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Tuesday, February 15, 2005

RESEND: Daytona quotes

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Shane Hmiel on the 2005 Busch season: “I’m really looking forward to getting the season started. It has been a good off-season, and we’ve had our time to get prepared. It feels good to come to the track with a sponsor, especially one that is as high-profile and committed to winning as WINFUEL. With ... Continue reading

Paragon Technologies' SI Systems Brand Lands $1.9 Million in New Towline Contracts

Paragon Technologies' SI Systems Brand Lands $1.9 Million in New Towline Contracts

Two Vehicle Assembly Applications Comprise Total EASTON, Pa., Feb. 15 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTG) , a leading supplier of "smart" material handling solutions, including systems, technologies, products and services, announced today that its SI Systems brand has been awarded two new contracts totaling approx ... Continue reading

3-S Birel Racing names 2005 team

3-S Birel Racing names 2005 team

For immediate release; February 14, 2005 3-S Go Karts names 2005 team members Boake, Riedmann, Fox, Kretschmer, Furfari and Trombly named to 2005 team WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO 3-S Go Karts has named its Birel team members for the upcoming 2005 karting season. In an announcement from the 3-S Go Karts headquarters in Woodbrid ... Continue reading

Auto Data Network Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Progress and Recent Developments

Auto Data Network Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Progress and Recent Developments

NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--Feb. 15, 2005--Auto Data Network, Inc. (OTC BB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the worldwide automotive industry, today announced that a conference call to discuss the Company's progress and recent developments has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 23 ... Continue reading

Safelite Raises More Than $125,000 for United Way

Safelite Raises More Than $125,000 for United Way

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 15 -- The Columbus corporate offices of Safelite Group, a leading provider of auto glass and claims management services, raised more than $125,000 for the United Way of Central Ohio during its 2004 annual campaign. "As an organization, we firmly believe in the programs and initiatives that United W ... Continue reading

Activant Solutions to Hold First Quarter Conference Call

Activant Solutions to Hold First Quarter Conference Call

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Activant Solutions Inc. will host a conference call February 18, 2005, at 1:30pm, Central Standard Time to discuss its fiscal year 2005 first quarter financial results. Interested parties may listen to the call toll free by dialing 888-942-8135, password: Activant. An archived recording will b ... Continue reading

FARO Receives $1.7 Million in New Airbus Orders

FARO Receives $1.7 Million in New Airbus Orders

LAKE MARY, Fla., Feb. 15 -- FARO Technologies, Inc., the only company with a complete line of portable 3D coordinate measurement systems for the Computer-Aided Measuring (CAM2) market, announced the receipt of approximately $1.7 million in FARO Laser Tracker orders from Airbus S.A.S. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading

Forward Air Corporation Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Results, Announces a Three-for-Two Stock Split and Initiates a Quarterly Cash Dividend

Forward Air Corporation Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Results, Announces a Three-for-Two Stock Split and Initiates a Quarterly Cash Dividend

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 15, 2005-- 19.0% Revenue Growth in Fourth Quarter 2004; 20.2% Operating Margin in Fourth Quarter 2004 Forward Air Corporation today reported record results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. Operating revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 increased 19.0% t ... Continue reading

JM Family Enterprises Joins With Toyota to Support Tsunami Relief

JM Family Enterprises Joins With Toyota to Support Tsunami Relief

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 15, 2005--In response to the overwhelming devastation caused by the December 26th tsunami in Southeast Asia, JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (JMFE), subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET), and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. have announced a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cr ... Continue reading

Noble International, Ltd. to Host Fourth Quarter and Year End 2004 Earnings Conference Call

Noble International, Ltd. to Host Fourth Quarter and Year End 2004 Earnings Conference Call

WARREN, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble" or the "Company") plans to release operating results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2004 before the opening of the stock market February 23, 2005. The Company invites you to listen to its conference call to discuss fourth quarter and ful ... Continue reading

Operation KidSafe #1 child safety and traffic event!

Operation KidSafe #1 child safety and traffic event!

Thank you for your interest in Operation KidSafe. Having previously reviewed our sponsor package, you may know that we have 5 high tech digital fingerprinting and photo machines for children. In 30 seconds or less parents get a permanent record ready to hand to law enforcement. The extra benefit: NO INK and NO FILM. It ... Continue reading

Stemco Introduces BAT RF -- An Innovative New Line of Technology Products That Reduce Cost and Improve Safety

Stemco Introduces BAT RF -- An Innovative New Line of Technology Products That Reduce Cost and Improve Safety

LONGVIEW, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Stemco, a technology leader in heavy-duty truck and trailer wheel products and an EnPro Industries company, has introduced an innovative new product line developed to reduce the cost of commercial vehicle ownership and improve vehicle safety. Stemco's BAT RF products use advanced sensor tech ... Continue reading

Auto Club: Monthly Average Gas Price Climbs 14 Cents

Auto Club: Monthly Average Gas Price Climbs 14 Cents

LOS ANGELES--Feb. 15, 2005--Southern California's average price for regular gasoline rose about 14 cents during the past month, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. Prices are about 19 cents higher than February 2004. The Southern California February average price for regul ... Continue reading

All-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi: Power and versatility, Saab style

All-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi: Power and versatility, Saab style

The all-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi, announced today, takes Saab into the premium, mid-size wagon segment for the first time by combining distinctive design, sporty driving dynamics and five-door functionality Its strong, compact proportions are a bold reaffirmation of a Saab tradition for designing cars that are sporty in ... Continue reading

ACDelco Internet Programs Help Shop Owners Build Customer Satisfaction And Improve Business

ACDelco Internet Programs Help Shop Owners Build Customer Satisfaction And Improve Business

GRAND BLANC, MICH. -- ACDelco's Web Integrated Service Environment (WISE) and WISE Internet Parts (WIP) systems are two key e-Business tools for shop owners. Both systems provide ACDelco Warehouse Distributors (WDs) with a value-added link to their Independent Service Center (ISC) customers and a full line of ACDelco p ... Continue reading

Toyota Recalling Tacoma Pickups

Toyota Recalling Tacoma Pickups

DETROIT February 15, 2005; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 22,228 Tacoma pickups because the parking brake may not work, the automaker and federal safety regulators said Tuesday. Tacomas from the 2005 model year with automatic transmissions are involved in the recall. Toyota spokesman John Hanson sai ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Identifies Top 10 'Cars for Kids in Car Seats' for National Child Passenger Safety Week, February 13-19

Edmunds.com Identifies Top 10 'Cars for Kids in Car Seats' for National Child Passenger Safety Week, February 13-19

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Edmunds.com, (www.edmunds.com) the premier online resource for automotive information, kicked off National Child Passenger Safety Week (February 13-19) by publishing a list of the top 10 cars for kids in car seats. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) When s ... Continue reading

Remy International Anuncia Centro Técnico y de Servicio al Cliente en Asia Pacifico

Remy International Anuncia Centro Técnico y de Servicio al Cliente en Asia Pacifico

El centro apoya la creciente popularidad de los arranques y alternadores Delco Remy(R) y Sistemas Híbridos Remy y Motores DC a través de la Región ANDERSON, Indiana, 15 de febrero /PR Newswire/ -- Remy International, Inc., anunció hoy sus planes de establecer un centro técnico y de servicio al cliente regional en ... Continue reading

Bluetooth für mehr Sicherheit und Komfort beim Autofahren

Bluetooth für mehr Sicherheit und Komfort beim Autofahren

CANNES und TAUNUSSTEIN, Deutschland, February 15 -- - Motorola zeigt neue Handsfree-Lösungen in Cannes / Freisprecheinrichtung IHF 1000 / Autotelefon mit Telematikfunktion Mit der Bluetooth-Freisprecheinrichtung IHF 1000 und einem neuen Autotelefon präsentiert Motorola vom 14. bis 17. Februar auf dem 3GSM World Congr ... Continue reading

Remy International Anuncia Criação de Centro Técnico e de Serviço ao Cliente na Ásia-Pacífico;

Remy International Anuncia Criação de Centro Técnico e de Serviço ao Cliente na Ásia-Pacífico;

Local Dará Apoio à Crescente Popularidade das Ignições, Alternadores Delco Remy(R), Sistemas Híbridos Remy e Motores DC na Região ANDERSON, Indiana, 15 de fevereiro /PR Newswire/ -- A Remy International, Inc., divulgou hoje que pretende estabelecer um centro técnico e de serviço ao cliente regional na Ásia par ... Continue reading

Remy International gründet technischen Kundendienst im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum

Remy International gründet technischen Kundendienst im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum

ANDERSON, Indiana, February 15 -- - Die Anlage dient dem Support der zunehmenden Popularität von Delco Remy(R) Startern, Alternatoren sowie Remy Hybrid Systemen und Gleichstrommotoren in der gesamten Region Remy International Inc. veröffentlichte heute die Pläne für ein in Asien basiertes technisches Kundendienstze ... Continue reading

PACCAR Awards Extended Life Coolant Business To Chevron Delo; Chevron Delo Extended Life Coolant To Be Factory Fill For PACCAR Inc. Trucks Assembled in North America

PACCAR Awards Extended Life Coolant Business To Chevron Delo; Chevron Delo Extended Life Coolant To Be Factory Fill For PACCAR Inc. Trucks Assembled in North America

TAMPA, Fla.--Feb. 15, 2005--ChevronTexaco Products Company (ChevronTexaco), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that its Chevron Delo(R) Extended Life Coolant has been awarded the factory fill business for all Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks built by PACCAR in North Amer ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Receives Contract From the U.S. Army to Develop Advanced Vehicle Propulsion Motor

UQM Technologies Receives Contract From the U.S. Army to Develop Advanced Vehicle Propulsion Motor

Development to Focus on New Design With the Potential to Triple the Torque Capability Compared to Existing UQM(R) Propulsion Motors for Application as a Wheel Mounted Electric Propulsion System in Hybrid Electric Combat Vehicles Being Developed Under the Army's Future Combat Systems Program FREDERICK, Colo., Feb. 15 -- ... Continue reading

ARKONA Announces Record Quarterly Earnings; Earnings From Operations Increase More than 49% Over Previous Year

ARKONA Announces Record Quarterly Earnings; Earnings From Operations Increase More than 49% Over Previous Year

SALT LAKE CITY--Feb. 15, 2005--ARKONA Inc. (OTCBB:ARKN), the leader in Internet-based dealer management solutions for the automotive retail industry, today announced revenues and earnings for its third fiscal quarter. For the quarter ending December 31, 2004, the company reported before-tax earnings of $173,733 on reve ... Continue reading

Blue Sky Motorcycle Rentals Reports on Growth and Manufacturer Relationships

Blue Sky Motorcycle Rentals Reports on Growth and Manufacturer Relationships

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 15, 2005--Blue Sky Motorcycle Rentals, half owned by MBA Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:MBAH), is successfully expanding its licensed locations and marketing reach in the motorcycle rental market. Blue Sky has finalized a licensing agreement for a new location in San Diego, a top travel and rental destin ... Continue reading

Eaton Announces Live Webcast of February 24 Analyst Conference

Eaton Announces Live Webcast of February 24 Analyst Conference

CLEVELAND--Feb. 15, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today said it will be hosting an analyst conference on Thursday, February 24, 2005 beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST and concluding by 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the company's business prospects with security analysts and i ... Continue reading

Navicom GPS Names New President

Navicom GPS Names New President

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 15 -- NowAuto, Inc. announces today that Keith Tench has joined Navicom GPS as the new President. Keith Tench was hired to drive the company's strategy and vision to become the leader in GPS tracking technology and services. Keith Tench has over 10 years of experience and management roles in Bel ... Continue reading

Amerigon to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 17th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Dana Point, CA

Amerigon to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 17th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Dana Point, CA

DEARBORN, Mich.--Feb. 15, 2005--Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it is scheduled to make an investor presentation at the Roth Capital Partners 17th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The conference is being held February 21-23, 2005 at the St. Regis Monarc ... Continue reading

Drew Industries Reports Third Consecutive Record Year for Sales and Profits

Drew Industries Reports Third Consecutive Record Year for Sales and Profits

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 15 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced a 29 percent increase in net income on a 50 percent increase in net sales for the year ended December 31, 2004. Drew, a supplier of components for recreational vehicles ("RV") and manufactured housing ("MH"), reported that net sales increased t ... Continue reading

Harley-Davidson Installs Perceptron AutoGauge(TM) System in New Softail Manufacturing Facility

Harley-Davidson Installs Perceptron AutoGauge(TM) System in New Softail Manufacturing Facility

System Provides Immediate Quality Data to Weld-Cell Operators PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced that Harley-Davidson is using an AutoGauge(TM) quality measurement system in its new Softail frame fabrication line at the company's recently expanded York, PA facility. The main function of the Au ... Continue reading

ISSI Announces a Complete Line of RoHS Compliant Products Targeted for Digital Consumer Applications

ISSI Announces a Complete Line of RoHS Compliant Products Targeted for Digital Consumer Applications

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 15 -- Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. , a leader in advanced memory solutions, today announced a complete line of Lead Free, RoHS compliant memory products targeted for the digital consumer and computer peripherals markets. These products, which are compliant to the European Union's Restrict ... Continue reading

LiveWorld Announces Renewal of Contract With MINI USA to Provide Online Community for MINI Cooper Owners

LiveWorld Announces Renewal of Contract With MINI USA to Provide Online Community for MINI Cooper Owners

Leading Online Community Agency Provides Loyalty Community for Leading Car Brand LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 15 -- LiveWorld, Inc. (Pinksheets: LVWD.PK) today announced that MINI USA has renewed its contract with LiveWorld for the provision of online community services. LiveWorld provides the Owners Lounge online community ... Continue reading

Nova's - Aqua Xtremes Inc. Announces CyberAds as Exclusive North American Distributor

Nova's - Aqua Xtremes Inc. Announces CyberAds as Exclusive North American Distributor

RENO, Nev.--Feb. 15, 2005--Aqua Xtremes Inc., a subsidiary of Nova Communications Ltd. announced CyberAds, Inc. acquired the North American distribution rights for XBoard (OTCBB:CYAD). XBoard is a revolutionary jet surfboard that operates like a Jet Ski(TM) and behaves like a surfboard. CyberAds and its CyberNetworks s ... Continue reading

Remy International Announces Asia-Pacific Customer Service and Technical Center

Remy International Announces Asia-Pacific Customer Service and Technical Center

Facility to Support Growing Popularity of Delco Remy(R) Starters, Alternators and Remy Hybrid Systems and DC Motors Throughout Region ANDERSON, Ind., Feb. 15 -- Remy International, Inc., today announced plans to establish an Asia Regional customer service and technical center to support the company's rapid growth in th ... Continue reading

Remy International Announces Asia-Pacific Customer Service and Technical Center

Remy International Announces Asia-Pacific Customer Service and Technical Center

ANDERSON, Indiana, February 15 -- - Facility to Support Growing Popularity of Delco Remy(R) Starters, Alternators and Remy Hybrid Systems and DC Motors Throughout Region Remy International, Inc., today announced plans to establish an Asia Regional customer service and technical center to support the company's rapid gro ... Continue reading

The Coast Distribution System, Inc. Adopts Cash Dividend Policy

The Coast Distribution System, Inc. Adopts Cash Dividend Policy

Policy Calls for Payment of Quarterly Cash Dividends of $0.04 Per Share Board of Directors Also Declares Cash Dividend of $0.04 Per Share to be Paid on March 15, 2005 MORGAN HILL, Calif., Feb. 15 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) , one of North America's largest suppliers of aftermarket replacement part ... Continue reading

Alcoa-Lingotes Castings to be Sold

Alcoa-Lingotes Castings to be Sold

PITTSBURGH--Feb. 15, 2005--Alcoa today announced its intention to exit the Alcoa Lingotes Castings Ltd. (ALC) joint venture established in 2000 to produce specialty cast components for the automotive industry. Alcoa, the majority partner in the venture, will pursue an aggressive plan to sell ALC. ALC's sole operating l ... Continue reading

American Stock Exchange Lists Common Stock of Veri-Tek International Corporation

American Stock Exchange Lists Common Stock of Veri-Tek International Corporation

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today listed common shares of Veri-Tek International Corp. in an initial public offering of 2.5 million shares. The securities trade under the ticker symbol VCC. Located in Wixom, Michigan, and founded in 1993, Veri-Tek designs, develops and builds specialty ... Continue reading

ExxonMobil Launches New Line of High-Endurance Motor Oils with Fully Integrated, High-Profile Marketing Campaign Ad Campaign to Kick off During Daytona 500

ExxonMobil Launches New Line of High-Endurance Motor Oils with Fully Integrated, High-Profile Marketing Campaign Ad Campaign to Kick off During Daytona 500

FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 15, 2005--ExxonMobil today announced that it is rolling out one of the most aggressive fully-integrated marketing campaigns in the history of its Mobil(R) lubricants brand to increase its share of the $2 billion retail motor oil segment. The initiative was developed to support the new line of high-en ... Continue reading

GlobalAutoIndustry.com Announces Spring 2005 Series of Global Business Executive Briefings for Automotive Suppliers

GlobalAutoIndustry.com Announces Spring 2005 Series of Global Business Executive Briefings for Automotive Suppliers

TROY, Mich.--Feb. 15, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com today announced a new series of Executive Briefings for Spring 2005. The events are offered exclusively for automotive suppliers and held in the Detroit metro area. "As automotive suppliers continue to expand globally, their need for experts to help them succeed in for ... Continue reading

'Go Man, Go!' New 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Model Sure to be 'Top Banana'

'Go Man, Go!' New 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Model Sure to be 'Top Banana'

* Dodge celebrates Charger's return to NASCAR Nextel Cup racing at Daytona International Speedway with new Dodge Charger Daytona R/T * Dodge to boost HEMI(R) to 350 horsepower for Dodge Charger Daytona R/T model introduction * "Go ManGo!" and "Top Banana" classic paint schemes to appear on limited-production Dodge Char ... Continue reading

Goodyear Implementing 3n Mass Notification System to Communicate Instantly With Employees

Goodyear Implementing 3n Mass Notification System to Communicate Instantly With Employees

Goodyear Testing System Weekly as Part of Emergency Communications Plan GLENDALE, Calif., Feb. 15 -- National Notification Network (3n), a leading provider of mass notification systems, announced today that Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company , one of the world's leading tire companies, is implementing the 3n Mass Notific ... Continue reading

GXS Delivers Order Lifecycle Visibility to John Crane; World's Largest Manufacturer of Mechanical Sealing Equipment Selects GXS to Automate Forecast and Logistics Processes

GXS Delivers Order Lifecycle Visibility to John Crane; World's Largest Manufacturer of Mechanical Sealing Equipment Selects GXS to Automate Forecast and Logistics Processes

GAITHERSBURG, Md.--Feb. 15, 2005--GXS, a leading provider of B2B e-commerce solutions, today announced that John Crane has selected the company to provide a full-service outsourcing and supplier portal program. The program will allow John Crane, the acknowledged technology leader and the world's largest manufacturer of ... Continue reading

Metaldyne Announces Expansion at Middleville, Mich. Facility

Metaldyne Announces Expansion at Middleville, Mich. Facility

Auto Supplier to invest $8 million, create 64 jobs PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Metaldyne announced today that it will expand its Middleville, Mich. facility to accommodate the machining and assembly of a transmission end cover assembly for a new six-speed transmission to be used by two North American automakers. The co ... Continue reading

NJ Sharing Network Announces 'Donate Life' License Plate Game

NJ Sharing Network Announces 'Donate Life' License Plate Game

License Plate Game Designed to Raise Awareness of the Pressing Need for Organ and Tissue Donors and Features Grand Prize of Trip for Two to the Delano Hotel in Miami's South Beach SPRINGFIELD, N.J., Feb. 15 -- Nationally, there are over 87,000 Americans on transplant waiting lists, with over 2,900 men, women and childr ... Continue reading

Raser Technologies, Inc and U.S. Army Research Laboratory Finalize ISA Design Contract Award

Raser Technologies, Inc and U.S. Army Research Laboratory Finalize ISA Design Contract Award

PROVO, Utah--Feb. 15, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:RSTG)(the "Company"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies today announced the U.S. Army Research Laboratory has executed a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase One co ... Continue reading

Rinspeed `Senso' - The Car that Senses the Driver

Rinspeed `Senso' - The Car that Senses the Driver

--Rinspeed and Bayer MaterialScience will premiere its joint new concept car at the Geneva Motor Show from March 3-13, 2005. The "Senso" actually "senses" the driver by measuring his (or her) biometric data, and then exerts a positive effect on him with the help of patterns, colors, music and fragrances. The "Senso," w ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce to Relocate Large Engine Testing Facility to U.S.

Rolls-Royce to Relocate Large Engine Testing Facility to U.S.

CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 15 -- Rolls-Royce announced today that it had selected the National Aeronautics And Space Administration's John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi as the preferred site for relocation of its large engines outdoor test facility from the U.K. This is the first time Rolls-Royce has partnered in th ... Continue reading

RVs Make Family Vacations More Affordable; See for Yourself at the Port Huron Camper & RV Show

RVs Make Family Vacations More Affordable; See for Yourself at the Port Huron Camper & RV Show

PORT HURON, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Imagine a family vacation without the hassles of long lines, time constraints, luggage restrictions, delayed flights and dining expenses. Having trouble imagining such a vacation? Then you are missing out on the freedom and flexibility recreation vehicles provide. Vacationing in an RV is m ... Continue reading

United Capital Corp. Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

United Capital Corp. Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

GREAT NECK, N.Y.--Feb. 15, 2005--United Capital Corp. (AMEX:AFP) reported a 216% increase in net income for the quarter and a 150% increase in net income for the year ended December 31, 2004. Earnings jumped to $4.10 per basic share for the year and $1.75 during the last three months of 2004. For the three months ended ... Continue reading

Vendor Managed Inventory Continues Strong Growth Trend; EDM Datalliance Customer Base Realizes Significant Growth

Vendor Managed Inventory Continues Strong Growth Trend; EDM Datalliance Customer Base Realizes Significant Growth

CINCINNATI--Feb. 15, 2005--Enterprise Data Management -- International Use Expanded to Central America, Europe, Asia, and Australia -- Existing VMI Users Continue to Realize Value and Expand Use Based on several industry sources, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) technology continued a strong growth trend throughout 2004. ... Continue reading

Veri-Tek International, Corp. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock

Veri-Tek International, Corp. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock

WIXOM, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Veri-Tek International, Corp. (AMEX:VCC) ("Veri-Tek" or the "Company") announced today that is has priced its initial public offering of 2,500,000 shares of common stock at $6.00 per share. All shares in the offering are offered by Veri-Tek International, Corp. The underwriter has an option to ... Continue reading

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2005 Chicago Auto Show: Web Cameras to Beam Images Worldwide

2005 Chicago Auto Show: Web Cameras to Beam Images Worldwide

CHICAGO--Feb. 15, 2005--Thousands of car enthusiasts and auto industry professionals who can't attend the 2005 Chicago Auto Show in person can once again join in the experience thanks to SilkRoad Technology's TrueLook network web cameras. SilkRoad, the leading provider of enterprise-class, easy-to-use content managemen ... Continue reading

Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 15, 2005--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on March 1, 2005 to shareholders of record on Feb. 22, 2005. Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manuf ... Continue reading

OSRAM SYLVANIA Helps Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Light Up the North American Auto Show Circuit

OSRAM SYLVANIA Helps Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept Light Up the North American Auto Show Circuit

HILLSBORO, N.H., Feb. 15 -- The new Ford Shelby GR-1 concept, a vehicle presently receiving rave reviews at a number of auto shows in the United States, features the latest light emitting diode (LED) headlamps from OSRAM SYLVANIA. The two-module, LED headlight system on the Shelby GR-1 concept features the distinctive ... Continue reading

Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Major New Military Contract

Mile Marker International, Inc. Announces Major New Military Contract

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 15, 2005--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMRK), a specialty vehicle parts supplier, announced the receipt of an additional major contract from the U.S. military for up to a maximum of 15,975 of its unique patented hydraulic winch/bumper assemblies worth up to $40,608,450 over 5 years. ... Continue reading

Navistar Reports Record 4th Quarter Profits; $3.20 EPS for 2004 Exceeds Preliminary Figure Announced in December

Navistar Reports Record 4th Quarter Profits; $3.20 EPS for 2004 Exceeds Preliminary Figure Announced in December

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 15, 2005--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, today reported that fourth quarter earnings totaled $159 million, equal to $2.02 per diluted common share. Consolidated sales and revenues for the quarter rose to $ ... Continue reading

ThatsRacin.com Gives Fans Real 'Inside Line Experience'

ThatsRacin.com Gives Fans Real 'Inside Line Experience'

New for the 2005 NASCAR Season: Fan-Focused Blogs, Fantasy Racing Games & Advice, Unfiltered Industry News - and More Great Original Insider Coverage and Commentary CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15 -- As NASCAR insiders, media and spectators gather in Daytona to start the new NASCAR season, ThatsRacin.com will be giving fans w ... Continue reading

Delphi Continues Relationship With Hendrick Motorsports For 2005

Delphi Continues Relationship With Hendrick Motorsports For 2005

Delphi, in association with Kellogg's, sponsors No. 5 and Nextel Cup rookie driver Kyle Busch TROY, Mich., Feb. 15 -- Delphi Corp. continues its relationship with Hendrick Motorsports and its major associate sponsorship of the No. 5 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The 2005 NASCAR season opens this weekend at ... Continue reading

Rinspeed and Bayer Materialscience Present Joint New Vehicle Concept

Rinspeed and Bayer Materialscience Present Joint New Vehicle Concept

ZUMIKON/LEVERKUSEN, Germany, February 15 -- - Rinspeed "Senso" - The car that senses the driver - World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show from March 3-13, 2005 "The driver and not the technology should be the focal point of a car," observes the head of Rinspeed, Frank M. Rinderknecht (49), summing up the fundamental id ... Continue reading

In the Driver's Seat: Outsourcing of Vehicle Interior Modules and Systems Gains Ground in Europe

In the Driver's Seat: Outsourcing of Vehicle Interior Modules and Systems Gains Ground in Europe

LONDON, February 15 -- Following its success in North America, the concept of outsourcing modules is rapidly gaining popularity in the European automotive industry. Vehicle manufacturers (VMs) in Europe are fast realising the many advantages of outsourcing interior modules to a new breed of suppliers termed Tier 1 supp ... Continue reading

Automotive Coalition Announces New Target for Traffic Safety: Tweens

Automotive Coalition Announces New Target for Traffic Safety: Tweens

Fatalities and Serious Injuries Hold Stubbornly Steady for Age Group Despite Gains Elsewhere ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 15 -- The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) is opening a new front in the battle to get children buckled up: a focus on "tweens," the one age group in which traffic fatalities and serious injur ... Continue reading

Could Belt-Alternator-Starters Steal Hybrid's Thunder? asks ABI Research

Could Belt-Alternator-Starters Steal Hybrid's Thunder? asks ABI Research

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Feb. 15, 2005--While the popularity of hybrid-electric vehicles keeps growing, automakers continue their search for less-expensive alternatives such as belt-alternator starter (BAS) technology, according to new research from market intelligence firm, ABI Research. BAS systems are a dream technology fo ... Continue reading

Steelworkers to Target Bridgestone-Firestone and Nissan on February 16 National Action Day

Steelworkers to Target Bridgestone-Firestone and Nissan on February 16 National Action Day

PITTSBURGH--Feb. 15, 2005-- Nationwide Informational Rallies to Mark Lack of Progress in Contract Negotiations; Company's Refusal to Invest in North American Manufacturing The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) will hold informational rallies at 200 Nissan dealerships nationwide on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 to pr ... Continue reading

Energy & Engine Technology Corporation to Demonstrate Its Revolutionary Auxiliary Power Generator at American Trucking Association Conference

Energy & Engine Technology Corporation to Demonstrate Its Revolutionary Auxiliary Power Generator at American Trucking Association Conference

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 15 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announced today that it will be an exhibitor (Booth No. 1050) at the American Trucking Association's Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Tampa, FL from February 15 - 18, 2005. Last year's conference had 27 ... Continue reading

National Average Gas Price Up 8 Cents Since Mid-January, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows

National Average Gas Price Up 8 Cents Since Mid-January, AAA Fuel Gauge Report Shows

ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 15, 2005--The national average price of self-serve regular gasoline is $1.89 per gallon, up 7.8 cents since mid-January, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (www.fuelgaugereport.com) shows. Gasoline prices have remained at high levels as crude oil has traded between $45 and $50 since early January ... Continue reading

New York International Automobile Show Announces Faster, Easier Ticket Options

New York International Automobile Show Announces Faster, Easier Ticket Options

New Walk-Up Ticket Kiosks & Express Entry Points Unveiled for '05 NEW YORK, Feb. 14 -- The New York International Automobile Show announces three ways for consumers to purchase tickets to the 2005 exhibition, which begins March 25. The Show's popular e-ticket program at http://www.autoshowny.com/ allows visitors to buy ... Continue reading

Porsche Defines the 'Safety Must Haves' When Shopping for an SUV

Porsche Defines the 'Safety Must Haves' When Shopping for an SUV

From the company that introduced in the 1980s safety innovations such as anti- lock brakes and dual front airbags as standard equipment comes a list of the most important SUV safety features ATLANTA, Feb. 14 -- With the recent focus on occupant protection, rollover resistance and accident avoidance systems, today's aut ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Names Adam Bergman as Vice President, Investor and Media Relations

Advance Auto Parts Names Adam Bergman as Vice President, Investor and Media Relations

ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 14 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that Adam Bergman has been named to the position of Vice President, Investor and Media Relations. Mr. Bergman will be responsible for communications with investors, financial analysts, media outlets and news professionals. "I am pleased to announce the a ... Continue reading

Save The World Air Offers an Affordable Solution to Mexico's Air Pollution Problem

Save The World Air Offers an Affordable Solution to Mexico's Air Pollution Problem

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14 -- Save The World Air, Inc., (Pink Sheets: ZERO) recently completed emissions and fuel economy tests according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Independent tests were conducted at Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. (ATDS), an EPA approved laboratory by install ... Continue reading

AAA Launches Booster Seat Story for Young Children

AAA Launches Booster Seat Story for Young Children

Books to Be Donated to Elementary Schools Statewide for Teacher Use BURNSVILLE, Minn., Feb. 14 -- In a collaborative effort designed to appeal directly to young children, AAA and the University of Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education (UMPIRE) have authored a color storybook and a coloring book that promot ... Continue reading

AMA- Windham Podiums At RCA Dome

AMA- Windham Podiums At RCA Dome

2005 AMA THQ Supercross Round 6: Indianapolis February 12, 2005 Amsoil/Chaparral/Napster Honda's Kevin Windham returned to his podium-appearing ways, scoring a third-place finish in round six action at Indianapolis' RCA Dome. K-Dub's result allowed him to get back to third place in the points standings, where he now si ... Continue reading

All-New Saab 9-3 SportCombi: Power and Versatility, Saab Style

All-New Saab 9-3 SportCombi: Power and Versatility, Saab Style

DETROIT and TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, Feb. 14, 2005 -- The all-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi, announced today, takes Saab into the premium, mid-size wagon segment for the first time by combining distinctive design, sporty driving dynamics and five-door functionality. Its strong, compact proportions are a bold reaffirmation of a S ... Continue reading

Strategy Analytics: Auto Manufacturers Must Invest Wisely in Vehicle Technologies

Strategy Analytics: Auto Manufacturers Must Invest Wisely in Vehicle Technologies

BOSTON--Feb. 14, 2005-- Product Development and Marketing Priorities Challenged The new Strategy Analytics report, "OEM Activities in In-Vehicle Multimedia, Communications and Telematics Markets," reveals that automotive manufacturer investment in an ever growing range of in-vehicle technologies and increasingly fragme ... Continue reading

American Honda Announces Price Increase

American Honda Announces Price Increase

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 14 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced plans to raise prices on 2005 model year Honda and Acura vehicles an average of $150 or 0.58% on a sales weighted basis. This increase comes as a result of increased operating costs, such as rising costs of steel, and currency exchange rate fac ... Continue reading

Teens Embark on Media Campaigns to Address the Top Killer Of Youths -- Automobile Accidents

Teens Embark on Media Campaigns to Address the Top Killer Of Youths -- Automobile Accidents

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Feb. 14 -- Teenagers from across the country are helping their peers become safer drivers through Project Ignition, a creative service-learning program. Through Project Ignition, high school classes create peer-focused media campaigns addressing teen driving habits and choices. Participants use a wid ... Continue reading

Motorola Technology Can Provide European Drivers With a Lifeline to Help During an Emergency

Motorola Technology Can Provide European Drivers With a Lifeline to Help During an Emergency

Critical Accident Data Can be Sent to a Public Emergency Call Centre Within Seconds CANNES, France, February 14 -- Motorola, Inc. , a supporter of The European Commission's European Directive for Mobile Communication (E112) e-Call initiative, is showcasing how its technology can transmit important accident data - such ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Charger Claims First Victory, Winning $75,100 in Charity Auction Benefiting Victory Junction Gang Camp and The Salvation Army

2006 Dodge Charger Claims First Victory, Winning $75,100 in Charity Auction Benefiting Victory Junction Gang Camp and The Salvation Army

* The bidding race for the first 2006 Dodge Charger volume production unit to roll off the assembly line and autographed race car body used in the world reveal has officially ended; winning bid is $75,100 * Proceeds from the auction will be shared between Victory Junction Gang Camp and The Salvation Army * Winning bidd ... Continue reading

Rendell Administration Awards $1 Million to Fund Alternative Fuel Technologies

Rendell Administration Awards $1 Million to Fund Alternative Fuel Technologies

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 14 -- On behalf of Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell, Environmental Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today awarded more than $1 million in Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants. The grants leveraged more than $4.2 million in private funds to purchase hybrid vehicles, install a propane refueling sta ... Continue reading

David C. Schembri Joins Mitsubishi Motors North America as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing

David C. Schembri Joins Mitsubishi Motors North America as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing

CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 14 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced the hiring of David C. Schembri as executive vice president of sales and marketing for MMNA, effective immediately. He brings with him more than 30 years of corporate automotive marketing experience from Mercedes-Benz USA, Volkswagen of ... Continue reading

Auto Affordability Still Gradually Improving Fourth Quarter 2004, Reports Comerica Bank

Auto Affordability Still Gradually Improving Fourth Quarter 2004, Reports Comerica Bank

DETROIT, Feb. 14 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle during the fourth quarter of 2004 took 20.6 weeks of median family income, before taxes, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. This is 0.2 weeks more affordable than third quarter's 20.8 weeks. Total cost, in ... Continue reading

Exide Technologies Announces Financial Results For Third Quarter of Fiscal 2005

Exide Technologies Announces Financial Results For Third Quarter of Fiscal 2005

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--Feb. 14, 2005--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 ended December 31, 2004. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 rose 11.5% to $727.9 million from $653.0 million in ... Continue reading

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