Cooper Industries to Participate in Electrical Products Group Conference
HOUSTON, May 2 Cooper Industries, Inc. today announced it will participate in the Electrical Products Group of New York Spring Conference on May 8, 2001. The meeting will include a presentation by H. John Riley, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cooper Industries, who will provide attendees with an ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--May 2, 2001--Come learn from industry leaders where markets are heading and how you can jump aboard. Our client-focused roundtable will include representatives from the following market sectors, who will share insight and answer questions relating to Automotive, Health Care, State and Local Infrastruct ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 2 The Rochester Intellectual Property Law Association is pleased to announce that it has selected Vernon E. Gleasman of Pittsford, N.Y. as recipient of its 2001 Distinguished Inventor of the Year Award. Mr. Gleasman is considered a world's leading authority on gear technology. He is co-inventor, wi ... Continue reading
Auto Supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG Appoints Norberto Farina President of South American Divisions
FLORENCE, Ky., May 2 ZF Group appointed Norberto Farina as President, South America. Currently, Farina is responsible for ZF of Brazil and ZF Argentina. In his new role, he will direct all South American activities. His primary responsibilities will be to ensure customer satisfaction and develop integrated strategies e ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Study Finds Majority of Online Car Buyers Satisfied With Experience
LOS ANGELES--May 2, 2001-- CarsDirect.com Snapshot Survey Finds More Than 96 Percent of CarsDirect.com Buyers Content With Online Car Purchase Echoing American consumers' growing acceptance of online car buying, CarsDirect.com, the leading direct online automotive provider, today announced results of the latest "CarsDi ... Continue reading
SPRINGFIELD, Pa., May 2 The Pa. Auto Theft Prevention Authority will co-sponsor a free VIN etching event, held by the Delaware County District Attorney's Office, on Saturday, May 5, 2001, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Open to the public, the event will be held at the Springfield Mall, Route 320 & Baltimore Pike, Springfiel ... Continue reading
Increasing Shareholder Value Focus Of Cooper Annual Meeting
* Continued emphasis on increasing shareholder value * Record sales growth in 2000 * Restructuring plan on schedule * Board declares quarterly dividend FINDLAY, Ohio, May 2 COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Record sales growth in 2000, ongoing company integration, and improved operating efficiencies were business highlights ... Continue reading
Kanaan-Zanardi Nazareth Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 310-538-2599 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com MO NUNN RACING - PRE-RACE NOTES/QUOTES Lehigh Valley Grand Prix - May 4-6, 2001 Nazareth (Pa.) Speedway - 1-Mile Tri-Oval TONY KANAAN -- #55 HOLLYWOOD/MO NUNN RACING HONDA-REYNARD -- This weekend marks Kanaan's 58th career Champ Car start and ... Continue reading
Delphi Names Greg White and Gabor Deak to Key Executive Positions
TROY, Mich., May 2 Two executive appointments at Delphi Automotive Systems were made today by Guy C. Hachey, president of Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems; Paul J. Tosch, president of Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems; and Volker J. Barth, president of Delphi South American operations. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
Auburn Riverside High School of Washington State Wins Chrysler Group's 'Dream' Vehicle Contest
Build Your Dream Vehicle National Competition Unveils Potential of Future Automotive Designers AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2 The next generation of automotive vehicles took center stage this week at the Chrysler Group's North American Headquarters as nine student teams from throughout the U.S. competed for design awards a ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
SYRACUSE, N.Y.--May 2, 2001--The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.20 per share, payable on June 1, 2001 to shareowners of record at the close of business on May 17, 2001. Carlisle is a diversified manufacturer of products serving construction materials, in ... Continue reading
Choice to Give Away $2 Million in Free Gas This Summer
LAS VEGAS, May 2 Travelers booking rooms at Choice brand hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada this summer get more than just an array of 3,300-plus properties at every value-based price point from which to choose -- they also get five dollars off of their next tank of gas. Guests at Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Sleep, a ... Continue reading
COGNICASE Announces Major Contracts in Europe
MONTREAL--May 2, 2001--COGNICASE Inc. , a major provider of IT services and solutions specializing in real time transactional e-commerce solutions, announced today the signing of an important two-year contract with BUT, the second largest furniture and home electronics retailer in France. The European division of COGNI ... Continue reading
J. Walter Thompson Exec Hughes Joins Ford & Earl Associates to Direct Graphic Design Consultancy
TROY, Mich.--May 2, 2001--Troy-Michigan-based design consultancy Ford & Earl Associates announces that Daniel R. Hughes has joined the firm as Vice President, Director of Graphic Design. Formerly a Senior Partner and Creative Director of the Detroit Office of J. Walter Thompson, a multinational advertising agency, Hugh ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--May 2, 2001-- Company's Equity Position in Consumer Car Club Inc.'s Closed carclub.com Will Necessitate Third Quarter Charge The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today confirmed that it expects earnings per share will be in line with consensus estimates of $1.31 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001. ... Continue reading
Small Town Radio Inc., Worldwide PetroMoly Update Merger Schedule; Unveil Strategy for Expansion
HOUSTON--May 2, 2001--Worldwide PetroMoly Inc. (OTCBB:MOLY)(the Company) today announced that it is proceeding with its plans to merge with Small Town Radio Inc. (STRI). The merger, which was announced last month, is expected to close before the end of May. "We have been working diligently to prepare all of the necessa ... Continue reading
LANSING, Mich., May 2 An innovating manufacturer who has helped stimulate his local economy and brought educational creativity and training opportunities to young people will become the Upper Peninsula's first recipient of the John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award. Brian Larche, president of Engineered ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 2, 2001-- New Global Leader in Rail Transportation Equipment, Bombardier Announces its Integration Plans Following the closing of the acquisition of DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems (Adtranz), Bombardier announces May 2nd its plans for the new Bombardier Transportation organization. Event photos now available ... Continue reading
Say Good-bye to J.D. Power(Just Our Editorial Opinion) Reprint Of May 2, 2000 Article
Say Good-bye to J.D. Power(Just Our Editorial Opinion) 2 May 2000 J.D. Power and Associates will try to leverage their contracted for research into retailing by partnering with auto broker. Here is a copy of their press announcement...what do you think? SAN FRANCISCO--May 2, 2000-- Carclub.com becomes eAuto Frontrunner ... Continue reading
As a result of the decision to cease operations of our company, the license agreement between our company and J.D. Power and Associates was terminated and we reverted to our former name - Consumers Car Club, Inc. (dba carclub.com). Notice on their web site: “It is with deep regret that carclub.com has closed its ... Continue reading
ADESA Corporation Acquires I-44 Auto Auction
INDIANAPOLIS, May 2 ADESA Corporation, North America's fastest growing wholesale vehicle remarketing services company, announced today that it has acquired the I-44 Auto Auction in Tulsa, Okla. from founding president, Dub Enlow. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010308/ADESALOGO ) Located on over 85 acres ... Continue reading
FORT SMITH, Ark., May 2 Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors and drives and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. R. S. Boreham, Jr., Baldor's Chairman, today made the following announcements. Annual Shareholders' Meeting Highlights ... The Company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting was he ... Continue reading
Budget Rent a Car Offers the Hottest Deal Around Only on Budget.com
Rent with Budget for $9.99 Per Day After Rebate LISLE, Ill., May 2 Budget Rent a Car Corporation is offering extraordinary rates for as low as $9.99 per day for a weekend rental after a rebate only found on Budget.com. The promotion is available at select airport locations and applies to reservations made from May 3-18 ... Continue reading
Karts International Unveils 'Superkart' Prototype
ROSELAND, La., May 2 Karts International Incorporated (OTC Bulletin Board: KINT), one of the largest manufacturers of recreational go-karts in the United States, recently unveiled a new prototype kart gauged to re-assert its dominance as the industry's innovation leader. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2001 ... Continue reading
REMINDER/Texas A & M `Carpool' Program Wins Award From AAA Texas
-- EDITORS NOTE: Reporters and photographers are invited to cover a special awards presentation at the Texas A & M Student Government Banquet 7:30 p.m., May 2 at the Pebble Creek Country Club, 4500 Pebble Creek Pkwy, College Station, TX. WHO: Texas A & M University will accept a $1,000 check for placing in the Drinking ... Continue reading
Hitachi Honored by General Motors as a 2000 Supplier of the Year
Hitachi Automotive Products (USA), Inc. was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its superior performance in quality, service, technology and price. This award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 28, at the historic Warner Theatre in the nation's capital. "Hitachi Automotive Products represents th ... Continue reading
Ballard Signs Exclusive Joint Agreement with MicroCoating Technologies
Ballard Power Systems Inc. and MicroCoating Technologies, Inc. (MCT) announced today that they have signed an exclusive agreement to develop MCT's proprietary Combustion Chemical Vapour Deposition process (CCVD) for use in the manufacture of BALLARD(R) fuel cells. Ballard will also acquire shares of convertible preferr ... Continue reading
ADP Announces Technology and Business Agreement with Advent Resources
The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is pleased to announce they have signed a technology and business agreement with Advent Resources Inc. This agreement will certify Advent as a member of ADP's Application Programming Interface (API) Program. ADP(R) clients can now enjoy the benefits of Advent ... Continue reading
National Safety Council News Release, April 27, 2001
The National Safety Council¢s NSC Press announces the publication of Authentic Involvement, written by renowned safety professional Dan Petersen. Petersen offers a powerful new philosophy in safety: authentic involvement. *Petersen believes that safety is not a resource, an influence, a program or a procedure; rather, ... Continue reading
Audi Year-to-Date Sales Neck and Neck With 2000's Record
After a record first quarter, Audi of America reported its second best April sales with 6,785, down 12.3 percent from the record set in April 2000 of 7,725. Audi year-to-date sales of 26,264 are up almost even with 2000 sales of 26,508. The Audi A4 was barely off for the month with sales of 3,085, down three percent fr ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports April Results
Volkswagen of America reported sales of 29,226 new cars in April in the United States, representing a 4.3 percent decrease over last year's sales of 30,546. It represents the second-best April sales for the German automaker in the U.S. since 1977. For the year, Volkswagen has sold 104,253 cars versus last year's mark o ... Continue reading
Kmart Renews Contract With Penske Auto Centers
Kmart Corporation today announced that it is extending its agreement with Penske Auto Centers to operate the existing Auto Service Centers in 638 Kmart and Kmart Supercenter stores nationwide. Penske initially assumed operations of Kmart's Auto Service Centers in 1995. "The Penske brand is known for great product and s ... Continue reading
MTI Milliren Introduces Revolutionary New High Performance 3.3v OCXO
3.3v 220 Series Designed for GPS Receivers, Instrumentation, Rack-Mounted Applications, Cellular Base Stations, Portable Battery Powered Systems, Timing Synchronization Modules, and Global Telecommunication Networks MTI-Milliren Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of precision quartz oscillators for wireless communi ... Continue reading
Immediate Action Needed On Gas Prices & Supplies, AAA Says
With Americans again facing possibly the highest gasoline prices ever this summer, as well as the most potentially serious threat to adequate gasoline supplies since the early 1980s, AAA is calling on car owners and the federal government to take immediate action. At its Annual Meeting here today, AAA - which represent ... Continue reading
AAA Takes Stand Against Racial Profiling
AAA spoke out here today against the practice of racial profiling by law enforcement officials at its 98th Annual Meeting. Delegates attending the meeting urged law enforcement officials on all levels to not tolerate or engage in the practice of substituting race or ethnic background for evidence as grounds for suspici ... Continue reading
Eagle One Added As Sponsor Of SCCA Valvoline Runoffs(R) Racers competing for a national championship in the Sports Car Club (SCCA) Valvoline Runoffs (R) will also vie for the best appearing race car, which will be worth $1,500 from new race sponsor Eagle One, a leading marketer of premium automotive appearance care pro ... Continue reading
Amerigon Quarterly Conference Call to Be Available on the Internet
IRWINDALE, Calif., May 2 Amerigon Incorporated today announced plans to release its first quarter 2001 results on Tuesday, May 8, 200l, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern). In conjunction with the release, management will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern). The call will be broadcast live over t ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--May 2, 2001--Asbury Autogroup, the third largest dealership group in the United States, today announced the appointment of Tom McCollum to Vice President of Finance and Insurance (F&I) reporting directly to Brian Kendrick, Chief Executive Officer of Asbury Autogroup. Mr. McCollum will be responsible fo ... Continue reading
BERLIN--May 2, 2001--Bombardier Following the closing of the acquisition of DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems (Adtranz), Bombardier today announced its plans for the new Bombardier Transportation organization. "Rail transportation equipment is a core business now accounting for nearly 40% of our revenues and we will continu ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--May 2, 2001--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (EBB:CDTI)(CDT) announced today that the strength of orders received by licensee RJM Corp. for nitrogen oxide (NOx) controls for diesel powered electric generators led to the accelerated payment of $825,000 in earned royalties under an existing licensing agre ... Continue reading
D.C.-Metro Area Residents to Preview Revolutionary Way To Shop for a Chevrolet WASHINGTON, May 2 Shopping for a new car, truck or van has become easier for consumers looking for a Chevrolet in the Washington, D.C.- metro area. For the first time, thanks to an agreement between General Motors and Autobytel.com to conduc ... Continue reading
Delphi to Sponsor Inaugural Delphi Indy 300 Race At Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Illinois Sept. 2
TROY, Mich., May 2 Delphi Automotive Systems will sponsor a race in the Indy Racing Northern Lights Series (IRNLS) for the second consecutive year, company officials announced today. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001019/DELPHIAS ) The Delphi Indy 300 will be held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Expands Wireless Functionality; Allows Consumers to View Photos on PDAs
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 2 Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the Web's leading consumer resource for unbiased automotive information, today announced the launch of a new wireless feature that lets consumers view vehicle photos from Edmunds.com on their personal digital assistants (PDAs). Photos are accessible via ... Continue reading
E-Phoria Online Systems to Acquire AutoPoint.com from WorldNet Resource Group
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 2, 2001--WorldNet Resource Group Inc. (OTCBB:WNRG) (OTCBB:WNRGE) today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with E-Phoria Online Systems Inc. (CDNX:EBM) in which WorldNet Resource Group's fully-owned entity AutoPoint.com (www.autopoint.com) will be taken over by E-Phoria. At the closi ... Continue reading
Everclear Announces Venues for Civic Tour 2001
VENICE, Calif., May 1 Everclear hits the road in late June, headlining their own tour and taking over the second leg of the Civic Tour (v.2001.2), which features blink-182 in nine cities on its first leg. Civic Tour is Honda Motor Co.'s most recent venture in the music arena. Opening for Everclear will be American Hi-F ... Continue reading
KEW GARDENS, N.Y.--May 2, 2001--Fidelity Holdings, Inc. today announced that, effective May 1, 2001, it has changed its name to "The Major Automotive Companies, Inc." Additionally, the Company's trading symbol will change from "FDHG" to " MAJR". Furthermore, the Company announced that, in accordance with its previously ... Continue reading
Model E Corp. and Flint Inc. Merge Efforts to Form Build-To-Order, Inc.
World's First Automotive Company to Offer Build-To-Order Vehicles Directly To Consumers On Board Is Founder and Former CarsDirect.com CEO, Scott Painter SAN FRANCISCO, May 2 Model E Corporation and Flint Incorporated, two independent automotive companies that have been in development over the last 18 months, today anno ... Continue reading
SDRC Hosts Investor Conference in Orlando
CINCINNATI--May 2, 2001--SDRC will host an Investor Conference in Orlando on May 30, 2001. The Investor Conference will be held in conjunction with the Collaborative Product Management Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriott. At this forum, SDRC will unveil its collaborative suite of products that bridge the gap ... Continue reading
Timken Company Launches New Industrial E-Business Site
CANTON, Ohio, May 2 To provide the best possible service and efficiency for their distributors, The Timken Company has launched an e-business site as part of PTplace.com. The company has joined INA Holding Schaeffler KG, Rockwell Automation, and The SKF Group to launch PTplace.com, an online shopping mall for industria ... Continue reading
"One Cannot Sleep Well, Think Well, Love Well, If One Has Not Dined Well!" Restaurants in the Lehigh Valley catering to race car drivers, owners, crews and their sponsors for this weekend race at Nazareth Speedway have a table waiting for you. Hanoverville Road House, Appennino Ristorante or the Newburg Inn -- three di ... Continue reading
Bridium to Incorporate Scene Genesis' Task Management Solution
ATLANTA--May 2, 2001-- Claims3 and Scene Access.Net To Enhance Online Claim Completion With Task Assignment Function Bridium (formerly Cyber-ASP), an application developer of claims workflow solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry, today announced an agreement with Scene Genesis, Inc., a leading soft ... Continue reading
E-Phoria Online Systems to Acquire AutoPoint.com from WorldNet Resource Group
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 2, 2001--WorldNet Resource Group Inc. (OTCBB:WNRG) (OTCBB:WNRGE) today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with E-Phoria Online Systems Inc. (CDNX:EBM) in which WorldNet Resource Group's fully-owned entity AutoPoint.com (www.autopoint.com) will be taken over by E-Phoria. At the closi ... Continue reading
Kingsley Anticipates Increase in Credit Facility for Manufacturing
MIDDLEBURG, Pa.--May 2, 2001--Kingsley Coach Inc. (OTC-BB:KNGS), a manufacturer of unique, high quality, motorcoaches on a heavy duty truck chassis, announced it is negotiating with its existing credit supplier, Deutsche Financial Services, to increase its credit availability by one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) thro ... Continue reading
SDRC Hosts Investor Conference in Orlando
CINCINNATI--May 2, 2001--SDRC will host an Investor Conference in Orlando on May 30, 2001. The Investor Conference will be held in conjunction with the Collaborative Product Management Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriott. At this forum, SDRC will unveil its collaborative suite of products that bridge the gap ... Continue reading
SideStep Announces Partnership With InterAmerican Car Rental
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--May 2, 2001-- Online Travel Search Service To Strengthen InterAmerican's Online Distribution Strategy, Reduce its Costs and Build Better Customer Relationships SideStep (www.sidestep.com), a leading online travel service, today announced a partnership with InterAmerican Car Rental, a car rental age ... Continue reading
The Budd Company Chooses Synapz for Web-Based Procurement and Fulfillment Services
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 2 Synapz, a leading e-commerce solution provider, has recently landed a new contract to provide its Eclipz product to The Budd Company, a leading automotive supplier based in Troy, Mich. In addition to the company's current customer base, Synapz's Eclipz -- a Web-based materials procurement and f ... Continue reading
UPDATE on Where to eat in Nazareth
Since I only go to Nazareth once a year, I need my friends to help me... " I ate the Apollo four weeks ago. Service was lousy, food was cold, so much so that we had to send it back to reheat it. I think that there is alot of hype about this "new and trendy" restaurant. Start a rumor that you're the IN restaurant and pe ... Continue reading
10 Tips to Save On Automotive Expenses
ATLANTA--May 2, 2001--Feeling the pinch in your pocketbook? With consumer spending in a slowdown and unemployment creeping up, Americans are looking for ways to spend less and save more. AutoTrader.com, the Internet's leading used car classifieds site, helps get consumers' automotive finances in order with 10 tips to t ... Continue reading
Acura Sets New April Sales Record...(Acura) Acura recorded a new best-ever April with sales up 6.3 percent to 12,815 on the strength of TL and MDX sales. TL sales rose 2.9% to a new April record of 5,997. Year-to-date sales of the 3.2 TL, the best-selling import luxury sedan in the U.S., are up 6.5 percent over the pre ... Continue reading
AutoNation...Jackson's Running A Business
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 2 AutoNation, Inc. today reported that for the three months ended March 31, 2001, the company had net income of $59.9 million, or $0.17 per share, versus $62.3 million, or $0.17 per share, in the same period last year. Last year's reported first- quarter net income included a loss from discon ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio Show ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for 2001
Accuride Corporation announced sales of $90.9 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001, compared to $143.4 million for the first quarter of 2000, a decrease of 36.6%. The decrease is due to the cyclical downturn of the heavy/medium commercial vehicle market, with class 8 builds down more than 53% from the pri ... Continue reading
A.C.L.N. Limited Announces Q1 Financial Results Conference Call Date
A.C.L.N. Limited , a global leader in automobile distribution and logistics, announced plans to release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, and to host a conference call to be broadcast live on the Internet at 12:00p.m. EDT (Eastern) that same day. Those interested in ... Continue reading
Acura Sets New April Sales Record
Acura recorded a new best-ever April with sales up 6.3% to 12,815 on the strength of TL and MDX sales. TL sales rose 2.9% to a new April record of 5,997. Year-to-date sales of the 3.2 TL, the best-selling import luxury sedan in the U.S., are up 6.5 percent over the previous year, while demand for the MDX continues at a ... Continue reading
Advanced Exhaust Technologies Bolsters Sales Force
Advanced Exhaust Technologies LLC (AET), maker of the fuel-saving Liberator muffler, announced today that it is expanding its sales organization to give it complete coverage of the United States and Canada. "Now that the Liberator has established itself in the marketplace, we are adding significantly to our sales force ... Continue reading
American Honda April Sales Results
American Honda April vehicle sales of 96,705 were down 2.9 percent from last April's record, according to sales figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Year-to-date American Honda sales of 380,269 are running 4.0 percent of last year's all-time record pace. Acura Division sales of 12,815 were up 6.3 pe ... Continue reading
BMW Sales Continue At Record Levels
BMW of North America, LLC continued to set sales records, posting its second-best month in the U.S., with 20,012 vehicles reported over 15,337 in April 2000, an increase of 30 percent. April sales boosted BMW's year-to-date total to 66,776, an increase of 15 percent, compared to 58,126 vehicles sold in the same period ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. April Sales
Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 187,119 units in April 2001, compared to 228,992 in April 2000, which is a decline of 18 percent. "The last 10 days of the month saw a significant increase in both showroom traffic and sales," said Gary Dilts, Senior Vice President - Sales. "Even in the face of an uncertain economy ... Continue reading
Cummins Continues Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Business Restructuring
Cummins Inc. confirmed that it had mutually agreed with International Truck and Engine Corporation to end discussions on a potential heavy-duty engine development and manufacturing joint venture. Cummins indicated that it will continue to explore a variety of approaches to restructuring its participation in the North A ... Continue reading
Daewoo's April Sales Above Industry Average
"Daewoo's April retail sales of 5011 units enabled the company to increase its market share by 0.1%, beating industry average," stated D.J. Lee, President and CEO of Daewoo Motor America. Lee went on to say, "Even with the difficulties we have experienced in these first few months, our dealers and customers are confide ... Continue reading
Delphi and TotalFinaElf Partner to Further Advance Fuel Cell Technology
Delphi Automotive Systems is continuing its pursuit of advanced fuel cell development for automotive and non-automotive applications, and today announced a co-development agreement with TotalFinaElf to collaborate on the research and testing of fuel cell technologies and fuel reformation. The goal of the partnership is ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's April U.S. Sales Decline 14.5%
U.S. customers purchased or leased 318,812 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in April, down 14.5 percent from a year ago. "April auto sales suggest that consumer spending growth may have weakened compared with the first quarter," said Martin Inglis, Vice President, Ford ... Continue reading
Getting Your Kicks on Route 66 With the Newest Auto Club Map
Nostalgia, adventure and good food become words to live by in the Automobile Club of Southern California's newly released Route 66 map. An Auto Club travel writer and photographer chronicled their Route 66 adventure starting in Chicago in a bright yellow 2000 Chevrolet Corvette hardtop, and traveling west 2,400 miles t ... Continue reading
GM April Sales Down as Industry Tapers from Year-ago Record Sales Rate
General Motors dealers sold 359,499 new cars and trucks in April in the United States, down 16 percent from April 2000. GM car sales decreased 15 percent to 181,228 units and truck sales decreased 16 percent to 178,271 units. "As expected, we're experiencing moderation in consumer demand and April industry sales were s ... Continue reading
Gracenote and Pioneer Announce Music Recognition Service for Automobiles
Gracenote (formerly CDDB), a content delivery platform specializing in music recognition services, today announced that it is providing its industry standard CDDB Music Recognition Service(SM) to Pioneer's Japan-based Navigation Systems Department, the established leader in car electronics products. This agreement enab ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales Continue to Climb
Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 26,133 vehicles for the month of April, up 24 percent over the previous year. April sales marked the third consecutive record-breaking performance. "With new product offerings and improved availability of our Santa Fe sport utility, we expect our strong sales performance t ... Continue reading
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported total April sales of 4,622 units. The all-new Q45, which went on sale in April, reported sales of 565 units, an increase of 40.2 percent versus last year. The I30 had total sales of 2,123 units, while the QX4 posted sales of 1,154 units for the ... Continue reading
Isuzu Retail SUV Sales Up Fifty Percent (MTD)
American Isuzu Motors Inc. posted total April 2001 SUV retail sales up a remarkable 50% compared to 2000 month- end totals. The Isuzu VehiCROSS scored the highest increase, up 128% (MTD). April sales of the versatile and luxurious Rodeo were up 73%, while Trooper enjoyed a 46% increase. Sales of the Rodeo Sport enjoyed ... Continue reading
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., Announces First-Quarter Results
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., announced its revenues and operating income for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. For the first quarter of 2001, revenues were $134.6 million, a decrease of $17.5 million compared with $152.1 million in the 2000 period. Operating income was $5.8 million compared to $20.7 million r ... Continue reading
In the face of an industry slowdown, Kia continued to record strong sales increases in April. Its 16,060 vehicle sales total for the month outpaced last April's total by 29 percent. Kia's year-to-date sales of 60,397 vehicles are up 35 percent versus the first quarter of last year. Among individual models, both the Rio ... Continue reading
Land Rover Discovery Sets April Sales Record
Customer response has been positive to a variety of marketing programs for the Land Rover Discovery. The British- built SUV posted a 9.8-percent sales increase for April 2001 -- its best-ever April U.S. sales result -- with 1,751 units sold as compared to 1,594 in April 2000. "We think the combination of a $399-per-mon ... Continue reading
Law Enforcement Officers Rally for Start of Spring Buckle-up Campaign
Law enforcement officers from across the state gathered this morning to launch the spring "Click It or Ticket" campaign in the Children's Garden in downtown Raleigh. Speakers included Chief Deputy Gene Conti of the Department of Transportation, Col. Richard Holden, commander of the State Highway Patrol, and Paul Jones, ... Continue reading
Lexus Passenger Car Sales Continue to Break Records
Today Lexus reported April passenger car sales of 12,162 units, marking a best-ever April and a 78.5 percent increase from the same period last year. Year-to-date passenger car sales of 43,236 represents a 63.1 percent increase from 2000. The flagship LS 430 premium luxury sedan posted sales of 2,744, 200.9 percent ahe ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Climb For Eighth Straight Month
For the eighth consecutive month, Mazda has posted a sales increase, with the automaker reporting a nearly three percent increase in sales for the month of April. The 2.9 percent increase follows a strong first quarter of the 2001 that saw Mazda sales in the United States finish the quarter in impressive fashion, surgi ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Sales for April 2001
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 16,546 new vehicles during the month of April -- the second-best April sales volume ever by MBUSA -- and an eight percent decrease over last year's sales record of 17,889. Year-to-date sales are down three percent (63,619 versus the 65,677 vehicles sold during the same period ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best April in History
Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported its best April in company history with vehicle sales of 26,601 units, an 8.9 percent increase over April 2000, pushing the company's 2001 year-to-date sales up 5.4 percent higher than the same period last year. "Our vehicle sales continue growing in spite of ... Continue reading
NEXIQ Technologies Acquires Diversified Software Industries
NEXIQ Technologies, Inc. announced its acquisition of Diversified Software Industries, Inc. (DSI), which is 40 percent owned by Motorola, Inc. , one of the world's leading integrated communications and electronics technology providers. DSI is an independent software solutions developer, based in Coralville, Iowa. NEXIQ ... Continue reading
Nissan Division Reports April Sales Figures
The Nissan Division today posted sales of 46,526 units versus 54,773 units reported a year ago. Sentra sales remained strong with total sales of 7,679 units, a 20 percent increase over last year. Combined U.S. sales for Nissan and Infiniti Divisions totaled 51,148, a 16.3 percent decrease versus year-ago levels. Calend ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports April Sales
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States and Canada, today announced U.S. April sales. Retail sales for the month totaled 2388 cars, an increase of 15 percent over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales are up by 8 percent. In addition, PCNA has sold ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces First Quarter Results for 2001
Raytech Corporation announced net income for the thirteen-week period ended April 1, 2001 amounting to $1.7 million or $.49 per basic share as compared to $4.8 million or $1.38 per basic share for the prior year first quarter. The results were impacted by the severely reduced production of vehicles in the North America ... Continue reading
Subaru Posts Best April Total Sales Since 1986
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced its sales figures for the month of April, recording a sales total of 14,163 units, an increase of 12 percent from 2000 totals for the same period. This represents the best total April sales for Subaru of America, Inc. since 1986. Subaru Outback was the driving force behind ... Continue reading
Suzuki Posts Sales Gain in April
American Suzuki Motor Corporation April sales totaled 5,706 vehicles, increasing 18 percent in overall sales compared to the same month one year ago. "Sales showed an improvement in April," said Gary Anderson, vice president of sales. "It's apparent that awareness is building for the XL-7, which contributed to this hea ... Continue reading
Toyota Records Best-Ever April Sales for the Fifth Consecutive Year
Following the best-ever first quarter sales in its history, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever April sales of 141,058 vehicles, an increase of 6.7 percent over last year's record-setting month, and the company's fifth consecutive best-ever April. "The economy continues to chug along at a m ... Continue reading
Volvo Reports Strong Start for Second Quarter
Following the second best March ever, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. posts another strong sales month with April figures increasing 5 percent over last year. "We are very pleased with our continued strong sales trend, especially the sales of the Volvo S60 and Cross Country. Our focused first quarter advertising is c ... Continue reading
ZAPWORLD.COM Plans To Change Name to ZAP
ZAPWORLD.COM , the leading force in the electric vehicle (EV) market, has asked its shareholders to approve a name change from ZAPWORLD.COM to ZAP. ZAP is an acronym for Zero Air Pollution, according to the Company. The new name ZAP is more in line with the company's recently announced repositioning plans. The company ... Continue reading
CART: Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Presented by Toyota Preview
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 Date: May 6, 2001 Broadcast: ABC, 1 p.m. EST (Live) Race Length: 225 laps for 212.850 miles Track Length: 0.946-mile oval 2000 Winner: Gil de Ferran Toyota's Best Finish: 4th - Juan Montoya (2000) Toyota's Best Qualifying: 1st - Juan Montoya (200 ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa likes all short tracks, especially Richmond
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 "I like Richmond because it's a short track. I wish we raced short tracks all the time. We run both the spring and fall events at Richmond during the night which always adds an element of excitement to the event."- Tim Fedewa Tim Fedewa's Thought ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Smith To Preside Over Pontiac Excitement 400 As Grand Marshal
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 DETROIT - John F. Smith, General Motors Vice President and General Manager, General Motors Service Parts Operations, is set to serve as grand marshal for this weekend's Pontiac Excitement 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Smith, a native of ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart Returns to Richmond
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 ATLANTA - Just five races ago, Tony Stewart was mired 18th in points. But three top-10 finishes in the last five races has quietly enabled Stewart to climb nine places to ninth, 234 points behind current point leader Dale Jarrett. With his strong ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team Jeg's is refocused and ready for battle
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 The battle for the top spot in NHRA Pro Stock is on and is heating up with each race. Reigning Pro Stock Champion Jeg Coughlin will enter the seventh race of the season ready to strike from the No. 3 position. He has 414 points and is a mere 17 p ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau looks to improve performance at tough Richmond track
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 Team 25 Speed Shot - Pontiac Excitement 400 * Jerry Nadeau's Richmond (Va.) International Raceway Driving Guide -- "Richmond has been a tough track for me in the past. My best finish there is tenth, so we are looking to improve our record. This U ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth Ready for Richmond
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 Matt Kenseth's thoughts on Richmond: "We usually run pretty well in Richmond. I like the .75 mile track and its banking. It makes for some great racing. Last fall we were running 7th before I had a mechanical problem. We could use another top-10 ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green looks towards Richmond as defending winner
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 Jeff Green On Richmond: Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, is the defending pole and race winner at Richmond International Raceway for the upcoming Hardee's 250. "If I had to rank a ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: 'The Winston' Fun Facts
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 . * The Winston was run for the first time in 1985 as NASCAR's all-star race. Each of the previous 16 runnings of The Winston was contested at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. except for the 1986 event that was run at Atlanta Motor Speedway ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ward Burton Released From Loma Linda Hospital
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 HIGH POINT, NC -- Ward Burton, driver of theNo. 22 Caterpillar Dodge, was released from Loma Linda University MedicalCenter last night at approximately 10 pm EST. He was released following hospitalization for observation and a seriesof tests afte ... Continue reading
NHRA's 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 31, Dick LaHaie
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 In a long and distinguished and still ongoing career in drag racing, Dick LaHaie has proven himself of championship caliber of numerous fronts. An NHRA Winston Top Fuel champion as a driver in 1987 and a two-time championship crew chief for Scott ... Continue reading
NHRA: 330 mph masters race for victory at Southern Nationals in Atlanta
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 COMMERCE, Ga. - In April, the lush scenery of northeastern Georgia offers a surreal setting for the pageantry and tradition of golf's most prestigious tournament, The Masters. In May, the same region of the Peach State gears up for a different ki ... Continue reading
NHRA: Toliver hoping to rebound in Atlanta
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 COMMERCE, Ga. - Jerry Toliver left Atlanta Dragway last year with a semifinal finish and the NHRA Winston points lead over the legendary John Force. He had the financial backing of the WWF and had already collected two national event wins on the ... Continue reading
NHRA: Matt Hines aims for fourth Winston Championship
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 COMMERCE, Ga. - Regardless of what happens in the career of Matt Hines, he will go down as one of the greatest Pro Stock Motorcycle riders in NHRA history. His 27 career victories, place him fourth on the all-time Pro Stock Motorcycle win list. A ... Continue reading
NHRA: Parks awarded Eagle One Shav Glick Award
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. - National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Founder Wally Parks was selected as the winner of the second annual Eagle One-Shav Glick Award, which honors the venerable motorsports writer of the Los Angeles Times and is a symbol of extra ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Wood Brothers, Sadler have a history at Richmond
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 ELLIOTT SADLER, -21- Motorcraft Taurus -- "I always look at Richmond International Raceway as a special place. I remember going there as a young kid watching my Uncle Bud Elliott run the sportsman cars there back when it was a half-mile; the old ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg's trucks have new burst of energy
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 Team Jeg's Pro Stock Truck program has been extremely busy in their state-of-the-art R&D facility since returning from the race in Las Vegas. The team has acquired new machinery for the shop and the in-house engine program is off and running. Eve ... Continue reading
CART: Junqueira and Minassian prepared for oval debut at Nazareth
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 Target Chip Ganassi Racing rookie drivers Bruno Junqueira and Nicolas Minassian will make their oval racing debut this weekend in Nazareth, PA. The tricky .946-mile tri-oval will host the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Presented by Toyota. Team Target ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: American Sports Car Racing Heads to Northeast
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series will travel to the Northeast in May for back-to-back races at Watkins Glen International and Lime Rock Park. The sports car racing excitement will kick off with the Six Hours at The ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Air Intake Restrictor Rules Revised for V8 Riley & Scott Race Cars
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Grand American Road Racing Association issued a Technical Bulletin today that rescinds a special consideration for V8-powered five-speed Riley & Scott chassis regarding engine air intake restrictor dimensions. The ruling is ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Nathan Haseleu Interview: Racing at St. Louis
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 The Craftsman Truck Series is back in action this week after a four-week hiatus, and while most teams spent the down time testing for upcoming events, Truck Series rules prohibit teams from testing at any venue on the 24-race schedule. That puts ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Rusty Wallace Interview: Success record at Richmond
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 After his victory at California last weekend, Rusty Wallace, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Taurus, became the winningest active driver in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series with 54 career triumphs. Wallace, who is eighth on the all-time win list, mo ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Baldwin Addresses Safety Device And Ward Burton's Condition
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 HIGH POINT, NC - As Ward Burton, driver of the No. 22 Caterpillar Dodge, returns to his home in Virginia, his condition and safety are at the forefront of every conversation at Bill Davis Racing. Burton was transported to Loma Linda University Me ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Schrader looking for good race at Richmond after 'tough weeks'
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 2, 2001 Schrader's Thoughts On Richmond... "I'm a big fan of Richmond. It is a great little race track and I really enjoy going there. We haven't done too bad there in the past, usually finishing around the top 15. A top-15 would be exactly what we need ... Continue reading
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