ANSYS To Release First Quarter Earnings May 3, 2005
SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., April 12 -- ANSYS, Inc. , announced today that the global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes expects to release its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, May 3, 2005. In addition, the Company will hold a conference call conducted by James ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 12 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 on Thursday, April 28, 2005 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, ... Continue reading
FARO's New Orders Grow 31% in the First Quarter
LAKE MARY, Fla., April 12 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported sales of approximately $27.3 million, in the fiscal first quarter ended April 2, 2005, a 30.0% increase from approximately $21.0 million in the first quarter of 2004. The Company also reported new order bookings of approximately $25.1 million during th ... Continue reading
NATIONAL SURF LEAGUE SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE PROFESSIONAL SURFING
NATIONAL SURF LEAGUE SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE PROFESSIONAL SURFING presents video highlights NATIONAL SURF LEAGUE SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE PROFESSIONAL SURFING WORLD’S TOP SURFING PROS RALLY BEHIND NEW COMPETITIVE FORMAT CALLED THE GAME TO BRING PRO SURFING TO GENERAL PUBLIC THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2005/10:00-10:15 AM & 1:00-1:1 ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Conference Call Advisory for Q1 2005 Earnings Results
SAN ANTONIO--April 12, 2005--Rush Enterprises Inc., & , whose continuing operations includes the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Texas, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss earnings on Tuesday, April 19th, 200 ... Continue reading
Solutia Begins Design of New Saflex(R) PVB Plant in China
State-of-the-Art Capacity Being Designed to Meet Growing Demand of Chinese Auto Industry; Build Upon Solutia's Position as the World's Leading PVB Interlayer Supplier ST. LOUIS and SHANGHAI, China, April 13 -- At the opening of the China Glass exhibition, Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , the world leader in the p ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, April 12 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today reported operating results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 27, 2005. Net sales for the Company's three months ended March 27, 2005 were $46.1 million, compared to net sales of $49.3 million for the three months ended March 28, 2004. Net income for the ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names Michael Sobieski Vice President Ignition and Wipers
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 12, 2005--Joseph Felicelli, executive vice president, Worldwide Aftermarket Operations, announced today the appointment of Michael Sobieski to the position of vice president, global ignition and wiper products group for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ), effective immediately. Sobieski wi ... Continue reading
U.S. Gas Prices Scream to Record Highs During April, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 12, 2005--After breaking the previous all-time record high average price for self-serve regular gasoline on March 17, fuel prices have skyrocketed an additional 21.2 cents per gallon higher to $2.266 per gallon as of today, according to AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report, http://www.fuelgaugerep ... Continue reading
GM adds corporate badge to its recently-introduced and all-new 2006-model vehicles Detroit - In a move to link General Motors and its vehicle brands more closely, the company today announced that its corporate emblem will begin appearing on all recently-introduced and all-new 2006-model vehicles produced and sold in No ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck to Announce Second Quarter Earnings on May 3, 2005
OSHKOSH, Wis.--April 12, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, will issue its second quarter fiscal 2005 financial results on May 3, 2005. A live conference call for security analysts and institutional investors will be held at 11:00 a.m. EDT the same day. The co ... Continue reading
CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 12 -- Financial services firm CENTRIX Financial announced today that they will sponsor a two-car program for Newman/Haas Racing for the 2005 Indianapolis 500. Bruno Junqueira, 28, will make his fourth start in the event while Sebastien Bourdais, 26, will make his debut. (Logo: http://www.newsco ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 23 NHRA SUMMITRACING.COM NATIONALS THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS Race Dates: April 15-17, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI DOUBLES UP IN VEGAS LAS VEGAS (April 12, 2005) - Gary ... Continue reading
Alcan Opens Automotive Aluminum Structures Fabricating Plant to Better Serve Customers
MONTREAL, April 12 -- Alcan Inc. Toronto has announced the opening of its automotive bumper fabricating plant in Saguenay, Quebec, to better serve customer needs and promote industrial diversification in the region. Representatives from federal, provincial and municipal governments joined with the plant's main customer ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Reveals Recycling Interest
BARTOW, Fla., April 12 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced a strategic relationship with American Fiber Green Products, Inc. (AFGP), f/k/a Amour Fiber Core, Inc. American Commerce Solutions President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel L. Hefner commented, "After over two years of ... Continue reading
gedas Unveils Global SAP Solution for the Manufacturing Industry
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- gedas, a global leader in business transformation and IT services, announced preconfigured SAP solutions for the automotive industry. The new global solution, gExpress for Suppliers, will allow gedas to provide rapid implementation services for automotive suppliers and companies requiri ... Continue reading
Hopkins and Carrand Join Forces to Create Leading Automotive Cleaning Products Company
EMPORIA, Kan., April 12 -- Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation announced today that it has acquired privately owned Carrand Companies, Inc. Based in Rancho Dominguez, CA, Carrand is a leading designer and marketer of specialty cleaning tools and accessories for the automotive aftermarket. Carrand will operate from its cu ... Continue reading
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--April 12, 2005--IQMS, developers of EnterpriseIQ, one of the leading enterprise software (ERP) solutions for repetitive, process and discrete manufacturing environments, today introduced a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Module to help manufacturers facilitate and manage products and projects fr ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors First Quarter 2005 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for April 26, 2005
MEDFORD, Ore.--April 12, 2005--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its first quarter 2005 earnings will be released on Tuesday, April 26 at 5 a.m., Pacific Time. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the results for the first quarter 2005 will be on the same day at 11 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. MT, 1 p.m. ... Continue reading
Marriott and Hertz Offer Couples Keys to Weekend Getaways
Affordable Hotel and Car Packages Available Throughout the United States and Canada WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Marriott International is teaming up with The Hertz Corporation to offer couples specially priced hotel and car rental packages* that are easy to book and even easier to enjoy. These affordably priced packages ar ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 12 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15362 ) has announced the addition of Current Status and Prospects of the Pit Service Business 2005 to their offering. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 12 -- This year, two gifted engineers will be honored with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)/ American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Sydney H. Melbourne Award for Excellence for their award-winning paper on "Weldability Study of Resistance Spot Welds and Minimum Weld Button Size Methodology Dev ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., April 12 -- Automation Alley today announced a partnership agreement with the Detroit Chinese Business Association (DCBA). The agreement represents the first time a Chinese Business Association chapter has formally partnered with a U.S.-based business organization to allow access to Chinese host delegation ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 12 -- For the second consecutive year, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) received Toyota Logistics Service's Logistics Excellence Award for Railroad Customer Service. BNSF received this award based on its ability to provide Toyota with superior customer service through daily monitoring of each shipme ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 12 -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.16 per share on Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The dividend is payable on May 16 to shareholders of record April 29. ... Continue reading
Stars Come Out for the Orlando XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights Show
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 12, 2005-- The Orlando Magic's Grant Hill, DeShawn Stevenson and Shaquille O'Neil, Plus Hulk Hogan and More, Bring Their Cars to the XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights Lifestyle Car Show at the Orlando Orange County Convention Center This Saturday, April 16 The Orlando stop of the nation's larg ... Continue reading
PA DEP Launches New Rebate Program for Hybrid, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchases
DEP Offers $500 Rebate to Pennsylvania Residents HARRISBURG, Pa., April 12 -- Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today unveiled the new Hybrid Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program, which enables residents to apply for a $500 rebate to assist with the incremental costs of ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Editors Announce Top Vehicles of Summer 2005
Company's Experts Pick Their Favorite 'Hot' Vehicles in Ten Separate Categories COSTA MESA, Calif., April 12 -- The editors at NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, today announced their Top Vehicles of Summer 2005 choices -- winning vehicles chosen by the editorial experts at NADA ... Continue reading
DETROIT--April 12, 2005--Siemens VDO Automotive has won the 2005 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award in two product categories, the only supplier to have two entries win in this year's competition. "It is very gratifying to have two very different products make the list ... Continue reading
ABRA Receives Consumers' Choice Award for Fifth Year
MINNEAPOLIS--April 12, 2005--ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced today that their repair centers in the Atlanta market have been chosen for the fifth year as the recipient of the Consumers' Choice Award in the Auto Body Repair category. Regional Vice President Scott Krohn will accept the award on ABRA's behalf at a ceremo ... Continue reading
Kia Teams With ESPN for Spectra5 Promotion
Extensive Campaign Includes Online Sweepstakes, Print and Broadcast Outreach IRVINE, Calif., April 12 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) and ESPN are working together to launch an integrated marketing campaign in support of Kia's new 2005 Spectra5 compact sport hatch. The marketing campaign includes the Kia Shootaround Challe ... Continue reading
Valeo LaneVue(TM) System Wins 2005 Automotive News PACE Award
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, April 12 -- Valeo today announced that its lane departure warning system, LaneVue(TM), won a 2005 PACE Awards in the product innovation category. The award which is sponsored by Automotive News was presented during a ceremony held in conjunction with the 2005 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE ... Continue reading
Proprietary Heated/Cooled Seat System Highlighted as Technology for the Future in Cadillac STS Demonstration Vehicle at International Automotive Engineering Conference DEARBORN, Mich., April 12 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that its proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system was one of a select gr ... Continue reading
Toyota Technical Center USA, Inc. Signs Purchase Agreement for York Township Property
400 New Jobs and a Capital Investment of $150 Million ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 12 -- Toyota Technical Center USA, Inc. (TTC) announced today that it has signed a purchase agreement with the State of Michigan for property being offered by the State of Michigan. The approximately 690 acre parcel of land owned by the State ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Tips to Ease Effects of Current High Gas Prices
AURORA, Ill., April 12 -- As the nation grapples with this new era of escalated gasoline prices, AAA suggests means that can ease the strain this situation places on consumers' wallets. "It boils down to consumption -- the less you use the less you pay," says Kris Lathan, local spokeswoman for AAA. "Conservation not on ... Continue reading
Toyota to Invest $150 Million and Create 677 Jobs in Michigan
Governor Granholm's Auto Strategy Results in Major Gains LANSING, Mich., April 12 -- Governor Jennifer M. Granholm joined state, local, and company leaders in Ann Arbor today to announce that Tokyo-based Toyota Motor Corporation plans to invest $150 million in a new, state-of-the-art research and development facility i ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--April 12, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen the company's TerraMax(TM) robotic vehicle for evaluation for the DARPA Grand Challenge 2005 -- a 175-mile, off-road race in the Mojave Desert for completely autonomous vehicles ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue to Set Records
LOS ANGELES--April 12, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline climbed another 33 cents during the past month, and has been setting new records each day since April 1, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Prices are about 30 cents higher than March 20 ... Continue reading
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt New Car Review
by Mark Fulmer TACH Editor-In-Chief It isn't often enough that I get to draw your attention to an outstanding American car, but today is one of those days, thanks to Chevrolet's Cobalt. First of all, the name. Cobalt, the 27th element, was discovered by G. Brandt in 1737. It is a light grey transition element. Some met ... Continue reading
Only about 15% of the energy in the fuel you put in your gas tank gets used to move your car down the road or run useful accessories like air conditioning or power steering. The rest of the energy is lost. Because of this the potential to improve fuel economy with advanced technologies is enormous. Motor vehicles need ... Continue reading
Experian Launches Auto Prospect Online Credit
Proactive Marketing Tool Combines Data Modeling and Credit Scoring to Bring Qualified, Targeted Customers Into Dealer Showrooms COSTA MESA, Calif., April 12 -- Experian(R), a global information solutions company, today announced the launch of Auto Prospect Online Credit(SM). Designed specifically for automotive lenders ... Continue reading
Little Resistance With KS Bearings Permaglide(R)
DETROIT, April 12 -- Kolbenschmidt Pierburg's KS Bearings division is expanding the use of its slippery Permaglide(R) friction-reducing material to produce components that take up less space, weigh less and offer improved performance for North American automotive products. After succeeding in its quest to find an envir ... Continue reading
Higher Interest Rates, Fewer Incentives Make Shopping for a Loan Vital, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 12, 2005--With interest rates for vehicle loans on the rise, and manufacturer incentives declining, it is now more important than ever for consumers to do their homework on vehicle loans prior to visiting the dealership, according to AAA. "Last year it was not uncommon to see zero percent financing ... Continue reading
WHAT: A press conference in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the lifesaving 21 Minimum Drinking Age Act and the 21st anniversary of the Chrysler and Dodge minivans and launch a 21-minivan caravan that will tour the country April 13th through May 5th. The caravan will stop at high schools in 21 c ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Announces 29th Consecutive Increase in Quarterly Common Share Dividend
MCLEAN, Va., April 12 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4380 per common share of beneficial interest for the first quarter ending March 31, 2005. The dividend i ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Declares Quarterly Preferred Share Dividends
MCLEAN, Va., April 12 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a dividend for the period commencing February 1, 2005 and ending April 30, 2005 of $0.46875 per Series A Cumulative Redeemable Pref ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive First Quarter 2005 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for April 26, 2005
MCLEAN, Va., April 12 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, announced today that it will release first quarter 2005 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Management will conduct a live audio webcast of its earnings conferenc ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Signs Definitive Agreement with Simonsen Iron Works; Deal to Close by End of April
MILFORD, Iowa--April 12, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories (AMEX:ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Simonsen Iron Works. The transaction will be closed by April 30, 2005. The ... Continue reading
DataPower's Eugene Kuznetsov Named a Top CTO for His XML-Aware Networking Vision
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--April 12, 2005--DataPower InfoWorld Top 25 CTO Ranking Recognizes Kuznetsov's Creation & Leadership for the "Hot" Category of Application-Aware Networking Dedicated to the Efficiencies & Scale of Moving Application Processing into the Network DataPower(R), the original creator and leading provider of ... Continue reading
DETROIT--April 12, 2005--A new system concept that provides unprecedented flexibility for adapting automotive sensor and actuator signals to prototyping platforms will be introduced at the SAE 2005 World Congress April 11 - 14 in Detroit by dSPACE. The dSPACE RapidPro System improves the process of integrating automoti ... Continue reading
Management Transitions at Polaris Poise Company for Strong Growth
MINNEAPOLIS--April 12, 2005--Bennett Morgan, president and chief operating officer, Polaris Industries Inc. has announced the promotion of several members of the management team to new positions, effective immediately. Until his promotion today, Morgan had been vice president and general manager of Polaris' All-Terrain ... Continue reading
Modern Engineering and UGS to Operate Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence
DETROIT, April 12 -- SAE 2005 World Congress, Cobo Center -- Modern Engineering, Inc. and UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, have signed an agreement to operate a digital manufacturing center of excellence that combines the most advanced, state-of-the-art p ... Continue reading
Navistar Schedules Conference Call Web Cast
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--April 12, 2005--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, announced today that it will hold a live audio web cast Thursday, April 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. Central Daylight Time, to discuss financial results and bu ... Continue reading
Qbe Technologies' PC Tablet To Target Medspa Industry
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--April 12, 2005--Winsted Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:WNHL), a Business Development Company (BDC), is pleased to announce it is working with the management of Qbe Technologies on modifying the overall corporate strategies to include special proprietary applications and target marketing for the medspa ind ... Continue reading
SaVi Media Group Acquires Several Key Technology Patents from CTO, Serge Monros
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 12, 2005--SaVi Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SVMI), today announced that the Company to-date has acquired a total of 8 patents and 7 pending patents covering 15 technologies in both the auto and non-auto computer-electronic sectors from Serge Monros, CTO of SaVi Media Group. An independent report levi ... Continue reading
LAKEWOOD, Colo.--April 12, 2005--New and used Kawasaki Motor Corp. (KMC) buyers in Florida have a new protection plan for their motorcycles. GE Auto Warranty Services developed and administers the Kawasaki Good Times(TM) Protection Plan (GTPP) for the company. GTPP covers Kawasaki motorcycles - including the leading-ed ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
CERRITOS, Calif., April 12 -- IMPCO Technologies Inc. , announced today that Nickolai A. Gerde, the company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, had resigned effective April 7, 2005 to pursue other opportunities. The company has commenced a search for Mr. Gerde's replacement, but is pleased to announce that Richard ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--April 12, 2005--ARKONA Inc. (OTCBB: ARKN), the leader in Web-enabled dealer management solutions for the automobile industry, today reported that its Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Stephen L. Russo has tendered his resignation effective April 14, 2005 in order to pursue a startup interest in ... Continue reading
Polaris Announces New President and COO; Bennett Morgan Promoted to the Company's Number-Two Post
MINNEAPOLIS--April 12, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the appointment of Bennett Morgan as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Morgan, 41, is an eighteen-year veteran of Polaris. Prior to this promotion, he was vice president and general manager responsible for leading the compa ... Continue reading
Lazydays Ranked #1 RV Dealership in the U.S. By Statistical Surveys
SEFFNER, Fla.--April 12, 2005--Statistical Surveys has ranked Lazydays the #1 RV dealership in the U.S. for calendar year 2004. For the first time ever, Statistical Surveys has computed this ranking for 49 reporting states versus past rankings which only included 25 states. The national award was determined for two cat ... Continue reading
aaXchange Dealers Implement New Pricing Technology as Source of Best Car Deals
American Auto Exchange Is Changing How Dealers Trade With Consumers DALLAS, April 12 -- American Auto Exchange(R) (aaXchange) has created real-time inventory management technology that provides a competitive edge to dealers when it comes to providing customers the best trade in values. Dealerships using the tools today ... Continue reading
Land Rover LR3 Broadens Its Appeal; Adds Additional Powertrain
IRVINE, Calif., April 12 -- Land Rover is expanding its existing LR3 model line, giving consumers a greater range of trim level choices for its award-winning SUV. Heading the enhancements is the introduction of a 4.0-liter V6 engine which will be offered in addition to the existing 4.4-liter 300hp V8. All V6 models com ... Continue reading
CSM Automotive Production Barometer (APB) - April 2005
DETROIT, April 12 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces the April 2005 CSM Automotive Production Barometer(TM). Released in advance of existing sources of information, this new service provides an accurate tally of light vehicle production fo ... Continue reading
2006 Lincoln Zephyr to Feature as an Option Amerigon's Climate Control Seat
Newest Midsize Lincoln Vehicle Accents Interior Luxury DEARBORN, Mich., April 12 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that its proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system has been selected to be offered as an option on Lincoln's newest luxury sedan, the Lincoln Zephyr, scheduled to be in showrooms this fa ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 12, 2005--The age of the North American vehicle in-use population is increasing and this factor expects to steadily contribute to the revenues for the remanufactured engines and transmissions aftermarket. The strong sales of new vehicles between late 1990s and 2000 are leading to an increasing ... Continue reading
FEV Engine Technology Helps Power AMG SLK
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- A new, V-8 engine designed and developed by DaimlerChrysler for the new, top-of-the-line Mercedes SLK 55 AMG will be showcased by FEV at the 2005 SAE World Congress in Detroit, Mich., April 11-14 at Cobo Center. Mercedes-AMG GmbH developed the high performance engine, with FEV managing ... Continue reading
NowAuto Announces Results of First Weekly Auto Auction With 25 Vehicles Sold
NowAuto Investor Open House Announced, Saturday, April 30th SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 12 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today results from the first weekly auto auction held in Phoenix, Arizona on April 9th, 2005. Sunburst Car Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of NowAuto, Inc. sold 25 vehicles in about a five-hour period o ... Continue reading
Delphi Reveals Diesel Fuel Reformer Technology at 2005 SAE World Congress
TROY, Mich., April 12 -- As diesel engines become predominant in Europe and begin to gain increased consideration in the United States, Delphi Corp. is helping automakers answer a tough question: How can the industry meet stricter emission standards without compromising cost, fuel efficiency and engine performance? (Lo ... Continue reading
ATX CEO Predicts Telematics Will Forever Change the Way Cars Are Serviced, Sold
DETROIT, April 12 -- Steve Millstein, president and CEO of ATX Group, the world's second largest telematics service provider to the automotive industry, told attendees of the annual SAE World Congress yesterday that the telematics industry is in the midst of a transition to a business model centered on data-centric, vR ... Continue reading
Delivery Van is Part of a Fleet of Seven Hybrid Electric Cargo Vans and Four Hybrid Electric Shuttle Buses Operated at Warner Robbins Air Force Base; Delivery of Reduced EMI Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus to Follow in May FREDERICK, Colo., April 12 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy t ... Continue reading
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. Opens New Factory in China
Chinese Pioneer in Electric Vehicle Industry to resume production in its newly built factory with two new production lines NEW YORK, April 12 -- Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ABAT) , a Chinese developer and manufacturer of rechargeable Polymer-Lithium-Ion (PLI) batteries, announced today that its ... Continue reading
Eleven Suppliers Win Prestigious 2005 Automotive News PACE Awards
DETROIT, April 12 -- Eleven automotive suppliers won 2005 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Mich. Two automotive manufacturers were also honored with the first-ever Automotive News PACE Innovative OEM Collaborator Awards durin ... Continue reading
Season Opener at SSP on Thursday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Season Opener on Thursday at SSP NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (April 11, 2005) – This Thursday night, April 14, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host the season opener of it 51st racing season featuring the Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stock Cars and Legends Cars. ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- BorgWarner Inc. was named a 2005 Automotive News PACE Award winner at a ceremony yesterday in Detroit. The award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance. BorgWarner was recognized for its DualTronic(TM) clutch and contr ... Continue reading
-- What: AAA's Great Battery Roundup(R) is a recycling campaign to collect "stray" vehicle, motorcycle, boat and small plane batteries for recycling and supporting a local environmental group. Batteries will be accepted April 16-23 at 96 collection locations throughout the Southland. For every battery collected, the AA ... Continue reading
Zytel® Nylon Debuts on High-Performance BMW Motorcycle
Bob, the third of 7 DuPont releases. Yours truly, Francis Lieder PRISM North America 313-583-8105 Contacts: Carole Davies - or - Julian Kestler DuPont Engineering Polymers Kestler & Co. 248-583-8112 609-683-1322 Carole.A.Davies@usa.dupont.com jkestler@patmedia.net High-Pressure Oil Tank of DuPontâ„¢ DETROIT, Ap ... Continue reading
FORD ROLLS OFF 30,000TH VEHICLE FOR EXPORT
Reinforcing its position as the only automotive company that exports Philippine- made world-class vehicles, Ford Philippines recently celebrated another important milestone in its export program. With the presence of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the guest of honor, Ford Philippines presented its 30,000th export ... Continue reading
City Engines Formed - hydrogen/natural gas
RENO, Nev.--April 11, 2005--Collier Technologies Inc. (CTI) announced today the formation of a new low-emissions U.S. OEM heavy-duty engine manufacturer, City Engines Inc. CTI has licensed City Engines with their patented hydrogen/natural gas (HCNG)-related technologies that have demonstrated capabilities of meeting th ... Continue reading
AutoZone Names Brad Bacon Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Commercial
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 11 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, today announced Brad Bacon, currently Senior Vice President of Store Operations, has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Commercial. Mr. Bacon, who joined AutoZone in 2003, begins his new duties today. He will ... Continue reading
Earth Day is Perfect Day to 'Be Car Care Aware'
It Pays to Make Your Car More Environmentally Sound BETHESDA, Md., April 11 -- With National Car Care Month and Earth Day both being held in April, motorists now have the ideal occasion to make sure their vehicles are environmentally friendly and running efficiently to save money at the gas pumps, according to the Car ... Continue reading
GE Expands Production Capacity to Meet Strong Demand for Advanced NXT Silane used in Silica Tires
WILTON, Conn.--April 11, 2005--GE today announced that it has expanded its capacity for high technology silanes used in the production of silica tires and other high-performance products. Using a proprietary process designed by GE engineers, production start-up commenced in the third quarter of 2004, and last week addi ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Partners With Rockford Fosgate to Offer Premium Audio System With Aftermarket Quality
Renowned Audio System to Be Factory-Installed in New 2006 Eclipse CYPRESS, Calif., April 11 -- Mitsubishi Motors and Rockford Fosgate have teamed up to offer a high fidelity, high output audio system for the all-new 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, set to hit dealers on Memorial Day weekend in May 2005. A leader in aftermarket ... Continue reading
Rhodia Presents Comprehensive Automotive Solutions for Emissions Reduction and Efficiency Challenges
DETROIT--April 11, 2005--Comprehensive solutions for reducing automotive emissions and improving vehicle operating efficiency are now available from specialty chemicals producer Rhodia Inc. . The company's array of automotive technologies is highlighted by emissions control catalysts, new thermoplastics for lightweight ... Continue reading
Veri-Tek International, Corp. Announces Receipt of Driveshaft Assembly Cell Order
WIXOM, Mich., April 11 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") announced today that it has received an order for a complete driveshaft assembly cell from Korean automotive supplier Hyolim Industrial Co. Ltd ("Hyolim"). The order is valued at approximately $2.0 million and is expected t ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Discuss New Technologies, Industry Opportunities at 2005 SAE World Congress
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 11 -- Dana Corporation announced today that several of its executives and engineers will address emerging technologies, as well as challenges facing the auto industry, at the 2005 SAE World Congress, April 11-14, in Detroit. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Chuck Heine, pre ... Continue reading
Champion's New Nitrogen Compressor Package April 2005
PRODUCT RELEASE New from Champion – The Nitrogen Advantage, a complete nitrogen tire inflation system A Gardner Denver Product Princeton, IL, April 11, 2005 - Champion has added the new nitrogen to Champion’s Advantage line of products. Engineered to meet the rugged demands from tire filli ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Wisconsin Trucker as TRALA Driver of the Year
TUCSON, Ariz., April 11 -- A Wisconsin truck driver and his 1.5 million-plus accident-free miles earned 2005 Driver of the Year honors from the Truck Renting and Leasing Association. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Award sponsor Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company presented Orville Pat Rule, of ... Continue reading
Military Vehicle for the 21st Century Demonstrated on the Hill
International to Showcase Lower Cost, High-Tech Truck WHAT: Members of Congress and congressional staff will join International Truck and Engine Corporation, the commercial market leader in medium duty trucks and the worldwide leader in three-to- nine liter diesel engines, for a walkaround demonstration on Capitol Hill ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
HOUSTON--April 11, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced the appointment of Earl J. Hesterberg as Chief Executive Officer and President and as a director. Mr. Hesterberg, 51, most recently served as Group Vice President, North America Marketing, Sales and Service for Ford Mo ... Continue reading
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