CNGVC Applauds Senate Recognition of Natural Gas Role in Highway Bill
Senators Grassley, Baucus, Inhofe and Jeffords Seek to Increase Resources for the Highway Trust Fund, Encourage Wider Use of Natural Gas as a Vehicular Fuel SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 19 -- The California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (CNGVC) today praised the United States Senate's decision to pass a Highway Bill that in ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Columbus Preview
41st annual Pontiac Excitement NHRA Nationals National Trail Raceway Columbus, Ohio Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Jumps Into Heart of NHRA Season COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 18, 2005) Cruz Pedregon, the Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car driver, heads to ... Continue reading
Hollywood's Memphis Belle Flying Fortress to Tour Military Air Shows
Jeep(R) Brand will display B-17 bomber from silver screen at five bases and Camp Jeep event PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md., May 19 -- The aircraft that memorialized for Hollywood one of the most recognized and inspirational U.S. military aircraft ever built, the B-17 bomber Memphis Belle, will be made accessible to the pu ... Continue reading
ADDISON, Texas--May 19, 2005--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase 2.0 million shares of Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("Affirmative" or the "Company") common stock currently held by Vesta Insurance Group, Inc. ("Vesta"), at a price of $14.00 ... Continue reading
five for five TRG set the fastest GT time during Rolex Sports Car Series testing Thursday on le Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Andy Lally cruised the high-speed 2.65-mile road course in one minute 41.306 seconds in the No. 65 Auto Gallery/TRG Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. He and his driving partner Marc Bunting are both fans of th ... Continue reading
Allgaier on Toledo: 'A Good Run Is Better Than A Bad Stand'
Press Release Contact: Michelle Petroff, (618) 406-6842 or pr@allgaiermotorsports.com ALLGAIER ON TOLEDO: ŒA GOOD RUN IS BETTER THAN A BAD STAND¹ SPRINGFIELD, IL (May 19, 2005) This weekend¹s ³Hantz Group 200² will only be 18-year-old Justin Allgaier¹s second attempt at an ARCA RE/MAX event this season but the ... Continue reading
Clancy Systems International, Inc. and VenTek International Join in Park-by-Phone Program
DENVER--May 19, 2005--Clancy Systems International, Inc. (OTCBB: CLSI) joins VenTek International in a new parking program. Clancy Systems International, Inc. has been providing parking solutions to government, university and private industry since 1986. VenTek International is a U.S. manufacturer with over 46 years' e ... Continue reading
Krohn/TRG - Mont-Tremblant test
quick start Krohn Racing/TRG set the fifth-fastest Daytona Prototype time during testing for the six-hour Rolex Sports Car Series race set for Saturday on le Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Nic Jönsson turned the team's fast lap in the No. 67 Pontiac-powered Riley Mk XI he drives with Tracy Krohn. His lap time was one minute ... Continue reading
MAVERICK President and CEO Elected as ISA Fellow
COLUMBIA, Ill. & ST. LOUIS, Mo.--May 19, 2005--MAVERICK Technologies, LLC, a Global leader in systems integration and operational consulting, announced today that Paul Galeski, President, has been elected by The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA) to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow. According to ... Continue reading
GoldenPalace.com Presents Cheque for $244,590.83 USD to eBay Seller Live on Popular German Television Show Stern TV! SATELLITE FEEDS: Thursday May 19th 2005 Thursday May 19th 2005 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM ET 4:00PM - 4:15 PM ET IA 5 IA 5 Transponder 20 Transponder 20 C-Band C-Band Downlink: 4100 Horizontal Downlink: 4100 Hori ... Continue reading
NHRA MEDIA CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION -- NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY
Media center contact numbers for NHRA media relations team members working the 41st annual Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals at National Trail Raceway near Columbus, Ohio include: (740) 928-3531 (740) 928-7735 (740) 928-7441, fax NHRA media relations team members on site include: Lachelle Seymour (626) 253-6337, cell ... Continue reading
Nissan to Support Two Truck Teams in CORR Series - Maintains Official Truck Title
GARDENA, Calif.--May 19, 2005--Nissan will support two truck teams that compete in the 2005 Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series, pairing up again this year with the Art Schmitt Racing Team and with Hord Racing. Drivers Art Schmitt and Chad Hord will both campaign 2005 Nissan Frontiers in the CORR Pro-Lite divisi ... Continue reading
ORANGE COUNTY OCTOPUS SWEEP 2005 QUICKSILVER CALIFORNIA CUP
ORANGE COUNTY OCTOPUS SWEEP 2005 QUICKSILVER CALIFORNIA CUP presents video highlights ORANGE COUNTY OCTOPUS SWEEP 2005 QUICKSILVER CALIFORNIA CUP OC’S TOP SURFING PROS RALLY TO BEAT SAN DIEGO SEA LIONS 2-1 IN BRAND NEW PRO SURFING FORMAT CALLED “THE GAME” FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2005/1:00-1:15 PM ET IA-5, Transponder 05 ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces Preliminary Results for the Quarter Ended April 3, 2005
SHELTON, Conn.--May 19, 2005--Raytech Corporation today announced that it will be filing a notification of late filing related to its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 3, 2005. The Company is finalizing the purchase accounting for its acquisition on March 21, 2005 of a minority interest in Allom ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 19 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17617) has announced the addition of A Global Market Review Of Vehicle Electrical Wiring Systems -- Forecasts To 2010 -- 2nd Edition, 2005 Edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 19 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17774 ) has announced the addition of IT security in the automotive supply chain to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The greater use of IT systems to introduce efficiencies within th ... Continue reading
SPEED WC Media Advisory - Mid-Ohio This Weekend
MEDIA ADVISORY SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships SPEED GT and SPEED Touring Car Round Four SPEED World Challenge Weekend Presented by Trenton Forging Quality Formed Solutions · Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio Contact: Eric Prill, SCCA Director of Communications (785) 250-7920 cell; eprill ... Continue reading
BRC Gas Equipment Featured at NGV World Fair
CHERASCO, Italy and CERRITOS, Calif., May 19 -- The first edition of the CNG vehicles World Wide Exhibition will be held in Bolzano (Italy) from June 8 to 12 during the 11th ENGVA Annual Conference. The Exhibition will feature the major European vehicle manufacturers as well as leading technology companies in the autom ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mont-Tremblant and Mid-Ohio preview
Terry Borcheller will spend as much time in the air as on track this week, competing in sports-car races in Canada and the United States. The Gainesville, Ga., driver is sharing a charter plane with fellow drivers Butch Leitzinger and Andy Wallace, commuting between le Circuit Mont-Tremblant in Québec and the Mid-Ohio ... Continue reading
~ Initiates Study to Analyze Feasibility of Retail, Entertainment, Office and Residential Project Near Daytona International Speedway ~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 19 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced it has entered into an agreement with Casto Lifestyle Properties, L.P. ... Continue reading
Maryland Law Enforcement Joins Nationwide `Click It or Ticket' Initiative to Save Lives
Law Enforcement Launches Statewide Effort with Brand New Partner What: Kickoff of the statewide "Click It or Ticket" campaign by Maryland law enforcement officials, Maryland State Highway Administration's Highway Safety Office, MD Committee For Safety Belt Use, and Maryland Motor Truck Association - Nighttime seat belt ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Columbus Preview
41st annual Pontiac Excitement NHRA Nationals National Trail Raceway Columbus, Ohio ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon NHRA Nationals Notebook Columbus, Ohio (May 18, 2005) * The ŒQ¹ Racing team heads to National Trail Raceway this weekend for th ... Continue reading
Nissan Motorsports Continues Its Contingency Awards Program For 2005
GARDENA, Calif.--May 19, 2005--In order to nurture the spirit of motorsport competition, Nissan is excited to continue its extensive Contingency Awards Program for 2005. "Nothing celebrates automotive engineering and design while at the same time fueling competitiveness like auto racing," said Ron Stukenberg, Senior Ma ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Downgrades Ford & Ford Credit; Outlook Negative
CHICAGO--May 19, 2005--Fitch Ratings has downgraded the senior unsecured debt ratings of Ford Motor Corporation and Ford Motor Credit Corporation (FMCC) to 'BBB' from 'BBB+'. Ratings on the Capital Trust II securities have been downgraded to BB+ from BBB-. The Rating Outlook remains Negative. Fitch also affirms the 'F2 ... Continue reading
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Posts Recall to Its Web Site
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name Qua ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--May 19, 2005--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, has acquired a HUMMER franchise in New Jersey. The new dealership will be located at UnitedAuto's Turnersville Automall, which now offers ten brands: Acura, BMW, Chevrolet, Honda, HUMMER, Hyundai, Maserati, Niss ... Continue reading
"MINI" Roars On Italian Job Ride - But Where is Charlze?
The Italian Job(TM) Stunt Track Opens at Paramount's Kings Island Cincinnati, Ohio - May 19th, 2005... MINI is once again the star in a Hollywood spectacular that comes to life with the debut of Paramount's The Italian Job(TM): Stunt Track. This new fast-track-roller coaster experience opens May 20, 2005 at Kings Islan ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Brampton, Ontario Plant Launches All-New Dodge Charger, Begins Third Shift
-- Third shift underway, creating more than 950 new jobs -- Dodge Charger to be built alongside award-winning Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum -- Additional $203 million invested to ready plant for Charger production AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 19 -- The Chrysler Group is bringing the famous Dodge Charger back into the produ ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sport Coupe to Go on Sale Ahead of Schedule
Strong Consumer and Dealer Interest, Smooth Production Prompts Company to Move Up Sale Date to Today; Pricing Announced CYPRESS, Calif., May 19 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced today its all-new 2006 Eclipse sport coupe officially will go on sale today, several weeks before initially planned. With a ... Continue reading
AIADA Special Interview Huyndai Alabama - Part One
One on One with Bob Cosmai, Hyundai’s President - CEO AIADA - May 19, 09:03 AM 2005 By: Marty Bernstein, Contributing EditorAIADA Four months of double digit sales increases in 2005 for the fastest growing car com-pany in America are not enough to satisfy Hyundai Motor America’s gregarious and aggressive pr ... Continue reading
Valence Technology and EnergyCS Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Wins Awards at Tour de Sol
AUSTIN, Texas May 19, 2005; A concept plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) developed by EnergyCS and Valence Technology, Inc. has won the hybrid category in the Tour de Sol's Monte Carlo-style Rally, which ended May 14. Valence is a leader in the development and commercialization of Saphion® technology, the only safe, large- ... Continue reading
Automakers Take Advantage of Industry Climate
Wahington DC May 19, 2005; AIADA reported that as rising interest rates make 0 percent deals and car financing costlier again, car makers are working overtime to push their leasing numbers back up. This year marks the first time in at least four years that car makers spent more money on leasing incentives in the first ... Continue reading
As Detroit Three Market Share Tumbles, Asians Growing Uneasy, Sense Escalating Trade Tensions
Washington DC May 19, 2005; AIADA reported that “At a time when booming Japanese automakers are grabbing U.S. market share from faltering GM and Ford Motor Co., Toyota and Japan’s other manufacturers are growing jittery about a replay of trade tensions that surfaced during the late 1980s and early 1990s, ... Continue reading
Senate Defeats Amendment to Increase CAFE Standards for SUVs
Washington DC MAY 19, 2005; AIADA reported that The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 7-15 to defeat an amendment offered by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., that would have raised the fuel economy requirements of sport utility vehicles and light trucks to 27.5 miles a gallon by 2011,” reports D ... Continue reading
Ford Joins World's Toughest Endurance Event as Title Sponsor Of Ironman Triathlon
* Ford will be the title sponsor for Ford Ironman North America series of triathlon events for three years. * This year's Ford Ironman Triathlon races include five U.S. qualifying events and the Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kailua- Kona, Hawaii. * Ford SUVs will serve as pace and chase vehicles during e ... Continue reading
--AAA Texas What: A state-wide competition leading up to the AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills National Finals is a fast-paced hands-on competition to diagnose and repair deliberately "bugged" vehicles. Who: High school juniors and seniors from around the state enrolled in high school automotive technology courses. When: Sa ... Continue reading
REBOUND IS ORDER OF WEEKEND FOR G SQUARED & ELLIS AT COLUMBUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 41ST ANNUAL NHRA PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NATIONALS presented by SUMMIT ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group executives to race Dodge Charger SRT8 and Chrysler 300C SRT8 in Targa Newfoundland
* Chrysler Group executives Ralph Gilles and Dan Knott to race Dodge Charger SRT8 and Chrysler 300C SRT8 in Renowned Targa Newfoundland AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 19 -- Race-inspired, street-legal American muscle -- specifically the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 and the 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 -- is headed to Newfoundland this ... Continue reading
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Releases Preliminary Year-End Results
BARTOW, Fla., May 19 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today released preliminary year-end results. Daniel L. Hefner, President and Chief Executive Officer, made the following prepared statement: "American Commerce Solutions, Inc. will file its Form 10KSB within the next few days. Today we are ... Continue reading
Novapak Wins 2005 NACD Supplier of the Year Award
EATONTOWN, N.J., May 19 -- At the 80th Annual NACD (National Association of Container Distributors) Convention which was held from April 13-17, 2005 in La Jolla, California, the members of NACD awarded Novapak with their highest vendor honor NACD's 2005 Supplier of the Year award. Based on a point system of 9 qualifyin ... Continue reading
Valence Technology and EnergyCS Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Wins Awards at Tour de Sol
AUSTIN, Texas--May 19, 2005--A concept plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) developed by EnergyCS and Valence Technology, Inc. has won the hybrid category in the Tour de Sol's Monte Carlo-style Rally, which ended May 14. Valence is a leader in the development and commercialization of Saphion(R) technology, the only safe, larg ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Grants Patent License to Suppo of China
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 19 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has entered into a patent license agreement in connection with its proprietary nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology with Union Suppo Battery Co., ... Continue reading
Pioneer Automotive Technologies Inc. Honored for Excellence
SPRINGBORO, Ohio--May 19, 2005--Pioneer Automotive Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of mobile entertainment products to the auto industry, was acknowledged today by Honda of America Manufacturing as one of its top suppliers for its performance last year. Recognized for its efforts as a partner that exceeds Honda's ... Continue reading
-- What: Kicking off World Environment Day, leading academics and industry experts will present "Cars and Fuels of the Future -- Are We There Yet? Making hydrogen vehicles and fuels available for the rest of us." Long before the recent spike in fuel prices, leaders in both the public and private sector have been resear ... Continue reading
7-Eleven to Accept Visa Contactless Payments at Its Point of Sale
New Payment Technology Allows Customers to Complete Secure Transactions Faster and Easier DALLAS, May 19 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. today announced that it is making the shopping experience faster and easier for many of its customers by accepting Visa Contactless payments, a new feature on Visa cards that uses radio-frequency t ... Continue reading
Navistar to Announce Second Quarter Earnings, File Form 10-Q on June 9
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--May 19, 2005--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, said today that it plans to announce second quarter earnings and file its Form 10-Q on Thursday, June 9. On that same date, the company will hold a live ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes April Results and Announces Investor Relations Meeting Webcast
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--May 19, 2005--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for April 2005: (dollars in millions, except April April per share amounts) 2005 2004 Change --------- --------- ---------- Net premiums written $1,430.4 $1,315.7 9% Net premiums earned 1,321.7 1,230.4 7% Net income 1 ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: 2005 Company Profile of Citroen
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 19 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17727 ) has announced the addition of Citroen: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Citroen, headquartered at Les Epinettes, Paris, France, is one of th ... Continue reading
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 19 -- Tenneco Automotive Inc. announced today an extension of its offer to exchange up to $500 million principal amount of 8-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, for a like amount of its 8-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, wh ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 19 -- On behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell, Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today awarded $30,000 to West Chester Area School District to purchase and install diesel filters on six school buses to help protect students' health by reducing harmful emissions from particulate ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 19 -- NeWave, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NWWV) an ecommerce solution provider, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary AuctionLiquidator will auction a custom built Cherry CFL West Coast Chopper. The bike is personally autographed by Discovery Channel's Monster Garage Show Host Jesse James, ... Continue reading
Graduates Benefit From Auto Incentives and Edmunds.com's List of Top 10 Cars for New Grads
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 19 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced its list of Top 10 Cars for New Grads, which can be found at: http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/105382/article.html. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031009/LATH011ALOGO) "For many, g ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Granted Patent for its Network Services Delivery Model
DAYTON, Ohio, May 19 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, announced that it has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (No. 6,868,388) titled "Integrated Voice and Data System and Auto Retail Channel Network Por ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Teams With U.S. Government to Rescue Thousands of Wild Mustangs
- 1 Ford to provide funding to preserve thousands of wild mustangs. - 2 Ford has created a "Save the Mustangs" fund to enlist public support to help ensure ongoing care for the horses in their new habitats - http://www.savethemustangs.org - 3 U.S. Bureau of Land Management is resuming sales of wild horses and burros. - ... Continue reading
Alcoa to Close Hawesville, KY Automotive Casting Facility
HAWESVILLE, Ky.--May 19, 2005--Alcoa today announced that it will close its Hawesville, KY, automotive casting facility by the end of 2005. The plant closing, which will impact 158 people, is a result of excess capacity in Alcoa's automotive castings manufacturing system. Costs for the closing will total approximately ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Named Oracle's 2005 Spatial Excellence Award Winner
CHICAGO, May 19 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, earned the honor of 2005 Oracle(R) Spatial Partnership Award Winner. The Oracle Spatial Partnership Award given by Oracle is one in a series known as the Oracle Spatial Excellence Awards (OSE's ... Continue reading
News: Kia Motors makes rapid gains in 2005 JD Power quality study
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors makes rapid gains in 2005 JD Power quality study - Spectra (Cerato) named runner-up in compact car segment - Ove ... Continue reading
Three podiums for 3-S Go Karts in SRFKC season opener
For immediate release; May 16, 2005 Three podiums for 3-S Go Karts in SRFKC season opener Juliana Chiovitti and Kenny Riedman lead team to podium finishes at Goodwood GOODWOOD ONTARIO 3-S Go Karts had a solid outing in the first weekend of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels. Th ... Continue reading
Cadillac STS and HUMMER H3 Win Auto Interiors Awards
DETROIT, May 18, 2005; Two of General Motors newest vehicles, the 2005 Cadillac STS and the 2006 HUMMER H3, garnered honors in their respective car and truck categories for automotive "Interior of the Year." Nominated by Ward's Auto World magazine, the Cadillac STS won "industry- at-large, premium priced car. The HUMME ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies Announces Interim CFO and Treasurer
CERRITOS, Calif., May 18 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. announced today that Thomas Costales has joined the Company as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Costales has more than 30 years of broad financial leadership experience in public companies with international operations. He served previously as IMPCO ... Continue reading
Pope Benedict XVI's Car is Now Officially in the Hands of GoldenPalace.com!
KOLN, Germany, May 19 -- The recent eBay auction win by online casino GoldenPalace.com is easily one of the most popular events in Internet history. The item that shattered all eBay records, by incredibly receiving over 8.5 million visitors to its auction page, was Pope Benedict XVI's previously owned 1999 Volkswagen G ... Continue reading
GM, Audi Top Vote Getters DETROIT, May 18 -- It was Hummer versus Honda, Cadillac versus Mercedes and Ford versus Toyota, or the U.S. brands against those of the European and Asian automakers. When the dust settled today at the Auto Interior Show's 6th annual "Interior of the Year" awards competition at Detroit's Cobo ... Continue reading
Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of Two Cents a Share
ADDISON, Texas--May 18, 2005--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, today announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of two cents per share, payable on June 15, 2005 to shareholders of record at the ... Continue reading
IMPCO Reports First Quarter 2005 Results
CERRITOS, Calif., May 18 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. , today reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2005. IMPCO's first quarter fiscal 2005 results were $25.0 million in revenue and $2.2 million in operating loss, as compared to $28.6 million in revenues and $2.4 million in operating income for the same ... Continue reading
Toledo Next For Leonard; Boca Bay Racing Team
Toledo Next For Leonard; Boca Bay Racing Team Toledo, Ohio - - After finishing a discouraging 24th at Kentucky Speedway last Saturday, Johnny Leonard and his Boca Bay Racing team lean into Toledo Speedway this weekend looking for some luck. Leonard, who announced last week that he’ll run for the ARCA RE/MAX Seri ... Continue reading
Autosport Development Pre-Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com GMAC / Trenton Forging #5 GTO Mid-Ohio Pre-Race Report Hayner ready to pick up where he left off at Atlanta Detroit - May 17, 2005 The #5 GMAC Commercial Finance / Trenton Forging GTO, driven by Stu Hayner, heads to Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course in ... Continue reading
AutoZone To Release Third Quarter Earnings on May 25
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 18 -- AutoZone, Inc. , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will release results for its third quarter ended May 7, 2005, before market open on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Additionally, the Company will host a one hour conference call on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), to d ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Announces Fixed Spread Tender Offer Price for its 7-3/4% Notes Due 2009
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 18 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY ("COOPER TIRE") , today announced that it has priced its fixed spread tender offer to purchase for cash any and all of the $350 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 7-3/4% Notes due December 15, 2009 (the "Notes"). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Stockholders Re-Elect Board Members; Quinn and Lataif to Serve Additional Terms
HOUSTON--May 18, 2005--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced that stockholders re-elected directors Stephen D. Quinn and Louis E. Lataif to additional three-year terms at today's annual stockholders' meeting. Quinn, 49, has served as a director since May 2002. He joined Goldman, S ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--May 18, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 5 percent of the Company's outstanding common stock over the next 18 months as well as the indefinite buyback of additional sha ... Continue reading
MSX International Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2005
WARREN, Mich., May 18 -- MSX International, a global provider of technical business services, reports net sales from continuing operations totaling $113.1 million for the first fiscal quarter of 2005 compared to $125.4 million for the first fiscal quarter of 2004. The results for each period exclude the net sales of bu ... Continue reading
CASCAR: Delaware MOPAR 250 Preview
CASCAR Super Series PREVIEW: MOPAR 250 Delaware Speedway // May 21-22, 2005 CASCAR Super Series season kicks off this weekend at Delaware Speedway with the MOPAR 250 LONDON, ON – The CASCAR Super Series is set to take the green flag on its 2005 season, and that means the tour is headed to London’s Delaware ... Continue reading
U.S. Gas Prices Poised for Further Declines as Summer Vacation Season Approaches, AAA Reports
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 18, 2005--The return of crude oil prices below $50 per barrel bodes well for lower retail gasoline prices as summer vacation season nears, AAA said today. The nation's largest organization for motorists said its daily, online Fuel Gauge Report - http://www.fuelgaugereport.com - shows the nationwide a ... Continue reading
Jaguar Moves Up to Number Two Brand Overall and is the Top European Brand im JDP IQS
IRVINE, Calif., May 18 -- Jaguar has achieved a quadruple hit in the latest J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study released today. The Initial Quality Study is based on responses from more than 62,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2005 model-year cars and trucks, who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. J ... Continue reading
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