Audi's 'The Art of the Heist' Campaign Launched With Stolen A3
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 8 -- Audi of America recently launched an innovative advertising campaign called "The Art of the Heist" for the all-new Audi A3 premium compact car. The new campaign, crafted with Audi's long-time advertising partner McKinney+Silver, creates an evolving "new-fashioned thriller" which started w ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--June 8, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Philadelphia. At the Annual Meeting, shareholders elected the full Board of Directors for a one-year term, approved the appointment of the ... Continue reading
Ford's Al Ver to Lead New Business Entity Nee Visteon
DEARBORN, Mich., June 8 -- Al Ver, Ford Motor Company's current vice president of Advanced and Manufacturing Engineering, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Ford-managed business entity the Company is forming later this year to assume control of 24 Visteon Corp. plants and facilities in North America. Ve ... Continue reading
John Deere Foundation Grants $3 Million to Provide Basic Tools to African Farmers
Early successes show manually operated irrigation pumps help break the cycle of poverty MOLINE, Ill., June 8 -- The John Deere Foundation today said it plans to provide $3 million over the next three years to KickStart, an innovative social enterprise that creates and markets tools to help end poverty in developing cou ... Continue reading
Report Says Toyota May Raise U.S. Auto Prices to Support Struggling U.S. Carmakers
OSAKA June 8, 2005; The AP reported that Kyodo News said the chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. Wednesday repeated his statement that the auto maker is likely to raise its vehicle prices in the United States to support struggling U.S. carmakers. If the U.S. auto industry collapses, it may adversely affect Japan-U.S. relati ... Continue reading
Extreme Performance Plus Racing Oil Available to race teams and WISSOTA drivers
For Immediate Release June 7, 2005 Extreme Performance Plus Racing Oil Combines Performance and Quality RED WING, MN, - Wilson Oil Company is the Official Oil of WISSOTA for the 2005 racing season. They also sponsor The Extreme Performance Plus Racing Oil Rookie of the Year category. Wilson Oil Company has been involve ... Continue reading
Dodge Answers 'Call of the Wild' During Zoo Adventure Tour at the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens
* Twelve-city tour to showcase Dodge vehicles and their family-friendly features * Each two-day event includes six Dodge Zoo Adventure activity areas, featuring animal-themed Dodge vehicles * Visitors receive 50 percent off zoo admission during the Dodge Zoo Tour WHAT: A herd of Dodge vehicles will be coming soon to a ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Continues Collaboration with U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) today announced that it will build on its long-standing relationship with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to continue developing advanced diesel engine technologies. Detroit Diesel was recently recognized with grants from the DOE that will assist in fu ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, Announces Pricing of Its 2006 Model Lineup
IRVINE, Calif., June 8 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced pricing for its 2006 model year lineup today. The announcement continues to illustrate the tremendous value across the Swedish automotive manufacturer's entire line of cars, wagons and SUVs. The 2006 Volvo vehicle line has undergone enhancement ... Continue reading
Scelzi set for move up the ranks in Chicago
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST NHRA NATIONALS Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: June 10-12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI SET FOR MOVE UP THE RANKS IN CHICAGO JOLIET, Ill. (Jun ... Continue reading
Nissan Opens World's Largest Showroom in Oman
Tokyo (JCNN) - On June 4, Nissan Motor opened the world's largest automobile showroom in Muscat, the capital city of Oman, which is a stronghold of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, Nissan's distributor there. The showroom, with 3,367m2 of floor space, can house more than 25 vehicles. Nissan and Infinity brand cars will be ex ... Continue reading
Austriamicrosystems to Fab Triad Mixed-Signal Structured ASICs
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. & UNTERPREMSTAETTEN, Austria--June 8, 2005--Triad Semiconductor Inc., a pioneer in the development of mixed signal structured ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) technology, announced that the MSSA-1 platform has transitioned to production status with austriamicrosystems as the fabricatio ... Continue reading
Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation To Receive Standard & Poor's Listing
Standard and Poor's Listing Opens Up Additional States that Require Listing to Enable State Residents to Buy and Sell Shares Under Blue Sky Laws PORTLAND, Ore., June 8 -- Axial Vector(TM) Engine Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AOME.OB) announced today that its company information will be made available via Standard & Poor ... Continue reading
Three-time Rte. 66 champ Bazemore eyes another win
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST NHRA NATIONALS Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: June 10-12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net THREE-TIME ROUTE 66 CHAMP BAZEMORE EYES ANOTHER WIN JOLIET, I ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Charger to Feature Boston Acoustics Legendary Sound
PEABODY, Mass.--June 7, 2005--Boston Acoustics, Inc. , a premier manufacturer of high performance home and mobile audio solutions announced today that it will provide audiophile speaker systems featuring The Boston Sound(TM) for the new 2006 Dodge Charger. In partnership with Visteon Corporation , the audio system blen ... Continue reading
Agencies Team up to Put Bay Area Motorists on FasTrak(TM)
New Web Site Expands Customer Services SAN FRANCISCO, June 7 -- Thanks to a pair of customer service improvements launched today by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Caltrans and the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (GGBHTD), it's easier than ever for motorists to get on the FasTr ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 7 -- Akebono Corporation, North America's leading supplier of advanced brake technology, today announced the availability of its EURO(TM) and Akebono Street Performance(TM) Application Catalogs. Each one of these exciting new catalogs is designed and geared towards their specific market: T ... Continue reading
'Are You MAC Enough?(TM)' XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights' Cruise Into Local McDonald's(R)
Who: Champion import tuner car builder, Jay Laub and XM Satellite Radio's Hot Import Nights 2005 car show What: Renowned import tuner car builder Jay Laub and McDonald's Big Mac(R) sandwich are giving a free preview of some of the hottest customized cars from the 2005 Hot Import Nights (HIN) tour at the McDonald's in W ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Raises Third Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Guidance to Higher End of Earlier Projections
TROY, Mich., June 7 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it expects the company's earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal year 2005, ending June 30, to be at the higher end of the range forecasted in early May of $0.60 to $0.70 per diluted share, before special items. In addition, the ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems Announces Annual General Meeting
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--June 7, 2005--Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD) will hold its Annual General Meeting, Thursday, June 23, 2005, 1:00pm PST at the Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver, 1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC. At the event, Mr. Dennis Campbell, Ballard Power Systems' President and Chief Executive Offi ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Earnings Call
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 7, 2005--Cascade Corporation, , a leading international manufacturer of lift truck attachments, forks and accessories, will host a conference call to report first quarter fiscal 2006 results on Thursday, June 9, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. PDT. Conference Call Information Robert C. Warren, Jr., President an ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger to Hit the Street with Performance Sound
Visteon and Boston Acoustics Deliver Branded Sound For the 21st Century Muscle Car VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 7 -- The bold styling of the 2006 Dodge Charger is supported by the bold performance of the branded Boston Acoustics audiophile sound system delivered through the partnership of Visteon and Boston Acoustic ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--June 7, 2005--ExxonMobil today announced that its just concluded 90-day credit card promotion resulted in more than 80,000 new cardholders for the proprietary ExxonMobil Credit Card. A majority of these new cardholders took advantage of the opportunity to get a free Speedpass upon acceptance. During the p ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on Chase Auto Owner Trust 2005-A
NEW YORK--June 7, 2005--Fitch Ratings issued a presale report today on Chase Auto Owner Trust 2005-A discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'AAA' ratings on the class A notes and 'A+' ratings on the certificates. The securities are backed by a pool of prime retail installment sales contracts secured by ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Werner Vice President of Manufacturing, North American Tire
AKRON, Ohio, June 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Christopher T. (Chris) Werner Vice President of Manufacturing for its North American Tire (NAT) business unit. Werner was most recently Senior Vice President, Global Operations for GST AutoLeather, Inc., a supplier of automotive leather for luxury vehi ... Continue reading
LOVINGTON, N.M.--June 7, 2005--With hail reported as large as baseballs, yesterday's hailstorm in Lovington caused widespread damage to cars, including dents and broken windshields. If your vehicle was damaged, there are six steps you should take to restore it to its pre-accident condition, according to The Progressive ... Continue reading
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *Ken Johnson Update* (June 7, 2005) Jackie Bryce has issued the ... Continue reading
Kontos Kommentary May Postings for Distribution
Here are the latest indexes and commentary from ADESA Analytical Services which will be posted to our web site, www.adesa.com/kontoskorner. Regards, Anastasia Neese Anastasia Neese ADESA Analytical Services direct: 317-249-4502 fax: 317-249-4651 DISCLAIMER: The information transmitted is intended only for the person or ... Continue reading
Majority of Washington Drivers Choose to Go With the Flow
PEMCO Insurance Poll Reveals Why Drivers Feel the Need to Speed SEATTLE, June 7 -- While many Washington drivers admit to speeding, only a very small number say they speed to get where they're going faster, according to PEMCO Insurance's 2005 Northwest Insurance Poll. PEMCO's poll reveals that more than half of Washing ... Continue reading
MARS International adds 11 reconditioning specialists in May!
PRESS RELEASE ARLINGTON, TX, June 7, 2005. MARS International is excited to announce that it added 11 Operators in the month of May! "We are really excited about our new class of Operators," said Jayson Jones, president. "These guys are fully certified in the 27 MARS appearance reconditioning systems and are ready to g ... Continue reading
Mexico Business Directory Available submit@theautochannel.com
N.A.B.R.C. 130 Prim Road, Suite 215 Colchester, VT 05446 USA Press Release The 2005 Mexico Business Directory is now Available. This database contains more than 140,000 listings of Mexican Manifacturers, Distributors, Suppliers, Retailers, Wholesalers and Business Service companies. It is deemed to be the perfect tool ... Continue reading
MSX International to Provide Document Management Services for XM Satellite Radio
WARREN, Mich., June 7 -- MSX International today announced that it has been chosen to provide document management services for the XM Satellite Radio Customer Care Group. MSX International, in conjunction with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. will provide services to improve operational efficiencies for XM Satellite Radio thr ... Continue reading
NAFCU Services Corporation Selects Auto Financial Group for Auto Balloon Finance Program
HOUSTON--June 7, 2005-- "Preferred Partner" Status Means Enhanced Benefits and Discounts for NAFCU Credit Unions and Their Members Auto Financial Group (AFG) announced today that it has been selected as NAFCU Services Corporation's (NSC) "Preferred Partner" for auto balloon note financing for credit unions. The Preferr ... Continue reading
New FasTrak(TM)-Only Lanes to Open at Bay Bridge
'Mini-Plaza' Conversion to Make Travel Faster OAKLAND, Calif., June 7 -- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) later this month will add three more FasTrak(TM)-only lanes to the Bay Bridge toll plaza. On Monday, June 27, Caltrans will convert lanes # ... Continue reading
New Fuel-Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Bionic Car Introduced
-- A boxfish may be an odd animal to base a car upon, but it is the inspiration for a new concept car introduced today by DaimlerChrysler that may change the future of driving. The Mercedes-Benz Bionic is strong, aerodynamic and efficient like a boxfish. The car is designed to be the most fuel efficient of its size cat ... Continue reading
June 7, 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series(tm) Key Dates to Keep in Mind A June 10 - Nextel Wake-Up Call with Jeremy Mayfield at 11:00 a.m. EDT <> and Sterling Marlin at 11:30 a.m. EDT A June 11 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 12:10 p.m. EDT (Impound) A June 12 - Pocono 500 at 1:40 p.m. EDT (200 laps/500 miles) NASCAR NEXTEL Cup S ... Continue reading
Polar Molecular Announces Annual Shareholders' Meeting
DENVER--June 7, 2005--The Board of Directors of Polar Molecular Holding Corporation (POMHE) on the Nasdaq Bulletin Board has announced an annual meeting date of Friday, September 30, 2005 to be held in Denver, Colorado. The company expects to bring its filings current soon, allowing adequate time to complete preparatio ... Continue reading
Contact: Craig Bailey Chex 400 Performance PR Plus Texas Motor Speedway 704.377.8727 (office) Justin, TX 704.507.2456 (mobile) June 2-3, 2005 cbailey@pprplus.com Rick Crawford's Texas Motor Speedway Results Date Start Finish Laps Status 10/16/04 21 7 146/146 Running 06/11/04 18 15 167/167 Running 10/11/03 8 9 146/146 R ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Motorspors: Harrah's Dover Recap
Robby Gordon Quotes from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Dover<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> “The last three weeks (All-Star open through Dover) we have been extremely competitive. I would say we have had a top 10, if not a ... Continue reading
San Bernardino Celebrates a '66-Diamond Day' with Auto Club
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.--June 7, 2005--The Automobile Club of Southern California today honored the city of San Bernardino's devotion to preserving the history of Route 66 by presenting Mayor Judith Valles with commemorative replica signs similar to those that once pointed the way along the "Mother Road." At a ceremony ... Continue reading
Saxon Motorcycle Co. Announces Three-Pronged Lifelong Customer Program
CASA GRANDE, Ariz.--June 7, 2005--Representatives of Saxon Motorcycle Co. proudly announced today the launch of a three-pronged program designed to strengthen the Saxon brand and turn Saxon Motorcycle buyers into lifelong customers. "Since we launched the Saxon line, we have received tremendous feedback from our dealer ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Pocono Advance
CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Pocono 500 - Pocono Raceway Advance No. 40 TEAM FACTS: * Fore!: Sterling Marlin held his annual charity golf tournament this week in Franklin, Tenn. The tournament which raises ... Continue reading
* America's First Mid-Sized Diesel-Powered SUV dispels myths of old diesels * Advances in Diesel Technology Enhance Power, Performance, Fuel Economy and Emissions * Chrysler Group Committed to Continued Expansion of U.S. Diesel Market, Jeep Vice President Says LOS ANGELES, June 7 -- Launch of the 2005 Jeep(R) Liberty C ... Continue reading
Eighth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon NHRA Nationals Notebook JOLIET, Ill. (June 7, 2005) * Tony Pedregon, the 2003 Funny Car champion, and his ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car head to ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Wins New Business from Two U.S. Automakers
NOVI, Mich., June 7 -- Tower Automotive, Inc. has been awarded new major vehicle structure programs by two different U.S. automakers, the company announced today. "We appreciate our customers' confidence in our ability to support these two new programs," said Kathleen Ligocki, president and chief executive officer. "We ... Continue reading
TRIPLE-DOUBLE SHOW AT IRWINDALE SATURDAY NIGHT + PURE STOCKS!
DODGE TWINS NIGHT AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY … SAT. JUNE 11 DOUBLE RACES: SUPER TRUCKS, SUPER LATE MODELS, & MINIS Twiners Get In For Half-Price … Plus Justice Brothers/High Point Pure Stocks Irwindale, Calif. - - Double your pleasure, double your fun … With twin points races for three of the Speedway's most popular d ... Continue reading
New Three-Year Competition Aims at Introducing Technologies to Reduce Nation's Dependence on Foreign Oil PLANO, Texas, June 7 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, announced today it will join General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Ar ... Continue reading
XPEL To Protect Team Rollcentre During 73rd Le Mans 24 Hour
SAN ANTONIO--June 7, 2005--XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) -- World's Most Famous Endurance Race -- 30-Piece Paint Protection Kit XPEL Technologies Corp. (CNQ:XPEL.U) announced today that the prestigious Rollcentre Team's 24 Hours of Le Mans entry will be protected by an XPEL Paint Protection kit during the upcomi ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Chicago Pre Race: KJ is Ready for a Clutch Performance in Chicago
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson is Ready for a Clutch Performance in Chicago ACDelco crew preps their Cobalt for double duty at Route 66 Raceway Sugar Hill, Ga., June 6, 2005 - As ACDelco Cobalt driver Kurt Johnson will readily tell you, the formula for w ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Chicago Pre Race: WJ Aims To Tame "Jekyll and Hyde" Joliet
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Aims To Tame "Jekyll and Hyde" Joliet GM Performance Parts Driver Looks to Pad Championship Lead at Carquest Auto Parts Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., June 6, 2005 - GM Performance Parts Pontiac pilot Warren Johnson's relationship with R ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite and Royal Purple Lubricants Reunite For Texas NASCAR Truck Race
Jimmy Kite and Royal Purple Lubricants Reunite For Texas NASCAR Truck Race FORT WORTH, Tex., June 7, 2005 - MRD Motorsports owner Dave Malcolmson (Largo, Fla.) reached into the archives to help revive a long-standing relationship for driver Jimmy Kite (Stockbridge, Ga.) at this weekend's Chex 400 NASCAR Craftsman Truck ... Continue reading
Carrier Family announces the passing of Larry Carrier
CARRIER BOYZ RACING ANDY AND MARK CARRIER - OWNERS *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2005 MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *Carrier Family announces the passing of Larry Carrier* The family of Larry Carrier sadly announces the passing of Mr. Larry Carrier, of Bluff City ... Continue reading
Torrance Honors Toyota, Renaming Street 'Toyota Way'
TORRANCE, Calif., June 7 -- The City of Torrance honored Toyota in ceremonies at the automaker's U.S. sales and marketing headquarters here today marking the name change of 195th Street to "Toyota Way." City officials, community leaders and Toyota executives gathered on 195th Street at Gramercy Place, on the Toyota hea ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Turbo Powers Audi 2.0-L FSI Engine
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 8 -- BorgWarner Turbo Systems worked closely with Audi to develop the world's first gasoline engine to use both direct injection and a turbocharger, the Audi 2.0-liter Turbo FSI. The engine combines the advantages of the fuel stratification ignition (FSI) combustion process with the benefits o ... Continue reading
Hyundai Forms New Information Technology Unit
Hyundai Information Service North America Will Serve Hyundai and Kia FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 8 -- Hyundai today announced the formation of a new company in the U.S. designed to provide information technology services for all Hyundai and Kia affiliates in the United States and Canada. The new company is called Hyu ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Chicago Pre Race: KJ is Ready for a Clutch Performance in Chicago
-----Original Message----- From: Jon G. Knapp [mailto:jgknapp@tmgsports.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 6:07 PM To: Jon G. Knapp Subject: NHRA Kurt Johnson Chicago Pre Race: KJ is Ready for a Clutch Performance in Chicago Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 HYPERLINK "mailto:jgknapp@tmgsport ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute Names Successor to Chairman of the Board
PHOENIX, June 8 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that its Chairman of the Board, Robert Hartman has advised the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from his duties as an executive officer and Chairman of the Board, effective September 30, 200 ... Continue reading
America West Lets You Drive Your Way to Free Flights
Customers Can Now Earn FlightFund Miles by Renting From Budget Rent A Car PHOENIX, June 8 -- America West Airlines , the nation's second largest low-cost carrier, announces that members of its award-winning frequent flyer program FlightFund can now earn valuable award miles as they drive; travelers can earn 50 FlightFu ... Continue reading
AMIS Holdings, Inc. to Host Second Annual Analyst Meeting and Simulcast on June 15, 2005
POCATELLO, Idaho--June 8, 2005--AMIS Holdings, Inc. ("AMIS" or "Company") , parent company of AMI Semiconductor, a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal products and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial sectors, today announced it is hosting an analyst m ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va.--June 8, 2005--Capital One Financial Corporation today announced that it will consolidate its direct-to-consumer auto lending business by relocating its Internet auto finance operations currently based in San Diego, California to its existing operations in Plano, Texas. The changes will result in the elimin ... Continue reading
DETROIT--June 8, 2005--Fluent Inc., the worldwide leader in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and services, previewed its new CFD software "FLUENT for CATIA" to attendees at the annual CFD Summit in Detroit, Michigan today. The product is scheduled for release in late 2005, with final prototypes to be demonst ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--June 8, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor is expanding its 8-bit portfolio with an addition to its MC68HC08 Q family of cost-effective, full-featured microcontrollers (MCUs). The MC908QB8 is a highly integrated, feature-rich solution at a low-end price point, making it ideal for consumer electronics, industr ... Continue reading
Company Improved Liquidity During Quarter NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 8 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today reported that sales for the fiscal first quarter ended April 30, 2005 rose 4.0 percent to $618.0 million, compared with $594.0 million a year earlier. Earnings from operations for the fiscal first quarter were ... Continue reading
Leading Global Diesel Engine Manufacturer Adopts QualMark Corporation Technology
DENVER--June 8, 2005--QualMark Corporation (OTCBB: QMRK), has been selected by the global leader in diesel engine manufacturing to provide HALT and HASS testing solutions. The multiple chamber agreement calls for immediate delivery of two QualMark Typhoon chambers, with additional units to be delivered over the course ... Continue reading
COBURG, Ore., June 8 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today announced it has joined with E*TRADE Consumer Finance Corporation (ETCF), a member of the E*TRADE FINANCIAL family of companies, to offer buyers no down payment, no payments for six months financing and free fuel when financing new Monaco Coach Corporation products ... Continue reading
Perceptron AutoSpect(TM) System Expands Measurement Capability
New Developments Allow for Quality Measurement after E-Coat and Primer PLYMOUTH, Mich., June 8 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced that it is shipping a new release of its AutoSpect(TM) in-line paint quality measurement system which now offers the unique ability to perform crucial, qualitative measurements immediately ... Continue reading
PPG Industries, Inc. Announces a EUR 300 Million International Debt Offering
PITTSBURGH--June 8, 2005--PPG Industries, Inc. , today announced that it intends to offer EUR 300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2015. The notes will be offered and sold in offshore transactions outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (t ... Continue reading
QUALCOMM Announces Next-Generation FleetAdvisor(R) Management Solution
- Concurrent Release of Versions 6.2 and 6.2.3 Offer Significantly Increased Functionality for Private Fleet Management - SAN DIEGO, June 8 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated , the leading provider of wireless data solutions, today announced the commercial launch of versions 6.2 and 6.2.3 of its industry-leading FleetAdvisor fle ... Continue reading
WaveCrest Laboratories and Emerson Announce Development and Manufacturing Agreement
Emerson to Supply Advanced Motors for WaveCrest's New Electric Propulsion Systems Designed for Transportation and Industrial Applications DULLES, Va., June 8 -- WaveCrest Laboratories, a leading-edge technology company developing and commercializing highly advanced electric propulsion and drive systems for a wide range ... Continue reading
A racing simulator duplicates the Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Compete against fellow media for three top prizes to benefit the charity of winner's choice. First place gets $2,000; second place, $1,000 and third place, $500. First-place winner goes head-to-head with AAA-sponsored NEXTEL Cup driver Carl Ed ... Continue reading
DENVER, June 8 -- Kidz Magazine made the unusual marketing move today of erecting a billboard in Detroit addressing Rick Wagoner, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Corporation. The billboard reads, "Mr. Wagoner, why isn't GM talking to the people who make 60% Of The Family Car Buying DECISION? Go To http://mrwagoner.s ... Continue reading
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO of Chrysler Group, DaimlerChrysler AG, will give the keynote address at the JVS Strictly Business Networking and Awards Luncheon at 11:30 a.m., June 9, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn. More than 600 community and business leaders are expected to attend the event. Four individua ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--June 8, 2005--Tracinda Corporation today announced the expiration and preliminary results of its Offer to purchase up to 28,000,000 shares of General Motors Corporation common stock for the price of $31.00 per share. Based on the preliminary count by Mellon Investor Services LLC, the depositary for the Off ... Continue reading
GM Talks With Union Likely to Heat Up With Plans to Close Plants, Cut 25,000 Jobs
WILMINGTON, Del.June 8, 2005; John Porretto and Dee-Anne Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s negotiations with its main labor union are likely to intensify as the automaker plans to close plants and shed 25,000 U.S. jobs over the next three years. Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner out ... Continue reading
Autoliv Shows New Rollover Protection System
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, June 8, 2005; At the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) international conference held in Washington, D.C., Autoliv Inc. -- the worldwide leader in automotive safety -- showed a new seat belt and an airbag system for rollover protection. According to the tests, the system could eliminate virtually all ... Continue reading
Toyota Fears Backlash If U.S. Carmakers Fail
OSAKA, Japan Jun 8, 2005; Reuters reported that the outspoken chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday he feared the possibility that U.S. policy could turn against Japanese auto makers if local giants such as GM and Ford were to collapse. "Many people say the car industry wouldn't revisit the kind of trade fri ... Continue reading
* America's First Mid-Sized Diesel-Powered SUV dispels myths of old diesels * Advances in Diesel Technology Enhance Power, Performance, Fuel Economy and Emissions * Chrysler Group Committed to Continued Expansion of U.S. Diesel Market, Jeep Vice President Says LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2005; Launch of the 2005 Jeep® Libert ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports May 2005 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7 -- Chrysler Group reported sales of its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) for May 2005 of 7,961 units, a decrease of 6 percent from May 2004 sales of 8,466 units. Year-to-date sales are 44,523 units, an increase of 5 percent from the same period last year and outpacing the overall industry ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 7 -- The following comment is attributable to UAW Vice President Richard Shoemaker, who directs the UAW General Motors Department: "It's one thing to present in a speech specific targets for job reductions and closing plants by the end of 2008; in reality, various important factors will come into play -- ... Continue reading
GM to Close Plants Cut 25,000 Jobs
WILMINGTON, Del. June 8, 2005; Brad Dorfman writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. expects to close more U.S. assembly and component plants over the next few years, slashing at least 25,000 manufacturing jobs as it battles high costs and shrinking market share, the company's chief executive said on Tues ... Continue reading
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