SmarTire Signs U.K. Distribution Agreement: MetaSystem To Retail SmarTire Aftermarket Products
RICHMOND, B.C.--Jan. 2, 2002--SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, today reported an agreement has been signed between SmarTire Europe and MetaSystem UK Ltd for the consumer distribution of its range of aftermarket tire pressure monitoring systems. SmarTire ... Continue reading
UAW Wins Federal Court Decision Against Anti-Union Bush Executive Order
DETROIT, Jan. 7 -- The Federal District court in Washington, D.C. has upheld arguments made by the International Union, UAW that an Executive Order issued early in the Bush presidency is invalid. The court also enjoined continued implementation of the order that required employers with federal contracts to advise worke ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Emergency Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors
-- NOTICE EMERGENCY MEETING OF PACE, THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2002 3:00 P.M. TO BE HELD VIA CONFERENCE CALL I. Roll Call II. Executive Session A. Litigation (Section 2-C-11) III. Reconvene A. Approval of recommendations regarding litigation IV. ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Motorcycles Roar Through Minneapolis!
-- From James Dean & easy rider, to today's Hollywood, the mystique of the motorcycle is alive in America -- nearly everyone has dreamt of the perfect two-wheeled machine. Cruisers with all the toys own the market! CEO's & women are pushing sales! 7TH Annual Minneapolis World International Motorcycle Show(R) Presented ... Continue reading
AMA CHALLENGES RECENT IIHS REPORT
AMA CHALLENGES RECENT IIHS REPORT PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reported today that a recent opinion paper published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a hopelessly flawed analysis of motorcycling fatalities. The IIHS "Status Report," released yesterday and entit ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Start Upward Climb; Downward Trend Appears to be Over
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 11, 2002--Reversing a four-month trend, the price of gasoline spiked upward throughout Southern California, southern Nevada and Arizona, bringing the average price to above $1 per gallon, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 11, 2002--AutoTradeCenter (OTC BB: AUTC) Friday announced that is has reached its objective of achieving positive EBITDA by Dec. 31, 2001. Record vehicle sales on the company's branded Web sites in 2001 marked a 48 percent increase over 2000. Gross revenues for the quarter ending Dec. ... Continue reading
TUALATIN, Ore.--Jan. 11, 2002--Digimarc ID Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc Corp. , announced today the appointment of Indra Paul as its chief operating officer. In this position, Paul will be responsible for Digimarc ID Systems' product development, systems integration, systems delivery, manufacturing, m ... Continue reading
Greetings. After some technical difficulties, we now have photos for you of the new paint scheme of the #48 Stacker 2-sponsored Innovative Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo that Kenny Wallace will drive on the 2002 NASCAR Busch Series. We'll have more information for you as we get it. If there's anything else you need, ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Jan. 11, 2002--SANDLER, TRAVIS & ROSENBERG, P.A. (ST&R), a leading international trade and customs law firm, announced that Mr. Lenny Feldman, a U.S. Customs' Senior Attorney from 1991 - 2000, has become Of Counsel to the firm. While at Customs, serving in the Penalties, Value and General Classification Branches ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $.01 Per Share On Revenues of $26,940,000
<p>WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LoJack Corporation,reported today that for the third quarter ended November 30, 2001 (fiscal 2002) revenues were $26,940,000 compared to revenues of $24,252,000 for the same period a year ago. Net income was $155,000 or $.01 per diluted share, compared to $1,692,000 ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: 2002 North American International Auto Show Highlights
-- The 2002 North American International Auto Show will officially open to the public on Jan. 11. Through Jan. 20, consumers and aficionados will be able to get a first hand glimpse of the new vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and others. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstrea ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 11, 2002-- -------------------------------------------------- 2002 North American International Auto Show Highlights The 2002 North American International Auto Show will officially open to the public on Jan. 11. Through Jan. 20, consumers and aficionados will be able to get a first hand glimpse of the ne ... Continue reading
Paice Hyperdrive Can Run On Hydrogen Now; Use Fuel Cells Most Efficiently When Available
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 11 -- The breakthrough Hyperdrive(TM) automotive powertrain can achieve significant reductions in America's oil imports in the near future and also use hydrogen fuels and fuel cells most efficiently when they become available in the long term, according to the Paice(SM) Corporation, which is develo ... Continue reading
HAZLET, N.J.--Jan. 11, 2002-- Company Continues to Maintain Substantial Cash Balances Precision Partners, Inc., a leading supplier of precision machined metal parts, tooling and assemblies, today announced that the company has received an extension of waivers for certain defaults under its credit facilities and master ... Continue reading
Press Release: Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Credit Company & Ford Credit Canada Limited
Press Release: Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Credit Company & Ford Credit Canada Limited Date of Release: Jan 11, 2002 Confirms at A (low) and R-1 (low) David Schroeder, Kam Hon / 416-593-5577 ext.2232, ext.2243/ e-mail: dschroder@dbrs.com Ford Motor Company Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated A (low) Stable Confirm ... Continue reading
Valeo: Continued Industrial Restructuring And Adaptation Of Employment Levels To The Market
PARIS--Jan. 11, 2002--Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) today announced that it has transmitted proposals for employment levels to its European Works Council Bureau. Employee representatives will be consulted on the measures, which cover: - the ongoing industrial rationalization - the adaptation of employment levels in lin ... Continue reading
Honda-powered teams encouraged by first test of 2002
Honda-powered teams encouraged by first test of 2002 Honda’s 2002 test programme began this week with both Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda and Jordan Honda running at the Circuit de Catalyuna in Barcelona, Spain. The B.A.R Honda 004 was the first 2002-spec car to be run on the Spanish circuit at the start of the week, with ... Continue reading
Pace Takes Legal Action Against RTA To Provide Adequate Suburban Transportation Service
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.--Jan. 11, 2002--In response to the Regional Transportation Authority's rejection of Pace's 2002 proposed budget, the suburban transportation service has filed a lawsuit against the RTA contending that the RTA has set budget marks and farebox recovery rates which make it impossible for Pace to ad ... Continue reading
Suze Orman Interview Opportunity
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher ON THE SCENE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR HOW TO SAFELY AND WISELY PREPARE FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR SUZE ORMAN ON HER NEWEST BOOKS THE COURAGE TO BE RICH & THE ROAD TO WEALTH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM EASTERN & 6:30 AM ... Continue reading
SCHRADER ADDS ARCA RE/MAX FLAVOR TO '02 SCHEDULE TOLEDO OH, 1-12-02 - Full-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver Ken Schrader is well known for his diverse racing calendar; and like most every other season, his 2002 schedule has a couple of added ingredients. This year's recipe includes another dose of ARCA RE/MAX Seri ... Continue reading
Racing Radios Launches Dealer Network Initiative, Announces Changes in Operations
Contacts: Chris Thornton Racing Radios 404/366-3796 chris.thornton@racingradios.com Barbara Evans Evans MMPR 818/832-7649 704/662-9724 818/404-5770 (cell) evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RACING RADIOS LAUNCHES DEALER NETWORK INITIATIVE, ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN OPERATIONS January 12, 2002 (Forest Park, Georgi ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds National Real Estate Position
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 14, 2002--ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced today that Mark Read has been named National Real Estate Project Manager. Read will work with the Corporate Development team on repair center prototype development, construction management, and lease portfolio administration. Prior to joining ABRA, Read was a ... Continue reading
Cummins Comments on EPA's Proposed Rule on Nonconformance Penalties
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 14, 2002-- Confident In Ability To Meet 2.5-Gram Nox+NMHC Standard While Providing Customers With The Best Possible Performance and Fuel Economy At The Lowest Cost Today Cummins Inc. affirmed, following the release of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule on nonconformance penal ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Jan. 15, 2002--Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its 2001 fourth-quarter and year-end results conference call Wednesday, February 6, at 11 a.m. Eastern. Management will discuss 2001 fourth-quarter and year-end results, as well as the outlook for the 2 ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Rpt On Capital Auto Receivables Trust 2002-1
NEW YORK--Jan. 15, 2002--Fitch issued a presale report today on Capital Auto Receivables Trust 2002-1 discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'AAA' ratings on the class A notes. The securities are backed by a pool of prime retail installment sales contracts secured by new automobiles and light duty truck ... Continue reading
ABI Conference, 'Fuel Cell Dynamics 2002', To Provide Unbiased Analysis
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Jan. 16, 2002--As new companies join the market race in 2002, progress in the fuel cell industry must be analyzed from the perspective of ever-increasing competition. The results of already announced partnerships in the industry this year will be crucial in understanding early commercialization effort ... Continue reading
Fourth Quarter Earnings Total $255 Million, or $0.60 Per Share
FOR RELEASE: January 16, 2002 Fourth Quarter Earnings Total $255 Million, or $0.60 Per ShareClick here for webcast General Motors 2001 Highlights - Q4 Financial Results General Motors Consolidated Statements of Income 4th Quarter '01 Click the above links to view/print the statements (requires program to recognize RTF ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2002 Three-year contract renewal signed for the "General Motors Cup at SEAFAIR" SEATTLE - SEAFAIR, Seattle's largest summer festival, and General Motors Corporation (GM) announced today that they have agreed to extend their partnership for three more years. The multi-million-dollar deal include ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 16, 2002--Kiodex, Inc., a provider of Web-based risk management solutions, today announced that Union Pacific Railroad, the largest railroad in the United States and a subsidiary of Union Pacific Corporation , has become a customer of the Kiodex Risk Workbench(SM). "We are extremely pleased to have Union ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Schedules Earnings Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 16, 2002--Cummins Inc. announced today that it is scheduled to release fourth quarter and year-end financial results on January 23, 2002. The company will hold a listen-only webcast at 10:00 a.m. eastern standard time; the company's news release announcing the results will be available on BusinessW ... Continue reading
DEDHAM, Mass.--Jan. 16, 2002--Integrity Interactive Corporation, an industry leader in delivering Web-based compliance training solutions, has signed an agreement to provide its comprehensive compliance training program for DENSO International America. Under the terms of agreement, Integrity will work with DENSO to cus ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Rental to Provide AAA Members Exclusive Rates & Benefits
ORLANDO, Fla.--Jan. 16, 2002--AAA has selected Penske Truck Rental as its exclusive Show Your Card & Save(R) truck rental provider effective January 1, 2002, the nation's largest motor club announced today. AAA's nearly 45 million members in the United States and Canada will receive 12 percent off one-way truck rental ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Jan. 16, 2002-- www.AutoFleet.com, a service of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), has partnered with Jefferson Leasing, a financial service of TheBancorp.com to give `not-so-big' businesses access to savings and special lease programs that large fortune 500 companies enjoy. The partnership provides ... Continue reading
Southwall Orders Third Production Machine to Increase Capacity At Their German Plant
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2002--Southwall Technologies Inc. announced today that a new sputtering machine, PM10, has been ordered for its European subsidiary, Southwall Europe GmbH, in GroBrohrsdorf, (Saxony) Germany. The GroBrohrsdorf manufacturing plant was officially opened with the commissioning of the first prod ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Responds to Rating Issued by Fitch
INDIANAPOLIS--Jan. 16, 2002--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") issued the following statement in response to an announcement made by Fitch. Earlier today, Fitch reported that it has lowered UAC's senior debt rating by one notch from `B+' to `B'. In the first calendar quarter of 2001 the management of UAC, with the d ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2002--ADP(R) Claims Services Group today announced the completed acquisition of the AutoVista(TM) claims line of business from ComputerLogic(R). The AutoVista assets will be integrated with ADP's Claims Gateway initiative, expanding their technology solution provided to the automotive claims ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 16, 2002 Jay Leno to Pace Daytona 500 with Collector Edition Firebird Trans Am DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., - Pontiac announced today that celebrity comedian, auto enthusiast and "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno will serve as the official pace car driver for the 2002 Daytona 500 on Feb. 17. Leno will drive the ... Continue reading
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Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher ON THE SCENE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR RESULTS OF THE GROUND-BREAKING HARVARD STUDY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AGING WELL: SUPRISING GUIDEPOSTS TO A HAPPIER LIFE FROM THE LANDMARK HARVARD STUDY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT LEARN WHAT SUCCESSFUL AGING IS AND HOW TO ACHIEVE ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Jay Leno at the Daytona 500
-- As NASCAR gets ready to kick off its 2002 season at the Daytona 500, pace car driver Jay Leno asked last year's NASCAR Championship runner-up Tony Stewart to give him a few pointers about the famous two-and-a-half mile super speedway. Get video now. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.c ... Continue reading
Premier1 Grand Prix - Latest News
Please find attached and following the latest Premier1 Grand Prix news release. For a hard copy of this story please open the attached PDF file with Adobe Acrobat Reader and select print from the file menu. PS. If you don't have Acrobat Reader you can visit www.adobe.co.uk/products/acrobat/ and download it free of char ... Continue reading
Autoline Detroit - TV That Goes Behind The Detroit Auto Show News
A Special Autoline Detroit John McElroy and the panel will discuss a news-packed week from the Auto Show as well as Friday's Ford Revitalization Plan announcements. ... Continue reading
Don't Miss the Party NAMARS Awards Banquet- Indianapolis...
Don't Miss the Party! This Friday (January 18) Is The Deadline to Reserve Your Tickets for the NAMARS Championship Awards Banquet, presented by the Indy Racing League Call 317-248-1240 or e-mail namars@namars.com to reserve your tickets today! Saturday, January 26, 2002 Brickyard Crossing Resort & Inn Speedway, IN Cock ... Continue reading
01/16/2002 The Texas Department of Public Safety has armed troopers with a new weapon in the battle to slow down the stream of 18-wheelers riding Texas roads. They call it a radar detector detector. The name fits. "We want the drivers to know we have them," DPS spokesman Tom Vinger said. "This gives our troopers a way ... Continue reading
McLaren Engines to Return to Indy Racing as GM Engine Builder
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McLaren Performance Technologies announced today that its McLaren Engines group has aligned itself with the Indianapolis-based Blair racing team to build GM Racing Indy Racing League (IRL) engines. Blair Racing will enter the 2002 IRL series with Dallara chassis and Che ... Continue reading
Financial results 2001: Opel Reports 87 Million Euro Net Profit
FOR RELEASE: January 16, 2002 Financial results 2001: Opel Reports 87 Million Euro Net Profit 10 billion Euro of investments through 2006 Operating result a negative 674 million Euro Record investment of 900 million Euro in 2001 Slight increase in market share in Europe New models at six-month intervals Rüsselsheim. O ... Continue reading
Opel posts loss, sees return to black in '03
FRANKFURT, Jan 16 Reuters reported that Opel, the ailing German unit of General Motors , posted a record operating loss for 2001 on Wednesday, but said it was sticking to its target of returning to the black in 2003. Opel said its operating loss widened to 674 million euros in 2001 from 502 million euros in 2000 due to ... Continue reading
Michelin Names GM 'AUTOnomy' as Most Significant New Technology and Design Enabler
DETROIT, Jan. 16 -- In its first award presentation ever, the Michelin Challenge Design(TM) has selected the General Motors concept ``AUTOnomy'' as the most significant new technology and design enabler. The award came last week at the Eyes on Design(TM) Awards ceremony, sponsored by the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmol ... Continue reading
Celebrities Give New Mercedes-Benz G500 Sport Utility Vehicle Rave Reviews
MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 16 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) continues its twelfth-year partnership and commitment to the highly acclaimed Sundance Film Festival. MBUSA is a Presenting Sponsor of the annual Festival, which takes place this year from January 10-20 in Park City, Utah. The company is also the sole sponsor of the ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler revises up Q3 profits
FRANKFURT, Jan 16 - Reuters reported DaimlerChrysler AG said on Wednesday it had revised up some of its third-quarter earnings after revaluing income related to the founding of plane maker Airbus SAS [ARBU.UL](quote from Yahoo! UK & Ireland: BA.L). The world's third largest automaker by revenues said in a statement it ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Gets Ride At Daytona! - Watch Video
Click4Video January 2002 (Newstream) -- As NASCAR gets ready to kick off it's 2002 season at the Daytona 500 -- pace car driver Jay Leno asked last year's NASCAR Championship runner-up Tony Stewart to give him a few pointers about the famous two and a half mile super speedway. JAY: "OK, what do we do?" TONY: "Put it in ... Continue reading
Stuttgart/Brussels, 01/15/2002 - The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class celebrated its world premiere at the Brussels Motor Show. The sedan sets new standards by offering a wide range of technical innovations relating to vehicle safety, comfort and handling. ... Continue reading
It's Official - Ford Will Sell Ancillary Businesses And Get Back To Basics(and save money)
...(Detroit News - Mark Truby) -- Ford Motor Co., seeking to raise cash and refocus on its core car and truck business, said Tuesday it plans to sell all or part of its European repair operation Kwik-Fit as well as U.S.-based collision repair shops and recycling centers. As part of the automaker's major restructuring a ... Continue reading
Chrysler PT Cruiser Now with 2.2-Liter Diesel Engine
Stuttgart/Brussels, 01/15/2002 - The Chrysler PT Cruiser has introduced a new, common rail turbo diesel engine for the European market at the Brussels Auto Show. In a sharing of ideas and components by DaimlerChrysler’s various automotive brands, the engine was jointly engineered by the Chrysler Group and Mercede ... Continue reading
GM Pushes New Rear Drive Models
Years after steering its customers toward front-wheel-drive vehicles, General Motors Corp. is planning a new series of passenger cars with traditional rear-wheel drive, Vice Chairman Robert Lutz said. ... Continue reading
AP: Fuel cells 'holy grail,' GM head says
January 16, 2002 BY ED GARSTEN ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT -- Fuel cell technology is "the holy grail, the breakthrough" if it works, GM president and CEO Rick Wagoner told an industry conference. But even with the partnership announced last week between the federal government and automakers to develop them, it could be a ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Jan. 16, 2002--Winnebago Industries, Inc. held its annual shareholders' meeting last evening. In addition to the re-election of board members, Winnebago Industries' Chairman, CEO and President Bruce Hertzke also announced to shareholders plans to increase production as a result of a substantial incre ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Jan. 16, 2002--www.AutoFleet.com, a service of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), has partnered with Jefferson Leasing, a financial service of TheBancorp.com to give `not-so-big' businesses access to savings and special lease programs that large fortune 500 companies enjoy. The partnership provides A ... Continue reading
AutoFund Servicing, Inc. -AFSR- Stock Drops 84% in 19 Trading Days and Company Gets Stronger
SAN ANTONIO--Jan. 16, 2002--During the last 19 days of trading AutoFund Servicing, Inc.'s (OTCBB:AFSR) stock has traded for a high of .40 to a low of .06 losing 84% of its value. Yet according to Mr. James Haggard, Chairman of the Board and President, things are looking much better. Mr. Haggard further states, "I do no ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Caps 2001 With `Top 100 Web Site' Award and Strong Company-wide Growth
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 16, 2002-- Saving Car Buyers Time and Money and Helping Dealers Increase Sales Proves Recession-proof Formula for Online Car Buying Business Leader Since its launch in May 1999, CarsDirect.com has consistently proven that the formula for building a successful online car-buying company is based on time ... Continue reading
Orbital Announces Staff Reductions to Save $2 Million
PERTH, Australia, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orbital Engine Corporation today announced staff reductions to better align its capabilities with future business opportunities. Thirty-seven technical and support staff have been affected, generating an annualised saving of approximately $2.0 million. This realignmen ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 14, 2002 General Motors has scheduled the release of its fourth-quarter/year-end 2001 consolidated financial results for 8:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, via PR Newswire and GM Media Online (http://media.gm.com). ). General Motors Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer John Devine will c ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2002 Three-year contract renewal signed for the "General Motors Cup at SEAFAIR" SEATTLE - SEAFAIR, Seattle's largest summer festival, and General Motors Corporation (GM) announced today that they have agreed to extend their partnership for three more years. The multi-million-dollar deal include ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: January 11, 2002 'GM Experience Live' Internet Site to Go Live on Jan. 12 Detroit - People from all parts of the world can experience the excitement of the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the world's largest and most significant auto shows, via the Internet by accessing "GM Expe ... Continue reading
From The Horses Mouth GM 4th Quarter Earnings Total $255 Million, or $0.60 Per Share
FOR RELEASE: January 16, 2002 Fourth Quarter Earnings Total $255 Million, or $0.60 Per ShareClick here for webcast General Motors 2001 Highlights - Q4 Financial Results General Motors Consolidated Statements of Income 4th Quarter '01 Click the above links to view/print the statements (requires program to recognize RTF ... Continue reading
LMP 02 Produced For Team Cadillac In 9 Months (It's Caddy's Baby)
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2002 SEBRING, Fla. - Team Cadillac presented their new Le Mans and ALMS challenger in Sebring, Fla., Monday. The completely new Cadillac Northstar LMP 02 will mark the next step in General Motors' luxury brand's sportscar race program. TEAM CADILLAC PRODUCED THE NEW CAR IN LESS THAN NINE MONTHS ... Continue reading
LMP Does Not Stand For "Limp" - Caddy LMP 02has Hard Twin Turbo Northstar Engine
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2002 SEBRING, Fla. - Pose the question, "What's new?" to GM Racing engineer Ed Keating, and you get a succinct reply: "Everything." RACE-PROVEN NORTHSTAR LMP ENGINE IS REVISED FOR 2002 Keating leads the team of engineers and technicians that produces the prime mover for the Cadillac LMP 02 - th ... Continue reading
Cadillac Northstar LMP-02 Chassis And Engine Specs
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2002 Cadillac Northstar LMP-02 Chassis Construction: Carbon fiber monocoque with aluminum honeycomb core Weight: 900 kilograms (1984 lbs.)Length: 465 cm. (193 in,)Width: 200 cm. (78.75 in)Height:102 cm. (40.15 in.)Bodywork: Carbon and Kevlar with Nomex honeycomb Suspension: Double wishbone fron ... Continue reading
GM Believes That Car Owners Really Do Use Internet And Jumps Right In
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2002 Owner Center at MyGMLink Provides Vehicle, Service Information; Special Privileges and Offers DETROIT- General Motors Corp. has created a free online service for GM vehicle owners that gives them something they've been asking for: A single, comprehensive online resource for all of their GM ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unveils LeMans Prototype At Sebring.
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2002 SEBRING, Fla. - As Cadillac celebrates its 100th birthday in 2002, one of the first presents to be unwrapped is the all-new Cadillac Northstar Le Mans Prototype (LMP). With an aerodynamic new body design, an updated engine package and a performance-driven team, the second-generation Cadill ... Continue reading
Opel 2001 oper loss 674 mln euros
FRANKFURT, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The works council of ailing German carmaker Adam Opel said on Wednesday the carmaker had posted a 2001 operating loss of 674 million euros ($593.8 million) compared with a loss of 502 million a year ago. According to a statement issued by the works council, the unit of U.S. auto giant Gene ... Continue reading
NASCAR to Install Incident Black Box Data Recorders
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 16 -- Independent Witness, Inc. (IWI), a leading developer and manufacturer of patented, portable, long-life battery-powered Incident Data Recorders (IDR) commonly referred to as ``black boxes,'' today announced that the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has named the Company ... Continue reading
GM Posts 58 Percent Drop in 4Q Earnings
DETROIT Reuters reported General Motors Corp. said on Wednesday its fourth-quarter earnings before one-time items dropped 58 percent due to higher marketing costs and cuts in production as a result of the weakening U.S. economy. GM, the world's largest automaker, said earnings fell to $255 million, or 60 cents a share, ... Continue reading
GM Earns $1.5 Billion In 2001- See Complete Report Here
GM Earns $1.5 Billion, or $3.23 Per Share in Calendar-Year 2001 DETROIT, Jan. 16 /CNW/ -- Market-share gains spurred by strong new product entries coupled with an intense focus on reducing costs partially offset relentless price pressures as General Motors Corp. earned $1.5 billion, or $3.23 diluted earnings per share, ... Continue reading
Philadelphia Cycle World Begins January 18
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Jan. 16, 2002--From Jan. 18-20, 2002 the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series is a once-a-year gathering of new model vehicles which is trul ... Continue reading
AutoFleet.com Partners with Jefferson Leasing to Benefit `Not-So-Big' Companies
CINCINNATI--Jan. 16, 2002--www.AutoFleet.com, a service of Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), has partnered with Jefferson Leasing, a financial service of TheBancorp.com to give `not-so-big' businesses access to savings and special lease programs that large fortune 500 companies enjoy. The partnership provides A ... Continue reading
USAR Team Press Releases for 1/15/02
For Immediate Release: Charlie Ford CAF Racing #14 (804) 261-5611 Ford Supports Dodge Charles City, VA - Veteran USAR Hooters ProCup driver Charlie Ford announced that his CAF Racing Team will field a Dodge for the 2002 season. Ford and his team have competed in the series since it began but, this will be the first ful ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com CV Products Recognizes Top Engine Builders Program Rewards 2001 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Involvement Atlanta, Georgia (January 12, 2002) - CV Products has recognized the top engine builders from both Northern ... Continue reading
Dangers of Red Light Running Focuses On Stop Red Light Running Week
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Because a growing number of Americans -- approximately 250 per day -- are killed or injured by red light runners, more and more communities are moving aggressively against this behavior. To support their efforts, the National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running (SRLR), an independent advocacy init ... Continue reading
Rolex Driver Spotlight on Kim Hiskey
Driver Spotlight on Kim Hiskey DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 15, 2002) -- Kim Hiskey's first full Rolex Sports Car Series season turned out better than she had ever dreamed. With seasoned Porsche driver Randy Pobst as a teammate and Greg Fordahl as a crew chief, Hiskey's Crazy Redhead Racing team brought home four pole ... Continue reading
San Jose Auto Show Record Traffic - People Still Love Cars
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Jan. 15, 2002--Symbolizing the near record sales of new vehicles in Santa Clara County in the last quarter of 2001, the 2002 San Jose International Auto Show attracted 283,455 visitors to the San Jose Convention Center Jan. 9-13. The gate count for the eighth annual five-day exhibition of automotive o ... Continue reading
Southern California Gas Prices End Four-Month Decline
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 15, 2002--Southern California average gas prices ended a four-month long descent in January and inched upward by 2 cents, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California average price for regular self-serve unleaded gasoline is $1.19, up from ... Continue reading
DOT News from the TRB Annual Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 15, 2002 – The U.S. DOT plans to propose a list of homeland security-focused ITS projects as alternatives to congressional earmarks in the next fiscal year. The security projects would be funded by redirecting the approximately $120 million in integration and CVISN funds that TEA 21 provides ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Appointment of New Chief Information Officer
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the appointment of Edward N. Fares as the Company's new Chief Information Officer. ``Ed's addition to the senior management team ... Continue reading
MADD Teams Up With Lampus Racing to Reach NHRA Drag Racing Fans
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 15 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Lampus Racing have announced plans for a unique partnership to spread drunk driving and underage drinking prevention messages for the upcoming National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season. With corporate funding, the program -- the first time a NHRA racer ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Continue a Downward Trend, Says AAA-CMC
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 15 -- According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, gas prices have dropped an average of 5 cents throughout Illinois over last month, with an average price for regular unleaded at $1.145. In Cook County, self-serve regular unleaded gasoline now averages $1.170 per gallon, which is down 7 ... Continue reading
Subaru Rally Team USA Gears up for 2002 SCCA ProRally Season
CHERRY HILL, N.J. Jan. 15 -- Subaru Rally Team USA announced that Ramana Lagemann has joined the team in its effort to capture back-to-back SCCA ProRally Driver's and overall Manufacturer's Championships for the 2002 season. Lagemann will pilot a second WRX in the SCCA ProRally Open class, replacing 2001 Group N Driver ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to Present Trophies to Winning Indy 500 Driver and Team Owner
Helio Castroneves and Roger Penske to be Honored for 2001 Indy Victory DETROIT, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 2001 Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves and Penske Racing Team Owner Roger Penske will be honored this week with the BorgWarner Championship Driver's Trophy and the BorgWarner Team Owner's Trophy. Bo ... Continue reading
Rhino Linings Founder Sees Opportunity in Challenging Environment
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 15 -- Despite vehicle production in North America dropping by about one million vehicles and the big three have reacted by laying off thousands of workers, Rhino Linings USA, Inc. continues to grow, recently surpassing the 500-dealer mark. While other segments of the automotive aftermarket industry ha ... Continue reading
GILROY, Calif., Jan. 15 -- Indian Motorcycle Corporation, the oldest manufacturer of American motorcycles, today announced its first new Indian engine in half a century, taking the final step toward regaining its prominence as one of America's premier motorcycle brands. The new engine represents a return to Original Eq ... Continue reading
Vibracoustic Tunes Vibration Solutions on Motor Trend Cars of the Year
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 15 -- With the Ford Thunderbird's selection as Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 2002, Vibracoustic North America has extended its winning record, by supplying vibration control components on seven of the past eight Car of the Year winners. In addition to providing microcellular urethane ... Continue reading
Goodyear Ride Comfort Pleases Boomer Bottoms
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- Goodyear test driver Rick Neale uses a seat-of-the-pants approach to analyze ride comfort. Actually, Neale detects ride comfort through the steering wheel and floor as well as his seat. After 17 years of driving tires over various pavement surfaces, Neale says he's attuned to the shakes that can ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Company Announces First-Quarter Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Riviera Tool Company today announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2002.The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based designer and manufacturer of stamping die systems reported a net loss of $815,785, or $0.24 per share, on net sales of $3.4 million for the quarter e ... Continue reading
Students Compete for Top Honors At Michigan Future Cities Regionals
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 15 -- Students from the more than 45 schools participating in the Michigan Regional Future City Competition have finished the first phase of the contest and are putting the final touches on the second phase leading to the final judging January 23, 2002 in Dearborn. The Michigan Regional Competit ... Continue reading
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