it out as something different. Retaining the traditional ... Continue reading
Nissan's Real Gran Turismo 350Z Racer
PARIS, February 1 -- - New 300PS Nissan 350Z to celebrate Gran Turismo collaboration - Only 700 units available in Europe - Two special colours - Unique design of alloy wheel - Deliveries begin in April Nissan has developed a very special 300PS version of its award-winning 350Z Coupe to celebrate its collaboration with ... Continue reading
LONDON, February 1 -- The nascent Chinese in-car infotainment market is expected to surge from an estimated US$309 million in 2003 to an impressive US$5.6 billion in 2010. This is likely to be accompanied by a transition from an audio and entertainment-oriented market to a visual and info-communication-oriented one. Ho ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe - Geneva Motor Show Pre-Release
PARIS, February 1 -- - Introducing Navara: Nissan's New Powerful Pickup - Market-leading Engine Output and Four-Wheel Drive - Car-like Levels of Refinement and Dynamics - Built in Spain - World Debut of Zaroot SUV Concept Car - Gullwing Doors Give Alternative Style to 4x4 Design - Sales Begin of the Pathfinder SUV - 35 ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces New Model for Sunderland Plant
SUNDERLAND, England, February 1 -- Nissan announced today that its new compact-crossover vehicle will be built at its car plant in Sunderland, UK from December 2006. The new car, codenamed P32L, is based on the highly acclaimed Qashqai concept car unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show a little under one year ago, the first ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book to Release AutoVIBES Generation Reports
Reports Reveal How Gen Y, Gen X, Baby Boomers and Pre-Boomers in the U.S. View Car Buying IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Online vehicle market research leaders Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book announce the availability of the 'Generations' series of reports from their monthly AutoVIBES study. Four new reports prov ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy Industries Gives Subaru Forester Major Facelift
Tokyo (JCNN) - Fuji Heavy Industries has announced the introduction of its new Subaru Forester models in Japan. The automaker has enhanced the driving performance and utilities of the new models, giving them sophisticated design and quality looks, significant improvements over their predecessors. The new engine system ... Continue reading
Hershey's Brings 'Take 5' to Daytona International Speedway
Five Lucky Individuals Have a Chance to Win a 2005 Chevy Corvette -- The Official Pace Car of Daytona! HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 31 -- "Five" is the lucky number in the "Take 5 Laps with Kevin Harvick at Daytona" promotion. Five winners have been chosen to spend five days in Daytona Beach, Fla., take five laps around Daytona ... Continue reading
McCann's Detroit Office Wins Gold for Delphi Campaign at 2005 AME Awards
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Jan. 31 -- McCann Erickson's Detroit office and Delphi Corporation earned gold last week in one of the most prestigious advertising awards competitions in the industry -- the American Marketing Effectiveness (AME) Awards in New York. McCann and Delphi received a gold medallion for Delphi's "Transform ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 31, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced that David Bovee, 55, will retire as chief financial officer on March 1, 2005, after more than 32 years of distinguished service with DURA and its predecessor companies. He will remain with DURA Automotive until April 1, 2005, to fac ... Continue reading
West Test. Dodge Quotes. Day 1. Kyle Petty, Sterling Marlin and Ryan Newman.
Monday, Jan. 31, 2005 Ray Cooper Las Vegas Motor Speedway Clear!Blue WEST TEST. DAY 1. 704-975-3232 KYLE PETTY (No. 45 Georgia Pacific/Brawny Dodge Charger) NOTE: Petty competed in Sunday's Las Vegas Marathon and finished in four hours and 16 minutes. ... Continue reading
Polk Announces New Commercial Aftermarket Parts Consumption Models
New Commercial Solution Offers Accurate Picture of Demand for Aftermarket Parts SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31 -- R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the launch of the Polk Aftermarket Parts Consumption Models, its newest commercial vehicle solutions product. This one-of-a-kind fact-based reporting system enables commercial v ... Continue reading
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING! Pay-as-You-Drive Insurance Schemes Not Commerically Viable YET!
LONDON--Jan. 31, 2005--The new Strategy Analytics report, "Telematics Development in the Vehicle Insurance Market," reveals that Pay-As-You-Drive insurance will not translate into commercially viable, mainstream offerings in the next three years, despite the growing industry and consumer interest, and continued trials ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Sites To Generate Revenue Through New Car Buying Service Leads
NEW YORK & REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2005--PRIMEDIA Inc., the country's leading targeted media company and Dealix Corporation, the market expert and leader in automotive Internet marketing services and a division of The Cobalt Group, Inc., today announced PRIMEDIA automotive Web sites will use Dealix's industry-le ... Continue reading
Autobase, Inc. Introduces Strategic Partner Certification Program
INDIANAPOLIS--Jan. 31, 2005--Autobase, Inc. is pleased to announce the rollout of the Certified Autobase Partner Program(TM) (CAP). Through the CAP initiative, Autobase will provide interface components that allow vital access to and from solutions in the Autobase product suite. Such access will enable vendors to deliv ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Reports 4th Quarter and Annual Results
Bandag, Inc. Flash Results (Numbers in Millions, Except Per Share Data) Q4 2004 Q4 2003 12 Mos. 2004 12 Mos. 2003 Net sales $232.8 $225.7 $854.2 $816.4 Net earnings $30.8 $29.1 $66.9 $60.2 Diluted earnings per share $1.56 $1.50 $3.39 $3.11 Shares outstanding - diluted 19.8 19.5 19.7 19.4 MUSCATINE, Iowa, Jan. 31 -- Ban ... Continue reading
Carfax Buys Back First Car under Its Buyback Guarantee
NEW ORLEANS--Jan. 31, 2005--Carfax, the leading provider of vehicle history information, today announced that the company will buy back its first vehicle under the Carfax Buyback Guarantee program. The vehicle - a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette--was issued a Salvage Title in June 2002 by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The ... Continue reading
KIA Announces Pricing for All-New 2005 Sportage
Compact SUV Returns With More Horsepower, More Passenger Space, Six Standard Airbags and Choice of Engines, Transmissions and Drive Trains IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced pricing for the all-new 2005 Sportage compact SUV with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--Jan. 31, 2005-- Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference 2005 Set for Feb. 22-24, 2005 in Palm Springs Region -- Brings Industry, Military and Regulatory Leaders Together, Highlights Emerging Technologies and Solutions Fuel price volatility and global fuel supply insecurity coupled with demands for reducin ... Continue reading
SUV Owners of America Available for Comment on SUV PSA Campaign Announcement
WHEN Monday, January 31 A nationwide SUV safety education campaign to be launched at the New York Central Park Zoo today may warrant expert comment. SUV Owners of America has spokespeople ready to respond. While SUVOA applauds the efforts to educate drivers about the different handling characteristics of SUVs as compar ... Continue reading
Laninovich Takes First Supercross Win In San Francisco
2005 AMA THQ Supercross Round 4: San Francisco, CA January 29, 2005 Honda Red Rider Billy Laninovich scored his first career AMA 125cc Supercross win tonight in convincing fashion, leading all but the first lap en route to the checkers aboard his Amsoil/Chapparal/Napster Honda CRF250R. Team Honda's Andrew Short repeate ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Rolex 24 preview
Rolex return Terry Borcheller and Bell Motorsports/Feeds the Need will return to Daytona International Speedway as the defending race winners in the biggest event of the Rolex Sports Car Series season – the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., will again drive the No. 54 Pontiac-powered Doran JE4 ... Continue reading
WHO: David Hermance is responsible for advanced technology vehicle communication for the North American market. He will explain why he thinks gas-electric hybrid cars and SUVs are the best short-term and long-term solution for cutting emissions and reducing America's reliance on oil imports. WHAT: Motor Press Guild Mon ... Continue reading
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