Cellport demanda a Porsche por violar una patente
BOULDER, Colorado, February 9 -- - El fabricante de automóviles ha sido acusado de utilizar sin autorización la arquitectura telemática de 2 partes patentada por Cellport Cellport Systems, creador de la cartera de patentes telefónicas inalámbricas Personal Telematics, ha interpuesto una demanda contra Porsche Nort ... Continue reading
Cellport verklagt Porsche wegen Patentverletzung
BOULDER, Colorado, February 10 -- - Kfz-Hersteller wird der unbefugten Benutzung der patentierten zweiteiligen Telematics-Architektur beschuldigt Cellport Systems, der Erfinder eines weltweiten Personal Telematics-Patentportfolios für Mobiltelefone, hat wegen Verletzung seiner gesetzlich geschützten Technologie eine ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Feb. 9 -- AAA Minnesota/Iowa announced that its bipartisan legislation to enhance child passenger safety will be heard in the Senate Transportation Committee at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 15, in Capitol 15 (S.F. 298) and heard in the House Transportation Committee at 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 16, i ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 9, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced the winners of its 19th annual "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards for 2005 model year cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. IntelliChoice's Best Overall Value of the Year awards recognize ve ... Continue reading
AMERCO Reports Financial Results
RENO, Nev., Feb. 9 -- AMERCO , the parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2004. Financial Results Revenues for the third quarter ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2005-- New company to supply gear shifter systems to domestic Chinese automakers DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Shanghai Ganxiang Automotive Mirror Group Co., Ltd. (GAM) to develop, manufacture and sell automotive g ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 9 -- EENT announced today that it has executed a binding letter of intent with Anchor Manufacturing of Tampa, Florida to purchase assets involved with its marine air conditioner manufacturing business. EENT has designed its split unit air conditioner for its AXP 1000 and AXP InfiniGen products, with ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Forms Giant Motorsports Acceptance Group, Inc.
Financing Subsidiary Created to Attempt to Capture Anticipated Financing Business in Connection with Sales of Company's Products SALEM, Ohio, Feb. 9 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports ... Continue reading
Hendrick, Team Lowe's Select Adrian Fernandez for Mexico Busch Race
- Mexico's Most Popular Driver To Make NASCAR Debut in Native Mexico City - CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 9 -- Lowe's and Hendrick Motorsports announced Wednesday that Mexican open-wheel racing star Adrian Fernandez will drive the No. 5 Lowe's/Hitachi Power Tools Chevrolet at the March 6 NASCAR Busch Series race in Mexico City. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Portico Concept Vehicle Debuts
Portico Opens the Door to the Next Generation of Family Transport CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Hyundai today introduced its new Portico concept vehicle during press days at the Chicago Auto Show. This event marks the world debut of this new design concept from Hyundai. "The Portico is an example of the new market segments Hyunda ... Continue reading
MarineMax Announces Stock Offering
CLEARWATER, Fla.--Feb. 9, 2005--MarineMax, Inc., the nation's largest recreational boat retailer, today announced an offering in which a selling stockholder will sell 1,861,200 shares of MarineMax common stock, and MarineMax will sell 1,000,000 shares of its common stock. The stockholder is BCMM Holdings, Inc., a wholl ... Continue reading
Medco, Automakers and Michigan Health Plans Band Together to Create e-Prescribing Test Bed
Southeast Michigan e-Prescribing Initiative to Equip Thousands of Physicians with Technology Tools to Improve Safety and Reduce Costs FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Feb. 9 -- Medco Health Solutions, Inc. , in collaboration with the Big Three automakers and Michigan health plans, will coordinate one of the largest, employer-driv ... Continue reading
MTS Selected for New Vehicle Development System
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Feb. 9 -- MTS Systems Corporation today announced that it has been selected by a Japanese automotive manufacturer to design and deliver a state-of-the-art vehicle driving simulation system. Worth $27 million, this multi-year order represents the culmination of more than one year of joint study work ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Operating Results
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record revenue and operating income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. Revenue in the quarter rose 46% over the fourth quarter of 2003 to ... Continue reading
NextEnergy CEO Applauds 21st Century Jobs Initiative
Governor proposes $2B investment in emerging technology R&D to create jobs DETROIT, Feb. 9 -- NextEnergy CEO, James Croce applauds Governor Granholm's proposal to create 72,000 jobs by investing $2 billion to establish Michigan as a global center of research in new technology and emerging industries. The 21st Century J ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 JEG'S MAIL ORDER TO SPONSOR POPULAR NHRA SPORTSNATIONALS EVENTS IN OHIO AND LOUISIANA GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2005) - JEG'S Mail Order, a nationwide leader in sales and distribution of parts and supplies for the aftermarket performance industry, has s ... Continue reading
Redactores sobre NASCAR / Editores de negocios / Editores de deportes HAY MATERIAL MULTIMEDIA DISPONIBLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4818668 DELRAY BEACH, Florida--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--9 de febrero de 2005--Promoción enmarcada en la nueva campaña de publicidad y marketing sobre el t ... Continue reading
PHH Corporation Announces Prepayment of Senior Notes
MT. LAUREL, N.J.--Feb. 9, 2005--PHH Corporation today completed the prepayment of $443 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding Senior Notes for cash at an aggregate prepayment price of $487 million, which was disclosed in the Company's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Ja ... Continue reading
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2004 Results
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Sauer-Danfoss Inc. announced that it will be holding a conference call on March 3, 2005, at 10:00 AM Eastern time, 4:00 PM Frankfurt time. The purpose of the call will be to discuss fourth quarter 2004 results. The Company will release fourth quarter results the previous day, after the close of marke ... Continue reading
Southwall Technologies Inc. Q4 and 2004 Results Teleconference to Be Webcast February 24, 2005
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2005--Southwall Technologies Inc. plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2004 on Thursday, February 24th, following the close of market. The company's management will hold a teleconference at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET that same day. This call will be open t ... Continue reading
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Transpro Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Feb. 9, 2005--Transpro, Inc. (AMEX: TPR) today announced that on February 4, 2005, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, applicable to the merg ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Introduces E350 Sedan and Wagon
New-Generation V6 Engine Provides More Power, Better Fuel Economy MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 9 -- The award-winning Mercedes-Benz E-Class line will soon feature the new 2006-model E350 sedan and wagon, both powered by a new-generation 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower -- a 20 percent increase over the 3.2-lite ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz Launches World's Quickest Four-Door Car
New S65 AMG Sedan Features Six-Liter Twin-Turbo V12 Engine CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Mercedes-Benz is launching the world's quickest four-door sedan at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, open to the public February 11-20 at McCormick Place. The new S65 AMG melds the whisper-smooth luxury of the top Mercedes-Benz four-door sedan with ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- General Motors Corporation today unveiled its all new Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne models at the Chicago Auto Show featuring complete interiors designed and developed by Lear Corporation in the first-ever collaborative effort between GM and one of its suppliers for a total interior. In 2002, Lear w ... Continue reading
Three Honda Hybrid Vehicles Receive Certification for Clean-Fuel Deduction
2005 Accord Hybrid joins the Civic Hybrid and Insight February 9, 2005 -- Torrance, Calif. -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that the Accord Hybrid, Civic Hybrid and Insight vehicles have received certification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that makes them eligible for a clean-fuel deduction, ... Continue reading
IADT Fashion Students Rev Up for GM Design Competition: IMAGINE 2005 ADVANCE ALERT TO CHICAGO NEWS MEDIA FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 WHO/ WHAT: The most-asked question on opening morning of this year's Chicago Auto Show might be, "How many clotheshorse under the hood?," as more than 100 fashion design students from C ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Portico Concept Vehicle Debuts
<div align=justify><font size="1" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial"> CHICAGO February 9, 2005; Hyundai today introduced its new Portico concept vehicle during press days at the Chicago Auto Show. This event marks the world debut of this new design concept from Hyundai. "The Portico is an example of the new market segments Hy ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Toyota unveiled the all-new FJ Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV) at a press conference today at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show. The overwhelmingly positive response to the FJ Cruiser concept, developed two years ago, prompted Toyota to launch a production version of the SUV. The all-new production mode ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Systems Convergence
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 9, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12770) has announced the addition of Automotive Systems Convergence to their offering. One of the biggest challenges facing today's auto industry is resolving the conflict of meeting customer expectation - generally interpre ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: HotShot System for Clearing Windshields Featured on General Motors Vehicles
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2005--HotShot(R), the revolutionary hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system designed and manufactured by Microheat, Inc., will be featured on two new General Motors production vehicles that will be on sale in 2005. Microheat, Inc., a Tier-One automotive supplier, announced that ... Continue reading
Automakers Urge Passage of Camp Advanced Technology Vehicle Tax Credit Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today urged swift passage of Rep. Dave Camp's (R-Mich.) bill to provide consumer tax incentives for advanced technology vehicles. The legislation, H.R. 626, would provide between $600 and $4,000 per vehicle in tax incentives for consumers who purchase advan ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces 2006 Dates & 2005 Statistics
NBC Sports Broadcast, MSN Autos Web Hits and 6,800+ Journalists Mark Another Banner Year DETROIT, Feb. 9 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today the dates for 2006, which are Jan. 8-22 at COBO Center in Detroit. Press Preview Days will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, through Tuesday, Jan. ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: MotorWeek Names Ford Mustang 2005 Best of the Year
CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- MotorWeek, television's first and last word on the automotive world, today announced the selection of the Ford Mustang as "Best of the Year" for the 2005 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards. Coveted by automotive manufacturers, the Drivers' Choice Awards enjoy the prestige, not only for the artistic des ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New Second Generation 2005 Xterra SUV
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the revolutionary 2005 Nissan Xterra SUV. The all-new 2005 Xterra, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide February 11, offers improvements on virtually all functional and user attributes with more power, more roo ... Continue reading
ADESA Declares First Quarter 2005 Dividend
$0.075 Per Common Share Outstanding CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 9 -- ADESA, Inc. today announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared a 2005 first quarter dividend of $0.075 per common share payable March 15, 2005, to shareholders of record as of February 22, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040708/D ... Continue reading
Southeast Michigan e-Prescribing Initiative to Enroll Thousands of Physicians across Michigan in the Fight to Reduce Medication Errors DETROIT, Feb. 9 -- The nation's three largest automakers, General Motors , Ford Motor Company and DaimlerChrysler Corp. , and the International Union, UAW, have joined forces to launch ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings
Company Achieves Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Revenue TULSA, Okla., Feb. 9 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. Total revenue for the fourth quarter was a record $349 million, up 15 percent from the comparable 2003 quarter. Net i ... Continue reading
GPS-Wireless 2005 Registration Deadline Approaches
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9 -- Mobile information industry executives still have time to register and save at the GPS-Wireless 2005 conference (www.gps-wireless.com), Feb. 24-25, 2005, at the Marriott San Francisco Airport Hotel. This two-day conference, sponsored by Global Technology Communications, Inc., allows executives ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Increases Dividend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 9 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation announced today that it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share of Infinity Property and Casualty Common Stock. The annual rate of $0.24 represents a 9.1% increase over the dividend paid in 2003. The dividend is payable on March 4, 2005 to ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Feb. 9, 2005--Iteris, Inc. (AMEX:ITI) a leading provider of traffic optimization and safety technology, today announced that Jack Johnson, chief executive officer, will present at the Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference at 1:30 p.m., Pacific Time on Wednesday, February 23, 2005. The conferenc ... Continue reading
Southside Harley-Davidson Steps in as Proactive Environmental Leaders, Recycling Aerosol Cans
They Are Taking the Lead, Recycling Their Aerosol Cans in an Ingenious Way VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 9 -- On their 15th Anniversary February 12, Southside Harley-Davidson will begin recycling aerosol cans with the Aerosolv(R) aerosol can recycling technology. Harley-Davidson believes in keeping with our environmental c ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2005--United Auto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced a 30.1% rise in fourth quarter net income and its 23rd consecutive quarter of record results. Fourth quarter results reflect an overall 19.2% increase in revenue, including continued strong same ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Feb. 9 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. , today reported January 2005 sales results. Total January 2005 sales were $958.2 million, an increase of 9.1 percent over the January 2004 total of $878.4 million. Total merchandise sales for January 2005 were $617.5 million, an increase of 5.8 percent over the January 2004 total of $5 ... Continue reading
Baltimore Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms BALTIMORE, Feb. 9 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Baltimore International Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner tha ... Continue reading
Dodge Introduces the Largest Pickup Cab Ever
All-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab Offers Best-in-class Interior Room and Comfort * Largest, longest cab -- 145.2 cubic feet, 111.1 inches long * Largest interior cargo volume -- 71 cubic feet * Largest cargo volume behind rear seat -- 7.6 cubic feet * Largest flat floor load area -- 24.9 square feet * Largest second-row ... Continue reading
Iowa-Illinois Regional Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Vehicles
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms DAVENPORT, Iowa, Feb. 9 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Quad Cities Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner than vehi ... Continue reading
NowAuto Announces Signed Deal With Univision and Launches New Marketing Campaign
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 9 -- NowAuto, Inc. announced today that it is launching a new marketing campaign. This plan includes a signed deal with Univision, which operates the highest rated television station in all of Phoenix, above all other Spanish or English networks, to air the Company's new TV commercials. These co ... Continue reading
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 9, 2005-- Promotion Supported By New NASCAR-Themed Advertising and Marketing Campaign Office Depot , one of the world's leading resellers of office products, is launching a unique promotion offering customers the chance to become the "Official Small Business of NASCAR" courtesy of Office Depot. ... Continue reading
Parts consolidation, lower weight and reduced system costs have made LFTP the fastest-growing segment in the worldwide composites market NOVI, Mich., Feb. 9 -- To meet demand in the fastest growing segment of the worldwide composites market, Owens Corning and RheTech, Inc., today announced a licensing agreement under w ... Continue reading
Polyurethane Compounds Demonstrate Superior Performance in Heat Aging and Ozone Testing
BOULDER CITY, Nev., Feb. 9 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) . In heat aging and ozone testing designed to evaluate a tire's long term durability, Amerityre's polyurethane tire compounds have outperformed comparable rubber compounds. The tests was conducted by an independent laboratory in accordance with ... Continue reading
Select International, Toyota Partner For Employee Selection in Texas
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 9, 2005--Select International (Select) has been chosen by Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) to be its employee selection partner when Toyota staffs its new North American manufacturing plant in Texas. The facility, opening in late 2006, will be located in San Antonio and will build the T ... Continue reading
Stevens returns to repeat in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS WINTERNATIONALS POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY FEB. 10-13, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 RICHIE STEVENS RETURNS TO REPEAT AT POMONA POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2005) - Richie Stevens J ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Supports Film Talent From All Over World
WOLFSBURG/BERLIN, Germany, February 9 -- - Berlinale Talent Campus Starts on 12 February 2005 As a main partner of the 55th Berlin International Film Festival, Volkswagen is again focusing on emerging talent with its support of the Berlinale Talent Campus. "Following a successful start to cooperation, Volkswagen is now ... Continue reading
EPA Called Upon to Suspend Costly Gasoline Regulation Causing Harmful Urban Pollution
DENVER, Feb. 9 -- Mr. Orr, Chairman of NAFA (www.altfuels.us), a scientific-based organization, called upon the EPA to suspend its new gasoline regulation, which is adding up to $ 0.50/gallon in extra cost and increasing harmful urban ground-level ozone (smog) nationwide. Ground level ozone is the result of an atmosphe ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Eight Contestants to Kiss Truck for Valentine's Day
- One Lucky Pucker to Drive Home in all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota - American Heart Association to Receive "1,000 Smackers" for Every Hour of Contest - Consumers May Enter to Participate at the Dodge Display at Chicago Auto Show this Friday and Saturday CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Eight suitors have a unique Valentine's Day date thi ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show Features Virtually Emission-Free Autos
99% Cleaner Vehicles Now Available to Consumers in Showrooms CHICAGO, Feb. 9 -- Major automakers this week announced a landmark achievement that will help clean the air and protect the environment, as they introduced at the Chicago International Auto Show a new generation of vehicles that are 99 percent cleaner than ve ... Continue reading
That Thing Got a HEMI(R)? ... It Could Soon!
Chrysler Challenges Consumers to Unleash their HEMI Powered Creativity - Call for entries to find the most outrageous ideas for HEMI-powered inventions begins today - Five semi-finalists will see their inventions come to life; Grand Prize Winner drives off in HEMI-powered Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle - Enter at www. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 9, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced the winners of its 19th annual "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards for 2005 model year cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. IntelliChoice's Best Overall Value of the Year awards recognize ve ... Continue reading
New Corvette Engine Shatters Previous OHV RPM Limits
PONTIAC, Mich. February 9, 2005; GM engineers have achieved a feat many speculated was not possible. The new LS7 7.0-liter OHV (overhead valve) V-8 engine for the 2006 ZO6 Corvette will not only achieve 500 horsepower but will be capable of running up to 7100 rpm. The previous limit was 6600 rpm in the 6.0-liter LS2. W ... Continue reading
Program Will Recruit and Train Spanish Speakers for 200 Sales Jobs to Better Serve Hispanic Customers CHICAGO February 9, 2005; General Motors Corp. today announced the creation of a new jobs program intended to help GM dealers employ at least 200 bilingual sales consultants in the Chicago area, the third-largest Hispa ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: GM Unveils Industry-First Dual Depth Frontal Air Bag
Technology tailors front-seat passenger restraint Dual Depth Frontal Air Bag Animation Chicago February 9, 2005; General Motors today introduced the industry's first passenger-side frontal air bag that customizes restraint by deploying in two different sizes and at different pressures, depending on seat position, safet ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: General Motors Corp. to Show New Luxury Offerings
CHICAGO February 9, 2005; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s emphasis on passenger cars will become even more evident this week with the introduction of two sedans from the world's biggest automaker that will compete at opposite ends of the luxury market. In the latest in a string of ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Dodge to Unveil Biggest Four-door Pickup
CHICAGO, Feb 9,2005 Ben Klayman writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler division on Wednesday will offer up its latest Dodge Ram pickup truck to prove the theory that bigger is indeed better. The automaker is counting on the new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab, a full-size pickup with four full-size doo ... Continue reading
Toyota Names Experienced Auto Executive New President
, AP Business Writer TOKYO February 9, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's biggest automaker, named an executive with experience in production and corporate planning as its new president Wednesday and named a grandson of the company's founder to an executive post. Katsuaki W ... Continue reading
Nissan dona un minivan Quest al Museo de Arte de San Diego
Editores de arte y cultura NOTA A LOS EDITORES: Una imagen de alta resolución estará disponible en la página principal de Hispanic PR Wire en: http://www.hispanicprwire.com/spa/index_es.php San Diego, CA--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--8 de febrero de 2005--Como parte de su compromiso continuo a la educació ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Signs Multi-Million Euro Contract for DELMIA Digital Manufacturing Technology
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 9, 2005-- Agreement is Critical to Automaker's Objective to Cut Costs and Continue to Deliver Top-of-the-Line, Quality Products to Consumers Delmia Corp., a Dassault Systemes company , today announced a multi-million Euro sale of the DELMIA Digital Factory (DF) solution to DaimlerChrysler Corp ... Continue reading
AMI DODUCO Raises Prices on Electrical Contacts and Semi-Finished Products in Europe
PFORZHEIM, Germany--Feb. 9, 2005--AMI DODUCO, a Technitrol Company, announced that it has increased prices for its electrical contacts and semi-finished materials and parts made and sold in Europe due to sharply higher costs of raw materials, energy and other consumables. Product prices have increased between 3% and 8% ... Continue reading
Nissan's Revenue Rises 13.5% in First Nine Months of FY04
TOKYO--Feb. 9, 2005--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year 2004, ending March 31, as well as third-quarter performance. In the first nine months, net consolidated revenue rose 13.5%, compared with the same period in the previous year, to 6.099 trillion yen (US ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show - American Suzuki Showcases Expanded Line of Production and Concept Vehicles
Special Project Cars and Success of Forenza, Forenza Wagon and Reno Make Suzuki a Must-See for Show Goers Suzuki Experiences Chicago-Area Sales Surge of 84 Percent in 2004 BREA, Calif., Feb. 9 -- American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) arrives at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show at a unique time in its 20-year history of selling ... Continue reading
WILD THING IS BACK, WITH NEW MOMENTUM GOING INTO 2005 NHRA SEASON
CORRECTION: See first item under "Gary Scelzi Quick Facts." DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS WINTERNATIONALS POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY FEB. 10-13, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 WILD THING IS BACK, WITH NEW MO ... Continue reading
Copart Strengthens Southeast Presence
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Feb. 8, 2005--Copart, Inc. , the largest provider of vehicle salvage disposition services in the United States, today announced the opening of its 7th salvage yard in the state of Florida and its 19th in the Southeastern region. The 21-acre greenfield facility located in Ocala, Florida will add neede ... Continue reading
Westport and EDL of Australia to Study HPDI for Off-Road Engines
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 8, 2005--Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Energy Developments Limited (EDL) of Queensland, Australia, to co-operatively explore business opportunities for Westport's proprietary high pressure direct injection (HPD ... Continue reading
Toyota Fully Redesignes Vitz Compact Car - "Echo" in USA
Tokyo Februry 8, 2005; JCNN - Toyota Motor has launched sales of its fully redesigned second-generation Vitz compact car through the Netz Toyota dealers nationwide. In addition to its exterior sporty design based on the Powerful Simplicity concept, the new Vitz boasts roomy interior characterized by a class-leading leg ... Continue reading
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