AMIS Holdings, Inc. to Host Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results Conference Call on July 28, 2005
POCATELLO, Idaho--July 14, 2005--AMIS Holdings, Inc. , parent company of 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 that it will host its second quarter financial ... Continue reading
AutoNation Successfully Completes $600 Million Five-Year Unsecured Credit Facility
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 14 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced that it has closed on a new $600 million five-year unsecured credit facility with investment-grade terms. The new facility replaces a $300 million, five-year credit facility that was set to expire on August 9, 2006 and ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 2nd Quarter and YTD 2005 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., July 14 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced unaudited results of the second quarter and first six months of 2005. 2nd Quarter Year 2005 2004 2005 2004 13 13 26 26 w ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial 'Freedom Jeep' Internet Auction Raises More Than $28,000 for the USO
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 14 -- Chrysler Financial is demonstrating its commitment to the men and women of the U.S. military by donating $28,358 to the USO from an 11-day, one-of-a-kind "Freedom Jeep(R)" auction on eBay(R). The donation will be used to support programs and services that benefit the troops and their ... Continue reading
Recent Episode of TLC's Rides Features Lincoln Electric Equipment
Lincoln Precision(R) TIG 275 used for Fabrication Work on Joe Rogan's 1970 Barracuda CLEVELAND, July 14 -- You've seen Joe Rogan as the host of NBC's Fear Factor tempting contestants to eat insects or perform daring feats of physical endurance. On a recent episode of The Learning Channel's (TLC) Rides show, Rogan himse ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., July 14 -- Severstal North America, Inc. announced today that it has filed a permit to install application with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to expand and enhance the larger of its two iron-producing blast furnaces. The Company will invest more than $180 million to add capabilities ... Continue reading
United Road Purchases Grace Intermodal Assets
ROMULUS, Mich., July 14 -- Leading North American auto hauler United Road has purchased the carrier assets of Tennessee based, Grace Intermodal. The acquired company provides vehicles delivery throughout the Midwest, Southeast and mid Atlantic regions for various OEM manufacturers and automobile remarketers from termin ... Continue reading
Frontier Airlines Asks the Question - 'Just How Many Miles is a Mercedes M-Class Worth?'
Find Out the Answer on Frontier's More Store as Bidding for a Brand New Mercedes M-Class Begins Today at a Mere 10,000 Miles! DENVER, July 14 -- Frontier Airlines today opened the bidding for a brand new Mercedes M-Class Sports Utility Vehicle from Murray Motor Imports at their innovative new miles shopping mall The Mo ... Continue reading
Nissan Celebrates 25 Years of Design in North America, unveils Nissan-designed Airstream Trailer
LA JOLLA, Calif.--July 14, 2005--How do Nissan designers celebrate 25 years in North America? Simple - they redesign their La Jolla, California facility. With an entirely redesigned studio space, Nissan Design America (NDA) is preparing for its next 25 years of design leadership. Today, NDA opens the doors to its La Jo ... Continue reading
Drivers Chad Hord, Art Schmitt Rank First and Third in CORR Series After Topeka Event [July 12, 05]
GARDENA, Calif. (July 12, 2005) – The short yet technical track at the Toyo Tires Off Road Championships at Heartland Park Topeka provided for another intense weekend of racing for Nissan in the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) Pro-Lite Lucas Oil Series. When the dust and mud had settled, Nissan emerged with s ... Continue reading
Washington DC July 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that in an effort to stop their slide into the red, Volkswagen company officials said Wednesday the automaker needed billions of dollars in cost cuts and recommended the departure of its personnel chief Peter Hartz amid a corruption scandal, reports The Associa ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Changes Time of Conference Call and Web Cast to Discuss FY2005 Third-Quarter Earnings
TROY, Mich., July 14 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call and Web cast to discuss the company's fiscal year 2005 third-quarter financial results on Thursday, July 28, 2005, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). The call had previously been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2001052 ... Continue reading
ADESA Impact Opens Second Orlando Area Site to Meet Customer Demand
CARMEL, Ind., July 14 -- ADESA, Inc. announced today that its total loss vehicle auction business, ADESA Impact, has opened a second salvage auction in the Orlando, Florida, area to meet significant growth in customer demand. The new site is located near Orlando International Airport on the city's southwest side. (Logo ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler and UCLA Combine Fuel Cell Technology and Education
- University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) utilizes two DaimlerChrysler F-Cells for education and aspiring students in fuel cell technology - Eleven DaimlerChrysler fuel cell vehicles operated by customers in California - No manufacturer has more fuel cell vehicles on the road worldwide than DaimlerChrysler - more t ... Continue reading
ADESA Appoints Jason Ferreri Vice President of Sales
CARMEL, Ind., July 14 -- ADESA, Inc. today announced it has promoted Jason Ferreri to Vice President of Sales for ADESA Corporation. Ferreri is currently executive director, National Accounts for ADESA. His first day on the job in his new role will be Monday, July 18, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
Toyota, GM to Invest $143 Million in U.S. Production Overhaul
Washington DC July 14, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota and GM will reportedly spend $143 million over the next five years in an effort to overhaul the automakers’ joint New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) production facility in Freemont, California, Japan’s Nihon Keizai reported toda ... Continue reading
Green ready to show his colors in New England 200 Eddyville
Green ready to show his colors in New England 200 Eddyville, Ky. – Mark Green will attempt to qualify in his tenth event for Keith Coleman Racing behind the wheel of the #23 BMAR Support Our Troops Chevrolet. Green said he has always enjoyed racing at New Hampshire International Speedway. “It is a really fu ... Continue reading
Greyfield Launches Operations in Merritt; Expanding Dealership Network
KAMLOOPS, British Columbia--July 14, 2005--Greyfield Capital, Inc (Pink Sheets:GRYF) today launched its operations in Merritt, BC. The new automobile dealership shall be open to customers as of Monday, July 18th. Greyfield is aggressively expanding its network of dealerships throughout Canada. Each additional dealershi ... Continue reading
Scott + Scott, LLC Updates Harley-Davidson Inc. Securities Action
Law Firm That Filed First Complaint Prepared to File Motion on Monday as SEC Inquires into Matter COLCHESTER, Conn., July 14 -- Scott + Scott, LLC announces that on May 18, 2005, it filed the first shareholder class action lawsuit against Harley-Davidson, Inc. and individual defendants Jeffrey L. Bleustein and James L. ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--July 14, 2005--DRS Technologies, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a $16.8 million contract from the U.S. Army to deliver new embedded diagnostics systems for installation on the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles. For this award, DRS will manufacture Chassis Modernization and Embedded Diagnostics ... Continue reading
Automotive Supplier Flowmaster to Improve Production Flow With IFS Business Software
CHICAGO, July 14 -- Continuing its momentum in the automotive industry, IFS announced today that Flowmaster, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket mufflers and exhaust systems, has purchased IFS Applications(TM) business software. The company will deploy IFS' supply chain management and financial ... Continue reading
STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Longterm Dream of Wireless Car Clouds Instant Bluetooth Prospects
BOSTON--July 14, 2005-- Automotive Manufacturers Reach for Multiple Wireless Applications --Ignoring Instant Bluetooth Opportunity The new Strategy Analytics "Wireless Technology Trends and Implications for the Automotive Market" study indicates strong reluctance by too many automotive players to meet the large and eve ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Partners with NAMME to Develop Minority Media Executives
- Automaker commits $15,000 to establish fellowship for the National Association of Minority Media Executives - Chrysler Group continues its commitment to broaden the scope of the communications industry through training and development CHICAGO, July 14 -- Chrysler Group has announced a new partnership with the Nationa ... Continue reading
The new 160,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art thin-film solar module manufacturing facility will double United Solar Ovonic's production capacity and will employ approximately 200 additional people AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 14 -- United Solar Ovonic LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovon ... Continue reading
BELLEVUE, Wash.--July 14, 2005--Bellevue-Washington based Evader, Inc (www.evader.us) (Pink Sheets: EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by its leading-edge proprietary technology announced today it has completed an audit conducted by the accounting firm Peterson Sullivan of Seattle Washington ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Enters Into New Credit Facility
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 14 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced it has entered into a new five year $160 million credit facility consisting of a $125 million committed sum and a $35 million accordion feature. The new financing replaces the exis ... Continue reading
Orbian Corp. Receives Supply & Demand Chain Executive Award
NORWALK, Conn., July 14 -- Orbian Corp., a leading supply chain finance company offering cost-effective receivables finance utilizing market-leading technology, today announced that it has been named as one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine's "Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100," an elite group of supply cha ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--July 14, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc., (PSE:PII) today reported record net income from continuing operations of $0.68 per diluted share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, an 11 percent increase over the prior year's second quarter net income from continuing operations of $0.61 per diluted share. ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Significant Rise in Number of Smart Key Systems Launched in Europe
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 14, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20807) has announced the addition of Smart Key System Development and Availability in Europe to their offering. A smart key system is a convenience feature that allows the vehicle owner to unlock (smart entry) and start (sm ... Continue reading
Tango Announces Fact Finding Mission to Increase Global Exposure and Awareness
CALGARY, Alberta--July 14, 2005--Tango Incorporated (Pink Sheets:TNGO) and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Company President and CEO, Mr. Gregg M. Shykora is going on a fact finding mission to promote AutoBidXL's business opportunity in one of North America's largest and most prolific markets. Years ... Continue reading
UGN, Inc. Names Hicks, Meseck Business Development Managers
CHICAGO, July 14 -- Dorie Hicks and Grant Meseck have been named business development managers for UGN according to Peter Anthony, president and CEO. In these positions, Hicks and Meseck will develop marketing penetration strategies for UGN's Japanese transplant customers. Hicks will manage the Toyota and Mazda busines ... Continue reading
USA Truck Inc. Announces Record Quarterly Base Revenue
VAN BUREN, Ark.--July 14, 2005--USA Truck, Inc. today announced record quarterly base revenue of $93.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, an increase of 9.0% from $85.8 million for the same quarter of 2004. Net income increased 223.7% from $1.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, to $4.3 million for ... Continue reading
Citizens and Hanover's New 'Connections Auto' Off to Strong Start in First Wave Launch States
Market Responds to Total Account Solution, Greater Reach, Quick and Easy Policy Issuance WORCESTER, Mass., July 14 -- The Citizens and Hanover Insurance Companies' new Connections Auto, a state-of the-art, multi- variate auto product with greater customer segmentation capabilities, is off to a strong start in its initi ... Continue reading
DUI Laws Sponsors Drunk Driving Tip Site at LifeTips.com
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., July 14 -- Leading online DUI lawyer services DUI Laws(R) (http://www.1800duilaws.com/) has signed on to sponsor a Drunk Driving Tip Site published at LifeTips.com (http://www.lifetips.com/), one of the largest online publishers of free tips and advice. The new Drunk Driving Tip Site (http://dui ... Continue reading
2005 Toyota Century Luxury Vehicle Features Amerigon's Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) System
Exclusive Limousine Sold in Japan includes Heated/Cooled Seats as Standard Feature DEARBORN, Mich., July 14 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that its proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system has been selected by Toyota Motor Corporation to be included as a standard feature in the model year 2005 To ... Continue reading
Chrysler Financial 'Freedom Jeep' Internet Auction Raises More than $28,000 for the USO
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 14 -- Chrysler Financial is demonstrating its commitment to the men and women of the U.S. military by donating $28,358.00 to the USO from an 11-day one-of-a-kind "Freedom Jeep(R)" auction on eBay(R). The donation will be used to support programs and services that benefit the troops and the ... Continue reading
Amicus Reaction to SAIC agreement
LONDON, July 14 -- Amicus' National Officer for motor vehicles, Roger Maddison, said of the news that SAIC has signed an agreement to bid for MG Rover's assets: "Any deal that means the return of car production and research and development at Longbridge would be great news for workers and for the whole of the West Midl ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter Results
~ Operating Income Increases 18% ~ ~ Net Income Increases 13% ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 14 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today announced record financial results for the first quarter ended June 25, 2005. Sales increased 8.3% to a record $94.6 million fro ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Chooses the NTN iTV Network to Promote Launch of the New Dodge Charger
Advertising Package Represents the First Major Campaign Sold by Channel M Media on Behalf of the NTN iTV Network CARLSBAD, Calif., July 14 -- NTN Communications, Inc., (AMEX:NTN) a leader in interactive communications and entertainment products for the hospitality industry, and Channel M, Inc., NTN's advertising sales ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Awards Energy Savings Performance Contract to Johnson Controls
Contract guarantees $27 million in energy and operational savings at Fort Irwin training center MILWAUKEE, July 14 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Irwin, located in California, recently awarded Johnson Controls Government Systems, LLC. one of the first new federal Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) since Congressional ... Continue reading
USCAR and U.S. DOE to Invest up to $195 Million in Lightweight Materials and Batteries Research
DEARBORN, Mich., July 14 -- Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation and DaimlerChrysler Corporation, as members of the United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR), today signed cooperative research agreements with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support continued research and development in the ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Delivers a Fuel Cell Vehicle to Michigan
- The first fuel cell vehicle (FCV) delivered to Michigan since the Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Project kickoff - Inergy Automotive Systems will refuel the F-Cell at the DTE Energy Hydrogen Technology Park in Southfield, Michigan - DaimlerChrysler works with federal and state demonstratio ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure during this wknd Street Rod Nat'ls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Jim Tretow, Director of Public Relations, (414) 453-5761, <mailto:jtretow@milwaukeemile.com> jtretow@milwaukeemile.com FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED THIS WEEKEND AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Running in Conjunction With 1st Milwauk ... Continue reading
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--July 12, 2005--Drivers who use cellular phones while operating their vehicles are at an increased risk of crashing, according to a recent study commissioned by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The fourfold increase in crash likelihood was consistent among drivers, with male and ... Continue reading
AUTO RACING DUQUOIN and ILLINOIS STATE FAIRS
FROM TRACK ENTERPRISES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ken Schrader, USAC, ARCA, WoO and UMP Highlight Auto Racing at Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairs The appearance of NASCAR’s Ken Schrader highlights a busy year of auto racing at both of the state fairgrounds in Illinois, a schedule that kicks into high gear during the m ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: UK Leading the Way in Stolen Vehicle Tracking Systems
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 14, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20765) has announced the addition of The Technology & Trends in Stolen Vehicle Tracking in the UK to their offering. This report provides an insight into the latest market situation for stolen vehicle tracking systems avail ... Continue reading
Custom Cars and Hip Hop Heat up Stadium Expo in Seattle
IRVINE, Calif.--July 14, 2005--Vision Entertainment brings the 2005 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) tour to Seattle's Stadium Expo July 30. HIN, presented by Valvoline Synpower, is the largest lifestyle custom car show in the nation and the only one of its kind that brings together all elements of youth and ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Pre-Race Fact Sheet Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: Third Annual Dukes of Hazzard Motor City Nationals presented by the GM Performance Division, the sixth event on the12-race ... Continue reading
Student Drivers: Do Your Homework Before Buying a Car
ATLANTA, July 14 -- Need a car for a college driver? Looking for a safe, reliable and reasonably priced car? Want to find a good deal on a luxury car? (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031021/AUTOLOGO ) Automotive sites, such as AutoTrader.com, contain useful tools and information to help you figure out exac ... Continue reading
New kbb.com Study Shows Consumers Concerned About Current Hybrids
Although Optimistic About the Future, Vehicle Shoppers Worry About Today's Hybrid Vehicle Technology IRVINE, Calif., July 14 -- The latest study available today from Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research reveals that consumers have concerns when it comes to current gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, but at the same time ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Introducing the Q2 Edition of the Automotive Quarterly Review
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 13, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c20739) has announced the addition of Quarter 2 Edition of the Automotive Quarterly Review to their offering An essential quarterly reference for ALL key vehicle manufacturer performance ratios, the Automotive Quarterly Revi ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Leaders Demo Measures for Safe Summer Travel
National Share the Road Safety Tour Visits Lansing to Save Lives on Michigan Highways On a typical day as many as 67,000 vehicles travel I-496 through Lansing. Most automobile drivers are not aware of what they can do to avoid accidents with tractor-trailers. Who: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Michigan ... Continue reading
Cars.com Sees Record Number of Private-Party Sales in June
Offers Consumer Advice on Selling Your Car Yourself CHICAGO, July 13 -- Most car owners have considered selling a car on their own. Yet for some reason, many decide against it despite the potential financial gains it might yield. With online advertising offerings such as cars.com's Sell It Yourself program, more and mo ... Continue reading
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