CART: Mo Nunn Racing Tandem Tops Speed Charts in Germany
September 15, 2001 or Mike Zizzo (248) 362-8800 LAUSITZ, Germany (September 15, 2001) - Mo Nunn Racing drivers Tony Kanaan and Alex Zanardi took to the new EuroSpeedway oval immediately Friday when they topped the speed charts for Saturday's American Memorial before a crowd of 39,627. The event, previously titled the G ... Continue reading
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MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 13, 2001--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that automotive replacement glass (ARG) windshields from China are being sold at prices that are below fair value, and that critical circumstances exist. Apogee's manufacturi ... Continue reading
Apogee to Host Second Quarter Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 13, 2001--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. today announced that Russell Huffer, chairman, president and chief executive officer, will host a live conference call and real-time webcast to discuss the company's second quarter results and operations on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 10 a.m. Central Daylight Ti ... Continue reading
ATTENTION NEWS / INFORMATION ORGANIZATIONS NYC STUDIO AVAILABILITY
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR IMMEDIATE USE OF NEW YORK STUDIO, UPLINK, CREWS AND EDITING On The Scene Productions has a large satellite studio and uplink available for live interviews and tape feeds. We also have producers and crews as well as AVID editing. Our facility is loca ... Continue reading
First look: Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, BMW 760Li, Jaguar R Coupe and More As TheCarConnection.com Takes Readers to the Frankfurt Motor Show DETROIT, Sept. 13 There's quite literally something new for everyone in Frankfurt this year, from the ultra-luxurious BMW 7-Series to the entry-level Citroen C3. And TheCarConnection. ... Continue reading
HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio--Sept. 13, 2001-- Metropolitan Bank & Trust has partnered with the Ohio Motorists Association to offer members a variety of home equity loans and lines of credit with exclusive services and benefits. The Ohio Motorists Association, (OMA) is a local chapter of the American Automobile Association, (A ... Continue reading
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Wescast Transfers Steel Manifold Programs
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Sept. 13, 2001--Wescast Industries Inc. has agreed with its' customers that production of the GM 8.1 Litre and Jaguar steel manifold programs will be transferred to other suppliers who will assume full production responsibilities. These programs would have represented less than 8% of sales in 2002. ... Continue reading
ACSYS Technologies Launches Automotive Component Business
ACSYS Technologies, Inc. today acquired the assets of Peregrine Oshawa, Inc. and launched a new automotive supply business committed to providing high quality exterior fascia modules and plastics, and steel component systems to the automotive market. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, ACSYS employs a workforce of m ... Continue reading
The all-new 2002 Toyota Camry, which will ride on its first, all-new platform in 10 years, made its U.S. debut on August 27, 2001, and is available for a test drive, purchase or lease. To introduce the new vehicle to consumers, Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC is hosting the 2002 Toyota Camry Mall Tour during the mon ... Continue reading
Shell and Texaco to Raise Emergency Relief Funds Through Pump Pennies
The following press release was issued by Motiva Enterprises LLC: Participating Shell and Texaco stations in the state of New York will donate two cents for every gallon of gasoline sold through the end of September as part of a "Pump Pennies" campaign. The funds collected from this campaign will be donated to the Amer ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Responds to National Tragedy
To assist the nation after Tuesday's attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., Ford Motor Company is doing the following: * A moment of silence was observed at 10 a.m. local time today at all North American facilities and at 9 a.m. local time for all global regional locations. * The company will donate $1 million ... Continue reading
Valero and Ultramar Diamond Shamrock to Donate $500,000 to Red Cross
Valero Energy Corporation and Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation (UDS), through their UDS Foundation, announce that they have teamed up to contribute $500,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with the massive relief efforts needed as a result of Tuesday's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. The two ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Supplies Mechatronics for the Variable Valve Lift Control
Employing advanced mechatronics for Variable Valve Lift Control (VLC) from Siemens VDO Automotive, it is now possible -- for the first time -- to eliminate the throttle valve for load control on a high-volume production gasoline engine. Use of the VLC is rewarded with up to 10 percent reduction in fuel consumption. The ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Slight Rise in Pump Prices After Terrorist Attack
For the third consecutive week, the average price of unleaded regular self-serve gasoline rose in Southern California, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. However, the hikes were much smaller than they were during the previous reporting week, indicating that oil companies and re ... Continue reading
New Director of Press Relations at AB Volvo
Marten Wikforss has been appointed Director of Press Relations at AB Volvo . He will take up his new position on October 1, 2001. Marten Wikforss was previously President of Raptor PR & Kommunikation AB in Stockholm. About AB Volvo Volvo is a world-leading manufacturer of trucks, buses and construction equipment, marin ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Automotive Cockpit Study Shows Future Operating Concept
An increasing number of interactive functions will be available to the motorist in the near future. Staying true to the guiding principle of ensuring future cockpits remain easy to use, Siemens VDO Automotive AG is unveiling its latest cockpit study called Pure Vision 2.0 at the 59th Frankfurt Motor Show. The study wil ... Continue reading
Scania Reinforces Its Market Position
Scania reinforces its market position: -- Prestigious new V8 truck -- Increased use of in-house injection system Scania adds the prestigious bonneted T-model to its range-topping V8 models. The use of the Scania HPI fuel injection system is now extended, opening up for larger volumes in the next few years. For the most ... Continue reading
Alcoa Fujikura and Robert Bosch Forge Strategic Alliance
Today Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. (AFL) and Robert Bosch Corp. announced a strategic alliance to jointly design, develop and market completely integrated electronics and electrical distribution systems. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Commits $10M for Children Who Lost Parents in Attacks
DaimlerChrysler is committing $10 million, through the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, to support the children of victims of the terrorist attacks. Additional donations from members of the DaimlerChrysler family around the globe -- including employees, dealers and suppliers -- will be established through the Fund, sa ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., Announces Senior Management Changes
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today that Chuck Wilkinson has been named executive vice president - operations of the Company. In this expanded role he will be responsible for Fleetwood's who ... Continue reading
Michelin Donates $1M to Red Cross Relief Fund For Victims of USDisasters
In response to Tuesday's tragic events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, the Michelin Group announced today its contribution of $1 million to assist the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The "Michelin Relief Fund" has been opened to all 128,000 Michelin employees worldwide who wish to make don ... Continue reading
Michelin Donates Tires and On-Site Support To NYC Rescue and Recovery
Michelin North America, Inc. announced today that it is donating round-the-clock, on-site service and up to $250,000 in tires for emergency vehicles of all types involved in the "ground zero" recovery efforts on-going in lower Manhattan. The donation was communicated this morning to the Office of New York City Mayor Ru ... Continue reading
Sika Auto Glass Replacement Products Feature Removable Date Code Labels
Sika Industry's Auto Glass Replacement (AGR) Group has modified the design of the batch label for all its AGR adhesives. The new design allows batch code labels to be removed from the cartridge and affixed to work orders, insurance forms and other tracking documents. Formerly this feature was available only on a limite ... Continue reading
Tesma announces fourth quarter and 2001 year-end results
Tesma International Inc. a global supplier of highly-engineered engine, transmission and fueling systems and modules for the automotive industry, today reported, for the quarter and year ended July 31, 2001, the 24th consecutive quarter (on a comparative year-over-year basis) of record sales since going public in 1995. ... Continue reading
The Auto Club Cancels Friday Press Conference
ATTENTION EDITORS The Pedestrian/School Safety press conference scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School with the Auto Club, state secretary of business transportation and housing and Glendale Police has been postponed. A new date has not been set. ... Continue reading
Westar Financial Signs Leasebanc as Fourth Private Label Partner
Westar Financial Services Incorporated (OTC:WEST), the leading automobile e-finance company, announced today that it will provide its private label solution to LEASEbanc(TM), an online financial institution providing vehicle leasing. "LEASEbanc is a pioneer in online auto leasing with a complete, customer-friendly solu ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Focus trio aims to keep Ford on crest of a wave
September 14, 2001 The Ford Martini team face their longest journey of the year as the Rally New Zealand (20 - 23 September) opens a gruelling end of season rush which sees the final five rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship squeezed into just 10 weeks. The Ford squad goes to Auckland, known as the City of Sails ... Continue reading
CART: Statement Regarding Michael Andretti's Travel to the German 500
September 14, 2001 Michael was scheduled to depart the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 via commercial airline. Due to the terrorist attacks and subsequent cancellation of all air travel on Tuesday morning, Michael was unable to depart the United States. At th e current time Michael is in his hometown of Na ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Korey joins Chip Ganassi Racing
September 14, 2001 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 14, 2001) - Team Owner Chip Ganassi announced that Kevin Korey has joined Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates in sponsor relations. Korey will be responsible for overseeing the execution of current sponsor agreements and will assist in the development of new partnershi ... Continue reading
CART: Rain wipes out test day at German 500
September 14, 2001 LAUSITZ, Germany (September 14, 2001) - Daylong rains forced cancellation of Thursday's scheduled test sessions for the inaugural German 500, Round 16 of the FedEx Championship Series, on the two-mile EuroSpeedway oval. Weather permitting, Friday's activities will begin with a two-hour Champ Car prac ... Continue reading
CART race weekend to focus on tributes to victims of Tuesday tragedy
September 14, 2001 LAUSITZ, Germany (Sept. 14, 2001) - The victims of Tuesday's tragedy in the United States will be commemorated throughout the race weekend during Championship Auto Racing Teams' German 500 at EuroSpeedway Lausitz. CART and EuroSpeedway officials have redirected celebratory events and activities plann ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon statement regarding NHIS race postponement
September 14, 2001 "I support NASCAR's decision, postponing the race was the proper thing to do. There are far more important things going on in this country right now than running a race. "We have all been deeply affected by this tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims." T ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: Chevy 500 postponed until October 6
September 14, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 - The Chevy 500 Indy Racing Northern Light Series event has been postponed until Saturday, Oct. 6, officials from the Indy Racing League and Texas Motor Speedway announced today. The season-ending Chevy 500 will start at 3 p.m. (CDT) Oct. 6 and be televised live ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Jarrett reaction to NHIS postponement
September 14, 2001 #88 UPS driver Dale Jarrett on NASCAR's decision to postpone Sunday's race in New Hampshire: "I am really glad NASCAR did the right thing," Jarrett said. "Todd (Parrott), Robert (Yates) and I all felt like we did not need to be out trying to entertain anyone this weekend -- and our sport is a form of ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: NHIS postponed race reactions; Chip Ganassi Racing
September 14, 2001 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 13, 2001) - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates supports NASCAR's decision to postpone the New Hampshire 300 in Loudon, N.H., which was originally scheduled for Sunday, September 16, 2001. The race has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 23. Sterling Marlin, driver, No. ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Teams try to keep perspective at Monza
September 14, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001 - The tragedy of the terrorist attacks in the United States has left the Formula One community in a somber but determined mood during this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. On Friday, F1 teams and fans at the Monza circuit will stop for one minute of silence at midd ... Continue reading
September 14, 2001 Pendleton, Ind. (September 13, 2001) — Officials from the American Speed Association have announced that the 32nd Annual ASA ACDelco Series “Winchester 400” stock car event has been postponed in light of the tragic and unprecedented assault by terrorists T uesday morning and complic ... Continue reading
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