Coach Industries Group `CIGI' Secures $3.0 Million Commercial Fleet Services Contract
DAVIE, Fla.--April 14, 2005--Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) ("Coach") a holding company focused on providing financial services and the manufacturing of luxury limousine and specialty vehicles for Commercial Fleet Operators, announced today that the Company secured a $3.0 million commercial fleet services ag ... Continue reading
Delphi to Announce First Quarter Earnings Results on May 13
WHAT: Delphi Corp. will host a briefing and conference call for news media representatives, institutional investors and security analysts to discuss Delphi's first quarter 2005 earnings results and its outlook for the second quarter and calendar year 2005. WHO: Delphi's Chairman and CEO J.T. Battenberg III and Delphi's ... Continue reading
Vegas always a favorite for Richie Stevens
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 VEGAS ALWAYS A FAVORITE FOR RICHIE STEVENS LAS VEGAS (April ... Continue reading
Alcan Opens Aluminum Bumper Manufacturing Plant in Quebec, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--April 14, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Alcan Incorporated announced earlier this month the opening of its new $25 million aluminum bumper beam manufacturing plant. For details on this development view the entire article at www.industri ... Continue reading
Budget Signs as Sponsor of the Tom Joyner Morning Show 'Sky Shows'
New Budget Program to Raise Money for Historical Black Colleges and Universities PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 14 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the Tom Joyner Morning Show "Sky Shows," a series of live remote broadcasts of the nation's #1 syndicated urban morning show. The shows are fre ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14 -- In celebration of the 21st anniversary of the lifesaving 21 Minimum Drinking Age Act and the 21st birthday of the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan minivans, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Chrysler Group launched a 21-city tour, "21 Turns 21: Lifesaving Milestones." Ch ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. To Present at the Goldman Sachs Fifth Annual Small-Cap Retail Conference
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 14 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, announced that it will present at the Goldman Sachs Fifth Annual Small-Cap Retail Conference on April 20, 2005 at 11:20 a.m. The presentation will be webcast live and archived for 60 days. To acc ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes March Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--April 14, 2005--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for March 2005: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Month Quarter --------------------------------------- -------------------------- (millions, except per share amounts) 2005 2004 ... Continue reading
SUV Owners of America Available for Comment as ESUVEE Visits Texas Motor Speedway
DALLAS, April 14 -- Are Texas' nearly two million SUV owners getting the message? As ESUVEE, the mascot for a nationwide sport utility vehicle safety education campaign, makes its way to Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, April 15, SUV Owners of America will be available to comment on the campaign and its messages. While ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Amends and Restates Lease to Expand Exton, Pennsylvania Campus
Expanded Exton Facility Will Accommodate Additional Program Offerings PHOENIX, April 14 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced that it has amended and restated its long-term lease agreement to expand its campus facility located in Exton, Pennsylvania. The ex ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., April 14 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it's Chief Executive Officer, William G. Rankin, will make a presentation at the Merriman Curhan Ford & Co.'s Next-Generation Energy Conference on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. Mr. ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--April 14, 2005--The Automobile Club of Southern California's "Great Battery Roundup(R)" is about to get under way, and the Club is urging Southern California motorists to scour garages, carports and yards for used vehicle, motorcycle, boat and airplane batteries, and donate them at designated recycling sit ... Continue reading
ALLETE Properties Owns Significant Acreage in Fastest Growing U.S. County
DULUTH, Minn.--April 14, 2005--ALLETE's real estate business, Florida-based ALLETE Properties, Inc., owns approximately 15,000 acres of real estate located in and around the nation's fastest growing county, according to new population figures released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau report said that Flagler ... Continue reading
Amicus Supports North West Company Affected by Longbridge
LONDON, April 14 -- AAT suppliers of car components to MG Rover have announced 40% reduction in their workforce and recommending short time working. Amicus Britain's largest private sector union met with management at AAT, Accrington yesterday (Wednesday 13th April) to discuss a proposed 60 job losses and short time wo ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 1st Quarter 2005 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., April 14 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced the unaudited results of the first quarter of 2005. 1st Quarter (in thousands except per share data) 2005 2004 13 weeks ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Las Vegas pre-race press release
Sixth Annual NHRA Nationals The Strip At Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nevada Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Ready to Roll the Dice A Confident Pedregon Heads to Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nev. (April 13, 2005) Cruz Pedregon and the Advance Auto P ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 14 -- On April 5, 2005, the class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against Collins & Aikman Corp. . The complaint alleges violations of federal securities laws, Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces Release and Webcast of 2005 First-Quarter Results
HOUSTON--April 14, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, announced that it plans to release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005, prior to the market open on Wednesday, May 4. Executive management will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the First Quarter of 2005
CORALVILLE, Iowa--April 14, 2005--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. Gross revenues for the quarter increased 11.1% to $118.7 million from $106.8 million in the first quarter of 2004. Net income increased 15.0% to $15.1 million from $13.1 million in the ... Continue reading
President of Land Rover Owners' Club Organized Fundraising Effort in North Carolina to Help Philanthropic Adventurers' Cause SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 14 -- What goes around, comes around. Last summer, Jeff Conrad of Houston helped organized a drive to raise money for charity. Today, his name was drawn as the winner of ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--April 14, 2005--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced record first quarter net earnings of $47 million for 2005, or diluted earnings per share of 57 cents, a 44% increase over 2004 first quarter earnings of $33 million, or 40 cents per diluted share. Total operating revenue for the current quarte ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Brand Recognizes America's Heroes with Opportunity to Receive New Jeep Grand Cherokee
Heroes Among the First of 12 Being Recognized Across the Country AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14 -- Jeep announced today the first four nominees for the "Jeep(R) Heroes Nomination Program." The nation-wide program honors military, police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who deliver exemplary, unique a ... Continue reading
Tour Stops in Troy and Ferndale Schools Monday, April 18 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Chrysler Group will visit Troy High School and Ferndale High School on Monday, April 18 at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., respectively, to raise awareness among teens of the perils of underage drin ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL Expands North American Product Offerings
DETROIT, April 14 -- MANN+HUMMEL, a major global leader in filtration and supplier of automotive air and fluid management systems and components, is expanding its product development, testing and manufacturing operations in North America. Claude Mathieu, president and chief executive officer of MANN+HUMMEL USA, INC not ... Continue reading
Hello, I'm monitoring stories being published around the World Congress and saw the investment in France story Auto Channel ran. I've attached a rundown of technical stories we prepared for the show that are available at the DuPont booth there. If anything is of interest to you, I can send the full release, most have p ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & WOODBURY, N.Y.--April 14, 2005--Secured Services Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SSVC), the Company, and Allegent Technology Group, today announced that Bristol West has installed SolventView(TM), Allegent's groundbreaking network security technology, to provide integration and central control of the network secur ... Continue reading
Snap-on to Webcast 2005 First-Quarter Results Conference Call
KENOSHA, Wis.--April 14, 2005--Snap-on Incorporated expects to release 2005 first-quarter results on Thursday, April 21, 2005. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 9:00 a.m. EDT on April 21. The call, with accompanying slides, will be Webcast live via the Internet. To access the Webcast, visit www.s ... Continue reading
Stoneridge, Inc. to Broadcast Its First-Quarter 2005 Conference Call on the Web
WARREN, Ohio, April 14 -- Stoneridge, Inc. will broadcast its 2005 first-quarter earnings conference call live over the Internet on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time with President and CEO, Gerald Pisani and CFO, Joseph Mallak. What: Stoneridge, Inc. First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: Thursd ... Continue reading
Subaru upgrades to the latest version of Xelus' global planning solution in support of hundreds of dealerships and distributors nationwide ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 14 -- Xelus, Inc., the leading provider of Service Parts Management and Reverse Supply Chain solutions to Global 1000 corporations, today announced that Subar ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--April 14, 2005--Superior Industries International, Inc. plans to release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 at approximately 8:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 22, 2005. Superior has scheduled a conference call at 1:00 p.m. EDT that day to discuss its results for the quarter. A l ... Continue reading
Taylor Devices Announces Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., April 14 -- Taylor Devices, Inc. announced today that it had 3rd quarter net earnings (loss) of ($42,545), down from last year's 3rd quarter earnings of $55,862. Net Earnings for the 1st nine months were $44,542, up sharply from last year's net earnings (loss) of ($262,712). Sales for the 3rd qua ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., April 14 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its first-quarter 2005 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, May 5, 2005. The Company has scheduled a conference call to occur the same day at 9:00 a.m., where John C. Plant, president and chief executive offi ... Continue reading
Visteon to Release First-Quarter 2005 Financial Results By Teleconference and Webcast
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 14 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will release its first-quarter 2005 financial results at 8 a.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, April 27, via PR Newswire. At 10 a.m. (EDT), a conference call is scheduled to discuss th ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Makeovers Help Parents Go From Zero to Nifty
--For millions of Americans who grew up in the boom days of television, James Dean and The Fonz are still the last word in cool. The words mom and dad hardly invoke the same reaction. Until now. In today's TV world where makeover madness is the fast track to instant style, even mom and dad now can go from fool to cool ... Continue reading
Bob, the fourth release of 7. Yours truly, Francis Lieder PRISM North America 313-583-8105 Contacts: Carole Davies Bruce McLaughlan DuPont Automotive PRISM public relations Tel: 248-583-8112 Tel: 313-583-8093 Fax: 248-583-4556 Fax: 313-583-8086 carole.a.davies@usa.dupont.com bmclaughlan@prismteam.com DETROIT, April, 12 ... Continue reading
New DuPont Technology Gives Auto Safety Glass a New "Look"
Bob, the fifth of 7 releases. Note at close specifies where high-res images can be downloaded. Yours truly, Francis Lieder PRISM North America 313-583-8105 Contact: Carole Davies Bruce McLaughlan DuPont Automotive PRISM Public Relations Tel: 248-583-8112 Tel: 313-583-8093 Fax: 248-583-4556 Fax: 313-583-8084 carole.a.da ... Continue reading
Innovative Engine Part for Toyota Generates Fuel Savings
Bob, the 7th of 7 DuPont releases. Yours truly, Francis Lieder PRISM North America 313-583-8105 Contacts: Carole Davies Bruce McLaughlan DuPont Automotive PRISM public relations Tel: 248-583-8112 Tel: 313-583-8093 Fax: 248-583-4556 Fax: 313-583-8086 carole.a.davies@usa.dupont.com bmclaughlan@prismteam.com TROY, Mich., ... Continue reading
CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Announce Recall of ATVs
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled pr ... Continue reading
2005 Detroit Science Gala On May 13 at The New Detroit Science Center
Co-Founder of Apple Computer Steve Wozniak will be Keynote Speaker at Annual Event to Support Better Science Education in Michigan DETROIT, April 14 -- Celebrate science, engineering and technology at the 2005 Annual Detroit Science Gala, featuring Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer who often is credited for " ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 14, 2005; Pontiac tapped into the talents of hopeful executives on NBC's The Apprentice to help kick off an early order program for the Solstice roadster, which will be available this summer. More than just a simple task on the show, the winning team's work will be the centerpiece of a campaign to sell t ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--April 14, 2005--Navistar International Corporation today announced that its operating company International Truck and Engine Corporation in partnership with SanYang Industry Company LTD of Taiwan won a five-year contract worth approximately $400 million U.S. for the delivery of up to 5,000 trucks to ... Continue reading
A Milestone Year for Spartan Chassis at FDIC
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 14 -- 2005 marks the 25th year of participation at the Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the 30th anniversary for Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. . Ironically, in 2005 there are also 25 trucks on display at FDIC with Spartan platfo ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Introduces New SE Series, Completes Product Line
BRANDON, S.D., April 14 -- Leading fire and rescue vehicle maker Crimson Fire, Inc. is introducing its SE Series of fire trucks in conjunction with the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind., April 11 - April 16. The SE Series, specifically designed and priced for middle-market fire departm ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Aerials Debuts New 75' Aerial at FDIC
BRANDON, S.D., April 14 -- The most innovative aerial in the industry has a new sibling. Building on the success of its flagship product, Crimson Fire Aerials (http://www.crimson-fire.com/ ) is unveiling a new 75' aerial. Crimson is displaying the production model of its first-ever 75' aerial this week at the Fire Depa ... Continue reading
Road Rescue Introduces New, All-Aluminum Duramedic Ambulance
MARION, S.C., April 14 -- Road Rescue, Inc. (http://www.roadrescue.com/ ), a leading engineer and manufacturer of modular ambulances and specialty vehicles, is displaying its first "all aluminum" Duramedic ambulance this week at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Ind., April 11 - April 1 ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Reports Record First Quarter Fire Truck Orders at FDIC
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 14 -- Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it secured 217 orders for its custom fire truck chassis in the first quarter of 2005. The order intake was the most ever for Spartan in a single quarter and spanned more than a dozen OEMs. Spartan Chassis said its reco ... Continue reading
Loans Secured by Car Titles Trap Borrowers in Cycle of Debt, According to National Consumer Experts
CRL/CFA Report Calls for Stronger State Protections Washington, April 14 -- Cash-strapped families risk losing their cars in the latest form of high-cost small lending spreading across America, according to a new report from the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and Consumer Federation of America (CFA). Borrowers wh ... Continue reading
Navistar in Partnership on $400 Million Taiwan Military Contract
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--April 14, 2005--Navistar International Corporation today announced that its operating company International Truck and Engine Corporation in partnership with SanYang Industry Company LTD of Taiwan won a five-year contract worth approximately $400 million U.S. for the delivery of up to 5,000 trucks to ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie Size can have advantages, particularly for a pickup. And the Dodge Dakota has always been unique from a size standpoint. Larger than the compacts, but smaller than any full-size truck, the Dakota was the first mid-sized pickup. As most compact ... Continue reading
Forbes' Flint Flogs LATimes' Neil
In an article released today Forbes.com's Jerry Flint tells it like it is...no not GM but the LA Times reported who caused the current "pulltheads" contreversey. In tis hard hitting oppinion piece Mr.Flint takes on the jouralistic integrety of the former Pulitzer Prize winning writer. Here is an excerpt from the articl ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Beefed-Up Wireless System With On-Star Like Capabilities and G-Sound
TOKYO April 14, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. announced Thursday a beefed up wireless system for cars that can call an ambulance when an air bag opens, play thousands of karaoke tunes and send a mobile phone message when a car door is left unlocked. G-Book Al ... Continue reading
Copart Continues Southeast Expansion
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--April 13, 2005--Copart, Inc. , the largest provider of vehicle salvage disposition services in the United States, today formally announced the replacement of its temporary facility previously located in Newnan, Georgia with a greenfield facility located off Highway 20 in Loganville, Georgia, approxim ... Continue reading
Gentex's SmartBeam(TM) Wins 2005 PACE Award
ZEELAND, Mich., April 13 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has received a prestigious 2005 Automotive News PACE Award. The award was presented Monday night in a ceremony at Detroit's Max Fisher Theater in recognition of SmartBeam(TM) ... Continue reading
''Be There'' Campaign Conveys Adventure and Freedom of Magellan GPS Products;
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--April 13, 2005--Thales' navigation business, maker of Magellan brand consumer GPS products, today announced the launch of its global "Be There" marketing campaign: a multi-faceted program that encapsulates a sense of adventure and enjoyment of outdoor and driving journeys while distinguishing the M ... Continue reading
Who Can You Trust to Fix Your Car?; Tips on Finding a Reliable Repair Shop
LOS ANGELES--April 13, 2005--Trying to find a good mechanic or service center to repair your vehicle can be daunting. How do you know if you've found a good mechanic? How do you go about researching a good repair shop? Studies show that one of the most important factors for customers when choosing a repair facility is ... Continue reading
Tax Refunds Can Help Upside-Down Car Buyers Drive Out of Negative Equity
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 13 -- People getting tax refunds this year are averaging amounts of $2,210 according to the IRS*. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, suggests that consumers could wisely use this "found" money to pay down their car loans. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces New Partnership With XM Satellite Radio
Zipcar, The North American Car-sharing Leader, Becomes First to Provide Drivers and Passengers with XM Satellite Radio CAMBRIDGE, Mass., and WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Zipcar, the country's largest provider of cars for use by the hour or day, and XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, have p ... Continue reading
Bull Market for GPS Fleet Management Systems
Discrete Wireless Announces 2000th Customer - Installed At More Than 300 New Businesses in March Alone ATLANTA, April 13 -- Atlanta-based Discrete Wireless, Inc. a leading provider of GPS Fleet Management Systems, today announced that the company now provides its hosted GPS fleet management system to over 2000 business ... Continue reading
FEV Refines New Quiet Diesel Powerplant
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 -- FEV played a key role in the development of a "quiet" six-cylinder diesel engine that soon will be available on the Jaguar S-Type sedan. The engine, refined and validated by FEV, will be displayed at the company's exhibit during the 2005 SAE World Congress, April 11-14, at Cobo Center i ... Continue reading
IDOT Kicking Off One of the Nation's Largest Clean Air Construction Projects
Unveils Implementation of the Dan Ryan Health and Environmental Focus Group Recommendations WHO: Tim Martin, Secretary of Transportation Renee Cipriano, Director, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Deborah Sawyer, President, EDI Michael Scott, President, Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools Greg Was ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Looks to Double Up in Las Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Looks to Double Up in Las Vegas GM Performance Parts Team Aims for First Vegas Win at SummitRacing,com Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., April 12, 2005 - For the first time this season, the 2005 POWERade Drag Racing Series will be competing ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Monthly Average Gas Price Soars to New Record; AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
IRVING, Texas--April 13, 2005--After breaking the previous all-time record high average price for self-serve regular gasoline in March, fuel prices have skyrocketed an additional 22 cents a gallon to $2.169 - a new monthly all-time record price. The current average is also 52 cents higher than last year's monthly avera ... Continue reading
Byrider Used Car Buying Experience Tops New Car Dealers
New Computerized Customer Survey Finds 95-Percent Satisfaction Levels CARMEL, Ind., April 13 -- Used car buyers at J.D. Byrider, the nation's largest used car franchise, are reporting 95-percent satisfaction with their car buying experience, topping the ratings for buyers at new car dealerships. The findings come from ... Continue reading
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