Apogee Enterprises Reaffirms Guidance for Fiscal 2006
MINNEAPOLIS--May 2, 2005--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. today reaffirmed its existing fiscal year 2006 earnings guidance. For the full year, the company continues to expect earnings of $0.72 to $0.76 per share on revenue growth of 6 to 8 percent. Apogee's first quarter ends May 28, 2005. Apogee's longer-term goal continues ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., May 2 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental operations in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The acquisitions include in-terminal locations at the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. T ... Continue reading
Four Your Graduation; Family of Quadruplets Each Receive an Infiniti G35
JACKSON, Miss.--May 2, 2005--One of the greatest rites of passage in life is graduating high school. No more homeroom, no more nagging teachers and definitely no more gym class. So how do parents congratulate their kids for achieving this grand milestone these days? Apparently, by giving them a car. But not just any ca ... Continue reading
AirBoss of America Corp.: Debt Facility Increased
NEWMARKET, Ontario--May 2, 2005--AirBoss of America Corp. (TSX:BOS), is pleased to announce the successful completion of financing arrangements for a $45 million (Cdn.) operating line with Comerica Bank. This increased borrowing facility will be used to support the working capital needs of the company during this perio ... Continue reading
Bodine Aluminum to Expand in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn., May 2 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) announced today that its subsidiary, Bodine Aluminum, Inc., will boost employment here by 20 to 220 and investment by $40 million to $164 million. The expansion will allow Bodine to cast aluminum cases and housings for additional transmissions an ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Financial Results
PHOENIX--May 2, 2005--On Tuesday, May 3, 2005, CSK Auto Corp. will issue a release with its fourth quarter and fiscal 2004 financial results after market close, and invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the company's conference call that will follow at 5 p.m. (ET). Investors may listen to a simultaneous webcast ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Helps Customers Affected by M2 Automotive Closure
LOS ANGELES--May 2, 2005--The Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is pleased to announce it has, and will continue to assist customers who have utilized M2 Automotive. Farmers has been in contact with up to 250 Farmers Insurance Exchange and Mid-Century Insurance Co. customers and claimants who are affected by the M2 ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation Has Chosen Not to Extend Exit Financing Commitment
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 2, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) said it has chosen not to extend its $1.4 billion exit financing commitment, allowing it to realize significant savings. This commitment is not required at this stage of the Company's exit emergence proceedings. Federal-Mogul's $500 million Debtor- ... Continue reading
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 CDI BREAKS WORLD RECORDS
Around The World In 30 Days – Four Times Laredo, TX May 2, 2005; The new Mercedes-Benz V6 CDI diesel engine has achieved an impressive list of world records this weekend in Laredo, Texas. Three standard-production E320 CDI (Common-Rail Direct Injection) vehicles equipped with the 221-hp powerplants covered distan ... Continue reading
Ford Names New Strategic Design Leader
Dearborn, Mich., May 2, 2005 - Storied automotive designer Freeman Thomas is joining Ford Motor Company June 1, sliding into the driver's seat of its North American strategic design enterprise. Thomas, 47, will become director of Strategic Design, reporting to Peter Horbury, executive director of Design, North America. ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Champ Car Media Opp this Wed
MEDIA ALERT MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING CHAMP CAR DRIVERS, PRESS CONFERENCE, LUNCH THIS WEDNESDAY Champ Car World Series Drivers Testing at The Milwaukee Mile May 3 & 4 Press Lunch on Wednesday, May 4 (May 2, 2005) Milwaukee, Wis. - Tomorrow and Wednesday, virtually all of the premier open wheel drivers c ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Earns Top-10 at Laguna Seca
Shane Lewis Earns Top-10 at Laguna Seca MONTEREY, Calif., May 2, 2005 - Shane Lewis, Jupiter, Fla, grabbed his first top-10 finish of 2005 in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Sunday. In the process of starting 22nd in the 52-car field and finishing eighth, Lewis, who took over driving duties just under an hou ... Continue reading
Hella Xenon Lighting Technology Lights Up The Forest
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., May 2 -- With its powerful xenon work lamps turning night into day, Hella is setting new standards for light performance, service life and design for heavy-duty forestry vehicles. That advanced xenon technology and Hella's rigorous heavy-duty work lamps and bulbs will be on display from May 5-7 at ... Continue reading
STOCKTON, CALIF. (April 30, 2005) Auggie Vidovich from Lakeside, Calif. dominated the action for the second race in a row to claim his second victory of the season in NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series competition Saturday night at the historic Stockton (Calif.) 99 Speedway. Vidovich maneuvered lap traffi ... Continue reading
Wachovia Championship, Coca-Cola 600 Bookends for Truly 'A-May-zing' Month in Charlotte USA
16-County Region Bursting With Activity, Initiatives Pointing To Vibrant Future CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 2 -- Beginning with the Wachovia Championship May 2-8 and wrapping up with the Coca-Cola 600 May 29, there's only one way to describe the next four weeks in Charlotte USA: A-May-zing! The PGA TOUR stop at Quail Hollow C ... Continue reading
1.3 Million Plan Memorial Day Trip, Says AAA Michigan Travel Survey
Gas prices will influence travel plans DEARBORN, Mich., May 2 -- An estimated 1.3 million Michiganians will travel during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, launching the start of the 2005 summer travel season, says a recent AAA Michigan travel survey of 400 state residents. Among those with travel plans during the hol ... Continue reading
Hyundai Celebrates Grand Opening of New Regional Office in Coppell, Texas
Hyundai's First New Regional Office in 16 Years Will Serve 12 States and 126 Dealers What: Bob Cosmai, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, and elected officials including Coppell Mayor, Douglass Stover, will celebrate the grand opening of Hyundai's new South Central Regional Sales, Service and Service Training ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Race Fans Chance to Drive Simulator in Suburban Chicago May 3-6
AURORA, Ill., May 2 -- AAA Chicago offers the chance to feel the adrenaline rush of speeding around a racetrack when it brings a NEXTEL Cup racecar simulator to the Chicagoland area this week. A racecar simulator is an actual vehicle with a special computer system to reproduce the environment and action of a race at Da ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group Recognized for Safety Efforts
* Company receives award from American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine * Award recognizes model programs and outstanding practices * Joint company-UAW approach to health and safety identified as model * Third major safety award in three years for Chrysler Group AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2 -- The Chrys ... Continue reading
GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--May 2, 2005--Forward Air Corporation today announced that on Friday, May 13, 2005, at approximately 10:30 a.m. EDT, it will make a presentation at the Bear Stearns 2005 Global Transportation Conference in New York City. Interested parties may listen to the presentation via a live Internet webcast at ... Continue reading
Garen K. Staglin and Roxani M. Gillespie Join Solera Board
SAN DIEGO--May 2, 2005--Solera, Inc., a consulting, outsourced services, and strategic technology provider focused on the auto physical damage claims process, announced today that Garen K. Staglin and Roxani M. Gillespie have been named to its board of directors. Staglin has been involved in transaction processing and ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--May 2, 2005--Companies implementing service parts pricing solutions such as Servigistics Pricing can significantly increase revenue and improve profitability, according to a recent benchmark study from research firm, Aberdeen Group. In the study, entitled "Maximizing Profitability with Optimized Service Parts ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--May 2, 2005--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today that an initial Form S-4 Registration Statement has been filed by Transpro, Inc. (AMEX:TPR) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission containing the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus - information statement in connection with a previous ... Continue reading
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 2, 2005--Transpro, Inc. (AMEX: TPR) today announced that it has filed a Form S-4 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission containing the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus for the previously announced merger with Modine Manufacturing Company's aftermarket business. Th ... Continue reading
ST. PAUL, Minn.--May 2, 2005--Universal Trailer Corporation, the leader in the $2 billion specialty enclosed trailer market, has announced that it will partner with GE Consumer Finance's Retail Sales Finance unit to offer a new private label credit card program. Universal Trailer Corporation, located in Cincinnati, Ohi ... Continue reading
NeoMedia Signs LOI to Bring Micro Paint Repair to China
FT. MYERS, Fla. & BEIJING--May 2, 2005--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), said today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to bring its NeoMedia Micro Paint business to the People's Republic of China. The non-binding LOI, signed with the Jinche Yingang Automobile Co. of Beijing, calls for Jinche to act as a n ... Continue reading
Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions to Stage Inaugural Boxing Match at Grand Prix of Denver
Coors Enhances Official Partnership With Friday Night Fights DENVER, May 2 -- The CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver presented by PacifiCare announced today that Golden Boy Promotions will be bringing their boxing stars to the Pepsi Center on Friday, August 12, 2005. In addition, long-time Grand Prix of Denver part ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Earns Second Top-20 in NASCAR Truck Series
Jimmy Kite Earns Second Top-20 in NASCAR Truck Series MADISON, Ill., May 2, 2005 - Jimmy Kite continues his strong rookie season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The Stockbridge, Georgia-resident marked his second NASCAR start with his second top-20 finish earning 18th at Gateway International Raceway's Ram Tough ... Continue reading
Adults Are Purchasing Cars Based on Desire vs. Need, Study Analyzes Automotive Purchasing Behavior
BALTIMORE, Md.--May 2, 2005--Vertis, a leading provider of targeted advertising, media, and marketing services, today announced the results of its proprietary Customer Focus(R) 2005: Automotive study, which reveals that the number one reason for many consumers to buy a new car is simply because they want one. For 36 pe ... Continue reading
HALL, DANIELS SPLIT MAZDA RACEWAY MIATA CUP SEASON-OPENING DOUBLEHEADER
MONTEREY, Calif. (May 2, 2005) – Justin Hall, of Davis, Calif., and Jim Daniels, of Germantown, Tenn., split the season-opening SCCA Pro Racing Mazdaspeed Miata Cup Presented by Hankook doubleheader this weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, part of the U.S. Sports Car Invitational weekend. Driving the No. 12 Off ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 2 -- Bentley and BMW are making big noises this week at TheCarConnection.com, http://www.thecarconnection.com/ . Drive along with TCC in the new Continental Flying Spur to find out why Bentley's ultra-luxury sales are the envy of Maybach and Rolls-Royce. And see what the British marque may have in store fo ... Continue reading
NASCAR @ Talladega Superspeedway - Nextel Cup Series - Jeff Gordon, Dupont Chevrolet; Busch Series - Martin Truex, Jr., Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet. NASCAR @ Gateway International Raceway - Ted Musgrave - MOPAR Dodge. NHRA @ Bristol Dragway - Top Fuel - Doug Kalitta - Mac Tools Dragster; Funny Car - Gary Scelzi - MOPAR/Oa ... Continue reading
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Brandon Bernstein claimed the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday in a rain-shortened day of racing at the O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Due to persistent rain showers Saturday afternoon and a complete washout on Friday, the fields were set with only one qualifyi ... Continue reading
New Plug-In Hybrid Technology Allows Owners to Fuel Cars From a Home Electrical Outlet
LOS ANGELES, May 2 -- A gas-optional hybrid technology that enables hybrid vehicles to be plugged in and charged by a conventional 3-prong, 110-volt home electrical outlet will be released today by EDrive Systems LLC, a consortium of advanced vehicle technology companies. EDrive Systems LLC will present and demonstrate ... Continue reading
SPEEDWAY: EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX PRESS RELEASE
RICKARDSSON PUTS DOWN HIS MARKER TONY RICKARDSSON produced an awesome performance to win the opening Grand Prix of the 2005 season, and then revealed that he almost pulled out before it started. Rickardsson was in such pain with a back injury two days before the FIM Dominet European Speedway Grand Prix that he was prep ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Audi A6 3.2 quattro ENGINE: 3.2-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 255 hp @ 6,500 rpm/243 lb.-ft. @ 3,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic WHEELBASE: 111.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.5 x 79.2 x 57.5 in. TIRES: 225/55R17 all-season CARGO: 15.9 cu. ... Continue reading
AIAG Hosts 10th Annual Forum for Automatic Identification Technologies
Traceability Critical to Reduce Warranty Costs for Automotive Supply Chain DETROIT, May 2 -- What do the automotive industry, the family dog, and Wal-Mart all have in common? Radio frequency identification (RFID). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040719/DEM007LOGO ) What was one of the major clues found in ... Continue reading
AssuranceAmerica Corporation Announces First Quarter '05 Record Premium, Revenue and Profit
ATLANTA--May 2, 2005--Atlanta based ASSURANCEAMERICA CORPORATION (OCT BB: ASAM.OB), today announced its unaudited results for the calendar first quarter of 2005 which is also the first quarter of its fiscal year. Total premiums produced in its wholesale entities, made up of its Managing General Agency and Insurance Car ... Continue reading
Caladesi Capital, Inc. Providing Leasing Solutions to Increase Total Sales for MicroTRAK, Inc.
DALLAS--May 2, 2005--Effective as of April 29, 2005, MicroTRAK (Pink Sheets:MIOK) has signed an agreement with Caladesi Capital, Inc. in which Caladesi Capital, Inc. will provide commercial equipment financing solutions for MIOK's premiere product FleetTRAK. Caladesi Capital, Inc.'s vendor program is tailored to help M ... Continue reading
GEICO Gecko Takes Message to the Skies at May 7-8 Smyrna Air Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2 -- The GEICO Gecko takes the company's message to the skies May 7-8 for the Smyrna air show, where he'll join a skytyping squadron of vintage World War II planes over Nashville this coming weekend. GEICO is sponsoring the exhibition flying of the Skytypers Air Show Team at the Smyrna event to he ... Continue reading
Investor Consortium Purchases Non-Prime Auto Finance Lender Triad Financial
The 16-Year-Old Company Announces New Owners, as it Looks to a Future of Growth and Strengthening Relationships With Customers, Employees and Investors HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 2 -- Triad Financial Corp. has been purchased by a consortium of investment firms led by Gerald J. Ford, President of Hunter's Glen/Ford L ... Continue reading
Managing Diversity and Inclusion Programs: Many Companies Still Have Work to Do
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 2 -- All diversity departments face the challenge of measuring and managing Diversity and Inclusion programs. For example, many companies fall behind in setting quantitative measures or non- U.S. workforce representation and most of the benchmarked companies do not have clear targets for supplier ... Continue reading
Member of Exide Technologies' Board of Directors Resigns
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--May 2, 2005--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that Scott McCarty has resigned as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. McCarty was a member of the Board that was formed after Exide Technologies emerged from Chapter 11 in 2004. "I wa ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Receives General Motors 2004 Supplier of the Year Award
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 2 -- For the sixth consecutive year, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc., has received General Motors' Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services in 2004. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 23, at ... Continue reading
XPEL Technologies Corp. Reports 2004 Annual Results
SAN ANTONIO--May 2, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- Operating Revenues Increased 28.6% -- Design Access Program Revenues Improved 43.5% Nevada-based XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today results for the year ended December 31, 2004, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2003. XPEL's Ch ... Continue reading
Allstate Reduces New York Auto Rates
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--May 2, 2005--Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Indemnity Company, with New York State's Acting Superintendent of Insurance Howard Mills, announced today that they will save New York policyholders an estimated $50 million by reducing auto premiums an average of 3% to 5%. The rate reduction will be ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Launches National TV Ad for Wagner Brand ThermoQuiet Brake Pads
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 2, 2005--A new national television advertising campaign featuring the Wagner(R) ThermoQuiet(R) brake pad is expected to strengthen product familiarity among millions of drivers across the U.S. and Canada, just in time for spring maintenance. Wagner products are manufactured and marketed by Federa ... Continue reading
2005 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Review
Runnin’ With The Big Dogs<br> By Steve Purdy<br> Detroit Bureau <p> “Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch,” was the motto of the first Cannonball One Lap of America Rally – a motto we like to live by. <p> Toyota certainly wasn’t timid about jumping off the porch into the rush of full ... Continue reading
CEI's Visualization Software Line Adds Support for Mac OS X Tiger
APEX, N.C.--May 2, 2005--CEI has added support for the Apple Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" across its entire visualization software line - EnSight, EnSight Gold, EnLiten, EnVideo and EnVe. "This announcement extends our commitment to the Mac OS X platform, which we've supported for more than a year," says Darin McKinni ... Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Debuts Nine Hundred-Pound Pinata
* One-of-a-kind pinata modeled after Chrysler PT Cruiser * Pinata created in celebration of Chrysler PT Cruiser's fifth anniversary and Cinco de Mayo AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2 -- The too-cool-to- categorize Chrysler PT Cruiser is celebrating five years of turning heads and impressing owners, and to mark this unique, f ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 2, 2005--Moog(R) Chassis Parts now offers a complete repair solution to help professional technicians achieve faster, easier lower ball joint replacement and enhance component performance on Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable and Lincoln Continental models. Moog Chassis Parts are manufactured and markete ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--May 2, 2005-- Tenneco Automotive Europe to Integrate 12 European Business Entities into a Common Platform for Streamlined Management of Global Credit Operation The GETPAID(R) Corporation, the leading provider of software and services for working capital optimization, today announced the selection of G ... Continue reading
ICA Security Systems to distribute SmarTire for Motorcycles in France
Leading distributor of motorcycle anti-theft systems adds SmarTire to its product line RICHMOND, BC, May 2 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced that ICA Security Systems is distributing its SmarTire for Motorcycles product in France. ICA Systems is the largest manufacturer and distributor of motorcycl ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Announces Results of Annual Shareholder Meeting
Ziemer Elected CEO; Board of Directors Increases Dividend and Authorizes Additional Share Buyback MILWAUKEE, May 2 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors elected James L. Ziemer as its CEO, increased the dividend, and also approved an additional share repurchase authorization at the Annual ... Continue reading
Champion Sparks Renault's Fourth Straight Formula One Grand Prix Race Win, 101st Overall
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 2, 2005--Champion(R) spark plugs have helped power four consecutive 2005 Formula One Grand Prix wins in 2005, including the 100th and 101st F-1 victory overall for the Renault team. Champion, the "Performance Driven" brand of spark plugs, is manufactured by Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) ... Continue reading
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--May 2, 2005--The three main telematics service providers in Japan -- Nissan Carwings, Toyota G-Book and Honda InterNavi Premium Club -- have historically focused on delivering enhanced navigation and entertainment services to their customers' vehicles. Toyota recently introduced G-Book Alpha, a new co ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Too High? - Authentic Hand-Pulled Rickshaws Coming to the USA
April 2, 2005 -- Shanghai Rickshaw LLC is a manufacturer and operator of Authentic Hand-pulled Rickshaws. Created in China, in the traditional style, powerfully built and upscale in design. Start up date for sales and operations are expected by June 1st. 2005. Authentic 19th Century style Rickshaws have never been in t ... Continue reading
Borden Chemical Expects to Report Improved Revenues and Operating Income for First Quarter 2005
COLUMBUS, Ohio--May 2, 2005--Borden Chemical today reported that it expects revenues, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA for the three-month period ending March 31, 2005 to exceed those reported in the first quarter of 2004. -- Revenue is expected to increase 26 percent over the same period a year ago; -- Operating i ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio--May 2, 2005--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that Stephen E. Myers has decided to resign and retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer and that John C. Orr will become CEO effective May 1, 2005. Mr. Myers will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of the Company's Board of Directors. ... Continue reading
Eaton to Present at Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference in London on May 10
CLEVELAND--May 2, 2005--Eaton Corporation today announced that Alexander M. Cutler, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference in London, England on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 from 9:30 to 10:10 a.m. EDT. A real-time audio webcast of the presentation and the related ... Continue reading
United PanAm Financial Corp. Announces First Quarter 2005 Results
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--May 2, 2005--United PanAm Financial Corp. today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2005. For the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the company reported income of $6.6 million from continuing operations, compared to income of $4.2 million for the same period a year ago for a 58% i ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Implements Complete Customized Warehouse Management System
CARSON, Calif.--May 2, 2005--U.S. Auto Parts, the nation's leading Internet direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories, once again sets industry standards through the implementation of its exclusive full Warehouse Management System (WMS). With the warehouse serving as the hub ... Continue reading
Chief Automotive Systems and Carfax Form Strategic Partnership
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 2, 2005--Carfax, the nations leading provider of vehicle history information, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Chief Automotive Systems. The companies have joined forces to provide consumers with vital information on the importance of a properly aligned vehicle frame and h ... Continue reading
AMSOIL Adds Donaldson Filters for Heavy Duty Applications
SUPERIOR, Wis.--May 2, 2005--AMSOIL INC. (www.AMSOIL.com) of Superior Wisconsin announced today that it has made available to its dealer network Donaldson Company, Inc.'s full line of aftermarket Heavy Duty Air, Oil, Coolant, Fuel, and Hydraulic Filters. The advanced technologies from Donaldson filters include such ind ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 2 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. will host a conference call at noon ET on May 11, 2005 to discuss its third-quarter 2005 financial results. The Company will issue a news release announcing its third-quarter results on May 10, 2005, which will be available on its website at http://www.ov ... Continue reading
Bosal and Delphi Announce Strategic Exhaust Alliance
TROY, Mich., and LUMMEN, Belgium, May 2 -- Delphi Corp. and Belgium-based Bosal Group announced today a new strategic alliance to offer complete exhaust systems for the global original equipment (OE) market. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The non-equity based alliance, to be known as B ... Continue reading
Quantum Subsidiary Awarded Significant Contract for Parts Distribution for New OEM Vehicle Platform
IRVINE, Calif., May 2 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, was awarded a major contract to distribute OEM-level parts for a new vehicle platform that will potentially generate up to $25 million in revenues per year. This launch comes on th ... Continue reading
Curomax Appoints Ted Davis Vice President Dealer Development, North America
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--May 2, 2005--Curomax, a leader in dealer finance e-commerce solutions and the originator of the premier multi-asset finance portal in North America, announced today it has appointed Ted Davis vice president Dealer Development, North America to help further target the U.S. recreational vehicle (RV) ... Continue reading
Joe Loughrey Named President and COO of Cummins
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 2, 2005--Joe Loughrey has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Cummins Inc. , the Company announced today. Loughrey has been with Cummins for 31 years during which time he has held a number of leadership positions. Loughrey's move to the position of President is part of a strategic re ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--May 2, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories (AMEX:ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, today announced that it has formalized its 25-year working relationship by acquiring the assets of Simonsen Iron Works. The deal was compl ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Announces Opening of New Dealerships
BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 2 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced the opening of two new dealerships located in Jefferson City, Missouri and Jackson, Tennessee. The total number of Car-Mart dealerships is now 78. "The Jackson, Tennessee, dealership adds the state of Tennessee to the states in which we operate dealer ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & BURBANK, Calif.--May 2, 2005--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) California-Produced Lithium Sports Car Finds a New Home with Tonight Show's Host and Car Aficionado Jay Leno Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) - www.hybridtechnologies.com - R-Electric Car Co., Global Hybrid Corp., Solium Power Corp., ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Third Quarter Dividend
DAYTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular third quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable June 10, 2005, to shareholders of record as of May 20, 2005. About Reynolds Reynolds and Reynolds (http://www.reyrey.com/ ) helps automobile d ... Continue reading
Kia Spectra5 Named One of the 'Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000' by Kelley Blue Book
All-New Sport Hatch Delivers Cool Personality In A Stylish, Affordable Package IRVINE, Calif., May 2 -- Kia Motors America's 2005 Spectra5 five-door was named one of the "Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" (www.kbb.com/cool) by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com editors. Based on the expert opinions of the Kelley Blue Book edi ... Continue reading
Informed Choices By Parents Can Prevent Serious Crash Injuries for Children
PHILADELPHIA, May 2 -- Where children sit, what safety restraints are used and the type of vehicle all play major roles in protecting children from injury in car crashes. These findings are reinforced in a recent report on safe seating decisions for children issued by researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelp ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--May 2, 2005-- The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies Finds People's Appetite for Driving Drops as Gas Prices Rise Pain at the gas pump has people looking for ways to cut costs, according to a recent countrywide online survey conducted by the third largest auto insurer in the country, the P ... Continue reading
Honda Generators Go Indy Car Racing
Honda Power Equipment Becomes an Official Supplier to the IndyCar Series ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 2 -- Honda is strengthening its involvement with IndyCar racing through an agreement that makes its Honda Power Equipment Division an official supplier to the IndyCar Series, the company announced today. Additionally, Honda ha ... Continue reading
Forbes.Com Publishes Auto CEO Rating Poll
The CEO Approval Tracker is not a scientific poll and only reflects the opinions of those users who choose to participate. While it's not encouraged, technically adept users may be able to vote multiple times. ... Continue reading
Mazda Appoints Colianni SVP of Sales & Marketing
IRVINE, Calif., May 2 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that Brian Colianni has been named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Formerly MNAO's vice president, Customer Service and Parts Operations (CSP), Colianni will be responsible for all aspects of the ... Continue reading
Pruett/Diaz Give Lexus Second Straight Rolex Series Win
MONTEREY, Calif., May 2 -- Scott Pruett took the lead with 50 minutes to go and never relinquished the top spot as he and co-driver Luis Diaz won the Road & Track 250 at Laguna Seca Raceway to give Lexus its second consecutive Rolex Sports Car Series victory Sunday. "It was just an awesome day for the CompUSA team and ... Continue reading
The Last Mercury Sable Leaves The Production Line in Atlanta, GA
Barry Wade, left, Production Manager, Atlanta Ford Assembly Plant was present as Betti Bell, right, drove the last Mercury Sable off of the production line on Friday April 29, 2005, at the Atlanta Assembly Plant, Hapeville Ga. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Unveils New Cars at 2005 Seoul Motor Show
Ford Motor’s new ``Three Musketeers’’ - the Mustang, the Five Hundred and the Freestyle - finally hit the Korean market at the end of last month. The trio is making their first appearance at the 2005 Seoul Motor Show, which opened to the public Saturday at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KI ... Continue reading
Seoul Motor Show to Gain More Global Attention
Seoul May 2, 2005; Na Jeong-ju writing for the Korea Times reported that South Korea will offer financial incentives and various forms of administrative support for auto firms displaying new cars during the Seoul Motor Show in order to develop the biennial event further, organizers said Sunday. The organizers said the ... Continue reading
Cruz Pedregon Reaches Career Milestone
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Bristol Raceway Bristol, Tenn. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Reaches 300-Round Victories for Career Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car Makes Third Semifinal of 2005 BRISTOL, Tenn. (May 1, 2005 ... Continue reading
Bazemore holds onto first place in Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY THUNDER VALLEY NHRA NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY Race Dates: April 29-May 1, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE HOLDS ONTO FIRST PLACE BRISTOL, Tenn. (M ... Continue reading
photos at HYPERLINK "http://theracersgroup.com/team/photos/2005/hi_res_media.htm" http://theracer sgroup.com/team/photos/2005/hi_res_media.htm difficult day TRG struggled with mechanical gremlins during the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Laguna Seca Raceway. Marc Bunting and Andy Lally slipped to second in the GT cham ... Continue reading
photos at HYPERLINK "http://theracersgroup.com/team/photos/2005/hi_res_media.htm" http://theracer sgroup.com/team/photos/2005/hi_res_media.htm rough race The Krohn Racing/TRG team was thwarted by unnecessary contact in the first Rolex Sports Car Series race at Laguna Seca Raceway. Both cars were hit from behind, zappin ... Continue reading
Stevens goes to final round in Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY THUNDER VALLEY NHRA NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY Race Dates: April 29-May 1, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS GOES TO FINAL ROUND IN BRISTOL BRISTOL, T ... Continue reading
Rob Bunker - Laguna Seca races
Rob Bunker had a solid start to his first Formula BMW USA season. The Bridgewater, N.J., driver scored matching seventh-place finishes in the season-opening double race weekend at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif., driving the No. 18 AIM Autosport Formula BMW FB2 car. Bunker qualified ninth and 11th for the two r ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Wrap Up: KJ takes his new ACDelco Cobalt to the Bristol Semifinals
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ takes his new ACDelco Cobalt to the Bristol Semifinals Event: 5th Annual O'Reilly Thunder Valley Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, May 1, 2005 Location: Bristol Dragway, Bristol, TN Kurt Johnson gave his new ACDelco Cobalt a successful ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Texas Motorplex
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION TEXAS MOTORPLEX, ENNIS, TEXAS Sunday, May 1, 2005 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 MEYER, JONES AMONG WINNERS AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX'S NHRA LUCAS OIL EVENT ENNIS, Texas - NHRA South Central division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series compet ... Continue reading
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