GM, Dow Chemical to share fuel cell info
WASHINGTON May 8, 2003; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. will soon generate electricity with fuel cells for Dow Chemical Co. in a bid to gain experience with the technology that could eventually power most automobiles. The deal, which will benefit both companies, is the largest comme ... Continue reading
Manhattan Scientifics Licenses Fuel Cell Patents To Ballard
Non-Exclusive Agreement Opens Way For Additional Licensing Opportunities LOS ALAMOS, N.M., May 9 -- Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MHTXe) announced today that the company has issued a non-exclusive, patent license of its NovArs mid-range fuel cell technology to Ballard Power Systems (BLDP). Manhattan Scie ... Continue reading
Safety Restraints Organization Applauds Nationwide Seat Belt Enforcement Push Targeting Teens
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2003; -- The Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) today announced its support of a nationwide seat belt mobilization this Memorial Day which aims to protect teens and young adults from the leading risk they face -- death and serious injury from traffic crashes. During the national Click It O ... Continue reading
Trans-Industries, Inc. Reports First-Quarter 2003 Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 9 -- Trans-Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of bus interior and lighting products, electronic information systems and software, plus related components for the mass transit and highway markets, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Sales for the quarter ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Wins New Supply Agreement from Dazon Motorcycles
PRINCETON, N.J., May 9 -- Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has secured a new original equipment supply agreement with Dazon Motorcycles. Dazon, based in Tempe, Arizona, is a manufacturer and marketer of motor scooters, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--May 9, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a 10% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend, to $0.1375 per share, or $0.55 annually. The new, higher dividend is payable on July 18, 2003 to shareholders of record on July 3, 2003 ... Continue reading
Ford Celebrates a Long History in Chicago
* HENRY FORD'S FIRST CUSTOMER FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO IN 1903 Ford President & COO, Nick Scheele, will visit Chicago this Friday to mark the company's 100th anniversary. Ford Motor Company will unveil an exhibit at the Chicago Historical Society, highlighting some of the important milestones of Ford's long history wit ... Continue reading
Grammer Automotive Expands North American Facilities
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--May 9, 2003--Grammer AG - Automotive, a leading supplier of automotive interior specialty systems, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Piedmont, S.C. and Puebla, Mexico to satisfy customer demand. Grammer Automotive recently moved into a bigger facility in Piedmont, from its original locati ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Steep Gas Price Declines Signal More Reductions in Coming Weeks
LOS ANGELES--May 9, 2003--A combination of continuing falling wholesale prices and healthy dealer profits combined to send gasoline prices lower last week for the seventh consecutive week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Currently, the average price of self-se ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Gas Prices Continue Steady Decline
HOUSTON--May 9, 2003--Imports of gasoline from Europe, Canada and Venezuela helped push gas prices down across Texas, making the seventh consecutive week of price drops, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for mo ... Continue reading
Crash Test Results for Model Year 2003 Vehicles Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today posted its first model year 2003 NCAP crash test results on the agency's World Wide Web site: http://www.nhtsa.gov. New model year 2003 ratings for frontal impact are provided for the Chevrolet Cavalier two-door c ... Continue reading
Said Penalized, Suspended for Inappropriate Statements
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2003 SAID PENALIZED, SUSPENDED FOR INAPPROPRIATE STATEMENTS LANSING, Mich. ‹ Boris Said, driver of the No. 33 ACS Express Racing Ford Mustang, has been assessed penalties and fines after statements made d ... Continue reading
Phoenix Gold Reports Second Quarter Results
PORTLAND, Ore., May 8 -- Phoenix Gold International, Inc. today reported a net loss of $376,000, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2003 which ended March 31, 2003 as compared to net earnings of $85,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, in last year's second quarter. Revenue for the second quarter ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Enhances Asian Automotive Research Capability
DETROIT, May 8 -- CSM Worldwide, the global leader in providing market foresight to the automotive industry, announces two additions to its Asian market research staff. Mr. Pil Koo and Mr. Yoshito Dejima have joined the company as Asia powertrain forecast manager and Asia component forecast manager, respectively. Koo w ... Continue reading
Auto Interiors Show to be Presented by Ward's Auto World
DETROIT, May 8 -- VNU Expositions has reached a co-marketing agreement with PRIMEDIA in which Ward's Auto World magazine will be the Presenting Sponsor of the annual Auto Interiors Show. The co-marketing agreement allows the two companies to work together to build awareness of their respective brands. As Presenter, War ... Continue reading
An Industry-Leading Six Honda and Acura Models Achieve All-Around Five Star Safety in New Car Assessment Program TORRANCE, Calif., May 8 -- The 2003 Honda Odyssey and the all-new 2003 Accord Coupe have earned the federal government's top Five Star safety rating for the driver, front passenger and rear seat passengers i ... Continue reading
Takagi-Giaffone-Luyendyk Indy 500 Practice Day 5
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Takagi Reaches 232 on Day 5 of Indy 500 Practice INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 8, 2003) - Tora Takagi and the #12 Pioneer/Mo Nunn Racing Toyota-powered Panoz G Force became the first driver this month to break the 232-mph barr ... Continue reading
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