New Research Shows Humidity Increases The Danger Of Hot, Parked Vehicles To Young Children
GM, National SAFE KIDS Warn That Leaving Kids In Vehicles Can Be Deadly Warren, Mich. May 15, 2003; General Motors and the National SAFE KIDS Campaign have released alarming new research that shows humidity makes a hot, closed vehicle even more dangerous to young children trapped inside. The findings, which come just a ... Continue reading
Corvette Counts Down To the Biggest Birthday Party of the Year
DETROIT May 15, 2003; The official countdown is under way for Chevrolet to celebrate Corvette's 50 years as America's first and favorite performance sports car. The anticipated 15,000 Corvette owners and enthusiasts have less than 50 days to tune their engines and pack their bags for an historical road trip and vacatio ... Continue reading
AuGRID Signs LOI to Acquire Private E-commerce Company
CLEVELAND--May 15, 2003--AuGRID Corporation (OTCBB:AGRD) announces it has signed a letter of intent to acquire a Southwestern E-commerce company with annual revenues in excess of $1 million. This acquisition will enhance AuGRID's distribution subsidiary's Internet audio product capability on a global level. "The distri ... Continue reading
Behr Names Schramm Vice President for Product Line Air Conditioning
TROY, Mich., May 15 -- Wolfgang Schramm has been appointed vice president for product line air conditioning in North America, according to Hans Lange, Behr America president. In his new position, he will be responsible for the management of Behr's air conditioning business in North America. Schramm previously was the p ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Mixed First Quarter Results
TROY, Mich., May 15 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (C&A) today announced mixed results for its first quarter-with record sales and significant future year new business wins accompanied by a disappointing decline in profitability. According to Jerry Mosingo, C&A President and CEO, "First quarter 2003 sales of $1.035 bi ... Continue reading
Ford Awards Students Pursuing the 'Spirit of Accomplishment'
* 75 High School Students Awarded $2,000 Scholarships * Three Grand Finalists Awarded $10,000 Ford Centennial Anniversary Bonus * Total of $1 Million in Scholarships Awarded to Date DEARBORN, Mich., May 15 -- Ford Motor Company is honoring 75 high school students in pursuit of higher education through the "Ford Spirit ... Continue reading
IMPCO Reports Favorable First Quarter Calendar Year 2003 Results
CERRITOS, Calif., May 15 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. , today reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. For the first quarter of calendar year 2003, IMPCO reported a net income of $0.5 million or 3 cents per share. Comparatively, the net loss in the first calendar quarter of 2002 was $7.1 million, or ... Continue reading
InsWeb Expands Board of Directors
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15 -- InsWeb Corp. , one of the largest producers of automobile insurance in the U.S., announced today that it has expanded its board of directors, adding two new independent members. The addition of Thomas Orr, age 69, and Dennis Chookaszian, age 59, brings the total number of board members to ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., May 15 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 5 percent for the three months ended April 30, 2003. Operating revenues for the three month period consisted of 2 percent growth from acquisitions and a 6 percent contribution from currency translation, offset by a 3 perc ... Continue reading
Memorial Day Travelers Favor Local Destinations, Says AAA
HOUSTON--May 15, 2003--Nearly 3.2 million Texans -- almost 15 percent of the state's residents -- are expected to take Memorial Day weekend trips this year, according to AAA Texas. That's one of the highest numbers of projected travelers in the last 10 years, although it is slightly lower compared to last year's Memori ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--May 15, 2003-- Initiatives To Reduce Costs, Return To Full Year Profitability Progressing Despite Lower Forecast For Industry Class 6-7 Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, today reported a loss from continuing operations of ... 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
TEMPE, Ariz.--May 15, 2003--Simula Inc. (AMEX:SMU) announced a pre-tax loss in the first quarter which was in line with its internal expectations for the quarter. The loss of approximately $1.1 million compared to a pre-tax income of $0.6 million for the same period in 2002, was incurred as the Company invested in a ne ... Continue reading
Sirius Jamz For Black Music Month With Special Music Programs and Celebrity Interviews
More Than 40 Programming Features Will Air on 18 Different SIRIUS Streams During Month of June NEW YORK, May 15 -- SIRIUS , the premier satellite radio broadcaster and only service delivering uncompromised coast-to-coast music and entertainment for your car and home, will celebrate Black Music Month throughout the mont ... Continue reading
Society of Automotive Analysts Elects Andrea, Herschman and Stephens To Board of Directors
DETROIT, May 15 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) announces that its members recently elected three new Directors to the organization's Board. Joining the Board as North American Directors are: * David Andrea, Director / Forecasting Group, Center for Automotive Research (CAR), Ann Arbor, Michigan. * Mel Steph ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., May 15 -- Radio Satellite Integrators, Inc. (RSI), a global provider of customized GPS-based vehicle tracking and mobile data solutions, today announced the completion of an Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system for the Isabella County Transportation Commission (ICTC). The ICTC provides on-demand an ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Files Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
WESTLAKE, Ohio--May 15, 2003--TravelCenters of America (TA) announced today that it has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. The Company is planning to hold a conference call with its interested investors and creditors on Tuesday, ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Announces Additional $50,000 Award For 'Three-Peat' Victory at Indy This Month
A Third Consecutive Win for 2001 and 2002 Winner Castroneves Will Make Racing History CHICAGO, May 15 -- BorgWarner Inc. , the Top-25 automotive supplier whose name has been on the world-famous BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Trophy(TM) since 1936, announced today that it will award a $50,000 bonus to 2001 and 2002 Indy 50 ... Continue reading
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 15 -- Thousands of consumers across the United States will have the opportunity to test-drive the entire line-up of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles during "Route 2003: An American Road Trip" on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. The event, which is open to the public and free of charge, will t ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 15 -- Dana Corporation announced today it has signed a preliminary agreement with Permo- Drive Technologies Ltd. to collaborate in the exclusive supply of a Regenerative Drive System (RDS) for use in the U.S. Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). The Army has previously notified Permo-Driv ... Continue reading
Eaton Appoints William B. Doggett Vice President, Public and Community Affairs
CLEVELAND--May 15, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that William B. (Barry) Doggett has been appointed vice president, public and community affairs, effective June 2, 2003. Doggett will be located at the company's headquarters here, with responsibility for Eaton's federal, sta ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 15, 2003--Hot on the heels of AAA projecting that this year's Memorial Day travel would match its lofty 2002 levels, the most recent AAA National Travel Barometer shows Americans have increased their travel planning for the fourth consecutive week. The National Travel Barometer for the week of May 5 ... Continue reading
DETROIT & NEW YORK--May 15, 2003--Offering corporate-style rewards to small and mid-sized businesses, General Motors and Chase announce the launch of the GM Business Card from Chase. This new co-branded MasterCard offers small to mid-sized businesses outstanding vehicle savings and the type of strong online reporting c ... Continue reading
DETROIT & NEW YORK--May 15, 2003--Offering corporate-style rewards to small and mid-sized businesses, General Motors and Chase announce the launch of the GM Business Card from Chase. This new co-branded MasterCard offers small to mid-sized businesses outstanding vehicle savings and the type of strong online reporting c ... Continue reading
Hertz Adds 6 New Markets to Its Prestige Collection
- Ford Thunderbird Introduced into the Prestige Fleet - PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 15 -- Hertz has added new rental locations to its Hertz Prestige Collection and expanded the program's fleet to include the award winning Ford Thunderbird. The Hertz Prestige Collection is an exclusive program that combines several makes and ... Continue reading
Diversity Purchasing Milestone Achieved One Year Ahead of Schedule MILWAUKEE, May 15 -- Johnson Controls has achieved its previously announced goal to spend $1 billion a year with diverse suppliers a year sooner than it expected. (Logo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) The company's suppl ... Continue reading
JPE, Inc. Agrees to Sell Plastic Trim, Inc.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 15 -- JPE, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: JPEI) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of Plastic Trim, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, to PTI Acquisition, LLC. The transaction, which is subject to customary conditions, is expected to close within one month. W.Y. Cam ... Continue reading
Liteglow Industries, Inc. Reports Sales & Earnings for the First Quarter 2003
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--May 15, 2003--Spencer Krumholz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Liteglow Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:LTGL), reported sales and a net loss for the period ending March 31, 2003 as follows: -0- March 31, 2003 March 31, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------- SA ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Supplies Transfer Case Components to Magna Steyr
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 15 -- Metaldyne announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply nine components for Magna Steyr's Integrated Transfer Case (ITC), which will power a broad range of four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive SUVs for European vehicle manufacturers. Metaldyne will supply oil pump assemblies, ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla--May 15, 2003--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today reported a net loss of ($.14) per share for the first quarter ending March 31, 2003 versus a profit of $ .01 per share for the comparable first quarter of 2002. The loss coincided with a decrease in net sales of 26.7% or $1,047,000 for the quarter ended Mar ... Continue reading
TDS Selected by BMW Group as Partner for New China CKD Program
LONDON, Ontario, May 15 -- Following a comprehensive four month selection process, TDS automotive has been chosen by BMW to provide outbound logistics services for their new China project. Under the terms of this 5 year contract TDS will perform CKD (complete knock-down) export packing services to support BMW Group, an ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, Lowe's MS
For continually updated ARCA RE/MAX Series-LMS entry list and much more, check www.arcaracing.com; and thanks, Don Radebaugh LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY FACTSHEET RACE: ADG 100 presented by EasyCare, 5-22-03 TRACK: Lowe's Motor Speedway, 1.5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Concord, NC DISTANCE: 67 laps, 100 miles SANCTION: ARCA SE ... Continue reading
Auberlen Takes Us on a Lap of Lime Rock Park
NEWS FROM BMW TEAM PTG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2003 Bill Auberlen Takes Us on a Lap of Lime Rock LIME ROCK, Conn. (May 15, 2003) -- Rounds 3 and 4 of the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Speed GT Championship Series will be held at Lime Rock Park, in the scenic extreme Northwestern section of Connecticut, on Satur ... Continue reading
Bosch Unveils Completed South Bend Facility Rehabilitation Project May 16
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
Delphi Names New Purchasing Director for Safety & Interior Systems Division
TROY, Mich., May 15 -- Delphi Corp. has announced the appointment of Patrick C. Murtagh as director of global purchasing in its Safety & Interior Systems division. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Murtagh, 49, replaces Karen A. McClain, who has been appointed director of global purchasin ... Continue reading
Elamex to Report First Quarter 2003 Financial Results on May 19
EL PASO, Texas--May 15, 2003--Elamex S.A. de C.V. , a shelter services and contract manufacturing services company with operations in Mexico and the United States, will announce financial results for the first quarter ended April 4, 2003, before the market opens on May 19, 2003. Following the press release, management ... Continue reading
Keith Morris Appointed Exec VP at the SoftAd Group
DEARBORN, Mich.--May 15, 2003--Keith Morris has been promoted to executive vice president of operations and customer service at The SoftAd Group, from his current position of vice president. According to SoftAd Founder and CEO Paula George Tompkins, "Keith's efforts have contributed greatly in expanding our relationshi ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Broadcast Earnings Conference Call via Live Webcast
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--May 15, 2003--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. : FROM: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. SUBJECT: Fourth Quarter 2003 Conference Call and Live Webcast WHO: Management of Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 11:00 am Eastern Time URL: http://www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast will be availab ... Continue reading
MSX International Appoints Robert Netolicka As President and Chief Operating Officer
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 15 -- MSX International is appointing Robert Netolicka as President and Chief Operating Officer, a new position reporting to Thomas T. Stallkamp, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective June 1, 2003. "Robert brings a record of proven leadership and performance in b ... Continue reading
MSX International Nomeia Robert Netolicka Como Presidente e COO
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, 15 de maio /PR Newswire/ -- A MSX International está nomeando Robert Netolicka como Presidente e COO, uma posição nova reportando- se à Thomas T. Stallkamp, Vice-Presidente do Conselho e CEO. A nomeação será efetivada em 1º. de junho de 2003. "Robert traz um histórico de liderança e dese ... Continue reading
NAMARS PR: "Thursday Night Lighning" Opens tonight!....
JB MILLER 100 POSTPONED TO MAY 15TH Speedway, IN Inclimate weather in the Indianapolis area postponed the JB Miller 100 to Thursday May 15th. The UMRA TQ MidgetCars will return to the Indianapolis Speedrome along with the NAMARS Regional MidgetCars and the Kenyon MidgetCars. All tickets and pit passes will be honored f ... Continue reading
NAPA Rayloc Wins Spirit of NAPA Award
Recognized as 'best of the best' across all product categories ATLANTA, May 15 -- Rayloc is the winner of the Spirit of NAPA Award for 2002. This is the first time Rayloc has been an individual recipient of the award. "The Spirit of NAPA Award, now in its 28th year, recognizes manufacturers that provide outstanding ser ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Recognized with Governor's Export Achievement Award
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 15, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation was honored recently with the Governor's Export Achievement Award. The award is presented annually by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle to recognize firms and organizations that have achieved extraordinary results in international sales or have contributed to Wisconsin' ... Continue reading
Rexhall Industries Announces First Quarter Results
LANCASTER, Calif.--May 15, 2003--Rexhall Industries, Inc. today reported revenue and earnings for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net revenues for the first quarter decreased 26% to $12,946,000 from $17,407,000 for the same period in 2002. Gross profit for the first quarter was $1,602,000 versus $1,323,000 last ... Continue reading
United Road Services, Inc. Announces Termination of Registration
ROMULUS, Mich., May 15 -- United Road Services, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: URSI) announced that yesterday it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Certification and Notice of Termination of Registration under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 15 pursuant to the Securities Exchange Ac ... Continue reading
Universal Luxury Coaches to purchase Featherlite coaches for new Affinity Rental Program
CRESCO, Iowa--May 15, 2003--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers and luxury motorcoaches, has announced that Universal Luxury Coaches LLC in Sanford, Florida, will purchase a fleet of luxury coaches exclusively from the Featherlite coach inventory. The first purchase wa ... Continue reading
REDMOND, Wash.--May 15, 2003--Advanced Digital Information Corporation today announced sales for its second quarter ended April 30 exceeded $100 million, a first for any quarter in its history. Sales were up almost four percent from the first quarter and up nearly 25 percent from the same period last year. Net income f ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG at Mosport for Round 2 of Speed GT
NEWS FROM BMW TEAM PTG May 15, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Second Test Session Complete, BMW Team PTG Heads to Mosport for Round 2 of Speed GT WINCHESTER, Va. (May 15, 2003) - BMW Team PTG completed another productive test session last week in advance of the second round of the 2003 SCCA Speed GT World Challenge race ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Notes from Mosport Promoter Test Day
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SPEED GT World Challenge Round 2 Promoter Test Day Mosport International Raceway Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada Thursday, May 15, 2003 Race Date: Sunday, May 18, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 Promoter Test Day With more than 60 cars from the SCCA Pro Racing Speed World Challenge Touri ... Continue reading
City Council's 'Responsible Action' Will Save Lives and Improve Safety for Philadelphians
National Campaign Urges Mayor to Sign Ordinance into Law WASHINGTON, May 15 -- A lifesaving traffic safety ordinance that establishes a photo red light camera pilot program today received the support of the Philadelphia City Council with swift approval. Bill 000682, introduced by Councilman Frank Rizzo (at-large), pass ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Inks Multi-Year Endorsement Deal With Diamondbacks All-Star Luis Gonzalez
PHOENIX, May 15 -- Auto parts retailer CSK Auto, Inc. , which operates more than 1100 stores in 19 states under the Checker, Schuck's, and Kragen brand names, announced today they have agreed to terms with Arizona Diamondbacks All-star outfielder Luis Gonzalez, who will serve as a commercial spokesman for the company d ... Continue reading
Delphi Gives American Idol Finalists SKYFi Satellite Audio System
Gift Features XM Satellite Radio's 101 Channels of Revolutionary Programming TROY, Mich., May 15 -- Delphi Product & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corporation , will provide the first portable satellite radio -- the new SKYFi(TM) "boombox" Audio System -- to all American Idol Season 2 Finalists, Celebrity Guests an ... Continue reading
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2003 Results
KINGSTON, Pa., May 15 -- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. announced today that net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003 increased $5.9 million, or 12.4%, to $54.1 million as compared to $48.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2003 increased by ... Continue reading
D.M. - Morgan - Firestone Steps Down As Chairman Of Glendale; Edward C. Hanna Appointed Chairman
OAKVILLE, Ontario--May 15, 2003--Glendale International Corp. (TSX:GIN) today announced that Mr. D.M. (Morgan) Firestone has stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, effective immediately. Mr. Firestone will continue to serve as a Director of the Corporation. Mr. Edward C. Hanna, President ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2003 Operating Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 15 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced today its operating results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2003. Revenues were $13.6 million compared to $24.5 million in the third quarter last year, primarily due to the near completion of the first phase of three phases of contr ... Continue reading
FARO Settles Patent Infringement Suit Against Competitor
LAKE MARY, Fla., May 15 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. announced that it has settled a patent infringement suit filed against a U.S.-based portable measurement arm competitor in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. FARO filed a suit against this competitor concerning FARO patents covering se ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--May 15, 2003--Firestone began a limited recall of certain Firestone Steeltex A/T tires for the same type of defect that led to a massive recall of its Wilderness tires, according to a May 14 Reuters article. Firestone's recall comes just days before the NHTSA is expected to announce whether they will ... Continue reading
Kevin Quinn To Head Commercial Power Systems, Newest Division of EaglePicher Technologies
PHOENIX, May 15 -- Kevin J. Quinn has been named Vice President/General Manager of Commercial Power Systems, a newly formed division of EaglePicher Technologies, LLC. Craig Kitchen, president and CEO of EaglePicher Technologies, a privately held U.S. company, made the announcement noting, "We are establishing this new ... Continue reading
Modine Board Announces Dividend Increase
RACINE, Wis.--May 15, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company's Board of Directors today approved a 10 percent increase in the quarterly dividend to 13.75 cents per share on its outstanding common stock, payable June 5, 2003 to all shareholders of record May 27, 2003. "In addition to previously announced new business, we ha ... Continue reading
Odd Job Stores Reports Fiscal 2003 First Quarter Results
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.--May 15, 2003--Odd Job Stores, Inc. , today reported an operating loss of $7.8 million for the three-month calendar period ending March 31, 2003, as compared to a $3.3 million operating loss for the 57-day period ending March 31, 2002. Comparative consolidated financial statements for the prior y ... Continue reading
DETROIT--May 15, 2003--Permo-Drive Technologies Ltd. has signed a preliminary agreement with Dana Corporation for exclusive rights to its Regenerative Drive System (RDS) for use by the U.S. Army, according to Max Bosotti, Permo-Drive's chief executive officer. Permo-Drive will receive royalties under a licensing agreem ... Continue reading
LENEXA, Kan., May 15 -- Automotive Parts Associates (APA)/Professionals' Choice Auto Parts, a member owned cooperative of independent warehouse distributors, hosted their 23rd Annual Shareholders & Manufacturers conference February 27-March 2, 2003. The conference was held at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada and proved ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--May 15, 2003--Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 on Wednesday, May 21, 2003, after the close. The following morning, a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific), to discuss the results and answer questions reg ... Continue reading
TenFold Race Car at Laguna Seca
SALT LAKE CITY, May 15 -- TenFold(R) Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: TENF) provider of the Universal Application(TM) platform for building and implementing enterprise applications, today announced that it will sponsor Car #28 at the Barber Dodge Pro Series on June 15, 2003 at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. C ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Announces its Third Senior/Subordinated Securitization Transaction
IRVINE, Calif.--May 15, 2003--WFS Financial Inc today announced the pricing of a $1.5 billion offering of automobile receivable asset-backed securities. The offering was lead managed by Banc of America Securities LLC and co-managed by Citigroup, Credit Suisse First Boston, Deutsche Bank Securities and Merrill Lynch & C ... Continue reading
ZAP Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2003
SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 15 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. Company officials noted that sales were up for the quarter, while losses were down. Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 were $1.5 million, compared to ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Announces First Quarter 2003 Results
WATERTOWN, Conn.--May 15, 2003--Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc. (OTCBB:HCAR) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. Hometown reported revenues of $60.3 million in the first quarter of 2003 versus revenues of $65.1 million for the same period in 2002, a decrease of $4.8 million or 7.4 ... Continue reading
Brickendon, UK, May 15 -- Hard to believe but it will soon be Summer again. What with entertaining the kids, doing the gardening or clearing out the garage, the job of looking after your car is often overlooked at this time of year, perhaps when it is needed most, if you are taking it abroad, for example. Regular servi ... Continue reading
ZAP Debunks Detroit's Electric Car Myth
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15 -- One might be surprised to see electric cars in front of the CAL/EPA Building on National Bike-to-Work Day. After all, it's been a little more than a month since California bowed to pressure and lawsuits from the conventional auto companies to further delay and possibly eliminate the state' ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports Higher First Quarter Profits
Effective Cost Controls and Positive Plant Restructuring Results Contribute to Continuing Profitability Despite Lower Sales HOPE, Ark., May 14 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) today reported net income for the first quarter ended March 30, 2003 of $284,000, or $0.08 per share, compared to a net loss of $2 ... Continue reading
gate5 Expands into North America with Tele Atlas as Exclusive Map Data Provider
MENLO PARK, Calif. & BERLIN--May 14, 2003--gate5, a leading software technology provider for dynamic mobile guides on intelligent clients and intelligent messaging solutions, and Tele Atlas, a worldwide leading provider of digital map databases and provider of real-time traffic information in the United States, today a ... Continue reading
As New Stats Show Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths Up for Third Year, MADD Calls on Congress and the Administration to Commit to War on Drunk Driving WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Kentucky Bus Crash, the worst drunk driving crash in U.S. history, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and ... Continue reading
Microsoft and Ganassi Team Up at Indianapolis 500
Taking Information Work to the Extreme, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Revs Up With Microsoft Collaboration Technologies INDIANAPOLIS, May 14 -- What does a world-class car racing team do to gain a competitive edge at the biggest race of the year? It turns to the latest technology advances from Microsoft Corp. . During thi ... Continue reading
Highway Users Applaud DOT Proposal for Emphasis on Roadway Safety, Congestion Relief
Group Pledges to Work with Congress to Increase Investment Levels WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The American Highway Users Alliance commended a proposal to reauthorize the federal highway program unveiled today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), saying that the draft legislation -- known by the acronym "SAFETEA" - ... Continue reading
Children Face Danger When Riding in Cars
Third Annual State Farm(R) Child Safety Day Teaches Caregivers About Safety WHAT: In nearly 300 locations throughout the country, State Farm will be hosting free safety seat check-ups. This will allow caregivers to learn the proper way to buckle up children. In many areas, a safety fair with local community groups and ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 14 -- PRIMEDIA Inc. , the leading targeted media company, announced today that Steven Rousseau, (42), has been promoted to Regional Vice President and Managing Director for Advertising Sales for the company's Detroit region. In this new position, Mr. Rousseau will focus on expanding advertising sales and m ... Continue reading
Michael Slagter Appointed to Vice President of Sales, West For Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., May 14 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the appointment of Michael Slagter to the position of vice president of sales, west, effective immediately. As vice president of sales, west, Slagter is responsible for sales operations for the western portion of the United States covered by MBUSA's Lo ... Continue reading
CCITRIAD Announces Expansion of Professional Services, Names Former i2 Director to Oversee
Tom Sheppard Brings Supply Chain Management Experience to Aid in Customers' System Optimization AUSTIN, Texas, May 14 -- CCITRIAD, the leading provider of data services, management and information systems for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that it has expanded its services department beyond its current cus ... Continue reading
Twenty Questions Will Steer Gasoline's Direction for Summer Drive Time
LAKEWOOD, N.J., May 14 -- The answers to twenty critical questions may determine whether gasoline prices rise and fall like a Summer roller coaster in the next four months. Incredibly volatile fuel cost swings of 25% to 60% have been a fixture in three of the last four summers, and petroleum marketers, traders, and mot ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, The Winston Open Advance
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, The Winston Open Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: The Winston Open (non-points event) TRACK: Lowe's Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, May 16, 6:00 p.m. RACE: Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. BROADCAST: FX television and MRN radio TARGET TEAM FACTS: · Chassis: Team Target will race chassis #3 ... Continue reading
21st Century Insurance Group Reports 2003 First Quarter Results
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--May 14, 2003--21st Century Insurance Group today reported a net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, of $6.7 million, or $0.08 loss per share, compared to net income of $8.3 million, or $0.10 earnings per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2002. The results for the latest quarter inclu ... Continue reading
Former Dura Automotive CEO Joins Goldsmith Agio Helms
MINNEAPOLIS--May 14, 2003--Goldsmith Agio Helms is pleased to announce that Karl Storrie has joined Goldsmith Agio Helms as a senior advisor in our industrial products/manufacturing industry group. Prior to joining us, Karl was president and chief executive officer of Dura Automotive Systems , a tier one global supplie ... Continue reading
Safety Announces First Quarter 2003 Results
BOSTON--May 14, 2003--Safety Insurance Group, Inc. today reported first quarter 2003 results. Net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2003 was $2.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $3.0 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 200 ... Continue reading
Share the Road Safely in Baltimore
Professional Truck Drivers Offer Safe Driving Tips for Memorial Day Travel Over 189,000 vehicles travel I-95 through Baltimore each day. With so many vehicles on the highways, and the Memorial Day weekend coming up, it's more important than ever that motorists learn to share the road safely with large trucks and other ... Continue reading
Hayner Mosport/Trans-Am Preview
Stu Hayner Mosport Preview Looks to reap benefits of “driver’s” track Detroit – May 14, 2003 – Stu Hayner and the #2 Trenton Forging / GMAC Commercial Finance Corvette for Revolution Motorsports will head to Mosport with high hopes of kicking the season in gear. Hayner feels this is the pe ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Recalls 42 Steeltex Tires
LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2003; Reuters reported that Bridgestone Corp. recalled 42 Steeltex radial tires on Wednesday for the same type of defect that led to a massive recall of its Wilderness tires, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA announced the recall of Steelex tires manufacture ... Continue reading
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