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Mercedes Celebrates Owners' Love for Their Cars MBUSA Seeks Photos of Owners with their Cars(No Naked Pictures, Send Those To TACH)

Mercedes Celebrates Owners' Love for Their Cars MBUSA Seeks Photos of Owners with their Cars(No Naked Pictures, Send Those To TACH)

MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 13 -- For those who were under-whelmed by the blender or socks from their Valentines this year, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is inviting its owners past and present not to miss out on celebrating another, more unique long-term relationship by submitting a photo of themselves with their other love -- t ... Continue reading

Updated NY Auto Show Site Features Discount Tickets, Important Show Info

Updated NY Auto Show Site Features Discount Tickets, Important Show Info

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- With the 2004 New York International Auto Show just around the corner, Show producers have already unveiled the first New York debut: www.autoshowNY.com. The updated site offers important show information for industry, press, and consumers planning to visit the Show. Consumers can also purchase adv ... Continue reading

Cummins Appoints New Corporate Officer

Cummins Appoints New Corporate Officer

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 13, 2004--Cummins Inc. today announced that Michael Cross, Vice President - Fleetguard Emission Solutions, has been appointed a corporate officer. Cross will continue to lead the development of advanced integrated exhaust aftertreatment products and Fleetguard's growing retrofit business. He report ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Hold Steady

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Pump Prices Hold Steady

HOUSTON--Feb. 13, 2004--Gasoline prices in Texas held relatively steady, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.55 -- the same average for the third straight week. Once again, Corpus Christi and San Antonio tie for the least expensive fu ... Continue reading

Ballard Power Systems Announces 2003 Year End Conference Call

Ballard Power Systems Announces 2003 Year End Conference Call

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 13, 2004--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) will hold a conference call to discuss its year end results on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 7:00 a.m. PST (10:00 a.m. EST). Access to the call may be obtained by calling the operator at (416) 640-1907 prior to the scheduled start time. A playb ... Continue reading

Brooke Corporation Subsidiary Introduces Auto Insurance Specialty

Brooke Corporation Subsidiary Introduces Auto Insurance Specialty

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 13 -- Shawn Lowry, President of Brooke Corporation's (AMEX:BXX) franchise subsidiary, announces the introduction of a Brooke franchise for insurance agents that specialize in the sale of automobile insurance. Lowry stated, "Our experience in insurance sales clearly indicates that the sale of a ... Continue reading

Company Profile for American Suzuki Motor Corporation

Company Profile for American Suzuki Motor Corporation

--The Automotive Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., was founded in 1985 by Suzuki Motor Corporation. ASMC markets automobiles in the United States through a network of more than 480 automotive dealerships in 49 states. ASMC's parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hama ... Continue reading

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Pays Out $7.57 Million in Profit Sharing And Performance Awards

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Pays Out $7.57 Million in Profit Sharing And Performance Awards

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 13 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today distributed $7.57 million in profit sharing and performance awards in recognition of employee achievements for 2003. Approximately $3.6 million of that was awarded to employees based in Oklahoma. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTG ... Continue reading

EPA, Torvec Sign Agreement

EPA, Torvec Sign Agreement

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 13 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has signed an agreement to determine the mechanical efficiency of Torvec's paradigm-shifting hydraulic pump/motor at its National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ... Continue reading

Ford to Participate in Prudential Planes, Trains and Automobiles Conference

Ford to Participate in Prudential Planes, Trains and Automobiles Conference

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 13 -- Phil Martens, Ford Motor Company's group vice president, Product Creation, North America, will participate in Prudential Investments' Planes, Trains and Automobiles Conference being held in New York City, on Wednesday, February 18. Martens' remarks will begin at 9:00 a.m. (EST) and address F ... Continue reading

Oil@Work Selects AuraGen(R) as Power Source for Mobile Automotive Maintenance Vehicles

Oil@Work Selects AuraGen(R) as Power Source for Mobile Automotive Maintenance Vehicles

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 13 -- Aura Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AURA) today announced that Oil@Work, The Auto Concierge, L.P., a Dallas, Texas based company, has selected the AuraGen(R) to supply power for the company's mobile automotive maintenance vehicles. In this initial phase, Aura Systems will outfit 12 Oil@Wo ... Continue reading

Redline Performance Products Reports Third Quarter Results; Rollout of 800 Revolt Snowmobiles Underway

Redline Performance Products Reports Third Quarter Results; Rollout of 800 Revolt Snowmobiles Underway

SAN DIEGO & MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 13, 2004--Redline Performance Products, Inc. ("Redline(TM)" or "the Company") (AMEX:RED) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2004 third quarter ended December 31, 2003. The Company also announced that the rollout of its first product, the 800 Revolt(R) snowmobile, is underway. ... Continue reading

Ryan Newman Stars in New Dodge Ram SRT-10 Ad Campaign

Ryan Newman Stars in New Dodge Ram SRT-10 Ad Campaign

NEW AD CAMPAIGN FOR DODGE RAM SRT-10 TO BLOW YOUR DOORS OFF World's Fastest Production Pickup Demonstrates Power and Performance with NASCAR Nextel Cup Driver Ryan Newman at the Wheel AUBURN HILLS, MICH. (February 13, 2004) - If you aren't driving a Dodge Ram SRT-10 pickup, you may be in danger of losing your car doors ... Continue reading

Sarantel Antenna Makes Shortlist of Three for EDN Innovation of the Year Award; Active Surface-Mount Antenna Technology Recognised from a Cast of Thousands of New Devices

Sarantel Antenna Makes Shortlist of Three for EDN Innovation of the Year Award; Active Surface-Mount Antenna Technology Recognised from a Cast of Thousands of New Devices

WELLINGBOROUGH, England--Feb. 13, 2004--Antenna specialist Sarantel has been nominated to a short-list of three in the component category of EDN's Innovation of the Year Awards for 2004. EDN's awards program is now in its 14th year and recognises truly outstanding products and services which have been available in the ... Continue reading

Stockerz's Stunning Exaggerated Car Styles Stamp Strong Start to 2004 Hot Wheels NASCAR Stable; ``Young Guns,'' Gordon Among Drivers Exclusive to New Hot Wheels Racing Design

Stockerz's Stunning Exaggerated Car Styles Stamp Strong Start to 2004 Hot Wheels NASCAR Stable; ``Young Guns,'' Gordon Among Drivers Exclusive to New Hot Wheels Racing Design

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Feb. 13, 2004--As the green flag drops on the 2004 NASCAR(R) Nextel Cup season, Hot Wheels(R) Racing will mark its own new season of official team vehicles and collectibles featuring the series' top drivers. Leading the way is the introduction this month of Stockerz, a bold, new car styling created ... Continue reading

Think Twice Before Adopting London-Style Congestion Charges Regional Towns Are Warned

Think Twice Before Adopting London-Style Congestion Charges Regional Towns Are Warned

LONDON, February 13 -- - Transport Congestion Charges - ATTN: Regional Editors As the anniversary of the introduction of congestion charging in London approaches, the Road Users' Alliance (RUA) warns other local authorities to think carefully before introducing similar schemes. "While London's congestion charge has bee ... Continue reading

Timken Receives Payment Under U.S. Trade Law

Timken Receives Payment Under U.S. Trade Law

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Timken Company has been notified by the U.S. Government it will receive an additional $7.7 million payment under the U.S. Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA). (LOGO: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) This amount is Timken's portion of the payment related to ... Continue reading

Timken to Become NASCAR Contingency Sponsor

Timken to Become NASCAR Contingency Sponsor

Worldwide leader in bearings and steel to expand within the sport; Forms partnership with NASCAR Busch Series CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Revving up for the 2004 race season, The Timken Company has announced it will become a contingency sponsor of the NASCAR Busch Series for three years, beginning with the 2004 season. Th ... Continue reading

T.J.T., Inc. Net Income and Earnings Rise in First Quarter 2004

T.J.T., Inc. Net Income and Earnings Rise in First Quarter 2004

EMMETT, Idaho--Feb. 13, 2004--T.J.T., Inc. (OTCBB:AXLE), a recycler of axles and tires and wholesale distributor of O.E.M. parts and aftermarket material to the manufactured housing industry, today reported stronger net income and earnings per share for the first quarter ended December 31, 2003. The improved results, a ... Continue reading

To Sports Editors: Daytona 500 Winner to Appear on 'Live With Regis and Kelly' Tuesday, February 17, 2004

To Sports Editors: Daytona 500 Winner to Appear on 'Live With Regis and Kelly' Tuesday, February 17, 2004

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- They call it "The Great American Race." The Daytona 500, NASCAR's richest and most prestigious competition, kicks off the season this Sunday, February 15, 2004. And the excitement will continue on Tuesday, February 17, when the winner sits down live with hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa on "Live ... Continue reading

Volkswagen New Beetle and Jetta to Feature SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Volkswagen New Beetle and Jetta to Feature SIRIUS Satellite Radio

2005 New Beetle and Jetta to Offer SIRIUS as Factory and Dealer Options NEW YORK and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 13 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars and homes across the country, and Volkswagen of America today announced that SI ... Continue reading

Westport Signs Technology Rights Agreement with Volkswagen

Westport Signs Technology Rights Agreement with Volkswagen

VANCOUVER, Feb. 13 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Volkswagen AG of Wolfsburg, Germany, through its German subsidiary, Westport Germany GmbH. This agreement provides non-exclusive rights to Volkswagen to use one aspect of Westport's combustion performance tech ... Continue reading

2004 Most Popular Driver Voting Web Site Launches Friday

2004 Most Popular Driver Voting Web Site Launches Friday

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2004-- Earnhardt Jr. 'defends' his title after winning in 2003 Friday the 13th will be the start of a "lucky" season for one NASCAR Nextel Cup driver - not on the track, but online as the 2004 Grands!(R) Biscuits NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award officially opens at www.mostpopulardriv ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 13 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 350,776 units, up 4.2 percent from the 336,483 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading

dodge notes, quotes from friday the 13th at dis

dodge notes, quotes from friday the 13th at dis

Friday, Feb. 13, 2004. Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Dodge notes, quotes. 704-975-3232 RUSTY WALLACE (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge) ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS? YOU WERE 13TH FASTEST IN PRACTICE ON FRIDAY THE 13TH IN THE FIRST PRACTICE SESSION. ... Continue reading

The New Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show

The New Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show

The second generation of the globally successful Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is ready for launch, and Mercedes-Benz is set to present the new sports roadster to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. The presentation follows the publication of the first photos of the new SLK at the start of the year, which ... Continue reading

Toyota May Build Hybrids In US As Early As 2006

Toyota May Build Hybrids In US As Early As 2006

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2004; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp, the world's number-two auto maker, said on Friday it had no concrete plans to build hybrid cars in the United States, though it would be a possibility when volumes reached a certain minimum level. Japanese newspapers reported in their evening editions on Fri ... Continue reading

GM REPORTS NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLE PRODUCTION 2/2/04

GM REPORTS NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLE PRODUCTION 2/2/04

North American Production for Weeks of Feb. 2, 2004 Total U.S. Passenger Car 24,783 Total U.S. Truck 47,162 Total Canada Passenger Car 13,129 Total Canada Truck 7,420 Total N.A. Car and Truck 103,823 Note: Totals exclude Joint Venture production (i.e. HUMMER, NUMMI, etc.) North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for ... Continue reading

Amerigon and Motorola Expand Alliance to Develop Advanced Electronic Control Modules for Climate Control Seat System

Amerigon and Motorola Expand Alliance to Develop Advanced Electronic Control Modules for Climate Control Seat System

DEARBORN, Mich. and DEER PARK, Ill., Feb. 13, 2004; Amerigon Inc and Motorola, Inc today jointly announced that the two companies have expanded their long standing product development and manufacturing alliance to include the design and production of a second generation electronic control module (ECM) for launch in pot ... Continue reading

Mazda Adds Models For Domestic Market

Mazda Adds Models For Domestic Market

TOKYO February 13, 2004; Yoshio Takahashi writing for Dow Jones from Marreported that Mazda Motor Corp. said Friday it will expand product lineups at its three Japan dealer channels ch 1 in an effort to boost its domestic sales amid tough competition. Mazda, an affiliate of Ford Motor Co., aims to offer more models acr ... Continue reading

dodge quotes from second gatorade 125

dodge quotes from second gatorade 125

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004. Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Gatorade 125. Second Race. 704-975-3232 STERLING MARLIN (No. ... Continue reading

UTI Announces Appointment of Two New Directors

UTI Announces Appointment of Two New Directors

PHOENIX, Feb. 13 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. announced today that Conrad A. Conrad and Kevin P. Knight have been appointed to UTI's Board of Directors. Both Mr. Conrad and Mr. Knight will serve as members of UTI's audit committee, with Mr. Conrad serving as chairman of the audit committee. These appointments ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Jump as Motorists Hit by Triple Whammy

LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Jump as Motorists Hit by Triple Whammy

LOS ANGELES--Feb. 13, 2004--Strong demand for gasoline, falling inventories and the switch to summer blend of fuel combined to send gas prices sharply higher last week for the sixth consecutive week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for gasoline increased ... Continue reading

Safe Driving: Is Your Headrest Properly Positioned?

Safe Driving: Is Your Headrest Properly Positioned?

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 13 -- Most people understand how to properly use automobile safety devices like seat belts, airbags and car seats, but statistics suggest the majority of drivers are clueless when it comes to the proper positioning of headrests. In fact, studies show that 90 percent of drivers have their headrests ... Continue reading

NUMMI Marks 20th Anniversary

NUMMI Marks 20th Anniversary

GM & Toyota Chiefs Commemorate Anniversary of Japan-US Trade Relations SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12 -- At a press conference here today to mark the 20th anniversary of New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) and the 150th anniversary of Japan-US trade relations -- Toyota Motor Corporation President Fujio Cho and General ... Continue reading

AFSA Members to Include More Disclosures In Vehicle Financing Contracts

AFSA Members to Include More Disclosures In Vehicle Financing Contracts

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- A trade association for many of the nation's auto creditors today announced that its members will add a new statement to their vehicle financing contracts that tells consumers they may negotiate the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) when they buy a car or light truck from a dealership. Under a new vol ... Continue reading

Sterling Marlin Finishes Second in Second Twin 125 Qualifying Race

Sterling Marlin Finishes Second in Second Twin 125 Qualifying Race

Sterling Marlin Finishes Second in Second Twin 125 Qualifying Race DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 12, 2004) --- After running third most of the afternoon, Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light Dodge made a last lap pass to finish second in the second Twin 125 qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway. "Well I had ... Continue reading

Chevy Notes - 125 Qual. Race Notes

Chevy Notes - 125 Qual. Race Notes

Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES GATORADE 125 #1 DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY February 12, 2004 SCOTT RIGGS, NO. 10 VALVOLINE CHEVROLET MONTE C ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Rise 25 Percent in 2003

Chrysler Group Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Rise 25 Percent in 2003

* Program Named Best Domestic Non-Luxury Pre-Owned Program by Intellichoice Two Years in a Row AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- Chrysler Group reported Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) sales of 81,553 units in 2003, an increase of 25 percent over 2002 when 65,524 units were sold. "Chrysler Group's sales momentum in 20 ... Continue reading

A Safer Road to Tomorrow: Drivers, Idle Your Engines

A Safer Road to Tomorrow: Drivers, Idle Your Engines

CONCORD, N.H.--Feb. 12, 2004--If you're travelling New Hampshire's roads this Presidents Day weekend, you're not alone. According to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, more than one million vehicles are expected to pass through tolls in the state. For people eager to reach their getaway destination, this m ... Continue reading

AGR TEAMMATES CLOSE OUT PRE-SEASON TESTING AT PHOENIX

AGR TEAMMATES CLOSE OUT PRE-SEASON TESTING AT PHOENIX

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It's Official: Goodyear Workers in Statesville, North Carolina Sign up to Join Forces With USWA

It's Official: Goodyear Workers in Statesville, North Carolina Sign up to Join Forces With USWA

PITTSBURGH--Feb. 12, 2004--News From USWA: About 130 Goodyear Tire & Rubber workers in Statesville, North Carolina have reason to celebrate today after an independent arbitrator confirmed on Wednesday that a majority of production and maintenance workers have signed United Steelworkers of America (USWA) authorization c ... Continue reading

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AKA Rally Hosts Hundreds Of Automotive Enthusiasts June 12 - 17 On Cross-Country Trip : Big Brother/Big Sister To Benefit From Proceeds; Cross-Country Car Rally From Philly To Touch Memphis, Dallas, Albuquerque, Las Vegas Before Reaching Final L.A. Destination

AKA Rally Hosts Hundreds Of Automotive Enthusiasts June 12 - 17 On Cross-Country Trip : Big Brother/Big Sister To Benefit From Proceeds; Cross-Country Car Rally From Philly To Touch Memphis, Dallas, Albuquerque, Las Vegas Before Reaching Final L.A. Destination

AKA Rally Hosts Hundreds Of Automotive Enthusiasts June 12 - 17 On Cross-Country Trip Big Brother/Big Sister To Benefit From Proceeds; Cross-Country Car Rally From Philly To Touch Memphis, Dallas, Albuquerque, Las Vegas Before Reaching Final L.A. Destination For Immediate Release PHILADELPHIA/EWORLDWIRE/Feb. 12, 2004 - ... Continue reading

ASME Chooses ALGOR FEA for Upcoming Seminars

ASME Chooses ALGOR FEA for Upcoming Seminars

PITTSBURGH--Feb. 12, 2004--ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced that its software and training materials have been chosen for two upcoming ASME (American Society of Engineers) professional development seminars. "Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Theory and Modeling with ALG ... Continue reading

BAM! - Rockenfeller for Sebring

BAM! - Rockenfeller for Sebring

BAM! (British American Motorsport) has confirmed the participation of up-and-coming Porsche factory driver Mike Rockenfeller for the 2004 American Le Mans Series season opener, the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring. Rockenfeller, of Neuwied, Germany, will drive the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RSR with Leo Hindery of N ... Continue reading

Cypress and Syncata Create TREAD Act Accountability System

Cypress and Syncata Create TREAD Act Accountability System

Combined software and services provide End-To-End solution for TREAD Act Compliance ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- Cypress Corporation, a leading provider of document content management and delivery software, and Syncata Corporation, a business consulting and systems integration firm servicing vehicle and equipment ... Continue reading

Donaldson Company Provides Second-Quarter Earnings Guidance

Donaldson Company Provides Second-Quarter Earnings Guidance

MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 12, 2004--Donaldson Company, Inc. announced today that its worldwide 90-day backlog set a new record, up nearly 40 percent from last year. On the strength of this record backlog, Donaldson reaffirms its expectation for strong full-year operating results, producing its 15th consecutive year of double-d ... Continue reading

Ducati Motor Holding Announces Fourth Quarter And Preliminary Full Year 2003 Results

Ducati Motor Holding Announces Fourth Quarter And Preliminary Full Year 2003 Results

BOLOGNA, Italy, February 12 -- Fourth Quarter 2003 EBITDA up 5%, despite adverse exchange rates Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and preliminary full year 2003 results. Revenues for the fourth quarter were Euro ... Continue reading

Ford Credit Consumer Finance Contracts to Include New Disclosure Language

Ford Credit Consumer Finance Contracts to Include New Disclosure Language

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 12 -- Ford Motor Credit Company today announced it will change its contracts to make it clearer that consumers can negotiate finance rates and that dealers may retain a part of the finance charge. Ford Credit was the first to adopt a plain-language financing contract and was active in discussions ... Continue reading

Fw: STOCK MARKET ALERT: ICTN Reports Revenues UP in all segments of its Businesses

Fw: STOCK MARKET ALERT: ICTN Reports Revenues UP in all segments of its Businesses

OTC FIRST ALERT - New Public Company of the Month Symbol: ICTN Market: PK Sector: ICTN Pioneering Proprietary Technology at Forefront of $300 Billion Telecom Industry BREAKING NEWS: SEATTLE, Feb 9, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Innovative Communications Technologies, Inc., (ICTN) reports gross revenue increased 21.6% from No ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Financial Analyst Conference Presentation

Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Financial Analyst Conference Presentation

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 12 -- Johnson Controls will webcast its management presentation at the Prudential Equity Group Planes, Trains & Automobiles Conference in New York, N.Y., on Wednesday, February 18, 2004. The webcast begins at 1 p.m. Eastern time. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) To access th ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Second Quarter Dividend

Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Second Quarter Dividend

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular second quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable April 9, 2004, to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2004. Reynolds and Reynolds ( www.reyrey.com ) is the leading provider of integrat ... Continue reading

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STOCK MARKET ALERT: ICTN Reports Revenues UP in all segments of its Businesses

STOCK MARKET ALERT: ICTN Reports Revenues UP in all segments of its Businesses

OTC FIRST ALERT - New Public Company of the Month Symbol: ICTN Market: PK Sector: ICTN Pioneering Proprietary Technology at Forefront of $300 Billion Telecom Industry BREAKING NEWS: SEATTLE, Feb 9, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Innovative Communications Technologies, Inc., (ICTN) reports gross revenue increased 21.6% from No ... Continue reading

STOCK MARKET ALERT: ICTN Reports Revenues UP in all segments of its Businesses

STOCK MARKET ALERT: ICTN Reports Revenues UP in all segments of its Businesses

OTC FIRST ALERT - New Public Company of the Month Symbol: ICTN Market: PK Sector: ICTN Pioneering Proprietary Technology at Forefront of $300 Billion Telecom Industry BREAKING NEWS: SEATTLE, Feb 9, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Innovative Communications Technologies, Inc., (ICTN) reports gross revenue increased 21.6% from No ... Continue reading

Supply-Chain World-North America 2004 Conference & Exposition Features Case History-filled Program

Supply-Chain World-North America 2004 Conference & Exposition Features Case History-filled Program

PITTSBURGH--Feb. 12, 2004--Supply-Chain World-North America 2004 Conference & Exposition, organized by the Supply-Chain Council, Inc. (SCC), will be held 29-31, March 2004 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. This year's theme Brave New World: 21st Century Supply Chain Realities...Connec ... Continue reading

AAA Strollerthon Pushes Free Child Passenger Safety and Booster Seats

AAA Strollerthon Pushes Free Child Passenger Safety and Booster Seats

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 12 -- Low-income families in need of child safety seats or booster seats will benefit from a new program announced today by AAA Michigan. The Michigan AAA Strollerthon event will take place July 10 at the Detroit Zoo, led by AAA Michigan President and COO Doug Bower. The Strollerthon will roll out ... Continue reading

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces New Business with Ssangyong Motors

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces New Business with Ssangyong Motors

DETROIT, Feb. 12 -- American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced it has been awarded a lifetime production contract (LPC) for new business with Korean automaker Ssangyong Motors. This contract is expected to provide AAM with revenues of approximately $40 million annually when ... Continue reading

Creative Gaming Announces Cooperative Distribution and Marketing Alliance with True Vision International

Creative Gaming Announces Cooperative Distribution and Marketing Alliance with True Vision International

EDISON, N.J.--Feb. 12, 2004--Creative Gaming Inc. (OTC symbol: CLPI) today announced that, as part of CLPI's new strategic focus, CLPI through, its wholly owned Z'Lektra Group, Inc. subsidiary, has entered into a Cooperative Distribution and Marketing Alliance (the"Agreement") with True Vision International Company ("T ... Continue reading

KVAPIL'S THIRD LEADS SEVEN TUNDRAS IN DAYTONA QUAL. TOP 20

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National Council of Corvette Clubs Chooses ACE Select Markets as Exclusive Provider of Collector Car Insurance

National Council of Corvette Clubs Chooses ACE Select Markets as Exclusive Provider of Collector Car Insurance

PHILADELPHIA--Feb. 12, 2004--ACE Select Markets, a division of ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operations of the ACE Group of Companies , today announced that it has been selected by the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) to be the exclusive provider of collector auto insurance to the more than 17,000 NCCC member ... Continue reading

Staten Island Students Win Opportunity to Represent New York at National Automotive Technology Competition

Staten Island Students Win Opportunity to Represent New York at National Automotive Technology Competition

$3 Million Dollars in Scholarships & Prizes Up for Grabs NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- Daniel Sin and Thomas Ulitto, seniors at Tottenville High School, finished first place in the New York State Finals of the National Automotive Technology Competition and have won the right to represent New York in the National Finals. The Nat ... Continue reading

TI Automotive Gets $140 Million in New Contracts

TI Automotive Gets $140 Million in New Contracts

WARREN, Mich.--Feb. 12, 2004--TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of automotive fluid storage and delivery systems, recently was awarded contracts representing more than $140 million in new brake and fuel line business from several automakers in Europe, including Fiat, Ford, Opel and Peugeot. The work includes ... Continue reading

Tower Automotive Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2003 Results, Provides 2004 Outlook

Tower Automotive Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2003 Results, Provides 2004 Outlook

NOVI, Mich.--Feb. 12, 2004--Tower Automotive, Inc. today announced fourth-quarter revenues of $717 million, compared with $682 million in the fourth quarter of 2002. The company reported a net loss of $25 million, or $(0.43) per diluted share, for the quarter versus net income for the fourth quarter of 2002 of $17 mill ... Continue reading

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2003 Results

XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2003 Results

XM Adds Over 1 Million Subscribers in 2003, Ending Year with 1,360,228 Subscribers 2003 Revenues Hit $92 Million XM Raises Capital and Strengthens Balance Sheet WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, ... Continue reading

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