Vehicle Diagnostics Systems... The Future?
TORONTO, Nov. 13 -- Automobile owners can now experience a greater sense of security through the use of remote vehicle diagnostics systems which monitor performance and engine outputs. During any trip, if a warning light activates, a motorist can simply pull over and call a service center to determine the urgency of th ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Awards PR Account to PFISpindler
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 13, 2001--Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) today announced it has awarded its public relations account to PFISpindler. In announcing the appointment, Stephen Henson, vice president of Marketing and Business Development, said PFISpindler would be responsible "for enhancing the awareness of Kelley Blue ... Continue reading
Local and Federal Officials to Discuss Importance of Alternative Fuels
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Today several local and federal officials will meet at the annual meeting of the Alternative Fuels Clean Cities Partnership to discuss the role and importance of alternative fuel vehicles in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.The ultimate goal of the Partnership is to increase th ... Continue reading
'Car Czar' Bob Lutz Reveals His Plans; More Axes to Fall at Ford? Will Luxury Chief Wolfgang Reitzle Take it in the Neck? How High is Up for Hyundai? Audi Spy Shots; Feds Target Jeep; and a 500-Horsepower PT Cruiser - on TheCarConnection.com DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- It wasn't supposed to happen this way. Conventional wisdom ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Nov. 13, 2001--SynQuest, Inc. today announced Ford Motor Corporation , a leading manufacturer of automobiles and trucks, has successfully used SynQuest supply chain planning solutions to reduce the cost of logistics associated with delivery of materials to its assembly operations. SynQuest software helps Ford ... Continue reading
Insilco Holding Co. Reports Third Quarter 2001 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 13, 2001--Insilco Holding Co. (OTCBB:INSL) today reported sales and operating results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2001. The Company reported the following results on a pro forma basis to include the results of acquisitions as if they occurred at the beginning of the re ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International Announces Record Third Quarter Earnings
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Nov. 13, 2001--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMKR), a specialty auto parts manufacturer/distributor, today announced record earnings and sales for its third fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2001 in its Form 10-QSB filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In its Form 10-Q ... Continue reading
Bob Lutz To Run GM North America Replaces Ron Zarella
Bob Lutz, Gary Cowger Named Chairman, President, of GM North America; Ron Zarrella Returns to Bausch & Lomb DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced that Bob Lutz, vice chairman of GM Product Development, will take on additional duties as chairman of GM North America. Gary Cowger, group vice president of GM Manuf ... Continue reading
MEDIA DAY - WED. NOV 14 - AT SPEEDWAY
SHORT NOTICE: ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, WE ARE INVITING ALL MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA TO JOIN US AND THE LEWIS RACING TEAM AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF NOON AND 5PM TO GET A FIRST HAND LOOK AT THE TEAM THAT HAS WON FOUR THANKSGIVING NIGHT GP's. WE'LL HAVE SOME "LIGHT REFRESHMENTS' ON HAND. LET US KNOW IF YOU ... Continue reading
PDS Technology Appoints Jeffrey Hall Director of Sales
ROYAL OAK, Mich.--Nov. 13, 2001--PDS Technology, LCC has appointed Jeffrey T. Hall to the position of Director of Sales. The appointment was made by Michael F. Juras, President and Chief Executive Officer, who founded PDS Technology in 2000 to develop and market his Product Development System, the first comprehensive s ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Nov. 13, 2001--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a leader in power and energy management products, announced today that SatCon Power Systems, Canada, has received an order for its StarSine(TM) Power Conditioning System (PCS) from SAFT America, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcatel for an uninterruptible an u ... Continue reading
Velant Names Richard Alfonsi Vice President of Business Development & Product Marketing
ATLANTA--Nov. 13, 2001-- Silicon Valley Executive Brings Experience From Both Early-Stage and Established Technology Companies Velant, Inc., the leading provider of transportation planning solutions, today announced the appointment of T. Richard Alfonsi as Vice President of Business Development and Product Marketing. M ... Continue reading
U.S. EPA Honors General Motors Corporation
FOR RELEASE: November 13, 2001 U.S. EPA Honors General Motors Corporation DETROIT - What does General Motors Corporation (GM) have in common with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Walt Disney World, and Sandia National Laboratories? They are among 54 organizations that will be recognized at an ... Continue reading
Rolex Series Payout Tops $2.5 Million In 2001
Rolex Series Payout Tops $2.5 Million In 2001 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2001) - The purse, point fund and other prizes earned by teams and drivers in the Rolex Sports Car Series hit a new high mark for 2001, reaching a total of $2,524,525. The purse and point fund for the 10-race Rolex Series came in just under $2 ... Continue reading
Enova To Provide Fuel Cell Components for Ford
TORRANCE, Calif.--Nov. 13, 2001--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA) announced today that it has entered into a strategic relationship with Ford Motor Company under which Enova has been selected by Ford Motor Company's Th!nk brand to develop and manufacture a high power, high voltage conversion module (HEC) for their upcoming f ... Continue reading
EULESS, Texas--Nov. 13, 2001--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leader and innovator in providing service contracts and aftermarket warranties, today reported the sixth consecutive quarter of profitability. Net income reached $548,247 or $0.04 per diluted share for the company's fiscal second quarter 2002, which end ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: Santa Clara's first electric-hybrid transit bus will be unveiled to provide free commuter transportation in Santa Clara between the Altamont Commuter Express and Caltrain. The buses use Capstone MicroTurbine HEV technology, an onboard microturbine generator that improves electric bus performance and efficiency ... Continue reading
APCOA/Standard Parking to Host Conference Call Announcing Third Quarter 2001 Results
CHICAGO--Nov. 13, 2001--APCOA/Standard Parking today announced that it will report its third quarter 2001 earnings results on the morning of Thursday, November 15, 2001. There will be a conference call with James A. Wilhelm, President and Chief Executive Officer, and G. Marc Baumann, Chief Financial Officer, at 10:00 a ... Continue reading
Imperial Parking Corporation Announces 3rd Quarter Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Nov. 13, 2001--Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX: IPK) today reported revenues of $24.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, representing a 29.6% year-over-year increase in revenues. The Company reported net income of $292,000, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the th ... Continue reading
nMetric Links Engineering, Manufacturing and Order Management Up/Down the Supply Chain
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Nov. 13, 2001-- First Suite to Provide Real-Time, Live Scheduling, Monitoring and Tracking of Manufacturing Status at All Times nMetric today announced a breakthrough Manufacturing Collaboration system based on a real-time, live processing engine that provides event-driven scheduling, multi-site mon ... Continue reading
nMetric Links Engineering, Manufacturing and Order Management Up/Down the Supply Chain
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Nov. 13, 2001-- First Suite to Provide Real-Time, Live Scheduling, Monitoring and Tracking of Manufacturing Status at All Times nMetric today announced a breakthrough Manufacturing Collaboration system based on a real-time, live processing engine that provides event-driven scheduling, multi-site mon ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 13, 2001--Ramoil Management Ltd., (Pink Sheets:RAMO) has retired 73.5 million shares. 30 million were bought back while 43.5 million were cancelled. There are now 80.434 million shares outstanding. In addition, management has developed a strategy for a settlement in the Luke Oil Appellate Case in the So ... Continue reading
Tomkins Acquires US Residential Air Systems Business
LONDON--Nov. 13, 2001--The Air Systems Components division of Tomkins PLC, the global engineering group, has acquired American Metal Products ("AMP") from Masco Corporation for an undisclosed cash sum. AMP manufactures grilles, registers and diffusers, vent products and gutter protection systems, mainly for the US resi ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Nov. 13, 2001--Motorists traveling for Thanksgiving holiday will get an early Christmas present -- substantially lower gasoline prices. The statewide average price for regular self-serve is $1.09 a gallon. A year ago, Texans were paying $1.43 a gallon. Nationally, motorists are currently paying an average of $ ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Southern California Gas Prices Fall to 30-Month Low
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 13, 2001--Southern California Thanksgiving travelers who plan to drive can expect to benefit from average pump prices that they haven't seen since June 1999, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California average price for regular or self ser ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 13, 2001--GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc. mortgage pass-through certificates, series 1999-FL1, are upgraded by Fitch as follows: $11.4 million class C to `AAA' from `AA'; $29.9 million class D to `AAA' from `BBB+'. Classes A and B paid off and the ratings have been withdrawn. Fitch does not rat ... Continue reading
Oakhurst Company, Inc. Announces Change of Name and Trading Symbol
WILMINGTON, Del.--Nov. 13, 2001--Oakhurst Company, Inc. announced today that it has changed its name to "Sterling Construction Company, Inc." effective November 13, 2001. Formerly traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the stock symbol "OAKC", effective today, the Company will trade under its symbol, "STCS". The Compan ... Continue reading
Reichhold Announces Plans to Sell Its Formulated Adhesives Business
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Nov. 13, 2001--Reichhold, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Incorporated (DIC), is negotiating to sell its Swift(R) Adhesives business to Forbo Holding A.G., a global manufacturer of adhesives, belting and floor coverings. Forbo Holding A.G. is headquartered i ... Continue reading
WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 11/13/2001
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 11/13/2001 These bi-monthly updates are designed to tell you what's new in WOMAN MOTORIST Internet magazine at http://www.womanmotorist.com, the prize for the current month's contest, upcoming radio programs, special projects, events and more. You joined this list by ... Continue reading
CTS Announces Direct Stock Purchase Plan
ELKHART, Ind.--Nov. 13, 2001--CTS Corporation today announced that it has established a Direct Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan") to provide investors with a convenient and economical method to purchase shares, as well as offer investors the opportunity to automatically reinvest dividends. The Company received word today ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular First Quarter Dividend
DAYTON, Ohio--Nov. 13, 2001--The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular first quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable January 10, 2002 to shareholders of record as of December 18, 2001. Reynolds and Reynolds, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is the leading ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Adds Tools to its Automark Web Services Offering
DAYTON, Ohio--Nov. 13, 2001-- BrandProtect(TM) and PitStop features provide brand consistency, additional functionality, improved return on investment to automotive retailers The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today introduced BrandProtect(TM) and PitStop, the latest features available within its Automark Web Solutions ... Continue reading
Just Call Them "Private" Cobalt
SEATTLE--Nov. 13, 2001-- Shareholders Approve Merger of Leading Automotive E-business Provider With a Warburg Pincus Affiliate The Cobalt Group, Inc. announced today that it has closed its previously announced merger with an affiliate of Warburg Pincus LLC, a global private equity firm. At a special meeting held today, ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Keep Dropping "How Low Can You Go?
SAN FRANCISCO--Nov. 13, 2001--AAA reports that cities in Northern California continued to see dropping gas prices even as OPEC gets set to announce its fourth oil production cutback this year, in an effort to shore up falling crude oil prices. In the past month, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded self-s ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Available In Detroit And Cadillac Showrooms
FOR RELEASE: November 13, 2001 XM Satellite Radio Available In Detroit And Cadillac Showrooms Availability Coincides with XM National Launch DETROIT - Motown has never sounded better now that XM Satellite Radio is available in the Detroit area. Moreover, GM, the first automaker to offer XM Satellite Radio, announced th ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Jetta GLX Wagon (2002)
'Volkswagen' translates from German as 'people's car,' and the name holds true. Volkswagen first gained its following with the original Beetle in the 1950s. The simple, inexpensive, and well-made Beetle was a car for the European people of that post-World War II time, and became popular in the U.S. as a protest against ... Continue reading
#55 And Crime Stoppers Team Up
November 12, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Richard J. Weber Racing Consultants Inc. 561) 745-9366 Fax: (561) 743-7314 Richie@raceconsultant.com POWERS MOTORSPORTS DODGE NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK CRIME STOPPERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY SIGNS ON WITH HOPES TO SOLVE 12-YEAR-OLD MURDER CASE. JUPITER FL. - The murder has bee ... Continue reading
Lutz To Keynote SAE Outlook Conference
DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) will present its annual Automotive Outlook Conference Tuesday, January 8, 2002 in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The theme of this year's conference is ``The New Automotive Economy.'' The lunchtime keynote speaker will be ... Continue reading
NBC Continues Racing Collectables TV Shop at Home
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Nov. 13 -- ShopNBC announced today that it has expanded its existing relationship with Speedshop to a one-year programming agreement. ``Speedshop, the Fastest Show on TV'' will appear weekly on ShopNBC Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST, debuting November 14. Speedshop will use its pre-existing agreements a ... Continue reading
ABRA's Montgomery Named to I-CAR Post
MINNEAPOLIS--Nov. 12, 2001--Monty Montgomery, Vice President of ABRA-Tennessee, has been appointed to serve a one-year term as the District Chairman for the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) for the Memphis market. I-CAR is an international, not-for-profit training organization dedicated to imp ... Continue reading
National Companies New Direct Sales Concept
DAVIE, Fla.--Nov. 12, 2001--Richard Loehr heads the National Companies and believes his direct sales business will become the envy of the fast growing industry. His optimism is substantially supported in portions of a profile on Loehr and the National Companies appearing in today's Miami Herald, published while the com ... Continue reading
GM To Introduce 10 New Vehicle Models In Middle East
FOR RELEASE: November 7, 2001 GM To Introduce 10 New Vehicle Models In Middle East DUBAI: General Motors will present ten new vehicle models in the Middle East during model year 2002, breaking all previous company records for new entries to this market. Customers will be able to see them for the first time during the u ... Continue reading
R. L. POLK & CO. ANNOUNCES MID-YEAR AUTOMOTIVE LOYALTY LEADERS
GM Leads in "Overall" Category New Faces Surface Among Category Leaders DETROIT, Mich. - October 23, 2001 - R. L. Polk & Co. released its mid-year consumer automotive loyalty rankings today and General Motors Corporation (GM) is once again positioned to capture the overall manufacturer loyalty award. At present, GM's c ... Continue reading
General Motors Commitment To 2002 Olympic Winter Games
FOR RELEASE: November 7, 2001 General Motors Makes Unprecedented Commitment To 2002 Olympic Winter Games More Than 5,000 GM Vehicles to Provide Transportation Solutions for Salt Lake Games SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - As the world's largest vehicle manufacturer and official domestic automotive partner of the U.S. Olympic Tea ... Continue reading
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