NASCAR WCUP: Stewart returns to Dover as the 'Dominator'
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel Tony Stewart ATLANTA - If one were to look at Tony Stewart's track record in 2000, the race that made the biggest impact on Stewart's season was the MBNA Platinum 400 at Dover (Del.) ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Davey Hamilton wins Scott Brayton driver's trophy
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Indy Racing League veteran Davey Hamilton won the Scott Brayton Driver's Trophy during the Indianapolis 500 Victory Celebration on May 27 at Indianapolis. Hamilton, from Las Vegas, received the annual award for best exemplifying t ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ricky Rudd heads to Dover still searching for victory
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 One-third of the way through the 2001 season, Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 28 Texaco/Havoline Taurus, sits in fifth place in the NASCAR Winston Cup points standings. Through the year's first 12 races, Rudd has collected three top-five and eight ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Dover's concrete a welcome feeling for Jason Keller
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 This weekend's Busch Series race at Dover Downs International Speedway marks the series' return to a concrete racing surface, a challenge that the teams last faced at Nashville Superspeedway. It's a welcome return for Jason Keller, who is in the ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Scott Goodyear improving; Takes first steps at Indinapolis hospital
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Indy Racing Northern Light Series driver Scott Goodyear will remain in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for two or three more days after suffering a fractured lower back in an accident during the Indianapolis 500. Goodyear was i ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon hopes to 'tear' up Dover in front of sponsor's home state crowd
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 Jeff Gordon DOVER, Del. - Jeff Gordon wants to return to his "old" ways at Dover Downs International Speedway entering this Sunday's MBNA Platinum 400. In a span of 11 races at Dover from June of 1994 to June of 1999, the 29-year-old Gordon fini ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Goodyear takes first steps toward recovery
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 Indianapolis, IN - Cheever Indy Racing driver Scott Goodyear, who suffered a compression fracture of his L1 vertebra during the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, will remain in Indianapolis' Methodist Hospital for the next two to three days. Goodyear, ... Continue reading
CART: Team Target ready to repeat in Milwaukee
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 West Allis, Wis. -- Team Target heads north to the Milwaukee Mile this weekend hoping to duplicate last year's performance by Juan Montoya. The former Team Target pilot gave the team its first CART victory of the 2000 season with a masterful per ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa ready for 'long stretch' or summer racing action
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 "I am really looking forward to the stretch of races coming up this summer. We're getting ready for a lot of tracks where we have been able to perform well. We visit a number of one-mile tracks, plus Watkins Glen where this team excels. We reall ... Continue reading
NHRA: Pep Boys named title sponsor of 50th Anniversary Nationals at Pomona
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. - Pep Boys Parts, Tires, Accessories, and Service has reached an agreement with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to become the title sponsor of the NHRA 50th Anniversary Nationals, the first nighttime drag race in Souther ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Success Comes Naturally for Matt Kenseth at Dover
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 Kenseth's Performance Summary at Dover Downs: NASCAR Winston Cup Series: Date: 6/4/00 Start:26 Finish:2 Laps:400/400 Money Won: $119, 755 Status: Running Date: 9/23/00 Start: 31 Finish:12 Laps: 399/400 Money Won: $64,440 Status: Running Date: 9/ ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller Wants A Repeat Performance At Dover Downs
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 BOISE, Idaho --- With five career wins in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division, Jason Keller has many memorable moments. Although his win in New Hampshire was an emotional win, the one that sticks out in his mind most is his June 6, ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Snares Sixth at Indy and Third at Charlotte in Double Duty II
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 Tony Stewart CONCORD, N.C. - In just under eight hours on Sunday, Tony Stewart logged 1,100 racing miles by completing the full distance in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. In his second attempt at Double Duty since 1999, Stewart fini ... Continue reading
USAC: Beechler enters Knoxville's NAPA 'Hawkeye Hundred'
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 Indianapolis 500 veteran Donnie Beechler of Springfield, Ill. is the latest entrant for this weekend's NAPA "Hawkeye Hundred" USAC Coors Light Silver Bullet race at the Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway. Beechler, the fifth-fastest qualifier for this yea ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Sadler at the 'Monster Mile' could be the key
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 Elliott Sadler DOVER, DE: This week, Wood Brothers Racing will prepare Elliott Sadler the same car with which he won Bristol earlier this year. Both the banking, 24 degrees in the turns, and the concrete racing surface make Dover Downs and Brist ... Continue reading
USAC: Anderson Sprint Car Race Rescheduled for August 17
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 30, 2001 The Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series, rained out in Wednesday night's attempt to compete at the Anderson (Ind.) Speedway, will return to the 1/4-mile paved oval on Friday night, August 17. the racing program will again feature a 50-lap main ... Continue reading
Alamo Opens Downtown Edmonton Location
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--May 29, 2001--On June 1, 2001, Alamo, a division of ANC Rental Corporation , will open its first downtown Edmonton location in the center of the city's business and hotel district at 9943 Jasper Avenue. Situated next door to the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, the new location is a short walk from the ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 29 The Chrysler Group will offer current and potential Jeep(R) and Chrysler owners a unique driving experience in 11 cities throughout the country from May 17 through October 28. In Houston, the events will take place at the Sam Houston Parkway, May 31 - June 3. The Jeep 101 and the Chrysler Pr ... Continue reading
Commonwealth To Auction Vehicles June 15
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 29 PA Department of General Services (DGS) Secretary Gary E. Crowell today announced that the state will auction 200 used state vehicles at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, in the Commonwealth Garage at 2221 Forster St., Harrisburg. A variety of vehicles will be on the auction block, including: Chevrolet ... Continue reading
Elite Connects With Mexico; PageTrack Coverage Expanded to Major Mexican Cities
FREEPORT, Texas--May 29, 2001--Elite Logistics Inc. (OTCBB:ELOG) a leader in the growing telematics industry, today announced that it has successfully completed connectivity requirements with wireless communications carriers in Mexico. The links to Movil Access and SkyTel de Mexico will enable the sale of Elite's PageT ... Continue reading
News from Kenworth: Microsoft Mobile Experience Tour
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Microsoft Mobile Experience Tour Uses Kenworth T2000 To Deliver Mobile Computing Message KIRKLAND, Wash., May 29, 2001 - Kenworth Truck Company is helping Microsoft Corp. bring the Microsoft Mobile Experience Tour to 11 major ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 29, 2001-- System improves braking, handling, ride and overall vehicle durability Oshkosh Truck Corporation has expanded application of its patented TAK-4(TM) independent suspension system within the fire and emergency market. Due to customer demand since the introduction of the TAK-4 system in March ... Continue reading
Paladin Howitzer Technical Support Contract Awarded to TRW by U.S. Army
CARSON, Calif.--May 29, 2001--Following the successful integration last December of its battlefield digitization system into the U.S. Army's Paladin howitzer, TRW Inc. has received a five-year delivery order contract, with a potential value up to $50 million, to provide electronic systems technical services for the how ... Continue reading
Providata Automotive and Mavel Form Global Automotive Strategic Alliance
PARIS and ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 29 Today, Providata Automotive and Mavel S.A. announced the formation of a global strategic alliance to combine the operations, products and services of the two companies. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan U.S.A., Providata Automotive is a leading provider of automotive market intelli ... Continue reading
REPEAT/Future Carz, Inc. Appoints Ellis H. Rubenstein as Chairman and CEO
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 29, 2001--The Board of Directors of Future Carz, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FCZIE) has appointed Ellis H. Rubenstein as the new Chairman of the Board and CEO of the company. In reaching this arrangement, Future Carz, Inc. and Mr. Rubenstein signed a term sheet. Mr. Rubenstein is an experienced executive w ... Continue reading
Starcraft Corporation Completes Sale of Van Operation to Centurion Vehicles
GOSHEN, Ind.--May 29, 2001--Starcraft Corporation (OTCBB:STCR) today confirmed that they have completed the sale of the Starcraft van conversion operation to Centurion Vehicles of White Pigeon, Michigan, under terms of an agreement announced earlier this month. In conjunction with this transaction the Company will file ... Continue reading
Visteon Takes to the Road With Industry's First Self-Contained NVH Portable Testing Facility
DEARBORN, Mich., May 29 Visteon Corporation today unveiled the industry's first self-contained Portable NVH Dynamometer. This transportable facility can perform comprehensive driveline noise and vibration tests virtually anywhere. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) This unique portable se ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--May 29, 2001--VitalStream Inc., a leading provider of customized solutions for digital broadcasting, and WhiteLight Productions, a full service production company, today announced that they provided production and streaming services for Garrett's quarterly company meeting. The company meeting was distri ... Continue reading
National Carrier First on Portal to Provide Real Time Binding of Auto Insurance Policies SAN FRANCISCO, May 29 Esurance Inc., a national quote-to-claims Internet-based provider of personal auto insurance, today announced an agreement with ebix.com Inc., , the world's most comprehensive insurance portal. Under the terms ... Continue reading
LTV Corporation and United Steelworkers of America Leaders Meet to Continue Discussions
CLEVELAND, May 29 The LTV Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: LTVCQ) and the United Steelworkers of America announced today that senior executives of the Company and senior officials of the Union had met to discuss a number of important issues. The parties characterized the discussions as, "frank and constructive." They p ... Continue reading
Nobuhiko Kawamoto to Address Ricardo International Conference In Brighton, England on June 12
BELLEVILLE, Mich., May 29 Nobuhiko Kawamoto, KBE, former president and current board member of the Honda Motor Company, heads a list of leading automotive industry experts who will address delegates at this year's Ricardo International Conference, to be held in Brighton, England at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel o ... Continue reading
TransPro, Inc. Announces Appointment of Richard Wisot as Chief Financial Officer
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 29, 2001--TransPro, Inc. today announced the appointment of Richard A. Wisot as Chief Financial Officer effective June 6, 2001. He succeeds Timothy E. Coyne, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who has resigned effective June 6, 2001 to accept a senior financial position at another company ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Park Hopes To Extend Top-10 Busch Streak At Dover
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Steve Park and his #31 Whelen Monte Carlo teammates at Ted Marsh Racing race in Dover on Saturday hoping to extend a pretty impressive streak. Park and the part-time team have posted finishes of 7th at Darlington, 9th at Richmond, and 5th at New ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hamilton Gets Another Finish at Lowes; Brings Home Chevy in One Piece
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In the endurance race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Bobby Hamilton drove the No. 55 Chevrolet to 24th in the Coca-Cola 600, another top-25 finish in the 2001 season. At the start of the 400-lap event, Bobby moved up thr ... Continue reading
SCCA: Galati takes Lime Rock win and the Speedvision GT point lead
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 LAKEVILLE, Conn.- Michael Galati, of N. Olmstead, Ohio, jumped into the lead of the SCCA Pro Racing Speedvision World Challenge GT Championship Round Four race at Lime Rock Park and never looked back to take the win and the points lead. Jimmy Ad ... Continue reading
USAC: Rain postpones Foyt's race to September 28
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Rain forced back-to-back postponements of A.J. Foyt's True Value "Hulman Hundred" at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis May 25 and 26 and the race has now been rescheduled for Friday night, September 28. The race, now scheduled as the ... Continue reading
USAC: Rains interrupt scheduled races at Anderson, Rossburg
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 The 250th USAC race at historic Indianapolis Raceway Park is scheduled for Saturday night, June 9, featuring the Stoops Freightliner Sprint Cars, which endured a pair of rainouts this past weekend. Wednesday night's "USAC 50" at the Anderson, In ... Continue reading
USAC: Eric Gordon scores third victory at Anderson
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Eric Gordon of Indianapolis, Ind. became a three-time winner of the prestigious Pay Less/Delco Remy "Little 500" USAC Sprint Car race at the Anderson (Ind.) Speedway in a 500-lap race which started on Saturday night and ended just after 1 am Sun ... Continue reading
USAC: Kahne is first repeat 'Night Before' winner since Jeff Gordon
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Kasey Kahne of Enumclaw, Wash. led all 50 laps on Sunday night's 56th "Night Before the 500" Classic National Midget Car race at Indianapolis (Ind.) Raceway Park. The victory was his second in a row in the series and elevated him to third in the ... Continue reading
USAC: Starks takes Carson City 100
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 John Starks of Puyallup, Wash. gave the Evergreen State a clean sweep of USAC Midget Car activity over the weekend, taking Saturday night's 100-lap Western feature event at Carson Tahoe Champion Speedway in Carson City, Nev. Fellow Washington dr ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Joe Ruttman looks for good run at Dover Downs
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 A Look at the Past: Joe Ruttman will be looking to build on his resume of good runs at Dover Downs International Speedway this weekend, when he tries to win his second race in a row in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Last year, a broken steer ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Ribbs looks for good things at Dover after best career finish at PPIR
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Best Career Finish: Willy T. Ribbs and the No. 8 Bobby Hamilton Racing Dodge Motorsports Team recorded their best finish, 13th position, of the 2001 season last week in the Jelly Belly 200, at Pikes Peak International Raceway. It was the team's ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Dyson Team Sweeps Twin Sprints at Lime Rock
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 LAKEVILLE, Conn. -- The Grand American Road Racing Association tried something new at Lime Rock Park today, splitting their Rolex Sports Car Series race into two separate legs for the powerful prototype divisions. The result was a pair of runawa ... Continue reading
NHRA: Defending champ Panella among contenders for Pro Stock title at Route 66
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - As Bob Panella stares intently at the two NHRA Winston championship trophies on his mantle, he can rest comfortably knowing that picking up a third is only a matter of consistency. And during the last two seasons, no Pro Stock Tru ... Continue reading
NHRA: Tony Pedregon fighting his way back towards the top
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - The 2001 season started off pretty good for Tony Pedregon. Then it took a turn for the worst. After posting a runner-up finish at the season-opening AutoZone Winternationals in Pomona, Calif., the 36-year-old suffered four straigh ... Continue reading
SCCA: Kleinubing takes Lime Rock, Extends Speedvision Touring Car points lead
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 LAKEVILLE, Conn. - Pierre Kleinubing extended his SCCA Pro Racing Speedvision World Challenge Touring Car Championship points lead with a dominating flag-to-flag win at Monday's Lime Rock Park Grand Prix. Don Salama, of Avon, Conn., and Neal Sap ... Continue reading
NHRA: Summer Heat Brings Different Strategy for Teams at Route 66
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - While most of the attention during the early stages of the 2001 NHRA Winston Drag Racing campaign has focused on high-powered performances, teams will shift their concentration to more serious matters as the season drifts into the ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 'Greg Moore' Rookie of the Year Points Following Round Six
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Pos. Driver, Car Pts. 1 Peter Gray (R), VDF 79 2 Tom Dyer (R), VDF 75 3 Doug Bell (R), VDF 72 4 Paul Dana (R), VDF 69 5 Jason LaPoint (R), VDF 66 6 Mike Potekhen (R), VDF 51 7 Vanina Ickx (R), VDF 47 8 Alexander Figge (R), VDF 38 9 Enzo Potolicc ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 National Championship Points Following Round Six
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Pos. Driver, Car Pts. Purse 1 Billy Asaro, VDF 139 $21,000 2 Arie Luyendyk Jr., VDF 98 $5,400 3 Memo Rojas, VDF 96 $6,125 4 Jeff Harrison, VDF 81 $4,700 5 Piero Rodarte, VDF 79 $8,625 6 Peter Gray (R), VDF 79 $4,050 7 Tom Dyer (R), VDF 75 $3,750 ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 Road To Indy Oval Crown Points Following Round Three
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Pos. Driver, Car Pts. Purse 1 Billy Asaro, VDF 78 $9,000 2 Jeff Harrison, VDF 59 $3,825 3 Piero Rodarte, VDF 54 $6,875 4 Tommy Constantine, VDF 50 $3,750 5 Arie Luyendyk Jr., VDF 49 $2,700 6 Memo Rojas, VDF 44 $1,825 7 Peter Gray (R), VDF 39 $2, ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth Battles Back to Respectable Finish in Coke 600
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 CONCORD, NC -- Matt Kenseth and the No. 17 DEWALT Power Tools team started the Coca Cola 600 from the 40th position. Kenseth had a disappointing qualifying run setting the stage for a challenge to get to the front. "We changed everything possibl ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Electrical problems foils Cheever's bid for second Indy 500 title
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 Indianapolis, IN - Eddie Cheever Jr. started 25th in his #51 Excite@Home Infiniti and ran as high as 11th during Sunday's 85th running of the Indianapolis 500 before an electrical problem thwarted his bid for a second Indy 500 title. The 1998 In ... Continue reading
USAC: Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Carson City
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 29, 2001 USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR RACE RESULTS: May 26, 2001 – Carson City, Nevada – Carson Tahoe Champion Speedway (Co-sanctioned by BCRA) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. John Starks, 55, Starks-12.310; 2. Josh Wise, 94, Wise-12.440; 3. Marc DeBeaumont, 4 ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, May 29 All 2002 Porsche(R) 911(R) Carrera(R) models arriving in dealerships this September will sport a larger, more powerful engine and a new look inspired by the 911 Turbo supercar. These models include the 911 Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet and the all-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and Cabriolet models. For ... Continue reading
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Vintage Corvettes Still Winners At 44
For most spectators at the recent vintage car road races at Sears Point International Raceway in the wine country of Northern California it was an opportunity to spend a day in the sun and peruse race cars that were popular during bygone eras. ... Continue reading
Collectible Volvo P1800 '61 TO '73
The reason I always carry a small camera is that I never know when I might spot an old friend in a parking lot. A few weeks ago, I came across an early 60s Volvo P1800 sports coupe and the car touched off a minor flood of memories. ... Continue reading
Premium Services Drive Revenues in North American Road Freight Market
Shipping clients are willing to pay for faster, more reliable deliveries with expanded tracking capabilities. Consequently, road freight firms that offer expedited, guaranteed deliveries and other premium services will have a key advantage in the marketplace. New analysis by Frost & Sullivan (www.transportation.frost.c ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Lead Consumers to Consider Ways to Improve Fuel Efficiency
As the busy summer driving season begins and gas prices are expected to rise well above $2 per gallon in some regions, consumers are finding out that it is now more important then ever to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. Pep Boys , would like to remind drivers that there are ways to keep vehicles in top s ... Continue reading
Guardian Technologies Merger Update
Guardian Technologies International, Inc., announced that the President of merger candidate Vairex Corporation has been selected as Chairman of the F-Cells 2001 Fuel Cell Conference to be held in London, England on August 30-31, 2001. The conference is sponsored by the International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC) ... Continue reading
Astris Energi Sets First U.S. Showing of Its Fuel Cell-Powered Golf Car
Minnesota's Governor Jesse Ventura, other state and federal government officials, along with advocates of clean transportation and alternative fuels, will witness this Thursday the first U.S. demonstration of the world's only fuel cell-powered golf car, which can also drive a wide range of small vehicles. Developed by ... Continue reading
ACD Systems in License Deal With DaimlerChrysler
ACD Systems International Inc. , the digital imaging company, today announced that DaimlerChrysler A.G. , the third largest automotive company in the world, purchased over 10,000 licenses of ACDSee, the company's flagship product, for MTC (Mercedes Technology Center). The sale was initiated by Megasoft, ACD Systems' lo ... Continue reading
Fairchild Semiconductor Updates Second Quarter 2001 Outlook
Fairchild Semiconductor International today announced it maintained its guidance for second quarter 2001 revenues. "During our first quarter earnings conference call about six weeks ago, we guided analysts to expect our revenues to be flat to down five percent sequentially from the first quarter. Our current view is th ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Amodel PPA Used for New ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
-- A new antilock braking system (ABS) wheel speed sensor developed by Hi-Stat Manufacturing is using a grade of Amodel(R) polyphthalamide from BP Amoco Polymers to meet tough performance criteria. The sensor is a cap assembly that mounts on the end of the wheel bearing and provides wheel speed data to the ABS computer ... Continue reading
Amodel PPA Used for New ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Sensitive Electronics Protected by Tough Material
Asset Caption: Hi-Stat Manufacturing uses Amodel (R) PPA from BP Amoco Polymers for this ABS wheel speed sensor to help protect sensitive electronics. Asset Caption: Download the BP Amoco logo here. Asset Caption: Press ReleaseAsset Description: Word document Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo/Logo is available in a ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 29, 2001--Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the "Company") announced today that it completed a placement of 318 million ordinary shares in the Company at a price of HK$2.2 (US$0.28), a 4.97% discount to the previous ten-day average. The placement was equivalent to 9.5% of the existing share ca ... Continue reading
DynaMotive Partners with Orenda Turbines To Supply Integrated Power Packages
VANCOUVER, May 29 - DynaMotive Technologies Corporation (OTCBB: DYMTF) announced today that its European subsidiary, DynaMotive Europe Limited has entered into a formal Collaboration Agreement, whereby Orenda will supply a 2.5 MW GT 2500 pyrolysis liquid fired gas turbine generator package and auxiliaries. DynaMotive a ... Continue reading
FreeMarkets and SPX Corporation Expand Relationship
PITTSBURGH--May 29, 2001-- Global multi-industry company licenses FreeMarkets(R) QuickSource(TM) solution to create own online markets for goods and services FreeMarkets, Inc. , the leading B2B Global Marketplace and eSourcing solutions provider, today announced that SPX Corporation , a global multi-industry company, h ... Continue reading
Future Carz, Inc. Appoints Ellis H. Rubenstein as Chairman and CEO
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 29, 2001--The Board of Directors of Future Carz, Inc. has appointed Ellis H. Rubenstein as the new Chairman of the Board and CEO of the company. In reaching this arrangement, Future Carz, Inc. and Mr. Rubenstein signed a term sheet. Mr. Rubenstein is an experienced executive with a proven record ... Continue reading
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GDT and RESPONSE Create Business Alliance to Develop Wireless Application Services
LEBANON, N.H.--May 29, 2001--Geographic Data Technology, Inc. (GDT) and RESPONSE Services Center, LLC today announced a business alliance to support delivery of telematics services to virtually any device that can communicate data and provide location, including smart phones, wireless personal digital assistants and ve ... Continue reading
Hurricanes: The Drive Before the Storm
Progressive Insurance Offers Florida Drivers Tips for Protecting Their Vehicles from Hurricane Damage TAMPA, Fla., May 29 Hurricane season officially starts on June 1. If your hometown is in the path of a storm, are you prepared to evacuate? It's easy to forget about safeguarding your vehicle, but that car, minivan or ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., May 29 In the interest of maximizing accessibility for the media and investment community, McLaren Performance Technologies has created a new telephone hotline for toll-free access to its Michigan headquarters: 866-GET McLAREN. Communications coordinators Cher Van Dyke and Candy Rees will address news m ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--May 29, 2001--Siliconix Inc. , an 80.4 percent-owned subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. , Tuesday announced the release of several new power MOSFETs that give designers more control over the thermal environment in automotive and portable computing applications. A new temperature-sensing Tren ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--May 29, 2001--Siliconix Inc. , an 80.4 percent-owned subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. , Tuesday announced the release of several new power MOSFETs that give designers more control over the thermal environment in automotive and portable computing applications. A new temperature-sensing Tren ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Joins NHRA 50th Anniversary Nationals as Title Sponsor
GLENDORA, Calif.--May 29, 2001--Pep Boys , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced that it has agreed to become the title sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) 50th Anniversary Nationals, to be held July 5-7 at Pomona Raceway. With the addition of ... Continue reading
S&P Asgns Prlm Rtgs to Mitsui Leasing ABS Trust Certs
TOKYO, Japan--Standard & Poor's--May 29, 2001-- Standard & Poor's today assigned its preliminary triple-'A' ratings to MLD Trust Series 7 JPY20.7 billion certificates. The transaction is backed by a pool of lease receivables originated by Mitsui Leasing & Development Ltd. The preliminary ratings are based on informatio ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.--May 29, 2001--Logica today announced that its North American Automotive unit has been appointed as a preferred information technology solution provider to Ford Motor Company . "Logica was selected as a strategic business partner, because we can provide a unique blend of IT services built on a 19-year r ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 29 It was fun, fun, fun 'til Ford took the T- bird away four years ago. Successive generations of the legendary Thunderbird had lost the charm of the original two-seater, but now a new 'bird is back and the 2002 retro-roadster promises to be one of the big hits of the upcoming model-year. Does it live up t ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif., May 29 UGS , today announces that the Tokyo Metal Stamping Association has selected Solid Edge as its mechanical 3D CAD software system to quickly teach 3-D CAD courses under the national Information Technology (IT) training program initiated by the Japanese government. The IT training program is held ... Continue reading
TRW Honored for Outstanding E-Business Performance
CLEVELAND--May 29, 2001--TRW Inc. has received the "e-Champion Award" from Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and the European trade magazine Automobil-Produktion for outstanding performance in implementation of e-Business solutions in the automotive industry. The company received the award during a ceremony at Automob ... Continue reading
VIP Introduces A New Edition of CarsAndHotels.com
Consumers and VIP Hotel and Car Rental Portfolio to Benefit CALGARY, May 28 - VIP International, a proven business generator for hotels and car rental companies around the globe through Internet and Global Distribution System (GDS) electronic distribution and marketing services, and wholly owned subsidiary of HARS Syst ... Continue reading
Marriott Rewards announces the 25K
Free Vacations and Merchandise Come Even Faster When Choosing Marriott This Summer WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Marriott Rewards announces the 25K Bonus promotion, offering its members bigger rewards and faster, free vacations when choosing the Marriott family of hotels this summer. From June 15, 2001, through September 15, 2 ... Continue reading
Fodor's and Navigation Technologies Participate in First Travel Guide Product for North America
NEW YORK--May 29, 2001-- Fodor's plus NAVTECH(R) map data add up to a personal tour guide for BMW owners Fodor's and Navigation Technologies Corp. (NTC) have recently introduced the first digital travel guide product for in-vehicle navigation systems in North America. The product is now standard in all navigation syste ... Continue reading
Navidec Sells Portion of Holdings in CarPoint, Inc.
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 29 Navidec, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative e-business solutions and services reported the sale of 12,258,300 shares of common stock of CarPoint, Inc. to CP.com Holdings, Inc., an affiliate of Microsoft Corporation. Net proceeds of the sale were $6.9 million. Navidec will continue ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces New Organizational Structure
SOUTHFIELD, MI -- Federal-Mogul Corp. CEO Frank Macher and President and Chief Operating Officer Chip McClure have announced a new organizational structure for Federal-Mogul reflective of the company's product line priorities. "Our organizational structure and management processes will be globally focused with defined ... Continue reading
SCHATZ DOMINATES OUTLAWS, HEARN DOES SAME IN MODIFIEDS
The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars made their annual stop at Lebanon Valley Speedway Monday night. Donny Schatz, from Minot, N.D., was the winner of the 25-lap World of Outlaw A-main sponsored by CARQUEST Auto Parts. The DIRT modifieds were also on hand and Brett Hearn, from Sussex, N.J., won the 30-lap feature. Donny Sc ... Continue reading
USCAR Consortium Begins Work on Magnesium Project
Structural Cast Magnesium Research Could Lead to Reduced CO2 Emissions SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 29 The United States Automotive Materials Partnership (USAMP-AMD), as part of the United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR), recently began a new Structural Cast Magnesium Development (SCMD) project that will focus ... Continue reading
DETROIT--May 29, 2001-- Lays Groundwork For Establishing The eMOTION! Research Institute; Announces Call for White Papers Automotive/aerospace industries research and analysis site eMOTION! REPORTS (www.emotionreports.net and www.emotionreports.com) has launched the fee-based "EXECUTIVE ANALYSIS", targeted to core exec ... Continue reading
USCAR Consortium Successfully Demonstrates SRIM Technology
Process is cost-effective and efficient; pickup box 25 percent lighter than steel SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 29 The United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) has demonstrated the capability to mold large structural reaction injection molded (SRIM) parts through the work of the Automotive Composite Consortium (A ... Continue reading
Astris Energi Sets First U.S. Showing of Its Fuel Cell-Powered Golf Car
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--May 29, 2001--Minnesota's Governor Jesse Ventura, other state and federal government officials, along with advocates of clean transportation and alternative fuels, will witness this Thursday the first U.S. demonstration of the world's only fuel cell-powered golf car, which can also drive a wide ra ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 29 The Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) has released an annual report outlining successful and pending implementation of technologies developed to decrease fuel consumption and/or improve emissions. The Review of Technical Progress of Goal 2 Research is compiled annually to ref ... Continue reading
Laforza Automobiles, Inc. Announces Participation in Concorso Italiano 2001
ESCONDIDO, Calif.--May 29, 2001--Laforza Automobiles, Inc. (Pink Sheets:LFZA)(OTCBB:LFZA) today announced they will participate in the 16th annual Concorso Italiano to be held in Carmel, Calif. on August 17, 2001. "This will be our sixth year participating in this exciting event", stated David Hops, president of Laforz ... Continue reading
Honda announces 2002 Gold Wing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2001 TORRANCE, CA -- American Honda is pleased to announce the 2002 Gold Wing, available in three stunning new colors: Pearl Orange, Metallic Silver and Illusion Blue. Illusion Red and Black complete the offerings for 2002. The Gold Wing is also available with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) in all ... Continue reading
Manufacturing, Cost, and Storage are Driving the Future Fuel Cell Market
The future of power generation may not be fashioned by refinements in wind, solar, coal, or nuclear energy, rather by the harnessing of a century-old technology. New advances in the fuel cell market has automobile manufacturers, power companies, governments, and markets sitting up and taking notice. According to two ne ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 22 YEAR 2001
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BMW has been in a pitch battle for the lead in the luxury-performance market for a while and our test car is a example of its commitment to excellence. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe (2001)
The Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is an automotive icon. After spending its first 10 years or so being a true performance car, it suffered through the gas crisis of the 70s and 80s with embarrassing low amounts of horsepower and choking emissions control systems. ... Continue reading
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review, I'm always excited when I get a Corvette to road test. Let's face it, the Chevy hot rod has survived for almost 50 years as America's Sports Car, and has done quite well. It is powerful, sleek and can outrun almost any other car on the road. ... Continue reading
I am admittedly not a fan of the recent onslaught of larger-than-life SUVs taking over our highways and main streets. One reason I dislike them is because most people who buy them only do so because they are a status symbol and have no idea how to handle a car of that size. ... Continue reading
When everyone asked me what car I was driving this week and I answered Ford Taurus, they usually shrugged and walked away. I don't understand why. Taurus has been Ford's top selling sedan since it was introduced in 1985. ... Continue reading
In my mind the term Lexus is synonymous with the word luxury. Every one of these vehicles that I have driven since the line's inception has been the epitome of comfort and class. I was pleased that my expectations were met yet again during my latest Lexus test drive the GS 430. ... Continue reading
Lexus LS430 (2001)John Heilig Review
From its inception the Lexus LS series was designed to be the ultimate in luxury automobiles. When Toyota created the Lexus brand and the LS luxury sedan high end of that line it did so with the idea of showing everything that could be done to make a true luxury car at a (relatively) affordable price. ... Continue reading
Matt says not to expect sparkling style or performance in the Toyota Camry. Bob says that despite these shortcomings, it's been the best selling new auto in the U.S for four years straight. ... Continue reading
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