2004 AutoGlow! Gala to Benefit The Children's Center in Detroit
DETROIT, Dec. 18 -- The glitz and glam of the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview will soon return to Downtown Detroit. The Children's Center, located in Detroit, will host 2004 AutoGlow!, the premier afterglow party in the Atrium of Ford Field at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 9. Proceeds from the gala w ... Continue reading
Alcoa and Greening Australia Partnerships Wins Prime Minister's Excellence Award
VICTORIA, Australia--Dec. 18, 2003-- The following announcement was jointly issued in Australia today by Alcoa World Alumina Australia and Greening Australia A 21-year-long partnership between Alcoa World Alumina Australia and Greening Australia is the National Winner of a Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Commu ... Continue reading
American Pacific Declares Cash Dividend and Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 18 -- American Pacific Corporation today reported that its Board of Directors had declared the Company's first ever cash dividend, and reported financial results for its fiscal 2003 fourth quarter and the year ended September 30, 2003. Cash Dividend. As previously reported, in January 2003, the Company' ... Continue reading
ASV Issues Initial Outlook for 2004; Top Line Revenue Expected to Grow 35-60% in 2004
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Dec. 18, 2003--ASV, Inc. today issued its initial financial outlook for 2004. For the year ending December 31, 2004, ASV anticipates its net sales will be in the range of $130-155 million. ASV anticipates its R-Series Posi-Track products will account for approximately one-half of its projected net ... Continue reading
Bumper Manufacturer Uses DELMIA's Ultra-Paint to Ensure Best Processes and Cycle Speeds
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Dec. 18, 2003--Delmia Corporation announced that Flex-N-Gate -- a world leader in the manufacture of quality bumper systems -- has used DELMIA's Ultra-Paint robotic simulation and off-line programming package to optimize the paint cells at its Peterborough, Ontario factory. The entire line consists ... Continue reading
Donaldson Company Achieves ISO/TS 16949 Global Automotive Supplier Certification
MINNEAPOLIS--Dec. 18, 2003--Donaldson Company Inc. has achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification for its U.S. engine facilities in Minneapolis from BSI Management Systems, the global leader in management systems registration. Donaldson Company is one of the first manufacturers to receive certification from BSI. ISO/TS 1 ... Continue reading
GEICO Scholarships Go to 6 Local Students
POWAY, Calif., Dec. 18 -- Six students from the San Diego area have received GEICO scholarships to pursue higher education for the 2003- 2004 school year. The scholarships are awarded to children of GEICO associates who have excelled academically. The recipients from the San Diego area are as follows: Vanessa Brettell ... Continue reading
Learning Annex and WebTrafficSchool.com Form TrafficAnnex.com
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Beginning in January 2004 frustrated California motorists will have a familiar sounding website to visit. The Learning Annex has joined with WebTrafficSchool.com to launch.....www.TrafficAnnex.com. The Learning Annex is the premiere producer of seminars lectures, classes and workshops throughout th ... Continue reading
Midas Meets $33 Million Term Debt Reduction Target; Will Reclaim 500,000 Warrants
ITASCA, Ill.--Dec. 18, 2003--Midas, Inc. announced today that it has met the $33 million term debt repayment target for 2003, which will enable the company to reclaim 500,000 warrants issued as part of its debt restructuring last March. Midas' current debt facilities had an initial commitment of $172.5 million, consist ... Continue reading
GERMANTOWN, Ohio, Dec. 18 -- George Kuhn, president of Nationwide Safe*T*Propane, Inc. (NSFE), announced today the successful testing of it's new explosion suppression system for the Ford Crown Victoria Fuel Tank in 55 MPH rear end crash simulations that previously resulted in ruptures in the fuel tank, causing explosi ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Dec. 18, 2003-- Survey Identifies Top Transportation Management Trends for 2004, with 100 Percent of Respondents Ranking Nistevo as Important to Their Overall Logistics Strategy Nistevo Corp., the leading Collaborative Logistics Network(SM) for transportation management, announced today the results of its ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Dec. 18, 2003--Marmon-Herrington Co. introduces Safe-T-Shift. The new feature, standard on all conversions, bolsters the company's position as the All-Wheel-Drive leader in the heavy-duty truck industry. The Safe-T-Shift prevents a driver from shifting at the wrong time, the number one cause of drivetr ... Continue reading
AeTec Expands Costa Rica Operation
High Quality and Cost Efficiency Attracts New Business TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 18 -- AeTec, a leading provider of Electronics Manufacturing Services, announced today the Company has transferred in full to its Costa Rica facility the manufacturing operations of two companies and has been awarded a new contract with automotiv ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Dec. 18 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today it has been awarded major new contracts to supply its Meritor(R) Permalube(TM) RPL and RN series U-joint drivelines to Volvo Trucks North America, Inc., and Mack Trucks, Inc. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) The five-year supply a ... Continue reading
Green Star Products' TVT Lubricant Now Being Distributed to Nine Provinces in China
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.--Dec. 18, 2003--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) announced that it had received its largest order for TVT Lubricant Product from China on September 8, 2003. On October 20, 2003, GSPI delivered to the Long Beach Harbor enough TVT product (bulk delivery) to fill over 100,000 bottles of TVT in Chin ... Continue reading
IMTS Subsidiary Partners with Elan Motorsports for Next Generation Simulators
IMTS Subsidiary Partners With Elan Motorsports To Produce Next Generation Simulators INDIANAPOLIS (December 18, 2003) - Race Car Simulatorsä, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Interactive Motorsports and Entertainment Corporation (OTC BB: IMTS), has partnered with one of the premier race car manufacturers in the world, Ela ... Continue reading
James A. Mallak named CFO of Tower Automotive
NOVI, Mich.--Dec. 18, 2003--Tower Automotive Inc. today announced the appointment of James A. Mallak as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Most recently Mallak served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Textron Fastening Systems, a $1.7 billion division of Textron Inc. Textron Fastening Systems is a leading glo ... Continue reading
Car Makers Web Sites Rated - Kia Leads The Pack
J.D. Power and Associates Reports:Kia.com Ranks Highest Among Automotive Manufacturer Web Sites Auto Manufacturer Web Sites Continue to Improve the Online Shopping Experience FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2003 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—Kia ranks highest in an improving field of automotive manufacturer Web si ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports Automakers' True Cost of Incentives Decrease Over 5%
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 18 -- Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com/ ), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer incentive per vehicle sold in the United States was $2,386 in November 2003, up $518 or 27.7% from November 2002, but down 5.4% from October 2003 ... Continue reading
What's Good For Chevy Is Good For GM - Chevy Back in GM Management's Focus - Changes are a Comin'
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. December 18, 2003; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp. is hoping to revitalize its Chevrolet brand by completely revamping its product line in the next 20 months, and by possibly dropping underperforming brands. In a press briefing Thursday, GM's president ... Continue reading
IOWA'S WEST LIBERTY RACEWAY NEWEST ASA MEMBER TRACK ADDITION
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AuraGen(R) Receives High Level of Interest From Major RV Industry Companies EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 18 -- Aura Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AURA) today announced the successful completion of its participation at the 41st Annual National Recreational Vehicle (RV) Trade Show recently held in Louisville, Kentucky. The ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Dec. 18, 2003--Cummins Inc. today announced that Swift Transportation, one of the leading truckload carriers in North America, selected the Cummins ISX engine as the primary power in a two year agreement with Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. The Cummins ISX engine was chosen as a result of an extensive ... Continue reading
The Shoe Drops - Change in Chrysler Group Communications
* Jason Vines to lead company's Communications organization * Ken Levy to start private PR consulting business in New York City AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 18 -- The Chrysler Group today announced a change in the Company's Communications organization. Jason Vines has been named Vice President - Communications, succeeding ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Named '2004 Sport Compact Car of the Year'
CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 18 -- It sprints to 60 mph in five seconds. It covers a quarter mile in 13.4 seconds. It stops on a dime and gives you nine cents change. It's fast and it's furious, and it's Sport Compact Car magazine's "2004 Sport Compact Car of the Year:" the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 18, 2003--CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its December 2003 Best Bargains selections. While many manufacturers, such as Honda, Subaru and Volvo, have opted to end the year with the same levels of national rebates and incentives they offered during Nov ... Continue reading
Ballard Secures Contract for Three Fuel Cell Bus Engines for Australia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 18, 2003--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) will provide three of its latest generation heavy-duty fuel cell engines to EvoBus for integration into Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses for the public transport system in Perth, Western Australia. Ballard will deliver the 205 kW heavy-duty fuel cell ... Continue reading
Auto Safety Expert Available to Provide Safe Driving Tips for the Winter Holidays
Who: Betty Mercer - Former Governor's Highway Safety Representative, Michigan What: Essential tips for your viewers on how to stay safe on the road this holiday season: * Use Caution: Drive carefully in winter weather conditions, especially at intersections, where the moisture emitted from car exhaust at traffic lights ... Continue reading
Toyota Plans To Surpass Ford as World's Number Two Carmaker In 2004
NAGOYA, Japan, Dec 18, 2003; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor put out bullish forecasts on Thursday, projecting record sales of above seven million units for 2004 – a level that would likely catapult it above Ford Motor as the world's No.2 auto maker. Toyota has made huge advances in t ... Continue reading
FCC Sets Aside Smart Highway Frequencies
WASHINGTON December 17, 2003; Jonathan D.Salant writing for the AP reported that a flashing light in your car lets you know it's safe to change lanes. An alarm warns you at an intersection that another driver is speeding through. A beeping sound tells you you're getting too close to the motorist in front of you. The in ... Continue reading
Ford To Squeeze Another $1,000 From F-150 Cost - Hey Boys Don't Squeeze Out the Quailty
DETROIT, Dec 17, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Wednesday it would shave about $1,000 in production costs from the Ford F-150 pickup, its best-selling vehicle and a key driver of its turnaround plan, by the end of 2004. The redesign of the F-150 has faced criticism from analy ... Continue reading
Apogee Reports Third Quarter Earnings
MINNEAPOLIS--Dec. 17, 2003--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. , which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today reported third quarter earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.20, or $5.5 million, including the favorable e ... Continue reading
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--Dec. 17, 2003--Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB:BTOI), a Nevada corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling custom V-Twin motorcycles, today announced that it has executed a non-binding letter of intent with Chambers Automotive, Inc., a Tennessee corporation, and Precision Tricks Customs, In ... Continue reading
gedas Names Glenn Cross as New Public Relations Manager
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Dec. 17, 2003--gedas USA, a leading automotive information technology service provider, today announced the appointment of Glenn Cross as their new public relations and event manager. Cross is responsible for gedas USA public relations and event strategy, supporting the organization as a whole a ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM Supports IRL Engine Rule Change DETROIT, Dec. 17, 2003 - GM Racing Director Doug Duchardt voiced GM's strong support for revisions in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series engine rules announced on ... Continue reading
Lynx Driver Valiante Fastese In Walker Champ Car Test
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Nissan and MADD Start a ``Quest'' To Educate Youth on the Importance of Safety and Avoiding Alcohol
LOS ANGELES--Dec. 17, 2003-- As Official Vehicle Sponsor, Nissan Donates 10 Quest Minivans to Take MADD's Multimedia Elementary School Programs Across the Country Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced today its support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and its elementary school assembly shows. MADD's shows, ... Continue reading
Squire Sanders Advises on Standard for New Wireless Service Adopted by FCC
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Lawyers from the Washington, DC office of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. played a major role in the adoption of new standards that will govern wireless communication use for vehicles. The Federal Communications Commission today adopted licensing and service rules for the new Intelligence Transp ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names Top Automotive Sound Systems
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 17 -- In this age of potholes, traffic and road rage, a great car stereo can make a bad day better. Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com/ ), the premier online resource for automotive information, today released its reports on the best stereo systems in new vehicles priced over and under $30, ... Continue reading
Today -- Wednesday, December 17, 2003 -- press ---------------------------------------------------------- #1 Holiday Toy of the year - Turbo Twister They're the Hottest RC stunt cars in the world! At just 2" long, these amazing mini cars run in forward and reverse, turn on a dime, rotate, flip, and tumble everywhere! T ... Continue reading
Bristol West Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
DAVIE, Fla., Dec. 17 -- Bristol West Holdings, Inc. today filed a registration statement, which is not yet effective, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for a proposed public offering of common stock. Shares will be sold by the Company, which intends to contribute a majority of the proceeds it rec ... Continue reading
Datasweep Presents at HP Asia Pacific Manufacturing Symposium
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Dec. 17, 2003-- Operations Performance Management Leader and Member of Keystone Alliance Reviews Benefits of MES for Automotive Manufacturing Datasweep(R), Inc., the leader in operations performance management solutions for manufacturers, today announced that Sean Ward, vice president of Worldwide Fie ... Continue reading
TracVision A5 Named 2004 Innovation Award Honoree by Consumer Electronics Association
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Dec. 17, 2003-- New Low-profile KVH Satellite TV System Enables Passenger Vehicles to Receive Digital Satellite TV Programming Already recognized as the first and only low-profile satellite TV antenna available now for use on passenger vehicles, the TracVision A5 from KVH Industries, Inc., can now be ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. ("UTI"), a leading provider of post secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, motorcycle and marine technicians, priced the initial public offering of its common stock this morning at $20.50 per share. UTI was recapitalized by T ... Continue reading
Coast Guard Partners with Labonte Motorsports in Busch Series
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Open Wheel Racing Series To Purchase Trans-Am Racing, LLC
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPEN WHEEL RACING SERIES TO PURCHASE TRANS-AM RACING, LLC LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2003) ‹ Effective Jan. 1, 2004, Open Wheel Racing Series, LLC (³Open Wheel²) will purchase Trans-Am Racing, LLC (³TAR²), it ... Continue reading
DOWNEY RACING JOINS FORCES WITH ATER, ANNOUNCE 2004 PLANS
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AAA Chicago Expects Holiday Travel to Rise 2 Percent
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 17 -- Americans are expected to travel in larger numbers this holiday season. AAA Chicago estimates that 59.6 million Americans will take a trip 50 miles or more from home this holiday, which is up 2.4 percent from the 58.2 million that traveled last year. A total of 48.5 million people plan to trave ... Continue reading
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 17 -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. today reported the following results for the third quarter and nine months ended November 30, 2003. Statement of Operations Highlights Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 30 November 30 2003 2002 2003 2002 (Dollar amounts in millions except % of % of % of % ... Continue reading
Clarion Corporation Collaborates With Directed Electronics Inc. For New 2004 Ungo Pro Security Line
GARDENA, Calif., Dec. 17 -- Clarion Corporation of America is pleased to announce a new business relationship with Directed Electronics Inc. Mr. Matt Matsuda, President and CEO of Clarion Corporation of America and Mr. Jim Minarik, President and CEO for Directed Electronics, Inc., announce a strategic partnership betwe ... Continue reading
- Students invited to participate in global interactive contests to expand cultural awareness and understanding - Cash prizes up to $20,000 will be awarded to winning entries AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 17 -- DaimlerChrysler and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have launched th ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Dec. 17, 2003-- Engineous Software Demonstrates the Power of Commercially Available FIPER Solution at 2003 Workshop Engineous Software, Inc. today announced the completion of the R&D phase of the FIPER Project. FIPER is a four-year venture co-funded by the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NI ... Continue reading
FullCircle Registry, Inc. Announces New ENC Global Emergency Notification Service
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 17 -- FullCircle Registry, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: FLCR) , today announced the acquisition of Emergency Notification Company Global (ENC Global), a new product that will be marketed by the Company's Emergency Notification Division. ENC Global is an emergency notification service wherein a customer's ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend in Dec., According to AAA Chicago
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 17 -- According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois now averages $1.53 per gallon, which is down 3 cents from this time last month and up 15 cents from last year's prices. In northern Indiana, gas prices now average $1.43, which i ... Continue reading
Company Exhibit, Two Press Conferences Will Focus on All-New Offerings For Interiors DETROIT, Dec. 17 -- At the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Johnson Controls is demonstrating how the company provides automakers with the innovative components and systems they need now, and with the solutions they ... Continue reading
-- WHO: The Automobile Club of Southern California, the City of Pico Rivera, the Montebello Unified School District and the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. put the finishing touches on many safety improvements to Montebello Gardens Elementary School. The safety effort is part of the Auto Club's pilot School Site Safety Pro ... Continue reading
SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY ACCEPTS INVITATION TO ASA MEMBER TRACK
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Universal Technical Institute Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
PHOENIX, Dec. 17 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. announced today that its initial public offering of 7,500,000 shares of common stock has been priced at $20.50 per share. The common stock will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "UTI" and is expected to begin trading today. Universal Techni ... Continue reading
World's Largest Electric Car Rental Fleet LAS VEGAS, Dec. 17 -- Advanced transportation company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that its rental fleet of over 100 electric cars, believed to be the world's largest, is up and running in Las Vegas. ZAP has opened a dealership on Las Vegas' auto row in conjunctio ... Continue reading
BMW 6 Series Coupe to Debut in Los Angeles
David J. Buchko BMW Product Communications Manager 201-307-3789 / dave.buchko@bmwna.com Gordon B. Keil BMW Product Communications Specialist 201-307-3790 / gordon.keil@bmwna.com THE NEW BMW 6 SERIES MAKES ITS NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT THE 2004 LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Woodcliff Lake, NJ, December 17, 2003... T ... Continue reading
Monaghan Steps Down; Flexsteel Promotes Four Officers
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Dec. 17, 2003--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Edward J. Monaghan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, announced his retirement after 35 years with the Company. Ed spent many years in sales, sales management, general management, and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating ... Continue reading
TRIMARC Intelligent Transport System Wins 2003 National Road Safety Award
TOKYO--Dec. 17, 2003--The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration has announced that TRIMARC (Traffic Response and Incident Management Assisting the River Cities), an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) jointly administered by the Kentucky State Transportation Cabinet and the Indiana State Dep ... Continue reading
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