Michelin 'Unlocks the Vault' for New Performance Tire Lines
'Unprecedented Level of Motorsports Tire Technology Transfers' LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6 -- Vehicle manufacturers and technology developers often claim that their motorsports programs provide a proving ground for new technologies. When pressed, they can sometimes point to an electronics package, transmission or an engine techn ... Continue reading
Carmaker drops one hybrid small SUV, adds hybrid pickups
DETROIT, Nov 6, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. has dropped plans to sell a hybrid gasoline-electric small sport utility vehicle, but will offer the fuel-saving technology on its large pickup trucks and SUVs, officials said on Thursday. GM, the world's largest automaker, decid ... Continue reading
Bell Industries Reports 2003 Third Quarter Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Nov. 6, 2003--Bell Industries, Inc. (AMEX:BI) today reported financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003. Net revenues for the 2003 third quarter totaled $39.6 million, compared with $40.4 million in the prior-year period. Bell reduced its loss before income taxe ... Continue reading
Magna Announces Third Quarter and Year to Date Results (Part 1)
AURORA, ON, November 6 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) has reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2003. ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED ------- ... Continue reading
Magna Announces Third Quarter and Year to Date Results (Part 2)
AURORA, ON, November 6 -- Continued from part 1. MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (United States dollars in millions) September 30, December 31, Note 2003 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------- (restated note 2) ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Announces New Ham Lake, MN Location
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 6, 2003--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today the future opening of their twenty-seventh repair center in metro Minneapolis. The facility, located at 13819 Johnson St. NE in Ham Lake, is currently under construction with a projected opening date o ... Continue reading
AFL and Pacific Insight Awarded Major PACCAR Module Business
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--Nov. 6, 2003--AFL Automotive's Specialty Products Group ("AFL") and Pacific Insight Electronics Corp. ("Pacific Insight") jointly announce today that AFL has awarded to Pacific Insight the design and supply of a solid state turn stalk control module for PACCAR Inc. The module will be used on the majori ... Continue reading
Amerigon Announces Launch of Advanced, More Efficient Climate Control Seat System(TM)
Proprietary Thermoelectric Device Technology Yields System That Is Smaller, Lighter, More Versatile, Easier to Install DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 6 -- Amerigon Inc. today announced that it has launched a newly designed and more efficient version of its Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system that incorporates its new Micr ... Continue reading
Analytic Systems Saves the Day for EATON/Aeroquip Vehicle Display
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6 -- Analytic Systems of Surrey, BC, Canada came to the rescue today when the power supply for EATON's show vehicle failed, and none of its electrical systems would function. At last year's SEMA show, numerous exhibitors came to the Analytic Systems booth and complained about the lack of suitable power ... Continue reading
Bridgestone/Firestone to Supply Potenza(R)(TM) Brand Tires for PT Coupe Concept Vehicle
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 6 -- Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT), is providing the tires on the all-new Chrysler PT Coupe Concept, which debuted yesterday at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show. The PT Coupe Concept, the product of a design partnership between DaimlerChrysler and Dec ... Continue reading
HAYWARD, California, November 6 -- Cellport Systems' 2-Part Vehicle Platform Licenced to Cullmann Electronics and Raytel Cellport Systems, creator of the worldwide Personal Telematics patent portfolio, has licenced its universal 2-Part car kit architecture for wireless phone hands-free operations to two German-based eq ... Continue reading
Coachmen(R) Celebrates Grand Opening of New Motorhome Plant
Facility to Add 175 Jobs, Build New Concord(TM) and Other Class C Models MIDDLEBURY, Ind., Nov. 6 -- Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Company employees and executives were joined today by Indiana Lt. Governor Kathy Davis and other state and local dignitaries to celebrate the grand opening of the Company's newest productio ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Confirms Strategy for New Business
Outlook for Growth Remains Strong TROY, Mich., Nov. 6 -- Under the new leadership of Chairman and CEO David Stockman, Collins & Aikman Corporation has evaluated and refined the Company's strategy towards future business. The Company has adopted "a strong new imperative," said Stockman. "We will aggressively pursue sale ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Paint & Body Pledges Support to Southern California Fire Victims
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 6, 2003--Earl Scheib Paint & Body today announced that 3 percent of its Southern California shops' sales during the month of November will be donated to the California Fire Foundation. The company said the contribution was an effort to give back to the communities that have supported Earl Scheib Paint ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Third Quarter Earnings up 15%
INDIANAPOLIS--Nov. 6, 2003--FinishMaster, Inc. (OTC:FMST) today reported that net income for the third quarter of 2003 increased 15 percent, to $3,615,000, or $0.47 per share, compared with net income of $3,144,000, or $0.40 per share, in the prior year period. The improvement in net income for the quarter compared to ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--Nov. 6, 2003--Fonix(R) Corp. (OTCBB: FNIX), a global provider of easy-to-use speech solutions for devices and systems, announces our speech interfaces have been implemented and are shipping on Renesas Technology's Biscayne development platform for vehicle telematics systems. The Biscayne platform with s ... Continue reading
Ford Supports The Children's Center With Taste! International Events
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 6 -- The annual Taste! Fall series has been enhanced this year with a multicultural theme that will take guests on an international journey of food and wine. Ford Motor Company is sponsoring the new Taste! International events, hosted by The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn and benefiting The Children's Cen ... Continue reading
Harrell Companies Selects Reynolds and Reynolds Web Solutions as Strategic Internet Provider
Reynolds Web Solutions helps automotive retailers drive their Web presence, generate traffic and increase sales leads DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 6 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that The Harrell Companies, Inc.'s eight- automobile dealership consortium will be converted to the latest in integrated automot ... Continue reading
- College Football Fans Can Cast an Actual Counted Heisman Vote and See How Their Picks Stack up Against 1982 University of Georgia Winner - NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- To bring attention to www.voteheisman.com -- the official Downtown Athletic Club (DAC) Web site giving college football fans the opportunity to cast an actual ... Continue reading
Meineke News Release (Pre-event)
National Finalists Announced For Meineke Pipe Bending, Brake-Off World Championships Winners To Be Determined at 2003 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NEV. (Oct. 28, 2003)?National finalists have been announced for the Meineke Pipe Bending and Brake-Off World Championships that will be conducted at the 2003 Automotiv ... Continue reading
New Trend In Car Service: Giving Customers The Star Treatment
-- A fully equipped gym, an exclusive restaurant, and a barber shop - they're amenities you'd expect to find at a private club. Soon, however, they may be things you can also find at your local... car dealership? You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?11250 This ... Continue reading
Pearson VUE Wins Driver Testing Contract for Great Britain and Northern Ireland
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Nov. 6 -- Pearson, the international media and education company, today announced that its Pearson VUE professional testing business has been awarded a seven-year contract with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) of Great Britain and the Driver and Vehicle Testing Agency (DVTA) of Northern Ireland. U ... Continue reading
Perceptron Announces First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2004
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 6 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced sales of $12.3 million and net income of $1.0 million or $0.12 per share, for the first quarter ended September 30, 2003, compared with sales from continuing operations of $10.8 million and net income of $287,000, or $0.03 per share, for the quarter ended Sept ... Continue reading
Randy's Ring & Pinion Wins Recognition as One of America's Fastest-Growing Companies
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 6 -- Randy's Ring & Pinion, a leading supplier of truck and off-road differential parts, announced today that it has been selected by Inc. magazine as one of America's 500 fastest-growing private companies. With a 350% growth rate over the last five years, and only 15 companies from Washington Stat ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Presented with 2003 Service Quality Award from AFSMI
Coveted industry award recognizes outstanding service provided by Reynolds' field engineering team DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 6 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , announced that it has been recognized with a 2003 Service Quality Award from the Association for Services Management International (AFSMI). The prestigious award ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation: Final Results
MILWAUKEE-- Rockwell Automation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Expects fiscal year 2004 diluted EPS in the range of $1.35 to $1.45 on improving business outlook Rockwell Automation, Inc. , a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions, today reported fiscal 20 ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Third Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call Reminder
CONCORD, N.H.--Nov. 6, 2003--Speedway Motorsports , a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 3rd quarter results on Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10 a.m. Central Time). To participate in the conference call, please dial (8 ... Continue reading
WESTMONT, Ill.--Nov. 6, 2003--United Plastics Group Inc. (UPG), a full service manufacturer of plastic injection molded products and services worldwide serving the industrial, automotive, electronics, medical and consumer markets, today announced the closure of its injection molding plants in Bensenville, Ill., and Gua ... Continue reading
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 6 -- Randy's Ring & Pinion, a leading supplier of truck and off-road differential parts, is proud to announce the selection of Volunteers of America as the recipient of the 2004 Randy's Ring & Pinion Public Service Award. The award was established this year to enrich the lives of underserved people ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Texas--Nov. 6, 2003--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, today reported profits for the fourteenth consecutive quarter. Net income was $781,406 or $0.05 per diluted share for the company's second quarter for fiscal 2004, which ende ... Continue reading
2005 Ford Escape News - 11/7/03
> Ford is unveiling its 2005 Escape at the Miami Auto show on Friday, 11/7. > We'll be posting the news to our media.ford.com website on Friday. > I've attached the overview release and a couple photos. > > There's a lot of great news on Escape as we head into the 2005 Escape launch. > Below is recent (CYTD October 200 ... Continue reading
Governor Pawlenty Commends Polaris for Bringing New Facility, 300 Jobs to Wyoming, Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Nov. 6, 2003--Governor Tim Pawlenty on Thursday commended the decision by Polaris Industries Inc. to build a new product development facility in Wyoming, MN, saying it illustrates the company's longstanding commitment to providing high-quality jobs in the state. "Polaris was born here, has grown into a ... Continue reading
Governor Pawlenty Commends Polaris For Bringing New Facility, 300 Jobs To Wyoming, Minnesota
-- Governor Tim Pawlenty on Thursday commended the decision by Polaris Industries Inc. to build a new product development facility in Wyoming, Minn., saying it illustrates the company's longstanding commitment to providing high-quality jobs in the state. Photo available later today You can reach the story directly by g ... Continue reading
Michelin Declares 2004 'Year of Performance' for North American Drivers
West McLaren Mercedes Formula One Racer Kimi Raikkonen Rolls Out New Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Sport PS2(TM) tire LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6 -- American drivers and motorcyclists can thank the likes of West McLaren Mercedes Formula One race car driver Kimi Raikkonen and Moto GP rider Valentino Rossi for helping to prove some of the ... Continue reading
NHRA Thursday: Kurt Johnson Opens Pomona Qualifying in the Fourth Position
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Thursday Qualifying Results Kurt Johnson Opens Pomona Qualifying in the Fourth Position Event: 39th annual Auto Club of Southern California Finals Location: Pomona Raceway Pomona, California Day/Date: Thursday November 6, 2003 Kurt J ... Continue reading
Review: 2004 Volvo S80 2.5 AWD Sedan
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it was introduced for the 1998 model year, the S80 was a very revolutionary Volvo. It marked the beginning of the end of boxy styling, and set the mold for all subsequent Volvos to this day. It was the first large Volvo to have front-wheel drive, and the first Volvo to directl ... Continue reading
Illinois Meineke Employee Wins Pipe Bending World Championship
Illinois Meineke Employee Wins Pipe Bending World Championship; New Hampshire Employee Takes First Place in Meineke Brake-Off CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 6, 2003)?Isak Berianidze of Downers Grove, Ill., won the Meineke Pipe Bending World Championship finals Tuesday, and on Wednesday Paul Rivard of Nashua, N.H., took home the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz gives the go-ahead for the new CLS-class
Mercedes-Benz has issued the following press release: The much-admired four-door Vision CLS Coupé study that Mercedes-Benz presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) is going into series production. The decision was taken by the Stuttgart-based automobile manufacturer on the strength of the extremely po ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils All-New Corolla XRS Sport Sedan And Tundra Racing V8 Engine At 2003 SEMA Show
November 5, 2003 -- Las Vegas, NV -- 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 rac ... Continue reading
Suzuki Aerio and XL-7 Receive Top Ratings From Consumers Digest for Second Straight Year
Coveted Distinctions Signal Automaker's Continuing Value Promise BREA, Calif., Nov. 6 -- Just as American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) penetrates new vehicle categories with the launch of the 2004 Verona midsize sedan and 2004 Forenza premium compact sedan this fall, the automaker received news that two of its most popula ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 6 -- BMW Group's third quarter 2003 was dominated by the worldwide market introduction of the new BMW 5 Series Limousine, 24,063 units of the new BMW 5 Series were delivered to customers during the period from its launch, at the beginning of July, up to the end of September 2003. The Group also pr ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Takes Action Against Counterfeiting at AAPEX Trade Show
Company Finds Four Companies Counterfeiting Its Clevite Elastomers, Harris Bushings LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company, working with AAPEX trade show officials, successfully stopped four companies from continuing to display counterfeited Tenneco Automotive elastomer products at the ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 6, 2003--Each year, thousands of new products and breakthrough technologies vie for the attention of editors at Popular Science magazine. But only the best of the bunch -- those products that inspire awe, envy, admiration -- are awarded inclusion in Best of What's New, the highly anticipated December iss ... Continue reading
Michael Jackson Selects Barrett-Jackson Auction Company to Sell Custom Bentley
Barrett-Jackson to Auction 'King of Pop's' Celebrity-Signed, Custom Bentley Arnage Automobile Used During 'What More Can I Give?' Music Video; Proceeds to Benefit New Philanthropic Foundation SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov 6 -- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will auction at No Reserve the spectacular custom-built 2001 Bentley ... Continue reading
Number of Vehicles with Electronic Stability Control Increases in 2004 Model Year
Complete List of ESC Equipped Vehicles Available at www.esceducation.org DETROIT, Nov. 6 -- The Electronic Stability Control Coalition today announced that the availability of electronic stability control (ESC) increased in model year 2004, as vehicle manufacturers either made the automotive safety feature standard or ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Significant Profit Gains in First Half of Fiscal Year 2003
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Reports Significant Profit Gains in First Half of Fiscal Year 2003 Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 06, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced solid profit improvements for the first half of FY2003 and confirmed that the company is on track to meet its ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Showcase the All-New Chrysler 300C and Dodge Magnum Production Vehicles
The Company's first all-new large car platform in a decade WHAT: Designers will share how they redefined the classic American automobile with Chrysler 300C and defined the new shape of American muscle with Dodge Magnum. Engineers will discuss HEMI(R) inside, the move to rear-wheel drive and synergies in the DaimlerChry ... Continue reading
News Release: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TO SUPPLY POTENZA RT BRAND TIRES FOR PT COUPE CONCEPT VEHICLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TO SUPPLY POTENZA(r)(tm) BRAND TIRES FOR PT COUPE CONCEPT VEHICLE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2003) -- Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT), is providing the tires on the all-new Chrysler PT Coupe Concept, which debuted yest ... Continue reading
Autobytel Named Finalist for 1st Annual Webby Business Awards
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 6, 2003--Leading Internet automotive marketing services company Autobytel Inc. has been named a finalist in the "Best Automotive" category for the 1st Annual Webby Business Awards, produced and judged by the prestigious International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. The Webby Business Awards h ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Minivan Reaches Milestone
Nov. 15 Walter P. Chrysler Museum Extravaganza Celebrates 'Magic Wagon's' 20th Anniversary AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 6 -- Chrysler Group is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the "Magic Wagon" -- the very first minivan -- with family activities, sports clinics, contests, prizes, and a chance to win a new 2004 Chrysler ... Continue reading
La tecnología telemática personal de Cellport empleada, por fabricantes europeos
BOULDER, Colorado, November 6 -- - Cellport Systems concede la licencia de su plataforma de vehículos 2-part a Cullmann Electronics y Raytel Cellport Systems, creador de una cartera de patentes de telemática personal, ha otorgado la licencia de su arquitectura universal de equipos 2-Part para operaciones manos libres ... Continue reading
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