NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES – NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION SOUTH GEORGIA MOTORSPORTS PARK FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 PERSISTENT RAIN WASHES OUT QUALIFYING AT SOUTH GEORGIA MOTORSPORTS PARK CECIL, Ga. –The opening ... Continue reading
Latest NHTSA Recalls Include Saturn and Mitsubishi
Report Date : June 3, 2005 at 09:58 PM New Information Added Since : May 24, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: INTERNATIONAL / 3200 2006 INTERNATIONAL / 4000 2006 INTERNATIONAL / 7000 2006 INTERNATIONAL / 8000 2006 Manufacturer : INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V241000 Recall ... Continue reading
GM Recalling Nearly 300,000 Saturn Sedans, Wagons Because of Problems With Brake, Tail Lights
WASHINGTON June 3, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Friday it would recall nearly 300,000 Saturn L Series sedans and wagons because of problems with brake and tail lights. The problem could make it difficult for the driver of another vehicle to realize the Saturn's brakes were ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Investor Presentation to Be Available on Web Site
PHOENIX--June 3, 2005--Members of the senior management team of CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, plan to make a presentation at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New York on Tuesday, June 7, 2005. The presentation will be webcast, and the s ... Continue reading
Harbour Consulting to Amend North American Revenue per Vehicle Measure in Harbour Report 2005
DETROIT, June 3 -- Harbour Consulting discovered today a minor discrepancy in one of the graphs included yesterday in unveiling The Harbour Report North America 2005. As a result, Harbour asks all media to please refrain from using the graph titled "North American Average Transaction Price" in news reports being develo ... Continue reading
Diesel Engine Manufacturers Will Begin Landmark Emissions Testing Program to Help Assure Cleaner Air
CHICAGO--June 3, 2005--The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) today announced a landmark emissions testing program for heavy-duty diesel vehicles that will help assure lower emissions and cleaner air throughout the United States. EMA's members, together with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the C ... Continue reading
Ford Announces New and Expanded New Car and Truck Incentives
DETROIT June 3,2005; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford said it was offering cash rebates for the first time on several new cars and sweetening incentives on its slow-selling Explorer SUV. The move came after the second-largest U.S. automaker on Wednesday reported its 12th straight month of declining ... Continue reading
SME Introduces The Total Manufacturing Experience
DEARBORN, Mich., June 3 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announces The Total Manufacturing Experience -- a new, one-of- a-kind manufacturing event -- to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on March 27-30, 2006. The Total Manufacturing Experience will draw leaders from key industries, including a ... Continue reading
Parvus Joins American Public Transportation Association
SALT LAKE CITY--June 3, 2005--Parvus Corporation today announced it has become a member of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., as a business member. At the same time, Parvus announced that it will be exhibiting at the International Public Transportation Expo 2005 (" ... Continue reading
Coates Spherical Rotary Valve Engine EPA Testing
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.--June 3, 2005--Coates International, Ltd. has completed the No. 3 CSRV (Coates Spherical Rotary Valve) V-twin air-cooled 1600cc motorcycle engine for its affiliate company Coates Motorcycle Company (CMC) and put this No. 3 motorcycle with CSRV engine installed through the E.P.A. tests for emissions, ... Continue reading
Diabetes Motorcycle Run June 12th
The following is a PSA we hope you will include in your Open Road Radio Show this Sunday evening, June 5th. Thanks for any consideration you give this. "The Jerseypine Cruisers Motorcycle Club is sponsoring the Spirit of Sandy Memorial Run for Diabetes on Sunday June 12, 2005, rain or shine. The event is AMA sanctioned ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive to Web Cast Presentation at 2005 NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum
MCLEAN, Va., June 3 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, announced today that its Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, David Kay, will make a web cast company presentation at the 2005 NAREIT Institutional Investor Forum in New York City on T ... Continue reading
CarMax Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to National Program to Promote Child Booster Seat Safety
RICHMOND, Va., June 3 -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) a $100,000 grant for its National Partnership on Booster Seat Safety program. In April 2004, the CarMax Foundation prov ... Continue reading
DP Technology Corp. holds its annual ESPRIT World Conference 2005 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Camarillo, Calif.-June 7, 2005- Demonstrating the latest in CAM technology, DP Technology Corp. holds its reseller and end-user conference this week in Phoenix. The conference is geared to provide in-depth, cutting-edge training for ESPRIT resellers and leading customers on DP's new product release ESPRIT 2006, making ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV to Be Featured on Upcoming Episode of John Ratzenberger's Made in America
Episode Airs Nationally in June on the Travel Channel RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 3 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, will drive into the spotlight as a featured company in an upcoming episode of the nationally syndicated show, John Ratzenberger's Made in America, airing on the Travel Channe ... Continue reading
Former Tier-One Executive and Federal Agent Now Leads Tricon Security Group
DETROIT, June 3 -- The board of directors of Tricon Security Group announce the appointment of Raymond T. Kawakami as President and CEO. Tricon Security Group is a certified minority alliance partner of RSIG Security Group, Southfield, MI. Kawakami brings a wealth of corporate management experience at the highest level ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--June 3, 2005--Loyola Financial Services, an Independent Investment Banking Services firm, announced today that it has launched a major awareness program focusing on American Commerce Solutions, Inc. www.aacssymbol.com (OTCBB: AACS). American Commerce Solutions, Inc. is a multi-industry holding company with t ... Continue reading
Moeller Design & Development Announces 15-Year Benchmark
SEATTLE--June 3, 2005--Moeller Design & Development, a leading product development company, today announced its 15-year benchmark of service in the rapid prototyping industry. "Emerging technologies have made manufacturing more innovative and exciting than ever before with prototyping processes remaining fundamental in ... Continue reading
CALABASAS, Calif.--June 3, 2005--National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) , a leading provider of quality and conformance testing and managed services, announced today plans to release financial results for its fiscal 2006 first quarter ended April 30, 2005 at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern) on Monday, June 13, 2005, followed by a c ... Continue reading
NVLA Presents Jerry Frick of Ford Motor Co. with the Samuel J. Lee Memorial Award
NVLA Presents Jerry Frick of Ford Motor Co. with the Samuel J. Lee Memorial Award PHILADELPHIA--June 3, 2005--The National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) presented Jerry Frick, Director of Corporate and Government Sales Operations for Ford Motor Company's North American Fleet Operations, with its Samuel J. Lee Memo ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 3 -- The Department of Environmental Protection, AERC Recycling Solutions, Bethlehem Apparatus Co. Inc., Clean Air Council, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Pennsylvania Automotive Recycling Trade Society and Steel Recycling Institute invite automobile recyclers to participate in Pennsylva ... Continue reading
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla.--June 3, 2005--PODS (R), Inc. ("PODS"), a leading provider of mobile storage and moving solutions for residential and business customers, is pleased to announce that the Company recently served its 300,000th customer. This number includes reservations for long, short and interim storage as well as ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--June 3, 2005--Several subsidiaries of The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies (Progressive) today filed suit against the owners and operators of All-Care Chiropractic P.C., a Philadelphia-based medical provider that the companies allege has been carrying out schemes in Pennsylvania designed to defrau ... Continue reading
Remote Dynamics, Inc. Announces $2.5 Million Private Placement
RICHARDSON, Texas--June 3, 2005--Remote Dynamics, Inc. , a leading provider of telematics-based management solutions for commercial fleets, today reported that it signed a stock purchase agreement for the proposed sale of $6.5 million of preferred stock and common stock purchase warrants in a private placement transact ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18506 ) has announced the addition of Continental: Company Profile 2005 Edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Continental AG is the second-largest automotive supplier in Europe ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Federal Mogul Voluntarily Filed for Financial Restructuring
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18567 ) has announced the addition of Federal Mogul: Company Profile 2005 Edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal Mogul employs 45, ... Continue reading
Robbins & Myers to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets 2005 Industrial & Automotive Conference
DAYTON, Ohio, June 3 -- Robbins & Myers, Inc. announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter C. Wallace, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kevin J. Brown, will be presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets 2005 Industrial & Automotive Conference on Wednesday, June 8, at the Boston Pa ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--June 3, 2005--The Rockwell Automation board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 cents per share on its common stock, payable September 6, 2005 to shareowners of record at the close of business on August 15, 2005. The board also approved two amendments to the company corporate governance guid ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, June 3 -- The Latin American Association (LAA) is proud to announce that its 17th Annual Latin Fever Ball will be held Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead. The Latin Fever Ball is Atlanta's premier black tie event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). La ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, June 3 -- SmartOps Corporation, the leading provider of enterprise-class inventory optimization solutions, announced today that Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer products companies, will be implementing SmartOps' Multistage Inventory Planning & Optimization (MIPOTM) solution in North America to ... Continue reading
Teams Using UGS Technology Add First Place Finishes at Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600 and NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals to List of 2005 Victories PLANO, Texas, June 3 -- Andretti Green Racing, Hendrick Motorsports and KB Racing are three different teams competing in three different racing leagues, yet all three teams have tw ... Continue reading
California Girls Valet Parking Opens in Beverly Hills
The All-Female Valet Service Costumes Its Drivers in Camisoles, Bikinis and Lingerie BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 3 -- Take 50 of LA's beautiful and sexy ladies. Add a rigorous training program in safety. Add guest service administered by a former hotel manager. Add a city that loves sex appeal. Viola ... you have Calif ... Continue reading
SMITH, CLAUSON WIN THURSDAY AT SPEEDROME; RAIN WASHES OUT FORD FOCUS FEATURE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 3, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 05-117 SMITH, CLAUSON WIN THURSDAY AT SPEEDROME; RAIN WASHES OUT FORD FOCUS FEATURE Bobby Smith of Camby, Ind. and Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. took 50-lap features Thursday in the weekly “Thursday Night Thunder” series at the Blos ... Continue reading
Vincentric Launches Online Automotive Cost-of-Ownership Tool
Vincentric Launches Online Automotive Cost-of-Ownership Tool for Clients, Media BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - June 2, 2005 - Vincentric, a leading automotive data compilation and analysis firm, is now offering clients and media online access to VinbaseT, its data warehouse containing over 5,000,000 automotive ownership ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Sued for Defective Switch Causing Mississippi House Fire
OXFORD, Miss., June 3 -- A lawsuit filed in Federal Court in Oxford, Mississippi, by attorneys Smith, Phillips, Mitchell & Scott, charges Ford Motor Company with responsibility for a fire that destroyed the home of Olive Branch, Mississippi residents Gary and Teresa McRoberts, according to attorney Robert Morris of the ... Continue reading
Laura Thompson Named Vice President of Business Development for Goodyear
AKRON, Ohio, June 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Laura Thompson vice president of business development reporting to Darren Wells, senior vice president of business development and treasurer. The move was effective June 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "In her new ro ... Continue reading
Washington DC June 3, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that vehicle “black boxes” are receiving support from a growing number of highway traffic safety advocates, but awareness of the high-tech recording devices is slow to reach members of the general public, according to a report in USA Today. As part o ... Continue reading
VW Anticipates Fourth Quarter Sales Revival
Washington DC June 3, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Europe’s largest automaker, Volkswagen AG said this week it expects sales in the U.S. to turnaround in the final quarter of the year when the upcoming Jetta and Passat models are introduced to the market, reports The Detroit Free Press. The new Jetta ... Continue reading
Volvo Honors Local Hero With a New Car Every Three Years for Life
SALT LAKE CITY, June 3 -- A local hero from West Jordan, Utah, yesterday received a "thank you" to last a lifetime: a complimentary new Volvo car every three years for the rest of her life. Earlier this year, celebrity judges named Hope Bevilhymer, 27, "America's Greatest Hometown Hero" in the third annual Volvo for li ... Continue reading
NVLA Presents Jerry Frick of Ford Motor Co. with the Samuel J. Lee Memorial Award
PHILADELPHIA--June 3, 2005--The National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) presented Jerry Frick, Director of Corporate and Government Sales Operations for Ford Motor Company's North American Fleet Operations, with its Samuel J. Lee Memorial Award at the association's 2005 Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, ... Continue reading
Scion Racing Makes Its Debut at Moroso Motorsports Park
TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 -- Scion is entering the motorsports arena with Scion Racing and has partnered with Sport Compact drag racing stars Christian Rado of WORLD Racing and Leslie Durst of Horizon Motorsports. Rado and Durst, both 29, will campaign Scion tC competition vehicles in a series of NHRA and NDRA national ... Continue reading
Court Approves $10 Million Class Action Settlement Against Spitzer Auto Dealer
CLEVELAND, June 3 -- A $10 million settlement was approved by Judge David Matia in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court yesterday on behalf of 74,000 Ohio consumers. This brings to an end five years of litigation involving a $97.50 fee Spitzer inserted, as a preprinted line item, into its Buyers Agreement. The Class ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - June 3, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 3 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 303,851 units, up 1.0 percent from the 300,856 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 7,186,571 v ... Continue reading
BETHESDA, Md., June 3 -- When it comes to your vehicle's safety, brakes top the list of systems that need regular checking. The Car Care Council advises motorists to be aware of the warning signals when brakes need maintenance or replacement. In recognition of June being National Safety Month, the Car Care Council is o ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: What is the Future of Diesel in the US Passenger Vehicle Segment?
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18563) has announced the addition of A Global Market Review of Diesel Technology And Markets, With Manufacturer Forecasts To 2010 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH) It is no accident ... Continue reading
A Different Kind Of Volkswagen - Stanley The Wonder Car
By Carey Russ Meet Stanley. Stanley is a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. But Stanley is not like other 2004 Volkswagen Touaregs. Its not just that Stanley is powered by a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder turbodiesel engine. There are plenty of so-equipped Touaregs in Europe, if not North America, so that's not the difference. ... Continue reading
2005 Honda Insight CVT Hybrid Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Honda Insight CVT With the recent turmoil in the world's oil markets, and consequent rising gasoline prices, gasoline-electric hybrids are more popular than ever. They've gone from being the province of techie early-adopters to become trendy statements by people who could affo ... Continue reading
Swedish Truckmaker Volvo Recalls 13,000 Trucks Worldwide for Steering Failure
STOCKHOLM, Sweden June 2, 2005; The AP reported that Swedish truck and bus maker Volvo AB confirmed Thursday it is recalling 13,000 trucks worldwide because of a risk of steering failure. The problem was discovered after an accident last spring, and the company notified its garages in February that it would recall the ... Continue reading
WAYNE, N.J.--June 3, 2005--BP Lubricants USA Inc. announces the Castrol(R) Tection Extra(TM) "Big Honkin' Truck Makeover." One Grand Prize winner will receive an internal, external and communication makeover valued at $50,000 for their vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds (Class 3-8). First prize is a trip for two ... Continue reading
NHTSA Looks Into Possible Prius Software Glitch
Washingrton DC June 3, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it looking into reports of a possible software glitch that would force Toyota’s popular Prius hybrid sedan to stall when traveling at highway speeds, reports The Detroit News. ... Continue reading
GM's Oshawa #1 is Most Productive Assembly Plant in North America
FOR RELEASE: 2005-06-02 CONTACTS GM's Oshawa #1 is Most Productive Assembly Plant in North America GM Leads seven of 13 segments; three out of top five assembly plants overall Most improved manufacturer for last five years; improves 22 percent DETROIT– The General Motors Corp. Oshawa #1 plant in Ontario, Canada i ... Continue reading
OnStar by GM is Only Multiple Winner of Telematics Update Awards
Three of the industry's top accolades awarded to OnStar DETROIT – OnStar by GM captured three of this year’s Telematics Update Awards, making it the only multiple winner in the 2005 judging and an eight-time winner in the award’s three-year history. Running alongside the biggest and most influential t ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.04 Per Share
Board of Directors Approves New Share Buyback Program MORGAN HILL, Calif., June 3 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) , one of North America's largest suppliers of aftermarket replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV) and marine industries, today announced its Board of ... Continue reading
Cross Lander Aro Built Vehicles at First-Ever U.S. Dealer Meeting
MIAMI--June 3, 2005-- U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Romanian Ambassador and Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs, and Almost All of the Company's 148 U.S. Dealers Were on Hand for Vehicle's First Official Drive on U.S. Soil Cross Lander Chief Executive Officer, John Perez, announced today that the company su ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Lower Gas Prices for Seventh Straight Week
LOS ANGELES--June 3, 2005--Despite a record number of Southern California drivers making Memorial Day weekend getaways, which often drives up gas prices, motorists were paying less at the pump for the seventh consecutive week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average pric ... Continue reading
Shepard Wins at SSP on Thursday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shepard Gets First SSP Sprint Car Win of the Season on Thursday Newberrytown, PA (June 2, 2005) – Jeff Shepard raced to his first Susquehanna Speedway Park win of the season in Thursday evening’s 25-lap feature on ... Continue reading
Mazda Develops World's First Steel and Aluminum Joining Technology Using Friction Heat
Hiroshima, Japan, June 2, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has developed the world's first direct spot joining technology to join steel and aluminum. This new technology was first employed in 2003 in the development of the Mazda RX-8 sports car that used friction heat to join separate aluminum sheets. Th ... Continue reading
USAC SPEEDROME KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 2, 2005 Indianapolis, Indiana Blossom Chevrolet Indianapolis Speedrome Presented by Traderindiana.com & Wheels & Deals “Thursday Night Thunder” FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Brent Beauchamp (#11 B & B), 2. Jonathan Hendrick (#68 Hendrick), 3. ... Continue reading
Krohn/TRG - Watkins Glen 6h preview
third-plus Krohn Racing/TRG is ready for a six-hour Rolex Sports Car Series race at Watkins Glen International, after conducting a successful test on the 3.37-mile grand prix road course. Jörg Bergmeister of Langenfeld, Germany, enjoyed his first laps on the New York track, driving the No. 66 Pontiac-powered Riley Mk ... Continue reading
home track TRG drivers Marc Bunting and Andy Lally would appreciate some repeat action during the six-hour Rolex Sports Car Series race at Watkins Glen International on June 12. Bunting, of Monkton, Md., and Lally, of Dacula, Ga., won the SGS class at Watkins Glen in 2004, took the standings lead and went on to win the ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Announces Exchange Agreement
WATERBURY, Conn.--June 2, 2005--Hometown Auto Retailers Inc. (OTCBB: HCAR) today announced that it has entered into an exchange agreement with the New England subsidiaries of Hometown Auto and various members of the Shaker family. Pursuant to the agreement, Hometown Auto will organize a new corporation to be called Sha ... Continue reading
USAC SPEEDROME REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS:
June 2, 2005 Indianapolis, Indiana Blossom Chevrolet Indianapolis Speedrome Presented by Traderindiana.com & Wheels & Deals “Thursday Night Thunder” FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Andrew Burnett (#6x Lucas), 2. Lee Stark (#21 Stark), 3. Ted Young (#2 Young), 4. Alex Nuetzel (#117 Nuetzel), 5. ... Continue reading
A 100-member DENSO Team Joins Rouge Rescue 2005
Employees to Help Restore Southfield Sections of Rouge River WHEN: Saturday, June 4. 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come any time between 8 a.m. and noon. WHO: Working with the City of Southfield Forestry Division, a team of 100 DENSO employees and their families will be participating in the 35th Annual Rouge River Cleanup. 1 ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- AMECA (Automotive Manufacturer Equipment Compliance Agency) announces it has extended accreditation to CTCV to test automotive Safety Glass and Safety Glazing Materials. Only technically proficient, professional laboratories which maintain a record keeping system with a calibration program and hav ... Continue reading
World Premier Concept Car to be Unveiled WASHINGTON, June 2 -- DaimlerChrysler will host a dynamic demonstration of its commitment to America during a two-day Washington event. WHAT: Please join DaimlerChrysler, the world's largest automotive employer, in the nation's capitol for a unique demonstration of its commitmen ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--June 2, 2005--First Acceptance Corporation , Nashville-based retailer, service provider and underwriter of non-standard personal automobile insurance, said today that its president and chief executive officer, Steve Harrison, will present at the Sandler O'Neill Financial Services Conference in New Yor ... Continue reading
KENT, Wash. and DAYTON, Ohio, June 2 -- Flow International Corporation , www.flowcorp.com, the world's leading supplier of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet products, and Motoman Inc. (www.motoman.com), a western hemisphere leader in robotic automation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric Corporation (NIKKEI: 65 ... Continue reading
Internal Revenue Service Requests Adjustment to ISC's Fiscal 1999 and 2000 Tax Depreciation Expense
- Company Expects to Appeal Decision - - Adverse Resolution Would Not Have Material Impact on Results of Operations - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 2 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced it has received a report from the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") requesting downwar ... Continue reading
Iteris Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results
ANAHEIM, Calif.--June 2, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leading provider of traffic optimization and safety technology products and services, today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005. For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005, Iteris Inc. (the Company) reported net sales an ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--June 2, 2005--United States District Court Judge Aleta Trauger recently ruled that Bosch Automotive Systems violated the rights of some 36 workers who were terminated when Bosch closed its Hendersonville plant over 5 years ago. The judge found that Bosch ran afoul of the Employee Retirement Income Sec ... Continue reading
BOSTON--June 2, 2005--Teradyne, Inc. announced MediaTek, one of the world's top fabless companies, has expanded its use of the FLEX(TM) platform at both final test and probe for new high-volume consumer devices. Teradyne(R) FLEX systems are testing next-generation storage devices used in consumer electronics. The selec ... Continue reading
- Reports sales on net-of-core-value basis - Nine month numbers for FY 05 to be released shortly - Anticipates positive business outlook LOS ANGELES, June 2 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA" or the "Company") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, today a ... Continue reading
Navistar Confirms Details for Second Quarter Conference Call
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--June 2, 2005--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, confirmed today that it will hold a live audio web cast Thursday, June 9, 2005, at 10 a.m. Central Daylight Time, to discuss financial results and busine ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Post Notes from O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 POST RACE NOTES: 17th annual O'Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX May 26-29, Heartland Park Topeka, Topeka, Kan. TOP FUEL * Dave Grubnic, of Brisbane, Australia, raced to his first career victory in his eighth career appearance in a T ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Organizational Changes
WARREN, Mich., June 2 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") today announced changes to the management structure of its Noble Metal Processing ("NMP") subsidiary to support the ongoing growth of the Company. Effective June 6, 2005, Steve Prue will assume the role of Vice President, Noble Advanced Techn ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--June 2, 2005--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, is expanding its presence in Phoenix. Construction of its newest dealership, Lexus of Chandler, is currently underway. Located at Ray Road and the Interstate I-10 freeway, the new Lexus dealership is a companion ... Continue reading
Visteon Recognizes Outstanding Suppliers For Contributions to Value-Based Supply Chain
Freescale Semiconductor named Global Visteon Important Partner of the Year VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 2 -- Visteon Corporation recognized 18 "Best In Class" suppliers at its annual Visteon Important Partner (VIP) awards program today at Visteon Village in Van Buren Township, Mich. Visteon named Freescale Semicondu ... Continue reading
Workhorse's 100,000th Chassis Marks Six Years of Groundbreaking Innovations
UNION CITY, Ind., June 2 -- Workhorse Custom Chassis marked a major milestone Wednesday as it celebrated the 100,000th chassis to come off its production line since it began operations in 1999. In that time, Workhorse has become the leading manufacturer of Class A (bus-style) motor home chassis. According to 2004 R.L. ... Continue reading
VIENNA, Va.--June 2, 2005--KFWB (http://www.kfwb.com), Los Angeles' station for news, traffic and weather, The Mobile Media Company (www.mobilemedia.com), Westwood One and 3United Mobile Solutions (www.3united.com), today announced the launch of the KFWB Traffic On Demand service that will help listeners dodge the infa ... Continue reading
California Leaders React to EPA Decision on Ethanol Waiver
FRESNO, Calif., June 2 -- Pacific Ethanol, Inc. , announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today denied the State of California's petition to waive the Clean Air Act requirement that federal reformulated gasoline (RFG) contain at least two percent oxygen by weight. The following individuals r ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Names Vice President and Corporate Controller
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--June 2, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that John Noll has joined the company as vice president and corporate controller. Noll brings 30 years of financial expertise in corporate and public accounting to DURA Automotive. Noll will be responsible for all aspects of DURA's ac ... Continue reading
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 2 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Don Johnson as Chairman, in addition to his roles as President and CEO, replacing Mike DuBose who has retired from the Board. The Board also named Mike Jordan to the newly-created position of Lead Direc ... Continue reading
USAC SPEEDROME FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS
USAC SPEEDROME FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 2, 2005 Indianapolis, Indiana Blossom Chevrolet Indianapolis Speedrome Presented by Traderindiana.com & Wheels & Deals “Thursday Night Thunder” HEAT RACE: (10 laps) 1. Andy Baber (#27 Start to Finish), 2. Rex Norris III (#63 Norris), ... Continue reading
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