GOTHENBURG, Sweden--Sept. 19, 2001-- Bure Equity AB (OMX:BURE.) acquires a 35 percent shareholding in Xdin AB. The company's operations comprise software and services within the concept, product and process development sectors. Xdin will be included in Bure's investment area IT Solutions. Xdin is a knowledge company in ... Continue reading
Unitrin Direct Auto Insurance Expands Availability to Michigan
CHICAGO, Ill.--Sept. 19, 2001--Unitrin Direct Auto Insurance has expanded sales into Michigan, its third state. "The addition of Michigan introduces Unitrin Direct into three of the ten most populated states," said Larry Sundram, President of Unitrin Direct. "We continue to move into states where we have the opportunit ... Continue reading
Vista, Calif.-Based Unitrin Direct Auto Insurance Expands Availability to Michigan
CHICAGO--Sept. 19, 2001--Unitrin Direct Auto Insurance has expanded sales into Michigan, its third state. "The addition of Michigan introduces Unitrin Direct into three of the ten most populated states," said Larry Sundram, President of Unitrin Direct. "We continue to move into states where we have the opportunity to b ... Continue reading
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Arctic Cat Inc. Adopts New Shareholder Rights Plan; Replaces Similar Plan That Recently Expired
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Sept. 19, 2001--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its board of directors unanimously adopted a new shareholder rights plan to replace a similar plan that recently expired. The shareholder rights plan is designed to ensure that all of the company's shareholders receive fair and equal treatme ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va.--Sept. 19, 2001-- This release originally crossed the wire at 7:50 a.m. ET this morning. Due to Business Wire error, some of the tables were not lined up correctly. None of the facts or figures have changed. The corrected release follows in its proper format. ... Continue reading
DuPont Becomes Official Sponsor of Bondurant School
DuPont Becomes Official Sponsor of Bondurant School FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX, Arizona (September 17, 2001) - Bob Bondurant announced today the signing of DuPont Performance Coatings as an official sponsor of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. The 3-year agreement will form an alliance between tw ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Sept. 19, 2001--This two-day conference at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Oct. 3-4, is being promoted by EyeForAuto and its e-Business Update magazine. Editor Julian Lynn today said, "EyeForAuto and e-Business Update is proud to announce the line-up to our latest industry conference. It constitutes a unique place ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Joins HSR at Daytona for The Brumos Continental Historics
Grand-Am Joins HSR at Daytona for The Brumos Continental Historics DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 19, 2001) -- Grand American Road Racing Association President Roger Edmondson announced today that the Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series will join Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) at Daytona Internati ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sept. 19, 2001-- And Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Home Readiness is Increasingly Important Among New-Homes Buyers Owners of new homes are placing increasing importance on a builder's ability to complete a ho ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 19, 2001--A discussion with Vincent Lo Castro, chief operating officer of Pinnacle Business Management (Pink Sheets:PCBM), about the current activities and direction of Pinnacle Business Management becomes available on Sept. 19, 2001, at http://www.marketdd.com, an online newsletter providing due dili ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 19, 2001--A discussion with Vincent Lo Castro, chief operating officer of Pinnacle Business Management (Pink Sheets:PCBM), about the current activities and direction of Pinnacle Business Management becomes available on Sept. 19, 2001, at http://www.marketdd.com, an online newsletter providing due dili ... Continue reading
Tecnomatix and Zuken Korea Sign Reseller Agreement
Partnership Brings Manufacturing Process Management Solutions to Electronics Manufacturers in Korea Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. , the world-leading provider of Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) software solutions, today announced the signing of a reseller agreement between Zuken Korea and Tecnomatix-Unicam, Inc., ... Continue reading
WISE INDUSTRIES INTRODUCES COMMERCIAL VAN INTERIOR KIT
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Haldex AWD System in Saab 9X Concept Car
Saab Automobile has chosen Haldex AWD system as one of the key systems in a new concept car (Saab 9X), which was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Saab 9X is a concept study of a future car with high performance. The Saab 9X concept car indicates a future direction of car development that combines sportyness and h ... Continue reading
Southwall Announces Final Judgment On Shareholder Litigation
Southwall Technologies Inc. , a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the automotive glass, electronic display and residential and commercial building glass markets, today announced that on Friday, September 14, 2001, the United States District Court in San Francisco entered Final Judgm ... Continue reading
FISHER/UNITECH Expands to Better Serve Its Customers
Leading Engineering Company and Software Reseller Relocates Headquarters to 18K Square Foot Facility in Troy, Michigan FISHER/UNITECH, a leading reseller of CAD/CAM/CAID/CAE software and engineering services to the Great Lakes area, announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarters to a larger facility in Tr ... Continue reading
ABI Reschedules Fuel Cell Conference
In light of recent events in New York and Washington, Allied Business Intelligence Inc (ABI) has rescheduled "Fuel Cell Dynamics: Reality, Not Hype" to February 6-7, 2002 at the Marriott Marquis in New York. The conference theme remains the same -- to bring the stationary, portable and automotive fuel cell players toge ... Continue reading
Steel Technologies Announces Joint Venture Transaction With Ferragon
Steel Technologies Inc. today announced that it has completed its previously announced transaction with Ferragon Corporation, a Minority Business Enterprise of Cleveland, Ohio, to form a joint venture between the two companies involving the operations of Ferrolux Metals Co. ("Ferrolux Metals") of Wayne, Michigan. As a ... Continue reading
The Favorite Cars of Comparison Shoppers: August 2001
InvoiceDealers, a pioneer in automotive Internet marketing, released the favorite cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans of online comparison shoppers in August 2001. August 2001 Results: The Honda Accord reclaimed its position as the Favorite Car and Overall Most Requested Vehicle for the first time since May. The Accord had ... Continue reading
ADESA Canada Promotions Announced
TORONTO--Sept. 17, 2001--Dale Hewitt has been named president of ADESA Canada. Hewitt replaces Brian J. Warner, who was named president of Indianapolis-based ADESA Corporation last week. Warner has served as president of ADESA Canada since 1998. The management change will take effect on October 1. ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Directors Authorize Share Repurchase
PORTLAND, Ore.--Sept. 17, 2001--The Board of Directors of Cascade Corporation today authorized the repurchase of up to 600,000 shares of the company's common stock. The board's action directs management to make the purchases as market conditions warrant and extends for twelve months. Cascade Corporation, headquartered ... Continue reading
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KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
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PRAB Reports Third Quarter Results
PRAB, Inc. reports third quarter sales of $4,429,000 and earnings of $212,000 for the period ended July 31, 2001. This compares with sales of $4,318,000 and earnings of $83,000 in the same period a year ago. Nine month sales of $11,224,000 and earnings of $222,000 for the current year compares with sales of $11,766,000 ... Continue reading
Gas Price Stable At Pre-Attack Level
Decisive action on the part of the oil industry and the government caused the nationwide average price of gasoline to stabilize this week at near pre-terror attack levels, and a similar coordinated approach to America's gasoline needs will be required until the present crisis has eased, AAA said today. "Preparations ne ... Continue reading
Hurst Announces New Quick/Stick Shifter for 2001 PT Cruiser
Hurst announces the availability of a new Quick/Stick Shifter, part number 391 4030, designed for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser with 5-speed manual transmission. This Quick/Stick Shifter provides a shorter and quicker shift by reducing the knob travel by approximately 30%. Manufactured from CNC-machined billet steel, an ... Continue reading
Crown Group, Inc. Reports First-Quarter FY 2002 EPS of $0.17
Crown Group, Inc. today announced its operating results for the first quarter of FY2002. For the three months ended July 31, 2001, revenues decreased 3% to $80.1 million, compared with $82.5 million in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Net income for the most recent quarter totaled $1,193,898, or $0.17 per ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2001-C
Fitch rated the receivables-backed notes issued by AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2001-C as listed below: -- $230,000,000 class A-1 fixed-rate money market notes, rated `F1+'; -- $395,000,000 class A-2 fixed-rate notes, rated `AAA'; -- $525,000,000 class A-3 variable-rate notes, rated `AAA'; -- $450,000,000 c ... Continue reading
Amica Mutual Leads Auto Insurance Industry in Customer Satisfaction
Economic Downturn, Widespread Rate Increase Take Toll on Customer Satisfaction Amica Mutual ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction for the second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 National Auto Insurance Study(SM) announced today. Erie Insurance Group and State Farm closely follo ... Continue reading
Southern California Gas Prices Take Upward Hike
Southern California and statewide gas prices posted an average 5-cent increase from August in response to increasing wholesale prices, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge report. The Southern California average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $1.67, up 5 cents from the Au ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team Jeg's is ready for late season charge
September 19, 2001 Last year, Team Jeg's was on top of the world in Memphis after clinching the 2000 NHRA Winston Championship. Memphis proved to be one of the most memorable stops on the tour for Team Jeg's. Mike Coughlin won in Pro Stock Truck and younger brother Jeg followed up with a win in Pro Stock. It was the fi ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hendrick Motorsports Employees Raise $18,862 for Relief Efforts
September 19, 2001 Hendrick Motorsports employees are giving $18,862 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts this week, and employer HMS is matching all employee contributions to offer a total contribution of $37,724 in cash for relief activities in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The employees ... Continue reading
NASCAR's Brave New World Begins at Dover
September 19, 2001 ATLANTA (Sept. 19, 2001) - Life, as racers know it, attempts a return to normalcy this weekend at Dover (Del.) Downs International Speedway following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pa. The running of Sunday's MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400 will be race num ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth ready for Dover effort
September 19, 2001 Your last run at Dover in June deemed your worst finish in a Winston Cup car at the track. What are your plans to regain the top-10 form you've had there in the past? "There were a lot of factors that contributed to our problems at Dover last time. We had some problems in the pits, which cost us some ... Continue reading
CART: Toyota Teams Prepare for Racing at Rockingham England
September 19, 2001 OVAL SUCCESS HELPS DIXON CLIMB TO FIFTH - Rookie Scott Dixon (Nextel Powerware Panasonic Toyota) has climbed up to fifth-place overall with a ninth-place finish in Germany. What made Dixon's run even more impressive was that after having all of Thursday's practice rained out, he then missed Friday's ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Cordova Marketing Group to Assist with Sears Point Facility Entitlement
September 19, 2001 SONOMA, Calif. - Sears Point Raceway has selected the Cordova Marketing Group to assist with efforts to secure a facility entitlement partner, raceway officials have announced. The Cordova Marketing Group (CMG) is based in Orlando, Fla., and headed by former Oakland A's and Houston Rockets broadcast ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: USGP remains on schedule with secutity plan in place
September 19, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS- The SAP United States Grand Prix will proceed as scheduled Sept. 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with full security measures in place. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has a comprehensive security plan for all of its events, created with full cooperation from federal, state of Indi ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: Awards ceremony rescheduled for October 7 at Texas
September 19, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - The annual Indy Racing Awards Ceremony has been rescheduled for Oct. 7 at The Speedway Club at Texas Motor Speedway, league and speedway officials announced Sept. 18. The event, originally scheduled for Sept. 17, salutes the teams and drivers of the Indy Racing Northern Light Series an ... Continue reading
CART wraps up European tour with inaugural Rockingham 500
September 19, 2001 DETROIT- Having played to an impressive throng in its first-ever appearance in Europe last Saturday, the FedEx Championship Series continues its overseas tour this weekend with the inaugural Rockingham 500 at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, England (7:30 a.m. ET Saturday, live, ESPN). A crowd of ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari, McLaren to try to hold off resurgent Williams at Indy
September 19, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Ferrari and McLaren haven't looked over their shoulders often in Formula One in the last three seasons. The teams have monopolized first and second in the FIA Formula One World Constructors' Championship since 1998, with McLaren winning in 1998 and Ferrari in 1999, 2000 and this year. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Yates teams sporting 'Old Glory' at Dover
September 19, 2001 DOVER, Del. - When the Robert Yates Racing teams return to the track this weekend for the MBNA Cal Ripkin, Jr. 400 NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at Dover Downs International Speedway, they will be sporting a patriotic look honoring America in response to the recent tragedies in New York, Washington ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Tech Lesson: The Formula One Car
September 19, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - A look at the Formula One cars that will compete at the SAP United States Grand Prix on Sept. 30 at Indianapolis: ENTRANTS -- Each entrant must construct its chassis and enter two cars and drivers in all races of the season. Any entrant that misses a race must pay a substantial fine un ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gordon looks to help out victims; get back on track at Dover
September 19, 2001 DOVER, Del. - Jeff Gordon has two goals this weekend: help aid the victims of last Tuesday's terrorist attack and run well at Dover. Gordon, driver of the DuPont Chevrolet, will host the third annual Jeff Gordon-DuPont Motorsports Golf Classic on Thursday in Wilmington, Del. On behalf of the Jeff Gor ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Tech Lesson: The Formula One Race Procedure
September 19, 2001 FORMULA ONE RACE PROCEDURES INDIANAPOLIS- Information about Formula One race procedures that will be followed at the SAP United States Grand Prix on Sept. 30 at Indianapolis: START PROCEDURES 30 minutes before scheduled start time (12:30 p.m., Indianapolis) *Pit lane opens, cars set off on a reconnai ... Continue reading
NASCAR: Jarrret ready to resume competition at Dover
September 19, 2001 DOVER, Del.- With hearts still heavy and a renewed realization of sport's relative importance in American society, members of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series resume competition Sunday at Dover Downs International Speedway. Items of note heading into Sunday's MBNA Cal Ripken, Jr. 400 (NBC; 1 p.m.): The ... Continue reading
SCCA Valvoline Runoffs in full swing
September 19, 2001 LEXINGTON, Ohio - The Sports Car Club of America returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio, this week for the 38th running of the Valvoline Runoffs- amateur road racing's largest and most celebrated event. By days-end Sunday, 24 National Champions will be crowned as second place goes ... Continue reading
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