CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 14, 2003--American Tire Distributors, Inc., a nationwide distributor of tires, wheels and automotive accessories, today announced its operating results for the quarter ended March 29, 2003. Sales for the first quarter improved 2.4% or $6.1 million, amid an industry-wide slowdown, to $257.7 million ... Continue reading
Bentley Arnage T Film Wins 2003 Telly Award
New DVD Trains Dealer Network and Informs Consumers About the World's Most Powerful Production Sedan, the Next Generation Bentley Arnage ATLANTA, May 14 -- Bentley Motors has been awarded a coveted "Telly" for its production of "Arnage T: The Ultimate Driver's Bentley". Produced by Gary Pietruszewski, Bentley Franchise ... Continue reading
Ceradyne Receives Multi-Year Commitment to Purchase Additional Ceramic Components for Diesel Engines
COSTA MESA, Calif.--May 14, 2003-- Receives $1.4 Million Initial Order, Estimates Four-Year Potential at $26 Million Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) today announced that it has received a multi-year commitment from its largest diesel engine components customer to purchase sintered reaction bonded silicon nitride (SRBSN) ceram ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Receives Industry Honors for Axle Technology
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 14 -- Dana Corporation announced today that its new Spicer(R) E-1462I steer axle has been recognized as one of the best product introductions of the past year by Heavy Duty Trucking and Truck Sales & Leasing magazines. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Heavy Duty Trucking hono ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins Five SAE Environmental Excellence in Transportation Awards
TROY, Mich., May 14 -- Delphi Corp. was awarded five Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) Awards by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The awards were won for the categories of stationary energy and emissions, mobile energy, new methods and tools, materials development and usage, and emissions and p ... Continue reading
PRINCETON, N.J., May 14 -- Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ, www.exide.com) , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, recently secured a new contract agreement with 3G Infrastructure Services AB (3GIS) to supply batteries for the Swedish 3G/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). 3GIS ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Appoints Roger Howsmon as Senior Vice President - Housing Group
RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 14 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today the appointment of Roger L. Howsmon to senior vice president - Housing Group. Howsmon will be responsible for all functions of the Com ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 14, 2003-- $100 Million Investor Equity Raised; On Track to Acquire $250 Million of Equipment ICON Capital Corp., a major sponsor and manager of publicly registered equipment leasing investment programs, today announced the completion of ICON Income Fund Nine, LLC ("ICON Nine"). The fund raised $100 milli ... Continue reading
Hyundai Online Ads Produce Quantifiable Increases in Initial Customer Awareness, Intent to Purchase, Favorable Brand Perception NEW YORK, May 14 -- Lightningcast, Inc. (www.lightningcast.com), the industry leader in advertising technology and services for interactive broadcasters, today announced the results of a study ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore., May 14 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. announced today that it has opened Lithia Hyundai of Fort Collins. After being a part of Lithia Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge of Fort Collins, the Hyundai store is now a brand new "stand alone" store. It is the first of its kind in Northern Colorado. Lithia Hyundai of Fort Collins is ... Continue reading
Move Over Satellite Radio, Satellite TV is Coming to the American Car!
Revolutionary TracVision(R) A5 Antenna Makes Live Satellite TV a Reality in Automobiles Driving Throughout the United States MIDDLETOWN, R.I., May 14 -- While new satellite radio services launched over the past year claim to be the most advanced automobile entertainment available, KVH Industries has taken automotive mu ... Continue reading
Realization's Software to Drive CIE Automotive Projects
Concerto Software to Cut Lead Times and Cost at Egana Unit SILICON VALLEY, Calif., May 14 -- Realization Technologies today announced that CIE Automotive has selected its Concerto software to manage projects at the Egana unit. Constraints Management Group, a consulting company, will implement the software. CIE Automoti ... Continue reading
Syntegra Appoints Senior Executives to Advance Global Vertical Strategy
ARDEN HILLS, Minn.--May 14, 2003--Syntegra, the $900 million leader in business transformation, change management and systems integration - has appointed three senior executives to advance implementation of the company's global vertical strategy and to strengthen the company's strategic focus. The three appointments ar ... Continue reading
Today's Events in Southern California
LOS ANGELES--May 14, 2003--Following is a listing of media and community events for Wednesday, May 14: ----------------------------------------------------------- --------- WHAT: 6th Annual Strictly Business Lunch -- With the California economy showing few signs of recovery, JVS is honoring people and businesses who ar ... Continue reading
Toshiba Extends High Luminosity White LED Offering With Addition of Bluish Green and Purple LEDs
New Colors Offer Stable Light Source With High Luminosity, and Build Upon Award Winning White LED Technology for Use in Instrument Panels and Other Illumination Applications IRVINE, Calif., May 14 -- Reinforcing its leadership in LED lamp development, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* together with it ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Webcast 2003 Annual Stockholders Meeting
DETROIT--May 14, 2003--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that the Company will webcast the audio portion of its 2003 Annual Stockholders Meeting on Friday, May 16th, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The webcast may be accessed through a link on the UnitedAuto Group ... Continue reading
Visteon Recognized for Top Ethics Program from Women in Communications
DEARBORN, Mich., May 14 -- Visteon Corporation has been selected as the 2003 Vanguard award winner by the Detroit Chapter of Women in Communications for the company's "Ethics Quest" employee communication program. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The Vanguard award is presented to compan ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: As the August 2000 Ford-Firestone recall demonstrated, the potential cost of public highway and traffic safety to vehicle, truck, trailer and equipment manufacturers when left unchecked, can be disastrous. Consequently, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association recently imposed the Transportation Rec ... Continue reading
ALGOR Enhanced Report Wizard Speeds up Engineering Design Reports
PITTSBURGH--May 14, 2003--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, announced that its report wizard and environment now feature an improved format, easier navigation, the ability to include additional input and output data and built-in options for customizing output. The report wizard automati ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Informational Conference Call -- Balance Sheet Review
FORT WORTH, Texas--May 14, 2003--AMERICREDIT CORP. will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern to assist shareholders in reviewing the composition of AmeriCredit's balance sheet. This call will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Company's Web site at www.americredit.com/invest ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Acquires Bekaert's Interests In United Solar and Bekaert ECD Solar Systems
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 14 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced today it has entered into agreements with N.V. Bekaert S.A. and an affiliate (Bekaert) whereby ECD has acquired all of Bekaert's interests in the photovoltaic joint ventures United Solar Systems Corp. and Bekaert ECD Solar Systems LLC (Un ... Continue reading
FIAMM, Nuvera to Develop Hybrid Battery / Fuel Cell Power Pack for Industrial Applications in Europe
Worldwide battery manufacturer teams with major fuel cell developer to produce, market, and distribute hybrid propulsion systems for off-road materials handling vehicles MILAN, CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and MONTECCHIO MAGGIORE, Italy, May 14 -- Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc., a leading designer and developer of fuel cell power systems ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan's Analysis of the Automotive Sensors Market in Europe
Emission Clampdown And Fast-Rising Demand For Safety Features Give Fresh Momentum To Automotive Sensors Industry The cyclical nature of the automotive industry is reflected in the current market conditions of numerous sensor applications, now on the threshold of maturity. As the automotive sensors business is nearing s ... Continue reading
Dealership/Retail Center Opening Coincides With Harley's 100th Anniversary ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., May 14 -- General Growth Properties , the country's second largest owner, developer and manager of regional malls, is pleased to announce the opening of the country's only in-mall Harley-Davidson dealership and retail center ... Continue reading
Hyundai Celebrates Clean Air Month by Joining 'Rally Thru the Valley'
- Hyundai Santa Fe FCEV Will be Displayed During Three-day California Fuel Cell Partnership Rally from Sacramento to Los Angeles - SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 14 -- In recognition of Clean Air Month, Hyundai Motor Company's state-of-the-art Santa Fe FCEV will participate in the "Rally Thru The Valley: 2003 California Fuel ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 14, 2003-- $100 Million Investor Equity Raised; On Track to Acquire $250 Million of Equipment ICON Capital Corp., a major sponsor and manager of publicly registered equipment leasing investment programs, today announced the completion of ICON Income Fund Nine, LLC ("ICON Nine"). The fund raised $100 milli ... Continue reading
Insequence to Provide Sequencing Technology to NYX
SMYRNA, Tenn., May 14 -- Insequence Corporation will supply the sequential part delivery (SPD) technology for NYX, Inc. for its new Livonia, Michigan, facility. NYX will provide several commodities, including EC carriers and pillars, delivered in sequence, to the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly Plant. The technology ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Honors Nine Suppliers In Fifth Annual Hall of Fame Awards Program
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 14 -- Lear Corporation today announced the presentation of the Lear Corporation Supplier Hall of Fame Award to nine companies based on best-in- class service to Lear worldwide. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) The winning companies were recognized at the company's fi ... Continue reading
Moldflow Announces Significant Product Licensing Agreement with a Major European Manufacturer
WAYLAND, Mass.--May 14, 2003--Moldflow Corporation , the world leader in software solutions for optimizing the design and manufacture of plastic products, announced today that a major European supplier of plastic parts to the global automotive industry has followed a successful pilot implementation with an order for a ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: New Roof Technology
-- As anyone shopping for a new car can tell you, automobile innovations are occurring at an astonishing rate these days. One area that has gotten considerable attention lately is the roof. From extended skylights to SUVs that transform into pickups, rooftop technology is changing the way we use our cars. A report from ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 14, 2003--Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (AMEX: SWB), parent company of the legendary 151-year-old handgun maker, Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today its sponsorship of Arie Luyendyk, Jr. for the upcoming IRL Infiniti Pro Series Freedom 100 on Saturday, May 17th at Indianapolis Motor Speedw ... Continue reading
Transmission Patent Infringement Rehearing Denied
TROY, Mich., May 14 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) denied Eaton Corp.'s petition for a rehearing in the patent infringement lawsuit against the company. The original ruling of the CAFC, in which ArvinMeritor won the lawsuit, still stands. (Logo: http://www ... Continue reading
UAW Leaders to Join St. Gobain/Norton Abrasives Workers For Rally in Worcester, Mass.
UAW members from throughout New England, joined by union President Ron Gettelfinger and members of the union's International Executive Board, will rally in support of St. Gobain/Norton Abrasives workers on Wednesday at the Company's plant in Worcester, Massachusetts. When: 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14 Where: St. Gobain ... Continue reading
AutoNation Authorizes Additional $500 Million for Stock Repurchases
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 14 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $500 million of the Company's common stock. The Company said it will base future repurchase decisions on such fac ... Continue reading
Continental Carbon Company Files Collection Lawsuit Against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
HOUSTON--May 14, 2003--On May 2, 2003, Continental Carbon Company filed a collection lawsuit in Houston, Texas against the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for $2.3 million in products bought, received and used by Goodyear. This lawsuit, which was filed in the 189th District Court in Harris County, Texas, also addresses ... Continue reading
Experience May be Key Ingredient to Dodge Dominance in Inaugural Charlotte Truck Race
<<ole0.bmp>> CONTACT: Todd Goyer Patrick Mason Dodge Motorsports Golin/Harris o: (248) 512-0041 o: (312) 729-4331 c: (773) 354-2825 EXPERIENCE MAY be KEY ingredient TO DODGE DOMINANCE IN INAUGURAL CHARLOTTE TRUCK RACE CHARLOTTE, N.C., (May 14, 2003) - Time is on the side of many Dodge Motorsports NASCAR Craftsman Truck ... Continue reading
Goodyear Responds To Continental Carbon Company Lawsuit
AKRON, Ohio, May 14 -- Continental Carbon Company issued a news release out of Houston today regarding a lawsuit that it says was filed on May 2 against Goodyear for $2.3 million for non-payment of invoices. Goodyear has not been served yet and cannot comment on the specific allegations. Goodyear can confirm that it fi ... Continue reading
Hickok Incorporated Reports Second Quarter and Fiscal First Half Results
CLEVELAND, May 14 -- Hickok Incorporated , a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for the transportation industry, today reported results for the second quarter and six months ended March 31, 2003. For the quarter ended March 31, 2003, the Company recorded a net loss of $122,720 or 10 cents per share, comp ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Kick Off 400-Mile Road Rally from Sacramento to Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--May 14, 2003-- California Fuel Cell Partnership Launches Three-Day Road Rally Through 10 California Counties to Showcase Viability of Alternative-Fueled, Zero-Emission Vehicles During Clean Air Month The California Fuel Cell Partnership today launched its 2003 "Rally Thru The Valley," a caravan that ... Continue reading
Mazda Deploys Plumtree Corporate Portal to Support 700 Dealerships In North America
Mazda Expects Portal Dashboard Application to Yield 100% ROI in First Six Months SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 -- Enterprise Web technology leader Plumtree Software announced today that Mazda North America has deployed the Plumtree Corporate Portal for sales and customer service field managers overseeing Mazda's 700 North Amer ... Continue reading
Paramount Pictures Gears Up for Giant 'MINI' Premiere of 'The Italian Job'
More Than 250 MINIs to Ride the Red CARpet When the Big Sky Parking Lot Becomes a Drive-In Theater HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 14 -- Paramount Pictures will make film premiere history by creating the first ever drive-in movie theater on the famous "Blue Sky" lot, this Tuesday, May 20th. Exclusive to MINIs, this unprecedente ... Continue reading
Who: * Plymouth and Canton High School students (Student Diversity Council members) * Congressional Certificate of Honor recipient: Student Diversity Council Director Lynn Sandmann * High School Principal Jerry Ostin * Don Wowchuang, a representative from Congressman McCotter's office, to Present award What: Lou LaRich ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces First Quarter Results for 2003
SHELTON, Conn.--May 14, 2003--Raytech Corporation today announced a net loss of $.1 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 30, 2003 amounting to $.00 per basic share compared to net income of $1.3 million or $.03 per share for the same period in the prior year. The Company recorded sales for the thirteen-week ... Continue reading
Reichhold Names New Technology Manager for Architectural Market Segment
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--May 14, 2003--Carl Sullivan, PhD, joined Reichhold on April 1 as the architectural technology manager for its Global Coating and Performance Resins (GCPR) business. In this role he has global responsibility for the strategic development, positioning and integration of new technologies and ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Announces Results of Its 2003 Annual Stockholder Meeting
LAKE FOREST, Ill, May 14 -- Tenneco Automotive announced at its annual meeting yesterday that the company's stockholders re-elected Charles W. Cramb, M. Kathryn Eickhoff, Mark P. Frissora, Frank E. Macher, Sir David Plastow, Roger B. Porter, David B. Price, Jr., Dennis G. Severance and Paul T. Stecko to the company's b ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Kick Off 400-Mile Road Rally from Sacramento to Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. May 14, 2003; The California Fuel Cell Partnership today launched its 2003 "Rally Thru The Valley," a caravan that will take advanced fuel cell vehicles through the State's Central Valley, a region plagued by poor air quality, to validate the potential for this near- to zero-emission transportation t ... Continue reading
GM to Put Stabilizers in Some Large Vans
DETROIT May 14, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., responding to concerns about rollover accidents, says it will make stability enhancement systems standard features in its 15-passenger vans. GM said it will install the systems in GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans beginning i ... Continue reading
Manny Moe and Jack Sing The Blues - Pep Boys Stores Profit Down 1/3 from Last Year.
PHILADELPHIA--May 14, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced the following financial results for the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 2003. The Company also announced that it will retire $75 million of 6.625% Medium-Term Notes which matures on May 1 ... Continue reading
Car Makers Have Record Backlog of Autos - A Good Time To Negotiate
DETROIT May 14, 2003; John Porrettowriting for the AP reported that sluggish sales to start this year have left automakers with record levels of new cars and trucks, but observers say a pickup in business is brewing that will ease the glut. While automakers typically like to have a supply of vehicles for about 65 days, ... Continue reading
DENVER--May 14, 2003--The Aimbridge Group, a provider of financial products through partnerships with credit unions, announced the launch of its redesigned Web site. The site was created by Redbeard Communications, a brand strategy and creative design firm, and is located at www.aimbridge.com. The Aimbridge Web site wa ... Continue reading
Arie Luyendyk Not OK'd to Drive In 500
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Luyendyk Not Cleared To Drive at Indy 500; Replacement Driver To Be Named for #20 Meijer Entry INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 14, 2003) - Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk has been re-examined by the IRL IndyCar S ... Continue reading
Beer Institute Urges Focus on Reforming the System to Combat Drunk Driving
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The following is a statement of Jeff Becker, President of the Beer Institute: "Despite steady progress that has been made over the past two decades to reduce drunk driving, we agree that drunk driving remains a serious issue that requires further action. "To best address this issue, new comprehens ... Continue reading
Preparing Your Car For All-Terrain Summer Road Trips
LEXINGTON, Ky., May 14 -- Faced with the domestic and international issues currently in the news, many Americans are replacing tropical and international vacations this summer with good, old-fashioned trips to closer-to-home destinations. Road trips to the beach, mountains, desert or popular American cities may present ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 14, 2003--A recent string of deadly street racing collisions highlights a lethal combination: young drivers and speed. The stories are tragically similar, involving young drivers, speed and death: -- An 18-year-old driver died after crashing in a drag race outside an Ontario elementary school Tuesday. ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Achieves Strong First Quarter Results
- Gross Margin Climbed 179 Basis Points To 45.3% Compared To 43.5% Last Year - - Comparable Store Sales Rose 1.1% On Top of 7.8% Last Year - - Raising Earnings Per Share Guidance - ROANOKE, Va., May 14 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. today announced it achieved earnings per diluted share of $0.14 for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading
New Lawsuit Against Ford Rollover Deaths
LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2003; Reuters reported that the families of three Los Angeles couples killed last year in a rollover accident sued Ford Motor Co. and Continental Tire Co. on Tuesday, claiming the companies failed to correct product defects that caused the accident. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Launches Minivan In Shift To Growth
TOKYO May 14, 2003; Dow Jones reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Wednesday it will launch its remodeled "Grandis" minivan in Japan on May 17 in a continued bid to shift its focus to sales-led growth from years of cost-cuts. The fourth-largest Japanese carmaker has a monthly sales target of 3,000 units of the min ... Continue reading
Deere & Company Posts 80 Percent Gain in Second Quarter Profits
MOLINE, Ill., May 13 -- Deere & Company today reported worldwide net income of $256.9 million, or $1.07 per share, for the second quarter ended April 30, an increase of more than 80 percent over last year's second quarter net income of $141.8 million, or $0.59 per share. For the first six months, net income was $324.9 ... Continue reading
500,000th Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) System Shipped DEARBORN, Mich., May 13 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003, showed strong year-over-year improvements, with revenues of more than three times those of the year-earlier period, higher gross margins, ... Continue reading
Behr America Names Ferrington Customer-Center Vice President
TROY, Mich., May 13 -- William P. Ferrington has been appointed vice president of Behr America's North American customer centers, according to Hans Lange, the company's president. In his new position, Ferrington will be responsible for program management, product development and customer relationships with North Americ ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Helps Avondale Students With Real-World Science Project
Chrysler Group Employees, 300 Students, Test Water Quality at Clinton River AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 13 -- Armed with test tubes, tape measures and thermometers, 300 high school students and their teachers from Avondale High School, will participate in a real-world science project along the banks of the Clinton River t ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Selects KVH TracVision Satellite TV System for New Vehicles
Leading Manufacturer of Class A Motorhomes to Offer TracVision SF Automatic Satellite TV System as Option on New Vehicles MIDDLETOWN, R.I., May 13 -- KVH Industries announced today that Monaco Coach Corporation, one of the world's largest manufacturers of Class A luxury motorhomes, will offer KVH's TracVision SF automa ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Extends Special Incentive to U.S. Military Personnel and Reservists
BREA, Calif.--May 13, 2003-- Men and Women of the U.S. Armed Forces Can Save $500 on Aerio, Aerio SX, XL-7, Vitara and Grand Vitara through July 31, 2003 American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) has implemented a $500 customer cash incentive to any active or reserve member of the U.S. armed forces who purchases a model year ... Continue reading
Demmer Collision Donates Van to Ronald McDonald House
On Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. Demmer Collision Center will donate a van to the Detroit area Ronald McDonald House. The vehicle will be donated during an open house at Demmer Collision Center in Dearborn, 14641 Prospect Drive. The 1997 Mercury Villager Nautica was purchased by Demmer Collision after being involv ... Continue reading
Foamex International Announces First Quarter 2003 Results; Company in Compliance with Debt Covenants
LINWOOD, Pa.--May 13, 2003--Foamex International Inc. , the leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products in North America, today announced its 2003 first quarter results. Results Sales Net sales for the first quarter were $327.8 million, up 4% from $314.1 million in the first quarter ... Continue reading
General Motors Vice Chairman to Host Music Hall's Second Annual Cars and Stars on June 6
DETROIT, May 13 -- General Motors Vice Chairman Robert Lutz and his wife, Denise, will co-chair Music Hall's Second Annual Cars and Stars gala on Friday, June 6. The black tie event will benefit Music Hall's programming and educational initiatives, which serve up to one million people each year. Music Hall's Cars and S ... Continue reading
GeoLogistics Names Ray Loehner Senior VP of Operations
SANTA ANA, Calif.--May 13, 2003--GeoLogistics, one of the world's largest third-party global logistics companies, continues to enhance its customer support capabilities worldwide with the addition of Ray Loehner as senior vice president of operations. "GeoLogistics is highly regarded as an established full-service supp ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 13, 2003-- User Controlled Location, Enhanced Presence and Status Information Added to GMS IM Version 2 Gordano Ltd -- an international developer of low cost, web based messaging products known as the Gordano Messaging Suite (GMS) -- has announced GMS Instant Messaging Version 2, just months after debutin ... Continue reading
GT-1 Competitors To Benefit from Rule Change
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2003 GT-1 COMPETITORS TO BENEFIT FROM RULE CHANGE LANSING, Mich. ‹ The Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup has modified its engine rules to allow for more participation from GT-1 competitors. The ... Continue reading
LANCASTER, Pa.--May 13, 2003--August Mack Environmental, Inc. recently launched an innovative outsourcing program called eCAP(TM) (Compliance Assurance Program) for its clients to manage the uncertain costs, potential liabilities and ever changing rules associated with environmental and health & safety (EH&S) complianc ... Continue reading
Shawmut Completes Acquisition of Brooklyn Products Assets
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 13 -- Shawmut Corporation (formerly Shawmut Mills) the largest independent supplier of headliner laminates and other soft composites for automotive interiors, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Brooklyn Products Incorporated of Brooklyn, Mich. Brooklyn Products i ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Wins Additional Business From Mazda
VAN NUYS, Calif.--May 13, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded additional aluminum wheel business from Mazda Motor Corporation. Superior said that it anticipates a significant increase in shipments of 17-inch wheels for the 2004 Mazda 6 sedan. Superior currently supplie ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., May 13 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order from Ballard Power Systems for additional fuel cell compressor drive motors. The new order is in addition to an earlier order received in January of this year. Th ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: "Rally Thru The Valley: 2003 California Fuel Cell Partnership Road Rally" begins its three-day, 400-mile caravan of six hydrogen-fueled, fuel cell electric vehicles through California at the State Capitol. The Event will demonstrate the capabilities and technology of fuel cell mobility and will celebrate Calif ... Continue reading
--May 13, 2003-- WHAT: Kart2Kart, Indoor Karting and Conference Center kicks into high gear as the site of Phase 1 of the Red Bull Driver Search - Searching for the Future American F1 Champion. This once in a lifetime shot at the top for aspiring champions between the ages of 16 and 19, male or female, will be testing ... Continue reading
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TRUST FUND SPONSORS 'EYES ON DESIGN' FOR SECOND YEAR
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE, LLC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TRUST FUND SPONSORS 'EYES ON DESIGN' FOR SECOND YEAR Nashville, Tenn. (May 13, 2003) - For the second year, the Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund will be a platinum-plus sponsor of Eyes on Desi ... Continue reading
CarParts Technologies Achieves Certification from ADP Dealer Services
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--May 13, 2003-- Interface Will Help Dealer-Owned and Operated Service Centers Recapture and Retain Customers CarParts Technologies, Inc. (CPT), the leading provider of open, eCommerce and business automation software solutions for the automotive aftermarket, today announced it has successful ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Introduces CCC Pathways 4.0
CHICAGO--May 13, 2003-- No Ordinary Upgrade; Estimating Software Sports Redesigned Architecture, Integrated Paintless Dent Repair CCC Information Services Inc. introduced today version 4.0 of its CCC Pathways(R) Estimating Solution software that now includes a redesigned architecture and the industry's first integrated ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Receives 'Leadership Award' From The National Minority Supplier Development Council
Chrysler Group Honored for Long-Term Commitment to Diversity, Minority Supplier Development NEW YORK, May 13 -- Chrysler Group received the National Minority Supplier Development Council's (NMSDC) coveted "Leadership Award" last night in New York. The award recognizes Chrysler Group's long- term leadership in providing ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Revs Up Detroit Consumers with National Art of Driving Tour
Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Mich., to Host Stop May 31-June 1 DETROIT, May 13 -- Detroit consumers will have an opportunity to not only enjoy, but also drive the finer things in life during the Chrysler Art of Driving national tour taking place May 31 - June 1 at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Mich. The tour will ... Continue reading
CMXchange Introduces CMXprofessional-services Division
NORTHFIELD, Ill.--May 13, 2003--Commodities Management Exchange Inc. (CMXchange), the pioneering Internet-based integrated commodities management services company, has introduced its CMXprofessional-services division, focused on helping market participants optimize procurement, supply chain and commodity management per ... Continue reading
Indian Motorcycle Participates in Annual ``Run for the Wall'' Event to Honor MIAs and POWs
News Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.051303/bb7 GILROY, Calif.--May 13, 2003-- Indian(R) Chief(R) to Be Available for Bidding on eBay Motors with Profits to Benefit POW-Related Charity Mickey Domingue, a long-time Indian em ... Continue reading
Oregon Customers Eligible to Win $10,000 in Free Gas
- Only 3 More Days Left to Pick Up Entries - HOUSTON, May 13 -- Shell Oil Products US, the No. 1 gasoline seller in the United States, is celebrating the conversion and grand opening of several Shell stations throughout Oregon by giving customers the opportunity to win $10,000 in free gas. The conversion of these new S ... Continue reading
Puroflow Announces Proposed Acquisition
ROCKVILLE, Md.--May 13, 2003--Puroflow Incorporated (OTCBB:PFLW) entered into a Letter of Intent detailing its proposed acquisition of Southern Maryland Cable, Inc. (SMC). SMC provides inside premise wiring services to the federal government as part of the federal government's commitment to Homeland Security improvemen ... Continue reading
Shell Solar Supplies Panels for One of the Largest Commercial Photovoltaic Installations in the US
CAMARILLO, Calif., May 13 -- Shell Solar, a global producer and marketer of photovoltaic cells, panels and systems, today announced that it has supplied the photovoltaic panels for one of the largest commercial solar power installations in the US. The 3,575 panels are incorporated into the recently completed "green bui ... Continue reading
WaveCrest Laboratories to Showcase TidalForce M-313 Electric Bicycle At 2003 Tour de Sol
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- WaveCrest Laboratories, a leading-edge technology company specializing in electric propulsion systems, will showcase its high-performance electric bicycle, the TidalForce M-313, on May 14 at the 15th annual Tour de Sol: The Great American Green Transportation Festival. WaveCrest will offer TidalFo ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $825 Million Asset-Backed Securitization
FORT WORTH, Texas--May 13, 2003--AMERICREDIT CORP. announced the pricing of a $825 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Deutsche Bank Securities and Credit Suisse First Boston. Co-managers are Barclays Capital, JP Morgan and Wachovia Securities. The bond insurer for this tr ... Continue reading
Bosch Unveils Completed South Bend Facility Rehabilitation Project
WHAT: Join Robert Bosch Corporation as it unveils its modernized automotive facility after a two-and-a-half-year rehabilitation project. The multi-million dollar renovation converted 170,000 square feet of old, unused manufacturing space into high-tech laboratories, vehicle testing areas and modern warehouse space. The ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms Rtgs for SANLUIS Corporacion, S.A. de C.V. At 'B-/CCC+'
CHICAGO--May 13, 2003--Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings of 'B-' to the senior secured debt obligations and 'CCC+' to the senior unsecured obligations of SANLUIS Corporacion, S.A. de C.V. (SANLUIS). The senior secured rating of 'B-' applies to the $268 million of bank loans that are held by SANLUIS' operating subs ... Continue reading
Gas Prices 10 Cents Lower as Motorists Get Set for Summer Driving, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 13, 2003--The nationwide average price of self-serve regular gasoline has dropped 10.5 cents per gallon since mid-April to $1.497 per gallon, and is now at its lowest price since the end of January, AAA's daily online Fuel Gauge Reports shows (http://www.fuelgaugereport.com). The continuing decline i ... Continue reading
McMurray The Winston Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, #42 Havoline Dodge The Winston Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: The Winston TRACK: Lowe's Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, May 16 at 7:05 p.m. EST RACE: Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 p.m. EST BROA ... Continue reading
MTA Staff Revises Metro Fare Restructuring Recommendation
LOS ANGELES, May 13 -- There will be no change in Metro Bus and Metro Rail fares charged to senior citizens, students and disabled persons, and cash fares would drop and discount tokens would be continued if the MTA Board next week concurs with a revised staff recommendation on fare restructuring. To offset potential o ... Continue reading
-- Mickey Domingue, a long-time Indian employee and Vietnam Veteran, will ride a special custom-painted Indian(R) Chief(R) motorcycle on his ten-day cross-country ride honoring POWs and MIAs in this year's 14th annual "Run for the Wall" event. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
New Found Glory Award Their Customized Honda Civic to Sean Tyrka of Tampa, FL
Asset Caption: 97X WSUN Tampa Sean Tyrka of Tampa, FL is photographed with the members of New Found Glory and 97X DJ Fisher, after winning the customized 2003 Civic Si designed and autographed by the band through a local promotion with Tampa's top alternative station 97X (WSUN). Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Capt ... Continue reading
Oilgear Reports First Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE--May 13, 2003--The Oilgear Company today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The manufacturer of fluid power components and electronic controls posted sales of $20,214,000 for the first quarter of 2003, compared to sales of $20,597,000 for the same period in 2002. The compa ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Rich Nardi (517)927-3612 PRUETT LOOKS TO BE FIVE FOR FIVE AT MOSPORT Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada - Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup driver Scott Pruett is looking for yet another victory at Mosport International Raceway during the Victoria Day SCCA Trans-Am weekend, May 16-18 ... Continue reading
Sweepstakes: The Incredible Story: Back when he was a 38-year-old technician for the Edison Lighting Company in Detroit who had already failed in trying to start a car company, Henry Ford gambled his professional automotive future on a race car he built named "Sweepstakes." On October 10, 1901, Mr. Ford, who had never ... Continue reading
USF Reddaway Opens New Terminal; Denver Location Expands Capacity, Service
CLACKAMAS, Ore.--May 13, 2003--USF Reddaway Inc., a USF Corporation company (http://www.usfc.com), recently opened a new terminal in the Denver area. The new facility, located in Henderson, Colorado, replaces the old terminal in Commerce City and greatly expands both capacity and capabilities. This new USF Reddaway fac ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Averaging Near $1.50 Before Memorial Day
MINNEAPOLIS, May 13 -- The nationwide average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline has dropped an average of 10.5 cents per gallon since mid-April to $1.50, and is now at its lowest price since the end of January 2003. While this price is approximately 10 cents per gallon higher than one year ago, it is more t ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--May 13, 2003--Green Hills Software Inc. today announced that Ford Motor Co. selected Green Hills Software's optimizing compiler and instruction-set simulator to develop the engine-control software for the Lincoln Aviator automobile, one of their newest SUVs. The software, written in C, runs on a ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Notes from Mid-Ohio #2
Tuesday Test Notes at Mid-Ohio - The second day of testing for The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship at Mid-Ohio, began under clear and sunny skies, with a slight breeze. - Joining the test on Tuesday was No. 97 Hodges, No. 28 R. Pecorari and No. 9 Mike Andersen in a American Continental Class car. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Announces Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 13 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's second-quarter 2003 financial results and related matters on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) To participate in the conference call (Conference I.D. 6 ... Continue reading
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--May 13, 2003--Walter Boyd, the inventor of High Volume, Low Speed (HVLS(TM)) technology fans, has announced the founding of a new company, MacroAir Technologies LLC (MacroAir), which will be responsible for the marketing, sales, and distribution of the Airvolution(TM) HVLS(TM) Fans for industrial appl ... Continue reading
-- Before hitting the stage on Sunday, May 11 for their co-headlining concert as part of the 2003 Civic Tour, Florida natives New Found Glory awarded Sean Tyrka of Tampa, Fla., one of their customized and autographed Honda Civic Si's that the band personally designed. You can reach the story directly by going to http:/ ... Continue reading
Westport awarded $350,000 in funding from German Gas Industry
VANCOUVER, May 13 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX: WPT) announced today that it has been awarded (euro) 220,000 (C$350,000) in funding from the German Gas Industry under leadership of Ruhrgas AG, Essen, Germany. The majority of the funding will be used to cover certain costs associated with the development, preparati ... Continue reading
Automotive Research Finds Suppliers on Shifting Ground
University of Michigan's Office for the Study of Automotive Transportation and Oracle Reveal New Insight on Challenges Facing Automotive Industry's Top Suppliers REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., May 13 -- ( http://www.oracle.com/tellmemore/?1739475 ) A study of the Automotive Supplier industry titled, "Integration and Collabora ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Birmingham preview
student tips Terry Borcheller will have two opportunities to race at the new Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. Borcheller, of Phoenix, will join Forest Barber of Fort Worth, Tex., in the No. 54 Bell Motorsports BMW M3 for a Grand-Am Cup GS race on May 17. They will return to the 2.3-mile road course on May 18 ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge, The Winston Advance
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge, The Winston Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: The Winston (non-points event) TRACK: Lowe's Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. RACE: Saturday, May 17, 9:00 p.m. BROADCAST: FX television and MRN radio COORS LIGHT TEAM FACTS: -Chassis: The Coors Light team will race ... Continue reading
Sirius Satellite Radio to Be Offered on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Vehicles
- Beginning in September, SIRIUS will be available on ten 2004 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. - Ford Motor Company will expand its lineup offering SIRIUS to include Mazda, Land Rover, Volvo, Jaguar and Aston Martin. DEARBORN, Mich., and NEW YORK, May 13, 2003 - Available in September, Ford Motor Company and SIRIUS ... Continue reading
Automotive Interior Trim Market Growing to $22 Billion by 2008, According to CSM Worldwide
DETROIT, May 13 -- The combined North American and European automotive interior trim market will grow to $22 billion by 2008, according to research conducted by CSM Worldwide. The growth represents a 30 percent increase from the $17-billion market in 2003. CSM's figures, based on piece- cost estimates, represent the co ... Continue reading
Gear and Gadgets Transform Summer Roadtrips
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 13 -- As millions of Americans map out their weekend getaways and gear up to hit the highways, they are also looking for ways to make the journey as great as the final destination. Whether searching for in-car entertainment to keep the family happy, bringing the comforts from home on the road or ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.Com's May 2003 Best Bargains Benefit First-Time Car Buyers, Gift Givers, Grads
LOS ANGELES--May 13, 2003-- From Cavalier to Kia, automakers are making the entry-level new car marketplace more economical than ever CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its May 2003 Best Bargains selections. While several manufacturers have begun to fine-tune their previo ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS and HUMMER H2 Named 2003 Car and Truck Interior of the Year at Auto Interiors Show
DETROIT, May 13 -- The Auto Interiors Show has named Cadillac CTS and HUMMER H2 winners of the prestigious 2003 Car and Truck Interior of the Year Awards, respectively. The announcement was made by Doug Hope, group vice president of VNU Expositions, producers of the show, and Thomas Duncan, publisher of Ward's Auto Wor ... Continue reading
GORDON HOPES TO SOAR TO VICTORY IN THE WINSTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com GORDON HOPES TO SOAR TO VICTORY IN THE WINSTON CONCORD, N.C. - Jeff Gordon's No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet will bear wings this Saturday in The Winston all-star event at Lowe's Motor Speedway in celebration of Wilbur and Orvi ... Continue reading
Chevy SSR VIN 2 Auctioned on eBay Achieves Winning Bid of Over $137,000 to Benefit SAE Foundation
Owner of Columbus, Ohio, Chevy Dealership Secures Winning Bid WARRENDALE, Pa., May 13 -- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 2 of the Chevy SSR was auctioned for charity on eBay. The auction closed on Monday, May 5, 2003. Bob McDorman of Bob McDorman Chevrolet in Canal Winchester, Ohio, waited until the last two minute ... Continue reading
Stable Oil Prices Push Gasoline Prices Down; AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
HOUSTON--May 13, 2003--The average gas price for Texas has dropped 11.4 cents since last month, reflecting a drop in gas and crude oil prices from all-time highs created by international supply concerns and war anxiety, according to the AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Statewide, the average price for a gallon of r ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Drop 11 Percent in One Month
LOS ANGELES--May 13, 2003--The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Southern California has dropped 23.2 cents or 11 percent in the past month, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California average price for regular self-serve unleaded gasoline ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Reports Second Quarter 2003 Results
PORTLAND, Ore., May 13 -- Williams Controls, Inc. today announced its results for the second fiscal quarter of 2003 ended March 31, 2003. Net sales of $13,173,000 for the second quarter ended March 31, 2003 were 2.5% higher than the net sales of $12,848,000 recorded for the corresponding quarter last year. Net sales fo ... Continue reading
Kyle Krisiloff Signs w/Dorricott Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING SIGNS KYLE KRISILOFF FOR REMAINDER OF THE 2003 ATLANTIC SEASON BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (May 13, 2003) - Phyllis Dorricott confirmed today that Kyle Krisiloff, of Carmel, Ind., has signed to drive with Dorricott Racing for the remainder of ... Continue reading
Casey Mears to run four ARCA races
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 662-9642 x1130, cell: (704) 500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Casey Mears to run four ARCA races MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 30, 2003) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced toda ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Announces First Quarter Operating Results
ANDERSON, Ind., May 13 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer and remanufacturer of automotive electrical and drivetrain/powertrain products, today announced its financial performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. In the first quarter of 2003, the Company reported Net Sales of ... Continue reading
GM's Fishel to Retire After 40 Years
Contacts: Mike Stoller 313.665.2445 michael.stoller@gm.com Dave Hederich 313.667.1911 dave.hederich@gm.com GM Racing's Fishel to Retire after 40 Years with GM DETROIT - Herb Fishel, executive director of GM Racing, will retire Sept. 1, leaving a legacy in racing spanning 40 years. Fishel will be on special assignment t ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa, May 13 -- The Board of Directors of Bandag, Incorporated, today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.32 per share on the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable July 18, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 18, 2003. Bandag, In ... Continue reading
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