AutoNation To Present At Raymond James Conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 25 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will air a live audio web cast on Monday, March 1, 2004 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida. AutoNation's Chief Financial Offi ... Continue reading
Decoma announces financial results for fourth quarter & year end 2003
Sales up 22% in the fourth quarter and 15% for the full year CONCORD, ON, Feb. 25 -- Decoma International Inc. (TSX:DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. Financial Highlights -------------------- Three Months Year Ended December 31, Ended December ... Continue reading
PIAA USA Rolls Into the Road Wheel Market; Introduces Six Performance Designs for Cars, SUVs
BEAVERTON, Ore., Feb. 25 -- PIAA Corporation, a world leader in performance aftermarket products, has entered the highly competitive road wheel market with the introduction of six stylish, performance-oriented wheel designs, announced company Executive Vice President Richard Churchill. The wheels are targeted at the hi ... Continue reading
Fitch Expects to Rate DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2004-A 'AAA'
NEW YORK--Feb. 25, 2004--Fitch Ratings expects to rate DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2004-A as follows: -- $380,000,000 Class A-1 1.0725% Asset-Backed Notes 'F1+'; -- $427,000,000 Class A-2 1.41% Asset-Backed Notes 'AAA'; -- $366,000,000 Class A-3 2.00% Asset-Backed Notes 'AAA'; -- $282,000,000 Class A-4 2.58% Asset-Backe ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Brake and Powertrain Components Group Receives ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , announced today that all facilities in its Brake and Powertrain Components Group have achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002 (with design) Certification, from the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), a worldwide consortium of automotive manufacturers and trad ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 25, 2004--Key Automotive Group (KAG) today announced that, effective immediately, Daniel Ajamian has been named president and chief operating officer of its affiliate, Key Safety Systems, Inc. KAG also announced that Tim Nelson has been promoted to president and chief operating officer for ... Continue reading
Champion Spark Plugs Power Kenseth to Photo-Finish Win in Subway 400
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Defending NASCAR Winston (now Nextel) Cup series champion Matt Kenseth, driving the #17 Ford powered by Champion(R) spark plugs, edged Kasey Kahne by .0138 seconds to win Sunday's Subway 400 at North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham, N.C. Kenseth's victory returned "The World's Favorite Spa ... Continue reading
Top U.S. Limousine Services Are in Fresno, Denver, Boston and Freehold, NJ
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2004--The nation's top limousine services were honored as Operators of the Year at the Limousine & Chauffeured Transportation Show held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas. Category winners included Concorde Limousine, Freehold, N.J. (Robert Bellagamba); Touch of Class Limousine, F ... Continue reading
SONTAG ANNOUNCES ASA NATIONAL TOUR PLANS
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Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Mercedes-Benz Dealership in Sacramento, California
Company Also Expands in Arkansas STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 25 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Sacramento from Von Housen Automotive Group. The dealership currently generates revenues of approxima ... Continue reading
President and CEO of AAA to Address the Detroit Economic Club About Traffic Safety
DETROIT, Feb. 25 -- Robert Darbelnet, President and CEO, AAA, will speak to Detroit Economic Club (DEC) members and guests on Monday, March 8, 2004. The event will be held at Hyatt Regency, located in Dearborn, and will run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Darbelnet's speech is titled: "The Highway Epidemic: Condition Crit ... Continue reading
FDNC Champs Get Toyota Atlantic Tests
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Schnitzer Steel to Add Three Stores to Its Pick-N-Pull Auto Parts Business
PORTLAND, Ore.--Feb. 25, 2004--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. ("Schnitzer") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, PNP Auto Parts Canada Co., signed definitive agreements to buy the assets and will lease the sites of three self service used auto parts stores in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta and Kelowna, Br ... Continue reading
State Officials and Professional Truck Drivers Demonstrate Safety Measures for Arizona Drivers
Mack Truck's Program Visits Phoenix to Save Lives on Arizona Highways Thousands of Vehicles Travel I-10 Through Phoenix Each Day. Most Automobile Drivers Were Never Taught What They Can Do to Avoid Initiating an Accident With a Tractor-Trailer. Who: Arizona State Representative Gary Pierce, professional truck drivers, ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter and 2003 Financial Results
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 25 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. For the year, net income from continuing operations was $50.5 million, or $1.55 per share, before ... Continue reading
TROY, Michigan, February 25 -- Oxford Automotive, Inc. ha anunciado hoy que debido a las dificultades técnicas que se produjeron el pasado 19 de febrero durante la teleconferencia , se realizará una nueva teleconferencia acerca de los resultados del tercer trimestre finalizado el 31 de diciembre de 2003, también se ... Continue reading
AAA President and CEO to Speak at Detroit Economic Club March 8
AAA President to Focus on Traffic Crashes as Public Health Threat WHAT: Robert L. Darbelnet, President/Chief Executive Officer of AAA, the nation's largest organization for motorists, with more than 46 million members, will be the speaker at the Detroit Economic Club luncheon Monday, March 8. Darbelnet's speech, titled ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Begins Exchange Offer for All Its Outstanding 9 1/2 Percent Senior Notes Due 2010
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 25, 2004--Cummins Inc. announced today that it had commenced an offer to exchange new 9 1/2 percent Senior Notes due 2010 (the "new notes") for all of its outstanding unregistered 9 1/2 percent Senior Notes due 2010 (the "original notes"). The interest rate on the original notes is currently 10 1/2 ... Continue reading
Smirnoff Ice Salutes Kenseth Victory at Rockingham
Mr. Consistency Silences Critics With Photo Finish Win STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 25 -- Smirnoff Ice, proud sponsor of Matt Kenseth and No. 17 Roush Racing, congratulates the team for their heart- pounding NASCAR NEXTEL Cup win on Sunday at the North Carolina Speedway. "This is for everybody who thought we couldn't lead lap ... Continue reading
Ford Brings Back a Fast Fiesta
A new Ford performance road car is born, the Fiesta ST. Due to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next week, the new Fiesta ST is a hot hatch for drivers looking for distinctive styling and great performance. Fiesta ST will be the first of Ford’s ‘Sports Technologies’ models to carry a new ST badge, ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Release Second Quarter Earnings on March 3
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 24 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will release results for the second fiscal quarter ended February 14, 2004, before market open on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Steve Odland, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will host a one hour conference call on Wednesday, M ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Feb. 24, 2004--Copart, Inc. today reported results for the second quarter ended January 31, 2004. Copart earned net income of $17,367,800 in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 on revenues of $92,634,900. This quarter's net income is 26% higher than the $13,756,500 earned in the same period of fiscal 2 ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Driver Dan Wheldon 2004 Toyota Indy 300 Fact
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Lexus Eyes First Prototype Win at Homestead
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 24 -- After a runner-up finish in its series debut at the Rolex 24 of Daytona, Lexus hopes to move up one spot in this weekend's Rolex Series Daytona Prototype race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of the Toyota Indy 300 weekend. Lexus prototypes finished second, fourth and six among the 1 ... Continue reading
Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott Names New President
-- Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott (SBRA) is pleased to announce the election of Carole C. Wedge, AIA, LEED, as President of the 180-member firm effective March 1. She succeeds Oliver W. Egleston, AIA, who has served as President since 2001. Ms. Wedge, who joined SBRA in 1986, was named a Principal in 2000 and f ... Continue reading
Team 7-Eleven Driver Tony Kanaan 2004 Toyota Indy 300 Fact Sheet
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XM Satellite Radio Driver Bryan Herta 2004 Toyota Indy 300 Fact S
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--AAA WHAT: Robert L. Darbelnet, President/Chief Executive Officer of the 46-million-member AAA/CAA federation, will be the speaker at the Detroit Economic Club's luncheon Monday, March 8. Darbelnet's speech, entitled "The Highway Crash Epidemic: Condition Critical," will tie in to the topic "Safe Roads," the World Hea ... Continue reading
POINT ROBERTS, Wash.--Feb. 25, 2004--Actionview International, Inc. ("ActionView") (OTCBB:AVWI) has secured an initial installation of its 4'x 6' backlit scrolling sign system at the Showcase Store of Canada's largest automotive and hardware products retailer. With 450 stores coast-to-coast, the Retailer is the best-kn ... Continue reading
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants Introduces New Synthetic Turbine Oil
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2004-- -- New Lubricant Ideal for Modified Aviation-Type Gas Turbines Used in Power Generation and Marine Propulsion -- ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants, a leading provider of industrial lubricants and reliability solutions, today introduced a new synthetic turbine oil that significantly exce ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce February 2004 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's February sales. WHO: Gary Dilts, Senior Vice President - Sales WHEN: Tuesday, March 2, 2004 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., EST WHERE: Teleconference: 1-800-857-0714 Domestic Teleconference: 1-210-795-9123 International Call Leader: Kevin L. McCormick Password: Sales D ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today the retirement of Michael A. Mitchell, President, Global Commercial Operations, effective Friday, February 27, 2004. The Company's customer business units and global product and technology development group will now report directly to Chairman and Chi ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Rolling Right on Through the Hard Times, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--Feb. 25, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Findlay, Ohio) is determined not to get caught in the crush of tire manufacturers moving operations to the Orient, and has instituted some aggressive plans to increase ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Launches ``Month Or More'' to Serve Growing Market for Extended Rental Periods
ST. LOUIS--Feb. 25, 2004-- New rental plan offers cost savings and added convenience for leisure and business motorists alike For snowbirds or contract employees, and from Minneapolis to Miami, renting vehicles for extended needs has never been more convenient or easier on the pocketbook. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North A ... Continue reading
HERZLIYA, Israel & LONDON--Feb. 25, 2004--G-Connect Ltd, a supplier of IP service creation products and solutions to the Internet market, and Friendly Europe Ltd., a specialist distributor to European ISPs and Telcos, today announced that they have signed a mutual distribution agreement for G-Connect's POPgate and POPm ... Continue reading
-- When you actually see a Hummer on the road you might think to yourself, "sure it looks like it could climb mountains and cross rivers, but that guy will probably never even take it off-road!" Well think again. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2004-- Commercial Truck Market's Increased Focus on Safety Is Driving Force Behind Growth in Sales Iteris, Inc., the operating subsidiary of Iteris Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA)(OTCBB:ITRSB), today announced that fiscal year-to-date sales of its breakthrough Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ... Continue reading
SmarTire Signs New US Distributor for Motorcycle Product
Nichols Motorcycle Supply joins growing distributor base for next generation SmarTire product www.smartire.com OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, Feb. 25 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced it has signed an agreement with Nichols Motorcycle Supply Inc. to distribute SmarTire's innovative second generation mot ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Participate in Raymond James & Associates Institutional Investors Conference
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 25, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that Chairman Roger Penske will be a presenter at the Raymond James & Associates Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida. The presentation is scheduled to occur from 4:00 p.m. unt ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 25, 2004--As wet weather covers the state, slick and flooded roads threaten to wreak havoc for drivers. Motorists having to drive in wet weather should slow down, allow more space between cars while driving and not try to pass through deep pools of water at flooded intersections. If involved in an acc ... Continue reading
Peugeot at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show
407 SW- the alter ego The quickening pace of changing lifestyles generates new sociocultural trends that overturn established principles, including our relationship with the car. Anticipating these profound movements, Peugeot constantly adapts its different product ranges in all market segments. Peugeot has created a n ... Continue reading
Goodyear Radials Beat Competitor by 56% in USAF F-16 Test
SINGAPORE, Feb. 25 -- In a head-to-head battle for tire business on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the United States Air Force notified The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company that its radial aviation tires won a USAF performance shootout with a major competitor. Goodyear Flight Radials beat a Michelin radial tire design by 56 p ... Continue reading
AASCO Motorsports Ready For South Florida
AASCO Motorsports Ready For South Florida ANAHEIM, CALIF., February 25, 2004 - The transporter left AASCO Motorsports' Southern California shop on Sunday for the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series' Grand Prix of Miami. It was the fifth trek to Florida this year for the Dennis Aase-owned team. The first two round-tr ... Continue reading
Lexus Eyes First Prototype Win at Homestead
February 25, 2004 -- Torrance, CA -- After a runner-up finish in its series debut at the Rolex 24 of Daytona, Lexus hopes to move up one spot in this weekend's Rolex Series Daytona Prototype race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of the Toyota Indy 300 weekend. Lexus prototypes finished second, fourth and six amo ... Continue reading
Authenex to Support Microsoft ISA Server 2004
SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 25, 2004-- Authenex Announces AOne(TM) BETA Release to Support Microsoft ISA 2004 and Provide Customers with Strong Two-Factor Authentication Today at RSA Conference 2004, Authenex, a leading provider of affordable and strong authenticated e-security applications, announced that its BETA release of ... Continue reading
Intel COO Outlines Wireless Strategy at 3GSM World Congress
CANNES, France--Feb. 25, 2004-- Otellini Predicts Co-existence of Multiple Broadband Wireless Technologies, Shows New Multi-Mode Reference Platform for Cell Phones Intel President and COO Paul Otellini today outlined Intel's plans for the growing wireless silicon market, focusing on the co-existence of broadband wirele ... Continue reading
ProQuest and Kia Motors America Sign Exclusive Data Access Agreement
ProQuest will Publish an Electronic Parts Catalog for Use in Kia Dealerships in the United States RICHFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- ProQuest Automotive announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA). Within this multi-year agreement, ProQuest Automotive will publish an electronic parts ca ... Continue reading
Vantex Oil, Gas and Minerals Ltd: Spectacular Gold Discovery in Temiscamingue Area, Quebec
ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec--Feb. 25, 2004--Under the supervision of Mr. Daniel Kelly, an independent consulting engineer for Vantex Oil, Gas and Minerals Ltd,(TSX VENTURE:VTX) drill hole LE04-70, that was targeted to test the nature of the gold mineralization encountered on line 1+50 West (BC zone) during previous drilling ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Delivering Production Power Components to Ford for Fuel Cell Hybrid Focus FCV
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2004--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA), Torrance, California, a developer and manufacturer of electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, announced today that it has received a purchase order and will commence delivery of production high voltage power conversion systems (HPC) f ... Continue reading
Delphi Expands Reach of New Tube Welding Technology
TROY, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Delphi Corp. announced that Annular Deformation Resistance Welding, ADRW, reduces welding cycle time by as much as 80 percent and cuts overall material and capital costs. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The process creates atomically bonded joints through the def ... Continue reading
Isuzu Launches CV Telematics, The Mimamori-kun Online Service
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Isuzu Launches CV Telematics, The Mimamori-kun Online Service Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 25, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Isuzu Motors Limited begins sales of commercial vehicle telematics, the Mimamori-kun online service from February 25, 2004 in Japan. The unconventional service, ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2004--The awards season is upon us, and Americans are abuzz about a hot new category: best movie for in-vehicle viewing on a road trip. The recently released "Quest for the Perfect Road Trip" survey -- sponsored by Nissan North America, maker of the Quest minivan -- reveals adults' top DVD pic ... Continue reading
Oki Electric Licenses ARM Technology for Digital Consumer and Automotive Applications
CAMBRIDGE, England and TOKYO, Feb. 25 -- ARM , the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions, and Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. , one of the leading system-on-chip (SoC) providers in Japan, today announced that Oki has licensed the ARM946E-S(TM) microprocessor core for use in dig ... Continue reading
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Toyota, Guangzhou Automobile Perform Groundbreaking Ceremony for Engine Production Company in China Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 25, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO., LTD. (Guangzhou Automobile) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION held a groundbreaking ceremony tod ... Continue reading
DENSO Increases Motor Sports Team Sponsorships for 2004 With Investment in F1 and World Rally
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> DENSO Increases Motor Sports Sponsorships for 2004 Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 25, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Today Japan-based DENSO Corporation announced its motor sports sponsorship plan for the 2004 season. DENSO has been sponsoring motor sports since 1971. This year, DENSO wil ... Continue reading
Executive Changes at Land Rover North America: Wendy Replaces Bow who Replaces Smith
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 25 -- Land Rover North America announces changes in the Land Rover Marketing department. Pete Wendy is appointed Relationship Marketing Manager and Natalie Bow is appointed Advertising and Media Manager, both reporting to Andrew Polsinelli, General Manager of Marketing Communications for Land Rover ... Continue reading
Combination of Fuel Cells' Energy Generation Capabilities With Ultracapacitors' Energy Storage and Power Delivery Characteristics Optimize System Size and Cost SAN DIEGO, Feb. 25 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Hydrogenics Corporation to collaborate on in ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, Oh. - The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, an all-new premium small car featuring an expressive design and dynamic driving experience, has strong ties with the Cleveland area. The design manager of the Cobalt, Phil Zak, is a native of Cleveland and a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art. Also, the Cobalt will be ... Continue reading
Grammer AG Plans Automotive Competence Center
AMBERG, Germany, Feb. 24 -- Grammer AG will establish a $47- million automotive competence center in its plant at Amberg-Immenstaten. The facility will open in late spring and allow Grammer to accelerate prototype development while continuing to provide superior quality and support for its customers worldwide. The new ... Continue reading
ArcaEx Driver Dario Franchitti 2004 Toyota Indy 300 Fact Sheet
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Copart Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Feb. 24, 2004--Copart, Inc. today reported results for the second quarter ended January 31, 2004. Copart earned net income of $17,367,800 in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 on revenues of $92,634,900. This quarter's net income is 26% higher than the $13,756,500 earned in the same period of fiscal 2 ... Continue reading
TROY, Michigan, February 25 -- Oxford Automotive, Inc., gab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen aufgrund der technischen Schwierigkeiten während der für den 19. Februar 2004 angesetzten Konferenzschaltung eine weitere Konferenzschaltung zur Diskussion der Resultate von Oxford Automotive, Inc., im dritten Quartal zum ... Continue reading
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