Twin 125's: What A Difference A Year Makes!
What a difference a year makes! The NASCAR Winston Cup Twin 125's are usually some of the most interesting races of the entire year. With a format designed to create excitement the formula hit a brick wall last year with the implementation of a new aerodynamic car body package along with new spec shock absorbers. Both ... Continue reading
Twin 125's:Last Lap Victory Dash for Marlin/Photo Finish for Skinner
Daytona Beach, FL-If the Twin 125's are a preview of Sunday's Daytona 500 Kodak might want to install another camera on the start/finish line. It might be just that close. Then again, Dodge may be sandbagging everyone in the process. In the first race a Dodge driven by Sterling Marlin found the way to victory lane. In ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers De-listed from Nasdaq National Market
Hometown Auto Retailers announced that its common stock has been de-listed from the Nasdaq National Market for failure to meet quantitative listing criteria. The common stock is now traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol OTC BB: HCAR.OB and can be looked up on the Internet at www.otcbb.com. Abou ... Continue reading
Race Team Taurus NASCAR Free Fantasy
For Immediate Release Contact: John Delle-Monache (313) 594-0520 FORD TAKES NASCAR EXCITEMENT TO A NEW LEVEL WITH TEAM TAURUS Daytona Beach, FL., February 9, 2001—February means the NASCAR racing circuit is about to begin, and for Ford fans that means a whole new level of excitement in 2001. Ford Division announc ... Continue reading
Kentucky Venture Lands Toyota Contract
A new joint venture formed between Textron Automotive and minority-owned Jackson Plastics, Inc. of Nicholasville, Ky. has landed a contract to supply Toyota Motor Manufacturing with interior trim components for the 2002 Camry model. The j-v company, Synova Plastics, will be headquartered in Morristown, Ind., and will b ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of November, December 2000 Recalls
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of November and December 2000 motor vehicle and equipment safety recalls. The release, NHTSA 9-01, identifies the make and model of the vehicles and equipment involved with a brief description of each safety problem. ... Continue reading
Recalled:Honda CBR939RR Years: 2000-2001
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGNS NOVEMBER and DECEMBER 2000 VEHICLES: CARS, VANS, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND MOTORCYCLES American Hon ... Continue reading
Recalled:2001 BMW 315I 2001 BMW 335i
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Bayerische Motoren Werke Models: BMW 315I Year: 2001 BMW 335i Year: 2001 Number Involved: 1,914 Dates of Manufacture: S ... Continue reading
Recalled: DaimlerChrysler 2000-2001Models
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Dodge Neon Years: 2000-2001 Dodge Stratus Years: 2000-2001 Dodge Intrepid Years: 200 ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. DaimlerChrysler Corporation Models: Dodge Neon Year: 2001 Number Involved: 1,504 Dates of Manufacture: June 1999 - Octo ... Continue reading
Recalled: 1999 2000 Ford F-Super Duty
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Ford Motor Company Models: F-Super Duty Years: 1999-2000 Number Involved: 17,700 Dates of Manufacture: July 1999 - May 2 ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000 Ford Mustang GT
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptlyFord Motor Company Models: Ford Mustang GT Year: 2000 Number Involved: 11,400 Dates of Manufacture: April - June 2000 Non ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Ford Motor Company Models: Lincoln LS Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 82,300 Dates of Manufacture: August 1998 - Sept ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000 2001 Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Contour Years: 1995-1996 Mercury Mystique Years: 1995-1996 Number Involved: 262,559 Date ... Continue reading
Recalled: Ford Ranger and Explorer
Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Explorer Sport Years: 2000-2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Years: 2000-2001 Ford Ranger Year: 2001 Number Involved: 137,700 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to ... Continue reading
Recalled: Ford Expedition, Navigator, F150,Taurus, Mercury Sable
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Expedition Years: 2000-2001 Ford Navigator Years: 2000-2001 Ford F150 Year: 2001 Ford T ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Focus Year: 2000 Number Involved: 74,500 Dates of Manufacture: March - December 1999 Def ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2001 Ford Windstar ,Crown Victoria, 2001 Lincoln Town Car Mercury Grand Marquis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Windstar Year: 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Year: 2001 Lincoln Town Car Year: 2001 Mercury ... Continue reading
Recalled 2000-2001 Ford Focus Wagon and Hatchback
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Focus Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 95,000 Dates of Manufacture: March 1999 - Octobe ... Continue reading
Recalled: 1997-1998 Ford Explorers and Mercury Mountaineers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Explorer Years: 1997-1998 Mercury Mountaineer Years: 1997-1998 Number Involved: 220,000 ... Continue reading
Recalled:1993 Ford Light Duty Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Ford Motor Company Models: Ford F150 Year: 1993 Ford F250 Year: 1993 Ford F350 Year: 1993 Number Involved: 275,000 Date ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: NAPA Auto Parts 300 First Round Qualifying Results, Daytona
1. (87) Joe Nemechek, Pontiac, 186.966 mph. 2. (7) Randy LaJoie, Pontiac, 185.939. 3. ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Aerostar Year: 1997 Number Involved: 36,500 Dates of Manufacture: August 1996 - August ... Continue reading
Recalled: 1993-1998 Mercury Villager
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Ford Motor Company Models: Mercury Villager Years: 1993-1998 Number Involved: 394,000 Dates of Manufacture: November 19 ... Continue reading
Recalled: 1999-2000 Chevy C/K and GMC C/K Chassis Cab
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet C/K Chassis Cab Years: 1999-2001 GMC C/K Chassis Cab Years: 1999-2001 Numb ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: NASCAR Truck Florida Dodge Dealers 250 Lineup
1. (18) Joe Ruttman, Dodge, 186.123. 2. (2) Scott Riggs, Dodge, 185.033. 3. ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000-2001 Cadillac Limos
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly General Motors Corporation Models: Cadillac Limousine Years: 2000-2001 Cadillac Hearse Years: 2000-2001 Cadillac Armored ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2001 Cadillac Seville
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly General Motors Corporation Models: Cadillac Seville Year: 2001 Number Involved: 2,075 Dates of Manufacture: June 1999 - ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000-2001 Isuzu Trooper
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Isuzu Motors Limited Models: Isuzu Trooper Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 18,462 Dates of Manufacture: July 1999 - Au ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000-2001 Jaguar S-Type
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Jaguar Cars Models: Jaguar S-Type Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 38,681 Dates of Manufacture: January 1999 - Septembe ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Kawasaki Motors Corporation Models: Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 Ninja Year: 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1L Ninja Year: 2000 Number Invo ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Daytona 500 Starting Lineup
1. Bill Elliott, Intrepid, 183.565 m.p.h. 2. Stacy Compton, Intrepid, 182.682 3. Sterling Marlin, Intrepid, 1st Twin-125 Race 1 4. Mike Skinner, Chevrolet, 1st Twin-125 Race 2 5. ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Mazda (North America), Inc. Models: Mazda Tribute Year : 2001 Number Involved: 24,000 Dates of Manufacture: April - Nov ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gatorade 125 Race One Results, Daytona
1. Sterling Marlin, Intrepid, 50 2. Jerry Nadeau, Monte Carlo, 50 3. Dale Earnhardt, Monte Carlo, 50 4. Andy Houston, Taurus, 50 5. ... Continue reading
Recalled: 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. Models: Mercedes-Benz E Class Year: 1997 Number Involved: 16,255 Dates of Manufacture: November ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gatorade 125 Race Two Results, Daytona
1. Mike Skinner, Monte Carlo, 50 2. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Monte Carlo, 50 3. Jeff Burton, Taurus, 50 4. Ward Burton, Intrepid, 50 5. ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000-2001Infiniti QX4
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Nissan North America, Inc. Models: Infiniti QX4 Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 9,200 Dates of Manufacture: October 19 ... Continue reading
Recalled: 1993-1998 Nissan Quest
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Nissan North America, Inc. Models: Nissan Quest Years: 1993-1998 Number Involved: 268,229 Dates of Manufacture: April 1 ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Subaru of America, Inc. Models: Subaru Legacy Year: 2001 Number Involved: 1,977 Dates of Manufacture: August 2000 Defec ... Continue reading
Recalled: 1999 VW Passat and 1999 Audi A4
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Volkswagen of America, Inc. Models: Volkswagen Passat Year: 1999 Audi A4 Year: 1999 Audi A6 Year: 1999 Audi A8 Year: 199 ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000 Polaris Victory V92C
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Polaris Industries, Inc. Models: Victory V92C Year: 2000 Number Involved: 1,205 Dates of Manufacture: March 1999 - June ... Continue reading
Recalled:2001 American Transportation Corporation AmTran IC
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptlyAmerican Transportation Corporation Models: AmTran IC Year: 2001 Number Involved: 768 Dates of Manufacture: March - Octob ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000-2001Fleetwood Enterprises
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. Models: Fleetwood Prowler Years: 2000-2001 Fleetwood Wilderness Years: 2000-2001 Fleetwood ... Continue reading
Recalled: 2000-2001 Four WinnsTrailer
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. Four Winns Models: Four Winns Trailer Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 1,537 Dates of Manufacture: June - August 2000 ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Freightliner Corporation Models: Freightliner XC Year: 2000 Freightliner XCS Year: 2000 Freightliner VCL Year: 2000 Numb ... Continue reading
Recalled: 1998-2001 Jayco Eagle and Heritage
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November and December 2000 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly Jayco, Inc. Models: Jayco Eagle Years: 1998-2001 Jayco Heritage Years: 1998-2001 Number Involved: 10,956 Dates of Manufa ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame Inducts First Journalist and First Salesperson
From the printed word, to printed catalogs, to bold innovation, a wide range of backgrounds figure prominently among the 2001 Inductees into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Joe Girard and Denise McCluggage lead the list of visionaries who have been selected as Inductees into the Automotive Hall of Fame for the year 2001. ... Continue reading
All-New Freelander, Along With 2001 Range Rover And Discovery Series II Models, is on Display Through March 11 CLEVELAND, Feb. 15 Attendees of the 2001 Greater Cleveland International Auto Show, which opens to the public March 3, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Freelander, a small, premium Land Rover ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 15 DaimlerChrysler Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) today announced an agreement on a voluntary incentive program for CAW represented retirement-eligible employees as part of the company's turnaround plan. CAW represented employees eligible for this program must meet one of the follo ... Continue reading
EAGLE-PICHER is There for NEAR's Unprecedented Landing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col., Feb. 15 Eagle-Picher Technologies, LLC -- The Power Systems Department of Eagle-Picher Technologies, LLC (EPT) is celebrating the recent successful and unprecedented touchdown of NASA's Near- Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft on the surface of the asteroid Eros, more than 196 Million m ... Continue reading
All-New Freelander, Along With 2001 Range Rover And Discovery Series II Models, Is on Display Through March 4 JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15 Attendees of the 2001 Jacksonville International Car & Truck Show, which opens to the public March 2, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Land Rover Freelander, a smal ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Second Quarter Dividend
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 15 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular second quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable April 12, 2001 to shareholders of record as of March 21, 2001. Reynolds and Reynolds, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is the leading provider o ... Continue reading
A Fuel Cell & Alternative Fuel Industry Interview With Robert Stemmler, CEO and Chairman of IMPCO
Growth of Company as Energy Markets and Environment Come Into Focus CERRITOS, Calif., Feb. 15 IMPCO Technologies Inc., the leading alternative fuel and fuel cell enablement technology provider, today announced that the company's president and CEO, Robert Stemmler, was interviewed by CEOcast.com, a leading on-line finan ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--Feb. 15, 2001--Amcast Industrial Corporation announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable March 26, 2001, to shareholders of record March 8, 2001. Dividends paid by Amcast have been uninterrupted ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 15, 2001--Responding to customer interest, the National Account Sales team at Bridgestone/Firestone (BFS) has developed a specialized Web site exclusively for its potential business-to-business customers. "The Internet has transformed the way we do business, and the way we interact with our customers," sa ... Continue reading
CarsDirect Signs Subsite Listings Deal With LookSmart
SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 15, 2001--LookSmart , (ASX:LOK), the global leader in Web directories, today announced that it has signed a Subsite Listings deal with CarsDirect.com, the leading direct online automotive provider. The deal includes thousands of category listings that will allow CarsDirect.com, to distribute deep co ... Continue reading
GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, Feb. 15 Cimatron Ltd. , a leading developer of integrated CAD/CAM software for tooling processes, today announced the Company's year-end 2000 sales of its new and innovative Quick Tooling applications. Quick Tooling is comprised of QuickCompare, QuickSplit and QuickElectrode. Each application is a ... Continue reading
New Auto Channel to Provide Consumers with Information Relating to The Purchase, Lease, Financing, Ownership and Sale of New and Used Vehicles LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 Citysearch, one of the core businesses operated by Ticketmaster and a leading online local network, announced today a strategic alliance with Edmunds.com, a ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Announces Plans to Raise $1 Million for Kids in Children's Hospitals
FINDLAY, Ohio--Feb. 15, 2001--COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced that it will partner with the non-profit organization, Children's Miracle Network, to help raise funds and awareness for children treated in 170 children's hospitals across North America. Cooper plans to raise $1 million throughout the year. Wor ... Continue reading
Cross Country Automotive Services to Open Additional Customer Contact Center in Sebring, Florida
Sebring Contact Center to Support Emergency Response Services for Automotive Manufacturers, Insurance Companies, and Other Industry-Leading Organizations SEBRING, Fla., and BOSTON, Feb. 15 Spurred by continual growth, Cross Country Automotive Services (CCAS) today announced plans to open their fourth contact center in ... Continue reading
Donner Corp. International Reiterates Buy Recommendation on ZAPWORLD.COM; Issues New Report
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 15 Donner Corp. International, a broker/dealer specializing in investment banking, headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., today reiterated its Buy Recommendation on ZAPWORLD.COM , Sebastopol, California, and issued a new report on the Company. ZAP (Zero Air Pollution) is one of the world's leading ... Continue reading
eBusiness Applications to Drive Fiat GesCo into Global Marketplace ISLANDIA, N.Y. and TORINO, Italy, Feb. 15 interBiz(TM), the eBusiness applications division of Computer Associates International, Inc. , today announced a significant expansion in the scope of its cooperation with Fiat GesCo, a subsidiary of the leading ... Continue reading
KEW GARDENS, N.Y.--Feb. 15, 2001--Fidelity Holdings, Inc. , today announced that it completed an asset sale of its Richmond, Virginia based Internet Connections subsidiary, for a combination of cash and debt, to Access Technology of Richmond, Virginia. Bruce Bendell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Hol ... Continue reading
Ford First Automaker to Offer Suppliers Web-Based Training For ISO 14001 Certification
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 15 Ford Motor Company suppliers worldwide now can become ISO 14001 certified with an online course that includes the content of classroom training and in-depth instruction on implementation. The company is the first automaker to provide this type of supplier training on the web. ISO 14001 is one o ... Continue reading
FreeMarkets Announces Agreement With Valeo to Conduct More Than $300 Million in Online Bids in 2001
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 15, 2001--FreeMarkets, Inc. , the leading B2B Global Marketplace and eSourcing solutions provider, today announced at its eMarkets 2001 conference that it has signed a two-year agreement with Valeo. Under the terms of the agreement, FreeMarkets will provide Valeo with access to its B2B Global Ma ... Continue reading
HEICO Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Conference Call
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. & MIAMI--Feb. 15, 2001--On Tuesday, February 27, 2001 prior to the NYSE opening, HEICO Corporation will release its financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2001. The earnings release will be available through the Internet on the World Wide Web site at: http://www.heico.com/ In order to ... Continue reading
Joint Press Conference Announces Formation of Indiana Technology Partnership Northeast
FORT WAYNE, Ind.--Feb. 15, 2001--Mayor Graham Richard and Mike Fritsch, Vice President of Business Development for Logikos, Inc., an advanced technology firm headquartered in Fort Wayne, announced the formation of the Indiana Technology Partnership Northeast (ITP-NE). The announcement, which came at a joint press confe ... Continue reading
Kurt Chronicles: Phoenix Preview
For Release: February 14, 2001 Contact: Rick Voegelin, 831-761-2201 KURT JOHNSON ACDELCO NEWS & NOTES FOR THE CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NATIONALS, Phoenix, February 16-18 THIS COULD BE THE START OF SOMETHING BIG Propelled by a three-race winning streak and buoyed by seven victories in the last 12 races, Kurt Johnson is r ... Continue reading
Majestic's SAFE-T-BAR(TM) Featured on CBS Affiliate Television Station in Pacific Northwest
Segment Excerpt - 'A safe alternative to school bus seatbelts' - SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15 Majestic Transportation Products, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Majestic Companies, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: MJXC), today announced that the Company's proprietary safety restraint for school buses, the SAFE-T-BAR(TM) was featu ... Continue reading
Midas Reports 2000 Earnings in Line With Previous Guidance
ITASCA, Ill.--Feb. 15, 2001--Midas, Inc. today announced its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2000. Fiscal 2000 full-year earnings were $30.5 million--or $1.96 per diluted share--including unusual items. Full-year earnings include the previously announced fourth quarter charge of $4.8 milli ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Feb. 15, 2001--The Federal government has temporarily put the brakes on American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s next generation of "Idle Stop" automatic transmission systems for gasoline engines, and expressed overall safety concerns over "sudden lurching forward or backward" in vehicles with similar technology. T ... Continue reading
CALGARY, Alberta--Feb. 15, 2001--PanAmerican Automotive Corp. (OTC:PAAT) is pleased to announce that it has entered into the following transactions by way of Letter Agreement. PAAT is pleased to announce that it is purchasing WorldStar Paez S.A. whose principal assets include the Manufacturing License for its WorldStar ... Continue reading
Panoz Motorsports To Post Contingency Sponsorship In Trans-Am
For Immediate Release - February 15, 2001 Contact David Lang, 305-670-4343 or transampr@compuserve.com Panoz Motorsports To Post Contingency Sponsorship In Trans-Am $55,000 In Total Postings; Esperante Victory Could Be Worth Over $40,000 Miami - The Trans-Am Series and the Panoz/Sanchez Group (PSG) today announced that ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Shareholders Re-Elect Three Board Members
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 15 At their annual meeting held in Dayton today, shareholders of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company re-elected three board members to three-year terms: Eustace W. Mita (46), executive vice president, Reynolds Transformation Solutions; Philip A. Odeen (65), executive vice president, TRW Washington Oper ... Continue reading
Simula Provides Guidance On Outlook for Fiscal 2000
PHOENIX--Feb. 15, 2001--Simula Inc. (Amex:SMU) today announced that consistent with a program to exit unprofitable businesses and concentrate on the company's core competencies, it anticipates it will report a loss in the fourth quarter and for fiscal year 2000 due to one-time, predominantly non-cash write-offs. Brad F ... Continue reading
S&P Assigns AAA Ratings to Hitachi Capital 3.5 Billion Yen ABS Certificates
TOKYO, Feb. 15 Standard & Poor's today assigned its triple-'A' ratings to Hitachi Capital Corp.'s Auto Loan Trust Series 12 class 1-10 certificates (see list below). Standard & Poor's ratings address the full and timely payment of interest and the full repayment of principal by the legal final maturity date of May 2006 ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Feb. 15, 2001-- Funding Is Important Forward Step in Keeping Region at the Forefront of Factory Automation Industry Cluster Today, TechSolve and Cincinnati Machine, both Cincinnati-based companies, were awarded an Ohio Technology Action Fund grant for $895,000 to fund the first phase of a five-year initiati ... Continue reading
Tice Announces Third Quarter Results
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 15, 2001--Tice Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:TICE) reports the results of operations for the third quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2000 of its 2001 fiscal year. Revenues for the quarter were $390,416, up 153%, from $154,196 in the same period of the previous year. The Company had a net loss ... Continue reading
Tice Announces Third Quarter Results
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 15, 2001--Tice Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:TICE) reports the results of operations for the third quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2000 of its 2001 fiscal year. Revenues for the quarter were $390,416, up 153%, from $154,196 in the same period of the previous year. The Company had a net loss ... Continue reading
Top College Teams to Play in Kia Baseball Bash; Cal State Fullerton to Host Early-Season Tournament
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15 Four of the top collegiate baseball teams in the country will test their early-season rankings in the second annual Kia Baseball Bash to be held March 2-4 at Cal State Fullerton. Cal State Fullerton, ranked No. 17 by Collegiate Baseball, plays host to No. 15 Long Beach State, No. ... Continue reading
William M. Guzik Will Become Midas' Chief Financial Officer
ITASCA, Ill.--Feb. 15, 2001--Midas, Inc., has announced that William M. Guzik will become senior vice president and chief financial officer on May 1, upon the retirement of R. Lee Barclay, executive vice president and current chief financial officer. Guzik, 41, joined Midas in 1999, as vice president and controller. "B ... Continue reading
21st Century Insurance Installing Life-Saving Defibrillators
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Feb. 15, 2001--21st Century Insurance has announced plans to install 18 portable defibrillators in its Woodland Hills, Calif., headquarters. The life-saving devices will be operable by the end of March and will be located in every elevator lobby. "Training and equipping authorized employees with ... Continue reading
WESTMONT, Ill., Feb. 15 Aftermarket Technology Corp. , a leading remanufacturer and distributor of drive train products used in automotive repair, today announced that it will host a conference call on Friday, February 23, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. CENTRAL time to discuss fourth quarter 2000 and full year earnings results. In ... Continue reading
American Electric Automobile Company, Inc. Withdraws From China
MARKHAM, Ontario--Feb. 15, 2001--American Electric Automobile Company, Inc. (OTCBB:AEAC) announces that the Board of Directors has decided to withdraw from participation in a joint venture to produce hybrid electric automobiles in China due to inherent risks in business conditions in China and the difficulty of monitor ... Continue reading
CAW President Buzz Hargrove to Provide Details on DaimlerChrysler Agreement
TORONTO, Feb. 15 - Canadian Auto Workers union president Buzz Hargrove will hold a press briefing to outline the agreement reached between DaimlerChrysler and the CAW on retirement incentives to encourage senior workers to retire and thus save the jobs of junior workers as much as possible. The briefing will be held at ... Continue reading
ebookers.com Signs Pan-European Car Hire Deal With Alamo
ebookers Moves to Centralise Product and Supplier Agreements LONDON, Feb. 15 ebookers.com, Europe's No.1 online travel company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Alamo Rent A Car, one of the world's leading car hire companies. The agreement means that ebookers.com will be able to offer competitive di ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Honors 73 Facilities with Health and Safety Awards
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 15 Federal-Mogul Corporation honored 73 of its facilities for providing an environment for employees where health and safety is the number one priority of daily operations. The health and safety awards honor the outstanding achievements of these facilities for their performance during the year 2 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. Expands Recall to Inspect For Premature Ball Joint Wear
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 15 Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. has announced it will expand a previous voluntary safety recall campaign to inspect for premature wear of lower lateral arm ball joints. The recall affects approximately 567,000 Mitsubishi Motors vehicles, including the 1994 to 1998 model year Galant; the ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 15, 2001--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. (AMEX:MYE) today declared a regular $.06 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid April 2, 2001, to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2001. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of plastic and rubber products for ind ... Continue reading
Tice Announces Third Quarter Results
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Feb. 15, 2001--Tice Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:TICE) reports the results of operations for the third quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2000 of its 2001 fiscal year. Revenues for the quarter were $390,416, up 153%, from $154,196 in the same period of the previous year. The Company had a net loss ... Continue reading
Warren Report: Phoenix Preview
For Release: February 14, 2001 Contact: Rick Voegelin/831-761-2201 WARREN JOHNSON GM GOODWRENCH SERVICE PLUS NEWS & NOTES FOR THE CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NATIONALS, Phoenix, February 16-18 Like the baseball teams, retirees, and snowbirds who flock to Arizona every winter, Warren Johnson's GM Goodwrench Service Plus Pon ... Continue reading
Why is Mitsubishi Recalling 1.5 Million Vehicles? Asks just-auto.com
LONDON, Feb. 15 http://www.just-auto.com -- Japan's Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 1.5 million Galant sedans and five-door hatchbacks plus Chrysler Group Eclipse derivative models around the world due to water penetrating lateral lower steering arm ball joints, possibly causing corrosion and accelerating wear. The repo ... Continue reading
A New Generation of Jaguars - The All-New X-Type Will Start at $29,950
MAHWAH, N.J., Feb. 15 Jaguar today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the new all-wheel drive X-TYPE sports sedan that will go on sale in the United States this summer. The X-TYPE will start at $29,950. Jaguar's all-new sports sedan, the X-TYPE, becomes a fourth model in the company's expanding pro ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car Supports Industry Rate Increase
Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today announced it fully supports increased nationwide car rental rates. Dollar's response was made in reaction to an announcement made yesterday by ANC Rental Corporation. "We strongly support an increase in car rental rates on a nationwide bas ... Continue reading
Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Results of Seat Belt Study
Use is Up but Varies by Region While seat belt use was up slightly to 71 percent in 2000, a new study shows wide variations in use depending on vehicle type and the strength of state seat belt laws. There also were significant regional differences, with Western motorists registering the highest rate of seat belt use in ... Continue reading
Non-Steel Automotive Panels Projected to Double by 2005
The use of non-steel automotive exterior panels is projected to grow from 2% of the global market on a weight basis in 2000 to nearly 5% of the total in 2005. The most rapid growth will occur in Europe, followed by North America and Japan. Total weight of all materials used in automotive exterior panels is forecast to ... Continue reading
Demand for Ford Vehicle Recall is Made
The death of a 14-year-old girl who was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the rollover of her family's 1992 Ford Explorer has prompted a new national outcry for a recall of some of the auto-maker's U.S. vehicles to replace defective seatbelt buckles that have been illegal in European vehicles for the past 30 years. " ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Introduces TAK-4 Independent Suspension On Pierce Fire Trucks
Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced it will introduce its TAK-4(TM) independent front suspension system on its Pierce brand fire apparatus. The system will be unveiled on Pierce's best-selling custom chassis next month at the Fire Department Instructors Conference March 3-5 in Indianapolis. The TAK-4 system greatly imp ... Continue reading
Delphi to Use Duraswitch Technology in Truck Seat Design
Delphi Automotive Systems announced today that the first application of its Duraswitch switch technology will be in the development of future over-the-road truck seats. Delphi recently entered into an agreement with truck and bus seat manufacturer National Seating to develop switch applications for future products. Sta ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: David Starr to start tenth in Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Daytona Beach, Fla - David Starr and the TKO Motorsports team were very optimistic heading into qualifying Tuesday at Daytona International Speedway. Starr, driving the # 41 Dodge had been having great success practicing in preparation for Fridays running of the Florida Dodge Dealers 250. Starr and the TKO Motorsports ... Continue reading
FORMULA 1: Blundell helps young racer on the path to Formula 1
Philip Glew, 17, from Alford, Lincolnshire, enters Formula Ford racing this year, as the first step in his plans to pursue a motor racing career. Following 8 years of karting, Philip moved up to single seater racing last year and has concentrated on learning circuits and racecraft in preparation for a full assault on t ... Continue reading
SCCA: Superchips to sponsor Speedvision World Challenge Pole Awards
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-The SCCA Pro Racing Speedvision World Challenge Championships announced today that Superchips Inc. will be the presenting sponsor of the Superchips Pole Position Award for both the Speedvision GT and Speedvision Touring Car Championships in 2001. Superchips Inc. will pay out $500 to each pole-winner th ... Continue reading
F2000: Camirand to Race in Michelin Ice Challenge
FAIRFIELD, N.J.--U.S. F2000 Alumni Marc-Antoine Camirand has announced he will compete in the third edition of the prestigious Michelin Ice Challenge race in Quebec, Canada. Camirand has signed to drive a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 with the DMO French team on the technical 1.4-kilometer Bertrand Fabi circu ... Continue reading
SCCA: Haas resigns from Pro Racing Post
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-Chairman Carl A. Haas has announced his resignation from the SCCA Pro Racing Board of Directors. As Chairman of SCCA, Inc. in 1993, Haas was the guiding force in creating the wholly owned Pro Racing subsidiary of SCCA, Inc. "I have seen SCCA Pro Racing through some tough times, and now back to prosperi ... Continue reading
TRANS AM: Fix Motorsports Melts Talents With Crew Chief Gary Johnson
Buffalo, NY - Fix Motorsports and Paul Fix II, driver for the team, have selected a Crew Chief for the #77 Classic Tube ‘Bent On Perfection’ Mustang Cobra. Johnson was chosen for his unique talents. A combination of driving experience and engineering knowledge allows Gary to understand what the driver is en ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Zipadelli looks forward to matching performance in 125s
GREG ZIPADELLI, CREW CHIEF, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (HOW IS THIS CAR HANDLING COMPARED TO THE CAR THAT WON THE BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT?) "I think this car is every bit as good, if not better. It's driving as good and maybe even better. The balance is real good. Cars running behind it don't affect it as much as ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Eight Fords make the field for Daytona; Champion Green included
Eight Ford Busch Series teams made the trip to Daytona International Speedway this week to earn the right to race in Saturday's 43rd annual NAPA Auto Parts 300. With this increased Busch Series presence, Ford has recruited 2000 Busch Series champion and runner up -- and teammates -- Jeff Green and Jason Keller to compe ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Ronnie Hornaday Makes Daytona Truck field
RONNIE HORNADAY III, #94 HORNADAY RACING CHEVY SILVERADO. The son of two-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday, found himself in 26th spot after first round qualifying. With the first 25 set for the field and no owner's points for a provisional, he was forced to try to better his position in second r ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Victory is Cheever's only order to Goodyear this year at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS-- Car owner-driver Eddie Cheever Jr. won’t flash any “EZY” signs from his race car at new teammate Scott Goodyear late in this year’s Indianapolis 500. That was the sign that owner Lou Moore displayed to rookie Bill Holland, who was leading the Indianapolis 500 in 1947. Holland back ... Continue reading
F2000: Camirand to compete in season opener
FAIRFIELD, N.J.--Key Motorsport has announced that Marc-Antoine Camirand will compete in selected rounds of the U.S. F2000 National Championship Presented by Speedvision. Camirand has been feverishly working on putting together the necessary funding to compete in this season's CART Toyota Atlantic Championship. In an e ... Continue reading
CART creates new office in LA; Lucas named to marketing position
DETROIT- Building on its commitment to take its racing to the next level of sports entertainment, Championship Auto Racing Teams announced today that it is opening a Los Angeles office dedicated to extending CART's presence in the entertainment industry and led by California Speedway executive Jay Lucas. CART President ... Continue reading
IROC Fact Sheet, Daytona International Speedway
WHAT: The 25th anniversary season of the True Value IROC series, race one of four. WHERE: Daytona International Speedway, 2.5-mile high-banked tri-oval. WHEN: Friday, February 16, 2001 1:30 p.m. (local time) BROADCAST: ESPN - Sunday, February 18 at 5 p.m. WHO: 12 drivers, competing at the invitation of True Value IROC ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: NAPA Auto Parts 300 Qualifying Notes
SHANE HALL-63-Lance Snacks Ford Taurus (qualified 31st) - "We lost a little bit from practice. The RPMs didn't seem to come up on the motor like it did in practice. I don't know if the race track slowed down or we missed a little something on our tune-up." DID LOSING A PRACTICE SESSION HURT YOU TODAY? "It probably did. ... Continue reading
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