Marketwire - Other passenger vehicles

Wabash National Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:42:00 EDT

LAFAYETTE, IN--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.045 per share. The dividend is payable on July 9, 2008, to the holders of record of the common stock of the corporation on June 26, 2008.

Headquartered in Lafayette, Ind., Wabash National� Corporation (NYSE: WNC) is one of the leading manufacturers of semi trailers in North America. Established in 1985, the company specializes in the design and production of dry freight vans, refrigerated vans, flatbed trailers, drop deck trailers, and intermodal equipment. Its innovative core products are sold under the DuraPlate�, ArcticLite�, and Eagle� brand names. The company operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: Transcraft Corporation, a manufacturer of flatbed and drop deck trailers;

AutoMax Sales Training Implements New Program for Dealerships

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:47:00 EDT

LINWOOD, NJ--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - AutoMax Sales Training and Consulting, a recruiting and training company for the automotive industry, has announced a new "No Risk" Salesperson Recruiting Program for automobile, motorsports and RV dealerships. The performance-based incentive structure eliminates up-front costs and provides comprehensive training programs for sales professionals in markets throughout North America.

"We're excited about the rollout of this new program and its results nationwide," says Craig Lockerd, president and founder of AutoMax Sales Training and Consulting.

Kandi Technologies, Corp. Says First Quarter Revenues Grew 76% Led by Sales of Go-Karts

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:30:00 EDT

Forecasts Estimated Full Year Sales of Super Mini Cars Will Add Substantially to Anticipated Growth of Core ATRV Business

First Quarter Net Income From Continuing Operations Advanced 27.5% on Further Improvement in Gross Profit Margins, as Company Ramped up Sales, Marketing and Production Capacity in Line With Continuing Rapid Growth

Key Challenges and Issues facing the World Bicycles Markets

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:01:00 EDT

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - May 15, 2008) - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Automotive industry is available in its catalogue.

World Bicycles Markets

http://www.reportlinker.com/p087356/World-Bicycles-Markets.html

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bicycles in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Adults Bicycles (Mountain Bicycles, Hybrid Bicycles, Touring Bicycles, & Specialty Bicycles), Children's Bicycles, Sports Bicycles, and Bicycle Parts & Accessories. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided

Perceptron Announces Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:36:00 EDT

PLYMOUTH, MI--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) - Perceptron, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCP) today announced net sales of $18.2 million, an operating loss of $18,000 and net income of $211,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, for its third quarter of fiscal year 2008 that ended March 31, 2008. This compares with sales of $16.0 million, operating income of $1.0 million, and net income of $691,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. For the nine months ended March 31, 2008, the Company had net sales of $55.0 million, operating income of $2.5 million and net income of $470,000 or $0.05 per diluted share. This compares to net sales of $38.9 million, an operating loss of $1.7 million, and a net loss of $814,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the first nine months of fiscal year 2007.

Q1 Small Business Research Board Automotive Vehicle Dealer and Service Industry Key Issues Report: Auto, Other Vehicle Dealers Report Increased Revenue Expectations Says Latest SBRB Report

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:53:00 EDT

Of the Owners and Managers Responding to the Nationwide Quarterly SBRB Poll, Co-Sponsored by International Profit Associates, 48% Said They Expect Increased Revenues in the Next Twelve Months

Brembo's Board of Directors approves Q1 2008 financial results

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:36:00 EDT

STEZZANO, ITALY--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) - PRESS RELEASE

Stezzano, May 14th 2008

For immediate release

Brembo's Board of Directors approves Q1 2008 financial results. Compared to Q1 2007:

- Sales +19.1% (+10.4% like-for-like);

- EBITDA +19.6%;

- Net profit +24.7%;

- Net debt +42.2% due to the recent acquisitions.

Disc production capacity in Poland will be doubled, with an investment of about EUR 45 million.

In summary:

+-------------------------+--------+--------+------------------+
|(Euro million)           |Q1 2008 |Q1 2007 |Variation % 08/07 |
+-------------------------+--------+--------+------------------+
|Sales                    |  273.2 |  229.3 |          + 19.1% |
+-------------------------+--------+--------+------------------+
|EBITDA                   |   40.0 |   33.4 |          + 19.6% |
+-------------------------+--------+--------+------------------+
|EBIT                     |   25.9 |   22.7 |          + 14.3% |
+-----

Latitude Industries, Inc. Exceeds $600,000.00 in Powerboat Sales Since January 1; Projects Total 2008 Revenues of $6 Million

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) - Latitude Industries, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: LTDI), a manufacturer of high-performance, center console powerboats, is pleased to announce that it has recorded sales of approximately $600,000.00 since January 1, 2008.

"This is an increase of almost fifty percent from last year's sales during the same period. These sales have been generated from the Miami International Boat Show and Texas International Boat Show along with various marketing strategies that are currently being implemented throughout the nation," stated Jonathan Giner, Director of Marketing and Sales.

Save Gas With ZAP Electric Car in California's Central Valley

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

VISALIA, CA--(Marketwire - May 14, 2008) - A new kind of electric car and truck are taking gas prices head-on in California's Central Valley. The gas-free vehicles are from California automaker ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) and are now available in Visalia.

Mike Brackett is opening the new dealership with sales and service for the ZAP Xebra. This week he plans to roll the Xebra out at the annual Porterville Fair (http://www.portervillefair.com/), May 14-18 in nearby Porterville, California.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR) All Electric Vehicles Airs During Live Remote Broadcast of WCCB TV-18 FOX News Rising Morning Show

Wed, 14 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

Hybrid Technologies' On-Air Demonstration of All Electric Vehicles Impresses FOX's Popular Morning Show

Winnebago Industries Celebrates "50 Years on the Road" With the Introduction of Its Exciting New 2009 Motor Home Lineup at Dealer Days Event in Las Vegas

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:01:00 EDT

FOREST CITY, IA--(Marketwire - May 13, 2008) - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO) celebrates its 50th anniversary with the introduction of the exciting, new 2009 Winnebago, Itasca and ERA brand motor homes during the Company's Dealer Days event held May 12-15, 2008, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nev. With a theme of "50 Years on the Road," Winnebago Industries displayed 50 motor homes representing key elements of the Company's 23 model lines and 78 floorplans, 46 percent of which are new or redesigned for 2009.

GreenMan Technologies Reports Second Quarter Results

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

20 Percent Increase in Revenue and 27 Percent Increase in Gross Margin Compared to Prior Year

Coates International, Ltd. Is Pleased to Announce That It Has Completed the Design and Development of Its First Stand-Alone CSRV Electric Power Generator for Residential Use

Tue, 13 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ--(Marketwire - May 13, 2008) - Coates International, Ltd. (Coates) (OTCBB: COTE). The Coates Spherical Rotary Valve ("CSRV") Home Generator has been configured to operate on propane and can be powered with any combustible engine fuel, including Hydrogen. This CSRV Electric Power Generator is a synchronous system that only produces the amount of electric power that is being used or required at any given time from 1 Kw up to 35 Kws. It incorporates a CSRV In Line 4 Cylinder Power Unit. A video demonstrating this new CSRV Home Generator in operation will be available for viewing on our websites shortly at www.coatesengine.com or www.mostadvancedengine.com. Management believes that because the CSRV Home Generator's unique features such as its ability to only supply the power required, and its adaptability to oper

Toyota Wrestles World Sales Lead From GM, but Predicts Decline in Profit by Year's End

Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - May 13, 2008) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- In July 2007, foreign automakers took control of the monthly sales numbers in the United States for the first time in history. In August, the Detroit Three fought back, mainly through a "one-time" sell-off of vehicles to rental companies and regained the lead in total sales. However, even though the Detroit Three managed to stave off the foreign sales invasion, it was only a matter of time before foreign automakers took firm control of the American automotive sales landscape. The writing was on the wall. As of the end of the first quarter of 2008, Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) (Toyota City, Aichi) took the worldwide sales lead from General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM) (Detroit, Michigan) with a surge of growth in both China and Europe, while GM saw its North American sales rapidly decline.

GM Canada annonce la fin des activit�s du centre de Windsor en 2010

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:11:00 EDT

OSHAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 12 mai 2008) - Suite aux discussions ayant eu lieu pendant la n�gociation de contrat actuelle avec les TCA, General Motors du Canada a annonc� aujourd'hui l'usine de transmission de Windsor cessera ses activit�s au cours du deuxi�me trimestre de 2010. En d�pit des efforts et des discussions avec les employ�s et les partenaires gouvernementaux de GM, la compagnie est arriv�e � la conclusion que ses perspectives sur le march� nord-am�ricain, ainsi que la planification de produits, y compris le passage des transmissions de 4 � 6 vitesses plus �conomiques en mati�re de carburant, n'offrent pas des produits de rechange pour l'usine de Windsor dans le calendrier de 2010. En cons�quence, l'usine fermera ses portes au deuxi�me trimestre de 2010.

GM Canada Announces Windsor Facility to Cease Operation in 2010

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:42:00 EDT

OSHAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 12, 2008) - Following discussions during ongoing contract bargaining with the CAW, General Motors of Canada today announced the Windsor Transmission plant will cease operation in the second quarter of 2010. This is when current 4-speed front wheel drive transmission production mandates are completed. Despite efforts and discussions with GM's labour and government partners, the company has determined that its North American market outlook and product plans, including the shift from 4-speed to more fuel efficient 6-speed transmissions do not offer replacement products for the Windsor plant in the 2010 timeframe. Accordingly the plant will close in the second quarter of 2010.

Mitchell International Finalizes Acquisition of Fair Isaac Medical Bill Review Business Unit

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:36:00 EDT

Workers' Compensation, Auto Casualty and Managed Care Cost Containment Business Unit Significantly Expands Company's Portfolio

Cyclone Power Technologies Files Disclosure Statement

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

POMPANO BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - May 12, 2008) - Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CYPW) filed today its Disclosure Statement with the Pink Sheets Electronic OTC Markets. The Statement is a complete disclosure of the business, management, material agreements, capitalization and financial condition of the company, current through the most recent reporting period of March 31, 2008. Investors may view this filing on www.PinkSheets.com or www.OTCiq.com.

Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB) to Make Purchasing All Electric, Lithium Powered Vehicles Easier and More Convenient by Providing One-Stop, Online Financing Options

Mon, 12 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

Hybrid Technologies Is In Final Stages to Make Purchasing All Electric Vehicles Easier for Customers by Providing One Stop Internet Financing on Their Full Line of Emission-Free Vehicles

Record Gas and Oil Prices Drive Sales for ZAP, Electric Car Orders Grow to $6.8 Million

Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 EDT

SANTA ROSA, CA--(Marketwire - May 12, 2008) - Record gas prices are driving more consumers to seek electric transportation, says industry pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP). The Northern California Company reported that as of April 8, 2008 it had $6.8 million in backlog orders for the Xebra electric sedan and pickup from auto-dealer purchase contracts.

The $6.8 million backlog in dealer purchase contracts surpasses ZAP's sales for all of 2007 and are based on a delivery schedule over a 12-month period. The backlog for ZAP's consumer products on the same date was $712,000, including sales for the Zapino and ZAPPY3 scooters, ATVs, Recharge-It-All battery systems and others.

AAA New Mexico's Weekend Gas Watch

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:51:00 EDT

Gasoline Prices Reach New Highs

Historic Moment for the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council and the China Chamber of Commerce for Motorcycle

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:20:00 EDT

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Bob Ramsay, President of the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) and Mr. Bingnan Chen, the Secretary-General of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce for Motorcycles (CCCM) located in the Chao Yang District of Beijing, China, for the first time in Canadian motorcycle manufacturing history have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreeing to work together to ensure that the manufacture of motorcycles and all terrain vehicles are safe, environmentally-friendly, energy efficiency and comply with the national standards in both countries in order to serve the interests of the entire industry and consumers in China and Canada.

Hertz Expands IBM Relationship to Provide Information Technology Services and Support

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Key Component of Strategic Initiative to Transform Business Model

Kandi Technologies, Corp. CEO Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell; Sees New Addition to Anticipated Growth as Company Prepares to Launch Super Mini Car Line in the U.S.

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:45:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Mr. Xiaoming Hu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Kandi Technologies, Corp. (NASDAQ: KNDI), one of China's leading designers, manufacturers and exporters of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility vehicles (UTVs), and its number one exporter of go-karts, presided today over the Opening Bell at NASDAQ, celebrating the Company's recent listing on NASDAQ on March 18, 2008.

Delphi Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:35:00 EDT

Company Refinances and Extends DIP Credit Facility; Comments on Pension Funding