Review - 2003 Honda Civic EX Coupe - Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS There is a Honda Civic for just about everyone who wants a small car that combines fun and fuel economy. The current generation started out with a full range of sedans and coupes in 2001, with the Si performance hatchback added in 2002 and a gasoline-electric hybrid sedan debuting ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Silverstone Test Summary
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Honda U.S. Selects Teradyne's GDS2200 as Next Generation Service Diagnostics Hardware
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ASV Announces 1st Quarter 2003 Results; Net Sales Increase 137% over 1st Quarter 2002
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--April 24, 2003--ASV, Inc. today reported its financial results for its first quarter 2003. Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2003, totaled $14,612,230, an increase of 137%, compared with net sales of $6,177,828 for the same period in 2002. The Company reported net earnings of $767,583 ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, April 24 -- Thousands of consumers across the United States will have the opportunity to test-drive the entire line-up of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles during "Route 2003: An American Road Trip" on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11. The event, which is open to the public and free of charge, will ta ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del., April 24 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.01 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2003. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading promoter ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports First Quarter Results
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 24 -- Drew Industries Incorporated (AMEX:DW) today reported net sales of $80.8 million in the first quarter of 2003, an increase of 12 percent from net sales of $72.2 million in the first quarter of 2002. Income from continuing operations was $3.1 million, or $.31 per diluted share, a 14 perce ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - April 2003 U.S. Sales Results Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's April 2003 U.S. sales results conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, May 1, 2003 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to ... Continue reading
-- Honda Motor Company Ltd. has chosen Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions as its primary diagnostic hardware supplier as part of its next generation diagnostic solutions. Teradyne's GDS2200 Diagnostic Tablet Tester will be placed in all Honda and Acura service dealerships based in the United States. You can reach the story ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces 500,000 Share Stock Buyback
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 24 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares, or approximately 4 percent, of the Company's outstanding common stock. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom motorhome chassis, fire truck chassis and emergency-re ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Reports Improved First-Quarter 2003 Results
-- Net income for the quarter shows substantial increase -- -- Sales rise in quarter -- WARREN, Ohio, April 24 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced increases in sales to $159.6 million and net income to $7.0 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net sales increased $1.9 million ... Continue reading
Union Pacific Reports First Quarter Results
OMAHA, Neb., April 24 -- Union Pacific Corporation today reported $.60 per diluted share in first quarter 2003 income before the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle related to the adoption of FAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." Net income was $1.67 per diluted share, or $429 mi ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Va.--April 24, 2003--United Defense Industries, Inc. Net Income Increases to 73 Cents Per Share Diluted Revenue Rises 31 Percent to $466.5 million United Defense Industries, Inc. today reported net income of $38.4 million, or $0.73 per share on a fully diluted basis, for the first quarter ended March 31, 200 ... Continue reading
World Fuel Services Corporation Conference Call Advisory
MIAMI, April 24 -- World Fuel Services Corporation invites you to participate in a conference call with its management team to discuss the Company's fiscal results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. EDT TELEPHONE NUMBER: (800) 679-4494 (within the US and Canada); (212) ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network Releases Corporate Profile
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--April 24, 2003--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB:ADNW.OB), a provider of real time data serving the automotive sector, today announced the release of its corporate profile. For a copy of the corporate profile, please contact Sue Allwork, email: sallwork@autodatanetwork.com or telephone: 01144 1892 5 ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces Stronger First-Quarter Results
Restructuring Continues to Drive Improvement TOLEDO, Ohio, April 24 -- Dana Corporation today announced first-quarter sales of $2.4 billion and net income of $41 million, or 28 cents per share. In the first quarter of 2002, Dana reported sales of $2.3 billion and a net loss of $229 million, or $1.54 per share. The incr ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Appoints Dawn New-Echlin as Supplier Diversity Manager
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 24 -- Ramzi Hermiz, vice president, global supply chain, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the appointment of Dawn New-Echlin to the position of supplier diversity manager. Based at Federal-Mogul's headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, New-Echlin will be responsible for developing and impleme ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony to Webcast Third Quarter Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that its fiscal 2003 third quarter financial results will be released on Thursday, May 1, 2003 prior to the opening of the market and will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The conference call will be webcast live via the Interne ... Continue reading
QUANTUM Files Investor Presentation
IRVINE, Calif., April 24 -- QUANTUM Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it has filed an investor presentation with the Securities Exchange Commission. On April 9, 2003, QUANTUM announced its intent to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Global Thermoelectric Inc. (TSX: GLE) in a share-fo ... Continue reading
Rogers Corporation Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders
ROGERS, Conn.--April 24, 2003-- Rogers Corporation held its annual meeting of stockholders today in Hartford, CT. Stockholders voted to re-elect each of the nominees for Director of the Corporation. They are Leonard M. Baker, Harry H. Birkenruth, Walter E. Boomer, Edward L. Diefenthal, Gregory B. Howey, Leonard R. Jask ... Continue reading
BASEL, Switzerland--April 24, 2003--Ciba Specialty Chemicals: -- Sales up 5 percent in local currencies, all Segments contribute; 7 percent drop in Swiss francs due to strong currency effect -- Net income in Swiss francs reaches year ago level, due to tight cost management -- Improved sales and profits in 1st quarter, ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces 2003 First-Quarter Results
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 24 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003, highlighted by operating improvements and positive momentum in its core markets of emergency-rescue and motorhomes. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom motorhome chassis, fire- truck ... Continue reading
Valeo Reinforces Its Presence in China
SHANGHAI, China--April 24, 2003--Valeo (Paris:FR; OTC:VLEEY) today at the 10th Shanghai International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition announced its strategic vision for China. This strategy covers: -- Increased investment in selected joint ventures -- Further development of its aftermarket operation -- ... Continue reading
Summer Vacation Planning Sparks Upswing in Travel, AAA Barometer Shows
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 24, 2003--As the summer vacation season approaches, interest in travel is on the upswing, especially drive trips as AAA's online routing requests increased for the fourth straight week to their highest level of the year. The weekly AAA National Travel Barometer shows requests for online TripTik(R) ... Continue reading
Gehl Company Reports Improved First Quarter Earnings
WEST BEND, Wis.--April 24, 2003--Gehl Company , a manufacturer of light construction and agricultural equipment, today reported higher net income for the first quarter ended March 29, 2003, of $508,000, or $.09 per diluted share, compared to net income of $229,000, or $.04 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 200 ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation announces stronger first-quarter results
Toledo, Ohio, April 24 -- - Restructuring Continues to Drive Improvement Dana Corporation today announced first-quarter sales of US$2.4 billion and net income of US$41 million, or 28 cents per share. In the first quarter of 2002, Dana reported sales of US$2.3 billion and a net loss of US$229 million, or US$1.54 per sha ... Continue reading
James E. Kline Named General Counsel for Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 24 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY has named James E. Kline, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, for the company. Kline has more than 30 years of legal experience, serving 11 years as Vice President and General Counsel of Aeroquip-Vickers, Inc. (now Eaton Corp.), in Toledo, Ohio. He also ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2003
DOVER, Del., April 24 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. today reported its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. Revenues were $3,967,000 compared with $996,000 in the first quarter of 2002. The Company promoted one major motorsports event during the first quarter of 2003, which was the CART inaugural grand prix event ... Continue reading
Honda of South Carolina to Dedicate New $11 Million Personal Watercraft Plant
WHAT: Honda officials will join Governor Mark Sanford and local officials to dedicate Honda's new $11 million plant for the assembly of the AquaTrax personal watercraft (PWC). The plant is located adjacent to Honda of South Carolina's (HSC) existing facility that produces all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and engines. HSC be ... Continue reading
Flip-Step(TM) SUV/Truck Hitch Accessory Awarded Patent
REDMOND, Wash., April 24 -- Nu-Tec Designs, LLC has been granted a patent for the Flip-Step(TM), an innovative hitch receiver LED brake/running light and flip down step combination. Selected by Motor Trend's Truck Trend Magazine as one of the top new product introductions for 2002 and acclaimed as "a well thought out s ... Continue reading
ADESA Analytical Services Data Now Available Online
Hi Everyone, Just a reminder that all of the March indexes on the Kontoskorner have been updated and "KontosKommentary," has been provided by ADESA vice president of industry relations and analytical services, Tom Kontos at http://www.adesa.com/KontosKorner/Data+and+Analysis.htm. ADESA Indexes include: Wholesale Used V ... Continue reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--April 24, 2003--The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the nation's largest trucking industry trade and safety organization, today announced its support for a new federal Hours-of-Service rule. The proposed regulation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) would set new on-duty a ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Reports First Quarter 2003 Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--April 24, 2003-- Strong cash flow results in $34.7 million net debt reduction in quarter DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported revenues of $592.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, up 2 percent over the $583.9 million recorded in the prior-year period. DURA's adjusted income ... Continue reading
BMW Launches Seventh Annual Ultimate Drive Program
To Support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Fight Against Breast Cancer SPARTANBURG, S.C., April 24 -- With all the fanfare usually reserved for a Formula One Race, BMW kicked off its Seventh Annual Ultimate Drive Program for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation today at the company's eleven year-ol ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports Second Quarter Net Income up 16% - B'Gosh
OSHKOSH, Wis.--April 24, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that second quarter net income increased 16.0 percent to $14.1 million, or $0.81 per share, on sales of $453.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. This compares with net incom ... Continue reading
Nissan Developing Own Small Truck?
TOKYO April 23, 203; Dow Jones reportesd that Nissan Diesel Motor Co. said today it and Nissan Motor Co. are considering developing and manufacturing small trucks themselves and ending their purchasing contracts with Isuzu Motors Ltd. No decision has been reached yet, but developing trucks independently is one option f ... Continue reading
Gentex Begins Shipping Automatic-Dimming Mirrors for Acura TSX
ZEELAND, Mich., April 23 -- Gentex Corporation , the world's leading supplier of automatic- dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2004 Acura TSX Sports Sedan. The shipments mark the first time Gentex has done business with Honda. A ... Continue reading
Delphi Becomes First Manufacturer in the Brazilian Auto Industry To Earn IQA Certification
SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 23 -- Delphi Products & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corporation has earned IQA (Automotive Quality Institute) Certification, a Brazilian certification for automotive services geared to the distribution chain. The auditing was performed at the end of March in all the operating departments ... Continue reading
Valeo Announces First Quarter 2003 Results Continuing Margin Growth
PARIS--April 23, 2003---Following a meeting of the Board of Directors on April 22, Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) presented its consolidated accounts for the first quarter 2003. -0- ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------- In millions of Euro First Quarter --------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Stoneridge, Inc. Announces Its First Quarter 2003 Results Webcast
CLEVELAND, April 23 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: Stoneridge, Inc. First Quarter 2003 Results Webcast When: April 24, 2003 @ 11:00 AM Eastern Where: http://www.vcall.com/EventPage.asp?ID=83550 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. If you are unable to ... Continue reading
Brakes India Reduces Lead Time and Improves Tool Design Quality for Leading Auto Makers
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--April 23, 2003-- Leading Automotive Brake Manufacturer in India Transitions from 2D to 3D Design with the Autodesk Inventor Series in their Tool Design Section Autodesk, Inc. , the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that Brakes India Limited, the leading man ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Group Inc. Reports EPS of $0.22 for the First Quarter
CHICAGO--April 23, 2003--CCC Information Services Group Inc. , a leading provider of software and information services to the automotive claims and collision-repair industries, today reported net income of $6.0 million, or $0.22 per share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003, compared with net income of $5.2 mil ... Continue reading
Bluetooth-enabled, Hands-Free Dialing Solution Jointly Showcased by Fonix and Motorola SALT LAKE CITY and SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 -- Fonix Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FNIX) , a leading provider of speech interface solutions, in partnership with Motorola, will exhibit its hands-free dialing solution at the Embedded Sys ... Continue reading
Kubota Wins Manufacturer of the Year; Kubota Manufacturing of America Wins Prestigious Georgia Award
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Maxim Crane Works Extends Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation
PITTSBURGH--April 23, 2003--Maxim Crane Works announced today, in connection with its exchange offer and consent solicitation relating to the 10 3/8% Senior Notes due 2008 of Anthony Crane Rental, L.P. and Anthony Crane Capital Corporation and 13 3/8% Senior Discount Debentures due 2009 of Anthony Crane Rental Holdings ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Kubota Wins Manufacturer of the Year
-- Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) was named Georgia Manufacturer of the Year in the large size company category by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) during ceremonies held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, April 17. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story ... Continue reading
Quixote Corporation Reports Fiscal 2003 Third Quarter And Nine Months Results
* Record third quarter sales of $25.2 million, a 17% increase from last year * Third quarter EPS of $0.20, meeting Company's expectations * Record third quarter backlog of $14.7 million * International sales for the quarter increased 56% to $3.6 million * Fourth quarter earnings guidance: $0.50 to $0.55 per diluted sha ... Continue reading
Rear Seat Entertainment in a Snap
Pioneer Offers Detachable Screen for In-Car Video LONG BEACH, Calif., April 23 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, today released a new detachable screen for rear-seat entertainment, the AVD-W6200. The 6.5-inch high-resolution display comes with an easy-to-install ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Appoints E. Lee Wyatt as Chief Financial Officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 23 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced the appointment of E. Lee Wyatt to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wyatt will be responsible for overseeing Sonic's financial, investor relations, tax, treasury, internal auditing, and human resources functions. M ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ohio--April 23, 2003--State Auto Financial Corporation , a regional insurance holding company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter 2003 results on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. ET. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at State Auto Financial's Web site, ... Continue reading
Wind River Unveils WIND RIVER PLATFORM for Car Infotainment
SAN FRANCISCO--April 23, 2003--Wind River Systems, Inc. Market-Specific Integrated Embedded Platform Helps Automotive Industry Accelerate Development for Next Generation Car Information, Navigation and Entertainment Systems Synopsis: -- Wind River representatives will be available at the Embedded Systems Conference, Sa ... Continue reading
ZAP Moves to Santa Rosa, California
SANTA ROSA, Calif., April 23 -- Publicly owned electric vehicle company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has moved its headquarters to an historic building in downtown Santa Rosa. The move follows a $3.25 million investment transaction with the previous owner of the building. In March, ZAP completed t ... Continue reading
ROCKDALE, Texas--April 23, 2003--Alcoa announced today that a joint labor-management restructuring effort will reduce operating costs at the company's Rockdale Operations, as part of its long-term, low-cost production strategy. The plant, which employs approximately 1,400, and is an integrated facility of lignite minin ... Continue reading
Alpine's IVA-D900 Enables Centralized System Control for In-Vehicle Music, Movies and Navigation TORRANCE, Calif., April 23 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, has begun shipping its new IVA-D900 Mobile Multimedia Station(TM), a premium in-da ... Continue reading
CPSC to Hold Regional ATV Safety Hearing in West Virginia
ATV Injuries Double in Five-year Period, Deaths Continue to Climb WASHINGTON, April 23 -- All-terrain vehicle safety is the focus of a regional public hearing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will hold in Morgantown, W. Va., on June 5, 2003. ATV-related injuries in the U.S. have doubled in a recent five-year ... Continue reading
Cruise Into Summer With Award-Winning Delphi Freedom(TM) Marine Batteries
TROY, Mich., April 23 -- Delphi Product & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corporation , announces the expansion of the award- winning Delphi Freedom(R) Marine battery line. The expanded line of Delphi Freedom(R) Marine batteries, made specifically for inboard and outboard marine engines and recreational vehicles, are ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Lehman Brothers Presentation to Be Available on Website
PHOENIX, April 23 -- Members of the senior management team of CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, plan to make a presentation at the Lehman Brothers Sixth Annual Retail Seminar in New York, at 10:40 a.m. Eastern time, on Tuesday, April 29, 200 ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: JAKKS Pacific Launches New NASCAR Line of Toys for Top Race Teams
-- JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced today that it will produce a toy line based on the popular sport of NASCAR(R) and two of its top racing teams, Hendrick Motorsports(R) and Joe Gibbs Racing(R). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?9176 This multimedia news story ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports First Quarter 2003 Results
AKRON, Ohio--April 23, 2003--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003 were $163,220,254, an increase of 10 percent from the $148,938,637 reported for the first quarter of 2002. Net income was $7,191,837, a decrease of 28 percent from $10,046,323 last year. Net inc ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Reports Record Second Quarter Results
EPS Increases 8 Percent Live Webcast at 11:00 a.m. EDT conference call, and replay, available at reyrey.com DAYTON, Ohio, April 23 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported net income of $29.5 million or 42 cents per share for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2003. Earnings per share were 8 percent a ... Continue reading
Transpro, Inc. to Broadcast First Quarter 2003 Conference Call over the Internet
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--April 23, 2003--Transpro, Inc. announced that it intends to release its first quarter 2003 results on Monday, April 28, 2003 after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, Transpro will hold a conference call on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 10:30 A.M. EDT, which will be simultaneously ... Continue reading
Eaton Corp. - Directorate Change
CLEVELAND--April 23, 2003-- Gregory Page, Kiran Patel Elected to Eaton's Board of Directors; Furman Moseley Retires Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the election of Gregory R. Page and Kiran M. Patel to Eaton's Board of Directors at this morning's Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Pag ... Continue reading
Gregory Page, Kiran Patel Elected to Eaton's Board of Directors; Furman Moseley Retires
CLEVELAND--April 23, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced the election of Gregory R. Page and Kiran M. Patel to Eaton's Board of Directors at this morning's Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Page is president and chief operating officer of Cargill, Incorporated, an international mar ... Continue reading
BRISBANE, Calif.--April 23, 2003--On Wednesday, April 23, at 4:30PM, Kevin Buckler of The Racer's Group will be "turning over the keys" of the Daytona and Le Mans winning #66 Porsche RS to Noel Lee, The Head Monster of Monster Cable Products. Press is invited to the ceremony. Racer's Group Porsche #66 made racing histo ... Continue reading
Market Advisors Initiates Coverage on Kingsley Coach, Inc.; Short-Term Target Price of US $0.38
MIDDLEBURG, Pa., April 23 -- Kingsley Coach, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: KNGS) is pleased to announce that Market Advisors initiates coverage of Kingsley Coach. Mr. Jeff Helleberg confirms positive outlook on KNGS based on the Company's projected sales growth and fundamentals. Mr. Jeff Helleberg is the lead analyst of Market ... Continue reading
SBI Capital Releases Corporate Profile on Auto Data Network
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--April 23, 2003--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB:ADNW OB), a provider of real time data network serving the automotive sector, today announced that its investment banker, SBI of California, the US Investment Banking Arm of Softbank Japan, has just issued a comprehensive corporate profile of Auto Dat ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--April 23, 2003-- StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw) makes these short-term stock recommendations: HCA Inc. - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/HCA.htm General Motors Corp. - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/GMH.htm Quintiles Transnational - BUY - http://pr.s ... Continue reading
Textron Declares Quarterly Dividend
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--April 23, 2003--The Board of Directors of Textron Inc. today declared a quarterly dividend of thirty-two and a half cents ($0.325) per share on the company's Common Stock. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of fifty-two cents ($0.52) per share on Textron's $2.08 Cumulative Conve ... Continue reading
Toyota to Offer XM Radio on All-New 2004 Camry Solara Coupe Later This Summer
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio service, will be offered as a dealer-installed option on Toyota's all-new 2004 Camry Solara coupe, which will begin arriving in U.S. showrooms in August. Toyota made this announcement this week at the 2003 New York International Auto Show ... Continue reading
Valeo reinforces its presence in China
Shanghai, China, April 23 -- Valeo today at the 10th Shanghai International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition announced its strategic vision for China. This strategy covers: - Increased investment in selected joint ventures - Further development of its aftermarket operation - Introduction of several new ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network Reports Corporate Profile Announcement Was Released in Error
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--April 23, 2003--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB:ADNW OB), a provider of real time data network serving the automotive sector reports that today's earlier announcement, regarding a corporate profile of Auto Data Network, had not been fully approved and was released in error. Auto Data Network compri ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Match up to $50,000 in Donations Raised by the Fountain Valley Educational Foundation Benefiting Entire Elementary School District FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 23 -- Hyundai Motor America (HMA) yesterday announced its "Drive to Keep Music Alive" challenge to save local elementary school music programs at t ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Announces Pricing of 2,350,000 Common Share Offering
MCLEAN, Va., April 23 -- Capital Automotive REIT , today announced that an underwritten public offering of 2,350,000 of its common shares has been priced at $26.00 per share and is expected to close on April 25, 2003. The Company has also granted the underwriters an over-allotment option to purchase up to 352,500 addit ... Continue reading
Image Sensing Systems Announces First Quarter Financial Results
SAINT PAUL, Minn., April 23 -- Image Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISS) market leading developer and manufacturer of video-based traffic management systems, announced today financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net income for the quarter was $ 251,000 or $ .07 per fully diluted share compared with a ne ... Continue reading
Image Sensing Systems Announces First Quarter Financial Results
SAINT PAUL, Minn., April 23 -- Image Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISS) market leading developer and manufacturer of video-based traffic management systems, announced today financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net income for the quarter was $ 251,000 or $ .07 per fully diluted share compared with a ne ... Continue reading
INTERMET New River Foundry Reaches One Million Hours Of Casting With No Lost-Time Injuries
TROY, Mich., April 23 -- INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, this week celebrated the achievement of a significant milestone for a metal-casting foundry: one million hours of work without a single lost-time work injury. INTERMET's New River Foundry and it ... Continue reading
Motorcars Auto Group Receives Nasdaq Staff Determination Letter
BOCA RATON, Fla., April 23 -- Motorcars Auto Group Incorporated today announced that it received a Nasdaq Staff Determination letter on April 16, 2003 indicating that the Company fails to comply with the Stockholders' Equity, Minimum Bid Price, Market Value of Publicly Held Shares and Filing Requirements for continued ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--April 23, 2003-- Economic Times Force Consumers to Purchase Used Cars Instead of New Ones Our economy, with the impact from the war in Iraq, has many Americans wary of purchasing big-ticket items -- especially cars. A new national survey finds more consumers are pursuing used cars instead of new ones because ... Continue reading
Press Release: NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway Simulators Now Running At NASCAR SpeedPark
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway Simulators Now Running At NASCAR SpeedPark INDIANAPOLIS--April 22, 2003--The new NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway (NSMS) attraction at the NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains opened this past weekend, signaling the first time that NSMS's proprietary simulated racing experience has expanded out o ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 23 -- American Honda needs to review its relationship with African Americans and African American vendors and suppliers that could conduct business with American Honda. To address those concerns, Reverend Al Sharpton, the founder of the National Action Network (NAN) and Reverend Horace Sheffield III, the ... Continue reading
STAR and AIAG Join Forces on Standards Development
MCLEAN, Va., April 23 -- STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail), the IT standards body for the North American retail automotive industry, and AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group), a not-for- profit organization focused on improving business processes and practices in the automotive supply chain, have a ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Visitors to the New York Auto Show, currently underway at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, generally won't see one of the latest trends in automotive glass displayed on the show floor. Not that it's not there. The trend is laminated side window glass, and it is included on 20 v ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Reorganizes Executive Team
FORT WORTH, Texas--April 23, 2003--AmeriCredit Corp. -- Clifton Morris adds duties as CEO -- Daniel Berce promoted to President -- Preston Miller promoted to CFO -- Mark Floyd promoted to COO The Board of Directors of AmeriCredit Corp. has reorganized the Company's executive management team, effective immediately. Four ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Reports Third Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--April 23, 2003--AMERICREDIT CORP. -- 3rd quarter earnings of $14.5 million, $0.09 per share -- Earnings include restructuring charges of $53.1 million pretax -- On track with revised operating plan AmeriCredit Corp. today announced net income of $14.5 million, or $0.09 per share, for its third fiscal ... Continue reading
Microtune, Inc. Receives Nasdaq Staff Determination Regarding Delisting Status
PLANO, Texas--April 23, 2003--Microtune, Inc. ("Microtune") received a NASDAQ Staff Determination on April 17, 2003 indicating that Microtune failed to comply with the filing requirements for continued listing set forth in Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14), and that its securities are, therefore, subject to delisting from t ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--April 23, 2003--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular $.05 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid July 1, 2003, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2003. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Record First Quarter Results
- Earnings Increase 14% to $0.25 per Diluted Share - Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Earnings Gains - Merchant's Integration Proceeding Ahead of Schedule MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 23 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, today reported record sales and earnings for the fi ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Opens New Facility Serving Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
TULSA, Okla., April 23 -- Thrifty Car Rental announced today it has opened a new, and much larger facility to better serve its customers at Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. South Florida Transport, Inc. (dba Thrifty Car Rental) the Thrifty franchise owner for the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood airport opened t ... Continue reading
Westcorp Reports Record First Quarter Net Income
IRVINE, Calif.--April 23, 2003-- -- Net income rose 40% to a record $23.5 million for the quarter -- Earnings per share increased 30% to $0.60 for the quarter -- Total revenues grew 22% to $194 million for the quarter -- Automobile delinquencies declined 109 basis points to 2.41% at end of the quarter -- Remaining off ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems Announces First Quarter 2003 Conference Call
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--April 23, 2003--Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD; NASDAQ: BLDP) will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter results on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific time (10:00 a.m. Eastern time). Access to the call may be obtained by calling the operator at (416) 640-1907 prio ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Hot Wheels Hall of Fame Exhibit Debuts at the Petersen Automotive Museum
-- To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the landmark Hot Wheels(R) cars, Mattel Inc. will unveil the first-ever, permanent museum exhibition of Hot Wheels(R) full-size and die-cast cars at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, one of the nation's largest and preeminent automotive museums. You can reach the s ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Reports Record First Quarter Net Income
IRVINE, Calif.--April 23, 2003-- -- Net income rose 35% to a record $24.6 million for the quarter -- Earnings per share increased 20% to $0.60 for the quarter -- Total revenues grew 31% to $173 million for the quarter -- Delinquencies declined 109 basis points to 2.41% at end of the quarter -- Remaining off balance she ... Continue reading
10 California Cities in 10 Days: 'The Wild Ride' Begins!
California Travel and Tourism Commission, Away Network and Volkswagen Team Up on the Ultimate California Road Trip 'Orf' Kicks Off His Incredible Journey in San Diego WHAT: The California Travel and Tourism Commission has teamed up with Volkswagen and the Away Network on The Wild Ride, the Ultimate California Road Trip ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries Reports First-Quarter 2003 Financial Results
GOSHEN, Ind.--April 24, 2003--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX:STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles including truck bodies and shuttle buses, today announced revenues and earnings for its first quarter ended March 29, 2003. First-quarter 2003 revenues of $49.8 million were flat compared with the opening t ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler: Strong Operating Results in Q1 2003 Despite Difficult Markets
-- Group operating profit of $1.5 billion (Q1 2002: $3.4 billion, including a one-time gain of $2.7 billion due to the sale of remaining shares in T-Systems ITS and one-time expenses of $0.3 billion due to restructuring measures at Chrysler Group and of $0.1 billion related to the economic and financial crisis in Argen ... Continue reading
U.S. states warn automakers on "deceptive" SUV ads
DETROIT, April 23, 2003; Reuters reorted that the attorneys general of 40 U.S. states and territories on Wednesday sent a letter to 16 major automakers warning that some advertisements featuring sport utility vehicles deceive consumers into believing that SUVs handle like cars. The letter said that auto industry ads co ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-Race: The Professor is Poised to be the Best in Bristol
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net The Professor is Poised to be the Best in Bristol GM Performance Parts Grand Am driver ready to repeat as Mac Tools Thunder Valley Nationals champion Sugar Hill, Ga., April 21, 2003 - Warren Johnson and the GM Performance Parts Racin ... Continue reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--April 23, 2003--While overall highway traffic fatalities for 2002 increased, preliminary figures issued today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate a drop in car-truck crash fatalities. If the preliminary numbers remain unchanged, the 2002 car-truck crash fatality toll ... Continue reading
CARPINTERIA, Calif., April 23 -- Turbodyne Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD, Berlin: TUD) announces that an additional Dynacharger(TM) licensing and technology transfer agreement has been executed with a privately held company engaged in the development of engine technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Tur ... Continue reading
Just Announced: 2003 Pro-Am Series dates at Amelia Motor Raceway
The flat track motorcycle race schedule at Amelia Motor Raceway in Amelia, Virginia has been set. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone you think may be interested. AMR 2003 Pro-Am Series May 18 July 20 August 10 September 28 Gates will open at 10:00 a.m. Practice will begin at Noon Racing will begin a ... Continue reading
SEMA / California State Senator Find Alternative to Old Car Emissions Exemption Repeal
New Bill Would Strengthen 'Smoking' Vehicle Law WASHINGTON, April 23 -- California State Senator Dean Florez has modified Senate Bill 708 (S.B. 708). The original S.B. 708 threatened to repeal the state's current rolling emissions test exemption for motor vehicles 30 years old and older. It sought to revoke the current ... Continue reading
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