Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - 10/10/03
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 10 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 331,549 units, down 5.0 percent from the 348,856 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tot ... Continue reading
Bridgewater to Open Warren, Michigan JIT Manufacturing Plant for Automotive Seat Systems
Supplier will build products on 'just-in-time' basis for several Ford and Lincoln light truck models DETROIT, Oct. 10 -- Officials at Bridgewater Interiors LLC announced today that the company will open a manufacturing plant in Warren, Michigan to build and supply automotive seat systems to Ford Motor Company in Michig ... Continue reading
Wage negotiation talks at Land Rover break down
London, October 10 -- Following three days of extensive discussions the trade unions at Land Rover, including the largest manufacturing trade union Amicus, have rejected the Company's final offer. The recommendation of the Trade Unions on the Joint Negotiating Committee to reject the Company's offer was unanimously bac ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Japanese GP-First Qualifying
Japanese Grand Prix - FIRST QUALIFYING 10th October 2003 Weather: Overcast , dry. Temp: 24°C Air, 26-27°C Track Suzuka (JAP). Ralf Schumacher came second in today¹s First Qualifying session of the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix while team-mate Juan Pablo Montoya was only eighth, after he lost some valuable time in this mo ... Continue reading
SWAY Studio Creates Magic in Visually Striking, Roman Coppola-Directed Spot for Honda Element
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 10, 2003--Computer animation and visual effects house SWAY Studio, in association with A52, just completed work on a visually compelling, all-CGI commercial for the new Honda Element via ad agency Rubin Postaer and Associates. Live-action footage was directed by Roman Coppola of The Directors Bureau, ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Bowtie Bullet Points: Chevrolet Notes for the IRL Chevy 500 Texas Motor Speedway Round 16 of 16, Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Sunday, Oct. 12, 2:45 p.m. CDT TV: ESPN (live), 3:30 p.m. EDT * Texas ... Continue reading
Is Local Radio Dying? Parts Company Ships More Than 1.2 Million Satellite Radios
Satellite Radio Business Grows at a Rapid Pace TROY, Mich., Oct. 10 -- On December 19, 2001, Delphi Corp. announced that it was the first original equipment supplier to install satellite radios for a limited number of original equipment applications. Today, Delphi announced that it has produced and shipped more than 1. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Awarded Ford Futura Interior Systems Business
TROY, Mich., Oct. 10 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that Ford Motor Company has selected them as a full service supplier for a significant portion of the interior systems on the all-new Ford Futura. "We are extremely pleased with being selected by Ford for this program," said David A. Stockman, Chairma ... Continue reading
Guts: The Seven Laws of Business That Made Chrysler the World's Hottest Car Company
In May 7, 1998 Chrysler Corporation and Germany's Daimler-Benz (owner of Mercedes) shocked the business world by announcing their intention to merge. What led to this largest industrial merger of all time? How did Chrysler—which not too long ago needed government-backed loans in order to survive—transform i ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices Continue Downward Trend
HOUSTON--Oct. 10, 2003--For the sixth consecutive week, gasoline prices declined throughout Texas, according to the Weekend Gas Watch by AAA Texas. The Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.42 - two cents less than last week's average, and only three cents more than last year's average of $1.3 ... Continue reading
Honda Pulls Ahead in Stacked Fuel Cell Race
TOKYO - October 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Honda Motor Co. said Friday it has developed a fuel-cell car that can run at sub-zero temperatures, a move that may help it pull ahead of its global rivals in the competition to develop environmentally friendly technologies. Japan's second-biggest automaker in terms of ... Continue reading
Honda's Newly Developed Fuel Cell Will Greatly Reduce Costs
reduces cost of building fuel cell cars Friday October 10, 1:07 am ET TOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Honda Motor has brought the mass production of zero-emission hydrogen vehicles a step closer to reality by developing a cheaper-to-make, high-performance fuel cell stack needed to power the cars. Japan's No.2 auto maker said ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation suministra las transmisiones Spicer a Volvo y Renault en Europa
Toledo, Ohio, October 10 -- Dana Corporation ha anunciado hoy que ha sido elegida por Volvo Powertrain para suministrar sus transmisiones Spicer para los productos Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, Volvo Bus Corporation, y Volvo Construction Equipment destinados al mercado europeo. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prn ... Continue reading
Valeo to unveil its innovation award nominations and latest products and services at Equip'Auto
Paris, France, October 10 -- Valeo has revealed advance details of its participation in Equip'Auto 2003, hall 6, stand 70. The company continues to develop a strong position in the worldwide Aftermarket and will demonstrate its latest Aftermarket products and services which are expected to further Valeo's excellent rep ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Results, Lowe's Motor Spdwy
2003 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES EVENT #21 Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord NC, 10-9-03 Official Results, EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 150 FIN STR NO DRIVER/RESIDENCE TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS 1 18 48 Kirk Shelmerdine/Welcome NC Freddie B's Ford 66 Running 2 27 17 AJ Henriksen/Mooresville NC CLR-Fastenal-ECC Ford 66 Running 3 ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Maintain Downward Trend
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 10, 2003--For the sixth consecutive week, gasoline prices declined throughout the Southwest, bringing the average price below $1.90 per gallon in the Los Angeles and San Diego regions for the first time in two months, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Current ... Continue reading
Honda Breakthrough Fuel Cell Stack Operates At Below Zero F Temperatures
Honda-Developed FC Stack Delivers Improved Performance, Range, Energy Efficiency and Recycleability TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 10 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the development of the Honda FC Stack, a remarkably compact next-generation fuel cell stack that delivers higher performance with increased range and fue ... Continue reading
Thursday October 9, 5:58 pm ET By Tom Brown NEWARK, Del., Oct 9 (Reuters) - Some tough talk, including a vow to "kick Toyota's ass," highlighted the increasingly combative nature of the U.S. auto industry on Thursday. The bravado came as local politicians and top officials from the struggling Chrysler unit of DaimlerCh ... Continue reading
NADA Economist Boosts U.S. Sales Forecast
Thursday October 9, 5:40 pm ET By David Goodman, Associated Press Writer Car Economist Boosts U.S. Sales Forecast to 16.6 Million Vehicles for 2003 DETROIT October 8, 2003; The AP reported that an improving U.S. economy, robust summer sales and the easing of international tensions all point to better-than-expected 2003 ... Continue reading
New Chrysler Durango rolls off line
NEWARK, Delaware October 9, 2003; Randall Chase writing for the AP reported that as Chrysler rolled its updated Dodge Durango off the assembly line Thursday, the first of a line of new models the division of DaimlerChrysler AG hopes will return it to profitability. Dieter Zetsche, president and chief executive of Daiml ... Continue reading
Advantage Capital Partners and Rand Capital SBIC, L.P. Acquire New Monarch Machine Tool
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 8 -- Advantage Capital Partners (New York, NY) and Rand Capital (Buffalo, NY) partnered with the management team of New Monarch Machine Tool in a $3.5 million acquisition of the Cortland, New York based Company. New Monarch Machine Tool (Cortland, NY), was founded in 1909 and later developed the fir ... Continue reading
AmeriQuest Transportation Leasing Launched To Deliver Exceptional Life Cycle Savings To Truck Fleets
CHERRY HILL, N.J.--Oct. 8, 2003-- AmeriQuest, Lease Dimensions and Spyglass Capital Jointly Develop New Retail Platform for Net Lease Services Three experienced transportation service companies have combined their talents and resources to offer a series of innovative solutions to the transportation industry. The newly ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In meetings with the White House, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Departments of Labor and Treasury, two dozen members of the Automotive Coalition on Steel Tariffs yesterday detailed extensive damage done by steel tariffs to manufacturers of automotive parts and components, and urged repe ... Continue reading
Delphi Appoints New Director of Global Infrastructure Services
TROY, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Delphi Corp. has appointed John Guevara as the new Director of Global Infrastructure Services for Delphi. Guevara, previously chief information officer (CIO) of Delphi Mexico, will lead all activities related to Delphi infrastructure including Delphi's global network, mainframe and desktop system ... Continue reading
Delta Sonic Chooses Pinnacle Software, Wincor Nixdorf Hardware for Next-Generation Store Systems
AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 8, 2003-- Car Wash and Convenience Retailer to Install Palm V7 Software Running on BEETLE /iPOS Systems Wincor Nixdorf Inc., the global leader in open system solutions for the retail and banking industries, today announced that Delta Sonic, a car wash and convenience retailer based in the Northeast, ... Continue reading
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FARO Technologies Reports 59% Increase In Fiscal Third Quarter 2003 Revenues
LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 8 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported sales of approximately $19.2 million for the fiscal third quarter ended September 27, 2003, a 58.7% increase from $12.1 million in the third quarter of 2002, and $2.2 million, or 12.9% above the high end of the Company's $16-$17 million forecast for the ... Continue reading
- 2002 minority sourcing equaled $3 billion - almost 11 percent of total spend - Chrysler Group's innovative 'Matchmaker' and MEI programs help minority suppliers grow and succeed AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 8 -- For the fourth consecutive year, Chrysler Group has been honored as the "Corporation of the Year" by the Mich ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz South Africa Operations Earns Top Supplier Award
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it has recently been selected as a Volkswagen South Africa's "Supplier of the Year" for 2002. The award was presented at a VWSA supplier's function in George, Cape recently. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO ) The Co ... Continue reading
Improving Mobility for Senior and Disabled Drivers for Wednesday
-- There are now more than 80 million Americans over the age of 50. As people age, more and more of them will develop problems such as arthritis or a sore back. American automobile manufacturers are designing cars and trucks that accommodate those who need a little extra help. A report from General Motors . You can rea ... Continue reading
Motor Oil is Your Vehicle's Third Cooling System, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 8, 2003--During AAA Car Care Month in October, AAA reminds motorists their vehicles actually have three cooling systems. According to John Nielsen, director of AAA's nationwide Approved Auto Repair network, there's the air-conditioning system and the familiar engine cooling system composed of water ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Oct. 8, 2003--This winter, powersports fans, manufacturers and dealers are coming together to celebrate a common passion: motorcycles. The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Show(R) presented by Toyota Trucks, will be at the San Mateo County Expo Center, November 7-9, 2003. Tickets for the ... Continue reading
Westcorp to Webcast Analyst Conference Call on Third Quarter Earnings Results
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 8, 2003--Westcorp will release its third quarter earnings results on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 after the NYSE stock exchange closes. Tom Wolfe, President and Lee Whatcott, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a webcast conference call for analysts and investors at 9 a.m. (PS ... Continue reading
WFS Financial to Webcast Analyst Conference Call on Third Quarter Earnings Results
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 8, 2003--WFS Financial Inc will release its third quarter earnings results on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 after the Nasdaq stock exchange closes. Tom Wolfe, Chief Executive Officer and Lee Whatcott, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a webcast conference call for anal ... Continue reading
White House Guest to Address Automotive Tech Leaders Tonight in Birmingham
Birmingham Mayor to Present Key to the City Who: Special White House Level Guest* When: Wednesday, October 8 @ 7:45 p.m. Where: The Townsend Hotel Ballroom - Birmingham What: A special guest from the White House will address top level automotive CIOs and CTOs in an effort to inspire the industry to put laughter at the ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group Realiza Teleconferência Sobre Lucros do Terceiro Trimestre
Redatores de Negócios/Repórteres do Setor Automotivo BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - (BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--9 de outubro de 2003-- A UnitedAuto Group Inc. , varejista especializada do setor automotivo da FORTUNE 500, realizará uma teleconferência sobre os resultados financeiros do seu terceiro trimestr ... Continue reading
Editores de Negocios/Redactores de Temas Automotrices BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)-9 de octubre de 2003 - UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , una empresa FORTUNE 500 dedicada a la venta de automóviles al por menor, realizará una conferencia telefónica para dar a conocer sus resultados financiero ... Continue reading
Embarcadero Systems Corp. despliega sistema VinTelligent en terminal CSX de Florida
Redactores de negocios/altas tecnologÃas ALAMEDA, California. (BUSINESS WIRE). 9 de octubre, 2003. Embarcadero Systems Corporation (ESC) y CSX Technology (CSXT), filial de CSX Corporation (CSX), han informado del despliegue del sistema VinTelligent(TM) en el primero de 20 centros de distribución de vehÃculos e ... Continue reading
Gentex börjar skicka automatiskt ljusdämpande speglar för Volvos helt nya S40
Zeeland, Michigan, October 10 -- Gentex Corporation, den ledande leverantören av automatiskt ljusdämpande backspeglar till den världsomfattande bilindustrin, har börjat frakta invändiga, automatiskt ljusdämpande speglar för Volvos nya S40 sedan. Gentex Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) Speglarna mörknar automati ... Continue reading
TU Graz verleiht BMW-Vorstand Burkhard Göschel Honorarprofessur für Verbrennungskraftmaschinen
München, Germany, Oktober 9 -- Die Technische Universität Graz verleiht dem Entwicklungsvorstand der BMW Group, Burkhard Göschel, die Honorarprofessur für das Fach Verbrennungskraftmaschinen. Göschel erhält diese als Würdigung für sein Engagement für den Einsatz von Wasserstoff als alternativem Kraftstoff für ... Continue reading
MONTREAL--Oct. 9, 2003--Today the President and Chief Operating Officer of Bombardier Transportation, Pierre Lortie, welcomed Daniel Percheron, President of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Region, Louis Gallois, President of the French National Railways (SNCF), as well as representatives of the French Regions, to Bombardier's C ... Continue reading
Iteris Lane Departure Warning Technology Hits the Road in International Heavy Trucks
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Oct. 9, 2003-- Leading Heavy Truck Manufacturer Offers Iteris' Breakthrough Lane Guidance Technology As Aftermarket Option to Encourage Safe Driving in U.S. Truck Market Iteris, Inc., the operating subsidiary of Iteris Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA)(OTCBB:ITRSB), today announced that International(R) Tru ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Broadcast Earnings Conference Call via Live Webcast
NEW YORK--Oct. 9, 2003--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. FROM: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. SUBJECT: Second Quarter 2004 Conference Call and Live Webcast WHO: Management of Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 2003 at 11:00 am Eastern Time URL: http://www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast will be available at ... Continue reading
NYSE Confirms Orbital's Compliance With Continued Listing Criterion
PERTH, Australia, Oct. 9 -- In January 2003, Orbital announced that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) had accepted the Company's submission of a business plan to demonstrate likely compliance with the NYSE's continued listing standards relating to market capitalization and stockholders' equity subject to the company's ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Petit Le Mans preview
Petit finale Orbit Racing is ready for the Petit Le Mans, final race in the 2003 American Le Mans Series. Leo Hindery of New York and Peter Baron of Deerfield Beach, Fla., scored a fourth-place GT finish in the 1000-mile endurance race at Road Atlanta last year. They're hoping for another strong finish on Oct. 18, with ... Continue reading
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UnitedAuto Group to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 9, 2003--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, will host its third quarter 2003 financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, November 4, 2003 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time PHONE: United States, please call (888) 428-4478 International, please ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Südafrika als bester Zulieferer ausgezeichnet
Northville, Michigan, USA, 9. Oktober -- - Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. meldete, dass die Firma von Volkswagen Südafrika zum "Zulieferer des Jahres 2002" gewählt wurde. Der Preis wurde kürzlich auf einer VWSA Veranstaltung für Zulieferer in George (Kap/Südafrika) verliehen. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
NADA Chief Economist Raises Auto Sales Forecast, As Industry Outlook Improves
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 9 -- The chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Paul Taylor, Ph.D., has raised his annual automobile sales projection to 16.6 million new vehicles, from 16.3 million early this year, on the strength of an improved industry outlook. "A strong summer selling season, impro ... Continue reading
ASC and SO-CAL to Collaborate on 'West Coast' SSR Model
POMONA, Calif., Oct. 9 -- ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle development partner for automotive manufacturers, and SO-CAL Speed Shop, a world-renowned builder and restorer of hot rods and other specialty vehicles for the likes of ZZ Top, today announced that their first collaboration will be a "West Coa ... Continue reading
* International collection features more than 150 works by major contemporary artists * Demonstrates DaimlerChrysler's vision to further dialogue between countries, cultures, communities and employees through the arts AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 9 -- Modern art will take center stage when the Detroit Institute of Art's ( ... Continue reading
DENSO Expands Car Air Conditioner Testing Facility in Germany And Introduces Materials Evaluation
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> DENSO Expands Car Air Conditioner Testing Facility in Germany And Introduces Materials Evaluation Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 09, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO Corporation recently expanded the testing facility for car air conditioners at DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH (DNDE) ... Continue reading
Embarcadero Systems Corp. Deploys VinTelligent System at CSX Florida Terminal
ALAMEDA, Calif.--Oct. 9, 2003--Embarcadero Systems Corporation (ESC) and CSX Technology (CSXT), a subsidiary of CSX Corporation (CSX), announced today the deployment of the VinTelligent(TM) system at the first of 20 "inbound" vehicle distribution centers within the CSX network. Embarcadero's VinTelligent(TM) system is ... Continue reading
Gentex begins shipping auto-dimming mirrors for the all-new Volvo S40
Zeeland, Michigan, October 9 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic- dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for the all-new 2004 Volvo S40 sedan. Gentex Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) Mirrors automatically darken to reduc ... Continue reading
Gentex Begins Shipping Auto-Dimming Mirrors for the All-New Volvo S40
ZEELAND, Mich., Oct. 9 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for the all-new 2004 Volvo S40 sedan. Gentex Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) Mirrors automatically darken to reduce glare ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Oct. 9, 2003-- Successful Implementation of Portfolio Space Planning Enables Norauto to Optimize Shelf Space and Enhance Category Management JDA(R) Software Group Inc. announced that Norauto, a leading European aftermarket retail and service company, has increased profitability by improving inventory ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Offers Full-Service Auto Leasing Using Edmunds.com True Market Value Data
CINCINNATI--Oct. 9, 2003--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), an innovator in online, direct-to-consumer auto leasing, has added full-service auto leasing to its popular www.LeaseCompare.com website. Now consumers can visit the site, build a new vehicle, obtain a realistic purchase price and see instant lease pay ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Announces Earnings Release and Conference Call Information for Third Quarter 2003
MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 9 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its third quarter 2003 earnings will be released on Tuesday, October 28th at 5 a.m., Pacific Time. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the results for the third quarter 2003 will be held on the same day at: 7 a.m. PT, 8 a.m. MT, 9 a. ... Continue reading
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> OMRON Introduces SIGNARC, a Quality Control Service Based on Proprietary Technology in the Analysis of Sound and Vibration Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 09, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - OMRON Corporation has officially launched SIGNARC, a quality control service with technology to dete ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Third Quarter Results And Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 9 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2003 third quarter financial results on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the call over the Internet go to: www. ... Continue reading
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Oct. 9, 2003--Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SGHT) today announced the general release of Version 3.3 of DealerAdvance(TM), the wireless enterprise technology for the automotive retail market. The release features enhanced functionality and a new interface that is more intuitive to users. Str ... Continue reading
Toyota and EMC Accelerate Alliance
NAGOYA, Japan and HOPKINTON, Mass.--Oct. 9, 2003-- EMC Corporation Remains Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) Official Information Infrastructure Provider Toyota Motorsport GmbH's (TMG) and EMC Corporation strengthened their alliance today with a three-year extension of their business and technology agreement. In a business ... Continue reading
Transpro Named as Monaco Coach Engine Cooling Package Supplier
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Oct. 9, 2003--Transpro, Inc., announced today that it has been named as the primary engine cooling package supplier to Monaco Coach Corporation . Under the agreement, Transpro will supply Monaco Coach with the engine cooling components for its large motor home recreational vehicle chassis (Class A Die ... Continue reading
ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France--Oct. 9, 2003--Wavecom SA today announced the launch of its Automotive Development Lab, the most comprehensive wireless technology solution for automotive applications currently available. Designed to enable customers to develop and implement advanced and high-performance wireless automotive ... Continue reading
AAA Minnesota/Iowa Announces New Iowa Board Member
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 9 -- AAA Minnesota/Iowa announced today it has added another member to its board of directors. Debra Johnson is president of Vodaci Technologies, a professional communication services firm headquartered in Des Moines. Her appointment expands AAA's board of director membership to nine members, fi ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend 4 Percent to $0.06 Per Share
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 9, 2003--The Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable November 12, 2003 to shareholders of record October 29, 2003. The dividend of $0.06 per share represents an increase of 4 percent from the previous quarte ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Host Fiscal 2004 Second-Quarter Conference Call on October 16
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Oct. 9, 2003--Arctic Cat Inc. will host a live Webcast of its fiscal 2004 second-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, October 16, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET), following the release of its earnings before the stock market opens that day. Christopher Twomey, president and chief exe ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Third Quarter Results and Conference Call
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 9 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its third quarter financial results before the market opens on October 30, 2003. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group to Host Live 'Investor Day' Video Webcast
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 9 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced plans to host a live video webcast from its new BMW dealership in Richmond, Virginia at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 15, 2003. The agenda for this innovative "investor ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 3rd Qtr and YTD 2003 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 9 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced the results of the third quarter and first nine months of 2003. 3rd Quarter Year 2003 2002 2003 2002 (in thousands except 13 weeks e ... Continue reading
Barber Dodge Champion's Toyota Atlantic Test
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Biogen Schedules Third Quarter 2003 Financial Results for October 28, 2003
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Oct. 9, 2003--Biogen, Inc. today announced it will report third quarter 2003 financial results on October 28, 2003, before the financial markets open. Following the release of the financials, the Company will host a live webcast where Biogen management will discuss the quarter, at 8:30 am (ET). The we ... Continue reading
MONTREAL--Oct. 9, 2003--Today the President and Chief Operating Officer of Bombardier Transportation, Pierre Lortie, welcomed Daniel Percheron, President of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Region, Louis Gallois, President of the French National Railways (SNCF), as well as representatives of the French Regions, to Bombardier's C ... Continue reading
Patent Covers Self Monitoring Vehicle Alert and Tracking Device System And Associated Methods HOUSTON, Oct. 9 -- Concentrax, Inc. , a provider of vehicle monitoring products, services and technologies, announced today that it has received a patent covering "Self monitoring vehicle alert and tracking device system and a ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.--Oct. 9, 2003--The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce will honor Ford Motor Company with its annual business recognition award at a luncheon on November 19, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn. Edsel Ford II will receive the award on behalf of Ford and will speak on the subject of corporate responsibility. Lea ... Continue reading
FleetPride Announces Letter of Intent to Purchase Houston Location Of Robertson Fleet Service
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 9 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, announced today that it has agreed in principle with Robertson Fleet Service to purchase certain of its assets located in Houston, TX. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010427 ... Continue reading
FrameMaker: Understanding Its Uses and Applications
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--Oct. 9, 2003--The Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC/SM) offers its October program, "FrameMaker: Understanding Its Uses and Applications" on Thursday, October 23, 2003, at AAA Headquarter, One Auto Club Drive, Dearborn, Michigan, 48126. This program will feat ... Continue reading
Hyundai Spreads Excitement for FIFA Women's World Cup With Online 'Kick Grass' Film Festival Contest
Official Partner in the FIFA Women's World Cup, Hyundai Offers Soccer Enthusiasts Chance to Score Big in Online Contest FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 9 -- Soccer fans gearing up for the October 12 FIFA Women's World Cup championship will have the chance to create some soccer action of their own with the "Hyundai Kick G ... Continue reading
IMERYS to Raise North American Performance Mineral Prices
ATLANTA--Oct. 9, 2003--Imerys announces price increases on North American Performance Mineral grade pigments effective January 15, 2004. The price increases affect calcium carbonate and kaolin products with an average increase of 5%. "Over the past several years Imerys Performance Minerals has been successful at improv ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Launches Q4 Trade Advertising Campaign
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- MOTOR TREND, the world's number one automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, this week launched a fourth quarter print advertising campaign targeted primarily at the advertising community. The campaign will feature a series of three to five different ads running in tr ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Warren Johnson looks to Accelerate the Learning Curve in Texas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson looks to Accelerate the Learning Curve in Texas As familiarity with their current GM Performance Parts Grand Am increases, so do the team's expectations SUGAR HILL, GA., October 7, 2003 - This weekend's O'Reilly Fall N ... Continue reading
Progressive.com Honored Eighth Consecutive Time by Gomez
Becomes First and Only Financial Services Web Site to Win Top Honors Eight Consecutive Times MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- Marking yet another industry first, the Progressive group of insurance companies announced today that its Web site, progressive.com, has received top honors on the Gomez Scorecard(TM) for the e ... Continue reading
Rouge Industries Pursuing Strategic Alternatives
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 9 -- Rouge Industries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RGID) reported today that it continues to pursue strategic alternatives, including the restructuring of its principal credit facility to improve liquidity. While this credit facility is scheduled to expire in March 2004, the Company had hoped to complet ... Continue reading
SAIC Launches New Generation Navigation Service
Voice Enabled Navigation System Provides Drivers Turn-by-Turn Directions with Real-Time Traffic Conditions DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced the launch of a voice-enabled, personal navigation system to provide drivers with turn-by-turn directions with the effe ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 9 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today reported sales and operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 28, 2003. Net sales for the three months ended September 28, 2003 were $44.4 million compared to net sales of $47.9 million for the three months ended September 29, 2002. Net income ... Continue reading
TBC Corporation Announces Revised Date for Third Quarter 2003 Conference Call
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 9 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, has revised the date for the Company's third quarter earnings conference call. The Webcast of the conference call is now scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time / 9:00 a.m. Ce ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Uses Innovative Process in Fluid Lines for New Vehicle
WARREN, Mich., Oct. 9 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of fluid storage, transfer and delivery systems, has received a contract to supply brake and fuel-tank lines for a "classic" new small car, being built in Britain by a Germany-based automaker. The components will be manufactured at TI Automotive's fac ... Continue reading
Timken To Supply Journal Bearings For Delhi Metro Rail
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- The Timken Company is now supplying journal tapered roller bearings to Rotem Company, who has been selected by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to launch an underground public transportation system in Delhi, India. Rotem, an affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, supplies advanced railway vehicles th ... Continue reading
Transbotics Corporation Announces Quarterly Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Oct. 9, 2003--Transbotics Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board Symbol "TNSB.OB") announced results for its fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2003. Net revenues decreased to $916,218, compared to $1,167,541 for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2002. The decrease is primarily due to the decreased project AGV ... Continue reading
Transpro, Inc. Moves Listing to the American Stock Exchange
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Oct. 9, 2003--Transpro, Inc. announced today that its common stock has been approved for listing on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). The Company's common stock will commence trading on the AMEX on Monday, October 13, 2003 and will continue to trade under "TPR", its current ticker symbol. Trading of ... Continue reading
UGN, Inc. Names Shinohara Director Sales and Marketing
CHICAGO, Oct. 9 -- UGN, Inc., a supplier of acoustic, interior trim and thermal management products to the automotive industry, has named Kenta Shinohara director of sales and marketing. In his new position, Shinohara will align long-term strategic sales and marketing initiatives with industry trends, competitor's acti ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Pick Up and Move Shop
Relocation and Expansion of Valley Giant Will Have Impact on New Locale PHOENIX, Oct. 9 -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a nationwide leader in automotive technical education training, broke ground today on the new 25-acre Phoenix campus located at 107th Avenue and Pierce Street in Avondale. The new location, an ... Continue reading
Dale Earnhardt Incorporated Signs Dale Earnhardt Jr. to the First Winston Cup Contract of His Career
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Oct. 9 -- Dale Earnhardt, Inc. has reached an agreement with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. for the next five years to remain as the driver of the No. 8 DEI Chevrolet. The young Earnhardt has been driving for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. since 1998 and entered NASCAR's premier Winston Cup Series as a rookie in 2000. ... Continue reading
Stars Heading for Sydney Motor Show
SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 9 -- The Asia Pacific will see for the first time a line-up of new cars at the Sydney Motor Show just after their world premiere in Europe. More than 60 all-new or revised production models and concept vehicles will be exhibited at the show from October 16 to 26, with many making their southern ... Continue reading
Zetsche Launches Production of All-New 2004 Dodge Durango at Newark Assembly Plant
NEWARK, Del. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 9, 2003; Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche joined more than 2,000 employees at the Newark (Del.) Assembly Plant today to launch the official production of the all-new, larger 2004 Dodge Durango. The event signaled the advent of an unprecedented string of new prod ... Continue reading
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