Pedregon Racing Firebird Pre-race
Pedregon Racing Phoenix Preview Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 25-27, 2005 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pedregon Racing Ready to Tame Firebird Raceway CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 23, 2005) After Cruz and Tony Pedregon¹s exciting opening to the 2005 drag racing season in Pomona, Calif., fa ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib, Inc. to Terminate SEC Reporting and Delist From AMEX
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2005--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) announced today that it intends to delist its Capital Stock from the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and to file a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in order to terminate registration of its Capital Stock and suspend the filing of ... Continue reading
GTCR Announces Partnership with Tony Aquila to Form Solera
CHICAGO--Feb. 23, 2005--GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC (GTCR), one of the nation's leading private equity firms, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Tony Aquila and other management to form Solera, Inc. The new company, headquartered in San Diego, California, will focus on the auto physical damage (APD ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Main Players in Global Market for Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems Examined
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 23, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13187) has announced the addition of Global Market Review Of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems - Forecasts To 2010 to their offering According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association, US drivers are more likely to wash their ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Develops Breakthrough Active Suspension Systems
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 23 -- TRW Automotive has unveiled its second generation of Active Dynamic Control -- ADC 2 -- a new technical concept in active dynamic control for mid range to luxury models. Building on its portfolio of active suspension control systems, ADC 2 combines lateral and body control to deliver enhanced ... Continue reading
Global Green USA Delivers 'Good. Clean. Fun.' With Kate Bosworth and 'Animation' Hybrids
Los Angeles Students Roll Out the 'Green' Carpet for Eco-Friendly Message LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 -- Kate Bosworth (Superman, Beyond the Sea) appeared Tuesday at the El Camino Nuevo Charter Elementary School in Los Angeles to help drive home environmental awareness to children. Highlighting the program were Toyota Prius h ... Continue reading
World's First Luxury Hybrid Makes a Red Carpet Premiere
Lexus RX 400h SUV Hits the Road for the First Time to Transport Environmentally-Conscious Celebrities to the 2005 Academy Awards LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 -- Making an appropriately glamorous on-road debut, the 2006 Lexus RX 400h will deliver some of the world's most famous faces to the 2005 Academy Awards on February 27th ... Continue reading
New Car Dealers Release California Economic Impact Report
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 23 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) announced that California's franchised new car dealers were a major contributor to California's economy in 2004, generating 20% of all retail sales in the state, and will be an integral part of its economic success in the new millennium ... Continue reading
*Redford to Accommodate New Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Production, Medium-Duty Engine Assembly and Expanded Axle Operations *New Investment to Reach $275 Million *Political and Business Leaders Attend Ceremony to Mark Start of 'Renaissance' for Redford Complex REDFORD, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) an ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Unveils 250 Mile Per Gallon Vehicle Program at Girvan Meeting
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2005-- NASA, DOT programs help launch new drive train initiative expected to slash driving costs, cut emissions and reduce dependence on foreign oil Privately-held AFS Trinity Power Corporation unveiled a flywheel-based technology at a Girvan Institute meeting today that the company expect ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Feb. 23, 2005--Applied Dynamics International (ADI, Ann Arbor, MI) today announced that Scott James has been appointed Vice President of Business Development and Julius Nagy has been appointed Vice President of Sales. Both will continue to report to Melissa Wright, Applied Dynamics Intl. Chief Operati ... Continue reading
Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck and EB Games in Search of Orlando's Best Pick-Up Spots
Orlando Residents Invited to Nominate Their Favorite Pick-Up Spots for a Chance to Win a New 2005 Dodge Dakota -- 'Key to the Best Pick-Up Spots' nominations collected online at http://www.DodgePickUpSpots.com and EB Games stores AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Dodge and EB Games are conducting a city-wide search to id ... Continue reading
Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck and EB Games in Search of Tampa's Best Pick-Up Spots
Tampa Residents Invited to Nominate Their Favorite Pick-Up Spots for a Chance to Win a New 2005 Dodge Dakota -- 'Key to the Best Pick-Up Spots' nominations collected online at http://www.DodgePickUpSpots.com and EB Games stores AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Dodge and EB Games are conducting a city-wide search to iden ... Continue reading
Dodge Launches Search for Ultimate Guy
* Survey says dependability and humor take top spots for most desirable characteristics in men * Nominate your ultimate guy at www.dodge.com/ultimateguy * Dodge Dakota Ultimate Guy wins a 2005 Dodge Dakota and a dream sports day with friends AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Dodge Dakota is conducting a national search f ... Continue reading
Experian's AutoCheck(R) Vehicle History Reports Now Available on Yahoo! Autos
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 23 -- Experian Automotive, a division of global business solutions company Experian(R), today announced a new relationship, which makes Experian Automotive the leading provider of vehicle history reports for Yahoo! Autos. Visitors to the Yahoo! Autos Web site now have access to a vehicle history ... Continue reading
HONG KONG & GAITHERSBURG, Md.--Feb. 23, 2005--GXS, a leading provider of B2B e-commerce solutions, today announced that GM Daewoo Auto and Technology (GM Daewoo) has chosen the GXS Trading Grid(SM) as its standard platform for managing and sharing supply-chain information with its trading partners. GM Daewoo, a designe ... Continue reading
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--Feb. 23, 2005--Honeywell today announced that Roger Fradin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell's Automation and Control Solutions business, will be presenting at the Smith Barney Citigroup 18th Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference in New York City on Tuesday, March 8, ... Continue reading
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Feb. 23, 2005--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Kelso & Company, a New York based private equity investment firm. IAA entered into the merger agreement following the unanimous recommendation of the members of IA ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Continues Higher Cash Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 31, 2005 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2005. The board voted to continue the cash dividend at the higher ... Continue reading
MBA Holdings, Inc. Announces New Rental Software
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 23, 2005--MBA Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: MBAH) and National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) personnel have just returned from the Dealer Expo 2005/Big Twin East Motorcycle Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The results were quite gratifying with 120 New NMDA Dealer members signed and numerous moto ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 23, 2005-- Based on consumer arbitration data spanning four years from the National Arbitration Forum, an independent Ernst & Young study confirms consumers win 55% of arbitrations against businesses The National Arbitration Forum announced today that a newly released study of consumer lending cases c ... Continue reading
Navistar Announces $250 Million Senior Debt Offering
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 23, 2005--Navistar International Corporation announced today that it plans to raise $250 million through a private offering of senior notes due 2012. The company intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes. The securities offered will not be or have not been registered under the S ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces New Sports Car
The Cayman is Slotted Between the Carrera and the Boxster ATLANTA, Feb. 23 -- Porsche will be expanding its range of vehicles with the introduction of a new sports car based on the Boxster series in the 2006 model year. Positioned and priced between the 911 Carrera and the Boxster S, the new two-seat sports car, named ... Continue reading
PPG's Industrial Coatings Business Announces Another Round of Price Increases
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 23, 2005--The industrial coatings business of PPG Industries announced today that it is raising prices effective March 15 for all liquid, electrodeposition and powder products in North America for the general industrial, coil-and-extrusion and wood segments. "Our industrial coatings business continues ... Continue reading
Sipe Appointed Director of Operations and Promotions at Amelia Motor Raceway (AMR), Amelia, VA
Please see the attached Press Release regarding a new appointment at Amelia Motor Raceway. For information on events at Amelia Motor Raceway, visit our website at www.ameliamotorraceway.com or call 804-363-5466 during the week or 804-561-4739 on race day. ... Continue reading
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Names NASCAR Drivers: Riggs and Hornaday
Racing Champions Will Drive New #30 Smith & Wesson Busch Chevrolet in '05 SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Feb. 23 -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (AMEX:SWB) , the legendary 153-year old firearms manufacturer, has named NASCAR Nextel Cup Series regular Scott Riggs, the fourth-place finisher in Sunday's Daytona 500, and Ron Ho ... Continue reading
Speedemissions Secures Key Vehicle Testing Approvals
ATLANTA, Feb. 23 -- Speedemissions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPEM) , a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company announced that it has been approved by Automotive Resources, Inc. (ARI) and PHH Arval to conduct emission tests on the corporate business fleets they currently manage in the greater Atlan ... Continue reading
Terabeam Wireless Announces Dates for Release of Financial Results and Conference Call
FALLS CHURCH, Va.--Feb. 23, 2005--Terabeam Wireless, the business name of YDI Wireless, Inc. , a leading developer and supplier of broadband wireless solutions, today announced that it will issue a news release regarding its fourth quarter and year end 2004 financial results on Monday, February 28, 2005 after markets c ... Continue reading
The Progressive Corporation Announces Investor Relations Conference Call
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Feb. 23, 2005--The Progressive Corporation will host a one-hour conference call on Thursday, March 3, 2005, beginning at 9:00 a.m. eastern time. The Company's 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders, will be available on Tuesday, March 1. Under the Compa ... Continue reading
The Timken Company to Present at Smith Barney Citigroup Conference
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The Timken Company will present at the Smith Barney Citigroup Industrial Manufacturing Conference on March 8 at 10:30 a.m. EST in New York City. Presenters will be James W. Griffith, president and chief executive officer, and Glenn A. Eisenberg, executive vice president - finance and administra ... Continue reading
TomTom Participates in General Motors 4th Annual Fashion Show and Charity Event -- Ten
Celebrity Lineup Included Oscar Nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno; Golden Globe Winner and Oscar Nominee Jamie Foxx; Emmy nominee Amber Tamblyn; Red Hot Chili Pepper's Lead Singer Anthony Kiedis; Sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff; Special Performance by Grammy Winner Kanye West LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 -- General Motors Corp. a ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: A.S.V., Inc. Announces Its Q4 2004 Earnings Conference Call Webcast
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--Feb. 23, 2005--A.S.V., Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: A.S.V., Inc. Q4 2004 Earnings Conference Call Webcast When: February 24, 2005 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Where: http://www.vcall.com/EventPage.asp?ID=90789 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contac ... Continue reading
Wescast Announces Quarterly Dividend
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Feb. 23, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast")(TSX:WCS.SV.A) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend on its Class A Subordina te Voting Shares and Class B Shares (together, the "Common Shares") in the amount of $0.06 per share. This new dividend rate is expected ... Continue reading
Wescast Reports Fourth Quarter Results
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Feb. 23, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast") (TSX:WCS.SV.A) today reported a 7.6% decline in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The Company reported a net loss for the quarter of $28.1 million. The loss was comprised of net earnings from continuing oper ... Continue reading
XPEL Dealer Base Continues to Expand
SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 23, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- 59 New Dealer Applications Submitted Since January -- Includes International Markets of Canada and Europe XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today the continued growth of its Dealer base for offering products throughout the United States an ... Continue reading
New Report Highlights Impact of Hidden Practice of Auto Finance Markup on New Jersey Consumers
New Jersey Citizen Action Calls Upon State Attorney General to Investigate Practice That Has Led to Consumer Gouging, Discrimination Against African-Americans and Hispanics TRENTON, N.J., Feb. 23 -- New Jersey car buyers have been charged tens of millions of dollars in undisclosed "finance markup charges" when they hav ... Continue reading
Ostara Announces Deal To Power Omahacars.com
WERNERSVILLE, Pa.--Feb. 23, 2005--Ostara Corporation (OTC:OTRC) is pleased to announce that its deep web crawler technology will be powering Omahacars.com. The online auto classifieds site sought out Catalyst Solutions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ostara, because of its ability to provide it with the largest sele ... Continue reading
Delphi's Battenberg to Retire This Year
Founding Chairman to leave after 44-year career with GM and Delphi; Board announces outside search for successor TROY, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Delphi Corporation Chairman and CEO J. T. Battenberg III today announced his intention to retire later this year. Battenberg, 61, will complete a career that spans 44 years and 14 ass ... Continue reading
Denise Morrison Elected to Goodyear Board
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Denise M. Morrison, president, Global Sales and Chief Customer Officer for Campbell Soup Company, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "Denise Morrison is a customer-focused leader with ext ... Continue reading
Growth of MBE 900 engine in medium-duty market fuels decision to initiate North American assembly. REDFORD, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today announced that U.S. assembly of the successful Mercedes-Benz MBE 900 medium- duty diesel engine will be fully operational by Spring 2007. This new engine assembl ... Continue reading
REDFORD, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation today announced that it has formalized plans to manufacture a family of all-new heavy-duty diesel engines. The new engine line is being designed and developed on a global basis by DaimlerChrysler with a strong focus on the North American market. The new engines will ... Continue reading
Ready, Set, Eat! NASCAR Race Day Recipes to Jump Start Fans
Mary Evernham, wife of NASCAR Team Owner Ray Evernham, Introduces Eight New Recipes to Mark New NASCAR Season DAYTONA, Fla., Feb. 23 -- Somebody's cooking up a storm this NASCAR season. Hot Rod Hot Wings, Racin'namon Buns and Spicy Speedway Fries are just some of the new recipes debuting at the track at the 46th annual ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Enjoys Encore at the Automotive Hall of Fame
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 23 -- Hundreds of thousands of visitors to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit were treated to the 2005 Michelin Challenge Design exhibit, reflecting the influence of German automotive design on its world-wide community. If you missed it at the Auto Show, or wish to see it again, ... Continue reading
GermanCarFans.com Launches New Automotive Enthusiasts Portal
HELSINKI, Finland, Feb. 23 -- Black Falcon Media Group, parent company of the online magazine GermanCarFans.com (GCF) is positioning its web publications to be one of the largest automotive enthusiasts portals with the launching of three supporting sister web sites. Staying true to the cultural theme of GermanCarFans.c ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Unveils 250 Mile Per Gallon Vehicle Program at Girvan Meeting
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 23, 2005-- NASA, DOT programs help launch new drive train initiative expected to slash driving costs, cut emissions and reduce dependence on foreign oil Privately-held AFS Trinity Power Corporation unveiled a flywheel-based technology at a Girvan Institute meeting today that the company expect ... Continue reading
Guidepoint(TM) Preaches Warning to Car Thieves!
GPS tracking service helps recover car lifted from church parking lot EL CERRO, Calif., Feb. 23 -- Thieves who swiped a car from a California church parking lot last week should have heeded this commandment: Thou shalt not steal ... a car equipped with Guidepoint. An El Cerro woman was shocked when she walked out of ch ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Reports Results
Aftermarket Divestiture and Related Actions Improve Balance Sheet, Cost Structure TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Dana Corporation today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2004 results. During the fourth quarter, Dana took a series of actions aimed at strengthening its long-term competitiveness and repositioning the c ... Continue reading
Michelin Announces First 'Michelin Guide New York City'
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- Michelin will launch its first-ever Michelin Guide in North America, the Michelin Guide New York City 2006, hitting stores in November 2005. The announcement was made today by Edouard Michelin, CEO of The Michelin Group. The Michelin Guide, whose prestigious rating system is internationally recogni ... Continue reading
Porsche to Introduce Cayman Sports Car to Boost Vehicle Sales
Feb. 23, 2005; Jeremy Van Loon writing for Bloomberg reported that Porsche AG, the world's most profitable carmaker, will introduce a new sports car called the Cayman to reach a goal of selling 100,000 vehicles a year by 2008. The Cayman, based on the Boxster model series and powered by a 295-horsepower engine, will be ... Continue reading
Auto Co. Seeks China's Approval for MG Rover Merger
SHANGHAI, China February 23, 2005; The AP reported that Shanghai Automotive Industrial Co. is preparing to submit plans to acquire ailing British automaker Rover in the next few days, British Treasury chief Gordon Brown said, wrapping up a visit highlighting London's eagerness to boost trade and other cooperation with ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Alemania, February 23 -- - Ha terminado la búsqueda del mando a distancia - ahora también en automóviles de la gama media ¿Qué conductor de automóvil no desea llegar a su garaje completamente seco cuando está lloviendo a cántaros, o encender las luces del camino a la puerta de su casa desde su vehíc ... Continue reading
ANDERSON, Indiana, February 23 -- - Las instalaciones soportarán el crecimiento de la popularidad de los delcos, starters, alternadores y sistemas híbridos Remy(R) y de los motores DC en la región Remy International, Inc. ha anunciado hoy sus planes de creación de un nuevo centro tecnológico y de servicios para cl ... Continue reading
EnerSys adquiere los negocios de automoción del fabricante de baterías FIAMM
READING, Pennsylvania, February 23 -- EnerSys , uno de los principales fabricantes, comercializadores y distribuidores de baterías industriales, ha anunciado hoy que ha llegado a un acuerdo para adquirir los negocios de baterías de FIAMM S.p.A., líder en el mercado del sector de automoción en baterías de arranque, ... Continue reading
Alamo Rent A Car Promotes Best Rate Guarantee By Launching Alamo.com Family Vacation Sweepstakes
300 Trips to Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort to Be Given Away in Conjunction With Disney's 'Happiest Celebration on Earth' TULSA, Okla., Feb. 23 -- Alamo Rent A Car has launched the "Alamo.com Family Vacation Sweepstakes," promoting its best rate guarantee for reservations made online at Alamo.com. Consum ... Continue reading
Dialog Semiconductor Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Results
KIRCHHEIM/TECK, Germany--Feb. 23, 2005--Dialog Semiconductor Plc (FWB:DLG) today reported its fourth quarter and full year results for the period ending December 31, 2004. Revenue for the full year was up 25% over 2003, to EUR 116 million, and operating losses were down by over 50% to EUR 6.1 million. A major highlight ... Continue reading
New Developments in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Markets
LONDON, February 23 -- Continuous development of new technologies in the heavy commercial vehicles (HCV) market in Europe is expected to be driven by the need to meet consumer demands for enhanced passenger safety and efficiency and to comply with changing legislative imperatives. At the same time, participants are exp ... Continue reading
HomeLink Integrated Garage Door Opener for the New Volkswagen Golf
BURSCHEID, Germany, February 23 -- - No More Searching for That Handheld Remote - Even in Medium Segment Cars Who wouldn't prefer to drive straight into the garage without getting wet when it's pouring rain outside, or to be able to turn on the path lighting to the house from the comfort of their vehicle when it's dark ... Continue reading
Unique Opportunity for Save The World Air, Inc. (SWA)
SWA Invited to United Nations Summit in Indonesia SWA Meets With President of Honduras LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 -- SWA (Pink Sheets: ZERO) has been invited to attend, exhibit and present at another United Nations sponsored Summit in Lake Toba, North Sumatera, Indonesia. The Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable D ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Elects Two New Board Members
Total Board Membership Increased to Nine PHOENIX, Feb. 23 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced that two new members were elected to the Company's Board of Directors at its February 16, 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. UTI's shareholders elected Kimberl ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company said today it expects to report 2004 fourth quarter net income in the range of 55 to 65 cents per share. All per share amounts are diluted. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) All seven Goodyear business units are expected to report pos ... Continue reading
Latest Generation Ford Fiesta Reaches Million Milestone in Europe
By: Emily Engelman | Ford Communications Network COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 22, 2005 -- The one millionth Ford Fiesta rolled off the production line at Ford's Cologne Assembly Plant on Friday, marking an important milestone for the latest generation of the award-winning small car. Production of Ford's latest generation Fie ... Continue reading
OnStar's Calling Service Exceeding Seven Million Calls A Month
Detroit, Mich. - OnStar by GM is widely recognized for its safety, security, peace of mind service and also offers hands-free voice-activated calling service for OnStar subscribers. The OnStar Personal Calling system is embedded in the vehicle, and is available just in case your cell phone is lost, forgotten or has a l ... Continue reading
GM Cuts Prices on Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicles To Fight Poor Sales
DETROIT John Porretto writing for the AP reported that in a move not typically seen this time of year, General Motors Corp. has slashed prices on its mid-size sport utility vehicles, which compete in one of the industry's toughest segments and saw sales slump dramatically last month. GM, the world's largest automaker, ... Continue reading
CarMax Raises 4th Quarter Expectations Again; Cites Seasonal Subprime Sales Increase
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 22 -- For the fourth quarter ending February 28, 2005, CarMax, Inc. today: * Raised comparable store used unit sales expectations to growth of 11% or 12%, and * Raised earnings per share expectations to 26 cents or 27 cents. On February 3, 2005, CarMax had raised fourth quarter expectations of compa ... Continue reading
Collins Industries Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notice, Will Appeal
HUTCHINSON, Kan., Feb. 22 -- Collins Industries, Inc. announced that it received notice of a determination by Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Staff that it fails to comply with Nasdaq listing standards set forth in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) due to the delayed filing of its annual report on Form 10-K with the ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson: WJ's Wrap Sheet - Firebird Raceway Edition
(Note: The following is sent as a supplement to our pre-race release, and contains an overview of Warren Johnson's career at Firebird Raceway. Should you be interested in receiving the version of this document with four historical photos, please let me know.) Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662- ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pre Race: KJ Looks to Translate "Trey" into Third Phoenix Win
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Looks to Translate "Trey" into Third Phoenix Win Team ACDelco Prepares to Defend Title at Firebird Raceway Sugar Hill, Ga., February 21, 2005 - Coming off his semi-final finish at the season-opening event ten days ago, ACDelco Cavali ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin transcript from Dodge Teleconference
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005 Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue Daytona 500 Recap, California Advance 704-975-3232 STERLING MARLIN (No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Charger) NOTE: Marlin finished eighth in the Daytona 500 to lead the way for all Dodge Charger drivers. Marlin, a 47-year-old driver from Franklin, T ... Continue reading
2005 Subaru American Birkebeiner Media Information
2005 Subaru American Birkebeiner The American Birkebeiner is North America's largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon. Spanning 51 kilometers from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin, the Birkie is part of the esteemed Worldloppet series of 14 international races, part of the International Ski Federation (FIS) M ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Power to Announce Flywheel/Power Electronics Breakthrough for Hybrid Cars
--Technology-focused news media are invited to a Girvan Institute meeting tomorrow morning at which AFS Trinity Power will make an announcement regarding new technology expected to make possible a new generation of hybrid cars capable of dramatically better gas mileage, longer range and lower operating costs. Reporters ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 22, 2005--Alcoa has been named one of FORTUNE magazine's "Most Admired Companies in America" in the leading business publication's annual ranking, which will be on newsstands next week. FORTUNE named Alcoa the "Most Admired Metals Company." In the metals industry, Alcoa ranked first in eight key attrib ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Release Second Quarter Earnings on March 2
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 22 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will release results for its second quarter ended February 12, 2005, before market open on Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Additionally, the Company will host a one hour conference call on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (EST), ... Continue reading
ESPRIT 2005, which includes a new pre-packaged solution for programming multitasking mill-turn machine tools, will increase productivity and contains many new features. Machinists and programmers will be able to view the latest software, by DP Technology Corp., at Eastec booth 1550, May 24- 26. ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Gordon on NASCAR Teleconference
GM RACING, CHEVROLET Contact: Nancy Wager NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference GM Racing Communications February 22, 2005 nmwager@aol.com This week's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Teleconference featured Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Gordon won last Sunday's 47th Annual Daytona 500. It was Gord ... Continue reading
Digital Signage and Kiosk Provider WireSpring Joins Retail Broadband Alliance
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 22, 2005-- Group Helps Merchants Migrate to Broadband and Leverage New Retail Applications, Including Dynamic Pop Displays and Self-Service Kiosks WireSpring Technologies, a developer of software and technology for interactive kiosks and digital signage systems, today announced that it has j ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires to Star on Speed Channel's 'Sports Car Revolution'
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- Not one to give away an intriguing ending, but Dunlop and Audi modifier STaSIS Engineering can't resist showing off in this Saturday's premiere of Sports Car Revolution on Speed Channel. STaSIS officials said they turned a humble Audi A4 into a high-horsepower sports car "crusher," and they cred ... Continue reading
ECD's Central Analytical Laboratory Achieves ISO Certification
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 22 -- The Central Analytical Laboratory (CAL), a division of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) , today announced that it has achieved official ISO 9001:2000 certification as of January 31, 2005. "This accomplishment is testament to the level of quality assurance the laboratory h ... Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Camping today isn't what it used to be. A family of four squeezed into a station wagon packed full with the bare necessities, food and clothing. Today's RVs are more comfortable and spacious than ever. They are light, well-equipped and technologically advanced. ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces 2004 Earnings of $1.44 per Diluted Share
WARREN, Mich., Feb. 22 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") reported earnings of $1.44 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2004. For the fourth quarter of 2004, Noble posted diluted earnings of $0.33 per share versus earnings from continuing operations of $0.24 per diluted share in the ... Continue reading
KOLN, Germany--Feb. 22, 2005--Tire manufacturers have been looking for an easy, efficient, lower cost way to produce tire tread compounds filled with silica instead of carbon black. Now they can look to GE's new NXT LowV* silane and NXT Ultra-LowV* silane coupling agents. These new products can help decrease ethanol em ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Feb. 22, 2005--CallCommand(TM), a leading provider of Web-based communication solutions to automotive retailers nationwide, today announced that O'Neil Nissan increased its service business by 27% and had customers walking into the showroom within 10 minutes of employing CallCommand's powerful Web-based cal ... Continue reading
Orbital Results for the Half Year Ended 31 December 2004
PERTH, Australia, Feb. 22 -- Orbital Corporation Limited today reports results for the six months ended 31 December 2004. In commenting on the results Orbital's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Cook, said the results were consistent with Orbital's previous guidance to the market. Key Features Key features of Orbital's pe ... Continue reading
Oscar Attendees Get Gift Bags That Give Back
Conflict-Free Diamond From Diamonds For Humanity Crowns Eco-Friendly 'SWAGG' Bag Worth Over $5,000 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 -- Celebrities participating in the 3rd annual "Red Carpet-Green Cars" event at this year's Academy Awards ceremony will be treated to a special gift bag that may prove to have greater long-term value ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Record 2004 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 22 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today reported sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. Net sales in the fourth quarter increased 31.6% to $487.8 million compared to $370.7 million in the fou ... Continue reading
Transporte Latino Magazine Celebrates Its Fourth Year in the Trucking Industry
The Favorite Magazine Among Hispanic Truckers LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 -- The first and only audited magazine dedicated to serving the expanding Hispanic community within the trucking industry goes nationwide. Just four years ago Ricardo Rodriguez-Long and Edgardo Iorio, both working in the trucking sector launched a magaz ... Continue reading
Two New Partners Named at Kreindler & Kreindler LLP
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 -- Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, one of the nation's leading plaintiff law firms, has invited Andrew J. Maloney III and Daniel O. Rose to become partners, the firm announced today. (Photos: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050222/NYTU112-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050222/NYTU112-b ) And ... Continue reading
ALSIP, Ill., Feb. 22 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today announced that it has hired The Parkland Group to advise the Company in exploring its business and strategic alternatives to address the Company's severe liquidity challenges and return the Company to profitability. The Parkland Group, based in Clevela ... Continue reading
Subaru Factory Team to Battle for Victory in The 2005 Subaru American Birkebeiner
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 22 -- The temperatures are falling and the excitement is rising for 9,000 skiers, 2,000 volunteers, 15,000 spectators and the organizers of the 32nd annual American Birkebeiner cross- country ski race. The Subaru Factory Team will again battle for victory in the most prestigious cross-country sk ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Increase in Cash Dividend
COBURG, Ore., Feb. 22 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced today that it will increase its upcoming quarterly cash dividend by 20%. A dividend of $0.06 per share will be payable on March 15, 2005 to stockholders of record on March 1, 2005, representing its fifth consecutive quarterly cash dividend since the company de ... Continue reading
LaRocco On Podium In San Diego
2005 AMA THQ Supercross Round 7: San Diego, CA February 19, 2005 Amsoil/Chaparral/Napster Honda's Mike LaRocco nabbed his third podium of the 2005 season tonight, bringing his Honda CR250R home in the #3 spot before a packed Qualcomm Stadium crowd. Chad Reed took the win, with Ricky Carmichael second. David Vuillemin c ... Continue reading
GM Racing Chevrolet Team Silverado California Pre-Race Notes and Quotes
For Release February 22, 2005, 10:45 a.m. EDT Chevrolet Team Silverado Ready for California Speedway Four Team Drivers Prepared to Build on Previous Success at the Fontana CA Track FONTANA, CA - Chevrolet Team Silverado drivers Dennis Setzer, Jack Sprague, David Starr and Ron Hornaday have experienced great success in ... Continue reading
California Motorcyclist Safety Program Posts 26% Gain in Student Training for 2004
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 22, 2005-- Combined California Student Tuition Savings and CMSP Budget Savings Total More Than $1 Million The California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) recently marked the end of its first year of administration by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), a not-for-profit safety and training org ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Aims to Maintain Forward Progress in Phoenix
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Aims to Maintain Forward Progress in Phoenix GM Performance Parts Team Targets Third Win at Firebird Raceway Sugar Hill, Ga., February 21, 2005 - When Warren Johnson powered his way to the final round at the opening event of the 2005 ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel To Build Automotive Hot Dip Galvanizing Facility in Slovakia
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 22 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that it will build a new hot dip galvanizing (HDG) facility at the company's steelmaking operation in Slovakia -- U. S. Steel Kosice (USSK). With an annual capability of approximately 350,000 metric tons, the facility will serve the growing demand f ... Continue reading
Susquehanna 200 Cancelled for March 12
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Susquehanna 200 Enduro Cancelled at the Susquehanna Speedway Park NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (February 22, 2005) – The Susquehanna 200 Enduro race originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, March 12 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park has been cancelled in ... Continue reading
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