Tokyo, Japan, May 2, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Japan Airlines will expand its in-flight Internet connection service to flights between Tokyo-New York (JL006/005) from May 10,2005: the world's first service on a transpacific flight. Provided by Connection by Boeing Inc. (CBB) - a business unit of Boeing - the "JAL Infligh ... Continue reading
American Standard to Present at Merrill Lynch Conference
PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 4 -- Jacques Esculier, president, Vehicle Control Systems -- American Standard Companies Inc. , will be a featured presenter on behalf of the company at Merrill Lynch's Global Industrial Conference, which is being held in London, on Tuesday, May 10, beginning at 9:10 a.m. EDT/ 2:10 p.m. GMT. The p ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Announces Closing of $325 Million in New Credit Facilities
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--May 4, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it has closed $325 million in new senior secured credit facilities. These include the following facilities: -- A $175 million asset-based revolving credit facility supported by a monthly borrowing base, to expire in May 2010; -- A $150 ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation to Present at Robert W. Baird 2005 Growth Stock Conference
COBURG, Ore., May 4 -- Monaco Coach Corporation executives will make a presentation on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, to investors at the Robert W. Baird & Co. Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, IL. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) Monaco Coach will be featured at 9:40 a.m. CT. Presenting for Monaco ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: Otto the Auto, a three-foot-tall, brightly colored talking car, will make his debut before several hundred elementary students in the Fort Worth area on Thursday, May 5th. Otto the Auto is a free traffic safety program that is provided to school-aged children courtesy of AAA Texas. WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 2005 ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Webcast Annual Shareholders' Meeting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 4 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation invites you to listen to the live Internet broadcast of its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 11:00 ET. To listen to the live broadcast, go to Infinity's website, http://www.ipacc.com/ , click on Investor Relations and f ... Continue reading
Parker Reports Monthly Orders Trend
CLEVELAND, May 4 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation today reported orders for the month of April in the company's industrial and aerospace segments. Orders for the North American Industrial businesses were flat over the same month last year, while Rest-of-World Industrial orders decreased seven percent. In the Climate and ... Continue reading
MOTHER'S DAY NASCAR SPECTACULAR
MOTHER'S DAY NASCAR SPECTACULAR: SATURDAY MAY 7 IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY… SIX SUPER DIVISIONS OF RACING Irwindale, Calif. - - We're talking a big show here … HUGE. This is why wise sons and even wiser daughters are calling (626) 358-1100 and getting their tickets early for this week's spectacular NASCAR Saturday ... Continue reading
Linsure Acquires Rare Car Dealer Nicholson Cars Ltd.
HOUSTON--May 4, 2005--Linsure Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets:LSHJ) (http://www.linsureholdings.com) has acquired a majority stake of 74.5% in Nicholson Cars Ltd. All other outstanding shares will remain with the Nicholson family for the time being although an option agreement is also in place in respect of a further 5% wh ... Continue reading
NASCAR - Darlington's Dodge Charger 500 A Sellout
Darlington, SC May 3, 2005; Reserved grandstand seats for the Dodge Charger 500, the 104th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway, are sold out, track officials have announced. The sellout is the earliest at Darlington since the 1997 Mountain Dew Southern 500, when the track had approximately 10,000 fewer ... Continue reading
East Bay Native Gets AMA Ride with Michael Jordan
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 East Bay Native Gets Motorcycle Ride of his Life with Michael Jordan SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - It wasn't long ago that Lafayette native Steve Rapp was a struggling motorcycle rider, working part-time as a bell-hop at the Lafayette Park Hotel in the East Bay. Now, he's r ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Ford Motor Company will hold its 2005 annual meeting of shareholders on May 12 at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Delaware. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET, and can be accessed on a listen-only basis by phone or on the Internet: Access Information: May 12 Toll Free: 1-800-299-0148 International: 1-617-801-9711 ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services Achieves National Advanced Technology Partner Award From Cisco Systems, Inc.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., May 4 -- ADP Dealer Services today announced it was named National Vertical Partner of the Year during The Cisco Partner Summit 2005. This award recognizes ADP for its national presence and outstanding performance in sales, marketing, installation and support of Cisco solutions and applications i ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Leadership Change in Its Transportation Division
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--May 4, 2005--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, today announced the appointment of Rodolphe Reverchon as President - Transportation Europe. Mr. Reverchon succeeds David Jackson, who has announced his decision to leave the Company to pursue other opportunities. " ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Reports Revenue Growth
PHOENIX, May 4 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, ended March 31, 2005. Operating Performance Net revenues for the second quarter were $77.5 million, a 21.7% increase from $63.7 million for the sam ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 4 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the United States was $2,434 per vehicle sold in April 2005, up $67, or 2.8%, from April 2004, and down $121, or 4.7%, from March 2005. (Logo: http://w ... Continue reading
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Auto-Owners Insurance Group and Auto-Owners Life Insurance
OLDWICK, N.J.--May 4, 2005--A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A++ (Superior) of Auto-Owners Insurance Group (Auto-Owners). Additionally, A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) of Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company (Auto-Owners Life) (both of Lansing, MI). The rat ... Continue reading
Brunswick Announces Stock Repurchase Authorization
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 4 -- Brunswick Corporation today announced that its board of directors has authorized the discretionary repurchase of up to $200 million of the company's outstanding common stock. Based on market conditions, share repurchases will be made from time-to-time in the open market or through privately ... Continue reading
- DaimlerChrysler recognizes Rush Trucking, Johnson Controls and three Chrysler Group employees for their outstanding supplier diversity performance - Company introduces all new Supplier Diversity Web site and reporting system to establish new minority supplier relationships - DaimlerChrysler continues support for lead ... Continue reading
ECD Receives $26.9 Million from the Exercise of Warrants
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 4 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it has received $26.9 million from the exercise of warrants. Warrants to purchase 1,928,462 shares of ECD Common Stock at an exercise price of $13.96 per share were exercised by purchasers of units in the private placeme ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala--May 4, 2005--Ellen Holladay, the Senior Vice President of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer, and Director of Operational Excellence at Motion Industries, has been selected by the editorial board of Inside the Minds as a leader in IT management, and as an author in the recently released ... Continue reading
LINWOOD, Pa.--May 4, 2005--Foamex International Inc. , the world's leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products, today announced that it is reorganizing its management and business unit structure. The Company has combined its Technical Products and Foam Products groups to better alig ... Continue reading
NORWALK, Conn.--May 4, 2005--GE Commercial Finance, Commercial & Industrial Finance (CIF) has appointed Gene Leary as Industry Leader for the construction and transportation markets. In his new role at GE, Leary will be responsible for driving organic growth in the construction and transportation industries, where GE's ... Continue reading
GEICO's Joe Thomas Named Chairman of Drive Smart Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 4 -- Joe Thomas, GEICO's regional vice president in Virginia Beach, has been named chairman of Drive Smart Virginia at the group's recent board meeting. Mr. Thomas will head the organization's decade-long efforts to improve traffic safety in the state. Drive Smart Virginia was founded in 1995 b ... Continue reading
Gentex Honored by General Motors as 2004 Supplier of the Year
ZEELAND, Mich., May 4 -- For the eighth consecutive year and the ninth time overall, Gentex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has been named a General Motors Supplier of the Year. The award was presented to Gentex Chairman and CEO Fred ... Continue reading
- Motor vehicle crashes are leading cause of death for Hispanics ages 1-44 - Star of hit Hispanic courtroom television show 'La Corte Del Pueblo' (People's Court) to communicate information about the Company's safety programs LOS ANGELES, May 4 -- Hispanics, the fastest growing minority group in the United States, are ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Announces 2005 First Quarter Earnings Teleconference Date
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 4 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2005 first quarter financial results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Metaldyne Chairman, President and CEO Timothy D. Leuliette and Ex ... Continue reading
PROVO, Utah--May 4, 2005--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: RSTG) ("Raser" or the "company"), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, announced that it has received notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the compan ... Continue reading
Tech/Ops Sevcon Reports Second Quarter Results
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--May 4, 2005--Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. (AMEX symbol TO) reported net income of $172,000, or $.05 per share, for the second fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2005. Net income increased by $30,000, from $142,000 in the comparable period last year. Basic and fully diluted net income was $.05 per share, unchan ... Continue reading
TEKgroup Client, Detroit Lions, Receives New Webby Worthy Selection from the Webby Awards
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--May 4, 2005--The leading, annual Web design awards known as The Webby Awards has recognized the Detroit Lions Website, http://www.detroitlions.com, as a Webby Worthy candidate in the 9th Annual Webby Awards. For the first time ever this year, "The Oscars of the Internet," as dubbed by the New York ... Continue reading
ELEVEN NASCAR NEXTEL CUP PENALTIES RESULT FROM TALLADEGA INFRACTIONS
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 4, 2005) – NASCAR announced today that 11 penalties have been issued to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series competitors, as a result of rule infractions this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Three of those penalties were issued to the No. 00 Chevrolet team, because of an unapproved rear axle ... Continue reading
U.S. Bank Offers Inventory Financing to Route 66 RV Dealers
MINNEAPOLIS & OVERLAND PARK, Kansas--May 4, 2005--U.S. Bank Dealer Commercial Services, recognized nationally for its success in dealer inventory financing, has announced a new partnership with the ROUTE 66 RV Network. ROUTE 66 is a recreation vehicle dealer group comprising 85 independent dealers across the United Sta ... Continue reading
On a Roll: Greg Biffle Sure to STICK out in This Weekend's NASCAR Busch Series Race
DARLINGTON, S.C.--May 4, 2005--Gentlemen start your engines and grab your duct tape! Whether they call it Kentucky Chrome or 200 mph tape, fans know that racing wouldn't be racing without duct tape. For the first time ever, duct tape will not only be used to repair the bumpers on the cars at Darlington Raceway, but it ... Continue reading
Ashland Division Agrees To Purchase Car Brite
LEXINGTON, Ky., May 4 -- Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc. , has signed an agreement to purchase Car Brite, a leading marketer of products for the U.S. professional automotive reconditioning industry, from E & A Industries of Indianapolis, Ind., in a cash transaction. The purchase price was not disclosed. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
California Unveils Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Campaign
SAN DIEGO--May 4, 2005--Together with state and local officials, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator Jeffrey W. Runge, M.D., and California Highway Patrol Deputy Commissioner Joe Farrow today kicked off Click It Or Ticket -- California's new seat belt campaign designed to save lives and prevent ... Continue reading
TWO NASCAR BUSCH SERIES COMPETITORS PLACED ON PROBATION FOR TALLADEGA VIOLATIONS
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 4, 2005) – NASCAR announced Wednesday that rule infractions this past weekend at Talladega Superspeedway have resulted in probation for two NASCAR Busch Series competitors. Kevin Lepage, driver of the No. 71 Chevrolet, was placed on probation until July 6, 2005. Lepage violated Section 12 ... Continue reading
SAE Automotive Product & Service eNewsletter May 2005
Search SAE | Manage eNewsletter Preferences Automotive Product & Service eNewsletter May 2005 Products & Services General Interest Over 70 Special Publications from the SAE 2005 World Congress are now available! Have the information you need to stay up-to-date within your specific technology area! Order today and save ... Continue reading
Chrome Offers Canadian Auto Retailers Two Vehicle Data Solution Suites
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 4, 2005--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of data, configuration technology and commerce solutions for the automotive industry, now offers two complete suites of data products and services for the Canadian market. These two suites, which Chrome calls their Build-a-Car and Describe-a-Car solution ... Continue reading
April 2005 U.S. Auto Sales Scorecard
This table aggregated by the AP compares sales in April 2005 with sales in April 2004 and year-to-date totals for the two years. Light trucks include pickups, vans, minivans and sport utility vehicles. Results for General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler AG do not include U.S. sales of their European br ... Continue reading
Race Fever 2005 Raises $175,000 for AIDB Foundation
5/2/2005 - Race Fever 2005 Raised $175,000 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Sams, Communications & Media Specialist (256) 761-3207 or sams.lisa@aidb.state.al.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2005 Race Fever Raised $175,000 Race Fever 2005 was a great success, attracting over 1,200 supporters and raising $175,000 fo ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
ELKHART, Ind.--May 4, 2005--The Board of Directors of CTS Corporation announced the second quarter dividend of $0.03 per share, payable July 29, 2005, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 24, 2005. CTS Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors, and a p ... Continue reading
Asian Automakers Grab Record U.S. Share
May 4, 2005; Alan Ohnsman writing for Bloomberg reported that Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. led Asian carmakers to record U.S. market share in April, as they challenged the dominance of domestic companies in the light-truck and sport-utility vehicle markets. Asian companies had a 37.5 percent ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries Announces New Management Appointments
GOSHEN, Ind.--May 4, 2005--Supreme Industries, Inc. (AMEX:STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized vehicles including truck bodies and shuttle buses, today announced several senior management team appointments by it board of directors at its subsidiary, Supreme Corporation. Omer Kropf, formerly president, has been e ... Continue reading
Delphi Diagnostic Products to Be Sold to NAPA Repair Shops
TROY, Mich., May 4 -- Delphi Corp. announced today that Genuine Parts Company will co-market Delphi's diagnostic solutions and advanced diagnostic products to NAPA AutoCare Centers and other repair facilities. In support of NAPA's Fully Integrated Technology (FIT) concept, Delphi's Smart Service System product will be ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Named as Finalist in 2005 American Business Awards(SM)
Creators of Autobytel's Dealership Customer Retention Product - RPM(R) 2.0 - Named Among Nation's Best Product Development Teams IRVINE, Calif., May 4 -- Autobytel Inc. was named a Finalist today in the Best Product Development Team category in the third annual American Business Awards. Autobytel will be competing in t ... Continue reading
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--May 4, 2005-- U.S. Leader in Battery Marketing and Distribution, Interstate Batteries, Chooses WebSourced's KeywordRanking.com Division to Implement International Web-based Marketing Plan WebSourced, Inc., a leader in search engine marketing (www.websourced.com) and a wholly owned subsidia ... Continue reading
DALLAS--May 4, 2005--Apollo Alternative Fuels Company, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apollo Resources International, Inc. (OTCBB:AOOR), today announced that it has completed a stock purchase agreement with Energy Ventures Organization, Inc., a Nevada based company committed to the advancement of zero pollution ener ... Continue reading
Cycle Country to Supply Full Line of Accessories for KYMCO ATV's
MILFORD, Iowa--May 4, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories (AMEX:ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, announced today that it will provide a full line of accessories for KYMCO ATV's. Cycle Country's entire line of ATV accessories is now ava ... Continue reading
Finance Express Signs Agreement with Automotive Finance Corp.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., May 4 -- Finance Express, LLC, which operates the first online auto finance platform specifically designed for the independent dealer, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Automotive Finance Corp. (AFC) to introduce the Finance Express program to its dealers. The agreemen ... Continue reading
Ford Renews Agreement to Use Compuware Covisint Supplier Portal
Automaker Uses Advanced Compuware Solution to Share Information and Applications With Suppliers DETROIT, May 4 -- Covisint, a subsidiary of Compuware Corporation , announced today a renewal of its agreement with Ford Motor Company for the Covisint Communicate portal service. Ford has used Covisint Communicate since 200 ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Reports 2005 First-Quarter Results
HOUSTON--May 4, 2005-- Company Updates 2005 Earnings Guidance Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today reported first-quarter income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of $14.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, on revenues of $1.4 billion. This compares with $10.5 ... Continue reading
WESTWOOD, Mass., May 4 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 increased by 34% to $42,952,000, compared to $32,146,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income increased by 67% to $2,635,000, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1,578,000, or $0. ... Continue reading
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--May 4, 2005--Next Inc. (OTCBB: NXTI) an emerging leader in the sportswear and promotional products industry today announced that one of their internally designed and produced branded apparel offerings is the number one selling product for the Dodge dealership network. Dodge is a division of Daimler ... Continue reading
PPG To Acquire Polarized Film Manufacturer for Sun Lens Applications
PITTSBURGH--May 4, 2005--PPG Industries has reached agreement to acquire the business of International Polarizer Holdings Trust, a privately held polarized film manufacturer for sun lens applications. Though terms of the agreement were not released, PPG officials said they would continue to operate the business under t ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Announces Web Cast of 2005 Annual Shareholder Meeting
COLUMBUS, Ohio--May 4, 2005--State Auto Financial Corporation announced today that the company will host a simultaneous Web cast of its 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The meeting will last approximately one hour and the PowerPoint presen ... Continue reading
Kerkorian's Tracinda Offers To Buy More GM Shares@$31.00 - GM in Play?
LOS ANGELES--May 4, 2005--Tracinda Corporation today announced that it intends to make a cash tender offer for up to 28,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1 2/3 per share, of General Motors Corporation at a price of $31.00 per share. The offer price is without regard to General Motors' regular quarterly dividen ... Continue reading
Vincentric Announces Best Auto Value Winners
Toyota, Honda Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ Awards; Hybrids and Diesels also Perform Well BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – May 4, 2005 –Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with vehicles from Toyota and Honda capturing 50% of the top honors. Alt ... Continue reading
Cars.com Named Best Automotive Web Site in the Ninth Annual Webby Awards' People's Voice Awards
CHICAGO, May 4 -- The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for Web sites, announced that cars.com won The People's Voice Award for Best Automotive Web Site. The award is a tremendous honor indicating the highest level of loyalty and commitment from the site's visitor base. It is the most recent in a series of ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Unique Insight into Britain's Automotive Industry Present and Future
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 4 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16864) has announced the addition of Auto Industry UK 2004-2010 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) This exclusive report on the Auto Industry in U.K. acts as a guide that understands ... Continue reading
Navicom GPS Demonstrating at Auto Conference Today
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 4 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced that wholly owned subsidiary Navicom is demonstrating its GPS product line today at the National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference begins today and runs till Friday at the Bally's Convention Center. Navicom will be demonstrati ... Continue reading
Gentlemen, Fix Your Engines: Automotive Students Vie for State Championship
-- WHAT: Racing against the clock and each other at Irwindale Speedway, 10 teams of the Southland's finest high school auto technology students will work on identical Ford Taurus vehicles to diagnose and repair deliberately placed malfunctions during the state finals of the 2005 AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills Competition ... Continue reading
EPA Honors Johnson Controls for Outstanding Climate Protection
MILWAUKEE, May 4 -- The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today honored Johnson Controls for outstanding efforts to protect the earth's climate and stratospheric ozone layers. The award will be presented May 4 at a ceremony held at the Hotel Washington in Washington, D.C. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com ... Continue reading
MotorCities National Heritage Area Unites Family Descendents of Detroit's Auto Pioneers
Dinner event to be held at The Henry Ford in conjunction with the 9th World Forum for Motor Museums DETROIT, May 4 -- We've all heard them, names like Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fisher, and Olds. No, not just the cars. These are the people, the family names of some of the most influential automotive pioneers, fa ... Continue reading
Valeo and IBM to Collaborate for Automotive Software Development
PARIS, May 4 -- Valeo, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, and IBM, the worldwide leader in information technology and services, today announced the launch of a new initiative to expand embedded software capabilities. Valeo will provide automotive expertise and IBM will provide process and methodology supp ... Continue reading
Automakers Support Advanced Technology Vehicle Provisions in Energy Bill
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today urged swift passage of the Congressional energy bill to provide consumer tax incentives for advanced technology vehicles. The legislation would provide between $600 and $4,000 per vehicle in tax incentives for consumers who purchase advanced technology ... Continue reading
WHAT: As Congress debates energy policy and the nation faces record energy prices, the Alliance to Save Energy's Great Energy Efficiency Debate brings together government, industry, think tank, and public interest group experts to discuss the role of energy efficiency and energy policy in keeping US manufacturing globa ... Continue reading
ABI Research: Bluetooth Makes Strides In Automotive, But Is DSRC Waiting In The Wings?
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--May 4, 2005--According to findings from ABI Research, many telematics and navigation systems over the past year have moved towards using Bluetooth (a personal networking standard) as a wireless link to a driver's mobile phone, which in turn offers wireless connectivity. "The automotive industry regard ... Continue reading
Grant Secures High-Tech Jobs at Cobasys in Orion, Michigan
Job Training Will Enhance Skills of 200 Employees LANSING, Mich., May 3 -- Governor Jennifer M. Granholm announced today an Economic Development Job Training grant to boost the skills of 200 workers at Cobasys in Orion. The grant, provided by the Economic Development Corporation, will help 140 current and 60 new employ ... Continue reading
Australian Technology Vrooms Up SAE World Congress
DETROIT--May 3, 2005--Those who attended the SAE World Congress in Detroit this month and visited the Australian Pavilion definitely had something to be excited about. In a stunning presentation, set in a new 3D theater in the round, visitors equipped with 3D glasses, witnessed the virtual development and unveiling of ... Continue reading
Remy Adds Corporate Support for Rose-Hulman's Challenge X Team
ANDERSON, Ind., May 3 -- Remy International, Inc., has joined a premier group of corporate backers to provide engineering expertise and long-term sponsorship for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Challenge X team, as part of a national collegiate competition, to develop more energy efficient vehicle systems. In add ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Results
PHOENIX--May 3, 2005--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Jan. 30, 2005. The financial results presented for the 13 weeks and fiscal year ended Jan. 30, 2005 include, a ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S HUBINETTE READIES FOR ROAD ATLANTA
NEWS RELEASE May 3, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S HUBINETTE READIES FOR ROAD ATLANTA Center Line, Mich. - Samuel Hubinette and the Mopar SRT10 Dodge Viper Team may have been down after the first round of the Need For Speed Formu ... Continue reading
SHANE HMIEL Darlington Raceway Sponsor: WINFUEL Owner: Todd Braun Busch Crew Chief: Todd Lohse Busch Chassis: BR06 Nextel Cup Crew Chief: Frank Kerr Nextel Cup Chassis: BRNC002 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Engine Builder: Dale Earnhardt Inc. Shane Hmiel / Braun Racing Quick Facts: · - Braun Racing associate sponsor, The ... Continue reading
Aasco Motorsports Strong Laguna Performance Cut Short
Aasco Motorsports Strong Laguna Performance Cut Short MONTEREY, Calif., May 3, 2005 - Aasco Motorsports entered Sunday's Road & Track 250 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with a mission to take their second top-five finish in as many races. Despite starting 14th in the GT class of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 3 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced it will be making a presentation to the investment community at the Robert W. Baird 26th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago at 12:50 pm (CDT) on Tuesday, May 10, 2005. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations ... Continue reading
Iochpe-Maxion Releases 2005 First Quarter Results
SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 3 -- Iochpe-Maxion S.A. (Bovespa: MYPK3 MYPK4) (BULLETIN BOARD: IOCJY) releases 2005 first quarter results. Consolidated Figures Net sales: R$ 352.6 million Gross profit: R$ 71.5 million Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT): R$ 41.3 million Earnings after financial result: R$ 32.6 million Ne ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Announces First Quarter 2005 Earnings Teleconference Date
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 3 -- TriMas Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its first quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. TriMas Corporation President and CEO Grant H. Beard and Chief Financial Officer ... Continue reading
Workers' Compensation Industry Leader Jack Webb Dies
SAN FRANCISCO, May 3 -- Former State Fund President Jack Webb -- one of the most influential and colorful figures in the 91-year history of California's workers' compensation insurance system -- died May 2nd. Webb had been undergoing treatment for lung cancer. A Petaluma, California resident, he was 69. Webb joined Sta ... Continue reading
Cummins Demonstrates Technology Road Map for High-Efficiency Engine with U.S. Department of Energy
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 3, 2005--Cummins Inc. , working with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced significant progress toward meeting engine efficiency and emissions targets as part of the government/industry 21st Century Truck Partnership with the truck and bus industry. Cummins has demonstrated an ISX heavy-dut ... Continue reading
May 29 Event: Ferrari Club of America
> On Sunday, May 29, 2005 from 10-4 PM the Ferrari Club of America, > Southwest Region will host the Exclusive Ferrari Concours along > Century City’s famous Avenue of the Stars at Constellation Boulevard. > The event will feature over 100 rare Ferraris on display, including > early Ferraris (some with racing his ... Continue reading
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