Johnson Controls Increases Dividend For 30th Consecutive Year
Nov 17, 2004
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 17 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today increased the quarterly cash dividend on common shares to $.25 per share from the previous quarterly rate of $.225. The dividend is payable January 3, 2005 to shareholders of record December 15, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2004
Alpine Navigation System in Acura TL Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction November 15, 2004 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—As consumers become more familiar with factory-installed navigation systems in their vehicles they are demanding more functionality from their systems, according to the J.D. Power and Associates ... Continue reading
BMW 1 and 5 Series Can Now go From A to B With Smartnav
Nov 16, 2004
CRANFIELD, England, November 16 -- The recently launched 1 Series Sports Hatch and the world's best executive car (1), the BMW 5 Series, can now benefit from Smartnav, Auto Express' Best Satellite Navigation system 2004. BMW Great Britain has granted Smartnav as its approved satellite navigation accessory on both model ... Continue reading
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2004 Results
Nov 16, 2004
KINGSTON, Pa., Nov. 15 -- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. announced today that net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 decreased $7.1 million, or 4.2%, to $163.9 million as compared to $171.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. Net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004 d ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Financial Results
Nov 16, 2004
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--Nov. 15, 2004--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2005 ended September 30, 2004. Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 rose 8.5% to $637.6 million ... Continue reading
Cobasys Clarifies Information Contained in The Detroit News Article
Nov 15, 2004
TROY, Mich., Nov. 15 -- On November 3, 2004 The Detroit News published an article titled "Firm's prospects bright in alternative energy field." This article contained certain inaccurate information about Cobasys LLC (Cobasys). For purposes of clarification, Cobasys wishes to confirm the following: * The reported commen ... Continue reading
Union Objects to Installation of Spying Video Equipment in Every Government Vehicle
Nov 15, 2004
OSHA Administrator Mulls Installing Millions in Spywear to Check for Seatbelt Use 'Sounds Like an Episode of 'Pimp My Ride,'' Says Union Official WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- When Mark Roth, general counsel of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), learned that members of the Federal Advisory Council on Occu ... Continue reading
Gentex Shipping Interior and Exterior Automatic-Dimming Mirrors for New Mercedes-Benz Model
Nov 15, 2004
ZEELAND, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Gentex Corporation , the world's leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior and exterior auto-dimming mirrors for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS Class. An interior and drivers-side exterior auto-dimming mirror are standa ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Chairman Comments on Aftermarket Sale
Nov 15, 2004
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 15 -- In recent meetings with analysts and investors, Michael J. Burns, chairman and CEO of Dana Corporation , confirmed the company's confidence that it will complete the sale of its automotive aftermarket businesses to an affiliate of The Cypress Group by the end of November. (LOGO: http://www.news ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 Results
Nov 15, 2004
TROY, Mich., Nov. 15 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported sales of $2.0 billion and income from continuing operations of $30 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for its fourth fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30, 2004, compared to last year's fourth-quarter income from continuing operations of $26 million, or $0.38 per dilu ... Continue reading
Prolong Reports Third Quarter 2004 Results
Nov 15, 2004
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 15, 2004--Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), (http://www.prolong.com), a technology driven consumer products holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, announced to ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2004
KENOSHA, Wis.--Nov. 15, 2004--Snap-on Incorporated , a global leader in tools, diagnostics and equipment, today announced the resignation of its chairman, president and chief executive officer, Dale F. Elliott, effective immediately. The company's Board of Directors has elected Jack D. Michaels, recently retired chairm ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2004 Results
Nov 15, 2004
NEW YORK--Nov. 15, 2004--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2004. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of 2004 were $203.5 million, compared to co ... Continue reading
JAGUAR ALIVE and KICKING PLANS SCIENCE AND BUSINESS PARK
Nov 14, 2004
Whitley UK November 13, 2004; The 'Jaguar Science and Business Park – Whitley,' as it is to be known, will be a key part in Jaguar's future development programme and will also strengthen Coventry's economic and technical infrastructure. First details are unveiled today in an artist's impression. Joe Greenwell Cha ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2004
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 12, 2004--GT40 North America (GT40 NA) is proud to announce that Sony Corporation has selected the GT Mk. 1 as Best Domestic Automobile in the Second Annual Sony Gran Turismo 4 (GT4) Awards at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) auto products trade show at the Las Vegas convention center. T ... Continue reading
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