ADVISORY/Motorcycles Rumble Through Minneapolis!
-- Did you know that overall motorcycle sales are up 20%? Cruisers own the road revving 60% of all sales? Motorcycles are heating up the roads! 6th Annual Minneapolis Cycle World International Motorcycle Show(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks MEDIA CONTACT: Nancy Larsen, 907/696-8001 (Early Media Previews Prior to Show Ope ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 26, 2001--Chrystal Software, a Xerox New Enterprise Company, can revolutionize the way the automotive industry manages documents and data - and industry giants such as DaimlerChrysler and Fiat are demonstrating how. DaimlerChrysler and Fiat S.p.A. showed tangible improvement in reducing costs and decrea ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 26, 2001--Chrystal Software, a Xerox New Enterprise Company, can revolutionize the way the automotive industry manages documents and data - and industry giants such as DaimlerChrysler and Fiat are demonstrating how. DaimlerChrysler and Fiat S.p.A. showed tangible improvement in reducing costs and decrea ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 26, 2001--Consistent with its announcement on December 19, 2000, Cummins Inc. today reported that it lost 45 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2000, or a loss of $17 million, on sales of $1.61 billion, exclusive of a pre-tax charge of $160 million for costs associated with certain restructur ... Continue reading
Further Success for Scania Buses in Chile
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Jan. 26, 2001--Scania Chile recorded an excellent conclusion to the year 2000 by securing two major orders for a total of 57 Scania K124 intercity buses from the Turbus and Pullman Bus companies. Together, the contracts are worth a total of about USD 8 million. With 15 terminals and a fleet of over 9 ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 24, 2001--McNeilus Companies, Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NASDAQ: OTRKB], has developed a portable central-mix concrete plant specifically for paving applications. Called the T-21, this newly engineered batch plant is easily moved from one paving location to another, addressing ... Continue reading
SPX's Dielectric Business to Acquire TCI International, Inc.
MUSKEGON, Mich., Jan. 26 SPX Corporation today announced that its Dielectric business has signed a definitive agreement to purchase TCI International, Inc. . The transaction is subject to approval by TCI shareholders. John B. Blystone, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of SPX Corporation said, "We are foc ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Jan. 26, 2001--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , will host a conference call discussing financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year 2000 on Monday, February 5th, at 10 am ET/ 9 am CT/ 8am MT/ 7 am PT. The call will follow the release earlier that morning of fourth quarter and full-year 2000 earnings for Unit ... Continue reading
--Jan. 26, 2001-- TOPIC: ExpertSource, a venture of Business Wire and The Round Table Group, gives traditional and online journalists direct access to academic and industry experts. The following is a sampling of this week's new experts who have joined our more than 7,000 member proprietary expert database. ADVERTISING ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 26 The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), concerned about the disposal process of automobile parts containing mercury, has suggested that the final responsibility for collecting and disposing of the mercury switches should logically fall more on vehicle manufacturers. Additional groups, includin ... Continue reading
Canadian Tire Acceptance Limited Chooses Acxiom To Enhance Marketing Database Capabilities
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--Jan. 26, 2001--Acxiom(R) Corporation , the global leader in Customer Data Integration (CDI), today announced an agreement with Canadian Tire Acceptance, Limited (CTAL), a division of Canadian Tire Corporation , to provide the financial organization with a broad range of database marketing, data manag ... Continue reading
Diesel Technology Forum Lauds EPA's Voluntary Retrofit Program Success
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 An "unqualified success" -- that is the term being used by Diesel Technology Forum executive director Allen Schaeffer to describe the commitments toward EPA's Volunteer Diesel Retrofit Program that has surpassed the 10,000 engine mark. The program helps identify owners and operators of diesel constr ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--Jan. 26, 2001--Addressing the recent attention placed on application service providers (ASP) in the automotive retailing industry, The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that it will continue to grow its ASP services by focusing on the front-office dealership applications that provide a quicker ... Continue reading
Start Order & Late News - SCCA Sno*Drift ProRally
The press release below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, please send your request to: werace4u@aol.com. DO NOT reply to the list. For immediate release 26 January 2001 Start Order& Late Breaking News: SCCA® ProRallysm Champio ... Continue reading
The Colonel's International, Inc. Announces Spin-Off
OWOSSO, Mich., Jan. 26 On October 2, 2000, The Colonel's International, Inc. (the "Company") announced a spin-off of the Company's sports and leisure businesses, as an independent company to the Company's shareholders, with an anticipated record date of February 2, 2001 (the "Spin-Off"). The Company is currently analyz ... Continue reading
Tom Gloy Racing To Debut New Trans-Am Chassis
CONTACT: Robbin Herring Public Relations San Diego Phone (858) 794-1542 TOM GLOY RACING TO DEBUT NEW TRANS-AM CHASSIS MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 26, 2001) -- Tom Gloy Racing announced it will be the Riley & Scott factory development team for 2001 and beyond. Gloy will change to the new generation Trans-Am chassis, the ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Analyst Maryann Keller Joins Sextant Technologies' Board of Advisors
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 26 Sextant Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Auto Industry Analyst Maryann Keller as a member of its Board of Advisors. Sextant Technologies, Inc. is a provider of fully automated next generation solutions for Portal Sites, the Internet and company Intranets using advance ... Continue reading
Bandag Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2000 Results
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Jan. 26 Bandag, Incorporated today announced consolidated net earnings of $14.8 million, or $.71 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2000, which compares to fourth quarter 1999 net earnings of $8.1 million, or $.38 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 1999 results included non-recurring ... Continue reading
Exclusive: GM Loses $A1million As It Temporarily Closes Assembly Plant - just-auto.com Reports
LONDON, Jan. 26 http://www.just-auto.com -- Holden, the Australian arm of GM, halted production at its only vehicle assembly facility in Adelaide, South Australia on Wednesday. The report at http://just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=22942 says that the nine hour stoppage was to correct quality problems at the plant. Wor ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 26, 2001--J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. , Wells Fargo & Company and AmeriCredit Corp. will announce the formation of an innovative new product to revolutionize the auto loan process. The companies will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST on Monday, January 29, 2001 to announce introduce the product and pr ... Continue reading
GATX Corporation Announces Increase in Common Dividend And Stock Repurchase Authorization
CHICAGO, Jan. 26 GATX Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $.31 per common share, payable March 31, 2001, to shareholders of record on March 9, 2001. On an annual basis, this represents an increase from $1.20 to $1.24 per common share. The Bo ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Fourth Quarter 2000 Earnings Release and Conference Call
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 26 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report fourth quarter 2000 financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 14, to be followed at 8:30 a.m. by an investor conference call. Participating in the conference call will be Samir G. Gibara, chairman and chief executive officer; Robert J. Keegan, president and ... Continue reading
Husky Liners has a no-drill Contractor’s/Ladder Rack System for the 2000 Chevy Silverado and other trucks. Other applications include the Dodge Ram, Ford F-Series, Toyota Tacoma and Tundra. These systems configure as either a Ladder Rack System or a Contractor’s Rack System. The Ladder Rack System is made up of a b ... Continue reading
WARREN, Mich., Jan. 26 Michigan Rivet Corporation announces its results of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended October 31, 2000. Sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2000 were $10,860,000, 8.9% less than the comparable period in 1999. Net income was $471,000 or $.73 per share for quarter ended October 3 ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Honored With Deal Maker Award
AKRON, Ohio--Jan. 26, 2001--In ceremonies held last night in Cleveland, Ohio Stephen E. Myers, president and chief executive officer of Myers Industries, Inc. (AMEX:MYE), accepted a corporate "deal maker" award from the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. The award cited Myers Industries for ... Continue reading
The CARQUEST Brakes Rotor Display gives professional technicians a realistic, hands-on educational piece about the disc brake system. The moving parts of the display illustrate the need to replace scored rotors and worn friction material. The informative flip chart identifies consumer warning signs and educates custome ... Continue reading
Senior Executives at Johnson Controls Appointed to New Leadership Posts
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 26 Automotive interior supplier Johnson Controls has appointed two top executives to new positions, effective immediately. * Jerry Beaubien has been named vice president and senior executive in charge of the Johnson Controls Leadership Institute. In this role, he leads the company's ongoing leader ... Continue reading
U.S. Representatives Ney and Regula Honored for Support on Key Manufacturing Issues
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 26 U.S. Representatives Robert Ney and Ralph Regula today were awarded the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence in recognition of their consistent support of American manufacturers and their employees. The Timken Company and The Longaberger Compan ... Continue reading
Advanced Alternators Accelerated
ANDERSON, Ind.--Delco Remy International Inc. and Ecoair Corp. of Hamden, Conn., have joined forces to produce a new type of technologically advanced alternators. These alternative alternators are to be “capable of significantly higher outputs at much greater efficiencies than traditional claw-pole designs, resulting ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--ArvinMeritor Inc. has awarded minority supplier Triflex Industries a $3.5 million contract to produce stabar suspension assemblies. Triflex will make the stabar suspensions at its new assembly plant in Taylor, Mich. The facility will employ some 30 people at full production and will produce 260,000 assembl ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Solicits Consents From Holders of 11 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes
TROY, Mich.--Jan. 26, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Collins & Aikman Products Co. ("C&A Products"), is soliciting consents from registered holders as of January 26, 2001, of its 11 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006. The consent solicitation will expire at 5:0 ... Continue reading
Partnership Ended; driversshield.com to Take Control Of Its Web Site and Its Destiny PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Jan. 26 driversshield.com Corp. said today that EDS unilaterally terminated the strategic partnership agreement with driversshield.com CRM Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of driversshield.com Corp. Barry Siegel, Chair ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2001 FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY HOSTS NHRA'S SEASON OPENER CHANDLER, Ariz.-The Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series begins in the NHRA'S Pacific Division with the Magnificent Seven Season Op ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Fourth Quarter Earnings Expected to be Below Expectations
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 26 Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced that its net earnings in the fourth quarter will be below expectations of $.25 to $.27 per share. The Company expects earnings for the fourth quarter to ... Continue reading
Martino Looks for A Productive Superbowl Weekend
(The following is also attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3121 MARTINO LOOKS FOR A PRODUCTIVE SUPERBOWL WEEKEND Century 21 Racing Team heads to Houston for Pontiac Excitement Pro Stock Superbowl Parsippany, N.J., January 26, 2001 - This weekend, whi ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 WINTER TEST GETS UNDERWAY
U.S. F2000 WINTER TEST GETS UNDERWAY FAIRFIELD, N.J. (January 26, 2001) —The U.S. F2000 National Championship Presented by Speedvision has begun its first annual winter test at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Testing in preparation for the first race of the season, March 3 at Homestead with Grand-Am, numerous teams took to ... Continue reading
Alternator Advancements Accelerated
ANDERSON, Ind.--Delco Remy International Inc. and Ecoair Corp. of Hamden, Conn., have joined forces to produce a new type of technologically advanced alternators. These alternative alternators are to be “capable of significantly higher outputs at much greater efficiencies than traditional claw-pole designs, resul ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries Inc. has won a corporate “deal maker” award from the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. The award cited Myers for its achievements and growth through acquisitions. Beginning in April 1997, Myers acquired nine manufacturing companies and a wholesale distribu ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries is not renewing its sponsorship contracts with Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2001 season. Over the years, PPG has sponsored pole and contingency awards for the Indianapolis 500 race, as well as the winner’s trophy for the speedway’s Brickyard 400 stock car race. The decision ... Continue reading
Film Fest:Ford and JWT Showcase Filmmakers
PARK CITY, Utah--Focus in Film Productions, a new venture supported by Ford Motor Co. and J. Walter Thompson, has showcased three independent filmmakers who debuted their work for Atom Films during this year’s Sundance Film Festival. In each flick, the Ford Focus plays a supporting role--“showcasing the res ... Continue reading
CA Calls On Auto Dealers to Dim The Lights
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Jan. 26, 2001--Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Secretary Maria Contreras-Sweet today called upon all California automobile dealers to join Governor Gray Davis' call to reduce energy consumption by a minimum of eight percent. Secretary Contreras-Sweet has sent a letter to California's 15, ... Continue reading
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Honda builds on the foundations of first F1
Honda builds on the foundations of first year with BAR Honda's relationship with British American Racing entered its second season today (Friday) as the wraps came off the new BAR Honda 003 at a spectacular launch ceremony in London, England. The all-new BAR Honda 003 will feature Honda's advanced RA001E 3-litre V10 en ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Introduces EX: Chrysler Town & Country EX and Dodge Grand Caravan EX
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26 The Chrysler Group will add two new entrees to its vast menu of all-new 2001 minivans. Chrysler Town & Country EX and Dodge Grand Caravan EX will be strategically placed right in the heart of the minivan market. "We continue to dominate the top and bottom of the minivan market," said Frank ... Continue reading
Master Lock V Winner International Settlement
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 26 Master Lock Company today announced that it has reached an agreement with Winner International under which Master Lock will continue to sell its patented four-prong steering wheel locks. The agreement settles and dismisses a suit alleging trade dress violations related to Master Lock's automotive ste ... Continue reading
Two-Year-Old Joint Venture Has Proven to Be an Operational and Financial Success; Funding to Be Financed by Maxion Cash Flows CANOAS, Brazil, Jan. 26 Navistar International Corporation , parent company of the producer of International(R) brand engines, trucks, and buses, announced today that it has finalized arrangemen ... Continue reading
Action Performance Stockholders Listen In
PHOENIX--Jan. 26, 2001--Action Performance Companies Inc. will release financial results for the first quarter ended Dec. 31, 2000 on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 1. Subsequently, the company will host a teleconference to discuss the company's results and may discuss future plans and prospects. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Announces New Safety Chief
- Plant Manager Appointed to Kenosha (Wisc.) Engine Plant AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26 DaimlerChrysler Corporation announced the appointment of Bernard I. Robertson to the post of Senior Vice President - Engineering Technologies and Regulatory Affairs. This appointment is effective immediately. In addition, Robertson w ... Continue reading
PPG Ends Indy Racing Sponsorship With Expiration of Contracts
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 26, 2001--PPG Industries has declined to renew its sponsorship contracts with Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2001 season. PPG has sponsored pole and contingency awards for the Indianapolis 500 race, as well as the winner's trophy for the speedway's Brickyard 400 stock car race. The decision to dis ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 26 Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 280,037 units, down from the 291,144 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 1,076,363 v ... Continue reading
Washington Auto Press Honors Ford Dean of Driving Dynamics
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 Ford Motor Company's top product engineering executive was honored last night by the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) for his advocacy of driving dynamics. Richard Parry-Jones, group vice president, Global Product Development and Quality, was cited for his leadership and lofty standard ... Continue reading
Toyota to Build Lexus Engines and Transmissions in West Virginia
BUFFALO, W. Va., Jan. 26 Toyota announced today that it will bring production of engines and transmissions for the popular Lexus RX 300 sport utility vehicle to its Buffalo, W. Va. plant. "This will mark the first time Lexus has produced engines outside of Japan," said Tag Taguchi, president and CEO of Toyota Motor Nor ... Continue reading
Sparkhorse Report...We Will Cease Operation
EXCLUSIVE--Sparkhorse, an e-commerce and technology provider to the aftermarket, has ceased operations. Sparkhorse reportedly was saddled with difficulties in obtaining a second round of venture capital funding. However, an industry source noted that the business was successful and its customers quite happy with the se ... Continue reading
Goodyear Rock Crawling National Series is Still Extreme
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 26 Goodyear Extreme Rock Crawling Championship Series is getting a new name, and organizers say 2001 "promises to be bigger, badder and even better." The four-part series has been renamed as the Goodyear Skyjacker Extreme Rock Crawling National Series to reinforce its national flavor and introduce ano ... Continue reading
Industry Consortium Established For Onboard Powernet Standards
MUNICH, Germany & VANCOUVER, B.C.--Jan. 26, 2001-- Audi, BMW, Infineon, Yamar Electronics, and iQ POWER Initiate Powerline Communications Consortium to Simplify Cable Networks Within Motor Vehicles iQ POWER Technology Inc. (OTCBB:IQPR) announced today that the Company has been appointed manager of the new DC-BUS Consor ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2000 Results
COBURG, Ore., Jan. 26 Monaco Coach Corporation today reported revenue and earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2000. For the twelve months ended December 30, 2000 earnings per share were $2.20 on revenue of $901.9 million versus $2.26 on revenue of $780.8 million for the same period last y ... Continue reading
Cobalt Group Announces Increased Losses for Q4 and Year End 2000
SEATTLE--Jan. 25, 2001-- Pro forma net loss for the fourth quarter was $4.4 million or $0.23 per share and pro forma net loss for the year was $18.8 million or $1.05 per share. Pro forma net loss and net loss per share calculations exclude the write down of intangible assets, a one-time gain on the sale of YachtWorld.c ... Continue reading
Family Destroyed by Crash Urges Firestone, GM to Recall Tires Made in Mexico
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas--Jan. 25, 2001--Jose Hernandez, part of a family that lost seven members in a Firestone-tire related crash in Mexico last summer, today held a press conference in Corpus Christi, Texas asking Bridgestone, Firestone's parent corporation, to extend the scope of its recall investigation to tires made ... Continue reading
Latest Fashion for Automotive Technicians Is Wearable Computers
WARRENDALE, Pa., Jan. 25 The next time you take your car for repairs, you may witness the technician speaking to himself. But don't worry. The technician isn't delirious from too much carbon monoxide ... he is simply talking to his hands-free, wearable computer. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Robert Bosc ... Continue reading
State Controller Connell Issues First Motor Vehicle License Fee Rebate checks
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 25 State Controller Kathleen Connell issued the first of over 50,000 Motor Vehicle License Fee (MVLF) rebate checks today at the state's Disbursement Center in Sacramento. The checks will begin arriving in motorists' mailboxes as early as this weekend. Residents whose registration renewals came ... Continue reading
CART: Archipelago joins Team Motorola as Associate Sponsor
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CART: Champ Cars Under the Lights in Las Vegas
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CART: Gugelmin concludes testing at Phoenix
CART: Gugelmin concludes testing at Phoenix ... Continue reading
CART: Herta Returns to the Desert
CART: Herta Returns to the Desert ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Martinsville's Joey Arrington no newcomer to Dodge
Martinsville's Joey Arrington no newcomer to Dodge ... Continue reading
NHRA: Kurt Johnson Fast Again in Florida
Kurt Johnson Fast Again in Florida ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Indy Racing Northern Light Series Weekly Notebook
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Northern Light IRL: Lazier wastes no time finding speed in Miami testing
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TRANS AM: Simple Green To Sponsor Clean-Up Award And Rapid Response Team
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