WHAT: ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative MObility), the world's most advanced humanoid robot, will conduct exclusive demonstrations for invited local school children at the Florence City-County Civic Center on Friday, April 11, courtesy of Timmonsville-based Honda of South Carolina. Members of the media are invited to ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 4 -- AutoNation, Inc. today announced that it is evaluating alternatives for engaging an independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. AutoNation's Audit Committee, which is responsible for appointing the Company's independent auditor, made the decision due to the recent ... Continue reading
CarMax Directors Elect Two New Board Members
RICHMOND, Va., April 4 -- CarMax, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has elected William S. Kellogg and W. Robert Grafton to membership on the board. In January 2003, Mr. Kellogg retired as chairman of the board of Kohl's Department Stores after a 36-year career with the company, during which he led Kohl' ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 4 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that, following discussions with certain of its creditors, it has moved to further extend the deadline for submitting votes on its Plan of Reorganization from April 4, 2003 to April 28, 2003. The Company also requested that the hearing on c ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--April 4, 2003--Alcoa Highlights of the quarter: -- Income from continuing operations was $0.23 per diluted share versus a loss of $0.15 in the previous quarter and income of $0.22 in the year-ago quarter -- Revenue was $5.11 billion, up from both the prior and year-ago quarters -- Gross margin expanded sequ ... Continue reading
Swedish Fashion Drives into L.A.: Ylva Liljefors ``Trapped Under Ice'' Makes West Coast Debut
LOS ANGELES--April 4, 2003--Volvo Cars North America joins the Swedish Consulate General in welcoming up-and-coming Swedish apparel designer Ylva Liljefors to L.A. for the preview of her Fall/Winter 2003 line, "Trapped Under Ice." Volvo will co-host a Media Cocktail Reception and preview of her latest designs at the Sw ... Continue reading
Transpro Receives United Way Community Heroes Award
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--April 4, 2003--Transpro, Inc. announced today that it has been named the recipient of the United Way's first Community Heroes Award. Ms. Hart D. Caparulo, President and Chief Professional Officer, United Way of Greater New Haven, presented the award to the Company, at the 2002 Community Spirit and Vol ... Continue reading
UGN, Inc. Names Protko Director of Human Resources
CHICAGO, April 4 -- CM Protko has been named director of human resources for UGN, according to Peter Anthony, president and CEO. In this capacity, Protko will utilize his more than 25 years of experience to supervise more than 1,200 team members at four facilities. As director of human resources, Protko is responsible ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Plans to Exit Leasing in New York
DEARBORN, Mich., April 4 -- Ford Credit today announced that it plans to exit automobile leasing in New York in early July 2003 in response to an outdated law that holds leasing companies responsible for accidents involving their leasing customers. New York's vicarious liability law has resulted in large payouts by lea ... Continue reading
Notes from the Schumacher Racing Funny Car team
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 4 of 23 SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway April 4-6, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501 NOTES, QUOTES AND MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS GARY SCELZI, OAKLEY TIME BOMB DODGE STRATUS R/T FUNNY CAR: Scelzi gets back in a Top Fue ... Continue reading
Inergy Automotive Systems to Build New Plant in Kitakyushu, Japan
Inergy Building New Plant to Address Production Increase TOKYO, April 4 -- Inergy Automotive Systems, the Paris-based manufacturer of plastic-fuel systems, today announced it will build a new 50,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in the Kitakyushu-City Airport Industrial Park. The company will begin building the fa ... Continue reading
Land Rover G4 Challenge Stage One, East USA
Eastern USA Stage Summary SPRINGFIELD, Mass., April 4 -- Five days, three New England states, more than a thousand miles, and 21 competitive elements later, the first stage of Land Rover's round-the-world G4 Challenge produced its first set of results on Thursday, with three week-long stages to go, each in a different ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Raises April Incentives on '03 Models
Mitsubishi Motors North America Announces 0% Financing for 60 Months CYPRESS, Calif., April 4 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America today announced a new retail marketing program, effective through April 30 -- 0% financing for 60 months on the 2003 Montero, Eclipse, Galant, Montero Sport and Diamante. For the Lancer and E ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Brazilian GP-First Qualifying
Brazilian Grand Prix - FIRST QUALIFYING 4th April 2003 Weather: Wet, 21°C Air, 21°C Track Interlagos (BRA). A very wet track and changing weather conditions influenced today¹s first qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. This was the first wet qualifying session since the new FIA rules came into forc ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Invades Long Beach Streets
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2003 TRANS-AM SERIES INVADES LONG BEACH STREETS LONG BEACH, Calif. ‹ If the finish of last year¹s Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach was any indi ... Continue reading
BURLINGTON, Mass.--April 4, 2003--Pass & Weisz of Burlington, Mass. announces their special "Rock the Service Bay" launch party to celebrate the arrival of the new Porsche -- the Cayenne. The launch party, which is open to the public, will be held on Saturday, April 5 at the Pass & Weisz dealership on Rte. 3A in Burlin ... Continue reading
Gold Bond Resources, Inc. Retains Maxim Group, LLC. as Investment Banker
STAFFORD, Texas, April 4 -- Gold Bond Resources, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GOBM) today announced that it has retained Maxim Group, LLC. ("Maxim"), a New York based investment bank, to provide a broad range of investment banking, strategic and financial advisory services. "The engagement of Maxim represents an important ste ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Acquisition of Wichita Insurance Pool Inc. In Wichita, Kansas
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 4 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Wichita Insurance Pool Inc. located in Wichita, Kansas. Conveniently located near downtown Wichita, the 30-acre facility will leve ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Junior Clippers Participate in Basketball Tournament And Celebration What: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks (LACRP) are hosting a fun-filled afternoon at the Mitsubishi Junior Clippers JAM, a mini basketball tournament and e ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 4, 2003; Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 351,273 units, down from the 351,950 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 4,54 ... Continue reading
Peter J. Corrigan Elected Executive VP, COO of Prestolite Electric
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--April 4, 2003--Prestolite Electric Incorporated today announced the election of Peter J. Corrigan to the newly-created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to P. Kim Packard, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Corrigan will assume responsibility for the w ... Continue reading
Parking Lot In Italy: Make Love Not Litter
ROME April 2, 2003; Reuters reported that the Tuscan town of Vinci, best known for its Renaissance artist son Leonardo, is renovating a parking lot to become the nation's first Love Car Park, complete with soft lighting and receptacles for condoms. "We're just recognizing that young people love each other," said Mayor ... Continue reading
Winston Cup Series Licenses New Featherlite Car Care Products
CRESCO, Iowa April 3, 2003; Featherlite®, Inc.will make available to consumers--for the first time ever--the auto polish and wash products used by NASCAR teams for years. Marketed by Featherlite Chemicals, LLC under the "Featherlite Premium Auto Polish" and "Featherlite Car Wash" labels, these Winston Cup Series-licen ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Nashville factsheet
For updated ARCA RE/MAX Series Nashville entry list, current news & notes, check www.arcaracing.com; and thanks, ARCA PR Don Radebaugh NASHVILLE FACTSHEET PLUS RACE: PFG Lester 150, 4-11-03 TRACK: Nashville Superspeedway, 1.33-mile concrete oval LOCATION: Nashville TN DISTANCE: 150 miles (113 laps) SANCTION: ARCA SERIE ... Continue reading
German Diesel Maker: Made In China To Be Exported to the World
BEIJING, April 4, 2003; Phelim Kyne writing for Dow Jones reported that German diesel engine producer Deutz AG plans to begin exports from China after 2005 through a new licensing agreement with First Auto Works Group Corp., or FAW, a Deutz executive said recently. The deal will enable Cologne-based Deutz to expand its ... Continue reading
Elamex Retains FRB - Weber Shandwick as Investor Relations Counsel
EL PASO, Texas--April 3, 2003--Elamex S.A. de C.V. today announced that in conjunction with plans to expand communications with the investment community, the Company has retained FRB - Weber Shandwick, Financial Communications, the nation's premier firm dedicated to investor relations counsel. "Elamex has retained FRB ... Continue reading
E. PROVIDENCE, R.I.--April 3, 2003--NESTOR, INC. today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. (NTS), will work with GE Public Finance to offer loan and lease financing solutions to state and local governments planning to install CrossingGuard(R), a red light enforcement and traffic saf ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--April 3, 2003--Midas, Inc. and AutoZone, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn., have entered into a supply agreement calling for AutoZone to distribute automotive parts and accessories to Midas' 1,670 automotive service shops in the United States. Currently, Midas distributes parts to its franchised and company-owned s ... Continue reading
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--April 3, 2003--Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines (PHTL), a joint venture between The Pasha Group and Van Ommeren Shipping (USA) LLC, announced it has resumed construction of the motor vessel Jean Anne at VT Halter Marine's (VTHM) shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. The first of two planned U.S. Flag, Pure Ca ... Continue reading
RDO Equipment Co. Reports Fiscal 2003 Year End Results
FARGO, N.D.--April 3, 2003--RDO Equipment Co. announced today that the Company's operations for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2003 produced net income of $3,007,000 or $0.23 per share, compared to a net loss of $2,430,000 or $(0.18) per share, for the previous fiscal year. During the fourth quarter of the recently ... Continue reading
Road Rescue Introduces SPD-Smart(TM) Technology for Ambulance Windows
Electrically Controlled Window-Tint Technology is an Industry First INDIANAPOLIS, April 3 -- Continuing its product development leadership, ambulance maker Road Rescue, Inc. today introduced new "smart glass" technology to control tint levels in ambulance windows. The innovation, a first in the ambulance industry, is d ... Continue reading
PALM BEACH, Fla.--April 3, 2003--SDC International (OTC:SDCN) today announced that Zachary K. Shipley has been elected to the Board of Directors of the company. His membership completes the five-member board, which includes SDC Chairman and CEO Ronald Adams, SDC President Mike Srkal, General Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and ... Continue reading
PALM BEACH, Fla.--April 3, 2003--SDC International (OTC:SDCN) today announced that Zachary K. Shipley has been elected to the Board of Directors of the company. His membership completes the five-member board, which includes SDC Chairman and CEO Ronald Adams, SDC President Mike Srkal, General Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Gas Prices Continue Moving Lower
HOUSTON--April 4, 2003--Lower crude oil prices and ample supply of gasoline flowing to retailers combined to push down gas prices throughout Texas last week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds University Introduced to Automotive Retail Industry
Reynolds' New Learning Organization Offers Best-In-Class Courses Covering All Areas of the Automotive Dealership DAYTON, Ohio, April 3 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today introduced Reynolds and Reynolds University (RRU), a newly consolidated learning organization which offers a complete portfolio of educational ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Introduces First Customizable Faceplate for Fire Truck Chassis
Gladiator's Composite Front End Allows OEM-Specific Look INDIANAPOLIS, April 3 -- Fire apparatus maker Central States wanted a Spartan chassis, but with their own distinctive look. And they got it, thanks to a new "private label" chassis program by Spartan. Spartan Motors Chassis, a wholly owned subsidiary of Charlotte ... Continue reading
Wind Tunnel Test Brings Parity to Trans-Am Series
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2003 WIND TUNNEL TEST BRINGS PARITY TO TRANS-AM SERIES LANSING, Mich. ‹ A new hood panel and nose has been approved for Ford Mustangs competing in the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup. The ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--April 3, 2003--ENRG, North America's leader in clean transportation, has contracted with BP to build and operate a natural gas CNG fueling facility at BP's station at LaGuardia Airport in New York. "We are pleased to initiate our fueling services in New York in conjunction with BP and The Port Autho ... Continue reading
MetLife Auto & Home Offers Free Information to Help Consumers Weather Spring Storms
WARWICK, R.I.--April 3, 2003--After experiencing a record snowfall and cold weather, residents of many parts of the United States are looking forward with great anticipation to spring. However, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns that spring weather can also pack a powerful punch, particularly in the form of hail ... Continue reading
Hella Recognized for 42-Volt-Battery System Work
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 3 -- Hella KG Hueck & Co. recently received a Marketing Engineering Award from the management-consulting firm of Frost & Sullivan for its 42-volt automotive-battery wiring-harness system. The award recognizes Hella, a major global supplier of automotive lighting technology, for integrating variou ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Ten Licenses iBiquity Digital's HD Radio(TM) Technology
LAS VEGAS, April 3 -- National Association of Broadcasters Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that Fujitsu Ten Limited of Japan has licensed HD Radio technology for integration into automotive components. Fujitsu Ten's aftermarket ECLIPSE brand is one of ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Honors 41 Global Suppliers With its 2002 World Excellence Awards
* Ford recognizes 41 suppliers with its highest purchasing awards * Ceremony recognizes supplier dedication and superior performance * Awards provide annual recognition based on quality, cost and delivery performance. * Centennial theme reinforces long-term commitment to our customers DEARBORN, Mich., April 3 -- Ford M ... Continue reading
"Honda workers face massive pay cut," says Amicus
London, April 3 -- 900 workers at Honda's Swindon factory are about to lose more than £63 a week as the company lays off of an entire shift. Honda's announcement that they are scaling back production at their Swindon plant from the beginning of June will mean that 900 workers are about to lose a 17% pay allowance whic ... Continue reading
Baltimore City Mayor's Parade Cadillac Convertible To Be Sold
BALTIMORE--April 3, 2003--A 1967 Cadillac Convertible used by former Mayor William Donald Shaffer as a parade car will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. On April 5th, at the Howard County Fairgrounds a 1967 Cadillac Convertible with approx 20,000 miles. Used over the years by the Mayor of Baltimore City ... Continue reading
Karl Schmidt Unisia Wins 2002 Nissan Quality Master Award
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 3 -- Karl Schmidt Unisia (KUS), a leading supplier of pistons to the North American automotive industry, today announced it has received the 2002 Nissan Quality Master Award. The prestigious award is given to a supplier who undergoes a year-long evaluation by Nissan and successfully meets its r ... Continue reading
Black Book Forms Strategic Alliance with DataScan
GAINESVILLE, Ga.--April 3, 2003--National Auto Research, publisher of Black Book Guides, recognized as an industry leader in automotive pricing guides, today announced a strategic alliance with Atlanta-based DataScan Technologies to offer electronic Black Book data as new functionality in DataScan's Wholesale Managemen ... Continue reading
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.--April 3, 2003--Dtomi, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Dtomi") (OTCBB:DTMI), announced it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the air spring powered lowerable suspension assembly patent from its owner, John Simpson, of Richland, Washington. Under the terms proposed in the Letter of Intent, Dtomi w ... Continue reading
Ford, Metaldyne, and Universal Ice Blast Enter Into Working Arrangement
KIRKLAND, Wash., April 3 -- Universal Ice Blast, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: UIBI) , announced today that it has entered into a tri-party working arrangement with Ford's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Group (AMTD) and Metaldyne to perform tests on transmission parts from Ford's Van Dyke plant. Rory Clarke, Cha ... Continue reading
YOU GOT A PICK-UP TRUCK? COME TAILGATE PARTY WITH THE OUTLAWS
"PRESS RELEASE" For Immediate Release April 2, 2003 Contact: Kevin Wright Phone: 518-794-9606 YOU GOT A PICK-UP TRUCK? COME TAILGATE PARTY WITH THE OUTLAWS WEST LEBANON, NY -- Lebanon Valley Speedway will once again offer fans the opportunity to party with the Outlaws in 2003. "The Valley" is offering a very unique way ... Continue reading
Titan Auto Insurance Sponsors Midnight Mayhem 2003 Series at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Late-Night Program Designed to Attract Illegal Street Racers to Safer Environment of Speedway LAS VEGAS, April 3 -- Titan Auto Insurance, Inc. (Titan Auto Insurance), an exclusive agency that provides affordable personal automobile insurance, today announced a sponsorship agreement with The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Spe ... Continue reading
Crimson Fire Debuts One-of-a-Kind Wildfire Interface Unit
Custom Pumper Features Pump-and-Roll Technology, All-Terrain Suspension to Battle Forest Fires CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 3 -- Deadwood, S.D., home to the legendary Wild West outlaw Wild Bill Hickock, will be the new home of the toughest truck in the West -- and forest fires are running scared. Crimson Fire, a wholly owne ... Continue reading
Re-Audit Confirms DURA Automotive's 2001 and 2000 Financial Statements
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--April 3, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that its independent public accountants, Deloitte & Touche LLP, have completed the audit of the company's fiscal 2001 and 2000 financial statements that were originally audited by Arthur Andersen LLP. These financial statements, incl ... Continue reading
ABRA Techs Achieve Ultra Tech Status
MINNEAPOLIS--April 3, 2003--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today that all the technicians in their Colorado and Utah markets have achieved Sherwin Williams' Ultra Tech certification. According to Sherwin Williams, ABRA is the first multi-location collision repair c ... Continue reading
Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance Celebrates 25 Years with 25 Duesenbergs
ROCHESTER, Mich., April 3 -- The Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance (Concours) will celebrate its 25th anniversary Sunday, August 3 with more than 250 rare, world-class vehicles. A special feature of the event will be a display of 25 Duesenbergs, commemorating each year of the Concours. "Our 25th anniversary celebration ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces Final Model Year 2005-2007 Fuel Economy Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced it will increase the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for light trucks by 1.5 miles per gallon (mpg) over the next three years, thus saving more than 3.6 billion gallons of gas over the lifetime ... Continue reading
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