Ansoft Announces Fourth Quarter Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast
PITTSBURGH--May 7, 2003--Ansoft Corporation will release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2003, after the market close on Wednesday, May 28. The earnings announcement will be followed by a conference call at 5:00 pm EST. A webcast of the earnings conference can be accessed on Ans ... Continue reading
Concerned Shareholders: Ford Acknowledges Global Warming Issue, General Motors Yet to Do So
Shareholders See Difference in Climate-Change Approaches at U.S. Automakers; Ford Handled Issue at Highest Level and Showed Flexibility, GM Yet to Act DETROIT, May 7 -- The world's two leading automakers, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation , appear to be heading down different roads when it comes to deal ... Continue reading
Delivering Offshore Outsourcing Assurance to Global Organizations: Syntel India Gets neoQA tag
neoQA Assessment Indicates Syntel's Commitment to a High Level of Outsourcing Services Delivery Assurance TROY, Mich., May 7 -- Syntel , a leading applications outsourcing and e-Business company, has been awarded the prestigious neoQA seal of assurance with a Level 4 rating for its operations in India. This is the high ... Continue reading
Edward A. Ferkany Elected to Rouge Industries' Board of Directors
DEARBORN, Mich., May 7 -- Rouge Industries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RGID) announced today that Mr. Edward A. Ferkany has been elected as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Ferkany's term will expire in 2005. According to Carl L. Valdiserri, chairman and chief executive officer of Rouge Industries, "Ed Ferkany brings ... Continue reading
First Industrial to Build Second High Velocity Center for Ford Motor Company
CHICAGO, May 7 -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. , the nation's largest provider of diversified industrial real estate, announced today the signing of its second build-to-suit agreement with Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company manufactures and sells cars, trucks, and related parts and accessories and is the wor ... Continue reading
Illinois High School Students to Compete in 2003 Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
AURORA, Ill., May 7, 2003 -- Ten teams of two students from Illinois high schools will compete in the 2003 Ford/AAA Auto Skills hands-on Competition on Friday, May 9. The students are competing for thousands of dollars in scholarship money. Students will race against the clock as they try and repair deliberately disabl ... Continue reading
Media Credentials for Ford Motor Company's 100th Anniversary Celebration
WHAT: Process for obtaining media credentials for Ford Motor Company's THE ROAD IS OURS 100th Anniversary Celebration WHEN: June 12-16, 2003 WHERE: Ford Motor Company Henry Ford II World Center (the grounds surrounding Ford World Headquarters), The American Road, Dearborn, Mich. SUMMARY: To receive a credential for For ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. First Quarter 2003 Conference Call
WARREN, Mich., May 7 -- Noble International, Ltd. (the "Company") , in conjunction with the release of its operating results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2003, invites you to listen to its conference call which will be broadcast live over the Internet on Monday, May 12, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time with Chr ... Continue reading
ProQuest to Present at Banc of America Securities Human Capital Services Conference
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 7 -- ProQuest Company , a leading provider of information solutions and content to the library, classroom, automotive and powersports markets, announced that it will make a company presentation at the Banc of America Securities Human Capital Services Conference, to be held at the Le Parker Meridie ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive Announces First Global Use of Advanced Acoustic Interlayer
Buick Rainier first to use Vanceva(TM) Quiet for superior noise reduction TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 7 -- Solutia Automotive, leading supplier of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer products for glass to the automotive industry, announced today that Vanceva(TM) Quiet, its advanced acoustic interlayer, is being used in th ... Continue reading
DENVER--May 7, 2003--The Aimbridge Group, a provider of financial products through partnerships with credit unions, has contracted to sell its automotive indirect lending business in Colorado and Wyoming to Credit Union Indirect Lending Association (CUILA, Inc.). CUILA, Inc. is a Colorado-based credit union service org ... Continue reading
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--May 7, 2003-- OpenWebs and VAST Product Lines Offer UST&E Customers Integrated Purchasing, Inventory Visibility and Delivery Receipts for Tire and Parts Purchases CarParts Technologies Inc. (CPT), the leading provider of open, eCommerce and business automation software solutions for the aut ... Continue reading
Good Afternoon, Everyone, In a press release dated May 6, 2003 concerning the construction progress for ADESA Long Island, the construction completion timeline was incorrectly noted. The construction for ADESA Long Island is more than halfway completed and the auction will open for business this June. I regret any conf ... Continue reading
Alliance Credit Union Low Loan Rates Mark 50th Anniversary
SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 7, 2003--Alliance Credit Union is offering one of the lowest rates available for both auto and home equity loans. Its credit union members can get as low as 2.95% APR(1) on new, used or a vehicle that was financed elsewhere and as low as Prime-.25% APR(2) for a home equity loan. The low rates are ... Continue reading
Auto Recycling Consultant Introduces Free Management Newsletter
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 7 -- Ron Sturgeon announced today that beginning June 1, 2003, he will be publishing a free Auto Recycling Management Enewsletter to those recyclers and other interested parties who request it. The newsletter will include his latest observations on the auto salvage and recycling business climate, ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Continues Confirmation Hearing
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 7 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has continued the hearing on confirmation of the Company's modified Plan of Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code until Monday, May 12, 2003. Due to limited ... Continue reading
Manufacturer of seats, interior systems and batteries honored for Six Sigma, warranty reduction, social responsibility performance PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 7 -- Johnson Controls was recognized by the Ford Motor Company with three 2002 World Excellence Awards, honoring the company as one of the automaker's top suppliers in ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Car Engineers Experience Male Pregnancy
-- Mother's Day is just around the corner, and men across the country will be showing their appreciation to mom. But do men really appreciate what mothers have to go through during pregnancy? Some engineers at Ford Motor Company do. The engineers wear pregnancy suits to help understand what pregnant women go through an ... Continue reading
WHO: Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE) WHAT: 2003 SAE Government/Industry Meeting WHEN: Conference Dates - May 12-14, 2003 WHERE: Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, D.C., USA Top mobility industry executives and governmental officials will discuss the future of the automotive industry when the S ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 7, 2003-- And Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists HP Unveils Adaptive Enterprise Strategy to Help Businesses Manage Change and Get More from Their IT Investments HP today announced its Adaptive Enterprise strategy aimed at companies and chief information officers that demand more out of their IT ... Continue reading
PPG Awarded Grant for Innovation in Occupational and Environmental Health
PITTSBURGH--May 7, 2003--PPG Industries this afternoon received an Innovation in Occupational and Environmental Health Grant for $25,000 to help implement its program to improve the early diagnosis, treatment and management of depression for employees, retirees and family members. PPG joined Johns Hopkins University as ... Continue reading
Rival Technologies Signs Letter of Intent
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 7, 2003--Rival Technologies Inc., (OTCBB: RVTIF), announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire a diesel engine technology known as WIS from M.A. Turbo/Engine Ltd. WIS is designed as an external retrofit for diesel engines. It provides a simultaneous reduction in dies ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 181 SEMA ANNOUNCES FORD WILL CONCLUDE ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AS VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OF SEMA SHOW 2003 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (May 7, 2003) -- The Ford Mot ... Continue reading
Company Showcases Multipurpose Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle STANTON, Calif., May 7 -- Sonic Jet Performance, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SJET) announced today the participation of its subsidiary, Technical Solutions Group, Inc. (TSG), in the DoD Force Protection Equipment Demonstration IV (FPED IV) on May 6-8. FPED IV is b ... Continue reading
The Auto Club Launches Major Effort to Keep Aging Baby Boomers Safe on the Road
LOS ANGELES--May 7, 2003--The Automobile Club of Southern California today launches a long-term effort to keep the growing number of senior drivers in California safe while on the road. Addressing the needs of an aging population now will help prepare California for an expected jump in its senior drivers as "baby boome ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Release Earnings on May 14, 2003
ROANOKE, Va., May 7 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that it will report its first quarter results after the close of business on May 14, 2003. The Company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time on May 15, 2003, which will be made available concurrently on t ... Continue reading
Agencies Settle Lawsuits Over Auto Emissions Inspections
PENNDOT, DEP Craft Plan to Comply With Federal Clean Air Quality Standards That Avoids Major Burdens on Pennsylvania Drivers HARRISBURG, Pa., May 7 -- Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., and Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today announced an agreement to settle se ... Continue reading
Anderson Economic Group Acquires Retail Market Assessment Firm
LANSING, Mich.--May 7, 2003--Anderson Economic Group, a Lansing-based consulting firm, announced today its acquisition of the retail and market assessment firm SM Vokes & Associates. As part of the acquisition, Sharon M. Vokes, former principal of the Oakland County, Mich., firm, has joined Anderson Economic Group as d ... Continue reading
BOSTON--May 7, 2003--Teradyne, Inc. announced the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the Teradyne Users Group (TUG). TUG 2003, held May 5-7 in Nashville, Tennessee, featured a keynote address by Synopsis Fellow, Dr. Thomas W. Williams, speaking on 'A DFT History of the Last 25 Years.' Two hundred and fifty regist ... Continue reading
Copart Opens in Richmond, Virginia
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--May 7, 2003--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has opened a salvage facility in Richmond, Virginia. With the addition of this 12-acre greenfield location Copart now has 102 locations in 40 states. "The new Richmond location is strategically located midway between our Waldorf, Maryland and Danville ... Continue reading
Crevier BMW Presents Quarterly Check To Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
SANTA ANA, Calif., May 7 -- Crevier BMW kicked off its 2003 "Driving Out Breast Cancer" campaign to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, with the presentation of a first-quarter check of $7875 from the Santa Ana dealership which promises to help Crevier BMW reach their projected goal of donating approxi ... Continue reading
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. to Webcast Presentation at Bear Stearns Global Transport Conference
GREENWICH, Conn., May 7, 2003 -- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) announced that on Tuesday, May 13th, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mortimer B. Fuller III will provide a financial and strategic overview of the Company at the Bear Stearns Global Transport and Logistics Conference. The presentation will be webcast li ... Continue reading
Jini Community Approves First Standard
The Jini Community Approves the ServiceUI API, Contributed by Artima Software and Developed Collaboratively with Over 40 Jini Community Members, as the First Standard Passed Through the New Jini Community Decision Process SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 7 -- The Jini Community has approved the ServiceUI Application Programming ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Largest Fuel Cell Deal Ever
-- In the biggest sign yet that America may finally be ready to free itself of foreign sources of energy, two giant industrial leaders, Dow Chemical and General Motors have completed the largest ever hydrogen fuel cell deal. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstrea ... Continue reading
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--May 7, 2003--The Board of Directors of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") , has adopted the O'Reilly Automotive Corporate Governance Principles and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, in compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Nasdaq Listing Standards Rule 4200. ... Continue reading
LANCASTER, Calif.--May 7, 2003--Rexhall Industries, Inc. today announced the following: Late filing: the 2002 10K filing, while technically presented on April 15, 2003, was recorded as filed on April 16, 2003. Beckman, Kirkland & Whitney and KPMG original, signed opinion letters were not in the possession of Rexhall In ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces May GoldStar Lease Award Winners
CAMPBELL, Calif., May 7 -- Each month, carmakers entice consumers with attractive new car lease rates. And each month IntelliChoice -- a PRIMEDIA company that develops and distributes consumer automobile pricing, specifications, and ownership and leasing cost data -- recognizes manufacturer leases with the lowest rates ... Continue reading
Dan Gamel RV Centers Expands into Redding, California
REDDING, Calif.--May 7, 2003--Dan Gamel RV Centers (www.gamel.com), the #1 distributor of Fleetwood RV's in the nation, announced today their expansion into Redding, California. The expansion into Redding is part of a joint effort between Dan Gamel RV Centers and Fleetwood Enterprises to develop destination-point, regi ... Continue reading
Benson Reaction To Mike Wallace Substituting For Jerry Nadeau
Johnny Benson on Mike Wallace: "I think the Army and MB2 Motorsports made a good choice in Mike Wallace. He helped out our Valvoline guys last year when I got hurt at Daytona. He substituted for me at Chicago and did a really good job. Everyone is in a tough position right now, but Mike has enough experience in this sp ... Continue reading
Goodyear Directors Re-elected, Board Size Reduced
AKRON, Ohio, May 7 -- Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today elected James C. Boland, Steven A. Minter and James M. Zimmerman to three-year terms on the company's Board of Directors. Agnar Pytte was elected to serve the remaining year of a three- year term on the board. Boland is former vice chairman ... Continue reading
Ford Celebrates a Long History in Chicago
* Henry Ford's First Customer From the City of Chicago in 1903 Ford Motor Company will be unveiling a special exhibit at the Chicago Historical Society cataloging some of the important milestones of Ford's long history with the City of Chicago. Ford is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year and couldn't have achie ... Continue reading
Dow Plans to Use GM Fuel Cells in World's Largest Fuel Cell Transaction
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Dow Chemical Company, the world's largest chemical manufacturer, and General Motors Corp., the world's largest automobile manufacturer, have reached initial understanding on the world's largest fuel cell transaction to date. The intent of this is for GM to commercialize its hydrogen fuel cell t ... Continue reading
Green Mountain Power Reduces Emissions with Hybrid Cars
COLCHESTER, Vt.--May 7, 2003--Green Mountain Power Corporation has embraced a new technology that benefits the environment with its purchase of three hybrid vehicles. The vehicles combine a gas engine and electric motor to produce the optimum mix to power the car. "We know that emissions from cars are a significant con ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces First Quarter 2003 Results
BOLOGNA, Italy, May 7 -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. For the first quarter of 2003, revenues were Euro 81.3 million down 23.5% over the same period in 2002, mainly caused by a 23.2% re ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 125th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 7 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable June 29, 2003 to stockholders of record at the close of business June 2, 2003. This will mark the 125th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. "Paying ... Continue reading
UAW President Ron Gettelfinger Respond To Detroit Project And the Natural Resources Defense Council
DETROIT, May 7 -- The following is a statement from UAW President Ron Gettelfinger in response to advertisements released today by the Detroit Project and the Natural Resources Defense Council: "The production of greener, cleaner cars is a worthy goal. But the Detroit Project and the Natural Resources Defense Council m ... Continue reading
Suzuki Shows Most Improvement-2003 Initial Quality Study
BREA, Calif.--May 7, 2003--The J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study (IQS) shows American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) as the most improved automotive manufacturer in the industry with a 31 percent improvement in quality. The full study surveys more than 52,000 buyers and lessees of 2003 model-year vehicles aft ... Continue reading
Takagi-Giaffone-Luyendyk Indy 500 Practice Day 4
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Takagi Charges Ahead as Day 4 of Practice is History at Indy INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 7, 2003) - Day 4 of practice for this month's 87th Indianapolis 500 saw Tora Takagi lead the way for teammates Felipe Giaffone and Ari ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Chairman Presents Safety Awards to Top-Performing Plants
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 7 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation recognized 18 of its global manufacturing plants for excellence in safety performance. Frank Macher, chairman and chief executive officer, presented each facility with the Chairman's Safety Excellence Award for achieving an outstanding safety record in 2002, as dete ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corporation Files Registration Statement For Secondary Equity Offering
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 7 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a secondary equity offering of 3,477,621 shares of its Class A Common Stock. The shares will be sold by Penske Perfor ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: American Tire Distributors Announces New Company Chairman
-- The Board of Directors of American Tire Distributors, Inc. appointed Richard P. "Dick" Johnson as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective May 5, 2003. Johnson had been the Company's President and CEO since February 2001. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces First Quarter Results
WARREN, Mich., May 7 -- Noble International, Ltd. (the "Company") today confirmed previously announced revenue from continuing operations of $40.8 million and net income from continuing operations of $2.0 million or $0.25 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2003. Continuing Operations Revenue from co ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., May 7 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that in conjunction with Global Thermoelectric, Inc., it has filed a preliminary Joint Management Information Circular and Proxy Statement, which we refer to as the "Joint Proxy Statement," with the Securities and Exchange Commis ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Texas--May 7, 2003--Warrantech Corporation (OTCBB:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, today announced that an agreement has been reached with ACE Property and Casualty Insurance Company (ACE) to resolve all outstanding claims and disputes arising out of all b ... Continue reading
SUV Owners Group Responds to New NRDC Commercials and 'What Would Jesus Drive?' Campaign
SUV Owners of America Also Adds Board Member WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Responding to rising attacks against sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and their owners, Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America (SUVOA) today unveiled both a survey of Americans' attitudes on vehicle choice and its revamped website -- www.suvoa.com -- with ... Continue reading
ATX Expert to Explore Future of In-Vehicle Voice Technology Trends At 2003 Auto Interiors Show
WHAT: Thomas Schalk, ATX vice president of voice technology, will discuss developments in interactive voice recognition technology and the company's new voice-activated vehicle owner's manual during a panel at the Auto Interiors Show. The panel, "Integrating In-Vehicle Speech Technologies," will explore vehicle owner p ... Continue reading
Bell Industries Reports 2003 First Quarter Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 7, 2003--Bell Industries, Inc. (AMEX:BI) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net sales for the most recent three-month period were $32.1 million, the same as that of the prior-year period. The company recorded a net loss of $912,000, or $0.11 per share, f ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce CorporateCare Business continues to grow
London, May 7 -- Rolls-Royce announced today (7 May) at the EBACE Business Aircraft Convention in Geneva, that its CorporateCare programme - the most comprehensive set of engine care options in corporate aviation - has booked new orders worth almost US$45 million so far this year with 29 customers worldwide. Rolls-Royc ... Continue reading
WOODBURY, N.Y., and LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., May 7 -- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. has been granted a worldwide non- exclusive license to manufacture suspended particle device (SPD) emulsions and SPD light-controlling film developed by Research Frontiers Incorporated . Air Products will sell these SPD emulsions and ligh ... Continue reading
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Amerigon Announces First Quarter Results Release and Conference Call Date
DEARBORN, Mich., May 7 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced plans to release its first quarter results on Monday, May 12, 2003, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern), and to host a conference call to be broadcast live on the Internet at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) that same day. Conference Call Toll free dial-in number: 800-946-0783 RSV ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--May 7, 2003-- Thales Navigation Donates GPS Navigation Devices to Aid Energy-Efficiency Caravan of Hybrid, Hydrogen and Alternative Fuel Vehicles on Jaunt from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. Actor Dennis Weaver and his energy-efficiency team are demonstrating the energy-saving benefits of Magellan( ... Continue reading
DETROIT--May 7, 2003--Detroit based ALTA International and ALTA A/S, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, have announced the newest version of ALTA PowerB2O(TM), a global plant floor software solution that enables automotive suppliers and logistics companies worldwide to achieve more profitable revenue by implementing strat ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--May 7, 2003--SmartSignal Corporation, the leader in predictive technology for asset management, today announced it has joined forces with Indus International Inc. to deliver the industry's first real-time proactive work order maintenance solution. The combination of SmartSignal's Equipment Condition Monitoring ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Texas--May 7, 2003--Warrantech Corporation (OTCBB:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, today announced that an agreement has been reached with ACE Property and Casualty Insurance Company (ACE) to resolve all outstanding claims and disputes arising out of all b ... Continue reading
Ventura Transfer Company Releases Guidelines for Driver Safety
Terrorism Still a Reality for Us Truckers LONG BEACH, Calif., May 7 -- Ventura Transfer Company (VTC) announced today their Security Tactics Against Terrorism plan. The plan, known internally as "STAT", is a combination of industry standards and common sense guidelines that VTC has identified as critical steps to ensur ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Reports First Quarter 2003 Results
WESTWOOD, Mass., May 7 -- LoJack Corporation, reported today that revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003 was $27,742,000 compared to $27,400,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income also increased to $964,000, or $.07 per diluted share, compared to $84,000, or $.01 per diluted share, for the first qua ... Continue reading
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., May 7 -- The Ford Motor Company will be the featured Vehicle Manufacturer of SEMA Show 2003, according to SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association. The annual show is planned for Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 4-7, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. "We are delighted that Ford, which has been a stro ... Continue reading
Microheat Secures Contract with General Motors for its HotShot(R) System
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 7 -- Microheat Inc. has been selected by General Motors Corporation to supply its HotShot fluid technology system for heated cleaning and de-icing of windshields for future full size sedan and sport utility vehicles. HotShot is a compact, easy-to-use system that enhances visual safety and o ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Reports First Quarter 2003 Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--May 7, 2003--Prestolite Electric Incorporated and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding, Inc., today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2003. First quarter sales of $42.4 million generated adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and certain othe ... Continue reading
Hastings Manufacturing Reports First-Quarter Results
Company launches initiatives to contain costs and boost sales in 2003 HASTINGS, Mich., May 7 -- Hastings Manufacturing Co. (AMEX:HMF) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The Hastings, Mich.-based piston ring manufacturer and engine-products specialist reported a net loss of $11,751, or $ ... Continue reading
think3 Riding High on Major U.S. Automotive Win
Buell Motorcycle Standardizes on think3 for Product Development PLEASANTON, Calif., May 7 -- think3, Inc. continues its rapid growth and sales momentum, announcing today a major North American customer win. Buell Motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson Company and leading manufacturer of performance motorcycles, has entered into ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG: First Quarter Earnings Report
WOLFSBURG, Germany--May 7, 2003-- Volkswagen AG: January - March 2003 January-March 2003 2002 +/- (%) ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------- Volkswagen Group Deliveries to customers '000 units 1,195 1,179 + 1.4 Unit sales '000 units 1,218 1,181 + 3.1 Production '000 units 1,280 1,217 + ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Launches Online Boat Registration Service
New Program Offers Consumers the Ability to Download Important Boat DMV Documentation and Instructions COSTA MESA, Calif., May 7 -- NADAguides.com ( www.NADAguides.com ), the nation's leading vehicle information resource on the Internet, today announced the launch of a comprehensive boat registration service at its web ... Continue reading
MINI USA Launch Exceeds Expectations
Jack Pitney Credits Innovative Marketing, Enthusiastic Dealers on Road to Success DETROIT, May 7 -- One year after the MINI brand was launched in the U.S., its brand awareness has more than quadrupled and sales have exceeded expectations by fifty percent, according to Jack Pitney, General Manager for MINI USA, in a spe ... Continue reading
Universal Ice Blast Opens Detroit Testing Facility
KIRKLAND, Wash.--May 7, 2003--Universal Ice Blast, Inc. (OTCBB:UIBI), announced today that it had opened a testing facility in the Detroit area to improve its ability to respond to the growing needs of its customers within the automotive industry. In response to increased quotation activities, UIBI has opened a testing ... Continue reading
Auto Incentives Up 14 Percent in April
Auto Incentives Rise About 14 Percent in April, With More Deals on the Way DETROIT May 6, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that financing deals and cash rebates on new cars and trucks rose to record levels last month, and Ford Motor Co. became the latest automaker to sweeten its offers Tuesday. Like its ... Continue reading
Toyota Remains on Top in Quality, but Gap Narrows Between Foreign, Domestic Automakers
DETROIT May 6, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reporte dthat for the first time in five years, the average quality of new cars and trucks failed to improve this year, while domestic automakers continued to gain ground on foreign brands, according to a closely watched study of 2003 models released Tuesday. Toyota ... Continue reading
Big three US carmakers gain on Japanese
May 6,2001; Jeremy Grant writing for FT reports that General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler, the three largest US carmakers, received a boost on Tuesday when a respected US survey of vehicle quality showed that the carmakers were, by some measure, continuing to narrow the gap with their Japanese rivals. The developme ... Continue reading
AutoVision GmbH investiert bei NanoMuscle Inc.
Antioch, Kalifornien, May 5 -- NanoMuscle, Inc., Hersteller von leichten und lautlosen Miniaturmotoren, empfing im Rahmen seiner offenen Finanzierungsrunde der Serie C über 10 Mio. US$ eine 2 Mio. US$ Investition von AutoVision GmbH, einer Tochter der Volkswagen AG. NanoMuscle wird auch seinen europäischen Hauptsitz ... Continue reading
Carmichael clinches third consecutive Supercross title in Las Vegas
Carmichael clinches third consecutive Supercross title in Las Vegas AMA Supercross Series 250cc/125cc Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout Round 16: Las Vegas, Nevada May 3, 2003 "The goal is to win the championship and I feel that I have what it takes to do that. I also know that anything can happen, so I have to stay o ... Continue reading
Airborne Express Wins Supplier Award From AutoNation
SEATTLE, May 6 -- Airborne, Inc. (www.airborne.com) has received the Most Improved Supplier Award from AutoNation Inc., America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles. The award is given to the carrier achieving the greatest increase in usage among AutoNation dealerships during the previous year, as well as o ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va., May 6 -- WebSurveyor Corporation, the leading provider of do-it-yourself online survey solutions, announced today that BMW Manufacturing Corp. (BMW) has selected WebSurveyor's online survey solutions to conduct internal employee satisfaction surveys. Prior to WebSurveyor, BMW used paper surveys to query i ... Continue reading
Detroit Translation Bureau Creates Internship Program with Kent State University
BINGHAM FARMS, Mich.--May 6, 2003--Rick Woyde, President and CEO of Detroit Translation Bureau (DTB) announced that Detroit Translation Bureau has developed an internship program with Kent State University. Kent State University has one of the most highly regarding language programs in the country. Kent's program inclu ... Continue reading
Corteco's Milan, Ohio Facility Wins Nissan 2002 Quality Master Award
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 6 -- Corteco's Milan, Ohio facility was recently honored with Nissan North America's 2002 Quality Master Award for its performance. Nissan's rating is based on a year-long evaluation of the supplier's systems, incoming quality, response time, cost reduction capability, design support, timely shipme ... Continue reading
MIAMI LAKES, Fla.--May 6, 2003-- This release supercedes the Kaba Benzing release issued earlier today. We inadvertently misused SAP wording. This release includes the correct wording. Brigham Scully apologizes for this confusion. Kaba Benzing, a subsidiary of $690 million Kaba Holding AG and worldwide leader in time a ... Continue reading
Partners Wanted for Fast Growth Collector Car Auction Site
SAN DIEGO, May 6 -- While hundreds of companies have tried and failed in the online auction business, CalCruising (www.calcruising.com) collector car auctions continues to defy the odds. CalCruising is currently the second largest online auction site for classic and collector cars, with a member base of nearly 10,000, ... Continue reading
STAR Adds Sixth New Member in 2003: NAT, Inc.
MCLEAN, Va., May 6 -- NAT, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative extended warranty workflow software solutions for automotive retailers, OEMs and suppliers, has joined STAR, the IT standards body for the North American retail automotive industry, as its newest member. NAT is the sixth organization to have joined ST ... Continue reading
Tesma announces higher sales and net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2003
CONCORD, ON, May 6 -- Tesma International Inc. (TSX:TSM.A; NASDAQ:TSMA), a global supplier of highly-engineered engine, transmission and fuel system components, modules and systems for the automotive industry, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Three Months Ended March 31 (U.S. ... Continue reading
The Budweiser Autosport 2003 Show
Glacier The Budweiser Autosport 2003 Show will broadcast live from McGilvery's Speedwy on WKLU 101.9 FM beginning at 700 PM in Indianapolis. Scheduled guests include.. Felipe Giaffone... driving for Mo Nunn Racing Felipe has a win to his credit at Kentucky [n2002. In last years Indy 600 Felipe finished second having le ... Continue reading
OCEAN VIEW, Delaware, 6 de mayo /PR Newswire/ -- AccuWords Communications L.L.C., agencia bilingüe de comunicaciones, acaba de lanzar una nueva división de producción editorial, para ayudar a los medios de comunicación impresos, o en sitios Web, a distribuir efectivamente sus mensajes en español. "Hoy en día, cua ... Continue reading
Translators and Journalists Join Forces to Crack Latino Media Market
OCEAN VIEW, Del., May 6 -- AccuWords Communications, L.L.C., a bilingual communications agency, has launched a new division specifically geared at helping print and online media deliver editorial content in Spanish. "Now that Latinos have become the nation's largest ethnic minority, more media outlets want to create an ... Continue reading
AutoNation Appoints KPMG LLP As Independent Auditor
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 6 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, today announced that it has appointed KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2003. AutoNation's previous independent auditor was Deloitte & Touche LLP. As previousl ... Continue reading
CARCORP USA Corporation Announces Majority Shareholders Approve Merger with Elite Flight Solutions
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--May 6, 2003--CARCORP USA Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (OTCBB:CUSA), announced today that the Information Statement and Notice of Actions Taken by Written Consent of the Majority Stockholder has been mailed to shareholders of CARCORP USA common stock. As of today, 6 May 2003, majority share ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group es Reconocida Como una de las Mejores Compañías para Mujeres Hispanas que Trabajan
* La Revista 'Latina Style' Nombra a Chrysler Group a su Lista por Cuarto Año AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, 6 de mayo /PR Newswire/ -- Chrysler Group ha sido nombrada una de las 50 "Mejores Compañías para Mujeres Hispanas que Trabajan," según la quinta encuesta empresarial de los mejores lugares para trabajar realizada a ... Continue reading
CMXchange to Auction Assets of Minerva Aluminum Co. May 21, 2003
NORTHFIELD, Ill.--May 6, 2003--Commodities Management Exchange Inc. (CMXchange), the Internet-based integrated commodities management services company, announced today that it will conduct an auction at 10 a.m. (CDT), May 21, 2003, for all assets of Minerva Aluminum Co., a producer of specification secondary aluminum i ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--May 6, 2003--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced earnings for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. For the three months ended March 31, 2003 total revenues increased approximately $9.4 million, or 72%, to $22.5 million, compared to $13.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002 ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport commercially launches B LPG Plus propane engine
VANCOUVER, May 6 -- Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. of Columbus, Indiana and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) of Vancouver, British Columbia, announced today the commercial launch of a new low-emissions LPG (liquid petroleum gas) engine for mid-size truck and bus applications. Available for or ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 6, 2003--Farmers Insurance customers may qualify for a special discount on Farmers auto insurance when they also have a Farmers New World Life Insurance Company policy. The discount is part of an effort by Farmers to provide its valued customers with greater savings on their insurance options. "The aut ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Accelerates Roll-Out of Industrial Vehicle Control System From I.D. Systems, Inc.
HACKENSACK, N.J., May 6 -- I.D. Systems, Inc. today announced that Ford Motor Company will accelerate its corporate-wide deployment of I.D. Systems' wireless Industrial Vehicle Electronic Control System (IVECS). The accelerated plan calls for more than 20 Ford assembly and stamping plants in North America to implement ... Continue reading
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. First Quarter 2003 Earnings Results
DALLAS, May 6 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF.EC) today reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 was $8.6 million, or $0.75 on a diluted per share basis, as compared to a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.14 on a diluted per shar ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, May 6 -- The Metals Service Center Institute (MSCI), joining the active struggle to realign the value of the dollar and rejuvenate the North American manufacturing economy, has agreed to join the Coalition for a Sound Dollar and plans two major programs to support the nationwide initiative. MSCI directors, v ... Continue reading
-- New and redesigned model launches often demonstrate high initial quality, which may dispel the myth that quality always suffers during new-vehicle launches, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Initial Quality Study(sm) released today. An analysis of all replacement-model launches and major vehicle redesi ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 6, 2003-- -------------------------------------------------- The Metallic Star of "The Matrix: Reloaded" This year's sequel to 1999's Matrix movie, "The Matrix: Reloaded," is the most anticipated movie of the year. For the central chase scene, a mile-and-a-quarter long freeway was built and Cadillac was o ... Continue reading
Safelite Glass Corp. Announces Developments in Diamond Triumph Litigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6 -- Safelite(R) Glass Corp., a leading provider of property and casualty claims management solutions and the nation's leader in auto glass repair and replacement services, has announced several important developments in the company's litigation with Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, including the appoint ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc. Declares Dividend
BRANTFORD, Ontario--May 6, 2003--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX: WCS.A) has declared a dividend on its common shares in the amount of $0.12 per common share, and such dividend shall be payable on June 6, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 16, 2003. About Wescast Industries Inc.: Wescast Indust ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Partners with Infineon Raceway
Kim Hernandez John Cardinale Yokohama Tire Infineon Raceway Phone: 800-423-4544 (ext. 3952) Phone: 707.938.8448 (ext. 107) kim.hernandez@yokohamatire.com jcardinale@infineonraceway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOKOHAMA TIRE CORPORATION PARTNERS WITH INFINEON RACEWAY AS TRACK’S OFFICIAL TIRE FULLERTON, CA (May 2003) – ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, KY Speedway
(5-6-03) For continually updated entry lists, news, notes & more - www.arcaracing.com; and thanks....Don Radebaugh KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY FACTSHEET RACE: The Channel 5-205, 5-10-03 TRACK: Kentucky Speedway, 1.5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Sparta, KY DISTANCE: 137 laps, 205 miles SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #6 of the 2003 ARC ... Continue reading
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Toyota and Lexus Dominate J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Initial Quality Study
TORRANCE, Calif., May 6 -- Toyota and Lexus once again dominated the annual J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study which measures problems per 100 vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership. Toyota and Lexus vehicles ranked highest in 6 of 16 segments with Lexus vehicles topping every segment in which they com ... Continue reading
Willis Wood Elected California AAA Chairman
DENVER--May 6, 2003--Willis B. Wood Jr., retired chairman and CEO of Pacific Enterprises in California, has been elected chairman of the AAA Board of Directors at the AAA Annual Meeting here today at the Adams Mark Hotel. Approximately 800 delegates and club officials, representing the federation's 77 affiliated clubs ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Third Quarter Dividend
DAYTON, Ohio, May 6 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular third quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable June 12, 2003 to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2003. Reynolds and Reynolds ( www.reyrey.com ) is the leading provider of integrated sol ... Continue reading
iPIX 'Revs Up' Cars.com Private Party Pre-Owned Automotive Classifieds
Demand for Compelling Visuals Drives Auto Marketplace Licensing Of Enhanced Imaging Services From iPIX SAN RAMON, Calif., May 6 -- Internet Pictures Corporation , the leader in mission-critical imaging solutions, today announced that cars.com (www.cars.com) will begin a pilot with iPIX to provide enhanced imaging servi ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Partners With Infineon Raceway as Track's Official Tire
FULLERTON, Calif.--May 6, 2003--Yokohama Tire Corporation has entered into a partnership agreement with Infineon Raceway making the company the official tire of the track. "Yokohama carries an outstanding legacy in motorsports," said Art Michalik, Director of Marketing Communications for Yokohama. "Infineon Raceway is ... Continue reading
Takagi-Giaffone-Luyendyk Indy 500 Indy 500 Day 3 Practice
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Speeds Creep Upward for Takagi, Giaffone, Luyendyk On Day 3 of Practice for Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 6, 2003) - Mo Nunn Racing's driving trio of Tora Takagi, Felipe Giaffone and Arie Luyendyk upped their f ... Continue reading
Puerto Rico Grand Prix To Be Staged at Isla Grande Airport
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2003 PUERTO RICO GRAND PRIX TO BE STAGED AT ISLA GRANDE AIRPORT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ‹ The Puerto Rico Grand Prix, the 2003 season finale for the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup, will be h ... Continue reading
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