T.V./RADIO BROADCAST ALERT BMW MOTORSPORT BMW M3 GTR European Le Mans Series Race at Circuito Permanente del Jarama Circuito del Jarama San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain Race 2 of 5 -- 2001 European Le Mans Series Sunday, May 20, 2001 1:00 pm local time (8:00 am EDT) 2 hours and 45 minutes No US television cove ... Continue reading
T.V./RADIO BROADCAST ALERT BMW MOTORSPORT BMW M3 GTR European Le Mans Series Race at Circuito Permanente del Jarama Circuito del Jarama San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain Race 2 of 5 -- 2001 European Le Mans Series Sunday, May 20, 2001 1:00 pm local time (8:00 am EDT) 2 hours and 45 minutes No US television cove ... Continue reading
AARON JUSTUS CONTINUES RELATIONSHIP WITH FORSYTHE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AARON JUSTUS CONTINUES RELATIONSHIP WITH FORSYTHE LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (May 9, 2001)-After winning the 2000 U.S. F2000 National Championship by capturing five wins, ten podiums and eight pole positions and taking the checker in all 3 Oval Crown races, Aaron Justus is looking toward a bright future ... Continue reading
AARON JUSTUS CONTINUES RELATIONSHIP WITH FORSYTHE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AARON JUSTUS CONTINUES RELATIONSHIP WITH FORSYTHE LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (May 9, 2001)-After winning the 2000 U.S. F2000 National Championship by capturing five wins, ten podiums and eight pole positions and taking the checker in all 3 Oval Crown races, Aaron Justus is looking toward a bright future ... Continue reading
IAPA Selects Wrenchead Pro Systems for Software Solution
Leading Program Distribution Group Will Use Wrenchead, Inc.'s E-Commerce and Shop Management Technology WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 9 Wrenchead, Inc., a leading developer of catalog data management, business software solutions and e-commerce technology for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that it has been awarde ... Continue reading
IAPA Selects Wrenchead Pro Systems for Software Solution
Leading Program Distribution Group Will Use Wrenchead, Inc.'s E-Commerce and Shop Management Technology WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 9 Wrenchead, Inc., a leading developer of catalog data management, business software solutions and e-commerce technology for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that it has been awarde ... Continue reading
MSX International to Hold 2001 First Quarter Earnings Call
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9 MSX International will hold a conference call to discuss 2001 first quarter financial results at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 15, 2001. To listen to the call, dial 415-537-1805, and provide reservation number 18617808. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 4:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday ... Continue reading
MSX International to Hold 2001 First Quarter Earnings Call
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9 MSX International will hold a conference call to discuss 2001 first quarter financial results at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 15, 2001. To listen to the call, dial 415-537-1805, and provide reservation number 18617808. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 4:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday ... Continue reading
News from Hino: Kikuchi Named President of Hino Diesel Trucks (USA)
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Karen Reetz, (845-365-1400), reetz@hino.com Hino Names Mitsuo Kikuchi as New President ORANGEBURG, NY., May 9, 2001 -- Hino Diesel Trucks (USA), which offers the industry's fastest growing line of medium-duty trucks, has named Mitsuo Kikuchi as its new president. Kikuchi replaces Eddie Ishizu, who ... Continue reading
News from Hino: Kikuchi Named President of Hino Diesel Trucks (USA)
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Karen Reetz, (845-365-1400), reetz@hino.com Hino Names Mitsuo Kikuchi as New President ORANGEBURG, NY., May 9, 2001 -- Hino Diesel Trucks (USA), which offers the industry's fastest growing line of medium-duty trucks, has named Mitsuo Kikuchi as its new president. Kikuchi replaces Eddie Ishizu, who ... Continue reading
Park Ave Receivables Corp. `A-1' CP Rtg
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--May 9, 2001-- Standard & Poor's today affirmed its 'A-1' rating on the commercial paper notes of Park Avenue Receivables Corp. (PARCO). The rating action follows PARCO's purchase of $470 million in variable funding notes backed by a pool of trade receivables from a manufacturer of tire and ... Continue reading
Park Ave Receivables Corp. `A-1' CP Rtg
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--May 9, 2001-- Standard & Poor's today affirmed its 'A-1' rating on the commercial paper notes of Park Avenue Receivables Corp. (PARCO). The rating action follows PARCO's purchase of $470 million in variable funding notes backed by a pool of trade receivables from a manufacturer of tire and ... Continue reading
The Hercules Tire & Rubber Company Announces Intent to Sell Retreading Business to Cooper Tire.
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 9 THE HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced its intention to sell certain manufacturing assets of its retreading business to Cooper Tire effective June 30, 2001. Hercules will retain its manufacturing facilities in Findlay, Ohio and Guntersville, Alabama, and the sale does not affect its cus ... Continue reading
The Hercules Tire & Rubber Company Announces Intent to Sell Retreading Business to Cooper Tire.
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 9 THE HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced its intention to sell certain manufacturing assets of its retreading business to Cooper Tire effective June 30, 2001. Hercules will retain its manufacturing facilities in Findlay, Ohio and Guntersville, Alabama, and the sale does not affect its cus ... Continue reading
Car Retailing Faces Upheaval Says just-auto.com
LONDON, May 9 http://www.just-auto.com -- The car-retailing sector in Europe is facing massive upheaval over the next five years, according to just-auto.com managing editor, Dave Leggett. In an editorial on the site at http://www.just-auto.com/editorial_detail.asp?id=57, he maintains that 'the traditional car retail st ... Continue reading
Car Retailing Faces Upheaval Says just-auto.com
LONDON, May 9 http://www.just-auto.com -- The car-retailing sector in Europe is facing massive upheaval over the next five years, according to just-auto.com managing editor, Dave Leggett. In an editorial on the site at http://www.just-auto.com/editorial_detail.asp?id=57, he maintains that 'the traditional car retail st ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 9 A Metro Detroit-based engineering company has partnered with an Application Service Provider (ASP) in Germany to develop the first worldwide stochastic simulation facility online. EASi, an organization specializing in computer-aided engineering and information technology services, will begin developing t ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 9 A Metro Detroit-based engineering company has partnered with an Application Service Provider (ASP) in Germany to develop the first worldwide stochastic simulation facility online. EASi, an organization specializing in computer-aided engineering and information technology services, will begin developing t ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web
ANDERSON, Ind., May 9 In conjunction with Delco Remy's First Quarter Sales and Earnings Release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, May 11, 2001 at 11:00 AM EDT with Thomas J. Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer and J. Timothy Gargaro, Sen ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web
ANDERSON, Ind., May 9 In conjunction with Delco Remy's First Quarter Sales and Earnings Release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, May 11, 2001 at 11:00 AM EDT with Thomas J. Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer and J. Timothy Gargaro, Sen ... Continue reading
e-Michigan: Showpiece and Showcase Part 2 of ebizChronicle.com's New e-REGIONS Series
NEW YORK--May 9, 2001--The traditional concern used to be how to get the next auto-manufacturer, but now people say how are you going to attract the next telecom infrastructure company? says Susan Lackey, President of IT Zone, a Michigan information technology group. One of a number of high tech success stories in toda ... Continue reading
e-Michigan: Showpiece and Showcase Part 2 of ebizChronicle.com's New e-REGIONS Series
NEW YORK--May 9, 2001--The traditional concern used to be how to get the next auto-manufacturer, but now people say how are you going to attract the next telecom infrastructure company? says Susan Lackey, President of IT Zone, a Michigan information technology group. One of a number of high tech success stories in toda ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics Hosts Technology Forum May 17
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 9 FANUC Robotics North America, Inc. is hosting an Automotive Technology Forum for its customers at its headquarters in Rochester Hills on Thursday, May 17. What: The Automotive Technology Forum features innovative robotic demonstrations showcasing FANUC Robotics' latest technology in intell ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics Hosts Technology Forum May 17
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 9 FANUC Robotics North America, Inc. is hosting an Automotive Technology Forum for its customers at its headquarters in Rochester Hills on Thursday, May 17. What: The Automotive Technology Forum features innovative robotic demonstrations showcasing FANUC Robotics' latest technology in intell ... Continue reading
Marriott International and AAA to Provide Special Rates & Travel Offers for AAA Members
ORLANDO, Fla., May 9 Marriott International, Inc. and AAA have signed a long-term agreement which will provide AAA members with best available rates under AAA's Show Your Card & Save(R) program at Marriott International's extensive portfolio of hotels around the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Members ... Continue reading
Marriott International and AAA to Provide Special Rates & Travel Offers for AAA Members
ORLANDO, Fla., May 9 Marriott International, Inc. and AAA have signed a long-term agreement which will provide AAA members with best available rates under AAA's Show Your Card & Save(R) program at Marriott International's extensive portfolio of hotels around the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Members ... Continue reading
TransPro, Inc. First Quarter Conference Call to be Broadcast Over the Internet
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 9, 2001--TransPro, Inc. intends to hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2001 results. The conference call will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet on: Friday, May 11, 2001 9:00 AM EDT Listeners can access the conference call live over the Internet at http://www.street ... Continue reading
TransPro, Inc. First Quarter Conference Call to be Broadcast Over the Internet
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 9, 2001--TransPro, Inc. intends to hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2001 results. The conference call will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet on: Friday, May 11, 2001 9:00 AM EDT Listeners can access the conference call live over the Internet at http://www.street ... Continue reading
MIKE POTEKHEN SIGNS WITH P.D.R.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MIKE POTEKHEN SIGNS WITH P.D.R. FT. COLLINS, COLO. (May 2, 2001)-Performance Development Racing has recently signed Mike Potekhen, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz. as the driver of their second team car for the remainder of the 2001 season. P.D.R. team manager, Steve Wulff is extremely pleased with testing r ... Continue reading
MIKE POTEKHEN SIGNS WITH P.D.R.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MIKE POTEKHEN SIGNS WITH P.D.R. FT. COLLINS, COLO. (May 2, 2001)-Performance Development Racing has recently signed Mike Potekhen, 21, of Phoenix, Ariz. as the driver of their second team car for the remainder of the 2001 season. P.D.R. team manager, Steve Wulff is extremely pleased with testing r ... Continue reading
POWERS MOTORSPORTS DODGE HEARTBREAK IN THEHEARTLAND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Richard J Weber Racing Consultants Inc. (561) 745-9366 Richiehd@aol.com CLAYTON GA (May 8,2001) - Powers Motorsports was excited about unveiling their new paint scheme on the #55 Dodge truck this past weekend at Saint Louis, Gateway Inte ... Continue reading
POWERS MOTORSPORTS DODGE HEARTBREAK IN THEHEARTLAND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Richard J Weber Racing Consultants Inc. (561) 745-9366 Richiehd@aol.com CLAYTON GA (May 8,2001) - Powers Motorsports was excited about unveiling their new paint scheme on the #55 Dodge truck this past weekend at Saint Louis, Gateway Inte ... Continue reading
Rebates and Incentives From AIC
Consumer cash only available in lieu of special financing, unless otherwise noted Make/Model Amount 24Mo 36Mo 48Mo 60Mo Exp Date Comments Special Financing BUICK If vehicle is not listed, no plan currently in effect. 2001 Century $1,250 0.00% 0.00% 3.90% 4.90% 5/31/01 - 2001 LeSabre $1,000 2.90% 2.90% 3.90% 4.90% 10/1/ ... Continue reading
3M Declares Quarterly Dividend
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 8 3M today announced a quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share, payable June 12 to shareholders of record on May 18. This is the 339th consecutive quarterly dividend on 3M stock. As of March 31, the company had 395,914,198 common shares outstanding and 128,821 shareholders of record. ... Continue reading
CE Retail Launched for Chevrolet Dealer Groups
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 8 CE Retail has begun operations to assist Chevrolet local dealer groups in growing consumer traffic and sales. Building on the success of General Motors' initial pilot phase, CE Retail is the result of efforts by GM and its dealers to work together in the local marketplace to increase share of v ... Continue reading
Hydro Environmental Resources, Inc. - Vehicle Runs
LAS VEGAS, May 8 Hydro Environmental Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HYER) has successfully tested and run an experimental automobile in its laboratories. The vehicle was connected to an existing external ECHFR system and run stationary. The Company is now building a modified system to be housed in the vehicle for ... Continue reading
Mace Security International, Inc.
"NOTICE OF CONFERENCE CALL" First Quarter Ended March 31, 2001 Operating Results Friday, May 11, 2001 11:00 AM EDT Conference Call No. (888) 868-9083 MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 8 Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") will conduct a conference call on Friday, May 11, 2001 at 11:00 AM EDT. The conference call number is ... Continue reading
LE MANS, France, May 8 Following a 71-year absence, Bentley Motors has returned to the fabled Circuit du Mans in grand fashion, as its two EXP Speed 8 LM GT prototypes finished Test Weekend in third and seventh places, recording a best lap of 3min 34sec for the Number 7 car and 3min 36sec for Number 8. Running all day ... Continue reading
DETROIT--May 8, 2001--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a leading publicly traded automotive retailer and a member of the FORTUNE 500, will hold its Annual Stockholders Meeting at the offices of UnitedAuto Group, Inc., One Harmon Plaza, 9th Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey, on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at 9:00 a.m., local time. In co ... Continue reading
Woodside and Team Walker Motorsports Hope Home Track Experience Brings First Winston West Win
Contacts: Donna Walker Team Walker Motorsports 818/255-3468 dwwteam@aol.com Barbara Evans Evans MMPR 818/920-0527 evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOODSIDE AND TEAM WALKER MOTORSPORTS HOPE HOME TRACK EXPERIENCE BRINGS FIRST WINSTON WEST WIN May 8, 2001 (North Hollywood, Calif.) - Sean Woodside, driver of t ... Continue reading
Infomedia and Hyundai Sign Five Year Global Data License
International automotive industry I.T. developer, Infomedia Ltd, today announced the signing of a five year global data license agreement with Hyundai Mobis for supply of its flagship electronic parts selling system (EPC), Microcat., to Hyundai dealers around the world. "Our good association with Hyundai in Australia, ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Reports Results for Q3 and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2001
Edelbrock Corp. today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2001 third quarter and first nine months ended March 25, 2001. Edelbrock said that consumer concerns about the nation's overall economy, extended inclement weather across many areas of the country, and a sharp increase in operating costs related to Califo ... Continue reading
Delphi Receives 'E-Champion' Award From German Consultants
Delphi Automotive Systems announced today that it was selected by Roland Berger, a German business consulting company, as an "e-champion" for its successful efforts in addressing the impact of web-based technologies on its critical business processes. Delphi has been actively addressing e-business processes for the pas ... Continue reading
McLaren and Catalytic Solutions Form Strategic Testing Alliance
McLaren Performance Technologies and Catalytic Solutions, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a non-exclusive, strategic alliance for testing and support of catalytic converter products. Catalytic Solutions will house its Detroit-area Customer applications Engineering activity within McLaren Performance Te ... Continue reading
Sense Technologies Enters Agreement With DaimlerChrysler
Sense Technologies Inc., with worldwide manufacturing and marketing rights to the Guardian Alert(TM) microwave radar backup warning system, today announced it has entered a research and development agreement with DaimlerChrysler Corporation to jointly develop Doppler microwave-based intellectual property relating to au ... Continue reading
SideStep Steers Consumers to Accurate Rental Car Price Comparisons
SideStep (www.sidestep.com), a leading online travel service, today announced enhancements to the company's rental car pricing feature, making SideStep the first and only Internet travel search service to deliver full rental car pricing information to travelers. SideStep's car rental feature allows travelers to accurat ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Dello Italy Operations Honored With Toyota Quality Award
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , a leading global supplier to the automotive and commercial highway industries, announced today that its operations located in Dello, Italy has received the distinctive Achievement in Quality Award for the year 2000 from Toyota U.K. Representatives from Toyota presented the award. Hay ... Continue reading
GMAC and Syntel Sign Three-Year IT Services Agreement
Syntel, a global applications outsourcing and e-Business solutions firm, announced today it has signed a three-year, multi-million dollar information technology (IT) services agreement with General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors. Financial terms were not disclosed. The ... Continue reading
Ten Tips to Pass the Time in Traffic -- or Not End Up in Traffic At All
According to the Urban Mobility Report release this week, the average American spends 36 hours per year stuck in traffic, up from 11 hours in 1982. The study found the total congestion "bill" for the top 68 cities in 1999 came to $78 billion in lost worker productivity, 4.5 billion hours of wasted consumer time and 6.8 ... Continue reading
Jasper Engines & Transmissions to Sponsor First Ever Import Truck in the ARCA/Lincoln Welders Truck Series For Immediate Release Wednesday, May 09, 2001 Contact: Mike Pfau Jasper Engines & Transmissions 812-482-1041 (extension 2710) e-mail: mpfau@jasperengines.com Tom Schrader, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour
--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)-- Kingman, Ariz. WHAT: The 7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. A 3,000+ custom car caravan traveling over 2,400 miles, visiting nine cities in 10 days. ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Names Lough Vice President of Quality
TROY, Mich.--May 9, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced the appointment of Daniel Lough as Vice President of Quality for the Company's North American Automotive Interior Systems Group. In making today's announcement, Louis Gasperut, Chief Operating Officer -- North American Plastics, commented, "Lough br ... Continue reading
Honda Dealers Most Responsive, Others Struggle with Online Customers, According to Metricals Study
NEW YORK--May 9, 2001--Honda dealers ranked highest among 37 major automotive brands in online responsiveness according to a recent nationwide study. Metricals, a New York-based research company, unveiled the findings of its Inbox Challenge study today. The study evaluated auto dealership responsiveness based on 16,826 ... Continue reading
Lands' End and Cingular Wireless Team Up for ``Team Colors''
DODGEVILLE, Wis.--May 9, 2001--It's everywhere: billboards, busses, newspapers, even appearing in the Super Bowl and providing comic relief during CBS's Survivor series. Now, with the debut of a customized "Team Colors" apparel program from Lands' End, Cingular's logo is hitching a ride on more than 9,000 Cingular Wire ... Continue reading
MobileAria and go2 Announce Partnership To Deliver Location-Based Services to the Mobile Consumer
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--May 9, 2001-- Partnership Allows MobileAria to Provide the Most Widely Distributed Location-based Directory and Information Service to Motorists MobileAria, the leading developer of wireless multimedia services for the automobile, and go2(R), the world's first location-based directory and informa ... Continue reading
S&P Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Hitachi Capital JPY3.9B Certificates
TOKYO, May 9 Standard & Poor's today assigned its preliminary triple-'A' ratings to Hitachi Capital Corp.'s Auto Loan Trust Series 15 class 1-10 certificates (see list below). The preliminary ratings are based on information as of May 9, 2001. Subsequent information may result in final ratings that differ from the prel ... Continue reading
Stratasys Innovation Allows Polycarbonate Rapid Prototypes for Superior Functional Testing
MINNEAPOLIS--May 9, 2001--Rapid Prototyping systems maker, Stratasys, announced a significant advance in rapid prototyping with the introduction of its FDM Titan.(TM) The system creates prototypes from Polycarbonate material, which offers superior characteristics for functional testing. Stratasys also plans to offer tw ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--May 9, 2001--BREW 2001 Conference-- Telcontar, a leading provider of software and services for location-based solution companies, today announced its plans to introduce services for QUALCOMM's Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless(TM) (BREW(TM)) platform. Telcontar is demonstrating the first phase of the c ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, May 9 WEBcard marketing has captivated automobile marketers in South America, and in return, captured the attention of the Latin car-buying public. WEBcard Technologies, together with its licensed distributor, Axus Media, today announced that its customer, Mazda-Colombia, recorded a 30-percent increase in Ma ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio Show ... Continue reading
Allstate Acquires Sterling Collision Centers
The Allstate Corporation announced today that it has acquired Sterling Collision Centers Inc., a leader in the auto body repair industry. Sterling operates a network of 39 collision repair stores in seven states and nine metropolitan locations. "This acquisition is part of Allstate's effort to create a differentiated c ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reports First Quarter Results
Amerigon Incorporated announced that demand for the Company's proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system led to revenue of $2.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001, almost 2.5 times the prior year's first quarter revenue of $954,000. The net loss for the 2001 first quarter declined to $1.8 mil ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Performance System Drives Wheels Division into the Future
ArvinMeritor, Inc. recently launched a new continuous improvement process called the ArvinMeritor Performance System (AMPS). The system combines white shirt (people supportive practices) principles and continuous improvement manufacturing (lean) techniques from ArvinMeritor's Wheels Division and the former Arvin Total ... Continue reading
Court Denies Michelin's Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Bandag
Bandag, Incorporated announced that the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa has denied a preliminary injunction motion against Bandag, which had been filed by Michelin North America, Inc. The motion would have prevented Bandag and Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., from working together to provide ... Continue reading
Customer Loyalty Key to Automotive Profits
Ten out of 15 major automotive manufacturers had below-average shareholder returns in the last five years, compared to their respective capital markets around the world, while 15 of 18 Tier 1 suppliers also dropped below their capital market averages, according to a new study by Deloitte Research: Automotive Digital Lo ... Continue reading
Ford Selects Centor's XML Solution For Global Materials collaboration
Centor Software Corporation, an XML application provider of collaborative commerce solutions, today announced that Ford Motor Company has completed its pilot testing and is deploying into production the Centor Materials Identification and Validation application. Centor's patent-pending technology driving the Materials ... Continue reading
Joe Isuzu Sells More SUVs; Isuzu Retail SUV Sales Up Fifty Percent (MTD)
The recent economic climate has clearly not affected American Isuzu Motors Inc., evidenced by the company's astounding 50% increase in its SUV retail sales for April 2001, as compared to April 2000 month-end reports. And that's no lie. Many factors have contributed to the strong sales including Isuzu's increased public ... Continue reading
Motorola Announces New Family of Intelligent Power Switches
Higher reliability for instrumentation and body control may be achieved by automakers with the replacement of traditional electromechanical relays by an electronic solution that is flexible, cost effective and intelligent. E-SWITCH is the ideal answer for today's automakers seeking reduced cost, weight, and size for el ... Continue reading
Oilgear Reports First Quarter Results
The Oilgear Company today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. The manufacturer of fluid power components, systems and electronic controls posted sales of $21,541,000 for the first quarter of 2001, compared to sales of $24,465,000 for the same period in 2000. Net earnings were $187,00 ... Continue reading
Sales Ahead of Plan for the CarMax Group
CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. today raised its earnings expectations for the quarter ending May 31, 2001, reflecting above plan sales growth through the first two months of the quarter. CarMax expects first quarter net earnings per CarMax Group share in the range of 21 cents to 23 cents, compared with 13 cents in the q ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Miller decides to skip Indy due to Atlanta crash
May 9, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Veteran Indy Racing driver Dr. Jack Miller announced May 8 that he will not participate in the 85th Indianapolis 500, instead concentrating on his recovery from a concussion suffered in a racing crash last month. Miller was one of 11 drivers involved in a crash during the zMAX 500 Indy Racing ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Cheever, Goodyear pick up speed in third day of practice at Indy
May 9, 2001 Indianapolis, IN (May 9, 2001) - For the third consecutive day, Cheever Indy Racing teammates Eddie Cheever Jr. and Scott Goodyear ran strongly in the top ten in practice for the 85th Indianapolis 500 on May 27. Cheever entered the 223mph bracket with a lap of 40.3323 seconds (223.146 mph) in his #51 Excite ... Continue reading
Quotes from Day 3 of 85th Indianapolis 500 practice - May 8
May 9, 2001 FELIPE GIAFFONE: "We went pretty good this morning, and then we developed an electrical problem. The car felt good. We went 219 mph on two old tires. We put on new tires, but then we had the problem. We tried to fix it over lunch hour, but we could never solve it so we'll come back tomorrow." (About his cha ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Cheever stays consistent at Indy
May 9, 2001 Indianapolis, Ind. (May 8, 2001) -- Infiniti driver Eddie Cheever Jr. has proven to be very consistent in practice this week for the Indianapolis 500. His fifth place position on the timing charts today, with a 223.146 mph lap, makes him the only driver to place in the top five each day of the first three d ... Continue reading
CART responds to Texas Motor Speedway legal action
May 9, 2001 The following Championship Auto Racing Teams statement is in regard to legal action filed Tuesday, May 8 by Texas Motor Speedway: CART has learned that a legal action has been filed against it by Texas Motor Speedway. Apparently the complaint stems from CART's postponing of the Firestone Firehawk 600 April ... Continue reading
USAC: 'Trifecta' at IRP would make Gamester number 5
May 9, 2001 It hasn't happened in 15 years! No driver has been able to string together three consecutive victories in the tough Coors Light Silver Bullet Series since Jack Hewitt in 1986! A victory in Saturday night's "Coca-Cola 100" at Indianapolis Raceway Park would make Russ Gamester only the fifth driver in the 31- ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Burton, Stoddard look forward to Mother's Day break
May 9, 2001 The NASCAR Winston Cup Series takes its second of three breaks this weekend, but the season still has six months remaining and teams will have to race on 26 of 27 weekends beginning with The Winston May 19. Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 99 Citgo SUPERGARD Taurus, and the rest of his team finished fourth in ... Continue reading
USAC: Elliott seeks initial 'Tony Hulman Classic' trophy May 19
May 9, 2001 Tony Elliott of Kokomo, Ind. still has an open place in his trophy case. He's holding it for the "Tony Hulman Classic" trophy he hopes to snare for the first time when the 31st running of the USAC Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car race unfolds May 19 at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track. Eight of Tony's 11 p ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green moves within striking distance of points lead
May 9, 2001 Jeff Green, after a sixth-place finish in Richmond last week, has once again moved within striking distance of points leader Kevin Harvick heading into this weekend's race at New Hampshire International Speedway. Green was one of several drivers to take part in a two-day open test session at Lowe's Motor Sp ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Crawford excited about running at Darlington for first time
May 9, 2001 The Craftsman Truck Series will visit historic Darlington Raceway this weekend for the inaugural Darlington 200, the first time the Series has raced in the Carolinas since the 1996 event at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Veteran Ford driver Rick Crawford, coming off of his best performance of the season last we ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Lepage will fill in for Spencer at New Hampshire
May 9, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C., (May 9, 2001) – Phoenix Racing announced today that driver Kevin Lepage will fill in for #1 Yellow Racing driver Jimmy Spencer in Saturday’s CVS Pharmacy 200 Busch Grand National Series event at New Hampshire International Speedway. Spencer is taking the weekend off to attend hi ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Historic Formula One Cars Grace Sears Point
May 9, 2001 SONOMA, Calif. (May 9, 2001) - Thirty of the world's premier race cars that once competed for motor racing's holy grail - the FIA Formula One World Championship - will provide the spark at the 15th annual Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races at Sears Point Raceway, May 18-20. The Wine ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Fedewa looks to be a repeat winner at New Hampshire
May 9, 2001 "Anytime drivers win a race at a track, that track instantly becomes one the their favorites. We won last year at New Hampshire and that track is now one of my favorites. I like going back as the defending race winner and hope to be the track's first two-time winner."- Tim Fedewa Tim Fedewa's Thoughts On Ne ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Practice Quotes from Day Two, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
May 9, 2001 ROGER PENSKE: "It's wet. Everything is rolling along fine." RON HEMELGARN: "Both cars ran well. We got the second car out before the rain. We are trying different setups. We played with cars, ran in the wind. ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Track Side Live Assists Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation
May 9, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Track Side Live, the new premium service from Oval Track News (www.ovaltracknews.net), is donating $10 to the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation from all new $25 subscriptions to its service that it receives between April 16 and May 27, the date of the 85th annual Indy 500. Through multiple dai ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Dayton Indy Lights Championship News & Notes
May 9, 2001 DETROIT - Sunday's victory in the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix at Nazareth Speedway by reigning Dayton Indy Lights champion Scott Dixon brought graduates of the "Official Development Series" of CART further into record-setting territory in FedEx Championship Series competition. In addition to becoming the young ... Continue reading
NASCAR HISTORY: The Great Cars; Ford Thunderbird
May 9, 2001 DEARBORN, Mich. -Thunderbird was a fast classic. And a fast classic. Car enthusiasts took to its styling as quickly as Thunderbird took to racing on the beaches of Daytona, the salt flats of Utah and the race tracks of NASCAR. Ford introduced the two-seat "personal car" in 1955 and by the next year was the ... Continue reading
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