NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller Seeks Redemption Against The Monster Mile
September 18, 2001 BOISE, Idaho--- The spring race at Dover had a much different outcome than the Albertson's team expected. At one of Jason Keller's favorite tracks, rain set up more hurdles for the No. 57 team then they would have liked. It was a hard fought battle- and smart strategy- that lead the team to a 13th-pl ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Old Dominion 500 Like A Trip Home For Compton
September 18, 2001 MARTINSVILLE, VA – Martinsville Speedway has always been like home for Stacy Compton. But it will have to feel even more comfortable for the Dodge driver when he rolls into town for the Old Dominion 500. It’s been an up and down year for Compton and there’s nothing like a trip home ... Continue reading
Advanced Integrated Technologies Group Opens Office in Luxembourg
AVON, Conn.--Sept. 17, 2001-- Company to Provide Integrated Six Sigma, Lean Production, Supply Chain Management Consulting, Training to Western Europe Advanced Integrated Technologies Group (AIT Group) announces the opening of its newest office located in Luxembourg. This office brings AIT Group's expertise in the inte ... Continue reading
First in Series of 'Manufacturing Centers of Excellence' in Far East Adopts FreeForm Modeling
WOBURN, Mass.--Sept. 17, 2001-- China-based Hermon Industries Creates Totally Digital Pipeline for Toy Production SensAble Technologies announced today that it has established its first in a series of "Manufacturing Centers of Excellence" in the Far East, reaching agreement with Hermon Industries, a toy designer and ma ... Continue reading
John Crane Purchases 300 Licenses of Solid Edge from UGS for Global Mechanical Computer-Aided Design
John Crane Purchases 300 Licenses of Solid Edge from UGS for Global Mechanical Computer-Aided Design CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 17 UGS today announces that John Crane, the recognized global leader in engineered sealing solutions, has purchased 300 licenses of Solid Edge to accomplish its worldwide mechanical computer-aided ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Sept. 17, 2001--As part of its corporate restructuring, Ramoil Management, Ltd. (Pink Sheets:RAMO) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a name change to "Jump Automotive Experts, Inc." to better reflect its automotive market focus. In addition, the Company announced a "Share Buyback Program" ... Continue reading
Ricardo, Inc. Releases Version 3.6 of its Highly Successful WAVE Software
Ricardo, Inc. Releases Version 3.6 of its Highly Successful WAVE Software BELLEVILLE, Mich., Sept. 17 Ricardo, Inc. has released version 3.6 of its WAVE software. Ricardo's WAVE software simulates engine performance, combustion and emissions, acoustic characteristics, thermal and warm-up analysis, controls, engine/driv ... Continue reading
TheCarConnection.com Examines the Impact to the Auto Industry of Last Week's Terror Attack. TCC Also Wraps Up Coverage of the Frankfurt Motor Show DETROIT, Sept. 17 This week, TheCarConnection.com reflects on last Tuesday's heinous acts of terrorism in New York and in Washington. While we remember how a similarly stunn ... Continue reading
Alamo Offers ``Drive Home USA'' Rate With Unlimited Mileage and No Drop Charges
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 14, 2001--In light of the current soaring demand for one-way rental car services, Alamo is offering a special Drive Home USA rate from $49.95 per day throughout the United States. This rate, valid through October 5, includes unlimited mileage, and no blackout dates or drop off fees. "We are ... Continue reading
Don Pearce Named Vice President, Service
Don Pearce Named Vice President, Service IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 17 Don Pearce, a 30-year automotive industry veteran, has been named Kia's vice president, service and, effective Oct. 1, will oversee the areas of quality assurance, technical operations, training and warranty. "Mr. Pearce has a strong automotive backgroun ... Continue reading
Farmers Appoints Chief Claims Officer
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 17, 2001--Bryan Murphy has been named chief claims officer at Farmers Insurance Group. In this position, he will be responsible for personal lines and commercial lines claims operations. Prior to joining Farmers, Murphy served as worldwide head of claims at Zurich Financial Services Group in Zurich, ... Continue reading
Fitch Assigns Debt Ratings To USAA
NEW YORK--Sept. 17, 2001--Fitch has assigned a `AA+' long-term issuer rating and medium-term note rating and an `F1+' short-term issuer rating and commercial paper rating to USAA Capital Corp., a downstream holding company for USAA's non-insurance operations. Fitch also affirmed the `AAA' insurer financial strength rat ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Appoints Vice President and Senior Executive, Metaldyne Commercial and Tubular
Metaldyne Appoints Vice President and Senior Executive, Metaldyne Commercial and Tubular METALDYNE SCOTT FERRIMAN Scott Ferriman, vice president and senior executive, Metaldyne Commercial and Tubular. (PRNewsFoto)[TC] PLYMOUTH, MI USA 09/17/2001 PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 17 Metaldyne announced today that Scott Ferriman ha ... Continue reading
Sealant Solutions, Inc. Appoints Four Directors to the Board
MIDDLEBORO, Mass.--Sept. 17, 2001--Sealant Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:SSLU) appointed Cary Parrish, Harry W. Brooks, Ramiz Chamlati, and Edward W. Fasci, Jr. to the Board of Directors. "With the addition of indigenous directors who have pledged to actively participate in growing the Company, Sealant Solutions will become a ... Continue reading
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 38 Year 2001
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Dodge Ram SLT 2WD Regular Cab (2002)
Dodge says its trucks are built 'Ram Tough' and reading up on the new 2002 Dodge Ram SLT Regular Cab pickup made me more aware and trusting of Dodge's claims. These are tough trucks that make their drivers feel like they can take on just about anything that stands in their way. ... Continue reading
Although many new sport-utility vehicles are built with car- like unit construction, and based on car or minivan platforms, there is still a demand for more traditional, body-on-frame SUVs. The unit-construction 'crossover' vehicles may have some advantages over a body-on-frame truck in lighter weight and a stiffer str ... Continue reading
There's no such thing as a dull Mercedes says Matt Hagin, but its '02 Silver Arrow Limited roadster is exceptional. Bob Hagin notes that first Silver Arrow had only one seat, 650 horsepower and went 190 MPH. ... Continue reading
Subaru Impreza TS Sport Wagon (2002)
Subaru's insistence in staying with its all-wheel-drive (AWD) layout and keeping it affordable has paid off in increased sales. New models this year include the new six-cylinder Legacy models, the road-storming WRX, and our tester this week, the Impreza 2.5 TS Sport Wagon. ... Continue reading
Framfab Develops Global Tool for Volvo Car Corporation
On a commission from Volvo Car Corporation, Framfab has developed a solution for the collection, distribution and management of information about potential customers. The Web-based solution, which includes a global technical platform, is designed to ensure that existing and potential customers receive a rapid response ... Continue reading
At IAA, TRW Chassis Systems, part of TRW Inc. , will demonstrate how its leading electrically assisted steering technologies will develop through to steer-by-wire systems for all classes of vehicles. "Steer-by-wire means the end of the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the road wheels, with electroni ... Continue reading
SKF and Swedish Infocar Present New Software for the Auto Aftermarket
SKF has decided to jointly with Infocar, Stockholm, develop a software that will support repair garages in the automotive aftermarket with fault finding and diagnostics of a number of electronic and mechanical functions of the car. The software will also be a tool for the administration of the garages and its customers ... Continue reading
Ceradyne Appoints Bruce Lockhart President of Ceradyne Thermo Materials
Ceradyne Inc. announced the appointment of Bruce R. Lockhart as president of its fused silica ceramics division, Thermo Materials, located in Scottdale, Georgia. Lockhart has more than 16 years of experience in industrial ceramics, including positions in R & D, marketing, manufacturing and operations management. He gra ... Continue reading
GM Recognizes Assentive for Contributions To 'Virtual Factory' Project
Assentive Solutions, Inc., a provider of solutions for Global 2000 businesses to securely and cost-effectively move mission-critical data within the enterprise and beyond, has been recognized by General Motors Corporation's Virtual Factory Group for its contributions to the company's "Virtual Factory" Project. GM's, Ma ... Continue reading
Legislation and Regulations Will Transform the European Flame Retardant Chemicals Market
The introduction of fire safety standards and environmental regulations heralds a period of growth for the flame retardant chemicals market and will affect industries as diverse as automotive, construction, electronics and plastics forecasts a new study from Frost & Sullivan. Experience with fires has been the key driv ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Donate $1 Million Plus to Relief Effort
In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is announcing a $1 million gift that is expected to be significantly enhanced through the personal donations of Goodyear's 100,000 associates worldwide. The contributions are to be divided between The New York Times 9/11 Neediest Fund to p ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Announces Engine Ratings For the 2002 Series 60 Engine
Beginning October 1, 2002, Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC), and other heavy duty engine manufacturers in North America, are required to meet new emissions standards. DDC announced today that it will continue to provide a full line of ratings for the 2002 Series 60 engine. Approximately 95% of all current ratings will ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces 2002 I35 Pricing
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced pricing on the new 2002 I35 luxury performance sedan, which has been significantly enhanced for the 2002 model year with an all-new 255-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, interior and exterior upgrades and a new name -- I35. The 3.5-liter V6 is based on ... Continue reading
TRW Wins Production Contracts for Innovative Brake-by-Wire Technology
Taking advanced braking systems to the next level, TRW Chassis Systems, part of TRW Inc. , has announced production contracts with two major European vehicle manufacturers for Electro-Hydraulic Braking (EHB), launching in 2003. Additionally, TRW has a development contract with a leading North American vehicle manufactu ... Continue reading
PCBM's All Pro Business Unit Enters Multimillion Dollar Transaction
Pinnacle Business Management (Pink Sheets:PCBM) announced today that its All Pro Auto Mall business unit, in an effort to eliminate debt and improve market position, has entered into an agreement to move its McMurray, Pa., dealership to Canonsburg, Pa., resulting in clearing all existing property and inventory bank deb ... Continue reading
Bell & Howell and Hyundai Motor America Sign Parts Data Agreement
Bell & Howell Publishing Services, a subsidiary of ProQuest Company , signed a five-year data access agreement with Hyundai Motor America. The agreement renews Bell & Howell's existing contract to provide Hyundai's North American dealerships with a range of innovative electronic parts catalog systems, including Interne ... Continue reading
Millennium Cell Provides Ford With Hydrogen On Demand Fuel System
Millennium Cell Inc. , a development-stage company that has created a proprietary technology to safely generate and store hydrogen, announced today that it has provided the Ford Motor Company a prototype Hydrogen on Demand(TM) fuel system for automotive application evaluation. The system will be evaluated by Ford at th ... Continue reading
Elite and Productive Data Systems to Improve Material Tracking
Elite Logistics Inc., a leader in the fast-growing telematics and asset management industry, today announced a strategic alliance with Productive Data Systems Inc. (PDS) to provide PDS's material tracking system customers with tracking and status information that will produce bottom line savings through enhanced supply ... Continue reading
Alex Zanardi Medical Update/Team Statement
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Alex Zanardi #66 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard German 500 - Race Notes/Quotes - Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001 EuroSpeedway - Lausitz, Germany - 2-Mile Oval Round 16 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series Alex Zanardi, dri ... Continue reading
TRULLI’S HOME RUN Italian Jordan Honda driver enjoys strong qualifying performance at Monza Jarno Trulli lead the Honda charge at Monza as he qualified his Benson and Hedges Jordan Honda in fifth position for the start of tomorrow’s Italian Grand Prix, his home race. The three other Honda-powered drivers we ... Continue reading
Product Innovation Holds the Key to Faster Growth for Plastics in Automotive Applications
LONDON--Sept. 17, 2001--Resin suppliers, together with OEMs and processors, must continue to introduce innovative products and technologies to drive the development of new applications for engineering plastics in the automotive market, reveals a new study from Frost and Sullivan. Technologies that are credible alternat ... Continue reading
Last Weekend Car Dealing Not As Slow As Expected
The Wall Street Journal reported that in the first big shopping day since last week's tragedy, car dealers around the country reported that Saturday's business was slower than normal, though not as bad as many of them had feared. At Sonic Automotive Inc.'s 165 franchises nationwide, weekend business "appears to have be ... Continue reading
Third-Party Automotive Sites Dominate Online Traffic
Sept. 17 Jupiter Media Metrix , the global leader in Internet and new technology measurement and analysis, today reports that although car manufacturer sites such as Ford and Toyota lag in traffic behind third-party automotive resource sites such as Carpoint.com and Autotrader.com, they are well-positioned to take the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Breaks Ground on Expansion of M-Class SUV Plant in Alabama
HOUSTON--Sept. 17, 2001--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Inc; Houston, Texas). Worldwide demand for the Mercedes-Benz M-Class Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) will require Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (Tuscaloosa, Al.) (MBUSI) to make a $600 million capital investme ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
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CART: Arciero Blair Racing finished 18th in Germany
September 16, 2001 LAUSITZ, Germany (September 15, 2001) -- Arciero-Blair Racing with driver Max Wilson competed in round 16 of 21 events in the Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) race today at the recently constructed EuroSpeedway at the Lausitzring Complex, located approximately 135 kilometers from Berlin. Wilson, ... Continue reading
ARCA Trucks: Lincoln Welders Race Results, Toledo
September 16, 2001 2001 ARCA LINCOLN WELDERS TRUCK SERIES EVENT #11 Toledo Speedway, Toledo OH, 9-15-01 Official Results FIN STR NO DRIVER/RESIDENCE TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS 1 1 5 Johnny Witham/Hamilton OH West Park Food Distributors Ford 50 Running 2 3 55 Jack Weethee/Grove City OH Weethee Builders-Amerihost Inns-Den's ... Continue reading
CART: Andretti finishes where he started in Germany
September 16, 2001 Michael Andretti, Car No. 39, Motorola/Honda-Reynard "Team Motorola did a great job with strategy today. We were equal pace with the leaders but I think some of the guys just got better fuel mileage than we did today. It was a case of who could stay out the longest on a tank of fuel and I ended up wi ... Continue reading
ARCA Midgets: Auto Value Race Results, Toledo
September 16, 2001 2001 ARCA AUTO VALUE MIDGET SERIES EVENT #10 Toledo Speedway, Toledo OH, 9-15-01 Official Results FIN STR NO DRIVER/RESIDENCE TEAM SPONSOR/MAKE 1 9 77 Travis Miniea/Sharon PA Penn-Ohio Self Storage Esslinger Hawk 2 2 11 Brandon Hartsell/Joliet IL Express Signs Brayton Ford Hawk 3 1 48 Steve Thinnes/W ... Continue reading
CART: Takagi top Toyota; Earns personal best in Germany
September 16, 2001 - Rookie Tora Takagi was the top finishing Toyota and earned a personal-best sixth-place finish in today's American Memorial at the EuroSpeedway in Germany. Had a late-race yellow not occurred, Takagi very possibly could have earned his first career podium finish as he was running second among cars t ... Continue reading
USAC: Worldcom National Midget Car Series Race Results, IRP
September 16, 2001 USAC WORLDCOM NATIONAL MIDGET CAR RACE RESULTS: September 15, 2001 – Indianapolis, Indiana – Indianapolis Raceway Park QUALIFICATIONS: 1. J.J. Yeley, 91, Lewis-21.097; 2. Steve Paden, 01, Farrier-21.181; 3. Dave Darland, 9, Lewis-21.280; 4. Tracy Hines, 66, JS-21.297; 5. ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Montoya caps solemn weekend with first F1 victory
September 16, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 - Juan Pablo Montoya won his first Grand Prix after driving his Williams-BMW to victory in the Italian Grand Prix on Sept. 16 at Monza. Montoya's win came just two weeks before the SAP United States Grand Prix on Sept. 30 in Indianapolis. ... Continue reading
USAC: Western Sprint Car Race Results, Carson City
September 16, 2001 USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: September 15, 2001 – Carson City, Nevada - Carson Tahoe Champion Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ryan Flynn, F1, Flynn-12.740; 2. Tony Hunt, 77, Scott-12.740; 3. Jeff Gardner, 51, Gardner-12.800; 4. Scott Hansen, 33, Hansen-12.890; 5. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Pledges Aid for Relief Efforts
The BMW Group is committing cash and products to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and the City of New York to assist in relief efforts following Tuesday's attack on the United States. BMW will donate $1 million in cash and ten new BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicles to the Red Cross for its national relief effor ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Reports Fiscal 2002 First Quarter Results
Miller Industries, Inc. today announced financial results for its fiscal 2002 first quarter ended July 31, 2001. For the first quarter of 2002, net sales were $117.0 million compared with $127.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2001. Operating income for the fiscal 2002 first quarter increased to $1.4 million fro ... Continue reading
Interstate National Dealer Services Announces Q2 Fiscal 2001 Results
Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. today announced its third quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2001. Revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2001 were $16,821,849, compared to $16,825,617 for the same period a year earlier. Income from continuing operations for the three months ended July 31, 20 ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Brings Industry's Air2Air(TM) Exhaust System to Customers
ArvinMeritor Inc. today officially launched its first Air2Air exhaust system, combining air induction and exhaust development into an integrated airflow solution for automotive OEM customers. In a strategic move to grow its exhaust systems business, ArvinMeritor has announced: a letter of intent for the supply of a com ... Continue reading
MotorVac Announces Expanded Distribution
MotorVac Technologies has announced the expansion of its current distribution system. This larger and more efficient dealer network will provide shop owners the opportunity to purchase MotorVac equipment at more competitive prices. The company is now welcoming new dealer inquiries and has a limited number of opportunit ... Continue reading
United Auto Workers and Ford Contribute to Relief Effort
The UAW-Ford National Programs Center will donate $1 million to the Salvation Army to assist in emergency relief efforts. The donation is supported by UAW-represented employees at Visteon Corp., ZF Batavia and Rouge Steel. Additionally, UAW-Ford Family Service and Learning Center family councils, working through UAW re ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 301,065 units, up from the 279,196 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 11,232,107 vehicles, down 12.7 percent f ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Waives One-Way Drop Fee For Stranded Customers
Enterprise Rent-A-Car today issued the following statement in the aftermath of this week's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C.: The tragic events of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, have left thousands of Americans stranded away from their homes and families. In light of these extraordinary circumstances, Enterp ... Continue reading
Alamo Offers "Drive Home USA" Rate With Unlimited Mileage and No Drop Charges
In light of the current soaring demand for one-way rental car services, Alamo is offering a special Drive Home USA flat rate of $49.95 throughout the United States. This rate, valid through October 5, includes unlimited mileage, and no blackout dates or drop off fees. "We are delighted to offer Alamo customers this aff ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal: Designworks Open House postponed until January
Out of respect for those lost and all of us affected by this national tragedy, DESIGNWORKS/USA is re-scheduling its Design Celebration, for January 2002. The logistical challenges with our nation's transportation system prohibits us from having a successful event on September 20th, 2001. We will advise you of the new d ... Continue reading
Budget Has Cars Available to Help America Get Going Again
In response to the shift in rental business as travelers choose rental cars as an alternative means of transportation, Budget Rent a Car will begin offering rates as low as $19.99 per day at its nearly 750 corporate-owned downtown and suburban locations across the nation. Budget expects that as the public returns to wo ... Continue reading
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