Team Chicago Challenge (TV Show)
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Michelin Says New Rubber Should Always Go On Back Axle
Michelin Explains That, When Replacing Two Tires at a Time, the General Rule May Surprise You (and Be Kinder to Your Pocketbook!) LAURENS, S.C., Nov. 9 -- Today at its proving grounds in Laurens, S.C., Michelin settled an age-old question about where to mount the tires when replacing only two at a time. The answer is: ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 9 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 344,333 units, up from the 326,943 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 13,855,341 v ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Opens Headquarters For Premier Automotive Group in California
'Green' headquarters is first Ford building - and only in Orange County - to secure special environmental certification IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- The real estate adage, ``Location, Location, Location'' comes to life as Ford Motor Company dedicates the new North American Headquarters for its Premier Automotive Group in ... Continue reading
Season Tickets On Sale at Sears Point
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Best Seats in House, Hawaiian Vacation Could Be Yours With 2002 Season Ticket at Sears Point SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Sears Point Raceway will combine a sparkling new facility with four brand new season ticket packages that will give race fans ... Continue reading
Manhattan Scientifics Unveils Second Fuel Cell Powered Concept Vehicle
NEW YORK, Nov. 9 -- Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. (MHTX) announced today that it has completed initial testing of an environmentally friendly electric scooter powered by the company's 3000 watt fuel cell originally unveiled last July. The vehicle is pollution-free and nearly silent in use. It is suitable for driving in n ... Continue reading
Two Months of Gas Price Declines And Apparently No End in Sight
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 9, 2001--The average price of regular self-serve gasoline fell throughout Southern California and Nevada for the eighth consecutive week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. Declares Semi-Annual Dividend
TORRANCE, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2001--Edelbrock Corporation declared a $0.02 per share semi-annual dividend on the company's Common Stock. The dividend is payable on Dec. 14, 2001, to shareholders of record on Dec. 5, 2001. ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 9, 2001--BAT International Inc.,announced that its partially owned subsidiary company, Dolphin Automotive Company Inc. (Dolphin ACI) , and its biodiesel fuel partner, American Bio-Fuels (ABF), have successfully participated in the "Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2001" (http://www.challengebibendum.com), an ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Strong Third Quarter 2001 Results
Comparable Store Sales Rise 7.1% ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 7 -- Advance Auto Parts today announced record sales and profits for the third quarter ended October 6, 2001. The results reflect continued strong comparable store sales growth, increases in gross margin, and leveraging of expenses. Sales for the third quarter increas ... Continue reading
Nissan's Hyperminis in UC Davis Research; Project Focused on Marketability of Electric 'City Cars'
DAVIS, Calif., Nov. 7 -- Nissan is beginning a new chapter today in its marketability studies of non-polluting electric vehicles as 15 small Nissan Hypermini vehicles go into service in a research program at the University of California, Davis. Nissan wants to get a clear understanding of consumer reactions to the smal ... Continue reading
Top Designers to Share Their Craft at 9th Annual AutoWeek Design Forum Jan. 9
DETROIT, Nov. 8 -- Five leading design professionals will share their creative insights at AutoWeek's ninth annual Design Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center. The day long program begins with registration at 8 a.m. and concludes after the dinner program at 9 p.m. The event is presented by Auto ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Partnership With African American Advertising Agency
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 8 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. announced today the selection of Burrell Communications Group as its first-ever national African American advertising agency. Burrell joins Saatchi & Saatchi, Oasis, and Hispanic agency Conill Advertising, in providing TMS with a wide range of advertising ... Continue reading
Traffic Expected to Ease For Thanksgiving Weekend
AURORA, Ill., Nov. 8 -- AAA-CMC estimates 34.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving holiday, compared to 36.8 million last year -- a drop in overall travel of six percent. Thirty million are projected to travel by automobile, which is down 1.6 percent from last year; however, auto ... Continue reading
AutoNation to Acquire Laurel Motors Automotive Group
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of new and used automobiles, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Laurel Motors Automotive Group from Richard B. Cogswell, Jr. and Thomas A. Kinnish. The group would include the Company's first luxury new vehicle franch ... Continue reading
Hastings to Market ACL(R) Engine Products
Pact with ACL will expand product offerings, increase service HASTINGS, Mich., Nov. 8 -- Hastings Manufacturing Company today announced it has signed an agreement to become the exclusive marketer and distributor of ACL(R) engine components in United States and Mexico. The Hastings, Michigan-based piston ring and engine ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/ Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors
-- Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors N O T I C E Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors Saturday, November 10, 2001 11:00 a. m. Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, Illinois American Room - First Floor ------------------------------------------------ ... Continue reading
STURTEVANT, Wis.--Nov. 8, 2001--Bombardier Recreational Products, a leading provider of recreational marine products, announces it will expand its current Johnson outboard engine line with the addition of several new models featuring state-of-the-art four-stroke technology. The Johnson outboard line currently includes ... Continue reading
CLINTON TWP., Mich.--Nov. 8, 2001--Collex Collision Experts, has announced the appointment of Joseph E. Antonini to chairman of the board of directors. The company, a leading auto collision repair service with nine (9) locations around metro Detroit, and ranks as one of the top leading repair services nationally accord ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms Johnson Controls Inc.'s Debt Ratings
CHICAGO--Nov. 8, 2001--Fitch affirms the `A' for the existing senior unsecured debt and `F1' for commercial paper debt ratings of Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI). In addition, Fitch assigns an `A' rating to the $350 million 5% notes due November 2006 and the $250 million floating-rate notes due November 2003. The Rating Ou ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Schedules Conference Call And Webcast to Discuss Third Quarter 2001 Results
WATERTOWN, Conn.--Nov. 8, 2001--Hometown Auto Retailers (OTC BB: HCAR) has scheduled a conference call and simultaneous webcast for Monday, Nov. 12, 2001 at 4 p.m. (ET) to discuss its third quarter 2001 results. Corey Shaker, president and chief executive officer of Hometown, will host the call. Brokers, financial prof ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Opens New Branch in Greenwood, S.C.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Nov. 8, 2001--Birmingham-based Motion Industries, Inc., the world's largest distributor of bearings; mechanical, electrical, and fluid power transmission replacement parts; and hose products, opened a new branch in Greenwood, S.C., on September 1, 2001, according to Motion Industries President and CEO ... Continue reading
New Penn Employees Proudly Support N.Y. Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund
LEBANON, Pa.--Nov. 8, 2001--New Penn Motor Express, Inc., a subsidiary of Arnold Industries, Inc. announces that donations from the employees and a matching donation from the company resulted in a total contribution of $125,000.00 to the N.Y Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund. The donation will help to support the ... Continue reading
PPG Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Second Consecutive Year
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 8, 2001--For the second consecutive year PPG Industries has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), which rates companies on their economic, environmental and social performance. The 2001 edition of DJSI World includes 312 companies from 62 industries in 26 countries with a ... Continue reading
S&P Raises Rtgs on Five Ford Crdt Auto Owner Tr Deals
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--Nov. 8, 2001-- Standard & Poor's today raised its ratings on five Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust subordinated asset-backed transactions (see list). The raised ratings reflect increased loss protection percentages due to the buildup of credit enhancement, the strong credit performance of the t ... Continue reading
Valeo Announces a Plan to Close Its Plant at Velenje in Slovenia
PARIS--Nov. 8, 2001--Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) announced today that EKO, a subsidiary of the Valeo Group, acquired in September 2000 as part of the purchase of the automotive activities of the Labinal Group, has communicated to employee representatives a plan to close its plant in Velenje, Slovenia. EKO, which empl ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Dedicates Canadian Call Center
FORT WORTH, Texas--Nov. 8, 2001--AmeriCredit Corp. today officially dedicated its new call center in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The Peterborough center, which is located about 100 miles northeast of Toronto, is the company's first to be located in Canada and fifth call center in North America. AmeriCredit opened th ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE 2002 WINSTON WEST DATE: AUGUST 3, 2002 Irwindale, Calif. - - (November 9) The mighty machines of the NASCAR Winston West Series are penciled-in to make their 2002 return to Irwindale Speedway on Saturday, August 3. "We have a tentative 2002 event schedule on paper that shows our W ... Continue reading
Key Capital Group Inc. - Announcement
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Nov. 8, 2001--Key Capital Group Inc. (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui & Co. (USA), and Mitsui & Co. (Canada) Inc. for a "Strategic Alliance" to exploit market opportunities for the Company's "fast charge algorithm - (Accelra ... Continue reading
Kenworth Offers 600-Horsepower Engines for T2000 On-Highway Model
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Kenworth Offers 600-Horsepower Engines for T2000 On-Highway Model KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 8, 2001 - Kenworth Truck Company now offers the Cummins Signature 600, Cummins ISX and Caterpillar C-16 600-horsepower engines as options ... Continue reading
Modine Signs Agreement With Fuel Cell Maker Xcellsis
RACINE, Wis.--Nov. 8, 2001--Modine Manufacturing Company has signed a new agreement with Xcellsis, a leading developer of fuel cells, expanding their relationship to include components for hydrogen powered vehicles. This is a significant agreement for Modine, as many of the initial fuel cell vehicle programs are likely ... Continue reading
Firestone Reaches Agreement with State Attorneys General
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nov. 8,2001--Bridgestone/ Firestone, Inc. announced today that it has reached a comprehensive settlement with the state Attorneys General representing 53 states and U.S. territories. The settlement relates to certain claims made by the Attorneys General in connection with the company's August 2000 rec ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/ Mercedes-Benz USA Introduces InfoFueling Concept At Comdex Fall 2001
-- Mercedes-Benz USA will introduce the latest in automotive technology at COMDEX Fall 2001 in Las Vegas. The new DriveBy InfoFueling prototype vehicle from DaimlerChrysler Research will be unveiled during a media event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13th. The concept features new technology that enables hi ... Continue reading
Mopar Thursday NHRA Notes --- Pomona Finals
Automobile Club of S. California Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Pomona Raceway Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Thursday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 All is Well in the Skuza Camp LAS VEGAS, (Nov. 8, 2001) - Dean Skuza and the Mopar Parts Dodge R/T Nitro Funny C ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Achieves Third Consecutive Operating Profit in Q3
WATERTOWN, Conn.--Nov. 8, 2001-- Same Store Revenues at HCAR up 6.1%, While Same Store Margins Up 6.5% Hometown Auto Retailers (OTC BB: HCAR) Thursday announced that it generated an operating profit of $828,000 for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2001 on revenues of $71.7 million, a 2.7% increase over the year ago qu ... Continue reading
2002 SEMA SHOW*ITE SPACE DRAWING CONTRACTS FOR MORE SPACE THAN 2001 "SOLD OUT" SHOW
FOR IMMEDIATE USE Media Contacts: Gary Vigil, garyv@sema.org 909/396-0289, ext. 107 Chuck Schwartz, cschwartz@convexx.com 702/450-7662, ext. 104 2002 SEMA SHOW*ITE SPACE DRAWING CONTRACTS FOR MORE SPACE THAN 2001 "SOLD OUT" SHOW LAS VEGAS (Nov. 8, 2001) - The 2002 SEMA Show*ITE will be larger than this year's sold-out ... Continue reading
THE NEW IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP SIGNS-ON AS LATEST
Irwindale Dragstrip · Media Information THE NEW IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP SIGNS-ON AS LATESTNATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION (NHRA) MEMBER TRACK Irwindale, Calif. - - (November 8, 2001) In what can only be referred to as "terrific timing", Irwindale Speedway management today announced that its brand-new Irwindale Dragstrip woul ... Continue reading
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