SCCA: Ridge involved in fatal accident
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-Ralph W. Ridge III, of Grosse Ile, Mich., was fatally injured May 26th during an SCCA Club Racing Double Regional event at Grattan Raceway, near Grand Rapids, Mich. Ridge, 54, was involved in a single-car accident coming out of ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Northern Light Cup point standings
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 1. Sam Hornish Jr. 152 2. Eliseo Salazar 131 3. Felipe Giaffone (R) 100 4. ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Dorricott Racing preps for Milwaukee behind driver momentum
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 SUNNYVALE, Calif.- If early season momentum offers hints of what is to come, then Dorricott Racing might be again charting a championship course as its talented three-driver team prepares for the famed Milwaukee Mile and round four of the 12-rac ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Derek Higgins Leads Dayton Indy Lights Back To Milwaukee
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 DETROIT - Derek Higgins (Mexpro/StarlightDiamonds.com/PrecioBase.com Lola) will return to the site of his first United States victories leading the 2001 Dayton Indy Lights Championship point standings when the "Official Development Series" of CA ... Continue reading
CART: Scott Dixon heads to Milwaukee with confidence
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Scott Dixon Fast Facts #18 Powerware Panasonic PacWest Toyota * PacWest Racing rookie driver, Scott Dixon, ranks 8th in the 2001 CART FedEx Series with 24 points. * Dixon is currently 2nd in points scored on oval tracks, trailing only Kenny Brac ... Continue reading
CART: Gugelmin ready for action at Milwaukee
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 Mauricio Gugelmin Fast Facts #17 Nextel PacWest Toyota * Mauricio Gugelmin comes into Milwaukee off his first point-scoring race of the season, picking up one point for his 12th place finish in Japan. * This will be Gugelmin's seventh Milwaukee ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg's Trucks are ready for a busy weekend
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 31, 2001 The stage is set for the Pro Stock Truck class when they return to Route 66 Raceway. The annual Holley Pro Stock Truck Dominator Duel will showcase the eight most consistent qualifiers over a 12-month period on Saturday. Mike Coughlin and his Je ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Sponsored Team Rahal Wins at Motegi, Brack in CART Lead
CANTON, Ohio, May 30 Team Rahal driver Kenny Brack led 75 laps, including the last 52 of the race, en route to capturing his first Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) win May 19 at the Firestone Firehawk 500 at Twin Ring Motegi Raceway in Japan. Team Rahal's efforts in the CART FedEx Championship Series are sponsored ... Continue reading
CLEARWATER, Fla.--May 30, 2001--AquaLux Corporation, makers of AquaFuel(R), announced today that tests show AquaFuel reduces diesel hydrocarbon emissions to zero. "If you are like me, you hate to see diesel engines giving out large clouds of black smoke," said AquaLux President John Lux. "Now you can get relief; we can ... Continue reading
RALEIGH, N.C., May 30 -- Law enforcement officers ticketed more than 7,400 drivers and passengers for failure to use seat belts and/or child safety seats during the second week of the spring "Click It or Ticket" campaign. From May 21-27, officers statewide conducted 1,908 law enforcement activities in support of North ... Continue reading
3M CEO McNerney Outlines Plans to Drive Growth and Competitiveness
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 30 In a meeting with investors today, W. James McNerney, Jr., 3M chairman and CEO, said that 3M is advancing despite a tough economy and discussed several initiatives to unleash the full power of the company's size and scope. "After several months on the job, I'm impressed with the way 3Mers everyw ... Continue reading
Mazda Orders Mechanical Dynamics' Virtual Prototyping Software
Mazda Motor Corporation has placed a $2 million follow-on order for Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.'s functional virtual prototyping software and services related to the development and implementation of a virtual testing environment at Mazda. Revenue from the order is expected to be recognized by Mechanical Dynamics during ... Continue reading
Improved Goodyear Run-flat Tires Deliver Lexus Luxury
New lighter-weight run-flat tires from Goodyear deliver improved ride and handling -- and the peace of mind of never changing a flat tire along a busy road -- on the 2002 Lexus SC 430 luxury performance car. Goodyear's new Eagle F1 GS-D EMT run-flat tire, in size 245/40ZR18, is able to run up to 100 miles at 55 mph wit ... Continue reading
Bell & Howell Publishing Services Fills Key Executive Position with Industry Veteran
CLEVELAND, May 30 Bell & Howell Publishing Services named Michael Roberts, a 24-year automotive information technology veteran, as vice president of sales and marketing for the company's Global Automotive business unit. Roberts will be responsible for the sales, marketing and service activities for Global Automotive, m ... Continue reading
Breakthrough Technology to Transform Manufacturing
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--May 30, 2001-- New way to manufacture everything from autos to human replacement parts Uses existing factories, lowers energy costs, makes products cheaper Lower energy bills, a cleaner environment, and more affordable products are the promise of a new manufacturing technology revealed today by UniStat ... Continue reading
Moore ready for redemption, victory at Belleville (BHB2001-04)
For Immediate Release MOORE READY FOR REDEMPTION, VICTORY AT BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE, Kan. (May 30, 2001) - Mitchell Moore is happy to be racing sprint cars again, happy to be back on dirt and happily married. What would make Moore even more happy would be a win at Belleville. This Sunday, June 3, the famed Belleville Hi ... Continue reading
Staying Outside the Euro Means Downsizing UK Auto Industry Says just-auto.com
LONDON, May 30 http://www.just-auto.com -- The UK auto industry faces long-term downsizing if the UK stays out of the European single currency claims Dave Leggett, managing editor of just-auto.com, in an editorial published on the website at: http://www.just-auto.com/editorial_detail.asp?id=61 Multi-nationals with subs ... Continue reading
Tenneco Expands Aftermarket eCommerce Site
Customers Can Now Order Monroe Shocks and Struts Through Tenneco Automotive's http://www.ta-direct.com MONROE, Mich., May 30 Tenneco Automotive, makers of Monroe shocks and struts and Walker exhaust systems, recently announced that aftermarket customers can now order Monroe ride control products through the company's b ... Continue reading
Visteon Helps Bring Green Back to Detroit Public Schools
DEARBORN, Mich., May 30 A $250,000 donation today from Visteon Corporation will help bring butterflies and hummingbirds to habitats at several Detroit Public Schools. As part of the Detroit 300 Legacy of Trees program, Visteon's contribution will aid in the construction of 10 Schoolyard Habitats within community reinve ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Facing Takeover Threat? Asks just-auto.com
LONDON, May 30 http://www.just-auto.com - Could Volkswagen be facing a takeover threat in the not too distant future? That's the question being posed in an article written by just-auto managing editor, Dave Leggett. Read the article at: http://www.just-auto.com/features_detail.asp?art=503&ap p=1 Dr Ferdinand Piech's re ... Continue reading
And The Winner Is . . . Forbes.com Reports: The 20 Best Cars With The Best Mileage
NEW YORK--May 30, 2001--Tired of feeding your hard earned dollars to the pump? Is your car going through gasoline like water? How much gas are you really burning while stuck in traffic? It is time to shop around. In his latest feature, Forbes.com Lifestyle Senior Editor Michael Frank explores some of the hottest new ve ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces New Driveline System Business
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it will supply the driveline system for a rear-wheel-drive niche vehicle produced by a major Detroit-based OEM. This niche vehicle is expected to debut in late 2002 and will feature AAM's PowerLite(TM) aluminum ... Continue reading
Pay for Parking via Mobile Phone
XACCT Technologies, the leading provider of business infrastructure software solutions for IP networks, today announced that Parking Partners, the leading developer of innovative, market-driven solutions for the parking industry, has selected XACCT Technologies to enable wireless parking payment solutions in Europe. Th ... Continue reading
Visteon Agreement With Featherlite For Portability of NVH Dynamometer
Visteon Corporation has signed an agreement with Featherlite, Inc. to produce the company's Portable NVH Dynamometer. Featherlite is a leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of custom-made trailers and luxury motorcoaches. Under the exclusive, three-year agreement, Featherlite will supply Visteon with a tran ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Concludes Discussions With SEC
LoJack Corporation reported today that on May 24, 2001, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") completed its review of the company's revenue recognition for domestic product sales. The SEC did not object to the company's current accounting policy for revenue recognition of domestic LoJack unit sales upon instal ... Continue reading
Visteon Signs Agreement With Dynojet to Support Portable NVH Facility
In an effort to strengthen its commitment to customer service and support, Visteon Corporation has signed an agreement with Dynojet Research, Inc., a world-renowned designer and manufacturer of performance enhancement products and tools. The exclusive, three-year agreement will enable Visteon to use Dynojet as its sole ... Continue reading
Visteon to Supply Interior Systems for PSA Peugeot Citroen
Visteon Corporation announced it will supply interior systems for PSA Peugeot Citroen of Brazil, S.A. Visteon's South American Operations will provide interior systems for two vehicles, the Peugeot 206 and Citroen Xsara Picasso. The instrument panels for both vehicles and the center console for the Citroen Xsara Picass ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Reports Second-Quarter and First Six-Months Results
Shiloh Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engineered and welded blanks, stamped components and modular systems for the automotive and heavy truck industries, today reported results for the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal 2001. The Company also announced it has signed an agreement for the sale ... Continue reading
360 Sprints, Late Models break-in Belleville clay this Sunday
For Immediate Release 360 SPRINTS, LATE MODELS BREAK-IN BELLEVILLE CLAY THIS SUNDAY BELLEVILLE, Kan. (May 29, 2001) - Some of the best athletes from the State of Nebraska are getting psyched up to strap on their helmets in search of a victory in Kansas this weekend. No, we're not talking about football here. On Sunday, ... Continue reading
KANSAS FACTSHEET RACE: BPU 200, 6-2-01 TRACK: Kansas Speedway, 1.5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Kansas City, Kansas DISTANCE: 134 laps, 200 miles SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #8 of the 2001 ARCA RE/MAX Series PROMOTER: International Speedway Corp (ISC) SCHEDULE: Thurs, May 31: Practice 11 AM - 1 PM and from 2 PM – 4 PM ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, May 30 Nine Chicago-area Lexus dealers have announced that they will partner with Joni and Friends, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization serving the disabled community, to launch the Lexus "Gift of Mobility" program to provide much-needed wheelchairs for people in developing countries worldwide. The par ... Continue reading
Covisint Supports ebXML Technology Findings
DETROIT, May 30 Covisint today announced its public support for ebXML (http://www.ebXML.org ) following its participation in the recent Vienna, Austria proof-of-concept demonstration highlighting capabilities of ebXML technology used to connect trading partners in a B2B exchange. The demonstration was the initiative's ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims Announces $2.4 Million Contract With Commerce West Insurance Company
PALM HARBOR, Fla., May 30 eAutoclaims (OTC Bulletin Board: EACC) announces long-term contract with Commerce West Insurance Company of Pleasanton, CA. eAutoclaims will provide their cost-saving "Bricks to Clicks" Internet Claims System as an online claims management system. As a result, eAutoclaims expects to perform se ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 30, 2001--SDRC In BW2180, (FL-SDRC/I2) insert after third graph, last sentence xxx for process, production and service. The SDRC alliance is a logical addition to i2's existing strategic sourcing relationship with 2Source (A.T. Kearney) and its technology relationship with UGS. Pick up: Fourth graph ... Continue reading
MOU Signed with Siemens To Assist in the Development of Kouilou Magnesium Project
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--May 30, 2001--Magnesium Alloy Corporation ("MagAlloy" or "Company") (YMY.U - CDNX) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU') with Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Power Transmission and Distribution Division, ('Siemens') of Germany. The MOU identifies several areas of ... Continue reading
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--May 30, 2001-- Acxiom(R) Corporation, The Cobalt Group and LogicLinc Align to Provide Real-Time Electronic Customer Relationship Management Tools to the Auto Industry Acxiom(R) Corporation , a global leader in Customer Data Integration (CDI) and customer recognition infrastructure, has entered into a ... Continue reading
Ramoil Management Announces Negotiations for Funding Of Major Automotive Acquisition
LAS VEGAS, May 30 Ramoil Management, Ltd. (OTC: RAMO) announced today that CEO Gary Walters has conducted several meetings and negotiations with an investment source that would provide the capital to acquire a major automotive parts and tool distribution chain of stores located throughout Australia and New Zealand. The ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce RB211 Continues Its Market Success
LONDON, May 30 The Rolls-Royce industrial RB211 gas turbine is continuing its success in the power generation sector, with new contracts and operational achievements. The industrial RB211 is derived from one of the world's most successful aero engines, which has now achieved around 45 million hours in service. There ar ... Continue reading
SDRC and Asera Announce Strategic Alliance
CINCINNATI & BELMONT, Calif.--May 30, 2001--SDRC -- Filed by Structural Dynamics Research Corporation pursuant to "Rule 14a-12" under the Securities Act of 1933 -- Subject Company: Structural Dynamics Research Corporation Commission File No.: 33-16541 Providing extended/enhanced capabilities for best-in-class collabora ... Continue reading
SDRC and i2 Form Alliance for Collaborative Solutions
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 30, 2001--SDRC -- Filed by Structural Dynamics Research Corporation pursuant to "Rule 14a-12" under the Securities Act of 1933 -- Subject Company: Structural Dynamics Research Corporation Commission File No.: 33-16541 Marketing alliance drives value into the supply chain by offering SDRC's collaborat ... Continue reading
SDRC and i2 Form Alliance for Collaborative Solutions
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 30, 2001--SDRC -- Filed by Structural Dynamics Research Corporation pursuant to "Rule 14a-12" under the Securities Act of 1933 -- Subject Company: Structural Dynamics Research Corporation Commission File No.: 33-16541 Marketing alliance drives value into the supply chain by offering SDRC's collaborat ... Continue reading
SDRC Announces Industry's First Suite of Collaborative Product Management Solutions
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 30, 2001--SDRC -- Filed by Structural Dynamics Research Corporation pursuant to "Rule 14a-12" under the Securities Act of 1933 -- Subject Company: Structural Dynamics Research Corporation Commission File No.: 33-16541 SDRC TeamCenter(TM) enables global manufacturers to reduce time-to-market and costs ... Continue reading
Shell Selects VeriFone as Sole Supplier for First Multi-application Terminal Deployment in the U.K.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--May 30, 2001-- Solution Supports Payment, Loyalty and Mobile Phone Prepayment Services On One Terminal, and Gives Shell a Smooth Transition to EMV VeriFone, the worldwide leader in electronic payment solutions, today announced that it has supplied 1,800 Omni 3350 terminals to Shell in the first lar ... Continue reading
Toyota Sponsors Education Program in Japan for 10 Michigan Teachers
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30 Ten Michigan teachers will travel to Japan in June for an all-expenses-paid educational study made possible through the "Toyota International Teacher Program." During a rigorous two-weeks through six cities from Tokyo to Hiroshima, the teachers will learn about Japan's past and present, and exp ... Continue reading
Toyota Sponsors Education Program in Japan for 12 California Teachers
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30 Twelve California teachers will travel to Japan in June for an all-expenses-paid educational study made possible through the "Toyota International Teacher Program." During a rigorous two-weeks through six cities from Tokyo to Hiroshima, the teachers will learn about Japan's past and present, an ... Continue reading
Toyota Sponsors Education Program in Japan for 6 Kentucky Teachers
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30 Six Kentucky teachers will travel to Japan in June for an all-expenses-paid educational study made possible through the "Toyota International Teacher Program." During a rigorous two-weeks through six cities from Tokyo to Hiroshima, the teachers will learn about Japan's past and present, and exp ... Continue reading
Toyota Sponsors Education Program in Japan for 6 West Virginia Teachers
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30 Six West Virginia teachers will travel to Japan in June for an all-expenses-paid educational study made possible through the "Toyota International Teacher Program." During a rigorous two-weeks through six cities from Tokyo to Hiroshima, the teachers will learn about Japan's past and present, an ... Continue reading
Toyota Sponsors Education Program in Japan for 7 Indiana Teachers
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30 Seven Indiana teachers will travel to Japan in June for an all-expenses-paid educational study made possible through the "Toyota International Teacher Program." During a rigorous two-weeks through six cities from Tokyo to Hiroshima, the teachers will learn about Japan's past and present, and ex ... Continue reading
Toyota Sponsors Education Program in Japan for 9 Missouri Teachers
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30 Nine Missouri teachers will travel to Japan in June for an all-expenses-paid educational study made possible through the "Toyota International Teacher Program." During a rigorous two-weeks through six cities from Tokyo to Hiroshima, the teachers will learn about Japan's past and present, and ex ... Continue reading
Woodside and Team Walker Motorsports Test Superspeedway Talent in Inaugural Kansas 100
Contacts: Donna Walker Team Walker Motorsports 818/255-3468 dwwteam@aol.com Barbara Evans Evans MMPR 818/832-7649 evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOODSIDE AND TEAM WALKER MOTORSPORTS TEST SUPERSPEEDWAY TALENT IN INAUGURAL KANSAS "100" May 29, 2001 (North Hollywood, Calif.) - Sean Woodside, driver of the # ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 30 Chrysler Group will award $1,600 in cash prizes to aspiring poets and writers during the annual "Spirit in the Words" poetry contest June 20, 2001 in Phoenix, Arizona. As part of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists' annual conference, the poetry competition will take place at th ... Continue reading
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--May 30, 2001-- Acxiom(R) Corporation, The Cobalt Group and LogicLinc Align to Provide Real-Time Electronic Customer Relationship Management Tools to the Auto Industry Acxiom(R) Corporation , a global leader in Customer Data Integration (CDI) and customer recognition infrastructure, has entered into a ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Announces New Bergen Medium Speed Engine
LONDON, May 30 The Bergen C25:33 is an entirely new medium speed diesel engine with wide ranging marine applications which include propulsion and electric power generation. It is designed as a compact and easy to service unit with highly competitive fuel consumption, meeting current and anticipated future emissions sta ... Continue reading
ROSEMONT, Ill., May 30 Manufacturers in search of the latest advances in finishing technology, news and networking, will converge June 4 through 7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont for the SME Finishing 2001 Conference and Exposition. The biennial event, held by the Society of Manufacturing Engine ... Continue reading
Visteon Chooses Optate's online BENEFITcompanion
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 30 More than 10,000 Visteon Corporation salaried active employees nationwide and hourly workers in southeastern Michigan can now access their health care and benefit information online with BENEFITcompanion, an innovative e-benefits portal from Optate, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company. Optate' ... Continue reading
2000 Automotive Aftermarket Increases $4 Billion Lang Marketing Reports in Its Aftermarket Annual
WYCKOFF, N.J.--May 30, 2001--Automotive aftermarket product and service volume in the U.S. reached $151.2 billion during 2000, a $4.0 billion increase over 1999 in current dollars at user-price (the price paid by ultimate consumers of products and services). In its Aftermarket Annual 2001, Lang Marketing (www.langmarke ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, May 30 After the initial completion and preliminary road trials, of the Hydro Environmental Resources experimental hydrogen fueled car, the ECHFR (ElectroChem Hydrogen Fuel Reactor system) performed successfully. The test vehicle operates using a second stage modified vehicle system. Hydro Environmental Reso ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
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Thor Reports Net Income, Sales In Quarter, Nine Months
Thor Industries, Inc. announced today results for the third quarter and nine months ended April 30, 2001. Net income for the quarter was $6,731,000 compared to $10,090,000 last year. E.P.S. for the quarter were 57 cents versus 83 cents last year. Sales for the quarter were $221,029,000 compared to $250,120,000 last yea ... Continue reading
Visteon and Dow Automotive Team Up to Improve Vehicle Efficiency
Visteon Corporation announced today a joint development agreement with Dow Automotive, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company. Visteon and Dow will work together to develop advanced products for insulated windows, interior trim parts and body panels to improve interior temperature control efficiency, while reducin ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Expands Use of TAK-4 Independent Suspension Technology
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, Oshkosh has added its Pierce ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Denies GKN Acquisition Rumor
In response to an unsubstantiated news article that appeared Sunday in a United Kingdom newspaper, Federal-Mogul Corporation today denies that there is any truth to that article or to subsequent news reports that GKN has made an unsolicited bid to purchase the company. Federal-Mogul has not had any discussion with GKN ... Continue reading
Copart Achieves Record Third Quarter Profitability
Copart, Inc. reported results for the third fiscal quarter and first nine months that ended April 30, 2001. Copart earned net income of $11,485,200 in the third quarter of fiscal 2001, generating a 33% increase in earnings per share to $.20 per diluted share on revenues of $71,480,600. The Company had net income of $8, ... Continue reading
Cummins Simplifies Fuel Tax Reporting
Cummins Inc. and ProMiles Software Development Corporation have introduced an interface between Cummins RoadRelay(TM) 4 with GPS (Global Positioning System) and ProMiles Fuel Tax reporting package. "By giving fleet managers the ability to easily calculate fuel tax when using RoadRelay 4 with GPS, they can run their bus ... Continue reading
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