New NHTSA Data Show Rising Safety Belt Use Rates in Most States
Washington DC November 23, 2004; Thirty-seven states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico increased ... Continue reading
Tennessee Jury Returns $105.5 Million Verdict Against DaimlerChrysler in Trial Over Minivan Seats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. November 24, 2004; Matt Gouras writing for the AP reported that a Tennessee jury on Tuesday ordered DaimlerChrysler AG to pay more than $105 million, saying the company's minivan seats were unsafe and led to a baby's death in a car crash. The auto maker denounced the verdict and said its seats are desi ... Continue reading
Did Army Mis-Use 'National Security' to Cover Up Stoppage of Armor Program
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 23 -- The civil rights of Dr. David Tenenbaum and literally every employee of the government are threatened and only the nation's highest court can decide an outcome. On Wednesday, November 24, 2004, the United States Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the unusual case of Dr. David Tenenb ... Continue reading
Mobile Electronic Specialist Celebrates 50 Years With 50% Off Sale VAN NUYS, Calif., Nov. 23 -- Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist, will mark its golden anniversary in the Golden State by rewarding Southern California with the sale that has been 50 years ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Amends Its Senior Secured Credit Facility
DECATUR, Ga., Nov. 23 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) announced today that it has completed an amendment to its senior secured credit facility. The amendment will increase liquidity by providing Allied with an additional $20 million term loan which will be used to pay down Allied's revolving credit facility and wil ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Anticipates Delay in Completion of Form 10-Q
DECATUR, Ga., Nov. 23 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) announced today that it anticipates a continued delay in the completion and filing of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. As reported on the Company's Form 12b-25, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the ... Continue reading
Americans Shop This Holiday with Cause in Mind
BOSTON--Nov. 23, 2004-- Research Finds Nearly Half of American Consumers use Purchasing Power to Support Companies That Care; 86% Would Switch Brands to Support a Cause They Care About As consumers plan to hit the malls for their holiday shopping, one of this year's strongest trends will be shopping with a cause in min ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 -- Barrack, Rodos & Bacine today issued the following: Barrack Rodos & Bacine ("BR&B") announces that the dismissal of the securities class action lawsuit against Bridgestone Corporation (Pink Sheets: BRDCF, BRDCY) has been reversed by the court of appeals. BR&B is co-lead counsel for the lead pla ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Santa Monica Public Financing Authority, California $38.6MM Bonds 'AA+'
SAN FRANCISCO--Nov. 23, 2004--Santa Monica Public Financing Authority, California's $38,575,000 lease revenue refunding bonds, series 2004 (Civic Center Parking Project) are rated 'AA+' by Fitch Ratings. The issue will sell competitively on Nov. 30. The financial advisor is Public Resources Advisory Group. ... Continue reading
PASO ROBLES, Calif.--Nov. 23, 2004--IQMS, a leading provider of ERP software for repetitive, discrete manufacturers, has successfully completed the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) certification process for Honda North America. Honda's extensive testing and certification process ensures that suppliers meet the auto ma ... Continue reading
Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. Announces Plan to Train All Affiliated Employees in Highway Watch
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Nov. 23, 2004--Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (KAG), the Canton, OH based independent fuels delivery carrier, will become the latest national motor carrier to participate corporate wide in the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) Highway Watch(R) program. Highway Watch(R) is a national safety and securit ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 23, 2004--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured starters and alternators for the automotive aftermarket, today reported that, following MPA's announcement last week that investors and others should not rely on certain of MPA's financial statements, Gr ... Continue reading
Omni RV Travel Club's $35 Membership Offers Super Savings and Immediate Pay Back!
LIVONIA, Mich.--Nov. 23, 2004--Omni RV Travel Club's $35 annual membership provides extraordinary savings to club members with special discounts from well-known affiliate partners. Omni RV Travel Club, Inc. was created by an RV enthusiast to negotiate special discounts for a variety of travel needs for the RV'er. Speci ... Continue reading
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Nov. 23, 2004--Payless Car Sales, Inc. announced today the appointment of James Formanek as vice president of the Florida Division. He is responsible for developing new franchise agreements with independent used car dealers throughout Florida for the growing franchise. Payless Car Sales recently o ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Host Investor Conference
MILWAUKEE--Nov. 23, 2004--Rockwell Automation, Inc. will host its annual investor conference in New York City, NY on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004. The meeting will include presentations by Keith D. Nosbusch, President and CEO, and other senior executives discussing company objectives for 2005, market dynamics and longer-term ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 23 -- Visteon Corporation played a key role in the highly regarded audio system on the Chrysler 300, named 2005 Motor Trend Car of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon and Boston Acoustics audio engineers collaborated with Chrysler Group to d ... Continue reading
Exclusive Licensing Deal Brings Gamers the Nitro Burning Thrills of NHRA Drag Racing MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 23 -- THQ Inc. today announced that NHRA(R) Drag Racing 2005(TM) for PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system is currently in development. This intensely competitive racing game, which is being developed by Lucky ... Continue reading
Tribridge Names William N. Plamondon to Board of Directors
TAMPA, Fla.--Nov. 23, 2004--Tribridge, provider of business consulting services with offices across the southern United States, has named William N. Plamondon, former President and CEO of ANC Rental Corporation, to its board of directors. "With his impressive business management career that ranges from dealings with mi ... Continue reading
Starcraft Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Year-End Results
GOSHEN, Ind.--Nov. 23, 2004--Starcraft Corporation announced today results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2004. Consolidated revenues for fiscal 2004 were $173.4 million compared to $192.1 million in fiscal 2003. Net loss for the year totaled $45.0 million, or ($5.79) per diluted share. This in ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Nov. 23, 2004--Nearly nine out of every ten police officers responding to an AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Internet survey reported they had stopped a driver who they believed was drunk, but turned out to be drowsy. The survey was coordinated with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTS ... Continue reading
Maybach; Hyundai; LR3; Volvo; GM; Plus Other In-sites in November 2004 Letter From Europe
From Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I had a very pleasant surprise the other day - the Hyundai XG350. After Jaguars and BMWs you might think that I am a hypocrite but let us look at value for money. The Jag I drove last month had a sticker in excess of 60 big ones whereas the similarly sized Hyundai is yours for a ... Continue reading
NASCAR Point Deduction Protest Heading to Daytona, Announces CRAP Media
BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 23 -- The season finale at Homestead- Miami Speedway has ended the "Chase for the Nextel Cup," but it hasn't ended the point-deduction protest that started after NASCAR decisively took away 25 critical points from Dale Earnhardt Jr. for accidentally swearing in an after- race interview. "We're ta ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Back Charities Even in Uncertain Economic, Global Times
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 23 -- Despite a struggling economy and uncertain world events, U.S. new car and light truck dealers continue to help their communities nationwide through charitable giving. Data compiled by the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA) shows that nearly half, or 49 percent, of its 20,000 member ... Continue reading
Starcraft to Merge with Quantum Fuel Systems
GOSHEN, Ind.--Nov. 23, 2004--Starcraft Corporation today announced that it has entered into an agreement whereby Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. ("Quantum"), will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Starcraft Corporation in a tax-free stock-for-stock exchange valued at approximately $185 million, ... Continue reading
Agile Announces Solution to Support End of Life Vehicle Programs
Product Governance & Compliance Solution Expanded to Support Automotive Industry ELV Directive Requirements SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 23 -- Agile Software Corporation , a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, today announced support for automotive customers addressing End of Life Vehicle (ELV) ... Continue reading
American Chopper Video Game Screams into Retail Outlets
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 23, 2004--Activision Value Publishing, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc. , in a licensing agreement with Discovery Consumer Products, announced today that it has shipped its newest release, American Chopper(TM), based on the phenomenally successful Discovery Channel series of the same name ... Continue reading
ZAP Announces 3 for 1 Forward Stock Split
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 23 -- Automotive technology pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that during a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors the Company approved a 3 for 1 forward split of the Company's common stock. The forward stock split will be effective on or about December 13, 2004. Stockholder ... Continue reading
Deere Posts Record Results for Quarter and Year
- Full-year earnings of $1.406 billion are more than twice level of 2003 - Strong incremental margins in equipment operations - Further increase in sales and profit forecast for 2005 MOLINE, Ill., Nov. 23 -- Deere & Company today announced worldwide net income of $356.7 million, or $1.41 per share, for the fourth quart ... Continue reading
KVH Receives $1.2 Million in Orders for Fiber Optic Gyro Systems
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Nov. 23, 2004--KVH Industries, Inc., announced today that it has received $1.2 million in new orders for its high-performance fiber optic gyro (FOG) systems. The FOGs included within these orders will be used to provide support for a range of defense-related applications, including stabilization and p ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 23 -- 2005 Dodge truck test drives and an appearance by NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Brendan Gaughan highlight the What to Give Your Truck for the Holidays expo Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills. The event runs 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and admission is free. Visitors can tes ... Continue reading
Thanksgiving Travel Volumes Exceed Pre-9/11; Despite High Fuel Prices, AAA Reports
BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 23 -- Expect roads and airports to be crowded this Thanksgiving holiday, AAA expects travel volumes to exceed levels set prior to 9/11. AAA estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 3.1 percent increase from last year. Of these travelers, 30.6 mil ... Continue reading
Snowy Winter Weather Calls for Extra Caution, Says AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23 -- With much of Michigan facing its first snowfall of the season on Thanksgiving Day, AAA Michigan is advising motorists to use caution and care while driving. To ensure that they arrive safely at their final destinations, motorists should be sure to follow these AAA driving tips: * Slow down. ... Continue reading
LONDON, November 23 -- BMW vehicles are the most appealing in South Africa, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 South Africa Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) released today. The inaugural study is a customer-driven measure of "things gone right," which measures customer percept ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club Says Motorists Can Avoid Drowsy Driving During Thanksgiving Holiday
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 23, 2004--The Automobile Club of Southern California is warning motorists that falling asleep at the wheel can bring a tragic end to holiday travel plans. In a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's survey released today, 89 percent of law enforcement officers surveyed nationwide said drowsy driving is a ... Continue reading
This Holiday Season, Parents Can Give the Gift That Can Save Lives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- You've seen the twisted wreckage on the local news. You've read the tragic headlines in the papers. But did you know that vehicle crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities in the U.S.? In fact, most years they are responsible for more teen deaths than suicide and homicide combined. Parents ... Continue reading
Why December May Be the Best Time to Buy a New Car
A Great Car Deal Could Be on Your Holiday Shopping List, Says No. 1 Car Research Site IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 23 -- You know that loved one who wants a new car this holiday season? According to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, the most visited vehicle pricing Web site, December may very well be the best month for getting a gre ... Continue reading
ISC Continues Pursuit of Development Project in Pacific Northwest
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 22 -- International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") today announced it will resume pursuit of additional sites for the development of a major motorsports facility in the Pacific Northwest. After preliminary due diligence during the past six weeks on a site proposed by Snohomish County and the Cit ... Continue reading
ATV Industry Continues to Put Safety First
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 22, 2004-- ATV Sales on Track Nationwide for 13th Year of Consecutive Growth; In California, Sales of New ATVs Have More Than Quadrupled from 1998 to 2003 With the increasing popularity of ATVs both nationwide and especially in California, the safe and responsible use of ATVs remains the top priori ... Continue reading
Third Consecutive Victory for Team CENTRIX CENTENNIAL, Colo., Nov. 22 -- Team CENTRIX entries locked up the top five finishing positions in the CENTRIX Financial Baja Challenge (BC) class of the 2004 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race with current Champ Car driver Michel Jourdain Jr., his father Michel Jourdain Sr., and uncle ... Continue reading
Acura Sets Yearly Sales Record
Red-Hot TL Propels Division to 170,945 Sales With 42 Days Remaining in 2004 TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 22 -- Acura year-to-date sales reached 170,945 units on Friday, November 19, surpassing the division's all-time sales record of 170,918 set in 2003, Acura announced today. "This new sales record is a testament to the stre ... Continue reading
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