Visteon Declares First Quarter 2004 Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 16 -- The Board of Directors of Visteon Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2004, to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2004. Visteon has paid a dividend each quarter since it became an independen ... Continue reading
Jo Cooper Named Group Vice President at Toyota Motor North America in Washington, DC
NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMA) President Toshiaki (Tag) Taguchi announced today that Josephine S. (Jo) Cooper has been named group vice president of government and industry affairs in Washington, D.C., reporting to TMA Senior Vice President Dennis Cuneo. Cooper will direct all of Toyota's federal ... Continue reading
2004 Review: Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It's winter, it's icy cold and raining heavily and driving conditions are unpredictable and exciting in the worst way. I'm driving a high-performance car, but I don't care. That car is a new Subaru Impreza WRX wagon. Sports cars are usually out of their element when the weather tur ... Continue reading
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 9 -- When you greet someone in Bangkok, should you give him a hug? If you're visiting Old Sturbridge Village, what state are you in? What city do you fly into for a vacation in Tahiti? If teenagers in your family can answer questions like these, they may be well on their way to an expense-paid trip t ... Continue reading
Fittipaldi Joins Bell Motorsports for Rolex 24
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'Footwear' For Any Occasion, Any Car
DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- At this month's round of glitzy North American auto shows -- from Los Angeles to Detroit -- all sorts of innovative concept vehicles are being shown off, and many of them are riding on rubber from Goodyear, as usual. The "footwear" that these vehicles sport are also of the concept variety in many cas ... Continue reading
Montana Products, Inc. announces the 2004 Training Programs
Good morning, For nearly three decades, Montana Products, Inc. has built a reputation for manufacturing high quality coatings for the automotive, fleet, equipment and OEM markets. In their continuing commitment to training, Montana announces their 2004 Training Programs. These programs offer specific training curriculu ... Continue reading
PR: Leading Content Providers Join MediaREADY Content Partner Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leading Content Providers Join MediaREADY Content Partner Program, Generating Profit Opportunities for OEMs, Retailers Blastro, Live365, INgrooves, VegTv, and Adventures in OZ Sign Up for New Program; OEMs, Retailers to Share Profits as Consumers Add Value to Their MediaREADY Convergent Internet/D ... Continue reading
Surface Technologies, Inc. Engages Professional Auditing Firm
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 9, 2004--Surface Technologies, Inc. (OTC:SFCI) engaged Weinberg & Company of Boca Raton, Florida, to audit its books and records and submit to the Company's special securities counsel the SEC required documents so that counsel can prepare a Form 10-SB to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Co ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra Teams Complete First Test at Daytona
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The Timken Company to Announce Fourth Quarter Results
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- The Timken Company will announce its fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, January 22, 2004 before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The financial results will be available through the Internet at www.timken.com . The company will host a conference call that day for investors ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Announces Gains Over Prior Quarter
BARTOW, Fla., Jan. 16 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) has filed results of operations for the third quarter ending November 30, 2003 on Form 10QSB showing improvement over the prior quarter. Daniel L. Hefner, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Commerce Solutions, Inc. stated, ... Continue reading
Goodyear's 'Spirit of America' to Fly Again
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that work is already underway to return the Carson, Calif.- based "Spirit of America" airship to the skies following a disabling December incident during a night landing at its home base. Following the incident in which neither the pilot nor tec ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2004--For outstanding achievement in environmental protection and waste reduction, Hitachi Automotive Products (USA), Inc. in Torrance was honored today by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The manufacturer, part of the family of companies of Hitachi, Ltd., was recognized as o ... Continue reading
Internap Board Member Resigns to Focus Efforts on New Company
ATLANTA--Jan. 16, 2004-- Naughtin Recently Named CEO of Network Clarity; Notes Internap's Achievement of 'Unprecedented Financial Viability & Strength' Marks Opportunity to Focus on New Challenges Internap(R) Network Services Corporation , the leading provider of performance-based routing services over the Internet, to ... Continue reading
Mercury General Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter Results on February 9, 2004
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16 -- Mercury General Corporation , a major California automobile insurer with operations in several states reported that on Monday, February 9, 2004, the Company will release results for its fourth quarter and twelve month period ended December 31, 2003. The Company also said that Chief Executive Off ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. Announces Management Changes
- Kendra Rawls is appointed vice president, R. L. Polk & Co. and general manager, R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. - Former vice president and general manager, Bill Murray, is appointed vice president International Development TORONTO, Jan. 16 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announces Kendra Rawls' appointment to vice president, R. L. Polk ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Joined By Baldwin, Rice, Robinson and Southard in PAP-PARTS BMW-FABCAR
Shane Lewis Joined By Baldwin, Rice, Robinson and Southard in PAP-PARTS BMW-FABCAR JUPITER, Fla., January 16, 2004 - Sports car ace Shane Lewis, of Jupiter, Fla., will be joined by a quartet of other road racing champions driving the Southard Motorsports' No. 7 PAP Parts BMW FABCAR at January 31st Rolex 24 at Daytona. ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Completes New Credit Agreement
CLEVELAND, Jan. 16 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. today announced the completion of their new Credit and Security Agreement with a syndication of lenders led by LaSalle National Bank Association as lead arranger and administrative agent, National City Corporation as co-lead arranger and syndication agent and KeyBank Nation ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Texas--Jan. 16, 2004--Smith System, the leader in professional driver training, recently held its 2004 Corporate Conference to announce new products, honor and train employees and celebrate its success. The conference was held on January 6 to 10, 2004, at the company's headquarters in Arlington, Texas. The f ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International verstärkt Präsenz auf Leichtmetallrädermarkt
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, January 16 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. gab heute bekannt, man habe bestimmte Kapitalanlagen von Hayes Wheels de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. erworben und zugleich seine Stammkapitalbeteiligung bei Hayes Wheels de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. an DESC, S.A. de C.V. verkauft. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/c ... Continue reading
Toyota Motorsport Uses Automotive Industry PLM Solution from Dassault Systemes for 2004 F1 Season
COLOGNE, Germany & PARIS--Jan. 16, 2004-- TMG Aerodynamics Team Cuts Development Time by 30 % with "Generative Car Design" Solution. Companies Establish Development and Services Partnership. A day before the launch of the new Toyota Formula 1 racecar, the TF104, Dassault Systemes today announced that Toyota Motorsport ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; New Statewide High for January
HOUSTON--Jan. 16, 2004--The statewide average price for self serve regular reached its highest price ever recorded for mid-January, according to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.505 a gallon -- six cents more than last week's average and about t ... Continue reading
Volvo's Mack Truck Chooses Enova for Hybrid Refueler Vehicle for U.S. Air Force
TORRANCE, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2004--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA), Torrance, a developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems for military and commercial vehicle, transit, marine and stationary applications, announced today that it has received a contract from Mack Truck, Inc., ... Continue reading
PEAK GLOBAL Ends Coolant Color Confusion
New Extended Life Antifreeze Works in Any Make, Any Model, Any Time NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 16 -- If you're like most drivers, your vehicle is indispensable (remember the last time it was in the shop for the day?) and you're confused by the rainbow of different antifreeze/coolant colors that have been introduced by carm ... Continue reading
A Few Basics Can Ease Tough Driving in Rough Winter Weather
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 16 -- The roughest months of winter are still ahead. Are you prepared to weather dangerous driving conditions? Many people are not. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), traffic accidents are the leading cause of death during winter storms. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Air Bag Maker Stoneridge, Inc. Appoints Two New Directors to Its Board
WARREN, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that John C. Corey and William M. Lasky have been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Corey is president and chief executive officer of Safety Components International, a supplier of air bags and components. He previously held positions as president o ... Continue reading
Key Into Safe Winter Driving; Loss Frequency Increases During Cold Weather
HARTFORD, Conn.--Jan. 16, 2004--Auto accident claims increase in frequency by 12% in January and February in comparison to non-winter months, according to a recent analysis of claims incidence at Travelers Property Casualty Corp. . "Snow storms and icy conditions present a particular set of driving hazards," says Peter ... Continue reading
Rendell Administration Announces $168,678 In Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants
Funding Will Help Finance Purchases of Hybrid Vehicles HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 16 -- On behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell, Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today awarded $168,678 in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants to help residents finance as much as 20 percent of the costs of purchasing alter ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Cash Dividend
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Jan. 16, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , today announced that the Company's Board of Directors met on January 14, 2004 and declared the record date of March 5, 2004 for its upcoming quarterly cash dividend payable to shareholders on April 5, 2004. In fiscal 2004, which began August 31, 2003, Winne ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 16, 2004--The Board of Directors of Alcoa today declared (a) a quarterly common stock dividend of 15 cents per share payable February 25, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 6, 2004 and (b) a quarterly dividend of 93.75 cents per share on Alcoa's $3.75 cumulative preferr ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production -1/16/04
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 16 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 336,176 units, up 8.8 percent from the 309,068 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading
ALL-NEW MERCURY MONTEREY LEADS LINCOLN-MERCURYS 2004 FIVE-STAR SAFETY LINE-UP
The 2004 Mercury Monterey joins award-winning line-up. Two-thirds of Lincoln-Mercury's 2004 product line-up has earned the government's highest crash safety ratings. The Mercury Grand Marquis earns nine straight years of safety leadership. The Lincoln Navigator remains one of two full-size domestic sport utility vehicl ... Continue reading
GM Sees Good Things In January 2004
Thursday January 15, 12:38 pm ET By DETROIT, Jan 15, 2004; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. expects U.S. vehicle sales to strengthen industry-wide in January, with its own results helped by the giveaway of 1,000 cars and trucks over the next two months. Gary Cowger, head of GM's Nort ... Continue reading
Lexus Seeks To Overcome BMW and MB
DETROIT January 15, 2004; Norihiko Shirouzu writing for Dow Jones reported that Toyota Motor Corp. wants to expand its Lexus brand significantly by beefing up a sporty entry-level luxury model and possibly adding to its product line a couple of vehicles priced above $70,000 that would put Lexus in direct competition wi ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Daytona Test Jan. 15
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES PRE-SEASON THUNDER TEST SESSION II DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY January 15, 2004 JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 CHEVRO ... Continue reading
Exclusive New Heater Kit From Atlantic British Ltd. Keeps Classics On The Road!
If you have problems viewing this press release, please visit http://www.AtlanticBritish.com/TEMPLATE-press_release_HBM.h tm For Immediate Release Exclusive New Heater Kit From Atlantic British Ltd. Keeps Classics On The Road January 14, 2003 (Clifton Park, NY) Atlantic British Ltd. has developed a new Heater Blower Mo ... Continue reading
ForSaleByOwner.com Launches Spin-Off
Allowing Car Buyers and Sellers to Connect Online Cars.ForSaleByOwner.com Is First of Planned Expansions in 2004 http://cars.forsalebyowner.com NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Building on its wildly popular formula for cutting out the middleman in real estate, ForSaleByOwner.com is launching an online auto marketplace that connec ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Receive 2004 World Environment Center Gold Medal
NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- The World Environment Center's Twentieth Annual WEC Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development has been awarded to Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., for creating tremendous shareholder value through businesses and initiatives that enable energy efficiency a ... Continue reading
Infiniti's New AWD G35 Billboard to Display Current Weather Conditions to New Yorkers
- The Weather Channel(R) to Provide Current Weather Content on Unique LED Billboard - NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced that it has teamed up with The Weather Channel and weather.com(R) to help promote the new Infiniti G35 AWD sedan and its ability to "cha ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's GEM Takes Leadership in Establishing Market For Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
* 28,000 GEMs in Use Nationwide * Clean, Quiet, Convenient and Cost Effective Transportation * Small Vehicles Have Big Impact in Improving Air Quality NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, begins its seventh year in business in 2004 as the clear industry leader in production and sales of electric vehicle ... Continue reading
Kelly Maria Joins CBC as Car Wash Business Development Manager
WESTMONT, Ill.--Jan. 15, 2004--Consolidated Buying Company LLC, the largest buying group for petroleum marketers in the United States, is pleased to welcome Kelly Maria as their Car Wash Business Development Manager. Kelly is based out of San Francisco, CA and will be responsible for identifying and developing the Car ... Continue reading
Crown Royal Named Official Sponsor of the International Race of Champions Series
New Sponsorship Brings Massive Increase in Prize Money STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 15 -- Crown Royal has signed a multi-year agreement to be the official title sponsor of the International Race of Champions Series (IROC). The Crown Royal International Race of Champions Series includes four races, the first in Daytona Beach, ... Continue reading
Statewide Radio Campaign Targets Impaired Driving, Advocates 0.08 Legislation
AAA and Minnesota Department of Public Safety Partner in Effort BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 15 -- AAA Minnesota/Iowa in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety will launch a two- week statewide radio campaign on Monday, Jan. 19, advocating a reduction in the legal alcohol concentration for drivers from 0 ... Continue reading
Dodge Rusty Wallace Quotes from Thursday's Preseason Thunder at DIS
Daytona International Speedway Ray Cooper Preseason Thunder. NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Clear!Blue Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004. 704-975-3232 RUSTY WALLACE (No. ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Tips Will Help Keep You On Road in Frigid Weather
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 15 -- Preparing now for below-zero temperatures predicted across the state tonight will help keep your vehicle on the road tomorrow morning, advises AAA Michigan. As of 11 a.m. today (Jan. 15), AAA's Emergency Road Service has assisted more than 2,308 motorists since midnight and call volume remai ... Continue reading
World's Biggest Adventure Race Announces Dates, Location, Entries SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 15 -- Just days after its 2003 race was broadcast on CBS -- a first for adventure racing -- the Subaru Primal Quest announced its 2004 dates and location. The race will start on September 19th, 2004 and end on September 28th, after ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 15 -- New-vehicle retail sales in California have increased substantially since Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger repealed the vehicle license fee increase on Nov. 17, 2003. Overall new-vehicle retail sales jumped 19 percent and luxury sales climbed 30 percent in California after the tax red ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Shelby Cobra Concept Named Best in Show
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc.'s (BULLETIN BOARD: CSBI) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Carroll Shelby, saw the concept car he and Ford created just five months ago receive its first distinguished award. AutoWeek announced its Editor's Choice awards for this year's North American Inter ... Continue reading
2004 Detroit Auto Show: Bridgestone Brand Tire On Concept Vehicles
BRIDGESTONE BRAND TIRES ON CONCEPT VEHICLES AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 15, 2004) - Bridgestone brand Run-Flat tires are making quite an impression at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week. Three very different concept vehicles presented by original equi ... Continue reading
Mario Andretti Featured at Blood Drive on Jan. 28
Contact: Diana Rose Infineon Raceway (707) 933-3918 Infineon Raceway Answers National Appeal with Blood Drive Featuring Mario Andretti, Wednesday, Jan. 28 LEGENDARY DRIVER WILL GIVE HOT LAPS AROUND TRACK IN EXCHANGE FOR BLOOD SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Motor sports enthusiasts will be given the rare opportuni ... Continue reading
MERCEDES TAKES SENNHEISER PX NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES FOR A RIDE
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Cummins Westport Announces New Engine Sales in Egypt
VANCOUVER, Jan. 15 -- Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) announced today a follow-on order for 50 of its C Gas Plus engines to Egypt. This sale brings the total to 100 C series engines in use in Cairo's transit system. The Cummins Westport C Gas Plus low-emissions natural gas engines will be installed in transit buses manufac ... Continue reading
Deadline Approaching For International Wheel Awards Entries
DETROIT, Jan. 15 -- Entries for the Detroit Press Club Foundation's 2004 International Wheel Awards, honoring excellence in automotive journalism, are due Jan. 31. The reminder was issued today by Steve Purdy, chairman of the Wheel Awards committee of the Individual Communicators Network, the not-for-profit group that ... Continue reading
Statement Attributable to Ron DeFore, SUVOA Communications Director WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America (SUVOA) today called on Attorney General John Ashcroft and Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge to step up intelligence and federal enforcement action against The Earth Liberation Front ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Expands its Aluminum Wheel Presence
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 15 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that it purchased certain assets from Hayes Wheels de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and sold its equity interest in Hayes Wheels de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., to DESC, S.A. de C.V. . (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO ) Under ter ... Continue reading
'Fraud Cited in SMG $15 Million Lawsuit Against Consumer Guide'
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15 -- Last week, Smart Marketing Group (SMG), a leading automobile dealer marketing company headquartered in Orange, CA filed a $15 million lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Cook County, Illinois alleging that Consumer Guide committed fraud and breached three contracts for its dealer programs. Consume ... Continue reading
AutoNation To Acquire Glauser Mercedes-Benz In Sarasota, Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 15 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the only Mercedes-Benz dealership in the growing Sarasota, Florida, market. Once closed, the acquisition of Glauser Mercedes-Benz will bring to 65 the t ... Continue reading
Kawasaki Riders Give Infineon Raceway Thumbs Up
JPEG IMAGE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-933-3907 Kawasaki Riders Give Safety Improvements at Infineon Raceway Thumbs Up SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - A trio of Kawasaki riders was finally able to tackle the road course at Infineon Raceway on Thursday for a test session, and ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION today reported operating results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 28, 2003. Net sales for the Company's second quarter ended December 28, 2003 were $50.0 million, compared to net sales of $48.7 million for the second quarter ended December 29, 2002. Net in ... Continue reading
Gentex und Ford Europe arbeiten bei Kompaktvan zusammen
ZEELAND, Michigan, January 15 -- Gentex Corporation, führender Anbieter von automatisch abblendenden Spiegeln für die globale Automobilindustrie, wird den neuen Ford Focus C- Max, den ersten Kompaktvan von Ford Europa, mit seinen Spiegeln ausstatten. Die Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) Spiegel von Gentex dunkeln aut ... Continue reading
GPS-Wireless 2004 Set for March
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15 -- More than 200 mobile information professionals from the largest automobile manufacturers, wireless carriers, mobile electronics vendors, homeland defense and computer companies will meet March 4-5 for GPS-Wireless 2004 ( www.gps-wireless.com ) at the Marriott Hotel-San Francisco Airport. The e ... Continue reading
A.O. Smith Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15 -- Directors of A.O. Smith Corporation today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.15 per share on Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The dividend is payable on Feb. 17 to shareholders of record Jan. 30. ... Continue reading
A.O. Smith Names Martin to Board of Directors
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15 -- A.O. Smith Corporation today elected Dennis J. Martin, the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of General Binding Corporation, to its Board of Directors. Martin joined General Binding Corporation as its chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors in 2001. The Northb ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Jan. 15 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. has announced its decision, through a letter of intent, to sell its Kenton, Ohio, facility to Sypris Solutions of Louisville, Ky. The sale is anticipated to be completed by the end of March. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) The sale of the facili ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Names Don Polk to Lead Its Light Vehicle Systems Wheels Business
TROY, Mich., Jan. 15 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announces that Donald Polk has been appointed to the position of vice president and general manager of its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group's Wheels product line, effective immediately. He reports directly to Juan De La Riva, senior vice president and president, LVS. ... Continue reading
TORONTO, Jan. 15 -- IFS announced today that Azure Dynamics Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, has signed a contract to implement IFS Applications(TM) business software. Azure is a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric vehicle technology for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. Opens New Production Facilities
BARTOW, Fla., Jan. 15 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. has begun production in its new facility in Tampa, Florida. "Our new production facility consists of four buildings, which will separate the various sta ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Jan. 15, 2004--This year, powersports fans, manufacturers and dealers are coming together to celebrate a common passion: motorcycles. The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) presented by Toyota Trucks (IMS) will be at the IXCenter, in Cleveland, January 30 - February 1, 2004. Ticket ... Continue reading
Delphi Receives Two Prestigious Information Technology Designations
TROY, Mich., Jan. 15 -- Delphi's Global Enterprise Application Services team received two significant acknowledgements recently with a successful implementation of the Level 2 Capability Maturity Model (CMM), as defined by the Software Engineering Institute, and a designation as a Certified Competence Center by SAP. (L ... Continue reading
Gentex and Ford Europe Team Up on MVP
ZEELAND, Mich., Jan. 15 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, is shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for Ford Europe's new Focus C-Max, its first compact multi-purpose vehicle. Gentex Night Vision Safety(TM) (NVS(R)) mirrors automatically ... Continue reading
Global Motorsports to Carry Complete Product Line from Diamond Powersports
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan 15 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that Global Motorsports has agreed to carry the complete product line of Diamond Powersports parts and accessories. Global Motorsports, www.motorcyclestuff.com, is the largest distributor for aftermarket Harley Davidson par ... Continue reading
IRC Study Finds Skyrocketing Auto Injury Losses Despite Declines in Serious Injuries
MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 15 -- A new study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) finds that reported losses in auto injury claims are escalating in spite of the fact that the rate of serious auto injuries has decreased. In the past five years, increases in the average amounts that auto injury claimants report for expenses ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com and ConsumerGuide.com Partner to Make Leasing a Vehicle Online Easy
CINCINNATI--Jan. 15, 2004--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), a pioneer in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, has partnered with ConsumerGuide.com, a trusted resource helping smart consumers make buying decisions with confidence, to offer an online auto leasing quote/compare service. Through this associatio ... Continue reading
* Same plant that builds award-winning PT Cruiser sedan launches convertible * Rolling manufacturing launch results in zero production lost at plant * Product design and assembly processes contribute to quiet, smooth ride AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 15 -- Chrysler Group celebrated today the production launch of the new 2 ... Continue reading
Northwood University To Honor Lloyd 'Buzz' Waterhouse as a 2004 Outstanding Business Leader
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that Lloyd "Buzz" Waterhouse, CEO, Chairman and President, has been selected by Northwood University as one of its 2004 Outstanding Business Leaders. This year five other business professionals will also be recognized at Northwood's 24th annual ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 15, 2004--The board of directors of PPG Industries today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 44 cents a share, payable March 12 to shareholders of record Feb. 17. PPG has paid uninterrupted dividends since 1899. ... Continue reading
PPG Reports Strong Earnings, Cash Flow in Fourth Quarter
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 15, 2004--PPG Industries reported today fourth quarter net income of $122 million, or 71 cents a share, including an aftertax charge of $8 million, or 5 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the current value of the company's obligation under the asbestos settlement agreement reported in May of ... Continue reading
Sports Wheels Business Plan on a 'Roll'
VANCOUVER, Wash.--Jan. 15, 2004--Since the signing of its agreement with Promotional Containers Inc., a Lexington, KY-based company, Sports Wheels, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SSWH) has had excellent short term results in promoting and providing access to major league sports and college industries. Sports Wheels, Inc. has had on ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Johnson Controls Inc. Announces Its First Quarter 2004 Conference Call Webcast
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15 -- Johnson Controls Inc. announces the following Webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) What: Johnson Controls First Quarter 2004 Conference Call When: 01/21/04 @ 11:00 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz395929036gf12.ht ml How: Live over th ... Continue reading
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