Subaru Reports January 2004 Sales
Total Sales Up; Forester Records Best Ever January CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today reported January sales of 12,984 units. This total represents a one percent increase f ... Continue reading
Goodyear Accelerates Termination of Shareholder Rights Plan
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to amend Goodyear's shareholder rights plan to accelerate its expiration date from July 29, 2006 to June 1, 2004. This effectively terminates the shareholder rights plan on June 1. "These actions by our board ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Intention to Increase New Loan to $650 Million
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it intends to increase the amount of a new term loan being arranged by JPMorgan and Citigroup from $300 million to $650 million. The new term loan would be an addition to Goodyear's existing $1.3 billion asset-based credit facility. The proc ... Continue reading
Specter Werkes Rolex 24 Wrap-Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley – 248.356.5699 Sonia Soroka – 248.583.9559 Specter Werkes Team Finds Victory In Completion of the 24 Hours #24 Cauley Corvette GTR presented by Highlander Finishes 14th in GT Detroit – February 3, 2004: It would take a lot more than nearly 20 hours of rain t ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Release Earnings on February 18, 2004
ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 3 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that it will report its fourth quarter results after the close of business on February 18, 2004. The Company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on February 18, 2004 which will be made available concur ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Elects New Board Members
DETROIT, Feb. 3 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Henry T. Yang, Chancellor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Mr. Thomas Martin, a retired DaimlerChrysler financia ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. Announces 2.5 Million Share Stock Repurchase Program
DETROIT, Feb. 3 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which AAM may repurchase up to 2.5 million shares of common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions fr ... Continue reading
Ansoft Announces Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 3, 2004--Ansoft Corporation will release financial results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2004, after the market close on Wednesday, February 18. The earnings announcement will be followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST. A webcast of the earnings conference can be accessed on Ansoft's W ... Continue reading
Asia Pacific Aircraft and Engine MRO Market Poised to Take Off
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 3, 2004--The idea of outsourcing non-core maintenance operations is gaining popularity with aircraft operators in the Asia Pacific region -- particularly in the commercial segment -- and is creating opportunities for independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service providers. New analy ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Announces Planned Common Share Offering
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 3 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that it will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement to a shelf registration statement for the public offering of 1,700,000 common shares. T ... Continue reading
MOBILE, Ala.--Feb. 3, 2004--Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. at three hospitals; and -- Increased quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share. Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of healthcare information solutions, today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. The C ... Continue reading
Delphi's Rodney O'Neal Elected to Goodyear Board
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Rodney O'Neal, the president of Delphi Corporation's Dynamics, Propulsion, Thermal & Interior Sector, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . "Rodney has demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout his many business management successes at General Mot ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Continues Acquisition Momentum
Consistent With Aggressive Growth Strategy Company Acquires Franchisees In Greensboro and Aspen TULSA, Okla., Feb. 3 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the continuation of its growth strategy with the acquisition of the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operation in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the ... Continue reading
General Motors Hosts First-Ever Tampa Valet Challenge for Charity
What: Come see valets from Tampa's hottest restaurants, clubs and hotels compete for cash and bragging rights as the city's Best Valet Team. Area valets will showcase their parking prowess through challenging timed parking drills utilizing the latest GM vehicles such as the Cadillac SRX. Teams will help raise funds for ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces January 2004 Sales
72% of January Sales Come From Kia's Mid-Size and Larger Vehicles IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 17,029 units during January 2004. "Following a strong December, we are beginning to see inventory meet demand at our retailers across the country," said Peter M. Butterfi ... Continue reading
Lear Declares First-Quarter Cash Dividend
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Lear Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on March 8, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.c ... Continue reading
National RV Holdings, Inc. Invites You to Join Its Q4/Year End 03 Conference Call on the Web
PERRIS, Calif., Feb. 3 -- National RV Holdings, Inc. invites you to listen to its fourth quarter/year end results in a live broadcast over the internet at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 10th, 2004. The company will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year end results prior to the market open on February ... Continue reading
Pacer International Reports 4th Quarter and Year 2003 Results
CONCORD, Calif.--Feb. 3, 2004--Pacer International, Inc. , the non-asset based North American third-party logistics and freight transportation provider, today reported financial results for the three-and twelve-month periods ended December 26, 2003. For the quarter ended December 26, 2003, net income increased to $11.4 ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 3, 2004--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it has acquired from Dana Corporation its Canadian Engine Management Business. Net sales volume is approximately $10 million U.S. Mr. Lawrence Sills, Standard Motor Products, Chairm ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 3, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, will host its fourth quarter and full year 2003 financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time PHONE: United States, please call 888-428-4479 Internat ... Continue reading
Acura Sets Sales Record for January
TL Sales Up 47.7 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Marking its third consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record January sales of 13,131 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 12,391 set in 2001 and up 25.1 percent versus last year, the division announced today. The all-new 2004 Acura TL posted strong r ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2004 Sales
Company Kicks Off Campaign for All-New 2004 Galant CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported January 2004 sales of 15,821 units, a 33 percent decrease compared to sales in January 2003. "Mitsubishi Motors is heading into 2004 with the strongest product line ever and a new 10 ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Continues Sales Growth to Begin New Year
... U.S. Sales Are Up 11.6 Percent in January Following Record 2003 IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) reports sales continue to expand building on last year's record success. Volvo recorded January sales up 11.6 percent compared to the same period in 2003. There were 10,326 units sold in ... Continue reading
Mazda 'Zooms' Into 2004 with Strong January 2004 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 18,637 units in January -- a 24.7 percent increase versus the same period last year and Mazda's best January since 1985. The increase marks Mazda's fourth consecutive month of double-digit monthly sales increases from the prior yea ... Continue reading
January 2004 Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S.
DETROIT, Feb 3, 2004; Reuters published a list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through January of 2004 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 10.4 percent or 36,730 units to 391,548. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. Model 2004 2003 Pvs ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Extends Aveo Warranty
Detroit, MI - Chevrolet has announced a change to the warranty on its all-new Aveo entry-level car. The Aveo includes a 5-year/60,000 mile warranty on the vehicle's powertrain and 3-year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper coverage. "Aveo is backed by Chevrolet dependability and a nationwide network of more than 4,100 dealers ... Continue reading
GM Reports January Sales of 299,050, Down 2 Percent
Record Sport Utility Sales Up 27 Percent GMC Continues Strong Sales Performance With Another Monthly Record DETROIT – General Motors dealers sold 299,050 new cars and trucks in January, down 2 percent compared to January 2003. GM's truck sales(174,597) were up 13 percent. Car sales (124,453) were down 17 percent. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales for January 2004 Increased Nine Percent
* January Marks Fourth Consecutive Month of Gains * Dodge Durango Year-Over-Year Sales Improve 38 Percent * Jeep(R) Brand Sales Surge 28 Percent over January 2003 * Jeep Liberty, Dodge Neon Set January Sales Records * Uptick in PT Cruiser Sales Helps Chrysler Brand Sales Grow 14 Percent AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 3 -- C ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Sees 62 Percent Increase in January 2004 Sales
BREA, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Powered by an ambitious five-year growth plan and rapidly expanding sales of its new Forenza premium compact and Verona midsize sedans, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) sold 5,099 vehicles in January 2004, representing a 62 percent increase in overall sales compared to January 2003 and g ... Continue reading
Ford January 2004 Sales Results - Isn't It Time For Some Better Advertising Guidance?
F-Series' January sales were 61,979 - up 10 percent compared with a year ago. Sport utility vehicles were up 6 percent compared with a year ago. Ford's overall January sales were down 5 percent on lower sales of passenger cars. DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. ... Continue reading
** A8 L continues strong sales ** AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Audi of America's flagship, the Audi A8 L, continues to sell at a positive pace in January with sales of 410 versus 135 in 2003. Another highlight for the month was the A4 Cabriolet, which added quattro all-wheel drive for the 2004 model year, is up 3.0 p ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Auto Credit Express, (ACE) an industry leader in developing Special Finance departments in automotive dealerships and Internet lead generation, has expanded its' services through the purchase of Alternative Resources and Training, LLC., of Royal Oak, MI., the developer and distributor of the Midw ... Continue reading
David Willemot Appointed Director of Quality at S-Y Systems Technologies, Inc.
-- David Willemot has been appointed director of quality for S-Y Systems Technologies, Inc., a Siemens VDO Automotive and Yazaki North America joint venture company supplying electrical and electronic distribution systems, announced Robert Crumley, president. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.news ... Continue reading
David Willemot Appointed Director of Quality at S-Y Systems Technologies, Inc.
DEARBORN, Mich.--Feb. 3, 2004--David Willemot has been appointed director of quality for S-Y Systems Technologies, Inc., a Siemens VDO Automotive and Yazaki North America joint venture company supplying electrical and electronic distribution systems, announced Robert Crumley, president. Willemot is responsible for the ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference
Roman Krygier, Ford Motor Company's group vice president, global manufacturing and quality, will participate in the Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference being held in Miami Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, February 4. Krygier's presentation, which begins at 8:50 a.m., will address the company's flexible manufacturing ... Continue reading
JOEY MILLER ENTERS $50,000 ROOKIE CLASS
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Mercedes-Benz USA Records 15,169 New Vehicle Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 15,169 new vehicles, down 3.1 percent from last year. Volume for the month was led by the C-Class which recorded its best January ever with 4,763 units sold, a 3.3 percent increase over last year. Several models posted all-time highs for Januar ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Now Available to GM and Honda Customers
SoundGate Device Enables GM and Honda Satellite Radio-Ready Vehicles to Receive SIRIUS LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced a new signal translation devi ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter, Year End Results and Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 3 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2003 fourth quarter and year end financial results on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 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 Inter ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports January Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported sales of 13,205 for the month of January, compared to January 2003 sales of 17,811. ... Continue reading
OnStar-like Communications, In-Car Entertainment, Big Wheels Lead Attribute List in '03 - CNW
BANDON, Ore., Feb. 3 -- Consumers are "buying up" and placing more emphasis on in-car features such as OnStar or similar communications links and entertainment centers, according to CNW Marketing Research's annual "Vehicle Attributes" study. In-car communications surged nearly 16 percent in the past year as an "Extreme ... Continue reading
Scelzi tests HEMI Oakley Dodge in Vegas, heads to Phoenix
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Pre-Season Testing February 3, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net INITIAL TESTS IN VEGAS PRODUCTIVE, SCELZI HEADS TO FIREBIRD RACEWAY FOR MORE LAS VEGAS (Feb. 3, 2004) - Gary Scelzi took tw ... Continue reading
Bazemore shakes down Matco Tools Dodge in Vegas, heads to Phoenix
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Pre-Season Testing February 3, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net INITIAL PRE-SEASON SHAKEDOWN OVER IN VEGAS, BAZEMORE HEADS TO FIREBIRD LAS VEGAS (Feb. 3, 2004) - Whit Bazemore and the Don ... Continue reading
Delphi's Rodney O'Neal Elected to Goodyear Board
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- Rodney O'Neal, the president of Delphi Corporation's Dynamics, Propulsion, Thermal & Interior Sector, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . "Rodney has demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout his many business management successes at General Mot ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's GEM Takes Leadership in Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Market
* Clean, Quiet, Convenient and Cost Effective Transportation * Small Vehicles Have Big Impact in Improving Air Quality * 28,000 GEMs in Use Nationwide; California Is Top Market LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3 -- Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, begins its seventh year in business in 2004 as the clear industry leader in production a ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Telematics Supplier GPSi Announces Financing
Private equity, expanded credit facility will spur growth for Pontiac firm PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 3 -- GPSi, LLC, which supplies telematics systems and services to the automotive aftermarket, today announced it has closed a round of financing that will help accelerate its growth in the $7 billion telematics market. The P ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and ADM Team Up on Biodiesel Research
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 3, 2004--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) with a 35% ownership position in American Biofuels (ABF), has built one of the largest biodiesel plants in the U.S. (see press release dated Feb. 24, 2003). GSPI and ABF will be entering their Gold Award Winning 2001 VW Jetta in the Tour de Sol, an annual ev ... Continue reading
- Year-long anniversary celebration, chopper details at MillerWelds.com/75years APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 3 -- Arc welding, a staple feature of the Discovery Channel series American Chopper because of its eye-catching appeal, becomes the central focus of a two-part episode airing February 9 and 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. To comme ... Continue reading
Hyundai Names Teens for Second Hyundai Investigative Team
CHICAGO, Feb. 3 -- In an attempt to better understand the needs and wants of young consumers, Hyundai Motor America has named a second Hyundai Investigative Team (HIT). The 2004 team is comprised of young women (ages 16-19) and will take place at the Chicago International Auto Show on Thursday, Feb. 5. The HIT program ... Continue reading
Ford's F-Series Truck Posts January Sales Record
* F-Series' January sales were 61,979 - up 10 percent compared with a year ago. * Sport utility vehicles were up 6 percent compared with a year ago. * Ford's overall January sales were down 5 percent on lower sales of passenger cars. DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Ford's F-Series truck posted record January sales of 61,979 ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports January Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 3, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported January total sales of 72,164 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 25.7 percent increase versus January of last year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- January sales for Nissan-brand vehicles were up 27.0 percent when compared to last January, with 6 ... Continue reading
American Honda Starts New Year With Record January Sales
Acura Sets Records With Sales Up 25.1 Percent, TL Up 47.7 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted a new January record for total vehicle sales of 90,173, eclipsing the 2003 record of 90,003 with the daily selling rate declining 3.7 percent due to one additional selling day in 2004. Ja ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Best-Ever January Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever January sales of 143,729 units, an increase of 15.8 percent over the same period last year. "Steady and sustained economic growth continues to be fueled by positive reports from key sectors," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales for January 2004
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 23,738 vehicles for the month of January. "Hyundai set an all-time annual sales record in 2003," said Hyundai's Vice President of National Sales Edward F. Bradley. "However, for 2004, the automobile market remains very competitive. Fortun ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports January Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported weather and inventory-related sales decreases with January sales of 16,135 vehicles, down 19 percent from 19,823 units sold in the first month of 2003. BMW Brand Reports January Sales BMW of North America, LLC reported that inclement ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records 15,169 New Vehicle Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 15,169 new vehicles, down 3.1 percent from last year. Volume for the month was led by the C-Class which recorded its best January ever with 4,763 units sold, a 3.3 percent increase over last year. Several models posted all-time highs for Januar ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports January 2004 U.S. Sales
Best January in History; First Carrera GT Delivered ATLANTA, Feb. 3 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars (Boxster, 911 and Cayenne) in the United States and Canada, announced today its best January in history, with a total of 2,218 sales. The result was up 65 perce ... Continue reading
Maurice Lacroix USA Ends IRL Relationship
ENCINO, Calif., Feb. 3, 2003; Maurice Lacroix Swiss Watches, the Official Watch of the Indy 500; Brickyard 400; Indy Racing League and an Officially Licensed Product of Indy Motor Sports since 2001, has decided not to renew its sponsorship relationship with the Indy Racing League. This decision was announced to retaile ... Continue reading
Nissan U.S. Sales 25% in January 2004
DETROIT, Feb 3, 2004; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. said on Tuesday its U.S. vehicle sales rose 25.7 percent to 72,164 cars and trucks in January. Nissan said its results were boosted by sales of 4,035 of its new Titan full-size pickup truck, and 2,330 of its new Armada full-size sport utility vehicle. Ni ... Continue reading
Subaru January 2004 U.S.Sales Down
DETROIT, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Following are Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in January 2004 vs. the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Jan 2004 Jan 2003 % Change All Vehicles 12,984 12,872 -3.0% Domestic Car 5,761 5,707 -2.9% Domestic Truck 629 642 -5.8% Import Car 2,283 2 ... Continue reading
Audi Canada Sales January 2004
AJAX, ON, Feb. 3, 2004; /CNW/ - Audi sales totaled 386 new units for January 2004. This total comprised: 321 A4's, 19 A6's, 14 A8's, 16 Allroad's, and 16 TT's. During the Canadian International Autoshow, taking place in February, Audi will be showing six new vehicles - the 3.2L TT quattro(R), S4 Cabriolet, S4 Sedan and ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Canada January 2004 Sales
AJAX, ON, Feb. 3 /CNW/ - Volkswagen Canada Inc. sold 1246 units during January. ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks -- Final 2003 Financial Results
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Feb. 03, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Volvo Trucks' deliveries rose by eight percent in 2003, totalling 75,300 trucks. The improved result stems from the success of the new Volvo FM, Volvo FH, Volvo NH and Volvo VN. ``An excellent year. The significant rise in profits in 2002 continued into 2003, and we have a ... Continue reading
BERWYN, Pa.--Feb. 3, 2004-- IDS Scheer to Help Leading Automotive Remarketer Deploy mySAP Financials to Streamline Real-Time Transactions IDS Scheer North America, the leading provider of business process excellence services and tools, today announced a major customer win in the automotive industry with Onlane Inc.'s s ... Continue reading
Trafficmaster, Europcar and Mercedes Benz in First of its Kind Satellite Navigation Partnership
CRANFIELD, England, February 3 -- A three way partnership between leading journey management company, Trafficmaster, Europcar, the global provider of mobility services and Mercedes Benz, will provide car rental drivers with Smartnav, the latest satellite navigation system that dynamically guides motorists around traffi ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation legt Ausgabekurs für Stammaktie fest
LIVONIA, Michigan, February 3 -- Die TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation gab heute die Festlegung des Ausgabekurses der 24.137.931 Stammaktien auf 28,00 US-Dollar pro Aktie bekannt. Die Stammaktien werden von heute an an der New Yorker Börse New York Stock Exchange) unter dem Symbol "TRW" gehandelt. (Logo: http://www. ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Fija Precio de Oferta Pública Inicial de Acciones Ordinarias
LIVONIA, Michigan, 3 de febrero /PR Newswire/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. anunció hoy que ha fijado el precio de su oferta pública inicial de 24.137.931 acciones ordinarias en US$28 por acción. Las acciones ordinarias comenzarán a negociarse hoy en la Bolsa de Nueva York bajo el símbolo "TRW". (Logo: http://w ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Personnel Appointments For Delphi Integrated Service Solutions
TROY, Mich., Feb. 3 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the appointment of three new directors in sales and marketing, operations and engineering for Delphi Integrated Service Solutions, part of Delphi Product & Service Solutions. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Doug Parnell is appointed di ... Continue reading
First Advantage Corporation Announces Acquisition of MVRS, Inc.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 3 -- First Advantage Corporation , a global risk management solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of motor vehicle records vendor MVRS, Inc. of Baton Rouge, La. The addition of MVRS increases the market share and resource depth of First Advantage's Motor Vehicle Records division ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive to Webcast Fourth-Quarter Conference Call
NOVI, Mich.--Feb. 3, 2004-- Live Webcast on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. ET Tower Automotive Inc. will host a live Webcast of its 2003 fourth-quarter and year-end results conference call on Thursday, February 12, at 11 a.m. ET. To access the presentation, go to the company's Web site at www.towerautomotive.com, select ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Prices Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
LIVONIA, Michigan, February 3 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it has priced its initial public offering of 24,137,931 shares of common stock at US$28.00 per share. The common stock will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TRW". (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
ACS Awarded BPO Contract Renewal With the State of Louisiana
DALLAS, Feb. 3 -- ACS , a premier provider of business process and information technology outsourcing solutions, announced today that it has signed a business process outsourcing (BPO) contract renewal with the State of Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) to continue providing an array of document management ser ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports to Manufacture Signal Light Caps for Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3 -- Diamond Powersports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced today that its creative team has just completed the development of their new Billet Signal Light Caps. These new light caps will be manufactured for Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki sportbikes. The New Billet Signal Cap is jus ... Continue reading
ATLANTA & LOS ANGELES--Feb. 3, 2004-- istart Program Tools and Support Facilitate GoldPocket's Application itaas, the premier provider of iTV services for the digital cable TV industry, and GoldPocket Interactive, the largest provider of real-time two-way interactive programming, announced today that GoldPocket has suc ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Fourth Quarter and 2003 Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Feb. 3, 2004--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2003. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2003 were $102.0 million, a 47% increase from sales of $69.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2002. Teccor Electronics, which was acquired on July 7, 2003, co ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 2, 2004--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors announced that it will showcase several of its newest and most progressive LED products in the "Hyundai HCD8" concept vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show, February 4-15. These LED products successfully highlight the performance scalability of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors' port ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 2, 2004-- -- LED Lighting Provides Industry First: Instrument Panel Color Choices -- LEDS Also Offer Reduced Power Consumption and Meet Lead-Free Metallization Required In 2006 "Environmentally Friendly" Products OSRAM Opto Semiconductors announced today that several of its innovative and high-performance ... Continue reading
PR: Binary Visions Releases Link Logger Version 2 Firewall Logging Tool
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Binary Visions Releases Link Logger Version 2 Firewall Logging Tool CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 3, 2004 -- Hackers and worms and viruses... oh, my. Users of Linksys, Netgear and ZyXEL routers and firewalls are safer than the average Windows user, but most still don't know just how much activity their f ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Selects New President and Board of Directors Member
PROVO, Utah--Feb. 3, 2004--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTC BB: RSTG) (the "company") announces that it has elected John Ritter as a member of the company's board of directors and has appointed Ritter as president of the company. Ritter, who will report to the company's CEO, Kraig T. Higginson, will manage all operations. ... Continue reading
Reliability Incorporated Reports 2003 Results
HOUSTON--Feb. 3, 2004--Reliability Incorporated today announced a net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 of $1,861,000 or $.29 per diluted share, on revenues of $697,000. Results for the fourth quarter of 2002 were a net loss of $1,421,000 or $.22 per diluted share, on revenues of $453,000. Revenue for the ye ... Continue reading
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--Feb. 3, 2004--Hilton HHonors(R), one of the world's leading guest reward programs, recently added Alamo(R) Rent A Car to its list of partners. HHonors members now earn 250 bonus points when they rent from Alamo Rent A Car in conjunction with a stay at any participating HHonors hotel worldwide. "N ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Prices Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 3 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it has priced its initial public offering of 24,137,931 shares of common stock at $28.00 per share. The common stock will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TRW". (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/200 ... Continue reading
Valeo's High Performance G5 Clutch Facings Meet New European Environmental Regulations
PARIS, France, February 3 -- Valeo's new range of G5 clutch facings for car and commercial vehicle applications, now being supplied to OEMs worldwide, represent a major success for the company's multi-million euro research and development program which has been focused on meeting the stringent demands of new European e ... Continue reading
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Feb. 3, 2004--Westinghouse Digital Electronics, dedicated to making digital entertainment devices available to mainstream consumers, today announced that its line of 30-, 27-, 20- and 15-inch LCD TVs are available through MITO Corp. Based in Elkhart, Ind., MITO is an electronic entertainment c ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Third-quarter Financial Results
TOKYO, Feb. 3 -- DENSO Corporation, parent company of Southfield, Mich.-based DENSO International America, Inc., today announced global financial results for the third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2003: * Consolidated net sales of 639.1 billion yen (US$6.0 billion) totaled 53 percent of the company's original estimate at the ... Continue reading
New Truck Title Fueled by Millions of Enthusiasts
Launch of 'TEN Magazines' TRUCKS' is a Product of Its Online Enthusiast Community CORONA, Calif., Feb. 3 -- As a result of enthusiast growth and participation online, TEN Magazines has released an exciting new publication called, TEN Magazines' Trucks. "This publication is excitingly different from any other truck maga ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2003 Results
COBURG, Ore., Feb. 3 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today reported revenue for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2004. Fourth quarter earnings per share were 37 cents, on record quarterly revenue of $322.9 million. Net income for the fourth quarter was $11.0 million. Operating income for the fourth quart ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. Reports Improved Sales and Earnings for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2004
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 3, 2004--Edelbrock Corporation today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2004 second quarter and first six months ended December 25, 2003. For the quarter ended December 25, 2003, revenues increased to $31,741,000 from $31,015,000 in the same period of fiscal 2003. Net income for the secon ... Continue reading
Noble International Reaches Five-Year Labor Agreement With UAW at Warren Facility
WARREN, Mich., Feb. 2 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble") reached a five-year agreement with Local 155 of the United Auto Workers ("UAW") union, which represents members of Noble's workforce at its Warren, Michigan facility. Noble's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Emmitt, stated, "We are very pleased to reach this agre ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Announces 2003 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings
- Company reports above-guidance earnings of $0.13 per share in the fourth quarter and earnings of $0.48 per share for the year. - Sales of $190.0 million for quarter and $711.1 million for year surpass 2002 levels. - Company expects to increase earnings 80% - 95% in 2004. ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 2 -- Coachmen Industries, ... Continue reading
Lexus to Show the All-New GS Sedan and RX 400h Luxury Hybrid SUV At the Chicago Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Lexus will display its third generation GS series luxury sport sedan and the world's first luxury hybrid SUV, the RX 400h, at the Chicago Auto Show. Both vehicles make their world premier early this year. The all-new more powerful GS will showcase the industry's most advanced technology and ... Continue reading
Action Performance Reports First Quarter 2004 Results - Revenues Down Profit in 2003- Loss In 2004
PHOENIX--Feb. 2, 2004-- Funline Unit Makes Strong Contribution in its First Quarter as an Action Company Action Performance Companies, Inc. , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion, and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter. The company r ... Continue reading
Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Sonata and Santa Fe Named '2004 Car Book Best Bets'
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2 -- Four of the six Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. (two-thirds of the Hyundai vehicle lineup) were named "2004 Car Book Best Bets" by publishers of The Car Book 2004. The entry-level Hyundai Accent, the top-selling Elantra model, the midsize Sonata sedan and the Santa Fe sport utility ... Continue reading
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SFCI Adds New Chrome Wheel Repair Process
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 2, 2004--Surface Tech Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFCI) announced today that a collaborative effort with HKI Inc. has resulted in a contract for exclusive world wide use and distribution of its newly developed proprietary chrome repair solution. This product will allow SFCI to expand its current patented aut ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Calendar Year Pricing
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 2 -- Effective February 2, 2004, Mercedes-Benz USA will increase the prices of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the United States by an average of 1.2 percent across the model line-up. Despite an increase in technological advances and features across the model range, 17 percent of the company's models, in ... Continue reading
Leading Consumer Publication Names Acura TL Best Performing Upscale Sedan
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 2 -- The 2004 Acura TL was rated the top upscale sedan by a leading source for information on consumer products and services. The redesigned TL topped the BMW 330i, the Lexus ES330, the SAAB 9-5, and the Volvo S60 in a series of tests including acceleration, braking and safety, measuring overall ... Continue reading
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