Polaris Announces New Director of Retail and Dealer Development
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 9, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the promotion of Paige Wittman to Director of Retail and Dealer Development, effective in December. Wittman currently is Manager of Global Sales and International Dealer Development. Prior to her current position, Wittman was Regional Sales Manager for ... Continue reading
Timken Board Elects Phillip Cox as Director
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- The Timken Company's board of directors has elected Phillip R. Cox, president and CEO of Cox Financial Corporation, a director of The Timken Company. http://www.timken.com/media/kits/cox.asp (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) "Phillip Cox personifies the highest standa ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Extensive Survey of the Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Industry in the US
DUBLIN, Ireland, Nov. 9 -- The research delves into many areas of interest including the appeal of CPO programs, consumers' level of familiarity with CPO programs, trends in CPO marketing programs, sales trends and forecasts, consumer demand for CPO vehicles, profile of consumers most likely to purchase CPO vehicles, t ... Continue reading
State Farm Indemnity Company to Re-Enter New Jersey Auto Insurance Market
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 9 -- State Farm Indemnity Company and the Department of Banking and Insurance have reached an agreement allowing for Indemnity's orderly re-entry into the New Jersey auto insurance market. Effective Jan. 1, 2005, Indemnity will once again write new auto insurance business, but will do so on a gra ... Continue reading
Christoph Stark appointed President & CEO BMW Group Region China
Beijing November 9, 2004; Effective from 1 November 2004, the BMW Group has set up a separate sales region responsible for the Chinese markets, including the Chinese Mainland, Hongkong, Macao and Taiwan. The company thus further strengthens its sales organisation in China, after having successfullly expanded its presen ... Continue reading
BMW TO DISPLAY RACING HERITAGE AT HILTON HEAD ISLAND CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - November 5, 2004... BMW of North America, LLC will bring a special collection of its own magnificent racing cars to this weekend's Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance, including one of the BMW Team PTG M3s that swept the 2004 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series GT class Manufacturer, Driver a ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 9 -- Zantrex-3, America's best selling diet and energy pill, entered the Winner's Circle again -- this time as the NHRA Top Fuel Zantrex-3 dragster that won the 20th annual Budweiser Shootout at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday (October 30). Draped in the distinctive, electric-blue ... Continue reading
Automobile-Recycling Industry, Environmental Groups Launch Mercury-Reduction Plan
Pennsylvania's Mercury Automobile Switch Removal Program Will Recycle 600 Pounds of Mercury in Two Years HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 9 -- On behalf of Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell, Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today launched a new partnership with scrap dealers, the automotive-recycling i ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular first quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable January 7, 2005, to shareholders of record as of December 14, 2004. The Reynolds and Reynolds annual meeting of shareholders will be held on ... Continue reading
ADP Dealer Services Wins Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce 'Right Award' for Workplace Excellence
ADP Division Recognized for Progressive Workplace Practices That Achieve Business Success HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 9 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. -- a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) to car and truck dealers -- has been honored as one of only three recipients of ... Continue reading
BMW Increases Shipping Through Port of Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 9 -- Based on a new service agreement between the Port of Charleston and BMW Manufacturing Co., shipping of BMWs through the port will increase, officials for BMW and the S.C. State Ports Authority announced today. "BMW has been a tremendous force for economic development across South Carolina," ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Nov. 9, 2004--Freescale Semiconductor President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Anderson will make a presentation about the company at the Global Semiconductor & Semiconductor Capital Equipment Conference. The event is scheduled for 9:20 a.m. PST on Thursday, November 11, 2004 at the Four Seasons Hotel ... Continue reading
- Investment Includes Expansion at Existing Plants in Ohio and Alabama - ATLANTA, Nov. 9 -- Honda today announced plans to build a $100 million plant in the city of Tallapoosa, Ga., 40 miles west of Atlanta, to produce automatic transmissions as part of a broader North American Powertrain Strategy. The plan also includ ... Continue reading
Morgan Motor Co. Chooses Pasha To Transport Sports Cars Worldwide
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2004--Morgan Motor Co., makers of elite British sport cars since 1910, has chosen The Pasha Group to handle factory-to-dealer distribution services for its acclaimed Morgan Aero 8 sports cars. Pasha, which handles factory-to-dealer logistics for numerous international and domestic auto man ... Continue reading
Payless Car Rental Opens Four Mexico Franchises Serving the Leisure and Business Traveler
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Nov. 9, 2004--Payless Car Rental System, Inc. has opened four rental locations servicing Campeche, Chihuahua and Ciudad Juarez increasing the number of franchises throughout Mexico to 15 rental locations. To better serve the leisure and business traveler, Payless Car Rental is located in the airpo ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive to Present at Robert W. Baird Conference on November 10
NOVI, Mich.--Nov. 9, 2004-- Presentation to be Webcast Live at 1:25 p.m. CT Tower Automotive, Inc. today announced that it will present at the Robert W. Baird 2004 Industrial Conference in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at 1:25 p.m. Central Time (2:25 p.m. ET). Kathleen Ligocki, president and chief exe ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Ryan Newman Dodge Teleconference Transcript
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue Darlington Advance 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) NOTE: Fresh off a runner-up finish at Phoenix last Sunday, Newman enters the Mountain Dew Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway ranked seventh in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Standings, ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: Mitsubishi Fusco
Make : MITSUBISHI FUSO Model : FE639 Year : 1996 Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI FUSO TRUCK OF AMERICA, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V535000 Recall Date : NOV 02, 2200 Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10333 Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST BOOT WAS D ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: 2005 Honda CR-V
<pre> Make : HONDA Model : CR-V Year : 2005 Manufacturer : AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V526000 Recall Date : NOV 04, 2004 Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6976 Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM'S SIDE SENSOR IS NO ... Continue reading
Altair's Focus STREET Concept Vehicle Receives Ford Design Award
Altair Engineering receives "Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design" from Ford Motor Company at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. TROY, Mich., Nov. 9 -- Today, Altair Engineering, Inc., a global leader recognized for innovative product development, advanced en ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation and BMW Of North America Collaborate to Evaluate Effectiveness of Driver Education
WASHINGTON--Nov. 9, 2004--The difficulty in demonstrating effectiveness of driver education has often been cited as a reason for dropping this curriculum from public schools. At the same time, alternate means of delivering driver education have proliferated, through home schooling, driving schools and auto clubs, as we ... Continue reading
Honda To Build Transmission Plant in Georgia
November 9, 2004 -- Atlanta, Ga. -- Honda today announced plans to build a $100 million plant in the city of Tallapoosa, Ga., 40 miles west of Atlanta, to produce automatic transmissions as part of a broader North American Powertrain Strategy. The plan also includes significant investments to add production of high pre ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Providing Axles and Driveshafts for General Motors 4x4 Medium-Duty Trucks
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 9 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it is now supplying front and rear drive axles and driveshafts for General Motors' new 4x4 GMC TopKick and Chevrolet Kodiak medium-duty trucks. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The new 2005 model marks the first time GM has offered ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. Reports Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2005
TORRANCE, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2004--Edelbrock Corporation today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter of its 2005 fiscal year ended September 25, 2004. For the first quarter of fiscal 2005, revenues decreased 5.9% to $26,032,000 from revenues of $27,658,000 in the same period a year ago. Net income for the quar ... Continue reading
Tax Law Changes Diminish Write-Offs of Vehicle Donations Jan. 1
Vehicle Donations Have Better Write-Off Before December 31, 2004, Reports Kelley Blue Book IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- A new tax law going into effect January 1, 2005 states that taxpayers will no longer be able to write-off a donated vehicle's Fair Market Value but rather the vehicle's actual sale price at wholesale auc ... Continue reading
WRI Report Outlines Impacts of New Chinese Fuel Economy Standards on Automakers
WASHINGTON--Nov. 9, 2004--New Chinese fuel economy standards are likely to affect companies differently and could produce significant gaps to fill for vehicles sold in China by GM and DaimlerChrysler. Toyota, Ford, PSA appear to be better positioned to meet the standards. This is among the findings of a brief report re ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum's New Armed-Forces Exhibit Will Blow You Away
VOLO, Ill., Nov. 9 -- The Volo Auto Museum will celebrate the grand opening of its armed-forces exhibit with a VFW flag dedication Thanksgiving weekend. "We have worked hard for nearly two years and invested all of our admission proceeds to properly honor the many contributions that military men and women have made to ... Continue reading
Tony & Cruz Pedregon To Make Appearance
Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pedregon Brothers To Make Ontario Appearance Drivers Autograph Session & Funny Car Display On Tap ONTARIO, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2004) NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car drivers Tony and Cruz Pedregon will be making an appearance at Mark Christopher Chevrolet in Ont ... Continue reading
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--Nov. 9, 2004-- SBS Technologies' single board computers provide rugged computing infrastructure for 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge platform SBS Technologies(R) , a leading designer and manufacturer of embedded computer solutions, today announced a partnership with Autonomous Vehicle Systems LLC to demons ... Continue reading
The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Announces Investor/Management Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 9 -- The Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) , is pleased to announce that Company management will be holding a conference call with investors and those interested in the Company on November 11th, 2004 at 4:00 PM ET. Those interested in participating in the call may do so by acces ... Continue reading
Air Bag Maker Sequa Posts Higher Results for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2004
NEW YORK--Nov. 9, 2004--Paced by sharp advances at operations serving the aerospace and automotive industries and with a sustained high level of performance at metal coating and specialty chemicals businesses, Sequa Corporation generated a 24 percent increase in sales and a 48 percent advance in operating income for th ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2005 Operating Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today its operating results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2004. The Company reported income of $1.3 million on revenues of $22.2 million, compared to a loss of $14.3 million on revenues of $14.2 million in the same qua ... Continue reading
Volvo Retailers Help Realize Young Hero's Dream to Raise $1 Million for Cancer Research
Company Launches 'Alexandra Scott Butterfly Award' to Honor Child Heroes with Charitable Contributions WYNNEWOOD, Pa., Nov. 9 -- Volvo Cars of North America today announced that a recent fundraising effort at 300 of its retailers nationwide helped realize young hero Alexandra Scott's goal of raising $1 million this yea ... Continue reading
Pedregon Brothers Recreate Father's Legacy
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SingTel Entra em Acordo com Gigante Alemã de Carros
As comunicações de dados do BMW Group na região Ásia Pacífico estão agora suportadas pela rede abrangente e confiável da SingTel CINGAPURA, 9 de novembro /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- A Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) anunciou hoje ter assinado um contrato multimilionário de três anos com o BMW Group. ... Continue reading
-- Customizing your car usually means getting fancy rims, a new paint job or some other way of making your car's exterior unique. But now, vehicle personalization is moving inside the car -- giving cockpits looks they've never had before. A report from Siemens You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.new ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Nov. 9, 2004-- Vanguard Continues to Expand Network of Strategic Partnerships With Leading Software Providers Vanguard Solutions Group, Inc., a leading provider of performance management solutions, today announced the continued expansion of their strategic partnership programs, with the completion of an OEM pa ... Continue reading
Navman Redefines the GPS Drive-Away(TM) Experience
Navigation Leader Packs Map Regions Onto Plug-In Memory Cards for Hassle-Free Access FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class global positioning systems (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today a new line of Drive- Away(TM) Memory Cards to complement ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Suppliers With Diversity Awards
* Ford honored three of it suppliers for their commitment to diversity at the 9th annual Diversity Development Awards. * The awards are given based on supplier commitment to economic empowerment of diverse communities. DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 9 -- Ford honored three of its suppliers in three categories for their commitme ... Continue reading
7-Eleven, Inc. Reports October 2004 Sales Results; Total Merchandise Sales Rise 4.5 Percent
DALLAS, Nov. 8 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. , the largest chain in the convenience retailing industry, today reported October 2004 sales results. Total October 2004 sales were $1,082.5 million, an increase of 14.8 percent over the October 2003 total of $942.8 million. Total merchandise sales for October 2004 were $680.4 million, ... Continue reading
Altair Engineering To Present Military Vehicle to Media
TROY, Mich.--Nov. 8, 2004--Altair Engineering will present a prototype vehicle designed for combat support military operations to the media Wednesday, November 10 at noon, at 1820 East Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan. Photo opportunities will be available. Altair has been involved with the Military Trucks Division of GM Spe ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Announces Definitive Agreement to Purchase Glass Installer
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 8, 2004--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. , which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced that its Harmon, Inc. subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Architectural ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 8 -- AVL Powertrain announced today the appointment of four new positions at its North American headquarters. Raymond W. Corbin, president and CEO of AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc., announced, effective immediately: * Andrew Smart is promoted to head of commercial sales * Paul Cassidy is appoint ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Reports Management Announcements and 4th Quarter 2004 Dividend Increase
FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 8 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor made the following announcements after the Company's Board of Directors' meeting on November 8, 2004. Management Announcements ... In accordan ... Continue reading
China Yuchai International Limited Announces Good Performance for Q3 2004
SINGAPORE--Nov. 8, 2004--China Yuchai International Limited (CYI) today announced good performance for the three months ended September 30, 2004 with net income of Rmb101.6 million (US$12.3 million) as compared to net income of Rmb77.5 million (US$9.4 million) for the same period in 2003. Net sales of Rmb1,454.3 millio ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 8, 2004--The International Copper Association announced today that Nanning Baling Technology Co., Ltd. (also known as "Baling") has begun producing radiators using CuproBraze(R) technology for brazing copper fins to brass tubes. Opening ceremonies took place on November 7, 2004 at Baling's new plant in N ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 8 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.06 per share regular quarterly dividend. The dividend will be distributed on December 16, 2004 to shareholders of record as of November 25, 2004. This is the 89th consecutive quarter that Coachmen Industries ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services Establishes Emerging Artists Award at Cranbrook Academy of Art
* Emerging Artists extend their reach out into the world * Strengthening the relationship between DC Services and Cranbrook FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 8 -- DaimlerChrysler Services North America announced the establishment of the Emerging Artists Award at Cranbrook Academy of Art during the Academy's premier fundrai ... Continue reading
DuPont Announces Price Increase on Butacite(R) PVB
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 8 -- DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions today announced a price increase of $0.29 per square meter (euro 0.24 /m2) on all grades of DuPont(TM) Butacite(R) polyvinyl butyral interlayer. The new pricing will be applied to supply agreements effective January 1, 2005. "Our investments in facilities an ... Continue reading
Eyelit Wins Significant Deal with Large European MEMS Manufacturer
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Nov. 8, 2004--Eyelit, Inc., the leader in Collaborative Production Management (CPM) solutions for visibility, control and coordination of manufacturing operations for the electronics, life sciences, and semiconductor industries, announced today it had won a order for their VISUAL*eyes(TM) enterprise m ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Expands Its Global Hydraulic Filtration Product Line
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nov. 8, 2004--Fleetguard Inc., the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for diesel and gas powered equipment, has broadened its product line to offer the most comprehensive range of hydraulic spin-on replacement elements and bases for mobile and industrial hydraulics in the indu ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Third Quarter 2004 Earnings Release, Conference Call
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 8 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report third quarter 2004 financial results after market close on Tuesday, Nov. 9, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Participating in the conference call will be Robert J. Keegan, chairman and chief execu ... Continue reading
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. Announces Acquisition
HOUSTON, Nov. 8 -- J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (the Company) has acquired, through its Truck Accessories Group subsidiary, the assets of Pace Edwards Company. Located in Centralia, Washington, Pace Edwards is a leading manufacturer and marketer of retractable tonneau covers for use on pick-up trucks. Pace Edwards also ... Continue reading
Lacy Distribution, Inc. Announces Tender Offer for Shares of FinishMaster, Inc.
INDIANAPOLIS--Nov. 8, 2004--Lacy Distribution, Inc. ("Lacy"), a wholly owned subsidiary of LDI Ltd., LLC, announced that on November 9, 2004 it will commence a tender offer (the "Offer") for shares of FinishMaster, Inc. ("FinishMaster") Common Stock (Pink Sheets:FMST). The Offer will be for a minimum of 850,000 shares ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Appoints Vice President - Human Resources
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Nov. 8, 2004--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Calhoun, 43, as Vice President - Human Resources. Calhoun will assume responsibility for all worldwide human resources activities of Littelfuse. Calhoun has over 17 years of experience in human resources. Prior to joining Lit ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Announces Webcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Nov. 8 -- Miller Industries, Inc. announced today that it intends to release its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004 on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call that ... Continue reading
VERNON HILLS, Ill.--Nov. 8, 2004--Mitsubishi Electric Automation has expanded its high performing MR-J2- Super (MR-J2S) AC servo product line, making it one of the industry's broadest servo offerings in a single platform. With the addition 200-230V AC models, the (MR-J2S) lineup now includes a full range of 380-480V AC ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 8 -- Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth, Pedro A. Cortés and Basil L. Merenda, Commissioner of the State Department's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs today announced 44 disciplinary actions taken by the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission and State Board of Vehicle Manuf ... Continue reading
PPG Bestows Company's Highest R&D Honor on Three Individuals
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 8, 2004--Two scientists and one intellectual property attorney have been elected to the PPG Collegium, receiving the highest honor PPG Industries can bestow upon its researchers and developers. Mehran Arbab, associate director of flat glass new product development; Kurt Olson, director of automotive sp ... Continue reading
PR: European Patent Process Under Review in New Study Sponsored by OSRM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE European Patent Process Under Review in New Study Sponsored by Open Source Risk Management; Launched at European Software Patent Conference OSRM Says Legal Costs Could More Than Double If EU Allows Software Patents BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 8, 2004 -- Open Source Risk Management (OSRM), the only ven ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 8, 2004--Tyres have been identified as a priority waste stream in the past, although they are not listed as hazardous or dangerous. This is because the bulk of post-consumer waste was being sent to landfill, stored in derelict buildings or discarded in the countryside. Now that is all changing and ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Indianapolis â“ (November 8, 2004) Race seasons across the country are starting to wind down as the mi ... Continue reading
Solomon Signs South African Distributor
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--Nov. 8, 2004--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) announced today it has reached an agreement with Nautique Propulsion Systems of South Africa, to exclusively distribute the STI electric propulsion system to boat builders and boatyards throughout the South African market. Nautique has contract ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 8 -- It's deja vu all over again, or so the great philosopher, Yogi Berra, might say after taking a spin in the old-is-new 2005 Mustang GT. TheCarConnection takes a spin in this retro pony car and readers are invited along for the ride. BMW is off in an entirely different direction with its next-generatio ... Continue reading
What To Do If Your Car Breaks Down
-- Being stranded on the side of the road can send many drivers into a panic. Whether you blow out your tires, run out of gas or your car simply stops running, you need to be prepared for the inevitable. There are several do's and don'ts you should follow to keep you and your automobile safe. A video report from Allsta ... Continue reading
Borden Chemical Reports Third Quarter Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 8, 2004--Borden Chemical today reported growth in volumes, sales and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as well as a net loss due to certain non-recurring events, during its third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The period was highlighted by: -- volume growth for the ... Continue reading
Progressive Promotes the Personal Touch for ''Independent'' Minded Shoppers
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Nov. 8, 2004-- Do You Know the Difference Between a 'Captive' and an 'Independent' Insurance Agent? Neither Does Anyone Else and That Stagnates Their Growth About 80 percent of all drivers looking for car, motorcycle, boat and RV insurance shop through a local agent who can give them guidance an ... Continue reading
SPX Contech Awarded $125 Million of New Business
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 8 -- SPX Corporation today announced that its Contech business has received two new programs from a major Tier One automotive supplier. This new business will generate revenue of approximately $125 million over five years after both programs are launched. With these new programs, Contech will supp ... Continue reading
CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 8 -- XTREMEX3 announced today that it had established long-term contractual relationships for its next-generation multimedia data fusion system with indoor and outdoor kart tracks in the U.S. Central Region. XTREMEX3 is a unique on-vehicle multimedia data fusion system that records, stores and play ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics Demonstrates Complete Convergence in the Car and in the Home at Electronica 2004
World Leader in System Solutions Showcases Integrated Automotive On-Board Applications and End-To-End Home Connectivity and Entertainment STMicroelectronics Will Be at Electronica 2004, November 9-12, in Munich, Stand 207, Hall A5 MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 8 -- At the Electronica 2004 trade show this week, STMicroelectroni ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Reports 72 Percent Increase in Third Quarter Earnings
MORGAN HILL, Calif., Nov. 8 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) , one of North America's largest suppliers of aftermarket replacement parts, accessories and supplies for the recreational vehicle (RV) and marine industries, today announced a 72 percent increase in earnings driven by improved operating effi ... Continue reading
INGOLSTADT, Germany--Nov. 8, 2004-- New Highly Integrated AM/FM Amplifier Chip, Targeted for In-Glass or Small Roof Antennas, Improves <onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">Car Audio</a> Reception and Performance Bringing its radio frequency (RF) silicon expertise to the automotive electronics industry, Microtun ... Continue reading
Kubota Corporation Consolidated Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2004
OSAKA, Japan--Nov. 8, 2004--Net sales of Kubota Corp. (hereinafter "the Company") during the six months under review were 445.8 billion yen, a 5.7% increase from the prior corresponding period. Domestic sales were 261.9 billion yen, a 3.3% decrease, resulting principally from the business transfer of building materials ... Continue reading
Red Dot News: Stephen Machin to lead Red Dot Europe
NOTE TO EDITORS: The attached Word document contains the text pasted below Contact: Robert Gardiner, Red Dot Corp. 206-575-3840; robertgardiner@reddotcorp.com Stephen Petit, The Siefkes Group 647-281-7726; sptruck@mac.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MACHIN NAMED MANAGING DIRECTOR, RED DOT EUROPE SEATTLE, Wash., USA (Nov. 2, ... Continue reading
New Website Debuts: http://www.prepaidmotors.com MESA, Ariz., Nov. 9 -- Hampden Group, Inc. today announced it has launched a new and innovative concept for the sub-prime vehicle finance market. Hampden Group, Inc. debuts PrePaidMotors.com with the goal to be first to market with this new program that has been successf ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--Nov. 9, 2004-- Evaluation Kit with LIN and I2C Connectivity Simplifies Development of Automotive and Industrial Motion Control and Positioning Applications AMI Semiconductor , a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products, today announced that ... Continue reading
SingTel Firma con Gigante Automovilístico Alemán
Las comunicaciones de datos del Grupo BMW en Asia-Pacífico ahora son soportadas por la amplia y confiable red de SingTel SINGAPUR, 9 de noviembre /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) anunció hoy que firmó un contrato multimillonario de tres años con el Grupo BMW. El Grupo BMW con ba ... Continue reading
SingTel firma con el gigante alemán del automóvil
SINGAPORE, November 9 -- - Las comunicaciones de datos del grupo BMW en la región de Asia del Pacífico tienen el apoyo de la fiable y amplia red de SingTel Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) ha anunciado hoy que ha firmado un contrato multimillonario de tres años con el grupo BMW. El grupo alemán BMW, f ... Continue reading
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Showcases World-Class Lighting Products and Solutions at Electronica 2004
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2004-- Company Exhibits New Products, Solutions in Booth Lit Entirely and Dramatically with LEDs OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc. continues to build on its reputation as a top developer of innovative light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology by showcasing two ... Continue reading
Terion Announces FleetView Product Enhancement - The Trailer Dashboard
PLANO, Texas--Nov. 9, 2004--Terion, the leading provider of trailer fleet management systems with over 80,000 devices installed, today released the latest enhancement to its FleetView(R) 3 trailer management system. The Trailer Dashboard consists of a set of reports designed to provide the key operational metrics neede ... Continue reading
BRISTOL, Tenn.--Nov. 9, 2004-- GoClaws Can Be Put on Your Tires While Stuck; Easy-to-Install Traction System Makes for Safer Driving for Vehicles on Highways or in Off-Road Situations A revolutionary new product, GoClaws(TM), that is hitting the market today is the latest and best scientific approach to avoid being stu ... Continue reading
Altair Engineering To Present Military Vehicle to Media
TROY, Mich.--Nov. 9, 2004--Altair Engineering will present a prototype vehicle designed for combat support military operations to the media Wednesday, November 10 at noon, at 1820 East Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan. Photo opportunities will be available. Altair has been involved with the Military Trucks Division of GM Spe ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 9 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, is pleased to announce a definitive Settlement Agreement with the following parties (collectively, the "Milestone Parties") to settle all pending litigation: AutoStar Realty Operating Partn ... Continue reading
Delphi Connection Systems to Introduce Product 'Firsts' at Biennial Trade Show for Electronic Components/Assemblies Industry MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 9 -- Delphi Corporation's expertise in understanding and integrating electronics and complex systems with robust interconnect solutions is on full display here this week as ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor and Fujitsu Co-operate to Deliver Hyundai Autonet's NAVI System
MUNICH, Germany, November 9 -- - mobileGT(TM) Alliance expands internationally to offer a proven solution and greater support for navigation and infotainment system designers Freescale Semiconductor and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) are co-operating to deliver highest-performance embedded solutions for in-vehic ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany--Nov. 9, 2004--Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. today said it has achieved a commanding lead in the automotive semiconductor industry by helping automakers exploit a broad range of "best-in-class" electronic applications. "As the automotive industry looks ahead to the era of the 'autonomous' car, Freescale ... Continue reading
Infineon Reports Increased Revenues and Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004
MUNICH, Germany--Nov. 9, 2004--Infineon 44 (56) +++ 49 -10% ----------------------------- ------- ------- ---------- ------- ----- EBIT 113 2 +++ 67 +69% ----------------------------- ------- ------- ---------- ------- ----- Earnings (loss) per share (in Euro) 0.06 (0.08) +++ 0.07 -14% ----------------------------- --- ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2004--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc. today announced the newest addition to its Golden DRAGON(TM) family of high-performance light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The new warm-white Golden DRAGON combines familiar LED benefits such as long life, small die size and rugged design with a pleasant warm co ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany--Nov. 9, 2004-- Growth Potential Seen for Embedded Systems and Automotive Telematics Responding to an increasing demand for durable flash memory in automotive telematics, military and medical applications, SanDisk(R) Corporation today announced larger capacities and extended operating temperature ranges ... Continue reading
Simmetrix Helps Transpire Bring Radiation Transport Technology to Market
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y.--Nov. 9, 2004--Simmetrix Inc., a leading provider of component software for simulation-based design, and Transpire Inc., developer of innovative solutions for radiation transport simulation, announce the release of Transpire's Attila(TM) software product providing state-of-the art transport solution ... Continue reading
SingTel Signs Up German Car Giant
BMW Group's Data Communications in Asia Pacific Now Supported by SingTel's Reliable and Extensive Network SINGAPORE, Nov. 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced that it has signed a three-year multi-million dollar contract with the BMW Group. The German-based BMW Group, ... Continue reading
SingTel Signs Up German Car Giant
SINGAPORE, November 4 -- - BMW Group's data communications in Asia Pacific now supported by SingTel's reliable and extensive network Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced that it has signed a three-year multi-million dollar contract with the BMW Group. The German-based BMW Group, famous for its ... Continue reading
NEWARK, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2004-- Innovative Bar Code Scanner with Integrated Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology is Popular in Healthcare and Automotive Applications Because of its Small Size and Ability to Scan Auto VIN Numbers Socket Communications, Inc. , the Mobile Connection(TM) Company, today announced the availabilit ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 9, 2004-- Gentran Integration Suite recognized for demonstrating true accomplishment in enabling new levels of business performance Sterling Commerce, in conjunction with its customer, Railinc Corp., today announced it has been named by Intelligent Enterprise magazine as a 2004 RealWare Finalist in ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Nov. 9, 2004-- Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Leader Significantly Reduces Cost and Improves Customer Service Operations Servigistics, the leading provider of service parts management solutions, announced today that Toshiba America Medical Systems, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging equipment, has successf ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Launches Refinancing Transaction
Company Commences Offering of $350,000,000 LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 9 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company has commenced a private placement offering of $350,000,000 of senior subordinated notes. The company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering, together with cash on hand, to redeem $350,00 ... Continue reading
Navigation Leader Makes Getting Where You Want To Go Easier Than Ever FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class global positioning systems (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the expansion of its award- winning iCN product line. Designed for the c ... Continue reading
Aimed at Improving Safety/Security on Snow, Mud & Sand GoClaws Can Be Put on Your Tires While Stuck; Easy-to-Install Traction System Makes for Safer Driving for Vehicles on Highways or in Off-Road Situations BRISTOL, Tenn., Nov. 9 -- A revolutionary new product, GoClaws(TM), that is hitting the market today is the late ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells Demystified in New Book for Non-Scientists
LOVELAND, Colo., Nov. 9 -- Pound for pound, pure liquid hydrogen has nearly three times more energy than gasoline. This fact is just one of many found in the new book, "HYDROGEN -- Hot Stuff Cool Science," in which author Rex Ewing explains in plain English, minus politics and hidden agendas, where hydrogen energy come ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Presents First MOST Car Infotainment Product
MUNICH, Germany, November 9 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is demonstrating on its stand at Electronica, the first complete solution designed using its components for a MOST (Media Oriented System Transport) Multimedia Car Infotainment system. Hyundai AUTONET Co. Ltd. (HACO) of Korea has developed modules for ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
TROY, Mich., Nov. 9 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (C&A) today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. The company reported third quarter 2004 net sales of $864.8 million. The company reported a loss of 67 cents per share in the third quarter of 2004, which included after-tax c ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8 -- In a recent Farmers Insurance Group survey, 69.2 percent of respondents admitted to exceeding the posted speed limit on the highway. Furthermore, 36 percent said they regularly exceed the posted speed limit by five or more miles per hour, and 22 percent said they repeatedly drive 10 or more miles ... Continue reading
Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit Against Autobytel Inc.
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 8, 2004--Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("Lerach Coughlin") (http://www.lerachlaw.com/cases/autobytel/) today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of Autobytel Inc. ("Autobyt ... Continue reading
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