Aug 18, 2004
WENZHOU, China--Aug. 17, 2004--SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (OTC BB:SAUP), a Chinese company engaged in the manufacture and distribution of automotive air brake valves and hydraulic brake valves primarily for the commercial vehicles market, announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2004. The following ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
Aug 18, 2004
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Aug. 17 -- The Board of Directors of Bandag, Incorporated, today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.325 per share on the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable October 18, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2004. ... Continue reading
CADILLAC OWNERS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY CADILLAC VIRTUAL ADVISOR BY ONSTAR ON ALL 2005 MODELS
Aug 17, 2004
Local Traffic, Weather and Stock Reports at the Touch of a Button TROY, MICH. - Compliments of Cadillac, all 2005 model year Cadillac owners in the United States receive 12 months of Cadillac Virtual Advisor service by OnStar at no charge. With the single touch of the white OnStar button, Cadillac Virtual Advisor servi ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Announces First Quarter FY 2005 Results
Aug 17, 2004
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 17, 2004--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured starters and alternators for the automotive aftermarket, today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter of its Fiscal Year 2005 ended June 30, 2004. Financial Highlights: -- Q1 reve ... Continue reading
Luxeon LEDs Signal 'Lights Out' to Bulbs in Vehicles
Aug 17, 2004
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Aug. 17, 2004--The incandescent bulb is headed for extinction in rear vehicle lighting with high-power Luxeon(R) LEDs from Lumileds Lighting that are bright enough to replace conventional bulbs on a one-for-one basis. Although LEDs began appearing a decade ago in center high-mount stop lamps, Luxeon L ... Continue reading
Dana Announces Addition of Chief Information Officer
Aug 17, 2004
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Dana Corporation today announced that Bruce C. Carver has joined the company as vice president and chief information officer. Mr. Carver will be responsible for the development, coordination, and advancement of Dana's global information systems and technologies. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
AutoXray, Inc. Products Now Available Through Parts Stores
Aug 16, 2004
TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 16 -- AutoXray Inc., the leading provider of cost-effective, automotive diagnostic scan tools announced today that effective immediately, AutoZone will be offering AutoXray's line of scan tools available to their customers via special order. This is in addition to AutoZone stores in Mexico that have ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces New Chief Executive Officer and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
Aug 16, 2004
ATLANTA--Aug. 16, 2004--Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Genuine Parts Company , announced that the Board of Directors elected Thomas C. Gallagher to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Gallagher, 56 years old, has been with Genuine Parts Company f ... Continue reading
Research Study Reveals Preventative Vehicle Maintenance Important to Female Motorists
Aug 16, 2004
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 16 -- In research conducted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), it was revealed that 78% of women interviewed think that regular preventative vehicle maintenance is either "extremely important" or "important." "This research reinforces the message we have been trying to get ac ... Continue reading
Invisible Bar Code System Developed
Aug 14, 2004
Seoul August 14, 2004; Choi Kyong-ae writing for the Korea Times reported that Korean scientists have developed the world¡¯s first invisible and omnipresent bar code system. After eight years of research, a team of Seoul National University (SNU) professors and chemists announced Wednesday the development of what is ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports Continued Profitability for Second Quarter
Aug 13, 2004
Achieves Lower Cost of Products Sold in Second Quarter over Year Ago Period HOPE, Ark., Aug. 13 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced net income for the second quarter ended June 27, 2004 of $322,000, or $0.09 per share, compared to $613,000, or $0.17 per s ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS August 3-12 2004
Aug 13, 2004
New Information Added Since : August 3, 2004 Make : BRITAX Model : MARATHON Build Dates : AUG 02, 2002 - JUL 23, 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04C002000 Recall Date : AUG 04, 2004 Component: CHILD SEAT:TETHER/HARNESS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 355516 Summary: BRITAX MARATHON, WIZARD, HUSKY, AND TRAVELLER PL ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results for 2004
Aug 13, 2004
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 12, 2004--Accuride Corporation today announced net sales of $120.6 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. This compares to net sales of $94.2 million for the second quarter of 2003, an increase of 28.0%. The increase is a result of the continuing cyclical recovery and greater penetra ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results for 2004
Aug 12, 2004
SHELTON, Conn.--Aug. 11, 2004--Raytech Corporation today announced net income for the thirteen-week period ended June 27, 2004 of $.1 million or nil per basic share compared to a net loss of $1.5 million or $.04 loss per basic share for the same period in the prior year. Raytech recorded net income of $1.4 million or $ ... Continue reading
AAA Collects Old Child Safety Car Seats Through Sept. 15
Aug 12, 2004
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Aug. 11 -- In an effort to remove unsafe and expired car seats from circulation, several AAA Minnesota/Iowa offices will be a drop-off site for old, used and expired child safety seats from now until Sept. 15. During a child safety seat clinic that will be held on Sept. 18, at AAA's Burnsville office ... Continue reading
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