Mercury Meta One concept will debut at the North American International Auto Show in January
The science of safety is being advanced by Ford in the form of two emerging safety technologies - Lane Departure Warning and Collision Mitigation by Braking. Both technologies will be showcased on the Mercury Meta One concept at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. By the end of 2005, more than one-half mil ... Continue reading
Ford North American Vehicle Production-Week Of November 1, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 11 – Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending November 7 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 10,941 43,410 54,351 Canada 0 2,326 2,326 Mexico 1,480 471 1,951 Total 12,421 46,207 58,628 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are workin ... Continue reading
GM North American Production Week of November 1, 2004
Total U.S. Passenger Car 21,663 Total U.S. Truck 44,262 Total Canada Passenger Car 13,130 Total Canada Truck 6,698 Total N.A. Car and Truck 95,898 Note: Totals exclude joint venture, alliance production (i.e. HUMMER, NUMMI, etc.) North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of November 15, 2004 Note: All GM U.S. ... Continue reading
GM Announces Standard Electronic Stability Control for SUVs
Safety Technology Will Roll Out to 1.3 Million Utilities Beginning Immediately DETROIT - General Motors announced today that it will make electronic stability control standard on 1.3 million sport utility vehicles beginning immediately on light-duty full-size SUVs followed by midsize SUVs in 2005. Recent studies by the ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. to Webcast First Quarter Fiscal 2005 Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2004--Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 after the close of market on Tuesday, November 30, 2004. The following morning a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific) to discuss the results and answer qu ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 11, 2004--Nissan North America's recent donation to the American Indian College Fund (AICF) supports the Nissan/Tribal College Transfer Scholarship Program and the AICF's Annual Flame of Hope Gala taking place on November 11 in New York City. The Nissan/Tribal College Transfer Program provides annual sch ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Sixth After One Session
Quaker State Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 40th Anniversary Auto Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Pomona Raceway Thursday Qualifying Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Sixth After First Session of Qualifying Quaker State Racing Ready to Capitalize on Strong Opening Salvo POMON ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Its Annual Shareowners Meeting
TROY, Mich., Nov. 11 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. board of directors today announced that its annual shareowners' meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) at their Troy, Mich. headquarters. Shareowners of record at the close of business on Dec. ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Names Steven G. Rothmeier and Andrew J. Schindler to the Board of Directors
TROY, Mich., Nov. 11 -- ArvinMeritor Inc. today announced that Steven G. Rothmeier, chairman and CEO of Great Northern Capital, and Andrew J. Schindler, chairman of Reynolds American Inc., have been elected to the ArvinMeritor Board of Directors, effective Nov. 11, 2004. The announcement was made following a company Bo ... Continue reading
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Results
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 11 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF.EC) today reported operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2004. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 increased 601% to $1.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per dil ... Continue reading
Lear Announces New Stock Repurchase Program and Declares Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 11 -- Lear Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a common stock repurchase program which permits the discretionary repurchase of up to 5,000,000 shares of its common stock through November 15, 2006. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of ... Continue reading
Lotus Chooses Pasha to Process, Transport New Elise Sports Cars to Dealers
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2004--Lotus, makers of one of the "world's finest sports car," has chosen The Pasha Group to handle national port operations and inland distribution services for the U.S. arrival of its world-acclaimed Lotus Elise sports cars. Dubbed "the racecar for the road," the Elise will be available ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Another Military Order
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Nov. 11, 2004--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts supplier, announced the receipt of another purchase order from the U.S. military for $2,287,800 of its unique hydraulic winch/bumper assemblies. Mile Marker International Inc. today announced the receipt of the f ... Continue reading
Visteon Innovation Receives Society of Plastics Engineers' Highest Honor
Interior door trim with integrated acoustics earns Grand Award VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 11 -- Visteon Corporation's Interior Door Trim with Integrated Acoustic Chamber and Subwoofer has been recognized with the Society of Plastics Engineers' (SPE) highest honor, the Grand Award, for plastics innovation in automo ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Signs Agreement to Sell Dayton Transmission Operation to Sinterstahl Group
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 11, 2004--Federal-Mogul (OTCBB:FDMLQ) and Sinterstahl Group have signed an agreement under which Federal-Mogul would sell its Dayton, Ohio, powdered metal operation to Sinterstahl Group. The agreement is subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and other conditions. The Dayton related bu ... Continue reading
On the Watch for Whitetails: Tips to Avoid Deer Collisions This Fall
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nov. 11, 2004--Now that fall has arrived, deer and drivers are sharing the highways of the wooded south. Allstate's Southern Region cautions motorists to be more aware of their surroundings so that they can avoid deer collisions. "Once the first frost arrives, male deer activity increases and we gener ... Continue reading
'Change for Relevance' Theme of SAE Motorsports Conference
WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 11 -- A business panel featuring leaders of the automotive racing world will take center stage at the "2004 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Motorsports Engineering Conference & Exhibition." The conference is set for Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2004, at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Mich. Developed ar ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Fund Becomes Presenting Sponsor of WWII Veterans' Oral History Project
* 'Project Delaware - WWII: Voices of War' will document veterans' stories * $50,000 donation announced on Veteran's Day * DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund continues support of communities AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 11 -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund today announced a donation of $50,000 to "Project Delaware - W ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2004--WestStart-CALSTART: -- Top Award Goes to New Flyer Industries, North America's Leading Alternative Fuel / Hybrid Bus Maker; -- Leadership Award to George Survant, Florida Power and Light Co.; -- Innovation Award to Calif. Assemblymember Christine Kehoe; -- Merit Awards to IdleAire, Sysc ... Continue reading
DANA POINT, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2004--On October 28, 2004, Patriot Motorcycles Corporation(TM) (Pink Sheets: PMCY) and zMAX(R) Micro-Lubricant(TM) entered into an unprecedented agreement that allows Patriot Motorcycles Corporation to enhance the factory warranty of its exclusively distributed Off-Road Yamoto(TM) products. ... Continue reading
Auto Insurance Savings for Pennsylvania Drivers
Esurance Lowers Auto Insurance Rates in Pennsylvania SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11 -- Esurance, a direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, has reduced auto insurance rates in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania motorists can get a quote at www.esurance.com to see how much they could save with Esurance's new, lower rates. Ga ... Continue reading
Dietrich Metal Framing Announces Joint Venture with Encore Coils
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 11, 2004--Dietrich Metal Framing, a Worthington Industries company , today announced that it has formed a Canadian metal framing joint venture with Encore Coils. The joint venture will operate under the name Dietrich Metal Framing Canada. Dietrich Metal Framing Canada's flagship facility is nearing ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Nov. 11, 2004--MARC Global, the leading provider of continuously adaptable supply chain execution solutions for complex environments, today announced the introduction of MARC 3D(TM), Decision Data on Demand. With the growing volume of RFID and other real-time information generated through most business operati ... Continue reading
Meritor Suspension Systems Company to Close Sheffield, U.K. Plant
SHEFFIELD, England, Nov. 11 -- Meritor Suspension Systems Company (MSSC) announced today the decision to close its Sheffield, England, stabilizer bar plant following the conclusion of a 90-day mass redundancy consultation process with its union, Amicus-AEEU. This action will affect 140 Amicus-AEEU union represented emp ... Continue reading
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors to Present at High Brightness LED Investor Conference
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2004-- Bright Ideas 2004 to Showcase Investment Opportunities throughout the HB-LED and OLED Supply Chain OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc. today announced the that it will participate in Bright Ideas 2004: The High-Brightness LED Industry Investor Conference. Ellen Sizemore, OSRAM Opto Semicond ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes October Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Nov. 11, 2004--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for October 2004: ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------- (millions, except per share amounts) October October 2004 2003 Change --------- --------- ------- Net premiums written $1,279. ... Continue reading
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2004-- Intrusion Prevention Experts Join Effort To Help Reduce Damage To Networks From Clients By Ensuring Information Integrity Sana Security, Inc. a leader in intrusion prevention software (IPS), today announced that it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an open industry standar ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation Announces 2004 Third Quarter and First Nine Month Results
CHICAGO--Nov. 11, 2004--Standard Parking Corporation , one of the nation's largest providers of parking management services, today announced 2004 third quarter and nine month operating results. Operating income for the third quarter grew by 38% to $6.0 million versus $4.3 million a year ago. Operating expenses for 2003 ... Continue reading
Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC Announces Conference Call
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Nov. 11 -- Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC (AAS) announced an investor conference call has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. EST to discuss third quarter financial results of its parent company on a consolidated basis. The U.S. and Canadian dial-in participant number f ... Continue reading
Allstate.com Named Top Insurance Web Site by Watchfire GomezPro
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Nov. 11, 2004-- -- Allstate overtakes Progressive for top spot in GomezPro Scorecard Rankings-- Recognized for building the industry's most comprehensive online offering, Allstate.com has received the No. 1 Overall Ranking in the Q4 2004 Watchfire(R) GomezPro(TM) Scorecard(TM) survey of insurance carr ... Continue reading
ETEL Receives 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Penetration Leadership
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2004--Frost & Sullivan's recent research, North American Linear Motors Markets, chose ETEL Motion Technology as the recipient of the 2004 Market Penetration Leadership Award for a substantial annual market growth stemming from its novel strategy to drive the marketing efforts for products. E ... Continue reading
Fluent Inc. Announces Support for AMD Opteron Processors
LEBANON, N.H.--Nov. 11, 2004--Fluent Inc., the world's leader in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software solutions, announced today its support for the 32- and 64-bit AMD Opteron(TM) processor in its upcoming release of FLUENT 6.2. AMD provided Fluent with technical assistance and early access to its new processor ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Employs Compuware Covisint Portal Service to Collaborate With Suppliers
Compuware Covisint Helps Mitsubishi Gain Closer Working Relationships With Suppliers DETROIT, Nov. 11 -- Covisint, a subsidiary of Compuware Corporation , announced today an agreement to provide Mitsubishi Motors Corporation of Japan with Covisint Communicate portal service. Covisint Communicate will help Mitsubishi im ... Continue reading
Quaker State Racing/Tony Pedregon Pomona2 Pre-Race
Quaker State Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 40th Anniversary Auto Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Pomona Raceway Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Has Victory On His Mind Quaker State Racing Team Closes Out 2004 NHRA Season POMONA, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2005) Tony Pedr ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results for 2004
SHELTON, Conn.--Nov. 11, 2004--Raytech Corporation today announced a net loss for the thirteen-week period ended September 26, 2004 of $3.3 million or $.08 loss per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss of $17.1 million or $.41 loss per basic and diluted share for the same period in the prior year. Raytech inc ... Continue reading
Solomon Adds Marine Sales Manager
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--Nov. 11, 2004--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) today announced the appointment of J. Tucker West as Sales Manager, Marine Products, effective November 8, 2004. Mr. West's primary responsibility will be to increase sales of STI electric propulsion systems in North America by establishing ne ... Continue reading
SAN ANTONIO--Nov. 11, 2004--In December, USAA will reduce auto insurance rates by an average of 12 percent for its Texas members. The reduction follows a February 2004 rate cut of 4.5 percent. USAA is the fifth largest auto insurer in Texas with more than 390,000 auto policy holders. Henry Viccellio, president of USAA ... Continue reading
Amateur Racer, Computer Security Industry Guru Ronn Bailey and Off-Road Veteran Steve Myers Will Co-Pilot Custom Race Car LAS VEGAS, Nov. 11 -- Vanguard Racing, the only U.S. car team brave enough to enter the world's longest and most challenging off-road race, is committed to winning the grueling 7,000 mile, 16-day le ... Continue reading
Allstate overtakes Progressive for top spot in GomezPro Scorecard Ranking
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Nov. 11, 2004-- Recognized for building the industry's most comprehensive online offering, Allstate.com has received the No. 1 Overall Ranking in the Q4 2004 Watchfire® GomezPro(TM) Scorecard(TM) survey of insurance carrier Web sites. With this milestone accomplishment, Allstate.com bumped Progressiv ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts/Cruz Pedregon Pomona Pre-Race
Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 40th Anniversary Auto Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Pomona Raceway Pre-Race Notes & Quotes Cruz Pedregon Ready for Pomona Finale Advance Auto Parts Race Team Back Home Again POMONA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2005) The old saying goe ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
TROY, Mich., Nov. 11 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. Board of Directors at a meeting held today at corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, Inc., payable Dec. 13, 2004, to shareowners of record at the close of business on Nov. 29, ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 11 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer incentive per vehicle sold in the United States was $2,655 per vehicle sold in October 2004, up $134, or 5.3%, from October 2003, and down $491, or ... Continue reading
Navicom Offers Escalade Owners Special Pricing for Its GPS Tracking System That Works in 98% of the US, Canada and Mexico PHOENIX, Nov. 11 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom, the leader in GPS tracking technology is launching a new program for Cadillac Escalade owners. The Cadillac Escalade ... Continue reading
Delphi MyFi Named 2005 'Best of Innovations' in Portable Audio Category by CEA
Delphi XM SKYFi2, Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit and Delphi XM Roady2 Personal Audio System Named Innovation Honorees TROY, Mich., Nov. 11 -- Delphi Corp. , America's leading satellite radio manufacturer, today announced that the Delphi XM2go MyFi, the industry's first personal and portable satellite radio, has been named ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 11, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c9109) has announced the addition of Automotive 4WD Transmissions: Technology, Markets, Suppliers and Manufacturers - Forecasts to 2010, 2004 Edition to their offering. While a four-wheeled motor vehicle will perform perfect ... Continue reading
U.S. Light Vehicles in Use Will Grow to 234.4 Million Units by 2008, Reports R. L. Polk & Co.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 11 -- The number of light vehicles in the United States will grow to 234.4 million units by July 1, 2008, according to a forecast report released by R. L. Polk & Co. containing annual projections of total light vehicles-in-operation (VIO) for the United States. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Has Highest Overall Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Study
Company Receives Highest Scores Among Used-Vehicle Independent Sites in 2004 Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study ATLANTA, Nov. 11 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announces important results in the 2004 Dealer Satisfaction with Online Buying Services Study from J.D. ... Continue reading
Evader Moves to SAM'S CLUB in Seattle
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Nov. 11, 2004--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us.) (NASD.OTC.PK:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology announced that the Madami International Road Show featuring Evader, continues to the SAM'S CLUB Grand Reopenin ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 11, 2004--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c9112) has announced the addition of OE Gearbox Clutches: Forecasts to 2010, 2004 Edition to their offering. This second edition updates and builds on analysis from our first edition report, and has 35% more content for the ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2004 Third Quarter Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--Nov. 11, 2004--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT)(OTCBB:CDTI)(AIM:CDT)(AIM:CDTS) today reported an increase in product revenue for the third quarter of 2004 and year-to-date over prior year periods. Total revenue for this year's third quarter was $241,000 with a net loss of $1,243,000, or $0.08 loss ... Continue reading
MAZDASPEED6 will be the Most Powerful Mazda in the U.S.
By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network The MAZDASPEED6 takes the Mazda Zoom-Zoom philosophy of spirited driving to a new level. For more information on the current line of Mazda vehicles, visit mazdausa.com. DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 9, 2004 -- When it goes on sale next year, the MAZDASPEED6 will be Mazda's highest p ... Continue reading
Organic Style Magazine Honors Escape Hybrid Director
By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network The editors of Organic Style magazine have put Mary Ann Wright, Ford's director of Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Vehicle Programs, on its Environmental Power List. For more information on the 2005 Escape Hybrid, visit fordvehicles.com. DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1 ... Continue reading
Ford Commits to Four-Year WRC Plan
By: Richard Noble | Ford Communications Network An all-new Focus RS WRC rally car will make its debut in the 2006 World Rally Championship (WRC) season. WARLEY, England, Nov. 10, 2004 -- Ford has pledged its long-term support to the World Rally Championship (WRC) after agreeing to a new four-year deal with Malcolm Wils ... Continue reading
Darlington a Favorite for Hmiel and Team TRIMSPA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Darlington a Favorite for Hmiel and Team TRIMSPA Darlington, SC (November 9, 2004) â“ This weekend at Darlington Raceway, Shane Hmiel will pull his second straight double duty weekend for Team TRIMSPA. Hmiel will ... Continue reading
D2Audio's 'XRT' is the First Digital Amplifier to Meet THX Ultra2 Amplifier Performance Criteria
AUSTIN, Texas--Nov. 10, 2004--D2Audio, the technology leader in intelligent digital amplification, today announced that its 7 channel 125w/channel XRT125-7 amplifier module is the world's first digital amplifier capable of meeting the stringent THX Ultra2 certification amplifier performance levels for Audio/Video Recei ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Nov. 10 -- BorgWarner Inc. , a leading provider of highly engineered engine and drivetrain components and systems to vehicle makers worldwide, announced today that the company's board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common st ... Continue reading
House Repeals State Helmet Law, AAA Michigan Calls Vote 'Tragic'
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 10 -- A bill designed to repeal Michigan's mandatory motorcycle helmet law was passed by the State House of Representatives today (November 10), in an apparent bid to take advantage of a lame duck legislature -- with 36 House members leaving. The final vote was 69-37 in favor with four members pas ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 10 -- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) technology has the potential to positively affect nearly one- half of sport utility vehicle (SUV) rollovers by helping to reduce the skidding or sliding caused by driver oversteer or understeer events (yaw instability). This is according to a recent study co ... Continue reading
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