TACH FORUM: Urgent Request For Austin Series111 Truck Parts - Can You Help?
I would like to buy parts for an Austin Series111 truck manufactured April 1956 by The Austin Motor Co. Ltd., Longbridge, Birmingham, Box 41 G.P.O. Can anyone give me information if this company is still running, any websites related to it or if there is anyone who sells these parts. I would be very pleased to hear fro ... Continue reading
Surface Technologies, Inc. Begins Retail Operations
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 23, 2004--Surface Technologies, Inc. (OTC:SFCI) announced today that its patented mobile wheel repair technology (US Patent 6,347,444) is now expanding into fixed base retail locations. The Company's strategic plan is to have retail locations throughout the United States starting with the Company's ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Barcelona 1/23/04 Test Summary
BARCELONA TEST 19th 23rd January 2004 Summary: The BMW WilliamsF1 Team concluded their five-day test at Barcelona today having covered over 4,000 kilometers and topped the timesheets on three days. Both Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya were on hand to perform testing duties, as well as the team¹s official tes ... Continue reading
SEPTA Offers the Best Routes to the 2004 Philadelphia International Auto Show
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23 -- A turbo-charged pass is the key to unlimited one-day travel on all SEPTA routes for riders traveling to the 2004 edition of the Philadelphia International Auto Show scheduled for the Pennsylvania Convention Center from January 31 through February 8. Developed especially for the Auto Show and on ... Continue reading
NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Gary Scelzi Interview
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES January 23, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net GARY SCELZI Q&A FRESNO, Calif. - Three-time Top Fuel champion Gary Scelzi returns in 2004 to the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series for a second ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo S40 2.4I, 5T ENGINE (2.4I): inline 5-cylinder; (5T): turbocharged inline 5-cylinder HORSEPOWER/TORQUE (2.4I): 168 hp @ 6,000 rpm/166 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm HORSEPOWER/TORQUE (5T): 218 hp @ 5,000 rpm/236 lb-ft @ 1,500-4,800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5/6-speed manual, 5-speed a ... Continue reading
Design/Builder Selected for Polaris' New Product Development Facility
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 21, 2004--Ryan Companies has been selected to be the Design/Builder of Polaris Industries' new product development facility in Wyoming, Minn. Construction on the facility, which will house research laboratories, engineering resources and indoor and outdoor areas for product testing, is scheduled to be ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings, Inc. to Host Conference Call
ATLANTA, Jan. 22 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) will host a conference call Tuesday February 17th, 2004 at 10:30 AM (EST) to review results for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2003. To participate, please dial the teleconference number below: Toll Free: 888-790-2312 Passcode: 31956 (Call Leader - Hugh Sawye ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. to Redeem 9.75% Senior Subordinated Notes Due March 2009
DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, and its wholly owned subsidiary American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) today announced plans to redeem all of AAM's 9.75% Senior Subordinated Notes Due March 2009 (the "9.75% Notes") on March 1, 2004. This redemptio ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Reports Second Quarter 2004 EPS of $0.30 and Increases Fiscal Year Guidance
FORT WORTH, Texas--Jan. 22, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. -- Credit results improved -- New charge-off policy implemented -- Unrestricted cash balance grows to $524.8 million -- Measured, deliberate growth plan launched AMERICREDIT CORP. today announced net income of $47.2 million, or $0.30 per share, for its second fiscal q ... Continue reading
Ikona Gear International, Inc. Announces Board Change
VANCOUVER, Jan. 22 -- Ikona Gear International, Inc. ("Ikona") (OTCBB: IKGI) announced today that Richard Achron, a director and past-President of Oban Mining, Inc., (Ikona's corporate name prior to recapitalization in October 2003) has resigned from Ikona's Board of Directors effective immediately, and has returned 50 ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares 48 Percent Increase in Cash Dividend and Two-for-One Stock Split
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 22, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that its Board of Director's has approved a 48 percent increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend effective with the 2004 first quarter dividend. The first quarter dividend of $0.46 (on a pre-split basis) will be payable on February 17, 2004 to sh ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Beginning to Level off; Price Stability Expected for the Next 2-3 Weeks
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 23, 2004--After two weeks of sharp increases, the price of gasoline began leveling off last week as the Los Angeles-Long Beach area saw its average price go up by less than a penny per gallon, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for gasolin ... Continue reading
GREAT CLIPS ANNOUNCES ITS 2004 MEDIA CHALLENGE!
GET READY TO RACE⦠GREAT CLIPS ANNOUNCES ITS 2004 MEDIA CHALLENGE! Are you ready to win cool Great Clips products like cooler bags, duffel bags, shampoo, conditioner and much more? Just guess where Kasey Kahne and the No. 38 Great Clips team will finish each week in the NASCAR Busch Series event, and the media mem ... Continue reading
Raytheon Infrared Announces Expanded Availability of NIGHTDRIVER System
DALLAS, Jan. 23 -- The NIGHTDRIVER(TM) system offered by Raytheon Infrared for the HUMMER(TM) H1 and H2 now will be more widely available. In an effort to better service the HUMMER community, NIGHTDRIVER now will be available through HUMMER dealerships, current distributors and other distribution partners including HUM ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Announces 40% Increase to Quarterly Dividend
CHICAGO, Jan. 23 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock, a 40% increase over the previous dividend amount. The dividend is payable February 17, 2004 to shareholders of record on February 2, 2004. "Over ... Continue reading
Carolina Panthers and Partners Send Designated Driver For the Season to the Super Bowl
Designated Driver Program Offers Responsible Alternative CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23 -- "Responsibility Has Its Rewards" has been the message to Carolina fans as the Carolina Panthers, 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
Compass Minerals International, Inc. Schedules Fourth-Quarter and 2003 Year-End Conference Call
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Jan. 23, 2004--Compass Minerals International, Inc. will release its fourth-quarter and 2003 year-end financial results before the market opens on Thursday, February 12, and will discuss its results on a conference call that morning at 10 a.m. EST. To access the conference call, interested parties ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23 -- Through the commitment to an "unbundled" marketing approach that is allowing Scion -- the new car marque from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. -- to maximize its creative vendors and thereby rise above the clutter, this innovative brand is effectively igniting the passions of a broad mix of de ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises Announces Sale of Drapery Operation
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 23 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today the sale of its drapery operation in Douglas, Georgia, to Decorator Industries, Inc., the industry's leading manufacturer of quality ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 23 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today a primary offering of approximately 5.45 million shares of its common stock and a secondary offering of approximately 5.35 million shares of its common stock. In addition, Hayes Lemmerz has granted the underwriters an option to purchase app ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter of 2003
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Jan. 23, 2004--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003. For the fourth quarter revenue increased 12.0% to $103.0 million from $92.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2002. Net income was $19.0 million and basic earnings per share were $0. ... Continue reading
MONTREAL--Jan. 23, 2004--As a result of Nortel Networks' announcement yesterday of its intent to outsource an important part of its manufacturing-related activities, notably in Montreal, Mindready's management will evaluate the impact of this announcement on its own activities. Mindready's management is not currently i ... Continue reading
Montana Products, Inc. hires new Regional Sales Manager
Good morning, Montana Products, Inc., for almost three decades now, has built a reputation for manufacturing high quality coatings for the automotive, fleet, equipment, and OEM markets. With continued growth as an integral part of their goals for the future, they have hired a new Regional Sales Manager for the states o ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Announces Date of Fourth Quarter, Fiscal 2003 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AKRON, Ohio--Jan. 23, 2004--Myers Industries, Inc. will release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2003 earnings on Thursday, February 12, 2004, prior to the market opening. The release will be followed by a conference call at 3 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Central Time). The call will be conducted by Chairman and Chief Execut ... Continue reading
RedPrairie Appoints Jerry Rau To New Strategic Acquisitions Leader Position
WAUKESHA, Wis.--Jan. 23, 2004-- Experienced Enterprise Applications Executive to Drive RedPrairie's Aggressive Acquisition Plans and Initiatives RedPrairie Corporation, a leader in global supply chain technology solutions, today announced that it has appointed Jerry Rau to the newly created position of Strategic Acquis ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Retains Tom Cantwell To Advise On State Government Products and Services
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 23 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today that it has retained the services of Tom Cantwell of TPC Consulting, LLC. The continued relationship with Mr. Cantwell serves as another step in Polk's continued commitment to long-term viability and growth in its Government Services business unit. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
The Cobalt Group Partners with Callbright for Enhanced Media Tracker
SEATTLE--Jan. 23, 2004-- Callbright's technology powers Cobalt's comprehensive performance measurement system to help automobile dealers make smart marketing investments and serve customers The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of CRM and e-business software and services to the automotive retail market, today announce ... Continue reading
Tough Hella Non-Contact Sensors Move Under the Hood
LIPPSTADT, Germany, Jan. 23 -- Inductive position sensors developed by electronics specialists at Hella KG Hueck & Co. are being used for the first time for throttle-valve control in the new Volkswagen Golf V. Hella is the first supplier to produce a non-contact position sensor solution for throttle valves in a product ... Continue reading
JATO Dynamics Provides Only Configurator for Popular 360 Degree Automobile Images
TROY, Mich., Jan. 23 -- With increasing demands by customers for highly informative and interactive Websites, JATO Dynamics is proud to pioneer the only configuration tool that works along with the popular 360 degree automobile images, provided as part of the Automotive Image Library(TM) (AIL) by eVox Productions, LLC, ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - 1/23/04
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 23 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 291,675 units, down 11.3 percent from the 329,002 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now to ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors More Than Doubles Mainland China Unit Sales in CY03
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors More Than Doubles Mainland China Unit Sales in CY03 Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 23, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced that it sold 145,235 vehicles in mainland China during calendar year 2003, a 106 percent surge on 200 ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes Raises German Car Prices
BERLIN January 23, 2004; Dow Jones reported that German carmaker DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand said Friday it is raising prices of its passenger cars in Germany by 0.8% on average. The price increases will take effect Feb. 9. ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gasoline Prices Continue Upward Trend
HOUSTON--Jan. 23, 2004--The statewide average price for gasoline continued its upward trend this week, according to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.53 a gallon -- two cents more than last week's average and about thirteen cents more than last m ... Continue reading
Unions at Land Rover in 24 Hour Stoppage
LONDON, January 23 -- - For Attention news/business/political/industrial desks Amicus members at Land Rover will start 24 hour strike action from 6 am on Monday 26th January in rejection of the company pay offer. Car workers at the Solihull and Gaydon Land Rover plants in the West Midlands voted in December in support ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Acquires Moran Cadillac in Torrance, California
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 23, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced that it has acquired Moran Cadillac located in Torrance, California. The newly acquired dealership will be renamed Penske Cadillac South Bay. This dealership is expected to generate approximatel ... Continue reading
Porsche Increases Revenue and Profit
Sports Car Manufacturer Remains on Growth Course ATLANTA, Jan. 23 -- Porsche's President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking announced today in Leipzig, Germany, double digit increases in both profit and revenue for the first half of the company's fiscal year, which began August 1, 2003. For the fiscal y ... Continue reading
Visteon Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results - Not Good
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 23 -- Visteon Corporation today announced fourth quarter and full year results for 2003. For the fourth quarter 2003, Visteon reported a net loss of $863 million. These results include special charges of $756 million. In the fourth quarter of 2002, Visteon reported a net loss of $34 million, inclu ... Continue reading
Philadelphia Latest To Sue Ford Over Police Car Fires From Rear End Collisions
DETROIT, Jan 22, 2004; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that the city of Philadelphia filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Ford Motor Co. demanding that the automaker fix its Crown Victoria police cars, which have been involved in the deaths of at least 16 U.S. police officers. Philadelphia, joining lawsuits a ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Product Maker Lund International Announces Executive Appointments
DULUTH, Ga., Jan. 22 -- Lund International, one of the country's premier automotive accessories manufacturers, today announced that effective immediately, Mr. Edmund J. Schwartz becomes Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Lund International. Mr. Schwartz formerly worked for Lund International as Chi ... Continue reading
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Warrantech Selects TitleGuard for its Independence Vehicle Service Contracts on Used Cars
Warrantech's New Service Contract Protects Consumers Against the Unknown Future While Insuring Them Against a Vehicle's Hidden DMV Past SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 22 -- Vehicle Title LLC announced that its flagship product, TitleGuard Vehicle Title Insurance, has been selected by Warrantech Corporation to provide insured ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Announces Chief Technology Officer Change
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Jan. 22, 2004--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) today announced, by mutual agreement, that Fred Vasconcelos, Chief Technology Officer, is leaving Ballard to pursue other professional interests. Until a successor is named, the responsibilities of the Chief Technology Officer will be shared by ... Continue reading
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Jan. 22, 2004--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) announced that its Board of Directors elected Robert M. Smiland as independent Chairman of the Board of Directors at a meeting of the Board of Directors held January 21, 2004. Mr. Smiland replaces interim Chairman Mr. Christian K. Bement, who continues a ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock
STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 22 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed secondary offering of 10,000,000 shares of its common stock. Asbury Automotive Holdings L.L.C., a controlled affiliate of Ripplewood Inv ... Continue reading
Toyota Surpasses Ford As Worldwide Auto Maker - Congratulations
TOKYO January 22, 2004; Kazuhiro Shimamura writing for Dow Jones reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday the most recent sales data show that it climbed into second place in global auto sales in 2003, climbing past Ford Motor Co. for the first time. Toyota said its vehicle sales by registration in 2003 are estimat ... Continue reading
Ford Earns $ 495 Million in 2003
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 22, 2004; Ford Motor Company reported full-year 2003 net income of $495 million, or 27 cents per share. This compares with a net loss of $980 million, or 55 cents per share, for full-year 2002.Excluding special items, Ford's full-year earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.14. This ... Continue reading
Ford Uses Million Dollar Commercials To Promote Ultra Limited Edition GT
DETROIT January 22, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that Ford Motor Co. is launching a series of commercials during the Super Bowl touting the performance capabilities of its ultra-luxury sports car, the Ford GT. Ford starts production on the GT, which will sell for $139,995, early this summer, ... Continue reading
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