BREA, Calif.--March 1, 2005--American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) continues to achieve strong sales, posting an 18 percent increase in February 2004 sales compared to the same month last year. ASMC sold 6,164 units for the month, making February its 13th consecutive month of rising sales, including three months of best-e ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports February 2005 U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., March 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported February 2005 U.S. sales of 12,477 units -- a 72 percent increase from January's sales volume. "February was an excellent month for Mitsubishi Motors, and we hope to see that sales momentum continue throughout 2005 as we launch exc ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--March 1, 2005-- 41,000 Mile, 31-Country, Four Continent-Trek Successfully Completed ExxonMobil and the Drive Around the World organization today celebrate the finale of a 16-month, 41,000-mile (66,000-kilometer) drive around the world to raise awareness and funds to help cure Parkinson's Disease. As a key ... Continue reading
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 1 -- From summer 2005 Mercedes-Benz is to be the world's first automobile manufacturer to equip all its diesel passenger cars with a particulate filter as standard. The diesel initiative initially applies in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland. This was announced today by Dr Eck ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Presents Sika Innovations 2005 at Auto Show Preview
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 1 -- Sika Corporation hosted key automotive customers at Sika Innovations 2005 in January. The event was held during the North American International Auto Show Industry Preview Days. Presenting at Sika Innovations 2005 was Rick Montani, Senior Vice President of the Construction Products Di ... Continue reading
Alpine Electronics' First HD Radio Receiver to Be Available in August
COLUMBIA, Md., March 1 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that Alpine Electronics has confirmed that its new DVA-9965 aftermarket auto receiver featuring an embedded HD Radio tuner will be available at authorized Alpine retailers this August. The DVD- ... Continue reading
Calls For Emergency Road Service 42 Percent Above Normal, Says AAA Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich., March 1 -- Winter weather has caused AAA call center volumes to increase 42 percent, AAA Michigan reported today. As of 10:30 a.m. today, the Auto Club assisted more than 1,862 motorists. The major problems experienced by AAA members were spinouts, minor crashes, dead batteries and ignition issues. To ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--March 1, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com today announced a new seminar for automotive companies seeking to establish a manufacturing, assembly or logistics base in Europe via Morocco. "Selecting a manufacturing base in Europe or Eastern Europe to be close to your customers can be a difficult decision. As East ... Continue reading
Editores de negocios/editores de energÃa/redactores de automovilismo MATERIAL MULTIMEDIA DISPONIBLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4833044 FAIRFAX, Virginia.--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--1º de marzo de 2005-- Finalizó el viaje por 66.000 km, 31 paÃses, en cuatro continentes ExxonMobil y ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Completes Sale of its Engine Electronics Business
MILWAUKEE, March 1 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its engine electronics business to Valeo. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Valeo, based in Paris, France, paid approximately Euro 330 million for the business, subject to adjustmen ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Delphi Corporation Posts Net sales of US$28.7 billion in 2004
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 1, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13190) has announced the addition of Delphi Corporation: Company Profile 2005 Edition to their offering Delphi Corporation is the largest manufacturer of auto parts in the world. It also supplies integrated systems and modu ... Continue reading
KleenAir Demonstrates System at PCO Technology Fair
IRVINE, Calif.--March 1, 2005--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announced today that on the weekend of Feb. 19 it participated with its strategic partner Dinex Exhaust Systems Ltd. in a three-day Technology Fair hosted by the Public Carriage Office (PCO) in London. This fair was held at the facilities used by the PCO ... Continue reading
California New Car Dealers Oppose AB 68 (Montanez)
Urge Legislators To Check Under The Hood Before Casting Their Votes SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 1 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) urges legislators to read the fine print in AB 68 and vote "NO" on the flawed bill that would impose limitations on both consumers and dealers. "We strongly encourage m ... Continue reading
Westport Awarded $567,000 by National Research Council of Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 1, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) today announced it has been granted $567,000 in funding from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to offset costs related to Westport's work in Asia and the development of Westport's natural gas and hydrogen engine technologies. NR ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
PHILADELPHIA--March 1, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on April 25, 2005, to shareholders of record on April 11, 2005. The annual dividend ... Continue reading
Comparisons Drive Car Insurance Quotes at Insurance.com
Consumers Increasingly Moving From Online Insurance Research to Online Policy Purchase CLEVELAND, March 1 -- Insurance.com, the nation's largest online auto insurance agency, announced today that consumer car insurance quote requests on its website www.insurance.com increased over 40% in 2004. This marks the fourth str ... Continue reading
Alcoa Designs and Manufactures Product Featured at 2005 Cleveland Auto Show
CLEVELAND--March 1, 2005--At this week's Auto Show, consumers will see more than good looking cars - they will also see great looking wheels designed and manufactured right here in Cleveland. Alcoa Wheel Products, a division of Alcoa Inc. headquartered in the Cleveland area, designed and produced forged aluminum wheels ... Continue reading
America's Car Mart, Inc. Names William M. Sams to Board of Directors
BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 1 -- America's Car Mart, Inc. today announced that William M. Sams has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. "Bill is a tremendous addition to the Board," said T. J. ("Skip") Falgout, III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of America's Car Mart. "He has had a long and distinguish ... Continue reading
CAT Vehicle Logistics Selects Viewlocity For Global Visibility and Supply Chain Event Management
ATLANTA--March 1, 2005--Viewlocity, Inc., a provider of supply chain management software, today announced that CAT Vehicle Logistics, the leading European provider of vehicle logistics solutions for automotive customers such as Renault, Nissan and Ford, has selected Viewlocity for its supply chain visibility and event ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Fourth Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
TROY, Mich., March 1 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation , will hold a conference call with automotive institutional investors, security analysts, news media representatives, and other interested parties on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. (EST). Collins & Aikman Chairman and CEO, David Stockman will host the call and ... Continue reading
Congestion Charge Increase? "Ken, you CANNOT BE SERIOUS" says Road Haulage Association
LONDON, March 1 -- Ever since London Mayor Ken Livingstone implemented the congestion charge in February 2003, the Road Haulage Association has lobbied for commercial vehicles to be excluded from the GBP5.00 daily fee. The Association is therefore dismayed at the latest Mayoral proposals to increase the charge to GBP8 ... Continue reading
Dauch Wins MSED Executive Leadership Award; To Be Honored at May 19 Black-Tie Gala
TROY, Mich., March 1 -- Richard E. Dauch, co-founder, chairman of the board and chief executive officer for American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), will receive the "Executive Leadership Award" from the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) at the group's annual black-tie gala dinner to be held at The Townsend Ho ... Continue reading
Decorator Industries, Inc. Reports Increased Earnings and Sales for Fiscal Year 2004
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., March 1 -- Decorator Industries, Inc. (AMEX:DII) today reported the third consecutive year of improved earnings and sales. Net income for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005, was $1,706,222, or 58 cents per diluted share, compared with $1,561,778, or 55 cents per diluted share, for fiscal 2003. ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Announces Dividend on Trust Preferred Securities
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--March 1, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share will be paid on the 7 1/2% convertible trust preferred securities issued by the DURA Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2005, to stockholders of record on ... Continue reading
GENEVA, March 1 -- From summer 2005 Mercedes-Benz is to be the world's first automobile manufacturer to equip all its diesel passenger cars with a particulate filter as standard. The diesel initiative initially applies in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland. This was announced today by Dr Eckhard Cordes, ... Continue reading
JJ & Lynne's Stone Soup GTO x Two
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Jim O'Brien @ 248-505-1000 jobrien@greatermediadetroit.com GM President Cowger Brings More Muscle JJ & Lynne's Stone Soup GTO (Detroit, Mich.-March 1st, 2005) . . . Gary Cowger, President, General Motors North America, joined WCSX's Jim Johnson (JJ) and Lynne Woodison on air this morning ... Continue reading
Largest New Snowmobile Offering In History Kicks Off Next 50 Years At Polaris
MINNEAPOLIS--March 1, 2005-- Five new engines, 15 new sleds greet dealers at sales meeting in Salt Lake City Polaris , an icon in the snowmobile industry since 1954, blasted into its second half-century by introducing the widest breadth of new products in its snowmobile line in company history. Fifteen new models featu ... Continue reading
MatrixOne to Present at the Deutsche Bank Securities 2005 Global Software Conference
WESTFORD, Mass.--March 1, 2005--MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced that Mark O'Connell, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to speak at the Deutsche Bank Securities 2005 Global Software ... Continue reading
FT. MYERS, Fla. & CINCINNATI--March 1, 2005--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NEOM), and Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB: PUPS) said today that they have signed two non-binding Letters of Intent outlining steps for NeoMedia to acquire an interest in Auto Preservation, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cincinnati-based Pi ... Continue reading
OnScreen Technologies, Inc. Launches RediAd Product Line
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.--March 1, 2005--OnScreen Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:ONSC) today announced the launch of the RediAd(TM) product line, which features a new generation of bright LED signs specifically designed for retail point of purchase advertising markets. The first product introduction will be marketed under the na ... Continue reading
ProQuest and Toyota Australia Sign Data Access Agreement
ProQuest Publishes Electronic Parts Catalogue for Country's Largest Automaker RICHFIELD, Ohio, March 1 -- ProQuest Business Solutions, a subsidiary of ProQuest Company , the largest global provider of parts and service-oriented electronic catalogs for the automotive industry, signed a data access agreement with Toyota ... Continue reading
Rentar Launches Operation Port Solutions
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 1, 2005--Rentar Environmental Solutions, Inc. conducted a demonstration project for Toyota Motors Cars by outfitting Toyota's car carrier fleet operating in the Port of Long Beach, California with its Rentar Fuel Catalyst. As a result, on its 58 vehicles, it is calculated that Toyota Motors ... Continue reading
RepairOne(R) Drives Home Gold at 2005 ADDY Awards Gala
Also Sponsors Student Cultural Diversity Scholarship DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 1 -- RepairOne(R) received three Gold ADDY awards and one Best of Show at the 2005 ADDY Awards Gala hosted by the Daytona Beach Advertising Federation on Saturday, February 26 at the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts & Sciences. RepairOne(R) als ... Continue reading
Biometric Technology Can Be Used to Access and Operate Motor Vehicles FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 1 -- SENSE Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SEHO) (SENSE), a leading provider of biometrically secured authentication and identification systems, announced the company has signed mutual non-disclosure agreements and a lett ... Continue reading
Servigistics Brings Together Service Parts Leaders From Around the World at EXCHANGE 2005
ATLANTA--March 1, 2005-- Leading Service Parts Management Solutions Provider Hosts Fourth Annual User Group Conference Servigistics, Inc., the leading provider of service parts management solutions, today announced that its Servigistics EXCHANGE 2005 conference will be held March 13-15, 2005 at the historic Broadmoor H ... Continue reading
Subaru Invokes Interactive Web Strategy to Launch All-New Subaru B9 Tribeca
- Company Announces Winner of SevenSeats.com Contest; Announces 'Be First' Sweepstakes - CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. continues to generate early buyer interest and enthusiasm for the launch of its all-new progressive SUV, the Subaru B9 Tribeca, through interactive Web initiatives. The company ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, March 1 -- Thor Industries, Inc. , the largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles and the largest builder of mid-size buses, announced today record results for the second quarter and six months ended January 31, 2005. Net income for the quarter was a record $20,638,000, up 18% from $17,520,000 la ... Continue reading
Thrifty Puts a Spring in Your Step With Sweepstakes to Award 92 Daily Prizes of Free Week's Rental
TULSA, Okla., March 1 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is putting a spring in travelers' steps this spring with the launch of a new sweepstakes on http://www.thrifty.com/ . From March 1, 2005 through May 31, 2005, Thrifty will award 92 daily prizes of a free week of car ren ... Continue reading
Valence Batteries Launched in 3 New Segway Products
AUSTIN, Texas--March 1, 2005--Valence Technology, Inc. , a leader in the development and commercialization of Saphion(R) technology, the only safe large format Lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology, today announced that its lithium-ion batteries were introduced on Segway LLC's new 2005 products. Valence's Saphion ... Continue reading
Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. Acquires Chengde Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 -- Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. ("Worldwide") (BULLETIN BOARD: WMFG) today announced the acquisition of Chengde Science & Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese corporation ("Chengde"), in exchange for $120,000 plus 360,000 shares of restricted common stock of Worldwide to be allocated over three y ... Continue reading
XPEL Designated as 3M-Certified Training Facility
SAN ANTONIO--March 1, 2005-- - One of Four in the United States - - Additional Certified Facilities are X-Pel(TM) Product Dealers - XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today that its Training Facilities have been certified by 3M for providing the highest level of Paint Protection Film installation instructio ... Continue reading
Auto Financial Group Announces Signing of Security Service Federal Credit Union
HOUSTON--March 1, 2005-- Nation's Largest Indirect Lending Credit Union to Offer Driving Sense(TM) to Dealers Members Auto Financial Group (AFG), an online provider of residual-based financing products for credit unions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU). ... Continue reading
U.S. Marshals Service to Auction '95 Ferrari F512M, '03 BMW M-3 Convertible, '03 Jaguar X-Type Sedan, '01 Lexus RX300 and More On the Bid4Assets Web site SILVER SPRING, Md., March 1 -- Bid4Assets, Inc., a leading online auction site for forfeited, surplus and tax-defaulted property from federal, state and local governm ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--March 1, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) poses with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and five child safety seat winners during its most recent Quest for Safety seminar held in support of National Child Passenger Safety Week. Beginning February 15 through February 22, Nissan par ... Continue reading
RAMPBOSS: An Attitude Adjustment For Vehicle Presentation Technology
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich.--March 1, 2005--RAMPBOSS Pty. Ltd., an Australian-based firm awards an exclusive intellectual property license agreement to Michigan-based Kayleigh Corporation to arrange for manufacture, marketing and sales of its patented display ramp technology throughout America. Kayleigh Corporation will a ... Continue reading
The Progressive Corporation Releases Its 2004 Annual Report
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--March 1, 2005--The Progressive Corporation today released its 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders on its Web site at: http://www.progressive.com/annualreport. Printed versions of the report will be mailed to shareholders over the next few weeks. The Company is scheduled to hold a one-hour confere ... Continue reading
XRAYMEDIA Sets Automobile Industry as Its Newest Live Negotiating Technology Application
NEW YORK & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 1, 2005--XRAYMEDIA, Inc., (OTCBB:XRYM), the media industry's leader in real-time negotiating technology, continues to build on its expanded live negotiating system, driving into the automotive sector with the Company's newest live negotiating application. The Company has co ... Continue reading
Volvo Now Offering SIRIUS Satellite Radio
NEW YORK, March 1 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that SIRIUS is now available as an exclusive dealer-installed accessory in the following 2005 model year Volvo vehicles. -- Volvo S80 -- Volvo S60 -- Volvo V70 -- Volvo XC70 (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYTH125 ) These Volvo vehicles com ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Transcript Dodge Teleconference
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue California Recap, Mexico, Las Vegas advance 704-975-3232 JAMIE McMURRAY (No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Charger) NOTE: McMurray, a 28-year-old driver from Joplin, Mo., finished fourth Sunday in the Auto Club 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race at Califo ... Continue reading
BMW Group's 2005 Year-to-Date Sales Jump 16 Percent
BMW, MINI Brand Post Impressive Sales Increases in February WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 21,496 vehicles in February 2005, an increase of 10 percent over the 19,561 vehicles sold in the same month of 2004. Year-to-date, BMW Group sales increased 16 perc ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces February Sales Up 10 Percent
Month Highlighted by Strong Spectra Sales and Rich Product Mix IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 20,454 vehicles during February 2005, a 10.1 percent increase over the same month in 2004. Year-to-date sales for KMA totaled 37,608 vehicles, representing a 5.6 percent in ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports February 2005 U.S. Sales Increase 8 Percent
* Chrysler Brand Sales Set February Sales Record, Increase 36 Percent * Chrysler 300 Tops 10,000 units for 10th Consecutive Month * Minivan Sales Rise 10 Percent Year-Over-Year and Continue Segment Leadership * February Sales Represent 11 Consecutive Months of Year-Over-Year Sales Gains * Dodge Magnum Sales Increase 4 ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports February 2005 U.S. Sales
Best February in PCNA History for Porsche in United States ATLANTA, March 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 retail sales in the United States increased by 8 percent for the month. The company so ... Continue reading
Acura Sets Sales Record for February
TSX Sports Sedan Has Record-Setting Month TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- Acura posted record February sales of 16,151 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 15,155 set in 2004 and up 6.6 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate. Acura year-to-date sales of 29,815 rose 9.8 percent versus 2004. Strong sa ... Continue reading
Hyundai 2005 Sales Up 19% for Record February
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced February sales of 33,940 vehicles, a new record for the month. The results represent a 19% increase over February 2004. The Sonata, winner of the J.D. Power award for Initial Quality in the entry level mid-size segment, led the sales increase wit ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports 2005 Best-Ever February Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever February sales of 163,059 vehicles, an increase of 11.1 percent over February 2004. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 304,013, an increase of 9.0 percent compared to the same period last year. "As gas prices continue th ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Strong February Sales Results - Up 15.8 Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported February sales of 5,256, representing an increase of 15.8 percent when compared to February 2004 sales of 4,538. Strong sales of the Audi A6 and A4 models contributed to February 2005 being a strong month. For the month of February, Audi Certified Pre-Owned ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Best February Sales in Nearly Twenty Years
-- Total Sales Up Seven Percent; Legacy and Forester Post Double Digit Growth -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported total sales for February of 14,524 units. This total represents a seven percent increase over the previous year, and is the best February sales since 1986. In addition, b ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports February 2005 Sales Results
American Honda Posts Best-Ever February Light Truck Sales; Acura Sets New February Sales Record TORRANCE, Calif., March 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted sales of 98,130 Honda and Acura vehicles in February, including record February sales of light truck models and best-ever February results for the Acura Div ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports February 2005 U.S. Sales
* Ford car sales post increase on higher sales of new products; overall sales decline on lower truck sales. * Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, and Mercury Montego outpace industry as combined sales increase 35 percent compared with January. * Ford Mustang sales climb 32 percent; first convertibles arrive in Ford deal ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces February 2005 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Mazda North American Operations today released the following sales figures for February 2005: Mazda North American Operations - February 2005 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date Feb. Feb. % Feb. Feb. % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change Mazda3 7,015 5090 37.8% 12,273 9516 29.0% Mazda6 6,095 4,899 24.4% ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records 13,513 New Vehicle Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., March 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 13,513 new vehicles for February 2005, up from January 2005 sales, but down 16.5 percent from last year's record-breaking February. Beginning in April, the company plans to expand its presence in the luxury light truck segment with the introdu ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports February Sales; NNA Sales Up 10.1 Percent Accounting for Best February
GARDENA, Calif.--March 1, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported February total sales of 82,412 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 10.1 percent increase versus February of last year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- February sales for Nissan-brand vehicles were up 11.2 percent when compared to last year with 7 ... Continue reading
* Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 185,643 Vehicles, an Eight Percent Increase (Unadjusted & Adjusted), for February 2005 * Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 13,513 Vehicles, Down 17 Percent (Unadjusted) for February 2005 NEW YORK, March 1 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Establishes New February Sales Record in the United States
IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Led by the continuing strength of Volvo's New S40 and the XC90, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC announces record sales for February in the United States. The 10,431 units sold for the month represent a 2.2 percent increase over the same period last year. Since introduction, the new S40 and t ... Continue reading
2005 Geneva Motor Show: Maybach Super-Luxury Brand Launches 57 S Model
New Maybach 57 S Sedan Delivers Exotic Sports Car Performance GENEVA, March 1 -- Maybach is holding the world debut of a new high-performance Maybach 57 S at the Geneva Motor Show. The new 57 S model builds on the successful Maybach platform, making the world's finest super-luxury sedan feel even more like a sports car ... Continue reading
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 1 -- From summer 2005 Mercedes-Benz is to be the world's first automobile manufacturer to equip all its diesel passenger cars with a particulate filter as standard. The diesel initiative initially applies in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland. This was announced today by Dr Eck ... Continue reading
2005: The Year of 'Automotive Electronic Stability Controls'
According To IEEE Spectrum Business Technology Magazine Selects Top Ten Tech Vehicles For 2005 NEW YORK, March 1 -- An eight-wheeled wonder car, a vehicle with an electric motor for each of its four wheels, and a $700,000 electric super car are all on IEEE Spectrum's annual list of top 10 tech cars. Among more conventi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Creates New Distribution Company in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 1 -- Today DaimlerChrysler Taiwan (DCT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Motor Corporation (CMC) to create a new company in Taiwan to manage sales and distribution of Chrysler and Jeep(R) brand vehicles for the local market. The new company, named "Chrysler Group Taiwan Sales Ltd.," ... Continue reading
RoadMate 300 Offers Out-of-the-Box Vehicle Navigation
LONDON, March 1 -- - Magellan RoadMate now a family of portable vehicle navigation solutions that put drivers in control, whatever the budget Joining the award-winning Magellan(R) RoadMate(TM) 700 in the best-selling family of portable vehicle navigation systems, the new Magellan RoadMate 300 offers a color touch scree ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Delivers Hybrid Electric Vehicle to Deere & Company
John Deere Vehicle is the First to Utilize UQM's 10 to 1 Constant Power Speed Ratio and Full Wave Commutation Technologies in the Same Vehicle FREDERICK, Colo., March 1 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has delivered to Deere & Company a John ... Continue reading
John Deere Collectors Center Announces Week-Long Event for Enthusiasts, Collectors and Fans
Reunion on the River, June 27 - July 2, 2005, Expected to Attract Thousands to Moline for Tours, Seminars, Auctions and Movie Premier MOLINE, Ill., March 1 -- The John Deere Collectors Center plans to host thousands of John Deere enthusiasts, collectors, and fans in Moline this summer during an event created to celebra ... Continue reading
National RV Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2004 Financial Results
PERRIS, Calif., March 1 -- National RV Holdings, Inc. today announced that financial results from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2004 was a net loss of $1.0 million, or a loss of $0.09 per diluted share, as compared to net income from continuing operations of $1.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, f ... Continue reading
Autobytel Integrates Kelley Blue Book's Used Vehicle Values Into Consumer Sites
Car Shoppers Can Directly Compare Listed Prices Versus Trusted Industry Standard IRVINE, Calif., March 1 -- Autobytel Inc. , a leading online automotive car buying and research destination, has kicked off a strategic relationship with Kelley Blue Book, the trusted resource for automotive pricing and information, to fea ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for March 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif.--March 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 March, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the Mon ... Continue reading
2005 Geneva Motor Show: DaimlerChrysler Unveils New Fuel Cell Vehicle
- The new F-Cell is extending the family of fuel cell vehicles from DaimlerChrysler - More than ten years of the automotive fuel cell: DaimlerChrysler, the pioneer, is pressing ahead with development - The concept of the Compact Sports Tourer with sandwich floor is predestined for emission-free fuel cell drive GENEVA, ... Continue reading
Hyundai Adds Passanger Cars Built In Turkey
GENEVA, March 1, 2005; Michael Shields writing for Reuters reported that South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor (005380.KS: Quote, Profile, Research) will expand its plant in Turkey at the end of this year to help meet booming demand for its passenger cars in Europe, a senior company official told Reuters on Tuesday. "We ... Continue reading
Urban living requires a certain kind of car that is both practical and easy to park, yet offers a unique, dynamic drive as well as a trendy design. Toyota's brand new AYGO offers all this in a stylish and eco-friendly package. Only 3405 mm long, 1615 mm wide and 1465 mm high, the AYGO is the smallest Toyota ever for Eu ... Continue reading
Remy International adquiere Unit Parts Company
ANDERSON, Indiana, March 1 -- Remy International, Inc., ha anunciado hoy que ha firmado un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir los activos de Unit Parts Company (UPC), con sede en Oklahoma City. Se espera que la transacción se cierre en marzo de 2005. Unit Parts es uno de los principales distribuidores para el mercado po ... Continue reading
2004 Annual Results: Rhodia Meets Its Commitments; Group's Recovery Continues
PARIS--March 1, 2005--Following a meeting of its Board of Directors on February 28, Rhodia today released its audited financial results for 2004. Highlights for the year included: -- Improving operating performance, led by growth in volumes and price increases -- 22.3% improvement in EBITDA before restructuring costs, ... Continue reading
Affinity Group, Inc. To File 2004 Annual Report on March 4th
VENTURA, Calif.--March 1, 2005--Affinity Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it intends to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 on March 4, 2005. The report will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company has scheduled its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 ... Continue reading
Aqua Xtremes Inc. Announces the Successful Consumer Product Launch of the Revolutionary XBoard
RENO, Nev.--March 1, 2005--Aqua Xtremes Inc., a subsidiary of Nova Communications Ltd. (OTCBB:NVAC), announced today that it has successfully completed, at the Miami International Boat show, the consumer product launch of its revolutionary XBoard(TM). The XBoard(TM), is a high performance personal watercraft (PWC) for ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc - Re-Scheduled Fourth Quarter 2004 Conference Call
AURORA, Canada, March 1 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) has re-scheduled its fourth quarter conference call for Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. EST (Toronto time). The number to use for this call is +1-800-470-5906. Overseas callers should use +1-416-620-2414. Please call in at least ... Continue reading
DUSSELDORF, Germany and ESPOO, Finland, March 1 -- With the new Wireless Plug-in Car Handsfree HF-6W Nokia is bringing the field of in-car communication solutions on a new level by introducing Speech Tracking Technology with the aim of attaining sound quality excellence*. The exceptional audio clarity is achieved by us ... Continue reading
Remy International to Acquire Unit Parts Company
ANDERSON, Indiana, February 28 -- Remy International, Inc., today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Unit Parts Company (UPC), based in Oklahoma City. The transaction is expected to close in March, 2005. Unit Parts is a major supplier to the automotive aftermarket for new and r ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1 -- Executives of Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, will present at the Raymond James 26th Annual Institutional Investor Conference at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla. The presentation will be available for download after 1 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Breaks Ground on New European Headquarters
- Official Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for a 50-Million Euro Investment in Europe - - European Hyundai Motor Headquarters Will Relocate in Just 16 Months - RUSSELSHEIM, Germany, March 1 -- Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH held an official groundbreaking ceremony at its new premises in Offenbach, Germany. In the presence of t ... Continue reading
Rural/Metro's Southwest Ambulance Wins New 911 Contract in New Mexico
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 1 -- Rural/Metro Corporation announced today that its Southwest Ambulance subsidiary has won a new contract to become the exclusive provider of emergency medical transportation services in San Miguel County and the City of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The contract was awarded following a competitive ... Continue reading
Company Receives First Orders for Its Vehicle Tracking Systems and Completes Name Change
FRISCO, Texas--March 1, 2005--Homeland Security Network, Inc. (formerly AutoCorp Equities, Inc. - (OTCBB: ACOR) announced today that it had received a firm purchase order from Mobile Remedies International "(MRI"), of Woodbridge, New Jersey, to buy the first 400 production units of its proprietary vehicle tracking and ... Continue reading
Newgen and Ford Launch 'Genuine Retention Plus' for Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships
Personalized Customer Communications Enables Automotive Dealers to Increase Brand Loyalty SAN DIEGO, March 1 -- Newgen Results Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TeleTech Holdings, Inc. , and a leading provider of innovative marketing solutions to the automotive industry, today announced the launch of Genuine Re ... Continue reading
GENEF, March 1 -- - Italienischer Designer und Handyhersteller in Zusammenarbeit an futuristischem Traumauto Motorola, Inc. und Pininfarina, das Designunternehmen hinter solchen Kultautos wie Maserati und Ferrari, haben heute zusammen mit Maserati die Weltpremiere eines technologischen, mit futuristischen Kfz- und Mobi ... Continue reading
2005 Geneva Motor Show: ExxonMobil Launches Emission System Protection Engine Oil
GENEVA MOTOR SHOW, GENEVA, Switzerland, March 1 -- ExxonMobil today announces the launch of its new Emission System Protection (ESP) motor oil Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 as it goes on sale in Europe. The new engine oil has been expertly engineered to help prolong the life of emission reduction systems whilst maintaining ... Continue reading
Castrol Scholarship Program for Young Car Lovers
2005 Program Expands to Award Participants Chance to Flex their Skills and Earn Apprenticeship With Radio and TV Personality Funkmaster Flex WAYNE, N.J., March 1 -- Americans have a lasting love affair with the automobile -- from 1950s hot rodding and James Dean to the "French Connection" chase scene, "Bullitt" and Ste ... Continue reading
Geneva International Motor Show: Motorola, Pininfarina and Maserati Unveil Technological Concept Car
Italian Designer and Mobile Phone Manufacturer Collaborate on Futuristic Dream Car GENEVA, March 1 -- Motorola, Inc. and Pininfarina, the design company behind such iconic cars as Maserati and Ferrari, today announced together with Maserati the world premiere of a technological concept car equipped with futuristic auto ... Continue reading
CPSC Posts Recall to Its Web Site
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Q ... Continue reading
SmarTire Signs Agreement with Motor Coach Industries International
Leading manufacturer of intercity coaches to purchase SmarTire monitoring systems RICHMOND, BC, Feb. 28 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that it has signed a letter agreement with Motor Coach Industries International (MCI) to purchase SmarTire's monitoring systems. MCI is the leading designer, man ... Continue reading
Power Information Network Reports: New-Vehicle Leasing Makes A Comeback
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2005--After a nearly two-year lull, new-vehicle leasing is regaining popularity as 18.2 percent of all new-vehicle deliveries in January were leases -- up from just 13.3 percent in January 2004, according to transaction data from the Power Information Network. January marked the third ... Continue reading
GenTek Declares Special Dividend; Completes Financing
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--Feb. 28, 2005--The board of directors of GenTek Inc. has declared a one-time special dividend of $31.00 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 16, 2005 to holders of record on March 10, 2005. As required by the NASD rules governing special dividends of this magnitude, the ex-dividend date ... Continue reading
Windham Finishes Third In Atlanta
2005 AMA THQ Supercross Round 8: Atlanta, GA February 26, 2005 Kevin Windham and his Amsoil/Chaparral/Napster Honda CRF450R landed back on the box in Atlanta with a strong third-place performance in front of nearly 63,000 pumped-up Georgia Dome fans. K-Dub held down the #2 spot in the early stages of the main after pas ... Continue reading
Avis Offers New Deal for Free Weekends
Rent From Avis for a Week and Receive a Free Weekend Rental for Future Use PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 28 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. knows how important leisure travel is to Americans. In a recent Travel Industry Association (TIA) overview of domestic travel*, it was reported that leisure travel accounted for the major ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28 -- Tomorrow, Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) will entertain top PGA players who are in Miami for the Ford Doral Golf Tournament. After successfully driving the racecars themselves past and present Ford NASCAR Champions will then give them each the ride of their life as they ... Continue reading
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2004 results
AURORA, ON, Feb. 28 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER ... Continue reading
Southwall to Present at the New York Display Investment Conference
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2005--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX). a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, today announced today that it would present at the New York Display Investment Conference. Maury Austin, ... Continue reading
AMA 'MembersTour2005' to Visit Daytona Bike Week
-- Motorcycling organization will highlight 'Ride Straight,' other programs -- PICKERINGTON, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that "MembersTour2005" will visit Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida, from Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12. The MembersTour2005 trac ... Continue reading
Dorman Delivers 100% NEW Brake Caliper Assemblies to the Automotive Aftermarket
COLMAR, Pa., Feb. 28 -- Capitalizing on another first in NEW-to-the-Aftermarket automotive products, Dorman started shipping 100% NEW brake caliper assemblies to their customers this week. 100% NEW Dorman brake caliper assemblies offer an alternative to the "remanufactured" calipers, currently the only option available ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- The Lexus RX 400h, the world's first luxury hybrid vehicle goes on sale April 15, with a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $48,535. Beyond its advanced gas/electric hybrid powertrain and new Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability control system, the base ... Continue reading
Sports Resorts International, Inc. Announces Resignation of Craig B. Parr from Board of Directors
OWOSSO, Mich., Feb. 28 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that Craig B. Parr has resigned as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to pursue other interests. Eric Hipple, who has served as a Director of the Company since 2000, will ass ... Continue reading
Kawasaki Named National Sponsor of March of Dimes Ride
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2005--Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. announced today that the company has been named national sponsor of the March of Dimes(R) RIDE program, which is entering its 14th year of raising funds to combat threats to infant health, particularly premature birth. The RIDE events, held throughout the cou ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Inside Line Rates Ford Mustang Top Sport Coupe of 2005
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that the 2005 Ford Mustang GT won its Sports Coupe Comparison Test. The test is described in full on Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed on-screen car magazine, at http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do ... Continue reading
Remy International to Acquire Unit Parts Company
ANDERSON, Ind., Feb. 28 -- Remy International, Inc., today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Unit Parts Company (UPC), based in Oklahoma City. The transaction is expected to close in March, 2005. Unit Parts is a major supplier to the automotive aftermarket for new and remanufa ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Hop-on.com, Inc. today announced that it will exhibit its patent pending universal retractable turbo car charger at the 2005 CTIA Wireless Show that runs from March 14 to 16, 2005 in New Orleans. This unique product comes standard with a Nokia car charger pin but also includes a multitude of ... Continue reading
AutoNation Celebrates Sale of 5 Millionth Vehicle
America's Most Admired Automotive Company Makes Retail History FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 28 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, is celebrating the sale of its five millionth vehicle, an unprecedented achievement in automotive retail sales history. In the eight years since the company's first ... Continue reading
Hot Wheels: Now You See Them, Now You Don't!
No Surprise, Auto Thieves Continue to Favor Popular Models PALOS HILLS, Ill., Feb. 28 -- The nation's motor vehicle thieves continue to find the most popular automobiles as their primary targets for feeding the underground need for replacement parts and for export to foreign countries. Hot Wheels, the National Insuranc ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Launches Its Next Generation Active Control Retractor Seatbelt System
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 28 -- TRW Occupant Safety Systems Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today unveiled its next generation TRW Active Control Retractor system. The new product offers improved packaging flexibility and additional functionality compared to TRW's first generation active seatbe ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Feb. 28, 2005-- Named Top Selling Motor Home Manufacturer for Fourth Consecutive Year Winnebago Industries, Inc. has earned the number one Class C model, Class A gasoline-powered model and the Class A diesel-powered model honors for calendar 2004 according to Statistical Surveys, Inc., a retail repor ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--Feb. 28, 2005--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT MotorSports(TM), announced that it has signed agreements with the country's top 15 sprint car drivers to participate in the 2005 World of Outlaws Sprint Series(R). As in 2004 when an estimated four million fans packed ... Continue reading
Philanthropic Adventurers Complete Drive Around the World to Combat Parkinson's Disease
'LONGTITUDE Expedition' Covers 30 Countries and 41,000 miles in 16 Months to Raise Funds and Awareness SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Take four Land Rovers, eight explorers, 30 countries and 41,000 miles, add a heavy dose of commitment, sprinkle with adventure and accompany with generous sponsors and supporters. The rec ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2005-- Envisium Power PLCC-4 SMT LEDs Offer Industry's Highest Light Output Agilent Technologies Inc. and Lumileds Lighting today introduced the first three products in the new Envisium mid-power family of light-emitting diodes. The Envisium Power PLCC-4 (plastic leaded ch ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Mass.--Feb. 28, 2005-- 3D Mechanical Design and Analysis Capabilities Help Ohio Company Speed Products to Market, Recouping Thousands in Potentially Lost Revenue Per Day CORSA Performance Exhausts, whose patented noise cancellation technology makes cars and boats sound as good as they perform, has standardized ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 28, 2005--Cummins Inc. has honored nine employees with the first J. Irwin Miller Award of Excellence, named for the visionary former CEO of the Columbus-based company. The recipients of the award best represent the values and ideals of Miller, who was a strong business leader and a model of integri ... Continue reading
Dana Announces Addition of Vice President of Global Logistics
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 28 -- Dana Corporation today announced that George D. Wilkinson has joined the company as vice president of Global Logistics. Mr. Wilkinson will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Dana's global logistics strategy. Within this context, he will maintain authority and responsibili ... Continue reading
Decoma Shareholders Approve Privatization
CONCORD, Ontario, February 28 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) ("Magna") and Decoma International Inc. (TSX: DEC.SV.A; NASDAQ: DECA) ("Decoma") today jointly announced that Decoma's shareholders have approved the previously announced plan of arrangement under Ontario law, by which Magna wi ... Continue reading
Decoma shareholders approve privatization
CONCORD, ON, Feb. 28 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE:MGA) ("Magna") and Decoma International Inc. (TSX:DEC.SV.A; NASDAQ:DECA) ("Decoma") today jointly announced that Decoma's shareholders have approved the previously announced plan of arrangement under Ontario law, by which Magna will acquire al ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 28 -- Is this the new shape of the Neon? The Dodge Caliber show car taking its bow later this week will soon reappear in production trim and start rolling into showrooms across the U.S., but readers of TheCarConnection.com (http://www.thecarconnection.com/ ) can get a sneak peek as part of the site's excl ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Announces Amendment to Its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 28, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that it has completed an amendment to its senior secured revolving credit facility. The amendment ensures DURA covenant relief over the next six quarters and will provide the company with significantly improved liquidity. DURA Automo ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 28 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announced today that it has completed an interview with CEOcast on recent corporate developments. CEOcast is the premier source of original and syndicated streaming broadcast interviews of Chief Executive Officers at public an ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 28, 2005--Abex(R), a global leader in the development and production of commercial grade replacement friction products, has introduced a broad line of premium replacement disc brake pads and new brake shoes for fleet, school bus, emergency vehicle, utility, and other Class 2c-6 applications. Abe ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Corporation Discrimination Trial Begins Tuesday
Case to Examine Practice of 'Auto Finance Markup' Involving All Major Ford Brands Case Marks First to go to Trial to Examine Markup Practice BOSTON, Feb. 28 -- A national class action lawsuit challenging the auto lending practices of Ford Motor Credit Company (FMCC) and its brand name Primus Automotive Financial Servic ... Continue reading
INCAT Products Inc. Will Supply iCHECK(TM) to Major Aerospace, Automotive and Defense Manufacturers
iCHECK will automate data standards compliance throughout the product lifecycle DETROIT, Feb. 28 -- INCAT Products Inc. (IPI), a subsidiary of INCAT(R) International plc, announced today that during this fiscal quarter, a major automotive OEM, a major aerospace manufacturer and multiple aerospace and defense contractor ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Feb. 28, 2005--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced that on Monday, March 7 at 8:05 a.m. (EST), President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Thompson will present at the Raymond James 26th Annual Institutional Investors Conference. The conference will be presented to the investment community at the ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc.- Re-scheduled fourth quarter 2004 conference call
AURORA, ON, Feb. 28 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) has re-scheduled its fourth quarter conference call for Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. EST (Toronto time). The number to use for this call is 1-800-470-5906. Overseas callers should use 1-416-620-2414. Please call in at least 10 min ... Continue reading
Mirenco Improves Financial Performance
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--Feb. 28, 2005--Mirenco, Inc., (OTCBB:MREO) reports a loss of 9 cents per share for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004 compared to a loss of 12 cents for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. The fourth quarter of 2004 resulted in a loss of 1 cent per share versus 3 cents for the same period t ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 28, 2005--News From USWA: Goodyear's plan to sell its Freeport, Illinois tire plant to Titan Tire will require Titan to negotiate a new union contract with the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) prior to the closing of the sale. "Goodyear and Titan Tire understand that our current contract with Good ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 28, 2005--Parrot, the worldwide leader in development of Bluetooth car products, today announced that it ranked number 196 on the 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Rankings are based on percentage re ... Continue reading
puraDYN Filter Technologies, Inc. Appoints New CFO
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 28, 2005--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (AMEX:PFT) announced today the appointment of Cindy Gimler to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Gimler had previously held the position of Accounting Manager of Puradyn from October 2003 through October 2004. Lisa De La Pointe has r ... Continue reading
Quantum Adjourns Special Stockholders' Meeting Until March 3, 2005 to Vote on Merger With Starcraft
Starcraft Shareholders Approve Merger IRVINE, Calif. and GOSHEN, Ind., Feb. 28 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. today announced that it adjourned its special meeting of stockholders that took place today in order for Quantum to obtain sufficient votes to reach a quorum. The special meeting had been c ... Continue reading
Robert H. Hotz Joins Board of Directors
PHILADELPHIA--Feb. 28, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced that Robert H. Hotz has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Hotz has also been appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board. Mr. Hotz is a Senior Managing Director, Head of Investmen ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Feb. 28 -- Shell Oil Products US (Shell), the marketer of the no. 1 selling gasoline brand in America, is proud to recognize Shell V-Power(R) as America's best-selling premium-grade gasoline. Since its launch in June 2004, Shell has experienced a sustained percentage increase in Shell V-Power premium grade sal ... Continue reading
SSA Global Wins IBM PartnerWorld Beacon Award for Best Solution with a New Strategic Alliance
LAS VEGAS--Feb. 28, 2005--SSA Global(TM), a leading provider of extended enterprise solutions and services has been named winner in the "Best Solution with a New Strategic Alliance category" of the annual IBM Beacon Awards competition. The company will accept the award at the IBM PartnerWorld Conference in Las Vegas, F ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28 -- Goldman Scarlato & Karon, P.C., a law firm with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cleveland, OH, announces that a lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded securities of ... Continue reading
CENTREVILLE, New Brunswick--Feb. 28, 2005-- Pneutech Inc. becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas Equipment Inc. Thomas Equipment Inc. ("Thomas") (OTCBB:TEQI), www.thomas-equipment.com, today announced that it completed its acquisition of Pneutech Inc. ("Pneutech") and Pneutech's wholly owned subsidiaries, www.pneute ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2004 Earnings Teleconference Date
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 28 -- TriMas Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Wednesday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. TriMas Corporation President and CEO Grant H. Beard and Chief Financial Of ... Continue reading
AURORA, Colo., Feb. 28 -- United Recyclers Group, LLC (URG) announced today the unveiling of their Premium Salvage(TM) program for the insurance industry to dispose of their total loss vehicles. With close to 300 auto recyclers across the country, United Recyclers Group, LLC can offer a 48 hour guarantee for picking up ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2005--VaST Systems Technology Corporation today announced the release of CoMET 5.7, which adds substantial new functionality to VaST's fifth generation of electronic system level (ESL) tools. CoMET(R) is VaST's electronic system level environment for the concurrent design and development of ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Feb. 28, 2005--VaST Systems Technology Corporation today announced the addition of Peripheral Device Builder (PDB) to its line of powerful virtual system prototyping tools. PDB enables VaST users to quickly develop peripheral devices such as interrupt controllers, DMA VaST engines, timers, clocks, me ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 28, 2005--Vocollect, the global leader in voice-directed work, today announced that The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, has implemented the Vocollect Voice-Directed Distribution offering in two of its five national distribution cente ... Continue reading
Xilinx Spartan-3 FPGAs Selected for Innovative Microsoft Telematics Solution
Microsoft Automotive Teams With Xilinx and Others to Develop New Telematics Solution for Fiat SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Xilinx, Inc., , the world's leading programmable logic supplier, today announced the use of their Spartan(TM)-3 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices in the successful development and delive ... Continue reading
MBA CEO Discusses Company Plans and Future in Interview
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 28, 2005--A new interview with Gaylen Brotherson, the CEO of MBA Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: MBAH), conducted by Stockhouse.com, a subsidiary of the Stock Group, an established financial information provider, is now available to investors and MBAH shareholders. The interview provides an overview of th ... Continue reading
WARN Industries Deploys QlikView Business Analysis Software
RALEIGH, N.C.--Feb. 28, 2005-- Leading Automotive Product Manufacturer Uses QlikView to "Tune Up" Sales, Financial and Operations Analysis and Reporting Capabilities QlikTech Inc., a leading provider of powerful and rapidly deployable business intelligence, analysis and reporting applications, today announced that WARN ... Continue reading
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor Begins 6th Year of Publication
DETROIT--Feb. 28, 2005--The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investor ("H2FC"), an independent weekly newsletter covering fuel cell and hydrogen related companies, stocks and technologies, completed its fifth year of publication with its January 30th issue. "The past year has been difficult for some fuel cell stocks, especially th ... Continue reading
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