Applied Films Reports Record Revenues and Earnings For Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2004
LONGMONT, Colo., Jan. 21 -- Applied Films Corporation announced today results for the second quarter of fiscal 2004, ended December 27, 2003. Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results from Continuing Operations Net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 were $57.1 million compared to $29.1 million for the second quart ... Continue reading
FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SOUTH DADE FAMILIES For several years, Armstrong Ford and Toyota, working with the Homestead Police, put together a Christmas party, with Santa, food and gifts for needy area children. And each year, the party grew and grew… In 2002, David Rich and Victor Farinas decided to "get serious" about the ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Morse TEC Introduces Hy-Vo ZX(R) Chain on GM Vehicles
CHICAGO, Jan. 21 -- General Motors Corporation has awarded BorgWarner Morse TEC a contract for the production of its new Hy-Vo ZX(R) transmission chain technology, for GM's 4T40/45E transmission platform which includes the Cavalier, Sunfire, Malibu, Grand AM, Oldsmobile Alero and Saturn LS vehicles. "The ZX chain allow ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Announces Agreement with Hyundai Translead
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 21 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that its Commercial Highway Division received a multi-product agreement with Hyundai Translead. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO ) Hayes Lemmerz will supply all standard wheel-end components for all of Hyundai Tra ... Continue reading
Magna Annonce Des Changements À Son Équipe De Direction
AURORA, ON, January 21 -- Magna International Inc. (MG.A et MG.B à la Bourse de Toronto; MGA à la Bourse de New York) a annoncé aujourd'hui que Belinda Stronach quitterait son poste de présidente-directrice générale dès aujourd'hui, et que Frank Stronach assumerait le poste de président par intérim. Un comité ... Continue reading
Modine Reports a 14% Improvement in Sales and a 28% Increase in Earnings for the Third Quarter
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 21, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended December 26, 2003. Sales for the third quarter were $310.8 million, a record for the Company, representing an increase of over 14% from the $271.8 million in sales for the same period a year ago. N ... Continue reading
San Diego Chargers and Partners Send Designated Driver for the Season To the Pro Bowl
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" was the message to San Diego Chargers fans as the San Diego Chargers, the NFL, and the TEAM Coalition joined forces to get the word out to fans about the importance of responsible drinking and always using a ... Continue reading
Modine Board Announces Dividend
RACINE, Wis.--Jan. 21, 2004--Modine Manufacturing Company Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 13.75 cents per share on outstanding common stock, payable March 4, 2004 to all shareholders of record February 20, 2004. Modine specializes in thermal management, bringing heating and cooling technology to div ... Continue reading
Open Wheel Racing Series Reaffirms its Intention To Conduct a Complete 2004 Racing Series
OPEN WHEEL RACING SERIES, LLC CONTACT: Wendy Gabers Phone: 517-337-2600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPEN WHEEL RACING SERIES REAFFIRMS ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A COMPLETE 2004 RACING SEASON LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2004) Open Wheel Racing Series, LLC (³OWRS²) today reaffirmed its intention to conduct a full 2004 Champ C ... Continue reading
ALLETE to Announce 2003 Financial Results on January 30
DULUTH, Minn.--Jan. 21, 2004--ALLETE, Inc. announced today that it will release its financial results for 2003 before the market opens on Friday, January 30, 2004. A conference call will be scheduled for a later date at which time the company intends to provide details about the separation of ADESA, ALLETE's automotive ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 21 -- A.O. Smith Corporation today reported fourth quarter earnings of $.42 per share, in line with previous estimates. Full year earnings were $1.76 compared with 2002 earnings of $1.86 per share. Net earnings were $52.2 million compared with 2002 net earnings of $51.3 million. Sales for the year were ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports to Unveil the New 'Skeleton' Top Clamp in Indianapolis
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 21 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that it will be unveiling the new Hayabusa "Skeleton" top clamp at the Dealer Expo in Indianapolis this February. "We know that the racing edge goes to the lightest motorcycle. This latest innovation by the Diamond Team o ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo., Jan. 21 -- UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order from Ballard Power Systems for additional fuel cell compressor drive motors. The Company has been supplying its custom designed motors to Ballard since early 200 ... Continue reading
@utoRevenue Expands its Marketing Reach; Selects ME Technologies as Exclusive Distributor
BOSTON--Jan. 21, 2004--@utoRevenue(TM), (www.autorevenue.com) the e-communications company that has generated millions of dollars in additional revenue in 2003 for its automotive dealership clients, announced today that the company is partnering with New York based ME Technologies & Consulting to market @utoRevenue's f ... Continue reading
-- Well here it is...Winter. How does it change the way you drive? More than you might think. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12018 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (an ... Continue reading
Barry McCahill Named President of Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America
Former NHTSA Spokesperson Brings Strong Vehicle Safety/Advocacy Expertise WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America (SUVOA) today announced the appointment of Barry W. McCahill as president of the consumer organization committed to providing choice in the motor vehicle marketplace, and fair and ... Continue reading
AIAG Automotive Crisis Management Process Created
DETROIT--Jan. 21, 2004--DaimlerChrysler, Ford and General Motors in cooperation with auto industry suppliers have created a crisis management process designed to help the auto industry save millions of dollars annually. Developed under the auspices of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), the crisis management g ... Continue reading
Diesel Penetration In North American Light Vehicles Will Remain Low, Warns ABI Research
Oyster Bay, NY - January 20, 2004 The proliferation of diesel-powered light vehicles continue to grow in Europe, where buyers are mostly attracted to the higher fuel efficiency of diesel engines over gasoline counterparts. In stark contrast to the over 40% penetration rate of diesels in European light vehicles, diesel ... Continue reading
Now How Many Yuan a Month is the Car? - China Refines Lending Policies for Car Maker Financing
BEIJING, Jan 21, 2004; Reuters reported that China published new rules to help auto credit lenders curb risks on Wednesday as they gear up to cash in on the world's fastest-growing major car market. The rules, published on the central bank's Web site (www.pbc.gov.cn) for public feedback until February 20, were "aimed a ... Continue reading
South Africa Market Heats Up: GM to Own 100% Of Auto Maker Delta Motors
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 21, 2004; Reuters reported that General Motors is to buy the remaining 51 percent of South Africa's Delta Motor Corporation, subject to government approval, the two parties said on Wednesday. GM, the world's largest automaker, has a 49 percent stake in the Eastern Cape-based automotive manufacturer, a ... Continue reading
Japanese Car Recalls Announced
NEW YORK January 21, 2004; Dow Jones reported that Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday that it will recall a total of about 76,000 vehicles in nine models to fix defects, the Kyodo news agency reported. In a report presented to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Nissan said eight of the nine models were re ... Continue reading
January 20th (TODAY 7 p.m.) WHO: Craig Jackson, president, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and Steve Davis, senior executive vice-president, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company -- The 33rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, The World's Greatest Classic Car Auction. WHAT: Announcement regarding embattled pop star M ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Jan. 20, 2004--This year, powersports fans, manufacturers and dealers are coming together to celebrate a common passion: motorcycles. The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) presented by Toyota Trucks (IMS) will be at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, in Chicago, February 6- ... Continue reading
Details of Dana Corporation's Fourth Quarter Earnings Call Webcast
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- Dana Corporation will announce its fourth quarter results on Wednesday, February 11, 2004. A conference call is scheduled for 10:00am EST. Bill Carroll, Dana's acting president and chief operating officer and Bob Richter, Dana's chief financial officer, will host the call. The call may be acces ... Continue reading
Key Plastics L.L.C. Expands Physical Presence Into Asia; Opens Sales Office in Japan
TOKYO--Jan. 20, 2004--Key Plastics L.L.C.--in its continued effort to solidify the company's footprint in the global automotive supply chain--today announced the opening of a sales office in Tokyo, Japan, to support its OEM and Tier 1 customers located in the Asia Pacific region. Daniel Ajamian, President, Key Plastics ... Continue reading
United Defense Announces 4th Quarter 2003 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
ARLINGTON, Va.--Jan. 20, 2004--United Defense Industries, Inc. announced today that it will release its earnings for 4th quarter 2003 and year ended December 31, 2003 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 before the open of the market. In conjunction with this release, United Defense will host a conference call on the same day ... Continue reading
Wabash National Corporation Announces Earnings Release Date
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 20 -- Wabash National Corporation today announced it will conduct a conference call to review and discuss its year end financial results on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at 10:00 AM Eastern time. Wabash National is scheduled to release its results on Monday, February 9, 2004, after the close of the ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Races Worldwide in 2004
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Bridgestone Races Worldwide in 2004 Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 21, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Bridgestone Corporation has announced plans to supply tires to competitors in a sweeping range of motorsport events in 2004. "Bridgestone technology has helped the world's best racing tea ... Continue reading
Encirq Announces the Encirq 3e Telematics Edition
First Embedded Data Management System for Building Telematics Devices SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21 -- Encirq Corporation announced today that it has released the Encirq 3e Telematics Edition. The Encirq 3e Telematics Edition is the first embedded data management solution that enables telematics device developers to rapidly c ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS & RALEIGH, N.C.--Jan. 21, 2004-- America Connect to Elaborate on NLOS Experience at WCA '04 Tech Symposium Jan. 21-23 NextNet Wireless, the industry's most widely deployed provider of non-line-of-sight (NLOS) broadband wireless access systems, and America Connect, an N.C.-based company focused on delivering ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO & LEYLAND, Lancashire, UK--Jan. 21, 2004-- Collaboration with Foden Trucks Further Underscores Clean Air's Commitment to the UK Clean Air Power, the premier global technology company delivering affordable, clean power to diesel markets, today announced the formation of Clean Air Power Ltd. and its new product ... Continue reading
Michigan Homeland Security Director Joins AIAG Crisis Management Press Conference
-- WHAT: Automotive Industry Action Group APA Crisis-Management luncheon WHERE: Detroit Athletic Club 241 Madison Street Detroit, MI 48226 WHEN: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2004 WHO: Col. Tad Sturdivant, Michigan Homeland Security/Michigan State Police Cam Hill, DaimlerChrysler - Special Security Services Rick D ... Continue reading
WARREN, Mich., Jan. 21 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble" or "the Company") announced the closing of its acquisition of Laser Welding International, Inc. ("LWI") and the proposed sale of its subsidiary, Monroe Engineering Products, Inc. ("Monroe"). As stated in the announcement of the agreement to purchase LWI, man ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Names Ernst Kuhlen to New Position
WARREN, Mich., Jan. 21 -- TI Automotive has named Ernst Kuhlen as director of global fuel delivery pumps and modules. Kuhlen will be responsible for development and implementation of the company's global pump-and-module product strategy. Based in Neuss, Germany, he will report to Manouchehr Kambakhsh, vice president fo ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Reports Record Fourth Quarter and 18th Consecutive Record Year
Company Sets Goal of 400,000 Motorcycles for 2007 MILWAUKEE, Jan. 21 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced record revenue and earnings for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. Revenue for the quarter was $1.16 billion compared with $1.03 billion in the year-ago quarter, a 12.8 percent increase. Net i ... Continue reading
Eaton Corp.: Eaton Increases Dividend by 12.5 Percent and Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
CLEVELAND-- As announced in today's fourth quarter 2003 earnings news release, the Board of Directors of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has approved a two-for-one stock split. As a result of the split, shareholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2004 will receive one additional ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls First Quarter Record EPS of $.86 Reported; Full-Year Outlook Confirmed
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 21 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 and confirmed its outlook for double-digit earnings per share growth for the full year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John M. Ba ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Reports First Quarter Results - EPS Down 2 cents
Live Webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET. Conference call and replay available at reyrey.com DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 21 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported net income of $24 million or 34 cents per share for the first fiscal quarter compared to $26 million or 36 cents a year ago. First quarter earnings per share includ ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Jan. 21, 2004-- Eaton Increases Dividend by 12.5 Percent and Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced net income per share of $1.44 for the fourth quarter of 2003, an increase of 53 percent over net income per share of $.94 in the fourth quarter of 2 ... Continue reading
Toyota Financial Joins DaimlerChrysler Services North America in Lithia Motors Credit Facility
MEDFORD, Ore.--Jan. 21, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. announced today that Toyota Financial Services has joined DaimlerChrysler Services North America as a partner in Lithia's credit facility. Toyota's participation will be for approximately $75 million. The credit facility of up to $200 million is for acquisitions and wor ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Management Changes in Europe
PARIS, January 21 -- Nissan has announced management appointments and changes in its sales and marketing operations in Europe. The following changes and appointments take effect from 1 March 2004: - Volker Brien, currently Nissan Brand Director, Renault Nissan Netherlands is appointed VP, Strategy & Marketing, Nissan E ... Continue reading
CANTON, Miss.--Jan. 21, 2004--The first Infiniti QX56 full-size, luxury sport utility vehicle rolled off the assembly line last night, becoming the brand's first U.S.-built product. The QX56 is the fourth vehicle to go into production here at Nissan North America's assembly plant in just eight months, an unprecedented ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 20 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today announced the appointment of Michael D. Esposito as senior vice president, human resources. The appointment will be effective February 9, 2004. "We're very fortunate to have Mike join our staff," said Mike ... Continue reading
The 2004 Philadelphia International Auto Show is THE Place to Be!
The Area's Largest New Car `Showroom' to Feature More Concept Cars and East Coast Debuts Than Ever Before PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20 -- The 2004 Philadelphia International Auto Show will cruise into the Pennsylvania Convention Center, January 31- February 8. Produced by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadel ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Appoints Jim Gillette to Board of Directors
Seasoned Automotive Consultant Becomes Independent Board Member GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 20 -- Riviera Tool Co. (AMEX:RTC) today announced that leading automotive consultant Jim Gillette has been appointed to its board of directors. Gillette, director of supplier analysis for Farmington Hills-based CSM Worldwide, brin ... Continue reading
Lowe's Motor Speedway Media Tour Ray Cooper Evernham Motorsports Lunch Stop
. Clear!Blue Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004.(President and CEO Evernham Motorsports) "Our journey started at ground zero and our goal was to build one of the most competitive and premier motorsports teams in NASCAR. We wanted to take the shortest, straightest, fastest possible way we could possibly get there. ... Continue reading
Greg Ray Joins Risi for Rolex 24
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Asbury Automotive Group Announces Changes in Its Board of Directors
STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 20 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Michael J. Durham as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board and Thomas R. Gibson as Chairman Emeritus. In his new capacity, a non-opera ... Continue reading
smart formore Will Be Launched in the US in 2006
Vehicle Will Be Launched in the US in 2006 MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 20 -- The smart utility vehicle (suv), scheduled for launch in 2006, will bear the name smart formore. This vehicle will also mark the company's entrance into the US market. With the introduction of the new model, suited to all roads and driving conditions ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing and BAM! (British American Motorsport) will join forces for the 2004 24 Heures du Mans, reuniting the group that finished a strong second in the GT class last year. In 2003, the second-place YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS was driven by Leo Hindery of New York, Peter Baron of Deerfield Beach, Fla. and Marc ... Continue reading
Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Borla Power Up For 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARIE LUYENDYK JR. POWERS UP WITH BORLA, THE WORLD'S MOST WINNING EXHAUST, FOR 2004 (Scottsdale, AZ) - Borla Performance Industries, Oxnard, Calif., has committed to a personal sponsorship of Indy Racing League driver, Arie Luyendyk Jr., for 2004. Borla Performance Industries is best known for manu ... Continue reading
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