2005 Concours D'Elegance at Cranbrook
Rain, Rain Go Away By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Rain, rain go away. Come again some other day. That was the lament Sunday morning on the beautiful campus of the Cranbrook Educational Community, one of the nation’s premier art and educational institutions, about 25 miles north of Detroit. Anxious collectors and o ... Continue reading
Big Mother is Watching: Discrete Wireless Announces Official GPS Teen Tracking Distributor Network
Keep Teen Drivers Safer, Lower Insurance Costs, Send Driving Directions, Reduce Vehicle Theft ATLANTA, July 27 -- Atlanta-based Discrete Wireless, Inc. a leading provider of GPS Vehicle Tracking Systems, today announced their official Teen Tracking Dealer Network, a new program for coordinating Discrete Wireless distri ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Seat Belt Use Reaches Record High of 83.3 Percent
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 27 -- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., announced today that seat belt use in Pennsylvania for 2005 has reached more than 83 percent, the highest rate seen since PennDOT began surveying usage in 1988. "While we are encouraged by the increase in t ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Promotes Dave Amundsen to Vice President of Finance
ATLANTA, July 27 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, announced the appointment of Dave Amundsen to Vice President of Finance. In his new role, Amundsen will oversee the groups responsible for financial planning and analysis and will continue to oversee the groups he was responsible for in his ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, July 27 -- Atlanta-based Discrete Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of GPS Fleet Management Systems, today announced that Long Island, New York-based Hub Truck Rental Corporation has selected Discrete Wireless as its GPS Fleet Management provider. Hub will be using the Discrete Wireless Marcus(R) GPS system t ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Declares Quarterly Dividend; Elects New Director
MILWAUKEE, July 27 -- Directors of Johnson Controls today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.25 per common share. The dividend is payable September 30, 2005 to shareholders of record September 9, 2005. Johnson Controls has paid consecutive dividends since 1887. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/ ... Continue reading
Michael E. Maroone Joins AutoNation's Board of Directors
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 27 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael E. Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer of AutoNation, to the Board of Directors of AutoNation. With Mr. Maroone's appointment, the Board of Directors n ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) Will Build Fourth Model Line: Porsche Panamera(R)
Board Approves Four-Door Sports Coupe for 2009 Launch ATLANTA, July 27 -- The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, gave their approval today for the development and production of another Porsche model line. To be called Panamera, the new car will be a premium-class sp ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive to Build North American Vehicle Development Test Track in Locke Township
LIVONIA, Mich., July 27 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that its Kelsey-Hayes Co. subsidiary plans to build a vehicle development test track slated to begin operation as early as fall, 2006 in Locke Township, Michigan. The proposed facility won approval by the Locke Township Planning Commission at its ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--July 27, 2005--The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, gave their approval today for the development and production of another Porsche model line. To be called Panamera, the new car will be a premium-class sports coupe with four seats, four doors, and a choi ... Continue reading
ABB Japan Orders Braintech Software for Two Japanese Automakers
- ABB Introduces New Trueview(TM) Seam-Sealing System - SEATTLE, July 27 -- Braintech Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BRHI) , a leading provider of vision guided robotic, ("VGR") software solutions, announced today that it has received two separate orders each for two similar eVisionFactory(TM) (eVF(TM)) solutions from strategic ... Continue reading
Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. To File Second Quarter Reports on August 3rd
VENTURA, Calif.--July 27, 2005--Affinity Group Holding, Inc. and Affinity Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that they intend to file on August 3, 2005 their Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. The reports will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company has s ... Continue reading
Amerigon Announces Second Quarter and Six-Month Results Release and Conference Call Date
DEARBORN, Mich., July 27 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced plans to release its second quarter and six-month results on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern), and to host a conference call at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) that same day. Conference Call Toll free dial-in number: 1-800-253-6872 International d ... Continue reading
Diodes, Inc. Introduces Innovative New Product Platform of Application Specific Complex Arrays
Line of Complex Arrays Provide Relay Driver and Voltage Regulator Functionality in Cost-Effective, Single Package Solutions WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 27 -- Diodes Incorporated, , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, today announced the introduction of a new product platform ... Continue reading
Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable August 26, 2005
CLEVELAND--July 27, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation's Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.31 per common share, payable on August 26, 2005 to shareholders of record on August 8, 2005. Eaton has paid dividends on common shares every year since 1923. Eaton Corpor ... Continue reading
FARO to Present at Adams Harkness' 25th Annual Summer Seminar
LAKE MARY, Fla., July 27 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. announced today that it will deliver a presentation at Adams Harkness' 25th Annual Summer Seminar in Boston. Jay Freeland, President and COO, and Greg Fraser, Executive Vice President, are scheduled to present to institutional investment representatives on Wednesday, ... Continue reading
ING Vysya Life Welcomes New Partner in Exide Industries
BANGALORE, India, July 27 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- ING Vysya Life Insurance Co Ltd. (ING Vysya Life) today confirmed that Exide Industries Ltd. (Exide) is set to become a major shareholder and partner as the business continues to expand its market share and premium income across India. Exide will acquire the 49.13 per ce ... Continue reading
MID-SEASON REVIEW FROM ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR LEADER: TIMO GLOCK
I am happy right now to be driving in the Champ Car World Series. The series is very competitive and has some of the best drivers in the world. The race events are hard, in the sense that you have to be on the edge and give over 100% every time you roll out of the pit lane. I think that Champ Car has found a great mix ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21452) has announced the addition of World Commercial Vehicles 2005 to their offering Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in CV, with featured topics including: - Corporate strate ... Continue reading
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DUBLIN, Ireland--July 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21447) has announced the addition of World Commercial Vehicles to their offering. Commercial Vehicles is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings in CV, with featured topics including: - Corporate strategy - ... Continue reading
RouteOne Canada Adds RBC Royal Bank to Its Credit Application Service for Auto Dealers
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and TORONTO, July 27 -- RouteOne Canada, a joint venture undertaken by DaimlerChrysler Services, Ford Motor Credit Company and General Motors Acceptance Corporation, announced today that it will add RBC Royal Bank to its web-based credit application management system. The move will make it easie ... Continue reading
Tire Cord Manufacturing Plant Expansion Underway in Tennessee, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--July 27, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Bridgestone Metalpha U.S.A. Incorporated has begun construction on a $45 million expansion. For details, view the entire article by subscribing to Industrialinfo.com's Premium Industry News at http ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts and Parts Train Implement High-Tech Phone System
Includes VoIP and Other State-of-the-Art Features CARSON, Calif., July 27 -- U.S. Auto Parts, the nation's leading Internet direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories, and Parts Train, the top online rapid response supplier of truck and car parts for consumers, auto-body shops ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: A.S.V., Inc. Announces Its Second Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call Webcast
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--July 27, 2005--A.S.V., Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: A.S.V., Inc. Second Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call Webcast When: July 28, 2005 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Where: http://www.vcall.com/EventPage.asp?ID=92799 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above ... Continue reading
World Fuel Services Corporation Conference Call Advisory
MIAMI, July 27 -- World Fuel Services Corporation invites you to participate in a conference call with its management team to discuss the Company's results for the second quarter 2005. WHEN: Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at 11:00 AM EDT TELEPHONE NUMBER: (888) 343-7143 (within the US and Canada) / (415) 537-1891 (Interna ... Continue reading
Mazda Sells Over 70,000 Vehicles in China in First Half of Calendar Year 2005
Hiroshima, Japan, July 27, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - For the first time ever, Mazda Motor Corporation has exceeded 70,000 unit sales in China over a six-month period, with 70,357 Mazda vehicles retailed during January-June 2005. This reflects an increase in sales of 53.6 percent over the same period last year, showing Ma ... Continue reading
Abu Dhabi Group Buys Stake in Ferrari
Rome July 27, 2005; The AP reported that the Italian investment bank Mediobanca SpA said Wednesday it has agreed to sell 5 percent of luxury sports carmaker Ferrari SpA to Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Co. Mubadala, an investment group controlled by the government of the Abu Dhabi emirate, will acquire the stake for ... Continue reading
TELL CITY, Ind., July 27 -- ATTC Manufacturing, Inc. -- a subsidiary of Aisin Takaoka Company, Ltd. - announced today plans for the third expansion of its state-of-the-art automotive machining operation. With construction scheduled to begin in September, the company will invest $35 million over the next four years for ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Reports Second Quarter and First Half Results
VAN NUYS, Calif.--July 27, 2005--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2005, and reported second quarter net income in line with management's prior guidance and analysts' expectations, prior to a favorable adjustment to the effective tax rate ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, China, July 27 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that Aziz Aghili has been appointed vice president of Commercial Marketing and Business Development for the company's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) Asia/Pacific operation. This new role is in addition to Aghili's current vice president responsibilities for th ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: WJ Targets Double Honors in Sonoma
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net <mailto:jgknapp@tmgsports.net> WJ Targets Double Honors in Sonoma GM Performance Parts Driver to be Inducted into Infineon Raceway's Wall of Fame Sugar Hill, Ga., July 26, 2005 - Prior to Sunday's final eliminations of this weekend's NH ... Continue reading
GIVATAYIM, Israel, July 27 -- Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: NXUSF), a leading provider of stolen vehicle retrieval services in Israel, Argentina and Mexico, and a leading provider of road side assistance and towing services in Israel, announced the appointment of Mr. Ofer Lior, Chief Executive Offi ... Continue reading
Mobile Crossing Ships WayPoint 200 Portable Navigation System
Full Featured GPS Has One Touch Traffic and Weather, Safety Features, and Bluetooth Satellite Receiver SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 27 -- Mobile Crossing has begun shipping the WayPoint 200, a GPS navigation system that helps drivers find and reach their destination effectively through traffic and weather reports and numero ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2005 Profits
COBURG, Ore., July 27 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the leading manufacturers of motorized and towable recreational vehicle products, today reported revenues and earnings for its second quarter ended July 2, 2005. Second quarter earnings per share, on a diluted basis, were 3 cents versus last year's second quart ... Continue reading
TOKYO, July 27 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2005. First Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2005 totaled JPY 110.6 billion (USD 1,000 million), a decrease of 3.1% from the c ... Continue reading
AutoVIBES: Vehicle Shoppers Say 'Not Likely to Buy in the Absence of Incentives'
Study Finds Vehicle Purchase Timing, Make/Model Selection Affected by Incentive Offers IRVINE, Calif., July 27 -- Consumer dependency on new-vehicle incentives has reached an all-time high according to AutoVIBES, a monthly automotive study from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research tracking cons ... Continue reading
McClenathan Looks For Top Fuel Glory at Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 McClenathan Looks For Top Fuel Glory at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - With 28 Top Fuel victories, Cory McClenathan is no stranger to the winner's circle, but the popular driver has faced an eight-year drought when it comes to victories at Infineon Raceway. ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Second-Quarter 2005 Results
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 26 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , today reported revenues of $196.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, up 107% compared to $94.5 million in the prior-year period. Operating income for the second quarter was $25.8 million, a significant increase over $(0.2) million reported f ... Continue reading
Featherlite Reports $1.1 Million Second Quarter Net Income
CRESCO, Iowa--July 26, 2005--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers, transporters and luxury motorcoaches, today reported net income of $1.1 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. This compares with net income of $1.5 million, o ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports Record 2005 Second Quarter Results
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--July 26, 2005--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the second quarter of 2005, representing 47 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income, before cumulative effect ... Continue reading
Carrier Boyz Racing: McClenathan wants to win for his sponsor FRAM and Autolite
CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 18TH ANNUAL NHRA FRAM AUTOLITE NATIONALS INFINEON RACEWAY - SONOMA, CALIF. JULY 29-31, 2005 McClenathan wants to win ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Record Second Quarter
Record Earnings and Sales, New Products Highlight Quarter WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 26 -- Drew Industries Incorporated continued its string of record quarters led by sales and earnings growth in both its recreational vehicle and manufactured housing segments. Drew reported a 15 percent increase in sales and record profi ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Back Home Again, Again In Indiana
Jimmy Kite Back Home Again, Again In Indiana CLERMONT, IND., July 26, 2005 - Jimmy Kite will return to the state of Indiana and to one of his favorite short-tracks on Thursday, August 4th. The 29 year-old from Stockbridge, Ga. will make his third start of the season driving the No. 5 Westcon Elevator/ Westcon Racing Bl ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio 2005 Firestone Indy 400 Fact Sheet
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
Motorcity Consulting, Inc. Announces Company Name Change
TROY, Mich., July 26 -- Motorcity Consulting, Inc. announces that effective immediately it will change its name to AUTOMOTIVE WHO'S WHO(R), Inc. AUTOMOTIVE WHO'S WHO(R), Inc. publishes the well-known AUTOMOTIVE WHO'S WHO(R) - North American Original Equipment Supplier Directory, which includes the AUTOMOTIVE WHO'S WHO( ... Continue reading
Deal provides new automobile finance investment opportunities for Bank of America and committed source of funding for full spectrum of active retail auto contracts for GMAC Detroit; Charlotte, NC - General Motors Acceptance Corp. (GMAC), the financial services subsidiary of General Motors Corp. , and Bank of America to ... Continue reading
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