Signature Leisure, Inc. Announces Signature Auto
WINTER PARK, Fla.--Jan. 22, 2004--Signature Leisure, Inc. (OTCBB:SGLI) announced today that it has received a license to operate as an independent dealer in motor vehicles from the State of Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Additionally, Signature Leisure, Inc. has registered with the State of ... Continue reading
Web Survey Reveals the Most Stressful Aspects of Selling a Car Yourself From CarMax, Inc.
The Biggest Complaint: It Takes Too Long to Find a Buyer RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 22 -- Consumers who sell their cars themselves face a myriad of stresses, according to a poll conducted by CarMax, Inc. , the nation's leading specialty retailer of used vehicles. A poll on the company's Web site asked, "What is the worst part ... Continue reading
Prius captura distinción "El Auto del Año de Norteamérica
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Review: 2004 Nissan Titan SE 4x4
SYNDICATED AUTOMOTIVE NEWS SERVICES DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS - (c) 2004 - WEEK 03 2004 Nissan Titan SE 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup Titan: In ancient Greece, a member of a mythical race of giants, a personification of a force of nature. In astronomy, the second-largest moon in the solar system - the largest if you ... Continue reading
ALLETE Declares Dividend on Common Stock
DULUTH, Minn.--Jan. 22, 2004--ALLETE's board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the company's common stock. A dividend of 28.25 cents per share of common stock was declared by the board. On an annual basis the dividend is equivalent to $1.13 per share, unchanged from the previous quarter. The regular qua ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Announces Record 2004 Third-Quarter Sales
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Jan. 22, 2004--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported record net sales of $194.6 million for the fiscal 2004 third quarter ended December 31, 2003, up 10 percent from net sales of $176.2 million in the prior-year quarter. Third-quarter net earnings were $9.7 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, com ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Jan. 22, 2004--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 7 cents per share of common and class B common stock. The dividend is payable on or about March 2, 2004, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Februar ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Secures Annual $200-Million Suspension Module Contract
TROY, Mich., Jan. 22 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group was awarded a new, annual $200-million light vehicle suspension systems contract for the final assembly of front- and rear-cross car modules to begin production in the fourth quarter of October 2005. The identity o ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its fourth quarter and year-end 2003 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004. A conference call discussing the financial results will follow at 1 p.m. (EST). Individuals can access a Web casting of the conference call at ou ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 22 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , announced today it has joined the Frontier Airlines EarlyReturns frequent flyer program. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020418/DRCLOGO ) "Dollar Rent A Car is pleased to participate in the Frontier Airlines ... Continue reading
Comprehensive Coverage Also Promoted on AOL Autos, CompuServe and Netscape SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com/ ), the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that it is leading an initiative to provide complete coverage for the North American International ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Selects Sprint to Help Drive Network Redesign
More Than 200 Locations Already Switched OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 22 -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car has turned to Sprint as it gears up to transition more than 2,000 locations from an existing satellite-based network to a new frame-relay data network. A 5-year, multimillion-dollar agreement between the companies has set the ... Continue reading
Hurst Named CEO of Detroit River Tunnel Partnership
DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- The Detroit River Tunnel Partnership board of directors today announced that former Windsor mayor Michael D. Hurst, 53, had been hired as its new chief executive officer for The Jobs Tunnel project. Hurst served the City of Windsor from 1991 to 2003 as mayor, and is also a former Windsor councillor. ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore.--Jan. 22, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its fourth quarter and year-end 2003 earnings will be released on Tuesday, February 24 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for the same day at 8 a.m. PT, 9 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. CT and ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Jan. 22, 2004--Mobil 1, the "Official Motor Oil of NASCAR(R)" and the world's most popular synthetic motor oil, is launching Mobil 1 Million -- a consumer promotion where one lucky fan can win a total of $1 million by predicting the winners of all 36 NASCAR(R) NEXTEL Cup Series races in 2004. The promotio ... Continue reading
New Features Now Available on the AXONN AXTracker(TM) GPS Tracking Device
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 22 -- On-board motion detection, remote temperature sensing, low battery detection, external antenna capability, and optional line power are among the features now available on AXONN's battery operated AXTracker GPS telemetry device. AXTracker operates with the Globalstar satellite network, which is c ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- Penn State's Center for Manufacturing Enterprise Integration (CMEI), and IQS, Inc., a leading provider of quality- based Enterprise Performance Management solutions, today demonstrated an innovative, low-cost alternative to the pervasive automotive industry issue of APQP reporting across multiple ti ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Jan. 22, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Automotive plastic injection molder, Plastech Engineered Products (Dearborn, Mich.) is on the move again, this time sending shock waves through the automotive plastics industry. The company has recently ac ... Continue reading
Proficiency and TenLinks Take Industry Pulse on CAD Interoperability Issue
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and NOVATO, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Proficiency, the leader in feature-based design interoperability, and TenLinks, Inc., the largest online CAD, CAM and CAE media company, announced today the release of an online survey designed to take the industry's pulse on the mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD) ... Continue reading
Quixote Corporation To Webcast Second Quarter Results
CHICAGO, Jan. 22 -- Quixote Corporation , a world leader in transportation safety products and services, intends to release its second quarter results on the morning of Thursday, January 29, 2004. In conjunction with this release, management of Quixote Corp. will host a conference call, which will be simultaneously bro ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Upgrades its Automotive Internet Procurement Solution
With a platform upgrade, the procurement sites will deliver advanced functionality, greater ease of use and enhanced reporting to automotive retailers. DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , announced today that it is upgrading the technology platform for its automotive procurement Web sites, ReyS ... Continue reading
S.N.O.P Selects MatrixOne for Single, Flexible PLM Environment
WESTFORD, Mass.--Jan. 22, 2004-- Leading French Automotive Supplier to Drive Time-to-Market and Quality Initiatives with MatrixOne Solution MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced that S.N.O.P., the third-largest French ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Comments on Judgment in Product Liability Case
WARREN, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that a final judgment was entered against the Company on January 15, 2004 in the District Court (365th Judicial District) in Maverick County, Texas. The plaintiffs alleged in their complaint that a Stoneridge fuel valve installed as a replacement part on a truck ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Reports Improved Fourth-Quarter 2003 Results
-- Sales up 2 percent and net income up 14 percent for the quarter -- -- Expects improved first-quarter 2004 earnings per share -- WARREN, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced increases in sales to $151.3 million and net income to $5.1 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Decem ... Continue reading
Tecstar to Feature Guardian Alert on Hummer H2
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 22 -- Sense Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SNSG) today announced that Michigan-based Tecstar/Wheel to Wheel is presently introducing the Guardian Alert on its latest line of Hummer H2s. The Guardian Alert will be offered as a component of its specialty package, which includes a navigation syst ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Announces Results for 2003 and Fourth Quarter
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The Timken Company today reported record 2003 sales of $3.8 billion, a 49 percent increase from the prior year. Excluding the impact of the February 2003 acquisition of The Torrington Company, sales grew approximately 8 percent, including 3 percent related to foreign currency translation. Timke ... Continue reading
Toyota's Scion Group Uses LivePerson to Provide Real-Time Sales Assistance to Online Customers
Scion customer agents support 35% of all inbound inquiries through LivePerson's live chat application NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- LivePerson, Inc. , a provider of technology facilitating real-time online customer interaction, today announced that Scion, the new car marque from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has fully ... Continue reading
Compagnie Plastic Omnium's Strong Growth in 2003 Sales
PARIS, January 22 -- Compagnie Plastic Omnium's consolidated sales rose by 6.2% in 2003 to EUR1,723.2 million. At constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation, the increase was 14.7%. This sharp growth breaks down as follows: In EUR millions, by business 2002 2003 % At constant change exchange rates and scope of ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation -- Briggs & Stratton today announced fiscal 2004 second quarter consolidated net sales of $416.0 million and net income of $20.6 million or $.87 per diluted share. The second quarter of fiscal 2003 had consolidated net sales of $352.6 million and net income of $11.7 m ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces Samuelson President of the U.S. Automotive Parts Group
ATLANTA--Jan. 22, 2004--Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company , announced today that Larry R. Samuelson has been named President of the U.S. Automotive Parts Group effective immediately. Mr. Samuelson is currently President and CEO of NAPA Canada/UAP Inc., and he will ... Continue reading
Folsom Chevrolet Experiencing a Substantial Increase in Vehicles Sold Through Appointments
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Jan. 22, 2004--Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system using wireless technologies for the automotive retail industry, today announced the signing of Folsom Chevrolet of California as a new customer. Located at the ... Continue reading
Millennium Cell and PSA Peugeot Citroen Announce Next Phase of Work on Fuel Cell Vehicle
EATONTOWN, N.J.--Jan. 22, 2004--Millennium Cell Inc. , a leading technology development company that has created a proprietary process to safely store, generate and deliver pure hydrogen, and European automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen announced today that they will work together to enhance the Millennium Cell Hydrogen on D ... Continue reading
Arlington Assembly Plant Commemorates 50th Anniversary January 23, 2004
What: General Motors Arlington Assembly Plant commemorates its 50th Anniversary of assembling vehicles, with employees, retirees, key local and state dignitaries and UAW-GM leaders in a special dedication program. Who: Governor Perry, President of GM North America Gary Cowger, and International UAW Vice President (GM D ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports First Quarter EPS up 159.4%
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 22, 2004--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that net income increased 163.0 percent to $29.7 million, or $0.83 per share, on sales of $493.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. This compares with net income of $11.3 m ... Continue reading
Worthington's John Christie Will Serve as President and CFO
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Jan. 22, 2004--Worthington Industries Inc. announced today the appointment of company President, John S. Christie, as Chief Financial Officer. Christie, 54, has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Worthington Industries since June 1999. He will retain the President's title as he moves fro ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports Fourth Quarter And Year-End Results
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended November 30, 2003. Total revenue for the 2003 fourth quarter was $164.7 million, compared to $171.7 million in 2002. Operating income for the fourth quarter was ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Jan. 22, 2004--Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of Americans support laws limiting the number of teenage passengers who may ride with inexperienced teen drivers, according to a nationwide poll released today by AAA, yet just half of states have these lifesaving laws. Crash data show that passenger restric ... Continue reading
Toyota Will Stage Double World Premiere at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will debut the all-new Camry Solara Convertible and Tacoma X-Runner pickup truck at a press conference at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show. The Solara Convertible will launch in March 2004 and join the all-new second generation Solara Coupe which was introd ... Continue reading
Ford Earns 2003 Net Income of $495 Million, or 27 Cents Per Share
- Full-year net income of $495 million, or 27 cents per share. - Full-year income from continuing operations, excluding special items, more than doubled to $1.14 per share compared with a year ago, exceeding the company's full-year guidance of $1.05 - $1.10 per share. - Achieved pre-tax profitability in the automotive ... Continue reading
FORD CREDIT EARNS RECORD $1.8 BILLION IN 2003
Fourth Quarter Earnings of $470 Million Reported DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 22 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported record net income of $1.8 billion in 2003, up $583 million from earnings of $1.2 billion a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis from continuing operations, Ford Credit earned $3.0 billion in 2003 compared with $2 ... Continue reading
Strong Public Support for Effective Measure to Reduce Teen Crashes, Says AAA
BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 22 -- Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of Americans support laws limiting the number of teenage passengers who may ride with inexperienced teen drivers, according to a nationwide poll released today by AAA Washington/Inland, yet just half of states have these lifesaving laws. Crash data show tha ... Continue reading
Hiltz joins Holgate Motorsports
Jan 21, 2004 For immediate release; Ashley Hiltz Joins Holgate Motorsports for 2004 GILFORD, ONTARIO - (January 21, 2004) Seventeen-year-old Ashley Hiltz has signed with Holgate Motorsports Inc. for the 2004 Racing Season. Team Manager John Holgate made the announcement of the Scarborough, Ontario driver joining the te ... Continue reading
Three SRFKC drivers earn Formula BMW scholarships
January, 20, 2004 For immediate release; Three SRFKC drivers earn Formula BMW scholarships Matt Champagne, James Hinchcliffe and Trevor Daley shine in Spain TORONTO, ONTARIO - The Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels has once again proven that the drivers that compete in the series a ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--Jan. 22, 2004-- Receives Preliminary Posting to EPA Diesel Retrofit Web site Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (EBB:CDTI)(AIM:CDT)(AIM:CDTS) announced today that it had completed testing of its new fuel-borne catalyst (FBC) and catalyzed wire-mesh filter (CWMF) diesel-emission reduction system under ... Continue reading
Kerkorian Vs DaimlerChrysler Challenge Continues
WILMINGTON, Delaware January 21, 204; Peg Brickley (AP) -- Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian on Wednesday challenged the findings of a probe into an evidence fumble that halted the trial of his fraud lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler AG. Papers filed with the federal court say there is still no explanation for the sudd ... Continue reading
Featherlite Luxury Coaches Inks Agreement with the Golf Channel
SANFORD, Fla.--Jan. 21, 2004-- Featherlite(R) named the "Official Coach" and major sponsor of Network's youth golf program Featherlite(R), Inc. is pleased to announce that its Featherlite Luxury Coach division has reached an agreement with The Golf Channel to be an official partner and major sponsor. As part of the thr ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, 704-348-9400 janderson@trans-amseries.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2002 TRANS-AM CHAMPION BORIS SAID ENTERS NASCAR¹S BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT; HOPES TO COMPETE IN 2004 MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2004) ‹ 2002 Motorock Trans-Am Tour Drivers¹ Champion Boris Said will comp ... Continue reading
STEWART MOVES FROM CREW CHIEF TO DRIVER
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 21 -- As automakers try to tempt bargain-hunting car shoppers with generous incentives, both new vehicle sticker prices and net prices (new vehicle transaction prices adjusted for incentives) are quietly climbing, according to Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com/ ), the premier online resour ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 21 -- For the fourth straight year, Lear Corporation showed improvement in automotive seat quality based on the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Seat Quality Report(SM), an analysis of consumer experiences with the quality, design and features of automotive seats. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
Subaru Named Official Vehicle in Partnership With National Gardening Association
-- Company to Sponsor Subaru Get Gardening Giveaway as Part of National Garden Month -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 21 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced a new partnership with the National Ga ... Continue reading
Jaguar Select Edition and Global Beach Create an Innovative Microsite for the Modern Customer
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 21, 2004--Jaguar Select Edition has partnered with global interactive agency Global Beach to create a microsite that will serve as a wealth of vehicle information for their customers. The site has been designed to provide customers with a unique, personalized and interactive experience without the ... Continue reading
AAA/DPS Launch Radio Ad in Support for Strengthening Child Passenger Safety
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Jan. 21 -- AAA Minnesota/Iowa working in conjunction with Iowa's Department of Public Safety launched a radio ad today in support of strengthening child passenger safety laws. The radio ad encourages Iowans to call their local legislator and ask them to add their support to this legislation. AAA has ... 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
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