Exide Signs Exclusive Supply Agreement with TBC Corporation
Mar 2, 2004
PRINCETON, N.J., March 2 -- Exide Technologies, (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) ( www.exide.com ) a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, recently was awarded an exclusive supply agreement by TBC Corporation , one of the largest marketers of automotive replacement tires in the U.S. This alliance represents a sig ... Continue reading
Two Visteon Innovations Receive Industry Recognition
Mar 2, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., March 2 -- Two innovations from Visteon Corporation's expansive product portfolio received industry attention when the 2004 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Supplier's Contribution to Excellence) Award committee announced its finalist and honorable mention honorees. (Logo: http://www.newscom.co ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Completes Mr. Tire Acquisition
Mar 2, 2004
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--March 2, 2004--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of 36 leased Mr. Tire locations from privately held Mile One Automotive. The acquired locations generated approximately $50 million in sales last year and will expand the Company's market ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports' Sales Up 127% for the Month of February
Mar 2, 2004
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 2 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is pleased to announce that the company has just finished another record month for sales and gross profit. The company finished the month of February very strong with sales up 127% from the previous year and gross profit up 218% during th ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives Generator Order From AeroVironment for Use in Fuel Cell Application
Mar 2, 2004
FREDERICK, Colo., March 2 -- UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order from AeroVironment, Inc. for a 90 kW UQM(R) generator for use in a fuel cell development related project. AeroVironment, headquartered in Monrovia, California, i ... Continue reading
Delphi Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
Mar 2, 2004
TROY, Mich., March 1 -- The Delphi Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share on Delphi $0.01 par value common stock. The dividend is payable April 12, 2004, to shareholders of record as of the close of business March 15, 2004. ... Continue reading
Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Mar 1, 2004
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 1 -- David Parde, president of the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE), has today announced a major step forward for motoring consumers with the introduction of SB 2138, The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, into the U.S. Senate. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced SB 213 ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2004
DETROIT, March 1 -- While cost is still the top concern for 33 percent of attendees at the 2004 SAE World Congress, 13 percent named safety as their top concern; and 12 percent selected fuel economy and alternative powertrain issues as paramount, according to the 10th annual DuPont Automotive/SAE Survey. Recyclability ... Continue reading
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tire Expands Driving Performance Without Compromise
Mar 1, 2004
CIRCUIT DE CATALUNYA, Barcelona, Spain, March 1 -- The green flag is out to signal the start of Michelin North America's "Year of Performance" with the official launch of the Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Sport PS2(TM) ultra-high-performance tire. The first of four new performance tires scheduled to be introduced to the replace ... Continue reading
Delphi Pilots Technology Program With U.S. Marine Corps
Mar 1, 2004
Pilot program shows Delphi's technology transfer to military applications TROY, Mich., March 1 -- Delphi Corp. , is working with the U.S. Marine Corps and the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to provide a technology edge for the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Exported From Canada to US At Record Pace
Feb 27, 2004
TORONTO, Feb 27, 2004; Reuters reported that Canadian auto-parts exports to the United States hit a record high last year as U.S. buyers had to pay more for the parts because of the stronger Canadian dollar, a report released on Friday said. Shipments to the United States rose by 6 percent in U.S. dollar terms to $18.7 ... Continue reading
PACE International Union Calls for Bridgestone Firestone Steeltex Tires To Be Recalled
Feb 27, 2004
The following statement is from the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Workers Intl. Union: NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27 -- The 300,000 member Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union is supporting a law firm's efforts to have Bridgestone/Firestone Steeltex tires recalled by the N ... Continue reading
Visteon Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Coulson to Retire March 31
Feb 27, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 27 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that Daniel R. Coulson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire on March 31, 2004, after a distinguished 38-year career at Visteon and Ford Motor Co. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) "Dan has made m ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2004
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. Announces the Development of SPED3 Series of Push Switches (Push-Push Type) for Automobiles Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 27, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. has announced the development of the SPED3 Series of push switches (push-push type) ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Reports 2003 Results and Provides Guidance For 2004
Feb 27, 2004
WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 27 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2003 increased by 20% to $33,001,000, compared to $27,520,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income increased to $2,459,000, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to net income of $904,000, or $0.06 ... Continue reading
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