NHRA FMDRS: Meyer gets back to winning ways
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES- SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION HALLSVILLE RACEWAY Sunday, April 22, 2001 MEYER GETS BACK TO WINNING WAYS HALLSVILLE, TEXAS-The South Central Division Federal-Mogul event concluded today under overcast and windy weather conditions as drivers from as far away as Johnso ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Kilgore, Texas Racer Changes Seats for Hallsville Event
April 22, 2001 Hallsville, Texas- Steve Torrence, who overcame a serious illness to compete in the South Central Division's Super Comp category, hopped into another car this weekend. Torrence, from Kilgore, Texas normally pilots a super comp dragster, along with his father Billy, but had to change cars because the moto ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson’s Strategy Lands Him Seventh At Talladega
April 22, 2001 There were anxious faces in the Winston Cup garage Sunday morning as drivers and teams prepared for 500 miles on the 2.66-mile high banks of Talladega Superspeedway. The restrictor plate coupled with Talladega’s 185 mph speeds and close-quarter racing always make fans and competitors nervous, but S ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Race Results
April 22, 2001 Talladega AL: Following are the race results for the Talladega 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, laps completed: 1. 14. Bobby Hamilton, Monte Carlo, 188 2. 7. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Strong but Hamilton Proves Stronger at Talladega
April 22, 2001 TALLADEGA, Ala - With less than 25 laps remaining in the Talladega 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Tony Stewart had his Home Depot Pontiac out front. But behind him were 28 other lead lap drivers who wanted what Stewart had. Wanting it the most was Bobby Hamilton, who steered his Chevrolet to the outside ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Post Race Notes, Ron Hornaday
April 22, 2001 RON HORNADAY, NO. 14 CONSECO PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (22nd): "That was awesome. We didn't qualify that well with the Conseco Pontiac, but it was strong today. I worked with Tony [Stewart] a little bit and I'll tell you, I wish I could have gotten hooked up with him towards the end. It seemed like my car wante ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Post Race Notes, Johnny Benson
April 22, 2001 JOHNNY BENSON, NO. 10 VALVOLINE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (7th): (ON RUNNING IN THE BACK MOST OF THE DAY TO HOPEFULLY HAVE A CHANCE AT THE WIN) "That's what our goal was and it worked out pretty good. I thought we were going to have a shot at it right there at the end, but it was just too difficult to do anythi ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Post Race Notes, Tony Stewart
April 22, 2001 TONY STEWART, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (2nd): "I really didn't think we had that good a car to lead that way at the end, but we did a great job. Kurt Busch was really helping out a bunch giving us some pushes down the straightaways. I kept looking in the mirror to try to see who was trying to ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Post Race Notes, Bobby Labonte
April 22, 2001 BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX (5th): (ON RUNNING THE RACE WITH NO CAUTIONS) "It was either going to go one way or the other - either caution-free or one big wreck. We started 30th today and just stayed out of trouble all day long, I guess, and ended up with a top five, I r ... Continue reading
Gaps in Child Passenger Safety Laws are Being Debated by Federal and State Legislative Bodies Across the Country; Requiring Booster Seats For 4- to 8-Year-Olds is at the Heart of Many Debates WASHINGTON, April 18 WHAT: Booster Seats for Children WHEN: Sessions: Monday, April 23, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sessions: Tuesday, ... Continue reading
ZAP CEO Calls for 'Energy Leadership'
ROHNERT PARK, Calif., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Speaking at a national energy policy panel in Northern California today, ZAPWORLD.COM Chief Executive Officer Gary Starr said the current energy crisis is a "crisis of policy, not a crisis of power." Starr, a 25-year alternative energy and transpor ... Continue reading
American Standard Reports Record First Quarter Earnings, Up 10 Percent
PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 19 American Standard Companies Inc. today announced record first quarter earnings of 90 cents per diluted share, up 10 percent from 82 cents a year ago. "Our company continues to perform very well in a challenging economic environment," said Frederic Poses, chairman and chief executive officer. ... Continue reading
American Standard Reports Record First Quarter Earnings, Up 10 Percent - Clarification to editors
PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 19 American Standard Companies Inc. today clarified the information it provided earlier on its outlook for the second quarter of 2001. A question was raised about the meaning of the quotation in American Standard's earnings release that reads, "Given the economic climate, our financial performan ... Continue reading
Autoliv: Financial Report January - March 2001
-- Sales stable despite global car production down 7% -- Income before taxes $40 million -- Net income $21 million -- Earnings per share $.21 STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 19 Autoliv Inc. (SSE: ALIV), the world wide leader in automotive safety systems, reported better-than-expected sales and earnings for the quarter ended M ... Continue reading
BEI Technologies Reports Record Sales and Earnings for the Second Quarter 2001 And Year to Date 2001
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19 BEI Technologies, Inc. reported record earnings for the fiscal 2001 second quarter ended March 31, 2001 of $3,460,000, or $0.24 per share, compared to $2,291,000, or $0.15 per share, for the fiscal 2000 second quarter, an increase of 51%. Net sales for the quarter increased 20% to a record $65.1 ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2001
MILWAUKEE, April 19 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Briggs & Stratton today announced third quarter net income of $29.9 million or $1.38 per diluted share. Third quarter net income from the prior year was $42.1 million or $1.84 per share. Major contributing factors to the 29% decrease in net income were lower production ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports First Quarter 2001 Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 19 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported first quarter operating profit of $25 million despite some of the most difficult industry and market conditions experienced in many years. Sales for the quarter reached $758 million but were down nearly 18 percent compared to $922 million achieved a ye ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces First Quarter 2001 Financial Results
Soft Auto Production Leads to Weaker Revenues, Breakeven Operating Results GAAP Results Include Global Restructuring Plans TROY, Mich., April 19 Citing ongoing vehicle production softness in the global automotive market, Delphi Automotive Systems today reported first quarter financial results including $2 million of op ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces First Quarter Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 19 Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced first quarter 2001 sales of $1,451 million compared to $1,644 million in 2000. In line with expectations announced on March 28, Federal-Mogul reported a first quarter loss of $(.60) per share from operations versus earnings of $.86 per share from ope ... Continue reading
Progressive Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, April 18 The Progressive Corporation today reported first quarter 2001 operating income per share of $1.18, which excludes net realized gains/losses on security sales, compared to an operating loss of $.50 in the first quarter last year. Operating income for the first quarter was $88.3 million, ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Operating Results for the First Quarter
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 19 Tower Automotive, Inc. today announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. For the first quarter of 2001, revenues were $628 million, an eight percent decrease, compared with $685 million in the 2000 period. Operating income declined 47 percent to $38 million ... Continue reading
US Parts Announces Reorganization Efforts Through Chapter 11
HOUSTON, April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- US Parts (OTC Bulletin Board: RAVE.OB) announced that on April 19, 2001, it voluntarily filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. Concurrently ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Despite a tougher industry climate with lower volumes, Visteon Corporation today announced it earned $31 million, or $0.24 per share during the First Quarter of 2001. Visteon's First Quarter results compare with earnings of $147 million in the First Qua ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expands in North America and Europe to Meet Increasing Demand For Turbochargers
New Technical Center in Asheville, North Carolina; New Plant in Oroszlany, Hungary CHICAGO, April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- BorgWarner Turbo Systems is establishing two new facilities in Asheville, North Carolina and Oroszlany, Hungary that will enable it to continue to meet the increasing demand for ... Continue reading
BRG Townsend Expands Products and Services on Paint and Coating Industries
MOUNT OLIVE, N.J., April 18 BRG Townsend, Inc. (BRG) announced today that it has expanded its information product offerings and consulting services on the paint and coatings industries. This results from combining the offerings of three leading consulting organizations focusing on paint and coatings into the Business R ... Continue reading
Capstone Announces First-Quarter Results
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--April 20, 2001--Capstone Turbine Corp. , a leading producer of low-emission microturbine systems, today reported revenue of $8.9 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001, compared with revenue of $3.7 million for the first quarter of 2000. The increase in revenue reflects greater sales to ... Continue reading
Closing of Sale of Atecs Mannesmann
NEW YORK, April 17 Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces that, following approval from the relevant European Union and US regulatory authorities, its subsidiary Mannesmann AG ("Mannesmann") has completed the disposal to Siemens AG ("Siemens") of a 50% plus 2 shares stake in the Atecs Mannesmann engineering and auto ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Renews Series 40 Engine Agreement
DETROIT, April 18 Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) and International Truck and Engine Corporation have announced the renewal of the Series 40 engine worldwide distribution agreement. The renewal of the agreement provides DDC continued distribution rights to 7.6L & 8.7L Series 40 diesel engines through 2003. Detroit Die ... Continue reading
Enhanced Protective Glass Now Available For Impala Police Vehicles, Reports Solutia Inc.
DETROIT, April 19 Enhanced Protective Glass (EPG), a new, improved product category of side and rear window glass increasingly requested for new trucks and automobiles, is now available for General Motors' Impala police vehicles through an exclusive partnership between Kerr Industries Limited, PPG Industries, Inc., and ... Continue reading
GenCorp Releases Additional Details Regarding Sale of Electronics Unit
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Earlier today, GenCorp announced that its Aerojet-General subsidiary had signed a definitive agreement to sell Aerojet's Electronics and Information Systems (EIS) business for $315 million in cash. In response to requests for additional details regar ... Continue reading
PanAmerican Automotive Corp. Reports that the Letter Agreements Will be Terminated
CALGARY, Alberta--April 20, 2001--PanAmerican Automotive Corp. (OTC-PAAT) reports that by mutual agreement the Letter Agreements announced by the company on Feb. 15, 2001 will be terminated. At this time, parties to the agreements were not able to come to an agreement on certain issues in regards to the closing of the ... Continue reading
--April 20, 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 8,500 member proprietary expert database. ADVERTISIN ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. To Host First Quarter 2001 Earnings Conference Call
WESTMONT, Ill., April 19 Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that it will host a conference call on Friday, April 27, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. CENTRAL time to discuss first quarter earnings. In anticipation of the call, the Company will issue a press release on Thursday, April 26, 2001, after the market closes. The ... Continue reading
Bandag Revises 1st Quarter Guidance
MUSCATINE, Iowa, April 19 Bandag, Incorporated today announced that it expects first quarter earnings to be $.11 per diluted share and expects first quarter sales to be down approximately 6.6% from first quarter 2000, both somewhat lower than estimated in the Company's March 2, 2001 announcement. In the March 2, 2001 a ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms General Motors And GMAC's `A' Debt Ratings
CHICAGO--April 20, 2001--Fitch has affirmed the debt ratings of General Motors Corporation (GM) and its' financial services subsidiary, General Motors Acceptance Corp.(GMAC). The unsecured senior debt rating for GM, GMAC and their guaranteed foreign subsidiaries is `A', and the commercial paper rating is `F1'. Also, Fi ... Continue reading
IMPCO Announces Increased Sales to the $1 Billion Potential India Market
- Total Market Potential of Over $1 Billion In Taxi, Bus and Truck Applications. - India Business Is Annualized at Over $8 Million in 2001. An 800% Increase Over 1999. CERRITOS, Calif., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. the world's leading source of advanced alternative fuel sys ... Continue reading
IMPCO Expands Its Distribution Network in Mexico
- Announces It Has Signed an Agreement With Toolmex Mexico's Leading Automotive Parts Distributor CERRITOS, Calif., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. the World's leading source of advanced alternative fuel systems technology and components for internal combustion engines, announ ... Continue reading
just-auto.com Announces Launch of Exclusive Membership Services
LONDON, April 20 http://www.just-auto.com -- Are pleased to announce the launch of a Members Club -- an essential service for any successful automotive professional on the web. For less than 1 pound sterling per week, you can become part of the number one automotive site on the net, stay abreast of the latest industry ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--(BW SportsWire)--April 20, 2001--Major League Baseball will bring the excitement of the 2001 All-Star Game to the NASCAR racing circuit with a specially-designed car driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., it was announced today. Budweiser, the Official Beer of Major League Baseball and NASCAR, and Dale Earnhardt Incor ... Continue reading
Meccanotecnica Codognese Invests in Moldflow Plastics Insight and Moldflow Plastics Xpert
WAYLAND, Mass.--April 20, 2001--Moldflow Corporation , the world leader in process-wide solutions for optimizing the design and manufacture of plastic products, today announced that Meccanotecnica Codognese S.p.A., an Italian automotive parts and electrical systems manufacturer, has made a significant investment in the ... Continue reading
MSC.Software's Engineering Exchange Extends Collaboration Capabilities
COSTA MESA, Calif.--April 20, 2001--MSC.Software Corp. , an established information technology software and services provider helping companies worldwide develop better products faster, today announced the extension of its Engineering Exchange (http://exchange.engineering-e.com). The extended offering strengthens the f ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--April 20, 2001--MyRepairShop(TM) Inc., the advocate for independent automotive repair shop owners, today announced it has partnered with Chek-Chart, part of MOTOR Information Systems, a service and repair information source for the professional repair market, to offer MyRepairShop network members easier and mo ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Drive Safer America! sponsored by Continental has been awarded the Community Service Award from the 2001 World Traffic Safety Symposium at the New York Auto Show, for its national safe driving campaign, it was announced today. The award recognizes Continental ... Continue reading
Phoenix Gold Announces Second Quarter Results
PORTLAND, Ore., April 20 Phoenix Gold International, Inc. today reported a net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2001 which ended March 31, 2001. The net loss was $157,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2001 as compared to net earnings of $241,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, in l ... Continue reading
Webraska Opens Detroit Operations
DETROIT, April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Webraska, the worldwide provider of wireless navigation services and technologies, has announced the opening of its Detroit/Novi sales office to serve automotive OEM and first-tier supplier customers throughout North America. As an innovator and technology enab ... Continue reading
Advanced Information Systems Changes Name to DirectCast(TM) Network
MIDLAND, Mich., April 18 Advanced Information Systems, LLC has changed its name to DirectCast(TM) Network, LLC (DCN). The company has developed a new category of advertising media, "directcasting," which allows advertisers to deliver audio messages directly to individual consumers. The company changed its name to bette ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Major League Baseball Speeds Into High Gear With 2001 All-Star Game Race Car
-- Major League Baseball will bring the excitement of the 2001 All-Star Game to the NASCAR racing circuit with a specially-designed car driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?2718 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricte ... Continue reading
--(BW SportsWire)-- The photo is on Business Wire's Web Site at http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.042001/bb1 Photo caption reads: Budweiser, the Official Beer of Major League Baseball and NASCAR, and Dale Earnhardt Incorporated (DEI) will team with Major League Baseball to promote the 2001 Mid-Summer Cla ... Continue reading
AES Drax Awards Data Systems & Solutions C & I Refurbishment Contract
RESTON, Va., April 18 Data Systems & Solutions has won a major control and instrumentation refurbishment contract from AES Drax Power Ltd. to replace the main turbine governor and generator excitation control equipment at the AES Drax coal fired power plant near Selby, North Yorkshire, England. The new systems provided ... Continue reading
ALLETE Reports Solid First Quarter Earnings
DULUTH, Minn., April 18 ALLETE today announced earnings of 46 cents per share for the first quarter of 2001, compared to 43 cents for the first quarter of 2000. Net income was up 8 percent to $32.9 million on quarterly revenue of $413.0 million, compared to $30.4 million of net income and $322.6 million in revenue a ye ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing to Webcast and Teleconference First Quarter 2001 Earnings May 1st
DETROIT, April 18 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 1, 2001. AAM will discuss its first quar ... Continue reading
AMETEK Achieves Record Results
-- Company Posts 9% Increase in Net Income -- PAOLI, Pa., April 18 AMETEK, Inc. today announced first quarter results that established records for sales, operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share. AMETEK's first quarter 2001 sales of $264.1 million increased 3% over the same period of 2000 as a result ... Continue reading
ARCA REMAX Jerry Churchill release
Jerry Churchill returns to ARCA RE/MAX roster For Immediate Release (4-20-01) TOLEDO, OHIO - At 62 years young, ARCA RE/MAX Series veteran Jerry Churchill apparently isn’t done. In fact, after a six year hiatus from RE/MAX Series competition, Churchill has announced his intention to return to the tour this year when ... Continue reading
Arizona Rock Crawlers Ready for Goodyear New Mexico Event
LAS CRUCES, N.M., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- In a dramatic turn of events, an Arizona off-roader has landed with Goodyear Wrangler tires under his vehicle, while another Arizonan is set to roll to another victory. Both drivers have beaten the odds to climb atop the Goodyear/Skyjacker Extreme Rock ... Continue reading
A.S.V. Conference Call Scheduled
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive Press Release/ -- A.S.V., Inc. will issue a press release detailing its first quarter 2001 financial results the morning of Tuesday, April 24, 2001. The company will also host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2001 financial results at 10:00 a.m. CST on ... Continue reading
PRINCETON, N.J., April 19 Augrid of Nevada (OTC Bulletin Board: AGNV) announced today that it has retained the services of Princeton, NJ-based Eric David and Sons, Inc. Eric David and Sons provides consulting services to private and public companies in areas ranging from investor relations, public relations, business d ... Continue reading
autobytel.com inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer; Hoshi Printer Named CFO
IRVINE, Calif., April 19 autobytel.com inc. today announced the appointment of Hoshi Printer as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Printer served as Autobytel.com's Chief Financial Officer from January 1999 to June 2000. Amit Kothari, Autobytel.com's Interim CFO, will resume his position as Vice Pres ... Continue reading
AutoNation, Inc. to Hold Earnings Conference Call, Webcast Wednesday, May 2, 2001
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18 AutoNation, Inc. America's largest automotive retailer, on and off the web, announced today that it is releasing its 2001 first quarter results of operations on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:00 a.m., Eastern time. The Company will review and discuss these results during a conference call and au ... Continue reading
Bell & Howell Publishing Services Names Poseidon to Top Global Automotive Position
CLEVELAND, April 11 Bell & Howell's Publishing Services division, the world's leading provider of electronic parts catalog systems for original equipment automotive parts, named Lee Poseidon senior vice president and general manager of its Global Automotive business unit. Poseidon brings a wealth of related experience ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Declares Dividend
MILWAUKEE, April 18 Briggs & Stratton Corporation : At the regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of Briggs & Stratton Corporation, held today, a quarterly dividend of thirty-one cents ($0.31) per share was declared on the common stock of the Corporation, payable June 29, 2001 to shareholders of record at ... Continue reading
Budget Group Announces First Quarter 2001 Report Date and Conference Call
LISLE, Ill., April 19 Budget Group, Inc., will announce first quarter 2001 earnings in a press release to be issued on Thursday, April 26, 2001, after the market close. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2001 earnings results on Friday, April 27, 2001, at 9:00 am Central Time. A live b ... Continue reading
Budget Group Completes Asset-Backed Offering of $475 Million
LISLE, Ill., April 18 Budget Group, Inc., announced today that it has completed the sale of $475 million of asset-backed medium term notes (MTNs) through an institutional private placement. In response to demand, the Company sold $75 million more than originally planned. The Company will use the proceeds to retire matu ... Continue reading
CBS MarketWatch Weekend Features Accident Prevention Plus CEO
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--April 20, 2001--Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (APP) (NASDAQ-OTC BB: ACDP), a Long Island, New York-based developer and marketer of onboard computer recording systems (AP+ Series), today announced that its CEO, Richard Goodhart will appear on CBS MarketWatch Weekend. In the interview, to be aired this ... Continue reading
FLORENCE, Ky., April 19 Dr. Klaus Bleyer, announced his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF), effective June 30, 2001. A successor will be named following the April 24 meeting of the ZF Supervisory Board. Dr. Bleyer, 60, leaves ZF after 12 years with the company. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Celebrates Detroit by Showcasing Motown and the Motor City
Stevie Wonder to Headline Homecoming Concert AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 17 Chrysler Group announced today its sponsorship of the Celebrity Homecoming Concert featuring music recording star Stevie Wonder on July 21, 2001, at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. The free concert is part of a year-long celebration of Detroit's ... Continue reading
Clarion Announces Changes in Senior Leadership
GARDENA, Calif., April 18 Clarion Co., Ltd. Chairman Ichizo Ishitsubo announced April 2, 2001 several organizational changes within Clarion Corporation of America (CCA). Mr. Ken Shimoda has been appointed Chairman of CCA and Mr. Matt Matsuda has been appointed President of CCA. Shimoda and Matsuda will replace Rick Ton ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 18 Covisint's board of directors today named Kevin W. English, 48, an e-commerce leader with a prestigious investment banking firm and a respected pioneer in Internet communications, as chairman, president and chief executive officer. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010322/DETH002LOGO ) Wha ... Continue reading
Covisint Names Kevin English Chief Executive Officer
DETROIT, April 18 Covisint's board of directors today named Kevin W. English, 48, an e-commerce leader with a prestigious investment banking firm and a respected pioneer in Internet communications, as chairman, president and chief executive officer. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010322/DETH002LOGO http: ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Responds to CNW Marketing/Research Study of Online Automotive Pricing Accuracy
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 18 Edmunds.com discovered long ago that there are flaws and inaccuracies in current automotive data. In a press release dated April 2, 2001, Edmunds Data Services CEO Michael Darrow stated, "As customers for this information from a variety of companies for 35 years, Edmunds.com has found no ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $393 Million in the First Quarter
DEARBORN, Mich., April 19 Ford Credit earned $393 million in the first quarter of 2001, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Donald A. Winkler announced today. Excluding adjustments related to SFAS 133, Ford Credit earned $406 million -- a record for any first quarter. A year ago, first quarter earnings were $353 milli ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 19 The Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will host a rare gathering on April 28, 2001 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. Jason Vines, vice president and spokesman, Ford Motor Co., will join reporters to discuss media coverage of the automaker's role in the F ... Continue reading
Going One-Way? - Avis Bargains in the West Are a Sure Way to Save
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Avis Rent A Car is offering exceptional one-way rates for Arizona and Las Vegas- based customers traveling to selected destinations in California and Nevada. The daily rate for a car rented through this limited time offer is as low as $15.00 a day for ... Continue reading
Group 1 Dealerships Receive Manufacturers' Awards for Superior Customer Service and Satisfaction
HOUSTON, April 18 Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company in the automotive retailing industry, today announced that its dealerships received manufacturers' awards for superior customer service and satisfaction for 2000. "These awards are the result of our commitment to deliver outstanding customer satisfactio ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas and PARK RIDGE, N.J., April 18 Sabre Holdings Corporation , the leading provider of technology, distribution and marketing services for the travel industry, and The Hertz Corporation, today announced that they have upgraded Hertz' Sabre system connectivity level to Direct Connect Availability. This "s ... Continue reading
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., April 19 PetroTrends and Kline & Company have announced a joint venture research study that puts the power of benchmarking and best practices in the hands of independent lubricant manufacturers. According to Thomas F. Glenn, president of PetroTrends, Inc., a Metuchen, NJ-based consulting firm, the r ... Continue reading
Houston's Barbara Jordan High School Designs Dream Vehicle for Chrysler Group
HOUSTON, April 18 Teamwork, dedication and imagination contributed to the triumph of Barbara Jordan High School during the 2001 "Build Your Dream Vehicle" educational challenge in Houston. The winning team's concept vehicle, Aquaria earned $3,000, a first place trophy and the opportunity to compete at the National Fina ... Continue reading
INTERMET Declares Quarterly Dividend
TROY, Mich., April 19 INTERMET Corporation today announced that the company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. The quarterly dividend was declared at $0.04 per share, payable June 29, 2001, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2001. With headquarters in Troy, Mic ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., April 19 Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported that 2001 first quarter net income and diluted earnings per share decreased 17 percent largely due to widespread slowing in the company's North American end markets. While operating revenues were essentially flat due to acquisitions, operating income decl ... Continue reading
Jaguar Racing Announces New Driver Lineup
SILVERSTONE, England, April 19 Jaguar Racing today confirms that Luciano Burti is joining Prost Grand Prix. He will be replaced in the Jaguar Racing team by current test driver Pedro de la Rosa who will make his racing debut alongside Eddie Irvine at next week's Spanish Grand Prix. These changes are with immediate effe ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Appoints Vickie V. Bostic Vice President - Six Sigma
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 17 Lear Corporation today announced the appointment of Vickie V. Bostic to Vice President - Six Sigma, reporting to Douglas G. DelGrosso, Senior Vice President - Product Focus Group. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010417/DETU021 ) As Vice President - Six Sigma, Bostic will be res ... Continue reading
Lexus Makes Official Racing Debut With IS 300 at Phoenix Grand-Am Cup Race
TORRANCE, Calif., April 17 Lexus will make its first official foray into racing competition when it debuts the new IS 300 compact sports sedan at the Grand-Am Cup event at Phoenix International Raceway, April 18-21. Lexus will field two IS 300s with veteran road-racing driver/owner Chuck Goldsborough in the Grand-Am Cu ... Continue reading
FAIRPORT, N.Y., April 19 Logisoft Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: LGST), ("LGST") a fully-reporting company, announces that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Maxx Motorsports, Inc. ("Maxx"). Pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Intent, the parties ar ... Continue reading
New Group to Provide Advanced Automotive Technology and Relentless Focus On Automotive Customers NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 18 In a move that reinforces its commitment to its automotive customers and positions itself for strategic growth, Motorola today announced the formation of a new automotive communications and electr ... Continue reading
NAPA AUTO PARTS Becomes Exclusive Business-to-Consumer Fulfillment Partner for Wrenchead.com
ATLANTA, April 18 NAPA AUTO PARTS announced today an agreement for its NAPAonline.com online shopping service to become the exclusive provider of auto parts and accessories sold to consumers through Wrenchead.com . Starting in the second quarter of this year, consumers visiting Wrenchead.com will be linked directly to ... Continue reading
Recreation USA Acquires Auction and Retail Facility in Florida
Orlando Site Will Host the Nation's Only Exclusive RV and Marine Auction FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 19 In a move to expand its retail offerings, Holiday RV Superstores, Inc. announced today that it plans to launch the nation's only exclusive recreational vehicle and marine auction. The Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based RV an ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 18 Reg Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: REGRF; CDNX: RRE.V) and its U.S. subsidiary REGI U.S., Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RGUS) wish to announce that Robert Walter has been appointed Vice President of the "Generation of Hydrogen" patent application project, which was recently ac ... Continue reading
Robbins-Gioia Names Kenneth Ochs to Head Michigan Operations
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 18 Robbins-Gioia, LLC recently announced Kenneth Ochs has been promoted to vice president - operations. He will be responsible for overseeing the company's automotive business unit. Most recently, Ochs served as director of operations - automotive for Robbins-Gioia. There he provided tactical a ... Continue reading
Seattle-Based Flexcar Acquires CarSharing Portland
SEATTLE, April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive Press Release/ -- Flexcar, a Seattle-based company that offers shared access to vehicles, has acquired its Portland, Ore. counterpart, CarSharing Portland, the company announced this week at the North American Shared Car Conference in Atlanta. Terms of the transaction were not ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Appoints Tom Fitzgerald Key Account Manager for DaimlerChrysler Account
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 18 Sika Automotive has announced the appointment of Tom Fitzgerald to assume the position of Key Account Manager for the DaimlerChrysler account. He will report to John Harris, VP Sales. Mr. Fitzgerald brings with him more than a dozen years of progressive experience in Finance, Sales, and ... Continue reading
State of Alabama and Honda Dedicate and Name Training Center Today
LINCOLN, Ala., April 17 Today, the State of Alabama and Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC (HMA) held the dedication and naming ceremony for the training center located in Lincoln, Alabama. The event, hosted by the State of Alabama and HMA, began with greetings from Ed Castile, Director of Alabama Industrial Developme ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, April 18 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that its board of directors has adopted a new shareholders' rights plan to replace the previous plan, which has been in effect since May 6, 1991 and is to expire in accordance with its terms on May 6, 2001. The new plan, like the previous plan, is ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
CANTON, Ohio, April 17 The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per share. The dividend is payable on June 4, 2001 to shareholders of record as of May 18, 2001. It will be the 316th consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company. (Photo: http://www. ... Continue reading
Timken Approved for $11.8 Million Research Project
CANTON, Ohio, April 18 The U. S. Department of Energy recently approved continued funding of The Timken Company's Controlled Thermo-Mechanical Processing (CTMP) technology project. The Department granted the company $5 million to continue developing the concept that is intended to optimize the manufacturing and perform ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Promotes Bill Campbell and Ron Schildt
QUINCY, Ill., April 18 Titan International, Inc. has announced that Bill Campbell and Ron Schildt will serve as presidents of Titan Tire Corporation and Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, respectively. The Titan Tire Corporation subsidiary is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and the Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois su ... Continue reading
Visteon to Release First Quarter 2001 Financial Results Through Conference Call and Web Cast
Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will release its first quarter 2001 financial results on Friday, April 20 at 8 a.m. (EDT) via PR Newswire. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) At 10 a.m. EDT, a conference call is sc ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: First use of a new high-tech traffic signal warning system to protect motorists when emergency vehicles speed through intersections. Designed by E-ViEWS Safety Systems Inc. with assistance from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the system utilizes advanced intersection signal pre-emption technology and lighted ... Continue reading
BLAZIN HOT NASCAR FOOD 4 LESS SUPER LATE MODELS BACK
BLAZIN' HOT NASCAR FOOD 4 LESS SUPER LATE MODELS BACK SATURDAY APRIL 28 AT IRWINDALE AFTER APRIL 14's "WILD ONE" … WHO (REALLY) WANTS TO WIN THIS ONE? ADD: NASCAR Super Stocks, Grand American Modifieds, and King Taco Legend Cars PLUS: ROUND THREE OF THE MILLER LITE BIG 10 CHALLENGE! Irwindale, Calif. - - Here they co ... Continue reading
Chat With Tony Kanaan April 24
Contact: Laz Denes, 310-538-2599 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com CHAT LIVE WITH TONY KANAAN AT MONUNNRACING.COM ON APRIL 24 INDIANAPOLIS (April 20, 2001) -- Tony Kanaan, driver of the #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-powered Reynard, will be the first featured guest of the season in the Club MNR chat roo ... Continue reading
Chuck Etchells's Statement on his Team's Status in Gainesville
(Note: The following is also attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHUCK ETCHELLS' STATEMENT ON HIS TEAM'S STATUS IN GAINESVILLE Putnam, CT, April 20, 2001 - Chuck Etchells, owner and driver of the Kendall Oil/Matco Tools Cam ... Continue reading
Crossroads Rally seminars cover biker movies, bananas
A01009 April 20, 2001 For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Kresnak Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1920 Crossroads Rally seminars cover biker movies, bananas PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Biker movies. Ballistic bananas. Bad jetting. You can learn about all those and more in seminars at the inaugural American Motorcyclist ... Continue reading
Detroit Public School Students Volunteer to Help City Residents
DETROIT, April 17 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- The quiet carousels of the Detroit Public Library will rock today with the sounds of cheering, singing and applause. Librarians beware, teenagers from five Detroit high schools will kick off National Volunteer Week with a pep rally at the Woodward library. Afte ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES- SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION HALLSVILLE RACEWAY Friday, April 20, 2001 NHRA'S FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES INVADES EAST TEXAS HALLSVILLE, TEXAS- Under overcast skies with the threat of rain looming, more than 300 Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series competitors are ... Continue reading
Gehl To Report First Quarter 2001 Financial Results On May 3, 2001
WEST BEND, Wis.--April 20, 2001--Gehl Company , a manufacturer of light construction and agricultural equipment, announced today that it will report first quarter 2001 financial results on Thursday, May 3, 2001. About Gehl Company Gehl Company is a leading manufacturer of equipment used worldwide in construction and ag ... Continue reading
Law's Run Short-Lived at PIR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2001 (Phoenix, Arizona) - Darren Law's time in the #16 Mical Motorsports Porsche was over before it started. On lap eight of the Grand American Cup race, Law's co-driver, Al Wortzman, got together with another car, resulting in a spin into the wall. "Al was d ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Employees Unite to Support 10th Annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure(R)
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Lear Corporation today announced that nearly 100 employees have signed up to participate in the 10th annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure(R) on Saturday, April 21, 2001, at Comerica Park to help raise funds for breast cancer research, education and ... Continue reading
Moen Captures Pole, Breaks Track Record At Phoenix
PHOENIX, Ariz.- (April 20, 2001) - Barney Moen, of Hesperia, Calif., broke the track record in the final session of qualifying for Saturday's season-opening Pro Spec Racer race at Phoenix International Raceway. Lee Fleming, of Lakeforest, Calif. and Paul Marino of Canoga Park, Calif. rounded out the top three. In only ... Continue reading
Schedule Revised for TBC's First Quarter Conference Call On the Internet
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--April 20, 2001--TBC Corporation has revised the schedule for an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its conference call for the first quarter of 2001 and outlook for the full year on Tuesday, April 24, 2001. The live broadcast of TBC Corporation's quarterly conference call will be available onl ... Continue reading
SUNDAYS AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ... AND YOU THOUGHT THAT WE WERE JUST SWEEPING UP!
SUNDAYS AT THE SPEEDWAY Fans Invited To Variety of Special Sunday Attractions at Irwindale Irwindale, Calif. - - Yeah … Saturday night's all right for racin', but, just look what's happening on some upcoming Sundays at Irwindale Speedway this season: SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2001: Red 5 Adventures presents the IRWINDALE SPE ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Setting of Record Date for Rights Offering
IRVINE, Calif.--April 20, 2001--Westcorp , the financial services holding company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank today announced that the board of directors has approved the record date for the previously announced rights offering to be as of the close of business of April ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Announces Setting of Record Date for Rights Offering
IRVINE, Calif.--April 20, 2001--WFS Financial Inc today announced that the board of directors has approved the record date for the previously announced rights offering to be as of the close of business of April 30, 2001. Holders of record of common stock on the record date will receive one basic subscription right, at ... Continue reading
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Clarion Technologies' Sales Increase More Than 300% for 2000
Clarion Technologies, Inc. today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. Clarion's sales for 2000's fourth quarter more than doubled to $31.8 million from the $15.0 million reported for the same period last year. The increase is primarily due to the Drake acquisition Clarion ... Continue reading
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