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ArvinMeritor Will Appeal Patent Infringement Suit
TROY, Mich., Feb. 12 ArvinMeritor, Inc. announces today it will appeal Friday's decision against it in the patent infringement suit brought by Eaton against ArvinMeritor on the Engine Synchro Shift(TM) (ESS) transmission system. Judge Joseph Farnan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware rejected ArvinM ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces 'Our Awards Are Your Rewards' Program
New Sales Incentives Include 0.9% Financing AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 Chrysler Group today is announcing a new incentive program, including financing as low as 0.9%, consumer cash up to $2,000, or a combination of the two. The program will run through April 3, 2001. "Now that our turnaround has started, we want to c ... Continue reading
Citing Inspector General's Report, AAA Urges Action on Aviation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 AAA urged the new administration today to focus on improving America's air transportation system. "The Department of Transportation Inspector General's report confirms that our air transportation system has serious problems," said AAA President Robert L. Darbelnet. "Delays are increasing. Complaints ... Continue reading
Coca-Cola Racing Family News Release
Please post this on your site...Thanks!!!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Scott Williamson Tim Carley The Coca-Cola Company Weber Shandwick Worldwide (404) 676-3288 (314) 552-6728 COCA-COLA BRINGS NASCAR FANS CLOSER TO THE ACTION National Promotion Lets Fans Ride Alongside Top Winston Cup Drivers, Listen to NASCAR Tea ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Acquires XL in the UK
ANDERSON, Ind., Feb. 12 Delco Remy International, Inc., announced that it has acquired the business and assets from the UK based automotive remanufacturer, XL Component Distribution Ltd. (XL), a member of the Finelist Group in administrative receivership. Founded 15 years ago, with headquarters in Droitwich, Worcesters ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 12, 2001--DriveCam Video Systems, an innovator in vehicle safety systems, Monday announced that the company's DriveCam video event recorder has been proven to reduce the administrative and investigative costs in processing insurance claims for fleet operators. A component of the company's complete drive ... Continue reading
Exclusive: Australia: Ford Mustang Is All Right 'Down Under' Says just-auto.com
LONDON, Feb. 12 http://www.just-auto.com -- Launched in Australia this month, the right hand drive Ford Mustang already has 80 buyers lined up. The exclusive report at http://just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=23799 says that the right hand drive Mustangs are unique to Australia where new left hand drive vehicles are ba ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 12 WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 will present a half- hour special honoring the 2001 Ford Freedom Award recipients, the late writer Langston Hughes and poet Sonia Sanchez. "Ford Freedom Awards: The Vanguard ... and the Visionary" airs Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. on WXYZ- TV/Channel 7. An encore presentation wi ... Continue reading
Georgia Power's Electric Vehicle Employee Leasing Program Sets Milestone
ATLANTA, Feb. 12 Georgia Power's electric vehicle employee leasing program has set a milestone with more than one million commute miles. Since its inception in December 1998, the employee vehicle leasing program began with eight electric vehicles and today has more than 140 electric vehicles in the program. The program ... Continue reading
GM Getting Cozy With the Russians
From Russia this morning comes word that General Motors and Russia's largest car maker, AvtoVAZ, have struck a deal to co-produce the new Lada Niva. As can be imagined, there are already conflicting reports on who will manage production and assembly of the jeep-like vehicle (apologies to Chrysler) when it is launched i ... Continue reading
INTERMET Plans Temporary Surcharge in Response to Soaring Energy Costs
TROY, Mich., Feb. 12 INTERMET Corporation , one of the world's leading independent manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, announced today it plans to implement an energy surcharge on all products shipped in North America to partially offset recent dramatic increases in natural gas prices. "Since the beginni ... Continue reading
MSX International, Inc. Promotes Two Executives to Senior Vice President
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 MSX International, Inc. announced today that William R. Risk and Derek Grills have been promoted to senior vice president for their respective operations. Risk, senior vice president of Engineering Sales and Customer Management, is responsible for providing customer management services to a ... Continue reading
POUND RIDGE, N.Y.--Feb. 12, 2001--New Mazda chief executive Charles Hughes says his company has name problems and Lauren Teton, VP of Name One!, a national name creation company agrees. "The names of Mazda's vehicles are all over the board from numbers to letters to natural words, to coined words. There is no consisten ... Continue reading
News from Kenworth: Kenworth Names Dealer Council Members
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Kenworth Names Dealer Council Members KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 12, 2000 -- Kenworth Truck Co. has named its Kenworth Dealer Council members for 2001. The council consists of leading executives from Kenworth dealerships in the Un ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck's Medtec Brand Ambulances To Serve at 43rd Daytona 500
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Feb. 12, 2001--Two new Medtec ambulances will be on hand for emergencies at the 43rd annual Daytona(R) 500 NASCAR(R) Winston Cup Series Race on February 18, 2001. The ambulances were in service with Daytona safety crews during the Rolex 24 race on February 4 and will be used throughout the 2001 Speedweek ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Long-Term Supply Agreement with Cummins
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Feb. 12, 2001--PACCAR Inc announced today that it has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Cummins, Inc. covering the heavy-duty ISX, Signature, N14, ISM and ISL engine models. In a separate agreement, Cummins became the supplier to PACCAR's European subsidiary, DAF Trucks, for medium-duty en ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 12 Richard Parry-Jones, group vice president of product development and quality for Ford Motor Co.; Joseph C. Day, chairman and chief executive officer of Freudenberg - NOK; Roger Adams, general manager of the Buick Motor Division for General Motors Corp.; Monica Gayle, co-anchor of FOX 2 News; and Ro ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 Econometrics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EOMT), a leading database marketing and advertising solutions company, today announced that it has entered into a marketing agreement with Porsche Cars North America and their advertising agency, Carmichael Lynch, to conduct advanced analytical consumer market re ... Continue reading
Redmond Capital Corp. - Redcell Batteries and NASCAR Join In Promotional Partnership
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 12, 2001-- Officials for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and RedCell Batteries (RedCell) have announced a multi-year promotional marketing agreement. In an effort to complement its industry involvement with NASCAR teams, RedCell has established an exclusive ... Continue reading
SeraNova Shareholders Approve Merger with Silverline Technologies
EDISON, N.J., Feb. 12 SeraNova, Inc. , a global provider of eBusiness consulting and integration services, today announced that the shareholders of SeraNova, Inc., have approved the merger of SeraNova with Silverline Technologies Limited . A special shareholder meeting of Silverline shareholders has been scheduled for ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products Quarterly Dividend Nine Cents Per Share
NEW YORK--Feb. 12, 2001--The Board of Directors of Standard Motor Products, Inc. today announced a regular quarterly dividend of nine cents per share on the common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on March 1, 2001 to stockholders of record February 15, 2001. Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a manufacturer a ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products Quarterly Dividend Nine Cents Per Share
NEW YORK--Feb. 12, 2001--The Board of Directors of Standard Motor Products, Inc. today announced a regular quarterly dividend of nine cents per share on the common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on March 1, 2001 to stockholders of record February 15, 2001. Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a manufacturer a ... Continue reading
State Provides $250,000 for Child Safety Seats
Clinics to Be Held Statewide to Help Families Learn How To Correctly Use Child Restraint Devices RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 12 The Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is preparing to present its traditional Valentine's gift to North Carolina's families during Child Passenger Safety Week, Feb. 11-17. A series of child pas ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc. Declares Dividend
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Feb. 12, 2001--Wescast Industries Inc. has declared a dividend on its common shares in the amount of $0.12 per common share, and such dividend shall be payable on March 16, 2001 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 23, 2001. Wescast Industries Inc. is the world's largest su ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Declares Dividend
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 12 Dana Corporation today declared a quarterly dividend of 31 cents per share, payable March 15, 2001, to shareholders of record on March 1. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana Chairman and CEO Joe Magliochetti said, "We are extremely pleased to continue our long history ... Continue reading
Farmers Union Insurance Taps LYNX Services for 24/7 Service
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 12 In a move that will increase efficiency and offer improved service, National Farmers Union Insurance has selected LYNX Services to provide around-the-clock service for policyholders reporting property damage or other claims. The company -- part of the CGU family of companies, one of the largest insu ... Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 12 FuelNation Inc.(TM) (OTC Bulletin Board: FLNT), a global logistics communications and energy company, announced today it completed its R2R technology platform and commenced marketing its One Penny Per Gallon Solution to the worldwide petroleum industry. Preliminary indications received have be ... Continue reading
ESCONDIDO, Calif.--Feb. 12, 2001--Laforza Automobiles Inc. (Pink Sheets:LFZA) (OTCBB:LFZA) today announced they will participate in the fourth semi-annual investor invitational Golf Tournament to be held today at the Mountain Gate County Club in Los Angeles. Acclaimed PGA Pro Doug Sanders, a veteran of both PGA Tournam ... Continue reading
Logic Solutions Creates Dynamic New Dura Automotive Systems Web Site
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 12 Dura Automotive Systems, Inc., a major designer and manufacturer for the global automotive industry, recently teamed with Logic Solutions, Inc., a developer of e-business applications, to launch Dura's new web site at http://www.duraauto.com . The interactive and searchable site provides produ ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 12 You say you want a revolution? Well, in this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com, see how the auto industry is trying to reinvent everything from product design to retailing. Everyone's hot on the trail of tomorrow's car buyer. And that means some revolutionary new products could be heading your way. ... Continue reading
Ultra Motorcycle Co. Changes Ticker Symbol
MIRA LOMA, Calif.--Feb. 12, 2001--Ultra Motorcycle Co. (OTCBB:UMCC)("UMC")(www.ultracycles.com) announced that UMC has changed its ticker symbol from "BIKR" to "UMCC." The change, which was prompted by the company's formal name change to "Ultra Motorcycle Company" last month, will take effect with the commencement of t ... Continue reading
Ten Features to Look for in a Child Safety Seat
To take the confusion out of one of the most important purchasing decisions a parent can make, AAA is offering "Ten Features to Look For When Buying a Child Safety Seat." Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of children under ten, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In 1999 alone ... Continue reading
Ford, Navistar International Announce Joint Venture
Ford Motor Company and Navistar International Corporation, two leaders in the global truck and engine business, announced today that they intend to form a joint venture to build commercial trucks. They also intend to explore opportunities for greater cooperation in diesel engines for potential application in Ford's ful ... Continue reading
Replacement Market Should Bolster Automatic Vehicle Location Industry
The projected growth of the automatic vehicle location (AVL) systems market is a boon to both present and future market growth. Even as the markets reach a saturation point, replacement parts will represent a golden opportunity far into the future. New strategic insight from Frost & Sullivan (www.frost.com), "North Ame ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Challenges Claim That SUVs Kill
Does choosing a sport utility vehicle (SUV) unreasonably put occupants of smaller cars at risk? Car and Driver Editor at Large Patrick Bedard says, "No." While New York Times' ethics columnist Randy Cohen claims in the July 5, 2000 issue of the Los Angeles Times that purchasing an SUV means "buying your safety at the e ... Continue reading
REMINDER/Booster Seats -- the Newest Child Safety Issue; Parents Need to Get a Jump On the New Law
-- WHO: The Automobile Club of Southern California, along with the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, will demonstrate the correct use and installation of child booster seats as part of Child Passenger Safety Week. Demonstrations will be conducted in English and Spanish on booster seat installation in a sport utility ... Continue reading
American Standard to Confirm Growth Estimates, Discuss Strategies in Meeting With Analysts
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 12 At an analyst meeting to be held today in New York, American Standard Companies Inc. will reconfirm financial estimates for the year 2001 and discuss its growth targets and strategies for the period through 2004. American Standard Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fred Poses and leaders fro ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 12, 2001--CCC Information Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CCC Information Services Group Inc. , the leading supplier of solutions to the automotive claims industry, announced today that Pathways(R) Wireless Direct, the company's first wireless solution, is now available for the property and ca ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 12 Ecostar Electric Powertrain and Power Conversion Systems has announced it has been selected to provide motor systems to XCELLSIS for use in Ford Motor Company's and DaimlerChrysler's next generation fuel cell vehicles. These motors are integrated to compressor systems used in fuel cell engines. ... Continue reading
e-Power International Inc. Trades Under New Symbol -- OTCBB:EPWI
HOUSTON--Feb. 12, 2001--e-Power International Inc., formally traded as (OTCBB:ENRL), will now be traded under (OTCBB:EPWI) as of today's stock market opening. Enrol Corporation changed its name to e-Power International Jan. 22. e-Power International manages and operates companies in the technology, engineering and manu ... Continue reading
Heafner's President and CEO Dick Johnson Announces Restructuring of Organizational Responsibilities
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Feb. 12, 2001--Mr. Dick Johnson, President and CEO of Heafner Tire Group, Inc., announced restructuring of organizational responsibilities for the corporation. All of the following changes are effective immediately. William (Bill) E. Berry, currently Senior Vice President - Finance for the Company's So ... Continue reading
InvoiceDealers Reports Fourth Quarter 2000 Highlights, Continued Profitable Operation
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 12 InvoiceDealers, a pioneer in online marketing for the auto industry, today announced fiscal highlights for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2000. Net income in the fourth quarter increased 49% over the previous quarter. Overall, InvoiceDealers was profitable for seven consecutive months ... Continue reading
GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Feb. 12 Avis Rent A Car customers are the first in the rental car industry to get virtual tours of the vehicles they want to choose, thanks to technology provided online at the Company's Web site, (http://www.avis.com), by Internet Pictures Corporation , the standard for delivery of dynamic imaging. ... Continue reading
ESCONDIDO, Calif.--Feb. 12, 2001--Laforza Automobiles Inc. (Pink Sheets:LFZA) (OTCBB:LFZA) today announced they will participate in the fourth semi-annual investor invitational Golf Tournament to be held today at the Mountain Gate County Club in Los Angeles. Acclaimed PGA Pro Doug Sanders, a veteran of both PGA Tournam ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS --Feb. 12, 2001-- New white paper by Nistevo CEO Kevin Lynch and Dr. C. John Langley Jr. unveils hidden logistics costs and addresses how the Internet is driving the new business process of collaborative logistics Two leading logistics experts released today a white paper that provides new insights into bre ... Continue reading
National Arbor Day Foundation Receives Grant From Toyota Motor Corporation
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Feb. 12 The National Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced a partnership that includes a $380,790 grant from TMC for use in continuing youth educational programs in tree planting. The National Arbor Day Foundation provides environmental youth education programs whi ... Continue reading
Navistar International Schedules Conference Call Webcast To Discuss Joint Venture With Ford
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 Navistar International Corporation announced that it will hold a live audio web cast at 10:15 a.m. Central Standard Time today to discuss its plans to form a joint venture with Ford Motor Company to build commercial trucks. In addition, they intend to explore opportunities for greater cooperation in di ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 12 SupplySolution, the leading provider of web-based supply chain execution applications, and i2 Technologies, the world leader in intelligent e-business and marketplace solutions, will host a half- day conference on Thursday, February 15, featuring key thought leaders in the automotive analyst community. ... Continue reading
The Tracker Corporation Signs 4 Year Agreement With Warrantech Corporation
Expected Revenues to Top $6 Million Warrantech to Receive Options to Purchase 2 Million Tracker Shares at $.50 TORONTO, Feb. 12 The Tracker Corporation of America (OTC Bulletin Board: TRKR) announced today that they have entered into a 4-year agreement with Warrantech Corporation of Euless, Texas (OTC Bulletin Board: W ... Continue reading
Trilogy Powering the e-Commerce Customer Experience for Gulf States Toyota
AUSTIN, Texas--Feb. 12, 2001-- Trilogy MultiChannel Commerce Solution for the Automotive Industry Boosts the Sales Closing Ratio for Consumers Who Initially Shop Online to 20 Percent Trilogy, a leading provider of e-business solutions for the Global 2000, today announced that the Trilogy MultiChannel Commerce solution ... Continue reading
Ultra Motorcycle Co. Changes Ticker Symbol
MIRA LOMA, Calif.--Feb. 12, 2001--Ultra Motorcycle Co. (OTCBB:UMCC)("UMC")(www.ultracycles.com) announced that UMC has changed its ticker symbol from "BIKR" to "UMCC." The change, which was prompted by the company's formal name change to "Ultra Motorcycle Company" last month, will take effect with the commencement of t ... Continue reading
U.S. Cavalry Boosts Customer Service with Solutions from Profit Tools
MIAMI--Feb. 12, 2001--Air and ocean cargo carrier, U.S. Cavalry Transport, Inc., has implemented two products from transportation software developer, Profit Tools, Inc., expecting to raise customer service and performance levels. LiveLoad.Net enables the carrier to offer online services to their customers, while Mobile ... Continue reading
Visteon Helps Rawsonville, Michigan Elementary School Students Excel in Reading
YPSILANTI, Mich., Feb. 12 Visteon Corporation will demonstrate its corporate commitment to invest in programs supporting children today by joining Rawsonville Elementary students, teachers, and parents for Family Involvement Day. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Through The Visteon Fund ... Continue reading
Warrantech International Expands Presence in Chile
EULESS, Texas, Feb. 12 Warrantech International, a division of the Warrantech Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: WTEC), a leader and innovator in the field of service contracts and extended warranties, today announced that it signed a 3-year contract with Multicentro, the leading department store in Southern Chile. The a ... Continue reading
CARB Certifies World's First Turbine Engine for Commercial Vehicle Use
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified the world's first turbine engine for use in commercial hybrid electric vehicles. Using a CARB-approved test cycle for testing emissions of microturbine systems, the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions of the alternative-fueled 30-kilowatt Capstone MicroTurbine is 0.26 ... Continue reading
Ford Focus: An Unusual Marketing Campaign for an Unusual Car
The Ford Focus first hit U.S. dealerships in October 1999 and quickly became one of the ten best selling cars in America. Focus is targeted to the highly influential Gen X (20-35 years old, 25 million) and Echo Boomer market (19 and under, 80 million). Ford has developed a marketing and advertising campaign to capture ... Continue reading
Hummer Recognized for Design Excellence at Chicago Show
It isn't only concept cars and the latest models in performance and technology that are stealing the spotlight at the 100th Anniversary Chicago Auto Show. In an effort to complement Chicago's tradition of distinction in architecture and increase the visual caliber of the gigantic show floor displays, manufacturers are ... Continue reading
Midwest Fuel Injection Service Corp., Inc. Obtains ISO9000 Certificate
Midwest Fuel Injection, a factory authorized fuel injection sales and service company, announced today they have become ISO-9002:1994 registered at their Orland Park and Palatine facilities. Implementing this program has not only separated them from the competition but has made the company a more efficient and effectiv ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Announces Revenues and Updates Outlook
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. announced record revenues and revised expectations for earnings per share for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. Product sales for the year ended December 31, 2000, increased to $890.4 million from $754.1 million for the prior year, representing an increase of 18.1%. Product ... Continue reading
Voice-Enabled Reminders Reach Jiffy Lube Customers Where It Matters Most
ShopTalk Networks Launches "My Jiffy Lube Reminder" as First Voice CRM Strategy for Fast-Lube Industry Your cell phone rings. "Good morning Cindy Rollins. It's time for your Jiffy Lube oil change," says a friendly voice on the other end of the phone. And it just so happens that you are in your car and a few blocks away ... Continue reading
Team Target Drivers Announce Tickets on Sale for 2001 Target Grand Prix
CHICAGO--(BW SportsWire)--Feb. 11, 2001-- World class CART drivers, Bruno Junqueira and Nicolas Minassian, greet fans at the Chicago Auto Show to kick-off the festivities for the upcoming Target Grand Prix Team Target drivers Bruno Junqueira and Nicolas Minassian announced today at the Chicago Auto Show that tickets ar ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Valvoline Team Ownership Begins at Daytona
Valvoline begins a new chapter in its storied NASCAR history in Sunday's Daytona 500, with the company's largest-ever financial investment in the sport, co-owning and sponsoring the No. 10 Valvoline Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Johnny Benson. After working with Benson in the months leading up to Daytona, company offici ... Continue reading
NHRA: Russell Looks to Amato's History at Firebird
It took Joe Amato 13 tries to achieve his first NHRA Top Fuel victory, in 1983 at Sanair, Canada, and he then promptly backed it up with another win in his very next race, at Englishtown, N.J. Darrell Russell became just the third driver in NHRA history to win his first professional event, Feb. 4 at Pomona, and now att ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: End of Leg 3, Rovanpera wins the International Swedish Rally
Harri Rovanpera secured his first World Rally Championship victory by winning the International Swedish Rally. Rovanpera eventually won by 27 seconds from Thomas Radstrom after Tommi Makinen rolled 2.7km in the final stage. In previous days, running at the head of field had been a penalty as the following cars benefite ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart, Bobby Labonte Quotes, Bud Shootout
* Tony Stewart's victory in the 2001 Budweiser Shootout gives Pontiac its first-ever victory in the event and GM's first win in the event since 1997 (Jeff Gordon). BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (HOW WAS YOUR CAR TODAY?) "Our car was really good and Tony's car was really fast. We hung ou ... Continue reading
FORMULA RENAULT: Keith Dempsey quick in testing
Keith Dempsey opened his 2001 Formula Renault motor racing campaign last week with successful tests at Donington Park and Silverstone. His time at Silverstone would have put him on the front row for last season's winter-series race! Driving his Team CDR car, the young Irish driver impressed both his team and onlookers ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Earnhardt Jr. Sixth in Budweiser Shootout
Tony Stewart grabbed his first Budweiser Shootout victory today at Daytona International Speedway. Stewart held off a furious late-race charge by Dale Earnhardt, who finished second in the 70-lap, non-points all-star race that starts the 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished sixth in the Budweiser ... Continue reading
CART: Herta Concludes Homestead Test, Headed West
Homestead, FL - Continuing preparations for the 2001 CART FedEx season, the Zakspeed/Forsythe Racing Team logged approximately 364 miles during its two-day test on the 1.502-mile Homestead oval Thursday and Friday. Bryan Herta, driver of the #77 Zakspeed/Forsythe/Ford-Reynard, was pleased with the progress he and his c ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Chevy Driver Notes and Quotes, Bud Shootout
Dale Earnhardt, No. 3 GMGoodwrench Service Plus Chevrolet Monte Carlo (noting last year’s race, BillFrance Sr. would be rolling in his grave): “But I’d say he’d be jumpingaround this year about this kind of racing. Well, it was pretty exciting. But he (Stewart) had too strong a car. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Q & A with Bobby Hamilton, No. 55 Square D Chevrolet
Q: This is your first qualifying effort with the Square D Racing Team? What are your feelings about the position you secured for the Twin 125's? A: I am pretty happy. I mean, we had a goal of being in the top-15 today and we made that. We had a good test here. Our goal was to qualify first round and everything laid acc ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Joe Ruttman Ready to Attack Daytona Again
Unfinished Business: Over the winter, there has been one theme that has echoed throughout Bobby Hamilton Racing's new race shop in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, the unfinished business at Daytona and during the season. Last year, Ruttman and the team had the trucks to beat in the race before an accident took both Ruttman an ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 7 YEAR 2001
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 7 YEAR 2001 ... Continue reading
Ford Taps An Old Soldier For Jaguar
Things happen fast in international Formula One racing and in this case I'm talking about the corporate level. A recent report that we received announced that Niki Lauda, three-time World Driving Champion, had been tapped to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Premiere Automotive Group. The organization was developed ... Continue reading
Sometimes events in the auto world affect a great number of people and sometimes they affect just a few. Here's a couple of recent happenings; one that had an impact on a single individual, a couple that involve huge populations and one that involves just you as a TV viewer: ... Continue reading
KIA Rio (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Nissan Frontier 4x4 SC V6 pickup (2001)
Nissan Frontier 4x4 SC V6 pickup (2001) Review ... Continue reading
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