How to Prevent Accidents Like the One in Santa Monica on July 16:
AARP '55 Alive' Driver Safety Program at Marianjoy in Wheaton in Late July When: Tues., July 29 and Wed., July 30, 2003; 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM on both days Where: Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL Board Room - 2nd Floor What: The "55 ALIVE" Mature Driving course is an 8-hour refresher cl ... Continue reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets the British Grand Prix Into Action!
MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom, July 17 -- One of the world's biggest movie stars comes together with one of the world's biggest sporting events this Sunday, July 20th, when Arnold Schwarzenegger makes an unprecedented appearance at the British Grand Prix as a guest of Jaguar Racing, promoting his latest blockbuster rel ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Appoints Jay McLean Vice President of Information Technology
TROY, Mich., July 17 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced that Jay McLean has been appointed vice president of Information Technology (IT) for its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) group, including its aftermarket operation. In his new position, McLean will focus on developing a plan to achieve systems synergies between the ... Continue reading
IABC/Detroit Recognizes Lin Cummins as 2003 Communicator of the Year
DETROIT, July 17 -- IABC/Detroit recently awarded Lin Cummins, APR, senior vice president of communications for ArvinMeritor, Inc. as "Communicator of the Year." This is the 15th year that IABC/Detroit has recognized a communications professional for outstanding contributions to business communication through the pract ... Continue reading
Over 133,900 vehicles travel I-10 through Tucson each day. With so many vehicles on the highways, and with increased summer travel, it's more important than ever that motorists and drivers of large trucks learn to share the road safely. Professional truck drivers will demonstrate how to drive safely around tractor-trai ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The following is a statement by Judith Lee Stone, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety: On June 26, 2003, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, under the leadership of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Ernest Hollings (D-SC), reported out a bi-partisan bill that ... Continue reading
USDOT Releases 2002 Highway Fatality Statistics - Highest In 121 Years !
NHTSA 32-03Monday, July 17, 2003 Contact: Rae TysonTelephone: (202) 366-9550 Highway fatalities in 2002 reached the highest level since 1990 while crash-related injuries hit an all-time low, the U. S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today. As highway crashes ... Continue reading
ADESA PROMOTES JEFF THOMAS, NAMES GREG KOEPFER TO AUCTION MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
<<Jeff Thomas and Greg Koepfer.doc>> <<Jeff Thomas.jpg>> <<Greg Koepfer.jpg>> Hi Everyone, Attached is a news release on the appointments of Jeff Thomas to general manager of ADESA Lansing and Greg Koepfer to assistant general manager of ADESA Des Moines. For further information on this news, please call. ... Continue reading
Update-- Kruse International Collector Vehicle Auction Calendar
<<2003 Schedule of Events.pdf>> Stephanny L. Hartzell Vice President of Public Relations Kruse International The World's Largest Collector Car Sales Organization (800) 968-4444 ext. ... Continue reading
Lear's Second-Quarter Net Sales Top $4 Billion
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 17 -- Lear Corporation , the world's largest automotive interior systems supplier, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2003. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) Highlights Include: * Record net sales of $4.1 billion, up 8% from a year ago * Net i ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Higher Nationwide, But Down Slightly in Great Lakes Region, AAA Says
AURORA, Ill., July 17 -- Gas prices have decreased an average of 3.5 cents in Illinois and Northern Indiana during the past month, but elsewhere in the country prices have increased. Higher wholesale costs for gasoline, the interruption of shipping to the Gulf of Mexico during hurricane season and lingering turmoil in ... Continue reading
2004 Volkswagen Touareg Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volkswagen wasn't exactly the first European manufacturer in the SUV market. ``Last'' would be a better description. And it didn't get the name that it planned for its SUV - an American competitor grabbed it first. But there is more to a vehicle than being first to market or having ... Continue reading
General Motors Corp. Earns $901 Million in the Second Quarter, Down From $1.3 Billion a Year Ago
DETROIT July 17, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. earned $901 million in the second quarter, down from $1.3 billion a year ago in better economic conditions, but the world's largest automaker's results handily topped Wall Street predictions. Sharply lower volume year-to-year and ... Continue reading
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.: Budweiser sponsort BMW WilliamsF1 Team
Londen, July 16 -- - "King of Beers" versterkt wereldwijde leiderschapspositie in sportmarketing d.m.v. eerste Formule Een-deal Budweiser, het meest verkochte bier ter wereld, en het BMW WilliamsF1 Team, een wereldwijd leider in Formule Een, kondigden vandaag aan dat de "King of Beers" "officieel sponsor" wordt van het ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
TROY, Mich., July 16 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. board of directors at a meeting held today in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, Inc., payable Sept. 8, 2003, to shareowners of record at the close of business on Aug. 18, 2003. (Logo: http://www.n ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Business Overview Presentation -- Important Revised Participant Instructions
PORTLAND, Ore.--July 16, 2003--Cascade Corporation, , a leading international manufacturer of materials handling devices for lift trucks, will host a combined webcast slide presentation and conference call at 2:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, July 17, 2003, to present its business overview and respond to your questions. Prese ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--July 16, 2003--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., today announced that John "Jack" F. Falcon has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Falcon replaces David S. Hoyte, who has resigned to pursue other interests. Falcon, 55, has over twenty-five years in the automotive ... Continue reading
VISTA, Calif.--July 16, 2003--Palomar Technologies announces the introduction of its Model 8000 high-speed thermosonic ball-and-stitch wire bonder. With a large, 12" x 6" (300 x 150mm) X-Y bond area, it can handle large hybrids, MCMs (multichip modules) or several smaller devices at one time. The bonder is capable of p ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc. Declares Dividend
BRANTFORD, Ontario--July 16, 2003--Wescast Industries Inc. has declared a dividend on its common shares in the amount of $0.12 per common share, and such dividend shall be payable on August 15, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 25, 2003. About Wescast Industries Inc.: Wescast Industries In ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--July 17, 2003-- Reluctant to evaluate new ERP systems, industrial manufacturers are seeking instead to improve business efficiencies across quote-to-order processes BigMachines, Inc., the premier provider of innovative IT solutions for industrial manufacturers, has announced a surge in activity for its Lean Fr ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
DOVER, Del., July 17 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.'s earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. The conference call will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the conference c ... Continue reading
Mercury General Corp Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter Conference Call on the Web
LOS ANGELES, July 17 -- In conjunction with Mercury General Corporation Second Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on July 28, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern. What: Mercury General Corporation 2nd Quarter Earnings Release When: July 28, 200 ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--July 17, 2003--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.31 per share cash dividend payable on or about August 15, 2003 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2003. Information about the complete line of Polaris products is available from authorized Polaris dealers o ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--July 17, 2003--The board of directors of PPG Industries today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 43 cents a share, payable Sept. 12 to shareholders of record Aug. 11. PPG has paid uninterrupted dividends since 1899. ... Continue reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--July 17, 2003--With the fifth straight annual drop in truck-involved fatalities, the U.S. trucking industry and its driver and highway safety programs has helped produce one of the few bright spots in the nation's latest highway safety report. According to figures released today by the National Highway ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--July 17, 2003--GlobalAutoIndustry.com and U.K.-based Network Recruitment Partnership have partnered to form a new company providing global recruitment solutions. The new company, Network Global Recruitment, relies on Network Recruitment Partnerships' extensive global recruiting experience in automotive eng ... Continue reading
Wescast Reports Second Quarter Sales And Earnings
BRANTFORD, Ontario--July 17, 2003--Wescast Industries Inc. today reported a 4% increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2003, boosted by sales from its new business operations. "Our core operations have continued to perform well despite a very challenging market," said Ray Finnie, President and C.E.O. "Our earning ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--July 17, 2003--PPG Industries reported today second quarter net income of $152 million, or 89 cents a share, which includes aftertax charges of $7 million, or 4 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the current value of the company's obligation under its previously reported asbestos settlement agree ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Introduces Online Order Management System For North American Aftermarket Distributors
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 17 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation has introduced an online customer service system that enables North American vehicle parts distributors to enter and manage product orders through the company's popular FMeConnect global Web portal. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/DETH025LOGO ) ... Continue reading
INTERMET Reports 2003 Second-Quarter Results
Earnings include impact of Radford Foundry closure TROY, Mich., July 17 -- INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today reported a 2003 second-quarter net loss, including restructuring and other charges associated with the previously announced closure of its ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Reports Second Quarter Results
VAN NUYS, Calif.--July 17, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that operating results for the second quarter and first six months of 2003 were in-line with the company's previous guidance. "We had expected a relatively soft second quarter because of production cut-backs by some of our OEM cust ... Continue reading
Sonic Jet Announces Delivery of Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicle - But What About Potholes?
Company Continues Ongoing Production in Fulfillment of Contracts CHARLESTON, S.C., July 17 -- Sonic Jet Performance, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SJET) announced today that its subsidiary, Technical Solutions Group (TSG) completed delivery in June of one Buffalo Mine Protected Vehicles (MPVs) in partial fulfillment of contrac ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 126th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 17 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable September 29, 2003 to stockholders of record at the close of business September 2, 2003. This will mark the 126th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Compa ... Continue reading
HONG KONG--July 17, 2003--Global-Tech Appliances Inc. today announced a continuing step in its previously disclosed strategic initiative to diversify its business operations by creating a new business unit to develop and market a wide range of display-oriented products. The new entity, Global Display Limited, was recen ... Continue reading
Honeywell's Second-Quarter Earnings Per Share 37 Cents; Cash from Operations $553 Million
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--July 17, 2003--Honeywell -0- -- Revenues of $5.7 billion, up 2% vs. 2002 -- Free cash flow of $382 million equals 120% of net income -- More than $1.3 billion in new Aerospace contracts announced at Paris Air Show -- Continued progress on Specialty Materials portfolio Honeywell today announced se ... Continue reading
Delphi Earns $0.16 Per Share in Q2
Non-GM revenue climbs to 39 percent of total sales for quarter Operating cash flow remains strong; company reaffirms CY 2003 guidance TROY, Mich., July 17 -- Delphi Corp. today reported Q2 2003 revenues of $7.1 billion and earnings of $88 million or $0.16 per share, in line with First Call consensus and guidance issued ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship heads to Hamilton
For immediate release; Southern swing! Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels heads south to Hamilton's Cameron Motorsports Park this weekend The penultimate race weekend on the 2003 schedule for the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship (SRFKC) presented by Toronto Star Wheels, will ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Second Quarter Results
Second Quarter Highlights - Earnings per share of 17 cents - Cooper brand unit sales increased 8 percent - Automotive Group awarded $35 million in net new business - Total lean savings of $24 million FINDLAY, Ohio, July 17 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported net income of $13 million, or earnings per share o ... Continue reading
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y.--July 17, 2003-- Invetech and Avnet Applied Computing Select Symbol MS 2204 For Performance, Cost Effectiveness and Easy Integration Symbol Technologies, Inc. , a global leader in enterprise mobility solutions, today announced that Invetech, a specialist in contract design and development of automated ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reports First-Quarter Results for Fiscal 2004
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--July 17, 2003--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported net sales of $77.2 million for the fiscal 2004 first quarter ended June 30, 2003, versus $78.3 million in the same period last year. The net earnings for the quarter were $102,000, or 0 cents per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $1.97 mil ... Continue reading
Indian Motorcycle Announces Management Changes to Support Dealer Network
GILROY, Calif.--July 17, 2003--Continued sales growth at Indian(R) Motorcycle Corporation (IMC) has led to recent management changes to better support Indian Motorcycle dealers. In addition to appointments earlier this year of John Koehler as Vice President of Sales, and Wade Hubbard as Vice President of Aftersales, IM ... Continue reading
Telematics' Three-Pronged Attack Meets With Bittersweet Success, According To ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--July 17, 2003--While some segments of the telematics industry are seemingly stalled, others are thriving, according to a suite of comprehensive reports on the telematics industry by research firm ABI. Although the consumer OEM telematics industry is temporarily stalled, the majority of niche commercia ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Sales and Earnings for Second Quarter and First Half of 2003
ATLANTA--July 17, 2003--Genuine Parts Company reported sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003. Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced today that sales totaling $2.15 billion were up 1% compared to the second quarter of 2002. Net income was $90 million, compared ... Continue reading
Made2Manage Systems Reports Profit for Second Quarter and First Half of 2003
INDIANAPOLIS--July 17, 2003--Made2Manage Systems Inc. , a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors, today reported a profit for the second quarter and for the first half of 2003. For the quarter ended June 30, 2003, net income was $342,000 or $.0 ... Continue reading
Tecnomatix Again Named a 'Top 100' Manufacturing Software Company by MSI Magazine
HERZLIA, Israel--July 17, 2003-- Company Cites Growing Acceptance of Manufacturing Process Management Strategies as Key to Its Success Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. , the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), announced today that it has once again been named a Top 100 software company by MSI Magazine, ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge, New England 300 Advance
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge, New England 300 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: New England 300 (race 19 of 36) TRACK: New Hampshire International Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, July 18, 3:05 p.m. ET RACE: Sunday, July 20, 2:00 p.m. ET BROADCAST: TNT television and MRN radio COORS LIGHT TEAM FACTS: -Chassis: The ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, New England 300 Advance
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, New England 300 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: New England 300 (race 19 of 36) TRACK: New Hampshire International Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, July 18, 3:05 p.m. ET RACE: Sunday, July 20, 2:00 p.m. ET BROADCAST: TNT television and MRN radio TARGET TEAM FACTS: -Chassis: Team Target will ... Continue reading
Palcan Fuel Cells Signs Japanese Joint Marketing Agreement With Nagase & Co., Ltd.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 16, 2003--Palcan Fuel Cells is pleased to announce a joint marketing agreement with Nagase & Co., Ltd. of Japan to distribute fuel cell stacks and systems for the Japanese marketplace. Nagase, founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1832, has 100 subsidiary companies in Japan and overseas and sales ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Introduces Next Generation Technology For Acoustically Tuned Interiors
TROY, Mich., July 16 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation introduces AcT Fused Fiber(TM), meeting the ever- increasing demand for innovative, lightweight flooring and dash acoustic product solutions. The latest in Collins & Aikman's line of AcT(TM) Technologies, Fused Fiber extends the superior absorption capabilities of Ac ... Continue reading
Yokohama Renews Deal as Official Tire of Jim Russell Racing Drivers School
SONOMA, Calif.--July 16, 2003--Jim Russell Racing Drivers School today announced that Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is entering its 13th year as the school's official tire sponsor. Yokohama has renewed its sponsorship with Jim Russell for another three years. Yokohama will continue to provide racing slicks, kart ... Continue reading
Crutchfield to Sell KVH TracVision A5 and Live Satellite TV for Cars Nationwide
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--July 16, 2003-- Largest Direct Marketer for Consumer Electronics to Expand TracVision A5 Sales Beyond Traditional Retail Dealer Network Getting live satellite TV in your car became even more convenient following today's announcement that Crutchfield Corporation, the country's largest catalog and on-li ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--July 16, 2003--Beginning on Monday, July 21 regional high school girls enrolled in the BE&K Construction Day Camp will be turning the heat up as they build skills that could lead to a career in construction. Camp participants will be introduced to basic construction skills and complete small carpentry ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Announces Addition of New Automotive Sensor Manufacturing Facility in China
ELKHART, Ind.--July 16, 2003--CTS Corporation today announced that work has begun on a new leased automotive products manufacturing facility in the city of Dongguan in Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. This new facility, which is adjacent to the current CTS components manufacturing operation, is intended ... Continue reading
Modine Board Announces Dividend
RACINE, Wis.--July 16, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 13.75 cents per share on outstanding common stock, payable September 4, 2003 to all shareholders of record August 22, 2003. Modine specializes in thermal management, bringing heating and cooling technology to d ... Continue reading
SmarTire Terminates Agreement With Visteon
Company strengthens direct marketing strategy and selects Asian manufacturer RICHMOND, BC, July 16 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. announces that it has terminated its agreement with Visteon Corporation and has elected to strengthen its strategic alliance with Asian partner Hyundai Autonet Company (HACO). Originally founded i ... Continue reading
Japan's Isuzu, Shanghai Auto Agree On Truck JV
WASHINGTON July 16, 2003; Takeshi Takeuchi writing for Dow Jones reported that Japan's Isuzu Motors Ltd. and China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. have agreed in principle to set up a heavy-duty truck joint venture in Shanghai within this year, the daily Yomiuri Shimbun reported on its Web site Wednesday. The two ... Continue reading
Timken Company to Close Rockford Plant Within 3 to 5 Months
CANTON, Ohio, July 16 -- As part of its continuing strategy to focus its plants to be globally competitive in the product that each manufactures and integrate its acquisition of Torrington, The Timken Company today announced it will close the Rockford Plant in Rockford, Ill., within the next three to five months. The p ... Continue reading
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