Spartan Motors Intros new Fire Truck Chassis
The following is information about Spartan Motors, Inc. If you have any questions, please call me at (616) 233-0500. Thank you for your interest in Spartan. Ben Buursma Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. 171 Monroe NW, Suite 500 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone 616.233.0500 Fax 616.233.0600 bbuursma@lambert-edwards.com FO ... Continue reading
GM AgreesThat Buyers Prefer Independent Sites: Cancels Own Internet Venture
DETROIT, Dec 18 Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. has canceled plans for a joint venture with its dealers to boost car sales over the Internet, saying the business simply was not viable. GM had said in February that it was seeking to form a $50 million company called AutoCentric, which was supposed to help set ... Continue reading
Stewart & Stevenson's FMTV is the U.S. Army's 'Platform of Choice'
HOUSTON, Dec. 18 -- From launching rockets to transporting Combat Support Hospitals to roaming the planet Mars, Stewart & Stevenson's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) is the platform of choice for a variety of cutting-edge defense and high-technology applications in addition to performing its traditional cargo ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Dec. 18 -- CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today announced that on Friday, December 21, 2001 it will provide an update on the refinancing of its capital structure, make additional comments regarding its third quarter fiscal 2001 f ... Continue reading
MELBOURNE, Fla.--Dec. 18, 2001--AuthenTec, the leader in advanced biometric fingerprint semiconductor technology, today announced three strategic sales and marketing appointments to further enhance the Company's global sales presence and to address the sharp increase in worldwide demand for fingerprint identification t ... Continue reading
GP Strategies Anticipates Closing a New Three Year Revolving Credit Agreement
NEW YORK--Dec. 18, 2001--GP Strategies Corporation announced today that the Company and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries anticipate entering into a new three year Revolving Credit Agreement no later than the expiration date of the Company's current Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement, which was extended to ... Continue reading
All Employees of Scania's Busbuilding Operation in Katrineholm Offered Continued Employment
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Dec. 18, 2001--The restructuring of Scania's busbuilding operation is ongoing, and it is now clear that Scania will be able to offer all employees of its busbuilding operation in Sweden continued employment either in Katrineholm or Sodertalje. Scania considers it important to communicate this informa ... Continue reading
Ansoft Board Member Dr. Ulrich Rohde Receives Prestigious IEEE Award
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 18, 2001--The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) board of directors elected Ansoft Corporation board member Dr. Ulrich L. Rohde as an IEEE Fellow at its November meeting. The IEEE Fellow Committee annually awards the Grade of Fellow to a select group of recipients who demonstrate ... Continue reading
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Ballard's Material Products Division Receives $78-Million Contract Extension for Friction Material
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Dec. 18, 2001-- Ballard Power Ballard Power Systems announced today that its Material Products Division has signed a five-year contract extension with an existing customer valued at $78-million (US$50-million) for the supply of carbon friction material for automatic transmissions. "This con ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: December 18, 2001 Buffalo, NY -The world's premiere off-road vehicle, the HUMMER H1, is now on sale and available at the newly appointed HUMMER of Buffalo in Williamsville, NY. General Motors and AM General awarded a new HUMMER franchise to Steve Cappellino to establish HUMMER of Buffalo in September 2001. ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Dec. 18, 2001--Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) today announced it has leased, with an option to purchase, a manufacturing facility in Irvine, Calif., to expand its production capacity by approximately 40% to accommodate projected growth in demand for its ceramic diesel engine components, ceramic orthodonti ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: December 18, 2001 DETROIT– When auto shows roll into 39 cities in 25 states nationwide between now and April 2002, thousands of deaf and hard-of-hearing people will be treated to a unique experience courtesy of General Motors’ Pontiac-GMC Division. The division’s annual community outreach program, wh ... Continue reading
GARTH BROOKS - SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2001 9:00AM EASTERN TO 10:30AM EASTERN NEW ALBUM - SCARECROW PRODUCER - CALL ME CLAUS-DVD/VIDEO "I love the idea of the 'Scarecrow' -- a guy who is brainless, but who has a heart," Garth says, with characteristic good humor. Then he adds: "This is the ... Continue reading
Grupo IMSA Obtains Syndicated Loan of US$380 Million
MONTERREY, Mexico--Dec. 18, 2001--Grupo IMSA (BMV:IMSA) , today announced that it has obtained a long-term syndicated loan for US$380 million. This transaction has allowed the Company to modify the contract of an already-existing debt with an outstanding amount of US$231 million to obtain a lower interest rate, and to ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: December 18, 2001 Houston- The world's premiere off-road vehicle, the HUMMER H1, is now on sale and available at the newly appointed DeMontrond HUMMER in Houston, TX. General Motors and AM General awarded a new HUMMER franchise to Bill Kool to establish DeMontrond HUMMER in November 2001. "GM is proud to a ... Continue reading
Interelate Delivers Strategic Business Value for Nissan North America With E.piphany CRM Software
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--Dec. 18, 2001-- Leading CRM Services Provider Hosts and Manages E.piphany's E.5(TM) CRM Solution To Help Automotive Manufacturer Acquire Customers and Reduce Dealer Response Times Interelate, Inc., a provider of comprehensive next-generation customer intelligence and campaign management solutions, ... Continue reading
Kenworth Photo Release: Kenworth Mixer Lighting Up for the Holidays
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeff Parietti, (425) 828-5196 jparietti@paccar.com Kenworth Mixer Lighting Up for the Holidays KIRKLAND, Wash., December 18, 2001 - For Bayview RediMix, the holiday season is a time to show their colors - not red and green, but red, white and blue. "Our company was founded by ... Continue reading
KleenAir Systems Targets Retrofit and OEM Markets
FULLERTON, Calif.--Dec. 18, 2001--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announced that following successful tests conducted recently in the city of Houston for both NOx and particulate reduction using its proprietary SCR technology, KleenAir Systems has entered into discussions with engine and exhaust system manufacturers ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: December 18, 2001 Long Island, NY - The world's premiere off-road vehicle, the HUMMER H1, is now on sale and available at the newly appointed Sun HUMMER in Massapequa, NY. General Motors and AM General awarded a new HUMMER franchise to Patrick Cassino to establish Sun HUMMER in October 2001. "GM is proud t ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: December 18, 2001 Long Island, NY - The world's premiere off-road vehicle, the HUMMER H1, is now on sale and available at the newly appointed Ramp HUMMER in Smithtown. General Motors and AM General awarded a new HUMMER franchise to Charles R. Rampone, Jr. to establish Ramp HUMMER in November 2001. "GM is p ... Continue reading
Meterologists Predict Snow In Hottest Climate!
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher ON THE SCENE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH METEOROLOGISTS PREDICT: SNOW IN MESA, ARIZONA Needy Children Receive A White Christmas In One Of Our Nations Hottest Climates THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2001 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2001 2:00 PM ... Continue reading
New Range Rover SUV Will Feature Side Impact Restraint from Simula and TRW
PHOENIX--Dec. 18, 2001--Simula, Inc. (AMEX:SMU) announced today that Simula and TRW, Inc. will provide Simula's Inflatable Tubular Structure (ITS(R)) head protection system to be offered as standard equipment on new Range Rover vehicles, which will initially go on sale in the United Kingdom in February, 2002. Simula ha ... Continue reading
New Teen Driver Law Co-Sponsored by AAA Texas Designed to Change Teen Driving Habits
DALLAS--Dec. 18, 2001--On New Year's Day, a new Texas law takes effect that is expected to save thousands of teens from injury and death in vehicle crashes each year. The Graduated Driver License (GDL) law, co-sponsored by AAA Texas, will dramatically change the way teens get their driver's licenses. "Motor vehicle cra ... Continue reading
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FOR RELEASE: December 18, 2001 San Diego, CA-The world's premiere off-road vehicle, the HUMMER H1, is now on sale and available at the newly appointed Marvin K. Brown HUMMER in San Diego, CA. General Motors and AM General awarded a new HUMMER franchise to Jim Brown and Dave Grundstrom to establish Marvin K. Brown HUMME ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS & CANTON, Mass.--December 18, 2001-- The SICK Group, a privately held global leader in sensor technology, and Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (RVSI) , today announced the acquisition, by affiliates of the SICK Group, of RVSI's Material Handling business. RVSI is a world leader in machine vision technology. Its ... Continue reading
Utah Buys Additional Devices from CompassCom Inc. to Track Vehicles at Winter Games
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--Dec. 18, 2001--A coalition of Utah public safety agencies has purchased additional automatic vehicle location (AVL) components from CompassCom Inc. of Centennial, Colo., to track the locations of emergency vehicles and shuttle buses carrying athletes during the upcoming Winter Games in Salt Lake City ... Continue reading
WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 12/18/2001
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 12/18/2001 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
Alcoa Announces Expected Fourth Quarter 2001 Results
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 18, 2001--Alcoa reaffirmed today that it will take a special charge for its strategic restructuring, which will total approximately $225 million after taxes in the fourth quarter of 2001. "By optimizing our manufacturing system, Alcoa will emerge better equipped to meet customer needs, while positionin ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Cash Dividend
IRVINE, Calif.--Dec. 18, 2001--Westcorp , the diversified financial services company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, declared on Dec. 18, 2001 a cash dividend of $0.11 per share for shareholders of record as of February 6, 2002, with a payable date of February 20, 2002. In ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports First Quarter Results
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Dec. 18, 2001--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the world's leading motor home manufacturer, today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 which ended December 1, 2001. Revenues were $179.1 million for the 14- week quarter, an increase of 9.1 percent over revenues of $164.2 million for the ... Continue reading
Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda launch
LUCKY STRIKE B.A.R HONDA LAUNCH Brackley, 18 December 2001 Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda unveiled its new 2002 Formula One contender, the B.A.R Honda 004, at the team’s Brackley factory today. They also announced a basic agreement with Honda on the extension of their relationship to the end of 2004, introduced a new m ... Continue reading
NASCAR's Tony Stewart Joins Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Lineup
NASCAR's Tony Stewart Joins Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Lineup Lammers, Mowlem to Share Driving Duties in Crawford DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2001) - Crawford Race Cars announced today that NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Tony Stewart would join road racing veterans Jan Lammers and Johnny Mowlem as drivers of the 20 ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Achieves Significant ROI in Only Six Months With mySAP E-Procurement
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Dec. 18, 2001-- Aberdeen Group Study Finds mySAP E-Procurement Yields Significant Benefits At Automaker's Spanish Unit Confirming the value of its e-procurement offerings, SAP Markets, Inc., the exchange company of the SAP group, today announced that an influential research and consulting organizatio ... Continue reading
MELBOURNE, Fla.--Dec. 18, 2001-- Integrated with SAFLINK's SAFmodule for Novell Modular Authentication Service, AuthenTec's Patented TruePrint sub-surface technology strengthens Novell's Access and Security solutions AuthenTec Inc., the leader in advanced biometric fingerprint semiconductor products, today announced it ... Continue reading
iSECUREtrac Corp Issues Convertible Preferred Stock
OMAHA, Neb.--Dec. 18, 2001--iSECUREtrac(TM) Corp (OTCBB:ISRE) announced today the issuance of $8.6 million of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ("preferred stock") to certain private investors. The preferred stock was issued in consideration of forgiveness of debt to certain investors and the assumption of other Com ... Continue reading
Varian, Inc. Digital Compact Leak Detector Offers Exclusive Technology
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Dec. 18, 2001--Varian, Inc. today unveiled enhanced leak detector technology designed to provide ease of use, productivity, and integrity in manufacturing systems for production, assembly, or verification testing. The 990 dCLD II is a helium mass spectrometer leak detector designed to serve as a comp ... Continue reading
WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 12/18/2001
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 12/18/2001 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
National Safety Council Launches Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December18, 2001 Contact: Kajsa A. Johnson 630-775-2326 National Safety Council Launches Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Safety & Productivity Itasca, IL -- The National Safety Council (NSC), in cooperation with Aon Corporation and Cambridge Integrated Services Group, Inc., has launched the ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 pprplus50@aol.com GORDON TO SKIP IROC IN 2002 HARRISBURG, N.C. - Jeff Gordon, 2001 NASCAR Winston Cup champion, will not participate in the 2002 IROC series. The four-time Winston Cup champion cited several factors in his decision. "It's ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 18 -- In a separate release, Circuit City Stores, Inc. today reported third quarter results for the company, including record results for the CarMax Group .SalesTotal sales for the CarMax Group were $774.3 million for the third quarter ended November 30, 2001, up 38 percent from $561.7 million in la ... Continue reading
After much ballyhoo and the great expectations created at last years Detroit Auto Show,USA Today reports that Ford’s slumping finances have left no money to produce an updated Ford Fairlane and a roadgoing version of the concept Forty-Nine. The Fairlane, the paper reports, was to eventually replace the Crown Vict ... Continue reading
The Detroit Press reported that Ford bailed out of yet another unsuccessful e-commerce venture, Ford Motor Co. plans to sell its stake in Wayne, Pa.-based Internet Capital Group Inc. They went on to report that Ford is losing nearly all of the $50 million it invested in the once red-hot e-commerce holding company in De ... Continue reading
Louisville Ford Employees Share Cheer With Less Fortunate
LOUISVILLE, December 17, 2001 -- With Christmas cheer to share, Ford Motor Company and UAW Local 862 team up with Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP) and Kentucky Truck Plant (KTP) employees to continue the yearly tradition of giving to the community during the holiday season. For the first time, both LAP and KTP employees ... Continue reading
China's Jiangling Motors Hints At 30 pct Sales Increase
SHANGHAI, Dec 18 Reuters reported today that China's Jiangling Motors , in which Ford Motor Co has a 29.96 percent stake, said on Tuesday its sales volume is expected to grow nearly 30 percent to 46,650 units in 2002. The Jiangxi-based auto maker planned to sell 12,000 Transit vans, produced with Ford technology, and a ... Continue reading
AP Reports Chrysler Minivans Not Recalled
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. AP reported that a recall of 1.16 million minivans announced last year by DaimlerChrysler AG to fix leaky fuel seals has yet to take place, according to a published report. The German-American automaker agreed to the voluntary recall on Sept. 8, 2000, after 19 fires had been reported to the National ... Continue reading
Denso to build 3rd Mexico car parts plant
Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 09:30 JST MONTERREY, Mexico — Japan Today reported that Denso Corp, Japan's largest manufacturer of auto parts, will build its third plant in Mexico at a cost of $48 million, company executives said on Monday. Kiyotoshi Yano, director general of Denso Mexico, told a news conference t ... Continue reading
MG Rover has been forced to recall the entire year's output of its MGf model, Britain's best-selling sportscar, due to safety concerns. Letters were sent out yesterday to owners calling on them to take their vehicles to local dealerships for remedial work to be carried out free of charge. Although minor in nature, the ... Continue reading
AOL Time Warner to Join in Sponsoring Toyota's F-1 Team
NEW YORK--Dec. 17, 2001--AOL Time Warner announced today that it will join in sponsoring the Toyota Motor Corporation's F-1 racing team. The announcement took place at the official new car launch for Panasonic Toyota racing, held in Cologne, Germany. Toyota's new F-1 car, which made its world-premiere debut today, disp ... Continue reading
AUDI Licenses Hyperwave's Collaborative Knowledge Management System
BOSTON--Dec. 17, 2001-- eKnowledge Infrastructure Enables AUDI Employees to Answer Customer Queries Using Comprehensive Knowledge Database Hyperwave Information Management, Inc. today announced that AUDI has licensed its eKnowledge Infrastructure collaborative knowledge management system for the AUDI AG Customer Care C ... Continue reading
Digital Motorworks Joins Siebel Alliance Program, Announces Siebel Validation
AUSTIN, Texas--Dec. 17, 2001--Digital Motorworks (DMi), a leading provider of automotive information management solutions, has partnered with Siebel Systems, Inc. , the world's leading provider of eBusiness applications software, to deliver eBusiness software and service solutions for the automotive industry, Keith Jez ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 17, 2001--FreeMarkets, Inc. , the leading global provider of e-sourcing software and service solutions, today announced that it has signed a new agreement with Dana Corporation , one of the world's largest suppliers of components, modules, and complete systems to global vehicle manufacturers and their ... Continue reading
I.D. Systems Names Gary S. Marks Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
HACKENSACK, N.J.--Dec. 17, 2001--I.D. Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of end-to-end wireless asset management systems, today announced the appointment of Gary S. Marks to the position of Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Mr. Marks brings more than 20 years of experience in technology business developmen ... Continue reading
Ryder System, Inc. Provides 2002 Earnings Guidance
MIAMI--Dec. 17, 2001--Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation management and supply chain solutions, announced today that it expects 2002 earnings to be in the range of $1.51 to $1.58 per diluted share. This compares with the Company's forecast for 2001 of $1.46 to $1.48 per diluted share (excluding rest ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: On New Year's Day, Texas will become the 46th state to have a Graduated Driver License system (GDL). The Graduated Driver License Law (GDL) will prevent teens from driving between midnight and 5 A.M. during the first six months of driving. It also prohibits more than one passenger under 21 years of age from be ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: On New Year's Day, Texas will become the 46th state to have a Graduated Driver License system (GDL). The Graduated Driver License Law (GDL) will prevent teens from driving between midnight and 5 A.M. during the first six months of driving. It also prohibits more than one passenger under 21 years of age from be ... Continue reading
ARCA’s 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (12-17-01) DAYTONA BEACH, FL—The 50th anniversary of ARCA racing activities officially kicked off with the ARCA RE/MAX Series open test in preparation for the 39th Discount Auto Parts 200 scheduled for Sun. Feb. 10 at Daytona Int’l Spee ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Broadcast Alert-2001 ALMS Season Review
T.V. BROADCAST ALERT BMW TEAM PTG 2001 ALMS Season Review The Speedvision television network will air a 2001 American Le Mans Series season review program on Thursday, December 27, at 10 p.m. (EST). Speedvision televised four of the eight ALMS events held in the 2001 season. The popular network will get a new name, the ... Continue reading
Concept Car of the Year Finalists
DETROIT, Dec. 17 -- Nearly two dozen of the leading concept styles and vehicles unveiled this past year at auto shows around the world are contenders for Automotive News Concept Car of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002 during the AutoWeek Design Forum dinner program at Cobo Co ... Continue reading
CORRECTION, ARCA RE/MAX Daytona speeds
CORRECTION: A few drivers may have been misplaced in the order. ... Continue reading
EGL Eagle Global Logistics Joins CTS Cooperative Partnership Alliance Program
ELKHART, Ind.--Dec. 17, 2001--CTS Corporation today announced that EGL, Inc. will join the CTS cooperative partnership Alliance. The partnership Alliance provides customers with high-technology interconnect systems utilizing the core competencies of all Alliance partners. Houston-based EGL, Inc. operates worldwide unde ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Chevy Chase Auto Receivables Trust 2001-3
NEW YORK--Dec. 17, 2001--Fitch has rated the Chevy Chase Auto Receivables Trust 2001-3 as follows: -- $87,000,000 class A-1 2.0375% asset-backed notes `F1+'; -- $82,000,000 class A-2 2.88% asset-backed notes `AAA'; -- $57,600,000 class A-3 3.95% asset-backed notes `AAA'; -- $9,485,000 class B 4.70% asset-backed notes ` ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 17, 2001--FreeMarkets, Inc. , the leading global provider of e-sourcing software and service solutions, today announced that it has signed a new agreement with Dana Corporation , one of the world's largest suppliers of components, modules, and complete systems to global vehicle manufacturers and their ... Continue reading
French Firm Brings CuproBraze Production to Europe
NEW YORK--Dec. 17, 2001--Berry Radiateurs S.A., a French manufacturer of radiators, charge air coolers and oil coolers, has introduced the advanced CuproBraze(R) production process to the automotive industry in Europe. Berry expects to use the new process to reduce the production costs of its heat exchangers and other ... Continue reading
KUZZINS KUSTOMS JOINS LEWIS HELMET DESIGN CONTEST
KUZZINS KUSTOMS JOINS LEWIS HELMET DESIGN CONTEST —FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— JUPITER, Fla., Monday, December 17, 2001— Bill Cousins has added his company, Kuzzins Kustoms, as a backer of the helmet design contest created by Shane Lewis, TheRaceSite.com and Stand 21 to celebrate the 50th annual Mobil1 12 Hours at Seb ... Continue reading
puraDYN joins Roster of Amex-listed stocks
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Dec. 13, 2001-- By-Pass Oil Filtration System Launched into Huge, Growing Market puraDYN Filter Technologies, Inc., a global, unique filtration system for internal combustion engines, began trading on the American Stock Exchange (R) (Amex (R)) today under the ticker symbol PFT. puraDYN manufactures ... Continue reading
Tech/Ops Sevcon Reports Commencement of Shipments for Ford TH!NK Neighbor
BURLINGTON, Mass.--Dec. 17, 2001--Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. (AMEX symbol TO) reported that it has commenced shipments of its new DC/DC converter to the Ford Motor Company for the Ford TH!NK Neighbor vehicle. A DC/DC converter is an electronic device that allows the use of standard 12-volt accessories such as, wipers, horns ... Continue reading
Telelogic Receives Major License Agreement for Integrated Development Environment
MALMO, Sweden--Dec. 17, 2001-- Leading automotive supplier leverages on Telelogic's expertise for the total software development life-cycle Telelogic (Stockholm Exchange: TLOG.), the leading global provider of solutions for advanced software and systems development, today received a contract from a major global vendor ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Dec. 17, 2001--Ansoft Corporation today released its newest version of Simplorer(R). Simplorer 5.0, a powerful, mixed-technology simulator for automotive electrical/electromechanical systems and power-electronic and drive applications, includes a new object-oriented simulation kernel and modeling language. ... Continue reading
New Big Brake Kit for Dodge Ram
Hello, Stainless Steel Brakes is pleased to introduce another performance aftermarket product. Please review the attached brochure and call us at 800-448-7722 for more information. Thank you for your interest in Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation. Please note: To view the attached file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Read ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Dec. 17, 2001--For the first time in many years some Massachusetts drivers whose auto insurance policies renew in January are getting policies with actual current-year rates. Plymouth Rock Assurance Company, the ninth-largest auto insurer, was the first carrier to issue all January renewals with real 2002 rates ... Continue reading
New Teen Driver Law Co-Sponsored by AAA Texas Designed to Change Teen Driving Habits
HOUSTON--Dec. 17, 2001--On New Year's Day, a new Texas law takes effect that is expected to save thousands of teens from injury and death in vehicle crashes each year. The Graduated Driver License (GDL) law, co-sponsored by AAA Texas, will dramatically change the way teens get their driver's licenses. "Motor vehicle cr ... Continue reading
Lexus to Debut All-New Luxury SUV at the North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 17 -- Lexus will continue to set the trend and create a new benchmark in the luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment with the debut of the all-new GX 470 SUV at the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, January 12-26. Positioned between the car-based RX 300 and the hi ... Continue reading
Off-roaders Seek New Venue for Extreme Rock Crawling
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- How about hosting an extreme rock crawling event in your own backyard? Rocks are a must, and the backyard must handle large crowds of rock- crawling fans. Sort of a Woodstock with boulders and heavily modified four- wheel-drive vehicles. Organizers already have turned away some towns hoping to h ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Three Executive Promotions
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17 -- B.M. Ahn, president and chief executive officer of Kia Motors America for the last three years, has been assigned to head up a special project in the United States involving Hyundai Automotive Group. Ahn will fulfill his duties while being based in California. In addition, J.H. Lee, former pr ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team test driver-Pizzonia
17 December 2001 Pizzonia to test for BMW WilliamsF1 Team The BMW WilliamsF1 Team has signed Antonio Pizzonia to be an official test driver for 2002. The 21-year-old Brazilian driver will continue to compete in the FIA International Formula 3000 Championship. "We know Antonio well as he has already done some testing fo ... Continue reading
Amcast Reports Fiscal 2002 First Quarter Results
DAYTON, Ohio--Dec. 17, 2001--Amcast Industrial Corporation, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2002 first quarter ended December 2, 2001. First quarter sales were $131.2 million, down 5% compared with the fiscal 2001 first quarter. This year, the Company consolidated Casting Technology Company (CTC) becaus ... Continue reading
Barrier Acquires Bellevue Lincoln-Mercury
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Dec. 17, 2001--Bellevue-based Barrier Motors announced today the acquisition of the Bellevue Lincoln and Mercury dealerships for an undisclosed amount. Along with the purchase, the company plans to begin immediately building a new $3 million facility and will change the dealerships' name to Lincoln-Mer ... Continue reading
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