WebTech Wireless and TireStamp Team to Trial Tire Monitoring Technology
May 18, 2005
KANATA, Ontario & BURNABY, British Columbia--May 17, 2005--TireStamp Inc. today announced that WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WEW) of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada will trial its TireVigil(TM) Tire Monitoring and Asset Management Service for fleet clients. The system provides commercial fleets with mission-crit ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Hits the Pocono Mountains
May 16, 2005
* 11th annual Camp Jeep(R) includes Jeep Memphis Belle Tour, an air show featuring WWII aircraft * Camp Jeep program goes 'On The Road' with eight-city tour that's 'on the move and every bit as muddy' * Free Camp Jeep On The Road event lets consumers get behind the wheel of Trail Rated(TM) Jeep vehicles * Mountain biki ... Continue reading
Cadillac Bicycles Unveils the Ultimate Expression on Two Wheels
May 13, 2005
Consumer Demand Drives Well-Known Automobile Brand to 'Brake' Into the Bicycle Industry PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 13 -- Cadillac(R) Bicycles today announced the unveiling of six sensational bicycle models, marking the introduction of this premium automobile brand to the bicycle market. The Cadillac brand -- synonymous with ... Continue reading
2005 Suzuki XL-7 4WD EX 5-passenger SUV Review
May 12, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Suzuki XL-7 4WD EX 5-passenger SUV Sometimes the old way is best. Consider this in relation to small SUVs. All of the newer entries in that popular class are car-like ``crossover'' vehicles, with unibody construction and fully-independent suspension for comfort and car-like ha ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reports Record Sales for Fiscal 2005
May 12, 2005
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 12, 2005--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported record sales and earnings for the fourth-quarter ended March 31, 2005. Sales for the quarter increased 12 percent to $157.0 million versus $140.2 million in the same period last year. The company's net earnings grew to $2.7 million, or $0.13 per dil ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports Second Quarter EPS Up 67.7%
May 3, 2005
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 3, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that second quarter earnings per share increased 67.7 percent to $1.04 per share, on sales of $672.4 million and net income of $38.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. This comp ... Continue reading
Joe Loughrey Named President and COO of Cummins
May 2, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 2, 2005--Joe Loughrey has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Cummins Inc. , the Company announced today. Loughrey has been with Cummins for 31 years during which time he has held a number of leadership positions. Loughrey's move to the position of President is part of a strategic re ... Continue reading
May 2, 2005
MILFORD, Iowa--May 2, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories (AMEX:ATC), the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for utility all-terrain vehicles, today announced that it has formalized its 25-year working relationship by acquiring the assets of Simonsen Iron Works. The deal was compl ... Continue reading
National Power Stroke® Diesel "Power Fest Rally"
Apr 28, 2005
Thursday, August 4 - Saturday, August 6, 2005 Indianapolis Raceway Park! Hundreds of Ford® diesel pickup truck drivers will gather for this annual national rally sponsored by International Truck and Engine Corporation in Indianapolis on Thursday, Aug. 4 - Saturday, Aug. 6. Enjoy VIP access to all events and obtain sto ... Continue reading
2004 and 2005 Crash Ratings of Vehicles With Side Air Bags
Apr 15, 2005
2004 & 2005 Vehicles with Side Air Bags Side-impact air bags (SABs) SABs offer protection to two principal areas of the body -- the head and the chest -- during moderate to severe side-impact crashes. The chart below indicates which vehicles offer what type of protection (head and/or chest) and the type of SAB used to ... Continue reading
Moller International Skycar on CBS 60 Minutes
Apr 15, 2005
DAVIS, Calif.--April 15, 2005--Dr. Paul Moller, President of Moller International, Inc. (OTC:MLER), and the Moller M400 Skycar are going to be on the CBS 60 Minutes program this Sunday, 17 April 2005. The segment entitled "Highway in the Sky" will feature an interview by Bob Simon with Dr. Moller. This episode of the N ... Continue reading
Polaris Reports Record First Quarter 2005 Results
Apr 15, 2005
MINNEAPOLIS--April 14, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. today reported record first quarter net income from continuing operations of $0.42 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, an 11 percent increase over the prior year first quarter net income from continuing operations of $0.38 per diluted share. Highe ... Continue reading
CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Announce Recall of ATVs
Apr 14, 2005
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled pr ... Continue reading
Apr 14, 2005
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--April 14, 2005--Navistar International Corporation today announced that its operating company International Truck and Engine Corporation in partnership with SanYang Industry Company LTD of Taiwan won a five-year contract worth approximately $400 million U.S. for the delivery of up to 5,000 trucks to ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Reports Record First Quarter Fire Truck Orders at FDIC
Apr 14, 2005
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 14 -- Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it secured 217 orders for its custom fire truck chassis in the first quarter of 2005. The order intake was the most ever for Spartan in a single quarter and spanned more than a dozen OEMs. Spartan Chassis said its reco ... Continue reading
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