ADESA, Inc. Conducts First Annual Meeting of Stockholders
CARMEL, Ind., May 17 -- ADESA, Inc. conducted its first Annual Meeting of Stockholders today since becoming a publicly traded company last June. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040708/DETH017LOGO ) Stockholders re-elected three directors and ratified the Audit Committee's appointment of PriceWaterhouseCoop ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $1.35 Billion Asset-Backed Securitization
FORT WORTH, Texas--May 17, 2005--AmeriCredit Corp. announced the pricing of a $1.35 billion offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers. Co-managers are Credit Suisse First Boston, Deutsche Bank Securities, JPMorgan and Wachovia Securities. AmeriCredit ... Continue reading
Autobytel Receives Extension from Nasdaq
IRVINE, Calif.--May 17, 2005--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced that a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") has extended to May 31, 2005 the deadline for the Company to come into full compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14). Nasdaq Market ... Continue reading
* Best-in-class claims include acceleration, towing, torque, oil change intervals, interior room, largest brakes and GCWR * Built directly for commercial customer use with exceptional upfit, towing and carrying capabilities * Available in regular or Quad Cab(TM) models with 11,000 lb. GVWR and best-in-class carrying ca ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 17, 2005--The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is proud to announce it is providing one year's auto insurance to a Los Angeles Unified School District high school student. The student is a winner of the Count Me In! program - a program that helps students improve their school attendance. The studen ... Continue reading
Five Finalists Named in 'What Can You HEMI(R)?' Contest
* Finalists to see their HEMI-powered dreams become realities * Grand Prize Winner wins a HEMI-powered Chrysler, Jeep(R) or Dodge vehicle * Sketches available online at www.WhatCanYouHemi.com AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 17 -- While a HEMI(R)- powered grill was revving in the background, five finalists were announced today ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Hosts Conference Call to Discuss FY2005 First Quarter Earnings
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 17 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced that it will host a telephone conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal year 2005 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. (ET). To participate by phone, please dial 10 minutes prior to the call: (800) 399-388 ... Continue reading
ITS America President Confirms Commitment to VII and Other Programs
For Immediate Release May 17, 2005 ITS America President Confirms Commitment to VII and Other Programs WASHINGTON, DC, May 17, 2005 - ITS America president & CEO Neil Schuster stated clearly today that "ITS America has made no decision to hand off any activities to the Connected Vehicle Trade Association or other group ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas--May 17, 2005--In line with worldwide health and environmental legislation, Microtune(R) Inc. announced today that versions of its MicroTuner(TM) silicon tuners are now available in packages that are compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Direct ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings Reschedules Earnings Announcement and Conference Call for Tomorrow
PERRIS, Calif., May 17 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced that it would delay issuing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, and postpone its earnings conference call, which had been scheduled for 11:00 am pacific time today, until tom ... Continue reading
Randy Barone of American Auto Exchange to Speak at AutoSuccess 2005 Summit in Las Vegas
DALLAS, May 17 -- On May 19, 2005, Randy Barone, American Auto Exchange (aaXchange(R)) senior vice president for sales is speaking at the AutoSuccess Best Practices Summit in Las Vegas. He will address dealers from across the country interested in learning more about "Bringing State-of- the-Art Technology to the Automo ... Continue reading
Wayne Ovation iX, the Ovation, Only Better
AUSTIN, Texas--May 17, 2005--Dresser Wayne, Dresser, Inc. today announced another advancement in fuel dispenser technology, The Ovation iX. "The latest addition to the popular Ovation dispenser product line, the Ovation iX includes a set of innovative technology specifically designed to reduce the costs of operating a ... Continue reading
Westcorp Presented at Bear Stearns Investor Conference
IRVINE, Calif.--May 17, 2005--Westcorp , the financial services holding company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, was a presenter at the Bear Stearns Global Credit Conference on May 17, 2005. Ernest Rady, CEO, and Keith Palmer, Treasurer, were the presenters. Their presentat ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--May 17, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, announced today that veteran marketing and sales executive Gerald Gallagher has been named to the ZAP Board of Directors. Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP, made the announcement. As a member ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL Boosts Water Separation in Diesel Engines
PORTAGE, Mich., May 17 -- MANN+HUMMEL, development partner and original equipment supplier to the international automotive industry, has designed a new concept for more efficient fuel pre-filters to remove contaminating water in diesel engines. Through a two-stage concept with an innovative hydrophilic (water- attracti ... Continue reading
12th Annual Auto Interiors Show Kicks Off Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 18) at Detroit's Cobo Center
DETROIT, May 17 -- With automotive interiors playing a critical role in the automakers' efforts to sell more cars and trucks and gain market share, it's no surprise that more than 3,000 automotive executives have registered to attend the industry's most important exposition and conference dedicated to interiors -- the ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Follow Our Route 66 80th Anniversary Map Research Trip Online
IRVING, Texas--May 17, 2005--AAA Texas has created a special web page so members and the public can follow its travel writer and photographer on an 80th anniversary of Route 66 map research trip that will take 22 days to complete. The route's unique roadside eateries, historic motels, trading posts, ghost towns, scenic ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--May 17, 2005--The California Department of Industrial Relations' Divisions of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) and Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), in cooperation with Santa Clara County and San Mateo Regional Auto Theft Taskforce (RATTF) and local police agencies participated in an Undergrou ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 17, 2005--Tapping into in-vehicle telematics electronics as an opportunity to enhance the profitability of automobile manufacturers and their affiliated dealerships is emerging rapidly as the catalyst for growth in the consumer vehicle telematics industry. That was the assessment presented today to attend ... Continue reading
Cummins: Engine Business Leadership Changes Announced
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 17, 2005-- Dave Crompton named Vice President and General Manager of the MidRange Engine Business Ed Pence named Vice President and General Manager of the Heavy Duty Engine Business Sean Milloy named Chief Technical Officer for the Engine Business Cummins Inc. today announces several changes in resp ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Crude Oil and Gas Prices Down, Inventories Up
MINNEAPOLIS, May 17 -- The return of crude oil prices below $50 per barrel (selling at $48 per barrel today) and the building of U.S. gasoline inventories bode well for lower retail pump prices as summer nears. The current national average has dropped more than 8 cents since last month to $2.16 per gallon. This is near ... Continue reading
AAA Reports National Gas Prices Decline as Summer Nears
MINNEAPOLIS, May 17 -- The return of crude oil prices below $50 per barrel (selling at $48 per barrel today) and the building of U.S. gasoline inventories bode well for lower retail pump prices as summer nears. The current national average has dropped more than 8 cents since last month to $2.16 per gallon. This is near ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Improves Slightly in First Quarter 2005, Reports Comerica Bank
DETROIT, May 17 -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle during the first quarter of 2005 took 24.4 weeks of median family income, before taxes, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Detroit-based Comerica Bank. This is 0.1 week more affordable than the fourth quarter reading of 24.5 weeks but ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 -- Classic, but cutting-edge. Rugged, yet refined. Lara Croft and Jeep(R) -- two of the biggest names in adventure -- are teaming up to show off their all-new look at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, May 18-20. Eidos , one of the world's leading publishers and developers ... Continue reading
New, Compact OSTAR LED Breaks 200-lumen Barrier
SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 17, 2005--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors today announced the development of the company's brightest light-emitting diode (LED) component to date. The new, compact OSTAR(TM) "Lighting" LED has broken the 200-lumen barrier with a drive current of only 700 milliamps (mA). The OSTAR's tiny 3x1 centimeter ( ... Continue reading
Myrtle Beach Custom Bike Manufacturer Plans to Show Three 'Hot Bikes' This Year MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., May 17 -- Wicked Choppers(TM) is creating quite a storm in Myrtle Beach, SC where some 300,000 people are expected to attend the annual Myrtle Beach Spring Rally this week (May 13 - 24, 2005). The "Storm," a motorcycle e ... Continue reading
Erik Skirmants Named SCCA Enterprises President
For Immediate Release Skirmants Named New SCCA Enterprises President Steps Down From SCCA Board to Assume Post ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (May 17, 2005) - SCCA Enterprises, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sports Car Club of America, Inc., has named Erik Skirmants its next president, beginning June 6. Skirmants assumes the post that ... Continue reading
Colorado RV Dealer #1 in the Country
LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 17 -- Windish RV sells more Laredo 5th wheels than any other RV dealer in the United States. Laredo, a division of Keystone, is the #1 selling 5th wheel in Colorado and the #4 fifth wheel in the US. Laredo is known for their great floor plans, decor and the "best bang for the buck." Windish RV Cent ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--May 17, 2005--Accuride Corporation , one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers of commercial vehicle components in North America, today announced that it will celebrate the completion of its recent initial public offering by ringing the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell on May 18, 2005, ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--May 17, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor further extends its product offerings for wireless monitoring and control applications by delivering a cost-effective system in a package (SiP) ZigBee(TM) solution. Customers can take advantage of the SiP and integrated transceiver/receiver (Tx/Rx) switch to reduce bo ... Continue reading
Gentex Receives Top Quality Awards from Toyota
ZEELAND, Mich., May 17 -- Gentex Corporation , the U.S.-based supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has received the "Excellence Quality Performance Award" from Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA). This is the fourth year in a row Gentex was recognized by Toyota for ex ... Continue reading
Lear Executives to Present Session on 'Smart Interiors' at 2005 Auto Interiors Show
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 17 -- Two of Lear Corporation's leading experts in the product technology arena will present their views on what consumers want -- and are willing to pay for -- in smart interior technology on today's cars and trucks at the 2005 Auto Interiors Show which opens on May 18 at the Cobo Conference/Exh ... Continue reading
Company changes name to reflect robotics focus FREMONT, Ohio, May 17 -- Motion Controls Plus, Inc., a leading provider of fully integrated robotic systems to manufacturing industries, announced today that it has changed its name to Motion Controls Robotics. The change is effective immediately. The company also launched ... Continue reading
ProQuest Signs Five Leading OEMs to Use ProQuest Outdoor Power Products and Solutions
Husqvarna; Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA; MTD; Stihl, Inc. and Tecumseh Europa Join With ProQuest to Further Enhance Their Parts Businesses CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 17 -- ProQuest Business Solutions, a subsidiary of ProQuest Company and a leading provider of electronic parts catalogs and e-commerce solutions, has signed new a ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Audi AG: 2005 Company Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17620 ) has announced the addition of Audi AG: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Audi AG, one of the major manufacturers of luxury cars is a 99%-owne ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalling Almost 775,000 Trucks, SUVs Because of Steering Problems
WASHINGTON May 17, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp., in one of its largest safety recalls ever, said Tuesday it is recalling more than 750,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles because of problems with the front suspension that could hinder steering. The company said the recal ... Continue reading
Sean Roy Moves from The Cobalt Group to CallCommand
CINCINNATI, OH May 17, 2005 -- CallCommand™, a leading provider of web-based communication solutions to automotive retailers nationwide, today announced the addition of Sean Roy to its executive team. Roy will take the position of Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships; responsible for the management of vendor ... Continue reading
Toyota's First North American Hybrid Production Will be in Georgetown, Kentucky
Production of Camry Hybrid to Start in Late 2006 GEORGETOWN, Ky., May 17 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) today announced the company's first North American gas-electric hybrid production will be at its Georgetown, Ky., plant - Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) - when production of a ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Looks To Lowe's To Finish What He Started
Images of Jimmy Kite and the No. 06 MRD Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado available upon request _____ Jimmy Kite Looks To Lowe's To Finish What He Started CONCORD, NC., May 17, 2005 - Jimmy Kite led his first laps in an IndyCar as a rookie at Lowe's Motor Speedway (Lowe's) in 1997. On that hand the Charlotte-area track ... Continue reading
Collins Industries' Common Stock Delisted on May 16, 2005
HUTCHINSON, Kan., May 17 -- Collins Industries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: COLL) announced today that its common stock has been delisted from The Nasdaq National Market as of the opening of business May 16, 2005. The Company received a notice of such delisting on May 16, 2005 in a letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market dated M ... Continue reading
Motor Muster Celebrates 50 Years of the Ford Thunderbird at Greenfield Village
World Class Cars Roll into the Village Father's Day Weekend June 18 - 19 DEARBORN, Mich., May 17 -- Give Dad an unforgettable gift this Father's Day -- a trip to Greenfield Village for Motor Muster. From classic cars and trucks to motorcycles and bicycles, Motor Muster brings the best of the American road to Greenfield ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Hybrid Production in Georgetown, Kentucky
GEORGETOWN, Ky., May 17 Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) today announced the company's first North American gas-electric hybrid production will be at its Georgetown, Ky., plant - Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) - when production of a Camry hybrid begins in late 2006. TMMK will have the ... Continue reading
Bush Presses Congress for Increased Support of Alternative Fuels
Washington May 16, 2005; The AIADA reported that President Bush once again stressed the importance of looking towards alternative fuels Monday during an address at the Virginia BioDiesel Refinery just outside of Richmond, reports the Associated Press. "Our dependence on foreign oil is like a foreign tax on the American ... Continue reading
Toyota Will Make Major Announcement on Camry Hybrid Production Tuesday in Kentucky
Georgetown, Kentucky May 17, 2005; Toyota Motor Corp. will hold a news conference at its manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky Tuesday, where they are expected to announce plans to produce a hybrid version of the best selling Camry car, according to a Wall Street Journal report Monday. “Citing unnamed co ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Industry Not Dying But Is Being Reborn
U.S. Auto Industry “Is Being Reborn” -- Thanks to International Nameplate Automakers According to Dow Jones Newswire president Paul Ingrassia, “The U.S. auto industry isn’t dying. In fact, it is being reborn. This is because the U.S. auto industry is more than just GM, Ford and the Chrysler divi ... Continue reading
Brut Racing Funny Car Driver Ron Capps Helps Promote NHRA Championship Drag Racing at E3 Expo
ValuSoft Selects Kermish-Geylin PR to Launch New Game LOS ANGELES, May 17 -- ValuSoft, a division of THQ Inc. , announces that Ron Capps and his Brut Dodge Stratus Funny Car from Don Schumacher Racing will blast into the Los Angeles Convention Center May 18 during the 2005 E3 Expo to help introduce ValuSoft's NHRA Cham ... Continue reading
Top Ten Auto Interior Suppliers Control a Market That Continues to Grow
DETROIT, May 17 -- The top ten suppliers to the global interiors market control 64 percent or $16.5 billion of the $25.7 billion interiors market, according to analysis compiled by CSM Worldwide. This represents an 11 percent increase over 2001, when the top ten suppliers accounted for 53 percent and $10.4 billion of a ... Continue reading
Deere Delivers 27% Increase in Second-Quarter 2005 Earnings
- Quarterly net income hits record $604 million; sales and revenues up 13 percent. - Business-improvement efforts driving healthy operating leverage. - Company increases earnings projection for full year. MOLINE, Ill., May 17 -- Deere & Company today announced worldwide net income of $604.0 million, or $2.43 per share, ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Files Voluntary Petitions for Chapter 11 Reorganization
Worldwide Operations Continue Without Interruption; Company Obtains Commitment for $300 Million in Debtor-in-Possession Financing TROY, Mich., May 17 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: CKCR) announced today that it and substantially all of its domestic subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions to reorga ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--May 17, 2005--David Perkins, senior vice president of Freescale Semiconductor's Networking and Computing Systems Group, will speak about the company at JP Morgan's 33rd Annual Technology Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, May 19 at 12:45 p.m. PDT. The presentation will be webcast live and be access ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--May 17, 2005--SSA Global(TM), a leading global provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced the general availability of SSA Technology Architecture 5.0, a modern, standards-based platform that enables companies to align IT infrastructures with business strategies for reduced operatio ... Continue reading
Activant Buys The Systems House, Inc.
Acquisition Provides Activant With Next Generation Technology for Automotive Aftermarket and Office Products Customers AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- Activant Solutions Inc.(TM), a leading provider of vertical ERP solutions, today announced that effective May 13, 2005, it has acquired substantially all of the assets of The S ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 17 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that Chief Financial Officer Barry Steele is scheduled to participate in a panel discussion entitled "The Rolling Laboratory - Fuel cell, hybrid vehicles & alternative technologies" at the Jefferies Global Automotive Conference on Wednesday, May 18, 2005, ... Continue reading
Digi-Key and Renesas to Sign Distribution Partnership
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 17, 2005--Digi-Key Corporation today announced that it has signed a distribution partnership agreement with Renesas Technology America, Inc. to carry Renesas' semiconductor products. The agreement gives Digi-Key customers ready access to advanced Renesas solutions for a broad span of embed ... Continue reading
Ecology Coatings Licenses Ultraviolet Curable Coating Technology to Red Spot
AKRON, Ohio--May 17, 2005--Ecology Coatings Inc., a leading provider of nano-engineered ultraviolet curable coatings, and Red Spot Paint & Varnish, announced today that Ecology Coating granted Red Spot a license to manufacture and sell a proprietary product for use in applications in North America. Terms of the licensi ... Continue reading
Esurance Opens Atlanta Area Claims Office
Auto Insurance Company Now Hiring as It Expands Operations Into Georgia SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 -- Esurance, a direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, recently announced the opening of its Atlanta office. Esurance's office handles claims for many of the East Coast states where Esurance writes business. The co ... Continue reading
Gentex Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ZEELAND, Mich., May 17 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming automotive rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 (8 1/2 cents) per share that will be payable July 22, 2005, to shareholders of reco ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 17 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17550 ) has announced the addition of Car Aftermarket In Europe to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The aftermarket is a highly competitive and mature marketplace -- and over the per ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries to Restate Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Fiscal 2005 Results
FOREST CITY, Iowa--May 17, 2005--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , today announced that it will restate its second quarter and year-to-date results for the periods ended February 26, 2005. During an internal review of the Company's annual physical inventory, an error was found in a formula of an electronic spreadsheet. The ... Continue reading
Major Players Soon to be Coming Aboard SaVi Media Group
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 17, 2005--SaVi Media Group (OTCBB: SVMI) announces today that Jim Reskin, head of James A. Reskin & Associates, flew out to Anaheim, California from Louisville, Kentucky to visit with the Company. Mr. Reskin and his associates will join the ever-growing SaVi legal counsel in order to accommodate al ... Continue reading
New Approach to Identify Teens at Greatest Risk of Death and Injury From Motor Vehicle Crashes
Groundbreaking Teen Driving Assessment Tool and Curriculum, Teen-DASH(TM) for Safety, to be Offered Free to School Districts SALT LAKE CITY, May 17 -- DriveSafety, in conjunction with the STAR Lab at Kansas State University, today announced a new resource for teen driver education, a science-based assessment tool and c ... Continue reading
NORWALK, Conn., May. 17 -- A racing champion has teamed with a direct marketing champion to rev awareness and accelerate exposure of a national automotive membership club. Reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, and legendary NASCAR Winston Cup driver Bobby Hamilton has partnered with the Cendant Marketing Gro ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 17 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the launch of its Fuel Economy Guide (www.edmunds.com/fueleconomy). This new service provides tips for improving gas mileage; information about current hybrid cars and diesels, as well as alternate fuels ... Continue reading
Hit and Run Drivers Kill Nearly 1500 People Annually According to AAA Foundation Analysis
WASHINGTON--May 17, 2005--On the evening of Friday July 23rd, 2004, Sade Baderinwa, a News Anchor at WABC-TV New York, was covering a story about a flood in New Jersey. The street was dark, covered by water and blocked off by a police barrier. A car went around the barrier and struck Sade with such force that she was t ... Continue reading
ArtCarTraz' Juvenile Offenders Win First Place at Art Car Awards
ARTCARTRAZ TAKES 1ST PLACE HONORS AT ART CAR AWARDS CEREMONY ArtCarTraz To Be Auctioned Off For Charity Shortly Houston, TX (May 16, 2005) – ArtCarTraz was selected by a distinguished panel of judges as the 1st place winner in the “Best Entry By A Youth Group” category at the Art Car Awards Brunch at ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL: Ford Steps Down as #88 Team Crew Chief
CHARLOTTE, N.C., (May 16, 2005) ----- Robert Yates Racing (RYR) announced today that Mike Ford has elected to step down as crew chief for the #88 UPS/Robert Yates Racing NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series team and driver Dale Jarrett. Ford joined RYR in November 2003. “Mike made this decision based on what was in the best ... Continue reading
Memorial Weekend Events to Feature Driving Tour and Rare Ferrari Display
May 12, 2005 ***MEDIA ALERT*** Memorial Weekend Events to Feature Driving Tour and Rare Ferrari Display Proceeds from CONCORSO FERRARI to benefit CHP families WHAT: The Ferrari Club of America, Southwest Region (FCA-SW) Concorso Ferrari, 2-day Memorial Weekend Event to benefit 11-99 Foundation. * Saturday, May 28, 2005 ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 16 -- Design executives from DaimlerChrysler, Toyota and Audi are slated to discuss what automakers are thinking and planning for future interior designs and features in a special panel presentation scheduled for Wednesday, May 18. This session is part of the overall 2005 Auto Interiors Show set f ... Continue reading
InterFinancial Holdings, Corp. Announces Signed Letter of Intent on GPS Acquisition
DALLAS, May 16 -- InterFinancial Holdings, Corp. (OTC Pink Sheets: IFLH) announced today that they have signed a letter of intent to purchase five million shares of common stock in Microtrakgps (OTC Pink Sheets: MIOK) a publicly traded GPS tracking company. Microtrakgps is one of the most innovative and totally digital ... Continue reading
6 Hours of Mont-Tremblant- Shane Shots- Shane Lewis Notes and Story Lines
Shane Shots – Notes on Shane Lewis Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series – Daytona Prototype Class 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant– Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Can.– May 19-20 No.3 PAP-PARTS / OZEXE Southard Motorsports BMW-Riley Daytona Prototype birthplace: Lancaster, Calif. current ... Continue reading
Cooper Standard Automotive Reports First Quarter 2005 Results
NOVI, Mich., May 16 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., today reported results for its first full quarter as a stand-alone company. The company posted revenue of $470.1 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005, compared to a record $497.0 million for the prior year ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2005 Results
Record First Quarter Sales First Quarter 2005 Sales Increased 17.6% CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16 -- American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc., a nationwide distributor of tires, wheels and automotive service equipment, today announced its operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 2, 2005. Consolidated net s ... Continue reading
opoc(TM) Engine Generates Significant Interest
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16 -- FEV Engine Technology, a recognized world leader in research, design and development of engines and powertrains, is a key player in the development of a new light-weight, high- efficiency diesel concept engine for use in a broad range of military applications. The 2005 SAE World Congress ... Continue reading
Ohio Corporate Attorney Elected AAA Federation Chairman
DETROIT--May 16, 2005--Charles H. Hire, an Ohio corporate attorney and trustee of The Ohio Automobile Club, has been elected chairman of the AAA board of directors at the 102nd AAA Annual Meeting being held in Detroit this week. Approximately 285 delegates and club officials, representing the federation's 70 affiliated ... Continue reading
Dorman Distributes Quick Disconnect Poster to Automotive Aftermarket
COLMAR, Pa., May 16 -- Dorman today announced the distribution of more than 300,000 Quick Disconnect Reference Posters to Automotive Parts Distributors and Service Dealers throughout North America. The poster serves as a visual reference guide for its market-leading coolant, fuel, and transmission connectors and is des ... Continue reading
USAC - PENNSYLVANIAN SMITH DRIVES TO NORTHEAST FOCUS VICTORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 16, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-92 PENNSYLVANIAN SMITH DRIVES TO NORTHEAST FOCUS VICTORY Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pa. drove to victory Saturday in the inaugural race of the USAC Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series at the Oswego (N.Y.) Speedway. Smith, who has competed on se ... Continue reading
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