Allied Holdings Announces Appointment of CFO
DECATUR, Ga., Jan. 25 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) today announced the appointment of Thomas H. King as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, and the resignation of David A. Rawden, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each to be effective January 25, 2005. Mr. Kin ... Continue reading
Editores de Negocios/Editores de EnergÃa/Redactores Automotores MULTIMEDIA DISPONIBLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4804417 FAIRFAX, Virginia --(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--25 de enero de 2005--ExxonMobil anunció hoy que es la primera compañÃa fabricante de aceites en lanzar una lÃne ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $500 Million Stock Repurchase Plan
FORT WORTH, Texas--Jan. 25, 2005--AMERICREDIT CORP. today announced that its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan for up to $500 million. AmeriCredit may purchase the stock from time to time, depending on market conditions, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. About AmeriCred ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Announces New Directors
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 25, 2005--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. , which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced election of three new directors - two retired partners from public accounting firms and a retired chairman and ... Continue reading
Coachmen's Fourth Quarter Conference Call on the Internet
ELKHART, Ind., Jan. 25 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced it will release financial results for its 2004 fourth quarter and year-end results after the close of trading on Monday, January 31, 2005. The Company will hold a conference call and real-time webcast to discuss the fourth quarter, year-end results and ... Continue reading
Copart and ASI Announce Software Integration
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Jan. 25, 2005--Copart, Inc. and ASI (Auction Software, Inc.) today jointly announced the integration of Copart's proprietary VB2 virtual auction software with ASI's auction management software, AUCSOFT. The integration allows users of AUCSOFT to automatically and seamlessly transfer vehicle data, his ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Jan. 25, 2005--ExxonMobil today announced that it is the first oil company to introduce a line of high-endurance motor oils designed for longer oil change intervals, as recommended by many of today's automobile manufacturers. These new motor oils deliver proven performance and guaranteed, long-lasting pro ... Continue reading
- Solution Toolset Tailored to Information Needs of Automotive OE Parts Sector - RICHFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- OEConnection LLC, a leading provider of web-based supply chain, order management, and data mining and reporting solutions for the automotive original equipment (OE) parts sector announced today an expansion of i ... Continue reading
Research And Markets: Analyses The Technology Of The Chassis Engineering And Systems Area In Detail
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 25, 2005--Building on the success of our first edition chassis report, this new second edition is by respected and multiple award-winning author and analyst Jeff Daniels. Jeff's excellent report surveys the technology of the chassis engineering and systems area in detail, concentrating on the hist ... Continue reading
RouteOne LLC to Integrate With AutoSoft's Dealer Management System
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- RouteOne LLC has announced its intent to integrate its credit application management system with the AutoSoft DMS system. RouteOne will enable automobile dealers and finance sources to exchange credit application and decision information in near real time, allowing fields on the Rout ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter, Year End Results and Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2004 fourth quarter and year end financial results on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the call over the Inte ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Dealer Meeting Draws Over 100 Fire Apparatus Professionals to Las Vegas
Dealers, Suppliers and Spartan Executives Gather for Training and New Product Previews CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today kicks off a two-day training conference for fire truck dealer partners and apparatus builders in Las Vegas. "The dealer training conference is ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Reaffirms Fourth-Quarter Guidance; Earnings Release Delayed
-- Earnings are expected to meet previously announced guidance excluding non-cash items -- WARREN, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Stoneridge, Inc. announced today that its fourth-quarter 2004 net income is expected to be within the Company's previously announced range of $0.12 to $0.22 per diluted share, excluding the impact of cert ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 25, 2005--Thresher Industries LLC, a California-based producer of high-quality aluminum castings, announced today the successful casting of an automotive aftermarket "Hemi" engine block using proprietary materials developed and manufactured by Talon Composites LLC, a leading provider of high-performan ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--Jan. 25, 2005-- Country's Third Largest Commercial Auto Insurer Focuses on Settling Claims Fast, Getting Small Business Owners Back in the Driver's Seat Sooner Nearly a year after The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies expanded its Phoenix area sales and customer service call center, Progressive is ... Continue reading
Westport Announces Third Quarter Conference Call for February 1, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Jan. 25, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) announced today that it will disclose its fiscal 2005 third quarter financial results on February 1, 2005. To coincide with the disclosure, Westport has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 8 am (Pacific Standard Tim ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Reports Year-End and Fourth Quarter Results
IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 25, 2005--WFS Financial Inc reported that net income for 2004 rose 12% to a record $182 million compared with $162 million last year. Earnings per share rose 12% to a record $4.44 for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2004, compared with $3.95 for 2003. Fourth quarter net income increased 53% to $43.7 m ... Continue reading
BMW MOTORRAD USA POSTS SECOND BEST YEAR IN COMPANY HISTORY
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 25, 2005... BMW Motorrad USA posted its second best year of motorcycle sales in the company's history. Total new retail sales of 13,316 units were reported for 2004. BMW's motorcycle sales performance was largely due to increased sales of its R 1150 RT model, despite the fact that it was in ... Continue reading
Hyundai Investigative Team to Focus on Senior Citizens
CHICAGO, Jan. 25 -- In an attempt to better understand the needs and desires of older consumers, Hyundai Motor America has assembled its third Hyundai Investigative Team (HIT). The 2005 team is comprised of eight mature adults (ages 60-78) who will tour the Chicago International Auto Show on Thursday, Feb. 10. The HIT ... Continue reading
Dan Gamel Announces the Sale of His RV Empire
FRESNO, Calif.--Jan. 25, 2005--After months of intense planning and negotiation, Dan Gamel has sold his RV conglomerate to Wayne Barnes and Erin McIlhatton, both of Fresno, for an undisclosed amount. The purchase was facilitated with the assistance of Fresno attorney Brady McGuinness. Barnes has been employed by Gamel ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25 -- Advanced Engine Technologies Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AENG) unveiled it's new OX2 Design Level 3 engine at its Annual Shareholder Meeting in November. The first beta test of this new design level engine is expected in the 3rd quarter of 2005 along with the testing of the new OX2 30 kilowatt integra ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Fuel Cell Vehicles Operate in Freezing Temperatures
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- With winter in full swing, the time and place to test fuel cell vehicles in a cold environment is now in Detroit. DaimlerChrysler has fuel cell vehicles operating daily with customers in snowy conditions. One of the environments that the company is currently collecting operational data f ... Continue reading
Today's RVs Offer Plenty of Storage; See the Newest Models at the Flint Camper & RV Show
FLINT, Mich., Jan. 25 -- 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
Timothy S. Durham Invests in Car Collector Magazine
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25 -- Timothy S. Durham, Chairman and CEO of Obsidian Enterprises, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: OBDE) , has invested in Car Collector magazine. Car Collector magazine, a leading automotive authority in the collector car industry for over a quarter of a century, has joined with Mr. Durham to launch a new exp ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 25 -- With the big Detroit and L.A. auto shows behind us, it would be a great time for the auto industry to catch its collective breath. But things don't seem to work that way, and Detroit turned up the heat as it rolled out year-end earnings reports. You may already know the numbers, but what do they rea ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Jan. 25, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the outright leader in developing and manufacturing select custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other diversified industry products, announced today that ATV industry analysts project 2005 U.S. ATV sales to exceed 875, ... Continue reading
Ford Announces 2005 Financial Milestones
* Ford anticipates 2005 earnings per share of $1.75 to $1.95, based on total company pre-tax profit in the range of $5 billion to $5.7 billion, excluding special items. * Total Automotive pre-tax profit milestone for 2005 is $1.5 billion to $2 billion, excluding special items. * Total Financial Services pre-tax profit ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies, Inc. Patents Advanced Electric Motor Technology Symetron Motor Technology
PROVO, Utah--Jan. 25, 2005--Raser Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:RSTG), a technology licensing company established to develop and license advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, was notified today by the United States Patent and Trademark Office of the issuance of Raser's first U.S. Patent. The issued ... Continue reading
JATO Announces Western Europe Car Market Grows in 2004
Full Year Figures TROY, Mich., Jan. 25 -- With a total of 14,775,541 units registered for the full 12 months -- 1.64% higher than in 2003 -- the Western European passenger car market performed well in 2004, announces JATO Dynamics, the world's leading supplier of automotive industry and marketplace information. Decembe ... Continue reading
Garnier Fructis Signs on With Hendrick Motorsports and NASCAR Star Brian Vickers
Sponsorship Marks the Personal Care Products' 1st Foray Into Racing NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- Garnier Fructis and Hendrick Motorsports today announced a multi-year agreement featuring Garnier Fructis as a major associate sponsor of the No. 25 Chevrolets driven by Brian Vickers in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. The deal marks ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports First Quarter EPS Up 33.7 Percent
OSHKOSH, Wis. Jan. 25, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that net income increased 36.6 percent to $40.6 million, or $1.11 per share, on sales of $644.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. This compares with net income of $29.7 mill ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Landscape of Company Car Market Changes
DUBLIN, Ireland--Jan. 25, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12145) has announced the addition of UK Company Car Data Report to 2008 to their offering The landscape of the company car market has changed considerably in the last few years as a greater proportion of customers move towa ... Continue reading
Chevrolet UK Offers Smartnav at Launch
CRANFIELD, England, January 25 -- Chevrolet launches into the UK market this month with a range of small and medium family cars providing quality, value for money and excellent customer service. As a major feature of its launch into the UK, Chevrolet has chosen Smartnav satellite navigation by Trafficmaster as its appr ... Continue reading
Toyota recalls Lexus sedans in China
BEIJING, Jan. 25 -- Toyota Motor Corp, Japan's leading automaker, said yesterday it started recalling 1,717 Lexus vehicles sold on the Chinese mainland due to possible fuel pump defects. The recall will affect Lexus LS430 sedans made between July 29, 2003, and March 8, 2004, Toyota Motor (China) Limited said in a state ... Continue reading
Pioneer Launches New 2-DIN Entertainment Car Navigation System Carrozzeria Cyber Navi Happy
Tokyo January 24, 2005; JCNN reported that Pioneer has introduced a new model in the Carrozzeria Cyber Navi Happy Line series of hard drive car navigation systems. The AVIC-ZH25MD, due out in mid-February, is a 2-DIN entertainment car navigation system that comes with a 6.5-inch wide touch TFT panel TV, DVD-V, MD and C ... Continue reading
Nissan Releases Note Compact Car in Japan
Tokyo January 24, 2005; Aki Tsukioka writing for JCNN reported that Nissan Motor has announced the domestic launch of the all-new Note compact car. The Note has advanced power strain providing quick throttle response and smooth, powerful acceleration, a fresh exterior design, and a stylish, comfortable, roomy open inte ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and Governor Blagojevich to Announce Plans for Belvidere (Illinois) Assembly Plant
Media Briefing with company executives, government and union officials scheduled January 26 WHAT: Chrysler Group to share details regarding future investment and production plans for the Belvidere, Illinois Assembly Plant, which currently manufactures the Dodge Neon. WHO: Chrysler Group Executives Frank Ewasyshyn - Chr ... Continue reading
Americanization of First Smart Cars Underway by ZAP
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 24 -- Automobile manufacturer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that the first Smart Cars, one of the most fuel-efficient cars in the world, are in the process of being modified to federal automotive standards at a facility in California. The Smart Car Americanized by ZAP, as it is cal ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's 'Suits, Cars and Seminars' Event Nets Hundreds of Suits for Local Charity
* Metro Detroiters supported Chrysler Group's Women's Forum event by donating 1,110 articles of clothing to benefit Jackets for Jobs Inc. in exchange for free auto show admission * DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund also provided $25,000 grant to organization * Jackets for Jobs' clients received makeovers from Beauty Fir ... Continue reading
Baldwin-Tafel Announces Stellar Daytona Driver Line-Up
Baldwin-Tafel Announces Stellar Daytona Driver Line-Up CUMMING, Ga., January 24, 2005 - Baldwin-Tafel Racing will begin its first full season of Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series competition in 2005 with one of the strongest driver lineups in the 43rd Annual Rolex 24 At Daytona. Joining owner/ drivers Jack Baldwin ... Continue reading
AutoZone Recognizes Top Suppliers
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 24 -- AutoZone, Inc. , the nation's leading auto parts and accessories retailer, has recognized two of its manufacturing vendors as the company's Suppliers of the Year. Morse Automotive and Unit Parts Company were recognized for their achievements at the annual AutoZone Vendor Summit. Morse Automot ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Receives Initial Order from Advance Auto Stores
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Jan. 24, 2005--Ocean Bio-Chem announced today that its Star brite subsidiary has received opening orders of approximately $185,000 from Advance Auto Stores (Advance). Advance selected 20 marine line items plus Star brite's new revolutionary Startron Enzyme Fuel Additive for inclusion in its newly ... Continue reading
Mobile Productivity Inc. Acquires AIS/IDENTIFIX From CSK
LAS VEGAS--Jan. 24, 2005--Mobile Productivity Inc. (MPi), a premier automotive repair information and service merchandising provider, announced today the acquisition of Automotive Information System (AIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Inc. AIS is based in St. Paul, Minn., and is the provider of an automotive r ... Continue reading
PHOENIX--Jan. 24, 2005--CSK Auto Corporation announced today that on January 21, 2005, CSK Auto, Inc. (CSK) sold all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Automotive Information Systems, Inc. (AIS), dba Identifix, its wholly-owned subsidiary, to Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPI). AIS provides diagnostic vehicle ... Continue reading
Here We Go - China's Changan Auto's parent eyes exports to US
BEIJING, Jan. 25, 2005; Chinaview reported that US carmaker Ford’s Chinese partner, Changan Automobile Group, looking to escape a price war at home, is drawing up plans to export to overseas markets such as the United States. The parent of Shenzhen-listed Changan Automobile, the country’s third-largest vehi ... Continue reading
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