EDS Response to Ford Motor Company Statement
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 6 -- Tony Affuso, president of EDS PLM Solutions, today issued the following statement in response to the statement issued earlier today by Marv Adams, CIO for the Ford Motor Company: "We appreciate the Ford Motor Company's continued endorsement of our ongoing leadership position in their product dev ... Continue reading
Open House Party at Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Get the Season Started with a Bang at Infineon Raceway¢s Open House Party SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ¯ Kick off the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup season at Infineon Raceway¢s first-ever Open House Party on Saturday, Feb. 15, and get your chance for a *ho ... Continue reading
Matrix(TM) Sports Management Inks Public Relations Agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing
GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 6 -- Matrix(TM) Sports Management announces an agreement to manage the public relations functions for NASCAR Busch Grand National Driver Mike Bliss. Bliss is the 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, and is poised to make an explosive impact in the NASCAR Busch Series. In 2003, Bliss is te ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Enters Sponsorship of Chicago Auto Show Media Center
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- With a two-day media preview of the Chicago Auto Show plump with news of fresh products and executive availability; and the remainder of the Windy City's ten-day public show a lightning rod for print and broadcast journalists, XM Satellite Radio has entered into an agreement to assist local, national ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Initiative Will Spur Development, Toyota Executive Says
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The fuel cell initiative announced by President Bush in his State of the Union address will expedite the development of fuel cell technologies and supporting infrastructure, a Toyota executive said today in a ceremony at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. "Bringing together the global ... Continue reading
Bayer Corporation Sells High-Performance Organic Pigment Business to Sun Chemical Corporation
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6 -- Bayer Corporation today announced the sale of Bayer Polymers LLC's high-performance organic pigment business to Sun Chemical Corporation. The sale, which includes the high-performance organic pigment manufacturing and wastewater treatment facilities at Bayer's Bushy Park site in South Carolina, wa ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins Significant New Program Contracts Totaling $2.7 B in Global 2002 E/EDS Sales
Will support full vehicle systems development for five customers WARREN, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Delphi Corp. , has won significant electrical/electronic distribution systems (E/EDS) vehicle program content this year totaling $2.7 B in revenue for the life of the contracts, which supports 17 automotive and heavy-duty truck man ... Continue reading
Fleet One Awarded MoDOT Fuel Contract
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 6, 2003--Fleet One L.L.C., a TransPlatinum Service Corp. company, has announced that it was recently awarded the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) fuel contract. This development expands Fleet One's presence in Missouri, and allows other Missouri agencies, such as the Missouri State H ... Continue reading
INTERMET Reports 2002 Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
Earnings improve for quarter and year; exceed consensus expectations Solid results from new technology implementation Strong cash flow; continued debt reduction TROY, Mich., Feb. 6 -- INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today reported a 2002 fourth-quarte ... Continue reading
NSK`s Sale of Special Bearing Business in Europe
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> NSK`s Sale of Special Bearing Business in Europe Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 04, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - NSK Ltd. ("NSK", Tokyo, Japan, Seiichi Asaka, President) has reached agreement with RotoPrecision Inc. (Missisauga, Canada, Keith Mayo, Managing Director) regarding the sale ... Continue reading
Paragon Technologies' Ermanco Brand Receives Order From a Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer
EASTON, Pa., Feb. 6 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (Amex: PTG), a leading deliverer of "smart" material handling solutions, including systems, technologies, products and services, today announced that its Ermanco brand received an order from a manufacturer of recreational vehicles. This conveyor system, which takes whee ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Ertl Announces Licensing Agreements with Four Leading Auto Makers
GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Feb. 6 -- Racing Champions Ertl announced today that it has entered into licensing agreements with four leading automakers -- Honda/Acura, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Toyota. Under terms of the agreements, Racing Champions Ertl is delivering die-cast car replicas to the marketplace now, with further produc ... Continue reading
Recent ADESA Analytical Services Presentation by Tom Kontos
http://www.adesa.com/KontosKorner/NADA_2003_ppt.ht m <http://www.adesa.com/KontosKorner/NADA_2003_ppt.htm> Hi Everyone, For those of you who were unable to attend ADESA's recent news conference at NADA 2003 in San Francisco, a link to the presentation on the State of the Used Vehicle Market has been provided above. The ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Sets New Fourth Quarter Records for Revenue, Unit Shipments and Net Income
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it set new records for revenue, unit wheel shipments and net income in the fourth quarter of 2002, completing a year that exceeded analysts' estimates. Fourth Quarter Results For the three months ended December 31, 2002, revenu ... Continue reading
Charleston, S.C., Feb. 6 -- TSG, a subsidiary of Sonic Jet Performance, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SJET) announced today that it has delivered the last "Tempest" Mine Protected multi-purpose vehicle called for by their contract to supply eight such vehicles for use by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense (MOD). The "T ... Continue reading
Goodyear in Bank Discussions to Enhance Financial Flexibility
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- As part of a plan to enhance the company's financial flexibility, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced it has been engaged in meetings with representatives of its principal bank lenders about modifying certain loan agreements, including covenants within those agreements. "The succes ... Continue reading
Jumpstart Digital Marketing To Access Lucrative Local Auto Media Business
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 -- StoneAge Corporation, one of the nation's top automotive buying services, has selected Jumpstart Digital Marketing, Inc., an interactive media sales, marketing and technology company, specializing in maximizing automotive advertising revenue for digital publishers, to be its exclusive rep firm ... Continue reading
SAFE KIDS Survey Reveals Kids in Child Care May Not Be Transported Safely
SAFE KIDS Launches National Program to Educate Child Care Providers on Child Passenger Safety WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- In a recent National SAFE KIDS Campaign survey, nearly half of parents reported that kids transported in child care are inappropriately restrained for their age and size. In addition, the survey revealed ... Continue reading
AAA Launches New Public Information Web Site
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 6, 2003--AAA, a leading safety advocate of the motoring and traveling public, brings its vast information resources to the forefront by launching a comprehensive public Web site called "AAA Exchange" at www.aaapublicaffairs.com. "This site puts people just a mouse click away from AAA's expertise on ... Continue reading
Music & Memories Highlight All-Star Tribute To Racing Legend Dale Earnhardt June 28th at Daytona
Sheryl Crow, Alabama, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney Headline Inaugural Dale Earnhardt Tribute Concert Benefiting the Dale Earnhardt Foundation Tickets on Sale 3/3/03 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 6 -- Taking the stage at NASCAR's annual media day at Daytona International Speedway, Teresa Earnhardt today announced the first ... Continue reading
Honda FCX Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle Displayed at White House Event
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The hydrogen-powered Honda FCX, the only fuel cell vehicle certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. EPA for every day commercial use, joined the White House's ceremony on the Freedom Fuel Initiative today in Washington D.C. American Honda executive vice president Tom Elliott ... Continue reading
Microheat to Offer HotShot(R) Intelligent Windshield Cleaning Technology For Adaptive Motor Vehicles
DAYTONA, Fla., Feb. 6 -- Microheat, the first company to bring an intelligent heated washer fluid system to market, announced today that it will begin offering its HotShot(R) technology for use in vehicles retrofitted specifically for drivers with physical disabilities. The announcement was made in conjunction with the ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show to Host First ASNA Luncheon with M-B Performance Chief
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The Chicago Auto Show's two-day media preview will feature a new addition with the Wednesday, Feb. 12 Auto Shows of North America (ASNA) luncheon in Room S105 of McCormick Place. The ASNA is a compendium organization of large and smaller auto shows across the continent whose mission is to better coor ... Continue reading
HONG KONG, Feb. 6 -- Relating to a conditional mandatory cash offer by CLSA Limited, on behalf of the Offerors, to acquire all issued shares (including shares represented by ADSs) in the share capital of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the "Company") and the Employee Options (other than those already owne ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports 2002 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
Fourth Quarter Highlights * Net income increased 50 percent * Earnings per share of 32 cents increased 45 percent * Debt reduced by $133 million - debt to capital ratio below 50 percent * Tire unit sales increased 10 percent * Automotive Group operating profit reaches $25 million FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Cooper Tire & ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 124th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable March 28, 2003 to stockholders of record at the close of business March 3, 2003. This will mark the 124th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. ... Continue reading
Delphi Breaks Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cost Barrier With U.S. Department of Energy
Delphi to show second-generation solid oxide fuel cell auxiliary power unit at DOE event Battenberg says continued collaboration between the auto industry and the U.S. government 'vital' to bring alternate energy sources to market WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Delphi Corp. is ahead of schedule on meeting the U.S. Department of ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Subarus have always been a little different from other cars. While the company has an enviable reputation for making sturdy, practical cars, it has also made machinery that, while undeniably functional, have been a little offbeat, to say the least - cars to make people smile. The m ... Continue reading
Nissan Adds Convertible To 350Z Line-up
February 2003 (Newstream) -- Nissan's award-winning 350Z® sports car will soon be joined by a new convertible version. The 2004 350Z® Roadster, featuring a power-operated cloth top with glass rear window, will debut at the New York International Auto Show in April. Available this summer. ... Continue reading
Ukraine's Eurocar To Assemble Audis In 2003
MOSCOW February 6, 2003; Dow Jones is reporting that Ukraine's ZAO Eurocar, an automotive company which assembles Skoda Automobilova models, will start assembling Audi A.G. A4 and A6 models in 2003, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Ukrainian Audis will be 4% to 5% cheaper than those made in Germany and potentially can be e ... Continue reading
IBM and Dassault Systemes Awarded Contract for Worldwide Vehicle Development by Ford Motor Company
ARMONK, N.Y. & PARIS--Feb. 6, 2003--IBM and Dassault Systemes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) have been selected by Ford Motor Company to supply and integrate their most advanced IBM Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, including CATIA(R) V5 and ENOVIAVPM(TM) software, into the automaker's design and manufact ... Continue reading
What's in a Name? New Biography Portrays the Enigmatic Edsel Ford As Respected Leader
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 6 -- In all the books written about the Ford Motor Company and the famous Ford family, little has been written about Edsel Ford. He was, after all, the son of Henry Ford, and more importantly president of the Ford Motor Company for a quarter of a century. Who was this man? What was he like? And wh ... Continue reading
SUV's Still Rule ... Mudfest Proves It!
SEATTLE, Feb. 6 -- In the great Pacific Northwest where you can drive from the rain forest through the snowy mountains and into the desert all within two hours, SUV's rule. The geography and climate of the Northwest creates unique demands on daily transportation, so SUV's caught on early to meet the challenge. Over the ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- When asked which brands were best positioned to sell Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUVs), respondents in a study from The Planning Edge (TPE) indicated Toyota, Ford, Honda and Chevrolet. Lexus, Jeep, GMC, Nissan, and BMW (some of these brands do not currently offer CUVs) followed this g ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports 4Q Net Income of $79.4 Million, Record Full-Year EPS of $1.19
* 4Q Net Income of $79.4 Million, or $0.26 per Share, Exceeds Year-Ago Net Income of $6.9 Million, or $0.02 per Share * Full-Year Net Income of $381.6 Million, or $1.19 per Share, Exceeds Year-Ago Net Income of $232.3 Million, or $0.69 per Share * 4Q EPS of $0.26 Exceeds Analysts' Consensus Estimate of $0.23 * Company ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Reports Improved Sales for Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2003
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2003--Edelbrock Corporation today reported improved sales for the second quarter of its 2003 fiscal year and for the six months ended December 25, 2002. For the three months ended December 25, 2002, revenues increased to $31.0 million from revenues of $30.6 million in the same period of fiscal ... Continue reading
CVS/Samaritan Van Program Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Motorists on the Nation's Highways
-- The Program, Sponsored by CVS/Pharmacy, Provides Free Roadside Assistance in 9 Major Markets -- WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5 -- On the same day that the Blizzard of 1978 struck the Northeastern United States, a new emergency response vehicle made its timely debut on the highways of Providence, Rhode Island. The vehicle ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Acquires Orange County Truck and Trailers Inc.
SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 5, 2003--Rush Enterprises Inc. , which operates the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America, a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Texas, and two farm and ranch superstores ("D&D") in Texas, today announced that it has acquired the common stock of Orange ... Continue reading
Seattle Roadster Show Ready to Cruise into the Emerald City
SEATTLE--Feb. 5, 2003-- Two Generations of Car Enthusiasts Share Passion for Driving; Come Together to Display Best Northwest Rods & Imports The Seattle Roadster Show will bring the latest custom and classic vehicles to hot rod enthusiasts Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9, 2003, at the Seahawk Exhibition Center in Sea ... Continue reading
The Portland Rod & Custom Show Ready to Roll Into the Rose City
PORTLAND, Ore.--Feb. 5, 2003-- Two Generations of Car Enthusiasts Share Passion for Driving; Come Together to Display the Best Rods & Imports in NW The Portland Rod & Custom Show, the most recognized specialty and custom car exposition in the Northwest, will bring the latest custom and classic vehicles to hot rod enthu ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 5, 2003--The Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced their first official Z(R) site, www.z.com, which went live last month. This virtual community for Z(R) enthusiasts is designed to be the end-all resource for anyone who owns a Z(R) or simply shares a passion for the car. Th ... Continue reading
Whit Bazemore Pre-Event Notes and Quotes
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series K&N Filters Winternationals Pomona (Calif.) Raceway -- Feb. 6-9, 2003 PRE-EVENT NOTES AND QUOTES FROM WHIT BAZEMORE, MATCO TOOLS DODGE STRATUS R/T FUNNY CAR: ON BEING WITH DON SCHUMACHER RACING, NOW THE LARGEST PRO TEAM IN NHRA: "It's a real credit to Don that he's ... Continue reading
Gary Scelzi Pre-Event Notes and Quotes
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series K&N Filters Winternationals Pomona (Calif.) Raceway -- Feb. 6-9, 2003 PRE-EVENT NOTES AND QUOTES - Feb. 5, 2003 GARY SCELZI, OAKLEY TIME BOMB DODGE STRATUS R/T FUNNY CAR, was NHRA's guest at a media conference today at Pomona Raceway. Following are highlights from ... Continue reading
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