KANAAN TEAMING UP WITH ANOTHER ANDRETTI
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Clean Diesel Technologies Reports 2003 Third-Quarter Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--Nov. 5, 2003--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (EBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS) today reported an increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2003 and year-to-date over prior year periods. Total revenue for this year's third quarter was $99,000 with a net loss of $664,000, or $0.05 loss per share. ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Warren Johnson Looks to Bookend 2003 with Pomona Wins
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Looks to Bookend 2003 with Pomona Wins GM Performance Parts team looks for repeat of winning performance at season-ending event SUGAR HILL, GA., November 3, 2003 - When the NHRA POWERade Drag racing Series left Pomona ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Nov. 5 -- The Association for Corporate Growth will host a breakfast meeting titled, "Growth of an Automotive Supplier," at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2003 at the Birmingham Community House, 380 S. Bates, Birmingham, Mich. The meeting will feature Richard F. Dauch, American Axle & Manufacturin ... Continue reading
ARKONA Announces Graphical User Interface; Familiar, Easy-to-Use Browser Interface Added
SALT LAKE CITY--Nov. 5, 2003--ARKONA (OTCBB:ARKN) today announced the initial release of a graphical user interface (GUI) Version 1.0 of its widely used dealer management system software. ARKONA's GUI solution is integrated with all of its Web-enabled applications including accounting, inventory management, sales, serv ... Continue reading
Calling All Heroes: Two Months Remain to Nominate Top Hometown Hero
Nominations for Everyday Heroes Sought at www.volvoforlifeawards.com In Largest Search for and Celebration of Local Heroes $1 Million Awarded in Second Annual Volvo for Life Awards; Top Winner Receives a Volvo Car for Life NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Do you know a hero -- someone in your community seeking to improve the qualit ... Continue reading
Car Donation is Easy With NADAguides.com and the Vehicle Donation Center
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 5 -- NADAguides.com, the nation's leading vehicle information resource on the Internet, today announced it has launched an online vehicle donation center at the company's website, www.NADAguides.com . The program, created through a partnership with the Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc., ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 5 -- ADP Claims Services Group, a provider of integrated business solutions for the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, announced today an agreement with The CEI Group Inc. (CEI), a provider of vehicle accident and risk management services for self-insure ... Continue reading
LADERA RANCH, Calif.--Nov. 5, 2003--Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), a DaimlerChrysler Company, and Tuttle-Click Dodge in Irvine, CA have formed a partnership with Rancho Mission Viejo to create California's premier village designed for zero-emission electric cars. Rancho Mission Viejo is the largest family-owned cattl ... Continue reading
Decoma announces financial results for third quarter 2003 (Part 1)
CONCORD, Ontario, November 5 -- - Strong Content Per Vehicle Growth from Recent Acquisitions and New Facility Start-ups Decoma International Inc. (TSX: DEC.A; NASDAQ: DECA) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. Financial Highlights -------------------- (US$, in millions excep ... Continue reading
Decoma announces financial results for third quarter 2003 (Part 1)
CONCORD, Ontario, November 5 -- - Strong Content Per Vehicle Growth from Recent Acquisitions and New Facility Start-ups Decoma International Inc. (TSX: DEC.A; NASDAQ: DECA) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. Financial Highlights -------------------- (US$, in millions excep ... Continue reading
Decoma announces financial results for third quarter 2003 (Part 2)
CONCORD, Ontario, November 5 -- Continued from Part 1 11. Contingencies In the ordinary course of business activities, the Company may be contingently liable for litigation and claims with customers, suppliers and former employees and for environmental remediation costs. Management believes that adequate provisions hav ... Continue reading
Decoma announces financial results for third quarter 2003 (Part 3)
CONCORD, Ontario, November 5 -- Continued from Part 2. Europe European production sales increased 23% to US$451.7 million in the first nine months of 2003 on substantially level European production volumes. European content per vehicle grew US$7 or 23% to approximately US$37. Content growth was driven by the translatio ... Continue reading
Ford to Conduct 'Champions of the Community' Program At Homestead-Miami Speedway
Ford Motor Company will conduct a major community initiative as part of its on-going involvement in South Florida and the upcoming NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Named "Champions of the Community," the initiative focuses on youth education and safety. WHO: Steve Lyons - President, Ford Di ... Continue reading
Gas Saving TORNADO Accessory Now Available Through Pep Boys
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 -- The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack is the newest automotive aftermarket distributor to carry the gas saving Tornado accessory. The agreement makes Tornado available through any of the 595 Pep Boys stores in 36 states and Puerto Rico. "Pep Boys is one of the leading automotive aftermarket service chai ... Continue reading
Gentex Automatic-Dimming Mirrors on Toyota's Prius and RAV4
ZEELAND, Mich., Nov. 5 -- Gentex Corporation , the world's leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for Toyota's 2004 compact sports utility vehicle, the RAV4, and the mid-size Prius hybrid sedan. Gentex Night Vis ... Continue reading
Improved Methods of Supply Chain Information Management and Stronger Partnering Yield Growth
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 5, 2003--Providing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with efficient product portfolio management in the form of accurate information on the product will greatly enhance prospects for electronic manufacturing service (EMS) providers. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.electronics.frost ... Continue reading
Awards Ceremony Honors Automotive Excellence and Highlights the Upcoming Release for the New Edition of the Best Selling Racing Videogame Franchise LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 -- To honor automotive excellence and celebrate car culture, Sony Computer Entertainment America, publisher of the best-selling Gran Turismo(R) racing fra ... Continue reading
Michael Berry Joins Reynolds and Reynolds as Senior Vice President, Services
DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- Michael Berry has joined The Reynolds and Reynolds Company as senior vice president, Reynolds Services Group. Berry joins the company from Comdata, a fast-growing division of Ceridian. As executive vice president, Customer Support and general manager for Stored Value Systems, Berry was instrumen ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Selects Autobytel's Web Control for U.S. Dealers
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 5, 2003--Autobytel Inc.'s AVV, Inc. subsidiary has announced that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has selected AVV's best-in-class lead management system, Web Control(R), for nearly 650 dealers nationwide. The Web Control implementation is specifically customized for Mitsubishi Motors dealers ... Continue reading
New USFCC Working Groups to Boost Advocacy, Sustainability Efforts
MIAMI--Nov. 5, 2003--The US Fuel Cell Council has established working groups on Government Affairs and Sustainability in 2003, reflecting members' interest to provide an industry voice in policy making and sustainable systems development. The Council now has eight member-led working groups. The mission of the Governmen ... Continue reading
Oxford Automotive Issues $280 Million in Bonds And Obtains New $60 Million Revolving-Credit Facility
TROY, Michigan, November 5 -- Oxford Automotive, Inc., a Tier 1 automotive supplier with UD$1 billion in annual revenues, has completed a transaction to refinance the company and provide funding for future growth. Oxford has issued US$280 million in new seven-year bonds to pay off existing bank debt, to provide additio ... Continue reading
Oxford Automotive Issues $280 Million in Bonds And Obtains New $60 Million Revolving-Credit Facility
TROY, Mich., Nov. 5 -- Oxford Automotive, Inc., a Tier 1 automotive supplier with $1 billion in annual revenues, has completed a transaction to refinance the company and provide funding for future growth. Oxford has issued $280 million in new seven-year bonds to pay off existing bank debt, to provide additional working ... Continue reading
Live Webcast at 11:00 am ET. Conference call and replay available at reyrey.com DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2003. Fourth quarter revenues of $256 million were essentially flat compared to a year ag ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
MILWAUKEE--Nov. 5, 2003--Rockwell Automation's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 16.5 cents per share on its common stock, payable December 8, 2003 to shareowners of record at the close of business November 17, 2003. Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, cont ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Nov. 5, 2003--This Fall, powersports fans, manufacturers and dealers are coming together to celebrate a common passion: motorcycles. The popular Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) presented by Toyota Trucks (IMS) will be at the Seahawks Stadium & Exhibition Center in Seattle, December 5-7, ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Reclassification Of Debt
NEW YORK--Nov. 5, 2003--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that based upon a re-examination of the provisions of its revolving credit facility and interpretation of applicable accounting rules, the Company will reclassify its credit facility fro ... Continue reading
State Reps. Team with Truckers for Highway Safety
Focus I-81, Safe 80, PA State Police and Truck Drivers Offer Driving Tips Mack Trucks Sponsored Share the Road Program Each day as many as 75,000 vehicles travel I-81 through Wilkes-Barre and Scranton and over 60,000 vehicles traverse Interstate 80 in Monroe County. With so many vehicles on the highways, it's more impo ... Continue reading
Surviving the Roads During Another Midwestern Winter
Guest editorial by: Kevin Techau, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety, and Jeff Ogden, president of AAA Minnesota/Iowa BURNSVILLE, Minn., Nov. 5 -- Not surprisingly, crash rates and injuries are higher in winter than any other season. However, many people would be surprised to know the majority of winter crashes ... Continue reading
TG Automotive Sealing Kentucky Donates $10,000 to Help Local Community
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., Nov. 5 -- During the Grand Opening ceremony yesterday for their Hopkinsville, Kentucky facility, TG (Toyoda Gosei) Automotive Sealing Kentucky announced a $10,000 grant to the United Way of Hopkinsville - Christian County. The United Way of Hopkinsville - Christian County helps the community in count ... Continue reading
Union To Ballot On Improved Rolls Royce Pension Offer
LONDON, November 5 -- Amicus trade union is to ballot its members on an improved pension restructuring package proposed by Rolls Royce. The Company tabled a number of amended benefit proposals following negotiations with Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions (CSEU) of which Amicus is the leading member. ... Continue reading
Union to Ballot on Improved Rolls Royce Pension Offer
LONDON, November 5 -- Amicus trade union is to ballot its members on an improved pension restructuring package proposed by Rolls Royce. The Company tabled a number of amended benefit proposals following negotiations with Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions (CSEU) of which Amicus is the leading member. ... Continue reading
QUANTICO, Va.--Nov. 5, 2003--United Defense Industries, Inc. has received a contract from the United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) to help upgrade Assault Amphibious Vehicles to the RAM/RS configuration to support active and reserve Marine Corps units. Also included in the award is funding to conti ... Continue reading
United Defense Receives $29.3M Track Order
ANNISTON, Ala.--Nov. 5, 2003--United Defense Industries Inc. has received an order for 556,000 T-157 and T-150F track shoes needed for the Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicles and M113 Armored Personnel Carriers. The $29.3 million contract from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for forged metal track shoes will be performed ... Continue reading
Univision Radio Announces Chrysler as Exclusive Automotive Sponsor for ''Tu Dinero Con Julie Stav''
MIAMI--Nov. 5, 2003--Univision Radio, part of Univision Communications Inc. , today announced that Chrysler brand has signed on as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the "Tu Dinero Con Julie Stav" ("Your Money with Julie Stav") show through 2004. Commercials for Chrysler vehicles and special auto-related vignettes air ... Continue reading
VIP Success for NSK Marks 100th Preferred Supplier to Valeo
PARIS, France, November 5 -- Valeo has announced that its prestigious preferred supplier programme, VIP (Valeo Integrated Partners), continues to grow from strength to strength with the latest supplier, NSK, headquartered in Japan, now becoming the 100th supplier to achieve VIP status. Started in 1999, this program rec ... Continue reading
Automakers Meet Service Information Deadline
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- In September 2002, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM), and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that they had reached an understanding regarding independent repairer access to service information and d ... Continue reading
AutoXray Wins Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award at AAPEX
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 -- AutoXray is Recognized Four Times in the Past 5 Years What: The EZ Scan by AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective automotive diagnostic scanners, has been given an Editor's Choice award from Popular Mechanics. The EZ Scan 6000 is the first diagnostic scanner on the market to support the a ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces $15 Million Expansion of Facility in Erlanger, Kentucky
ERLANGER, Ky., Nov. 5 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) today announced plans for a 98,400 square foot expansion of the company's quality and production engineering laboratory. The capital investment in this project will be approximately $15.6 million. TMMNA also announced 75 new jobs will be cr ... Continue reading
Miami-Area Student's Artwork to be Showcased at Stock car race
MIAMI, Nov. 5 -- Fourth-grade elementary school student Carlos D. Fernandez of Miami has been named the winner of the 2003 Hispanic Heritage Art Contest, sponsored by The Miami Herald's Newspaper in Education and Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, ... Continue reading
Action Performance Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2003 Results
PHOENIX--Nov. 5, 2003--Action Performance Companies, Inc. , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion, and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The company reported fourth quarter revenues of $106.2 milli ... Continue reading
Timken Chairman W.R. Timken, Jr. Announces Retirement; Continues as Chairman - Board of Directors
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 5 -- W. R. Timken, Jr. announced today that he will retire as an executive of The Timken Company on Dec. 31, 2003. He will continue to serve as chairman of the board of directors. ... Continue reading
MotorVac Launches Two New Machines at AAPEX Show
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Nov. 5, 2003--MotorVac Technologies Inc. will introduce two new additions to its family of products at the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas on Nov. 4, 2003. The SteerClean System (Model No. MPS 7000) conducts a complete power steering fluid exchange and conditioning service in just five minutes. ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils All-New Corolla XRS Sport Sedan And Tundra Racing V8 Engine at 2003 SEMA Show
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 -- The all-new Toyota Corolla XRS sport sedan made its world premiere at a press conference today at the 2003 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show. The press conference also featured the unveiling of the Toyota Tundra racing V8 engine that will power the new Tundra race truck next yea ... Continue reading
Yahoo! Autos Survey Shows Americans Prefer Getting Cavities Filled over Sitting in Gridlock Traffic
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Nov. 5, 2003-- People Talking on Cell Phones and Drivers Who Tailgate Considered Biggest Driving Pet Peeves Americans may love their cars, but they hate gridlock. According to a recent Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com) survey conducted by Harris Interactive, consumers would rather get a cavity ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive Color, Metallic Interlayers Featured on SEMA Concept Vehicle
Chrysler PT Coupe Concept Uses Laminated Glass as it Reaches Out to Car Customizers LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 -- The Chrysler PT Coupe concept vehicle, Chrysler Corporation's dramatic new interpretation of its Chrysler PT Cruiser, made its debut this week at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. The Coupe is a study in color, eve ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2003 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Race Dates: Nov. 6-9, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 CANNON GEARED UP FOR POMONA POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2003) - Scotty Cannon is geared up ... Continue reading
Delphi Signs Agreement to Provide Retrofit Back-Up Aid to EchoMaster
EchoMaster to Sell Reverse Sensing Unit Under Their Brand Name KOKOMO, Ind., Nov. 5 -- Delphi Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with EchoMaster, LLC to sell its retrofit radar-based Back-Up Aid to EchoMaster, LLC. The product will be made available under the EchoMaster brand through selected EchoMas ... Continue reading
Outrageous Products at SEMA Show 2003
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 -- The annual SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 attendees, 1,800 exhibitors and serves to introduce the latest in automotive technologies and trends -- new cosmetic and high-performance gadgets matched only by an equal sampling of four-wheeled creativity. Hosted by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Mar ... Continue reading
ZAP CEO Says Chinese Partners Can Import 'Thousands' of Electric Cars
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Nov. 4 -- In an interview with MoneyTV, Steve Schneider, CEO for electric car company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) , said its manufacturing partners in China have the ability to import thousands of unit to North America. In October Schneider was interviewed by MoneyTV on location at the American Stock ... Continue reading
Akebono Takes Lead in Aftermarket Ceramic Friction Segment
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4 -- Akebono Corporation, North America's leading supplier of advanced brake technology, today announced a comprehensive three-pronged aftermarket strategy for 2004, to secure new market share in the fast growing ceramic friction segment. Akebono expects its ongoing efforts to rapidly expand coverage of ... Continue reading
Skip Barber Karting Run-Off Finalists
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CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced it has nearly doubled its investment in the Subaru Cup Championship, helping to make rallying more rewarding and affordable for e ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 4 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced it has broadened its performance parts business as the Subaru Technica International (STI) and Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT) br ... Continue reading
SEMA Non Stop Entertainment With Pioneer's In-Car Navigation System
AVIC-N1 Offers A/V Entertainment, Vehicle Dynamics and Memory Navigation in a Single Product LAS VEGAS, SEMA Booth #20028 & Proving Ground, Nov. 4 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, today launched the industry's first audio/video/navigation system that merges ent ... Continue reading
-- Star-Studded Induction Gala and Charity Benefit with Master of Ceremonies Jay Leno to Salute Automotive Legends, Rides and Moments WHAT: Six inaugural inductees will cruise into the Hot Wheels(R) Hall of Fame at the Petersen Automotive Museum during a special evening with "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno as Master o ... Continue reading
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