SAN FRANCISCO January 14, 2004; Rachel Konrad writing for the AP reported that in a decision that could cast scrutiny over Internet search engines and online advertisers, a federal appeals court Wednesday reinstated a trademark infringement lawsuit by Playboy Enterprises Inc. against Netscape Communications Inc. A thre ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 14, 2004--The Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable February 18, 2004 to shareholders of record February 3, 2004. The company has approximately 27.5 million shares outstanding. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (ww ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Present at Investor Conference on January 16
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Jan. 14, 2004-- Live Webcast at 11:50 a.m. ET Arctic Cat Inc. will participate in the Sixth Annual ICR XChange, Leisure and Lifestyle Conference at The Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif., on January 16, at 8:50 a.m. PT (11:50 a.m. ET). Arctic Cat's Chairman and Chief Exec ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Invests Approximately $203 Million In Q403 and Increases 2004 Earnings Guidance
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 14 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that the Company has completed approximately $203 million of investments during the fourth quarter, bringing total investments for the year to approximately $333 million. T ... Continue reading
Commerce Seeks Approval for 5% AAA Discount for 2004
WEBSTER, Mass.--Jan. 14, 2004--The Commerce Insurance Company announced today that it has filed with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance for a five percent (5%) discount from the 2004 private passenger automobile fixed and established rates for AAA members in Massachusetts. If approved by the Division of Insurance, ... Continue reading
Continental Tire North America Optimizes Tire Distribution
HANOVER, Germany and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 14 -- In a sign that Continental AG is moving ahead with the reorganization of its passenger tire business in North America, Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) and Exel announced today that they have agreed to form a strategic partnership in the area of tire distribut ... Continue reading
International Speedway To Webcast Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 14 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") invites you to listen to the Company's fiscal 2003 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call. The call will be Webcast on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. An archive of the Webcast will be ... Continue reading
LSI Industries Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Conference Call
CINCINNATI--Jan. 14, 2004--LSI Industries Inc. today announced that it will conduct a conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, January 21, 2004 to discuss the fiscal 2004 second quarter operating results. Individuals interested in participating in this conference call hosted by Bob Ready should call 800-27 ... Continue reading
Noble International Agrees to Purchase LWI, Inc.
WARREN, Mich., Jan. 14 -- Noble International, Inc. ("Noble") announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Laser Welding International, Inc. ("LWI"). LWI, based in Clinton Township, Michigan, is a supplier of laser-welded blanks (LWB) to General Motors. The transaction is structured as a stock purchase, ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Reports Higher Sales, Strong Profitability for First Quarter 2004
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 14 -- Riviera Tool Co. (AMEX:RTC) today reported its fifth consecutive quarter of improved sales and income. The Grand Rapids, Mich. designer and manufacturer of stamping die systems said that net sales nearly doubled, rising 91.6 percent to $8.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2004, c ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 14, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). In the early 1990's, automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) began to rethink their overall operating premise. Historically, these industrial North American giants had the run of the pla ... Continue reading
Veltri Metal Products, Inc. Files for Court Protection
TROY, Mich., Jan. 14 -- On January 13, 2004, Veltri Metal Products, Inc. filed a voluntary petition seeking relief under Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Detroit, Michigan and its Canadian subsidiary, Veltri Metal Products Co., commenced a proceeding under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("C ... Continue reading
Louisville KY Ad Fed Sponsors License Plate Design Competition
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Jan. 14, 2004--The Advertising Federation of Louisville announced today that it is sponsoring a competition to design a new license plate for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Proceeds from purchases of the new license plate will benefit the Ad Fed's minority scholarship program, to encourage minorities to ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 9:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, February 4, 2004. AAM's Co-Founder, Chair ... Continue reading
AMI Semiconductor Joins FlexRay Consortium
-- AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal products and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial sectors, today announced its associate membership to the FlexRay(TM) Consortium -- a move that will further strengthen the company's support ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--Jan. 14, 2004--AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal products and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial sectors, today announced its associate membership to the FlexRay Consortium(TM) -- a move that will further str ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Honors Top Global Suppliers
* Top Suppliers in Eight Categories Honored for Benchmark Levels of Quality, Cost, Technology and Supply * Global Procurement & Supply Organization Enhancing Global Coordination Between DaimlerChrysler and Supply Base AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 14 -- Eight suppliers to DaimlerChrysler were recognized for their outstandi ... Continue reading
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Jan. 14, 2004--The United States Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted Allstate Insurance Company and Sterling Autobody Centers' request for a preliminary injunction against enforcement of several provisions of Texas House Bill 1131, saying the restrictions violate Allstate ... Continue reading
Asia's Largest Air Compressor and Automotive Service Station Equipment Manufacturer Achieves Rapid ROI, Competitive Advantage with Autodesk Software SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 14 -- Autodesk, Inc. , the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that Elgi Equipments Limited, a global mar ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Mass.--Jan. 14, 2004--- China-based firm switches from 2D drawings to 3D software industry standard cutting design time, fueling collaboration with customers Joinease Industries Ltd., a Hong Kong-based global plastic injection molding manufacturer, is replacing its 2D design tools with SolidWorks(R) 3D mechani ... Continue reading
Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. Announces Renewal of Purchase Orders in Venezuela
GIVATAYIM, Israel, Jan. 14 -- Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. (BULLETIN BOARD: NXUS) , a leading provider of Stolen Vehicle Retrieval services, announced today that its Venezuelan customer renewed its purchase orders after approximately two years. The Company received purchase orders of over US$800,000 for the purchase o ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 14, 2004--puraDYN Filter Technologies Incorporated (AMEX:PFT), the global bypass oil filtration system provider, announced today it has received ISO 9001:2000 certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO 9001:2000 is a series of internationally-accepted, mul ... Continue reading
Telenor Networks Drastically Reduces Wholesale Order Processing Time Using Siebel Communications 7.5
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Jan. 14, 2004-- Norway's Leading Telecommunications Company Records Three-fold Increase in Weekly Orders Using Online Ordering System Siebel Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of multichannel business applications software, today announced that Telenor Networks has reduced the time to enter and valid ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces the Election of Directors
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Jan. 14, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc. today announced the election of Irvin E. Aal and the reelection of Joseph W. England to the board of directors at the Company's annual shareholders' meeting held last night. Irvin Aal was elected to Winnebago Industries' board for a three-year term. He replac ... Continue reading
Safelite Group Announces Senior Leadership Promotions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- Safelite Group, a leading provider of claims management and auto glass solutions, recently announced promotions of several key executives. The promotions, which include the newly created positions of Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Fulfillment and Chief Client Officer, follow the c ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler To Build New PT Cruiser Convertible In Mexico - Ole'
MEXICO CITY January 14, 2003; Amy Guthrie writing for Dow Jones reported that DaimlerChrysler AG said Wednesday it has begun producing the convertible version of the PT Cruiser in its Toluca, Mexico, plant. In a press release, the German-American car maker said the project called for $45 million in upgrades and equipme ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Product Innovation Earns Truck Sales & Leasing Terrific Twenty Award
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- Dana Corporation announced today that its new Spicer(R) E-series steer axle lineup and its recent LMSTM wheel-end improvements have been recognized as two of the 20 best product introductions of 2003 by Truck Sales & Leasing magazine. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) T ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced it will be offering an expert-led workshop around CRM profit opportunities in automotive retailing. The workshop will be open to automotive retailers attending the 2004 National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) convention in Las Vegas, Janu ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Finance Leadership Appointments
TROY, Mich., Jan. 14 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announces that Robert (Rob) Guy has been named vice president of Finance for the company's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group, and that Marc Pensa has been named vice president of Finance for ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group. Both men will ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Sponsor S60 R GT Team
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 14 -- Following a record-breaking sales year in 2003, Volvo Cars of North America will take the battle for supremacy in the premium car market into a totally new 'arena' for 2004 -- the racetracks of the USA. The company's first foray into racing in the US will be spearheaded by a retailer-backed f ... Continue reading
News Release: Bridgestone/Firestone Signs "Official Tire" Agreement with The Milwaukee Mile
Media contacts: Charla Sasser Jim Tretow Bridgestone/Firestone Milwaukee Mile Phone: (615) 937-3341 Phone: (414) 453-5761 sassercharla@bfusa.com <mailto:sassercharla@bfusa.com> jtretow@milwaukeemile.com <mailto:jtretow@milwaukeemile.com> Bridgestone/Firestone Signs "Official Tire" Agreement with The Milwaukee Mile NASH ... Continue reading
Auto Financial Group Forms Partnership with Membership Marketing Support Services
HOUSTON--Jan. 14, 2004--Auto Financial Group, an online provider of residual-based financing products for credit unions, announced today that it has formed a partnership with Membership Marketing Support Services, a Pennsylvania-based company that specializes in credit union marketing. The companies have joined forces ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Daytona Test Jan. 14, 2004
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 PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION II DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 14, 2004 BRIAN VICKERS, NO. 25 GMAC CH ... Continue reading
Professional Truck Drivers and AAA Demonstrate Safety Measures for Nashville Drivers
Mack Truck's Program Visits Nashville to Save Lives on Local Highways Thousands of vehicles travel I-40 through Nashville each day. Most automobile drivers were never taught what they can do to avoid initiating an accident with a tractor-trailer. Who: AAA Auto Club South, Professional truck drivers, the Tennessee Depar ... Continue reading
Finalists for DAC Athlete of Year Announced Today at Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 14 -- Twelve of Michigan's most talented scholar-athletes will be introduced today when the Detroit Athletic Club announces the finalists for its Michigan High School Athlete of the Year Award. The announcement will take place at noon during a press conference held at the Dodge display at the North Americ ... Continue reading
Gas Prices at Unusually High Levels for January, According to AAA Chicago
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 14, 2004 -- At a time of year when motorists historically receive a break at the pumps, gas prices are on the rise. According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois now averages $1.59 per gallon, which is up 7 cents from this time la ... Continue reading
TRAVIS SAUTER EYES MOVE TO ASA LATE MODEL SERIES
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Stock Split
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Jan. 14, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc., , the leading United States (U.S.) motor home manufacturer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 2 for 1 split of the Company's common stock effective on March 5, 2004 to shareholders of record on February 20, 2004. The stock split will ... Continue reading
Peter Butterfield: Kia Wants to Improve Quality Image - Hello Peter Here We Are- TACH Can Help!
DEARBORN, Mich. January 14, 2004; Norihiko Shirouzu writing for Dow Jones reported that Kia Motors Corp. of South Korea knows American consumers view its cars as being prone to quality glitches, and it plans to "make an aggressive move" in the next few years to overcome that problem, said a senior company sales executi ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Offers Advice For Snowy Commutes
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 14 -- With heavy snows now, followed by frigid temperatures predicted in much of the state later this week, AAA Michigan advises motorists to take care with their vehicles and themselves. As of 11 a.m. today (Jan. 14), AAA's Emergency Road Service staff has assisted more than 1,100 motorists stran ... Continue reading
Nevada's 2004 RV Adventure Campaign Promotion Will Seek 'Your Koolest RV Moment'
CARSON CITY, Nev., Jan. 14 -- Nevada's new 2004 RV Adventure promotion to attract recreational vehicle travelers to the state will feature a photo contest called "Your Koolest RV Moment" that will award an evaporative cooler and other prizes to the winners, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt announced today. (Logo: http://www.news ... Continue reading
Purolator Unveils BASS Tournament Boat & Truck
Who: Purolator, a primary national brand of ArvinMeritor, Inc., is now a primary sponsor of BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing. What: Photo opportunity to view the first unveiling of the new Purolator BASS tournament boat and truck. Employees of ArvinMeritor's Purolator and their families, and a representati ... Continue reading
Open Wheel Racing Series Not Concerned about IRL Non-Disclosure Agreement
OPEN WHEEL RACING SERIES, LLC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wendy Gabers Phone: 517-337-2600 OPEN WHEEL RACING SERIES NOT CONCERNED ABOUT IRL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT LANSING, Mich. (Jan 14, 2004) Open Wheel Racing Series, LLC (³OWRS²) partners today indicated that they are not concerned by the information that t ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 14 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced a base price of $94,600 for its 2004 Phaeton W12 ultra luxury sedan that is now available for individual orders in a variety of luxurious configurations at some 225 Volkswagen dealerships across the country. permanent all-wheel- drive system; a ... Continue reading
'Drive' Her Wild This Valentine's Day With a Gift From Godiva
Luxury Chocolatier's 'Symphony in Red' Collection Offers Chance to Escape in Not-Yet-Available All-New BMW 6 Series Coupe NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- Looking to rev up your Valentine's Day this year? Look no further than Godiva. The luxury chocolatier's eighth annual Valentine's Day promotion features a Grand Prize that's sur ... Continue reading
Gil de Ferran and Roger Penske to Be Honored for 2003 Victory in Indianapolis CHICAGO, Jan. 14 -- Their May 2003 victory at the Indianapolis 500 has earned Gil de Ferran and Roger Penske the BorgWarner Championship Driver's Trophy and BorgWarner Team Owner's Trophy, respectively. BorgWarner Chairman and CEO Tim Mangane ... Continue reading
Toyota and GM Extend Technology Pact
TOKYO January 14, 2004; Yoshio Takahashi writing for Dow Jones reported that Toyota Motor Corp. and General Motors Corp. agreed to extend their alliance to develop environmentally friendly technology for two more years, a Toyota executive said at a gathering with journalists Wednesday. The two auto makers initially agr ... Continue reading
Ford Raises New Car Incentives- January 2004
DETROIT, Jan 14, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. announced a new consumer incentives program on Wednesday, hoping to lure more customers into showrooms with better deals on its cars and trucks. The enhanced deals follow new incentives unveiled last week by Ford's cross-town rival General Motors Corp., which ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Daytona Test Jan 13
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 PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION II DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 13, 2004 BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERST ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins New Mercedes Contract Worth $750 Million
Will support full vehicle E/ED systems development for C-Class WUPPERTAL, Germany, Jan. 14 -- Delphi Corp. has earned significant electrical/electronic distribution (E/ED) system content on the next generation Mercedes C-Class scheduled for introduction in 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF00 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Dealers Confident Spend Money To Make Money
DEARBORN, Mich. January 13, 2004; Reuters reported a surge in spending by its U.S. dealers could provide a sorely needed boost in sales for DaimlerChrysler's (XETRA:DCXGn.DE - News; NYSE:DCX - News) Chrysler division, the automaker said on Tuesday. Gary Dilts, senior vice president of sales at Chrysler, said the spendi ... Continue reading
General Motors, Duke University to Partner on Project for Fuel-Cell Technology Efforts
DETROIT January 13, 2004; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. and Duke University have agreed on a multiyear teaching and research project to further efforts to develop fuel-cell technology by 2010, the automaker and university said Tuesday. Duke's Fuqua School of Business will lead the project with participation ... Continue reading
Dodge Notes January 13, 2004: Daytona Preseason Thunder Cup Test
Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper Preseason Thunder. NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Clear!Blue Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004. PAGE 1. ... Continue reading
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Selects Partner for Automotive Auction
Choice of Gooding & Company in Keeping With Event's Quality, Prestige and Exclusivity PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Jan. 13 -- The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has announced the selection of Gooding & Company to conduct the Concours' collectable automobile auction on August 15, 2004. First held in 1990, the auction at the ... Continue reading
AutoZone Enhances Top Management Team
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 13 -- AutoZone, Inc. today announced new responsibilities and additions to the company's senior management team. Mike Longo, currently Senior Vice President of Store Operations, AZ Commercial and ALLDATA has been named the company's new Senior Vice President, Growth Initiatives. An eleven year vete ... Continue reading
Subaru 2005 Outback Classified as Light Truck
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 13, 2004 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today released the following statement in response to various media reports regarding the vehicle classification of its new Outback Sedan and Wagon: The primary reason the 2005 model year Outback will be classified according to NHTSA as a light duty truck is b ... Continue reading
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