Trans-Am Series Adds McHale as Vice President of Media Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 TRANS-AM SERIES ADDS McHALE AS VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDIA RELATIONS CLEARWATER, Fla. (January 22, 2001) - T.E. McHale, who possesses nearly 25 years of experience working in and with the media, has joined the Trans-Am Series as Vice President of Media Relations. Th ... Continue reading
Alcoa Initiates Mandated Offer for Elkem; Pleased with Response to Increased Ownership
PITTSBURGH & OSLO, Norway--Jan. 23, 2002--Alcoa announced today that it has initiated a legally mandated, unconditional cash tender offer for Elkem at 155 Norwegian kroner ($17.32) for each outstanding share. The tender offer will expire on February 22, 2002. Alcoa currently owns 40% of Elkem's 49,280,000 outstanding s ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Jan. 23, 2002--Genuine Parts Company announced today that it expects fourth quarter earnings before non-recurring charges to be in line with the Thomson/First Call consensus estimate of $.51 per share. The Company also announced that it will record a pre-tax non-recurring charge of approximately $90 to $100 mi ... Continue reading
New Car Dealers Give $50,000 More to Orange County High Schools
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Jan. 23, 2002--Student athletes at high schools in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach will benefit from a major gift from the Dollars for Schools Program sponsored by the new car dealers in Costa Mesa. The auto dealers are contributing $40,000 to the athletic training program in the Newport-Mesa Unified S ... Continue reading
--Automobile Club of Southern California Who: The Auto Club's Transportation Chief, Dan Beal, the CHP and the California Transit Assoc. join forces to support Prop. 42 in front of one of L.A.'s most congested freeway interchanges, which would receive funding to improve traffic if the measure passes. What: Prop. 42 is a ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Awarded Belt Tension Sensor Program for Advanced Occupant Restraint Systems
ELKHART, Ind.--Jan. 23, 2002--CTS Corporation , a world leader in automotive sensor and thick film technology, today announced that a major international vehicle manufacturer has selected CTS Automotive Products to supply seat belt tension sensors (BTS) for use in passenger vehicles sold globally. The initial award is ... Continue reading
DULLES, Va.--Jan. 23, 2002-- Leading Truck Manufacturer Anticipates Significant Financial Returns Through More Effective Utilization of NAFTA and Other Preferential Trade Programs Vastera, Inc. , the leading provider of solutions for Global Trade Management (GTM), today announced that International Truck and Engine Cor ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Jan. 23, 2002 And Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- History of Car Logos Rev up your engines car history buffs. Many of you can recognize car logos like the Cadillac crest or Chevy bowtie. But do you know how they were created to become the most r ... Continue reading
The Eastern Company Reports Results for 2001 Year-End and Fourth Quarter
NAUGATUCK, Conn.--Jan. 23, 2002--The Eastern Company (AMEX-EML) today announced the results of its fourth quarter and full year 2001 operations. Sales for the full year 2001 were $82.8 million, which is a decrease of 6.1 percent when compared to sales of $88.2 million in 2000. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2001 were ... Continue reading
Viasystems Group, Inc. to Host Conference Call
ST. LOUIS--Jan. 23, 2002--Viasystems Group, Inc. today announced that the company will announce financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001 after the close of trading on Tuesday, January 29. In conjunction with the release, the company will host a conference call. A live, listen-only webcast of the ... Continue reading
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Willow Springs International Motorsports Park 3500 75th Street West Rosamond, CA 93560 661-256-6666 661-256-9140 (Fax) http://www.willowspringsraceway.com January 23, 2002 Willow Springs Motorcycle Club Starts 2002 With A Bang Impressive Attendance, Limited Pit Space Mark Season Opener The f ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 23, 2002--Credit Acceptance Corporation Credit Acceptance Corporation (the "Company") announced today that consolidated net income for the three months ended December 31, 2001 was $7,241,000 or $0.17 per diluted share compared to $5,667,000 or $0.13 per diluted share for the same period in 2000, ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--Jan. 23, 2002--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced financial and operational results for the quarter ended December 31, 2001, including preliminary results of new strategic initiatives designed to reposition the Company by improving operating efficiencies, decreasing expenses, and increas ... Continue reading
General Motors Expands Use of Siebel eBusiness Applications
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Jan. 23, 2002--Siebel Systems, Inc. -- General Motors Expands Use of Siebel eBusiness Applications; Standardizes Worldwide Multichannel eBusiness on Siebel 7 -- World's Automotive Leader Uses Siebel eAutomotive 7 to Enhance Customer Satisfaction and Maximize Efficiencies Siebel Systems, Inc. , the wo ... Continue reading
CLIC4VIDEO January 2002 - Some are bold, some... elegant. Automotive logos -- also known as badges or emblems -- have been around since the creation of cars. Marty Bufalini has been researching cars for 40 years. He says emblems help automakers set their cars apart - giving them their own personality. Today logos may b ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Launches Dealer Solutions Group
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 23 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today that all of its industry-leading direct marketing and statistical services for automotive dealerships have been realigned under a new business unit -- Dealer Solutions Group North America. `The Dealer Solutions Group offers solutions for dealers and direct ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Will Produce Unique Engine
DALLAS, Jan. 23 Energy & Engine Technology Corporation announces today the execution on a Letter Agreement for the development, production, and marketing of unique engine designs. EENT has thereby engaged the inventor and developer of the patented technology in a joint effort to bring innovative engine designs to the m ... Continue reading
SpeedSource Announces Seven Car Campaign On Grand-Am Cup
SpeedSource, the most successful team in the 2001 Grand-Am Cup season, has announced a seven car effort in three different classes in the 2002 Grand-Am Cup season. Grand Sports I (GSI): In Grand Sports I, SpeedSource will field two Porsches in an effort to claim the Driver's and Team Championship as well as help Porsch ... Continue reading
Stoneridge, Inc. Financial Report
Stoneridge Inc.today announced sales of $140.0 million and earnings of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001.Net sales decreased $6.4 million, or 4.4 percent, to $140.0 million compared with $146.4 million for the same period in 2000. Net income for the fourth quarter was $0.2 ... Continue reading
New Minis: No Spare But Run-flat Tires
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodyear run-flat tires have arrived in America on the most British of motorcars -- the 2003 Mini. The Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S cars, now made by BMW, are due in the States in March. The original British-made Mini hasn't been sold here since the early 1960s. Goodyear ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Inc. Reports 2001 Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
PEORIA, Ill., Jan. 23 aterpillar Inc.today reported fourth-quarter 2001 sales and revenues of $5.10 billion, compared with $5.11 billion in the fourth quarter of 2000. Profit of $167 million or 48 cents per share was impacted by $153 million of pre-tax nonrecurring charges. These charges, which had a 28-cent per share ... Continue reading
General Motors of Canada "GETS IT" Launches Largest Ever Canadian Media Convergence Deal
with Bell Globemedia TORONTO, Jan. 23 /CNW/ - General Motors of Canada is launching the largest ever media convergence campaign in Canada. The multi-million dollar program, Road to Success, integrates print, broadcast and online media to increase awareness of Cadillac. "The face of Cadillac is changing and the way we g ... Continue reading
Contract Opens Major New Market to DCH Hydrogen Sensors
VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 23 DCH Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of hydrogen-specific sensors and hydrogen fuel cells, announced a contract for 12 H2SCAN(TM) sensor systems from Applied Analytics, a supplier to the power generation industry, which will use them as replacements for alternative sensors monitoring hydrogen ... Continue reading
LYNNFIELD, Mass.--Jan. 23, 2002--GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTI) (BSE: GMY) today announced that it has acquired the operations of An-Gun, Inc., ("An-Gun") a Wisconsin based company in the business of collecting, processing and marketing of scrap tires and will manage the operations under the name of GreenMan ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Reports Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2001
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 23, 2002--Cummins Inc. today reported profit after taxes of $3 million, or $.08 cents per share, on revenues of $1.46 billion for the fourth quarter of 2001. Earnings for the quarter are up from the fourth quarter of 2000, when the company lost $17 million, or $.45 cents per share on sales of $1.61 ... Continue reading
Amica Insurance Receives Highest J.D. Power Consumer Center Ratings
LINCOLN, R.I.--Jan. 23, 2002--Amica Mutual Insurance Company's homeowners insurance has received five out of a possible five "Power Circles" in every category on the J.D. Power and Associates Consumer Center ratings. Amica's homeowners insurance was rated "among the best" for Overall Experience, Fulfillment of Commitme ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas--Jan. 23, 2002--AmeriCredit Corp. today announced the immediate availability of instant loan decision capability for auto dealers utilizing the DealerTrack(SM) system. AmeriCredit's proprietary loan decision tool analyzes the data submitted via the Internet through DealerTrack, a free tool available t ... Continue reading
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SAN ANTONIO--Jan. 23, 2002--AutoFund Servicing Inc. (OTCBB:AFSR) announces that the Board of Directors is having its annual audit completed. Our gross revenue (monies collected) for 2001 is over $2,830,000.00 and that's $500,000.00 more than last year, an increase of 24%. According to James Haggard, Chairman of the Boa ... Continue reading
Eaton Declares Quarterly Dividend
CLEVELAND--Jan. 23, 2002--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation's Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.44 per common share, payable on February 22, 2002 to shareholders of record on February 4, 2002. Eaton has paid dividends on common shares annually since 1923. Eaton Corp ... Continue reading
HACKENSACK, N.J.--Jan. 23, 2002--I.D. Systems, Inc. announced today the closing of a private placement of 821,250 shares of common stock at $8.00 per share with institutional investors. Net proceeds of the financing were $6,165,000, which does not include proceeds that may be received upon the exercise of the placement ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: History of Car Logos
-- Rev up your engines car history buffs. Many of you can recognize car logos like the Cadillac crest or Chevy bowtie. But do you know how they were created to become the most recognizable logos around the world? Idle your engines car enthusiasts, and we'll show you where a few of those famous brands came from. Get vid ... Continue reading
People's Choice Award Presented to ABRA Auto Body & Glass
MINNEAPOLIS--Jan. 23, 2002--ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced today that their Horn Lake, MS repair center received the 2002 People's Choice award presented by The DeSoto County Tribune. Based on a survey by their readers, ABRA was named "DeSoto County's Favorite Auto Body Shop". "ABRA has been operating the Horn Lake r ... Continue reading
Production Mini-plants in mobile containers. Co-investment Program
The Financial News, January 2002 Production Mini-plants in mobile containers. Co-investment Program "...Science Network will supply to countries and developing regions the technology and the necessary support for the production in series of Mini-plants in mobile containers (40-foot). The Mini-plant system is designed i ... Continue reading
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Superior Industries International Wins New Business Under Multi-Year Wheel Supply Agreement With GM
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Jan. 23, 2002--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today the award of several new and replacement programs under the previously announced long term supply agreement which has now been finalized and signed with General Motors Corporation. The first of these programs will begin production ... Continue reading
FIX AUTO to Use Mitchell's ABS Body Shop Management System
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 23, 2002--Mitchell International and FIX AUTO, a network of independently owned collision repair facilities, today announced an agreement under which FIX AUTO has selected Mitchell's ABS Body Shop Management System as the preferred system for all FIX USA network members. "We, at Mitchell, are very proud ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Reports First Quarter Results; 35 Cent EPS Exceeds Analysts' Estimates
DAYTON, Ohio--Jan. 23, 2002-- Live Webcast of 11:00 a.m. ET conference call available through www.companyboardroom.com Conference call replay number (402) 988-0632 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported net income of $25.4 million or 35 cents per share for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2001. Ear ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Concludes ''Action-Packed'' Year, Accelerates Toward Profitability in 2002
ATLANTA--Jan. 23, 2002-- Largest Internet Classifieds Site Achieves Multiple Business Milestones, Solidifies Position as Category Leader Building off the momentum of 2000, AutoTrader.com, the leading Internet auto classifieds destination and marketplace, further distanced itself from the competition in 2001 by implemen ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Jan. 23 Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced today that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2002 results before the market opens on Tuesday, February 5, 2002. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CST that same day to discuss the earnings release and other matters of interest to the ... Continue reading
Morningside: Hot Cars Won't Drive Profits
Nots From The Detroit Auto Show by Pat Dorsey, Director of Stock Analysis Detroit and its foreign counterparts are turning out some of the most creative new designs in years, but whether this will benefit the automakers' share prices is still an open question. The Cars Anyone at the Detroit auto show could spot what wa ... Continue reading
Most Popular Vehicle of 2001: Ford F-Series
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Jan. 23, 2002--InvoiceDealers, a pioneer in automotive Internet marketing, released the final results of the Year 2001 Popularity Index of cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans. Year 2001 Results: The Ford F-Series was crowned as the Overall Favorite Vehicle, for the consecutive second year. It survived ch ... Continue reading
Survey Shows 8.6 Percent Net Sales Increase by Aftermarket Wholesalers In 2001
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 22 -- Despite tough economic conditions in 2001, sales of aftermarket parts wholesalers and retailers increased, according to a new survey. Net sales for the surveyed aftermarket wholesalers and retailers increased an average of 8.6 percent in 2001, according to MEMA Financial Service ... Continue reading
By Jerry Flint The old days were simple: Detroit made sedans, coupes, hardtops (those were sedans and coupes without a center pillar between the front and rear windows), station wagons and convertibles. That was it. Oh yes, and a pickup truck for farmers and contractors. Today's vehicles are like wildly mutating bacter ... Continue reading
AMA TOURS ANNOUNCES ROUTE 66 & IRELAND EXCURSIONS
AMA TOURS ANNOUNCES ROUTE 66 & IRELAND EXCURSIONS PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced its ten-tour 2002-2003 AMA Tours schedule, spotlighting two brand-new excursions: the "Raising Route 66" Tour and the Ireland Tour. The "Raising Route 66" Tour, scheduled for May 18 - 31, re ... Continue reading
Kia Mtrs Compl'ts Frst Phase of EDM Proj't Based on Tecnomatix eMPower Solution.
NASHUA, N.H.--Jan. 22, 2002-- Korea's Leading Automotive Manufacturer Using eMPower to Minimize Costs, Improve Productivity from Design through Manufacturing Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , the leading provider of Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) software solutions, announced today that Kia Motors, the leading Ko ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction Defies Economic Uncertainties
With $26.9 Million in Sales The Classic Car Market Barometer Sets Eight World Records SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 22 -- There was little evidence of a recession in Scottsdale, Arizona, this past weekend as a record number of car collectors and enthusiasts from around the globe descended upon the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Announces 16th Consecutive Increase in Quarterly Dividend
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 22 Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3890 per share for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2001. The dividend is payable on February 20, ... Continue reading
Rolex 24 At Daytona News & Notes
Rolex 24 At Daytona News & Notes DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 22, 2002) -- With the 40th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona only a week away, teams are making final preparations to run in the classic twice-around-the clock race at Daytona International Speedway, Jan. 2-3. Several teams have finalized their driver l ... Continue reading
EAGLE ONE HONORS CAR CLUBS WITH 'GOLDEN RULE' AWARD Car clubs in four regions have been named winners of the "Golden Rule" Award for conducting the most outstanding community service program in their area during 2001. The winners and their region were: West - Mustangs Northwest, Seattle, WA; Midwest - E'ville Iron Stre ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILKINS SHINES IN FLORIDA WOODBRIDGE, ONT., CAN. (January 22, 2002) –As part of its pre-season testing program for the 2002 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship season, the AIM Autosport F2000 team entered Toronto native Mark Wilkins in two SCCA “Winter National” club race events ... Continue reading
Tractor Supply Company Reports Earnings Increase 29% for Full Year 2001
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Jan. 22, 2002--Tractor Supply Company , the nation's largest retail farm and ranch store chain, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2001. Additionally, the Company provided guidance for the year 2002. For the fourth quarter, the Company reported ... Continue reading
DUH! Covisint Chooses Southfield, Michigan for Corporate World Headquarters
DETROIT, Jan. 22 -- In a not too surprising announcement, Covisint said today it has decided to locate its corporate world headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The company chose Southfield, contingent upon the successful conclusion of negotiations with its proposed new landlord and subject to the approval of local tax ... Continue reading
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