Technology Research Corporation Introduces Surge Guard Plus Recreational Vehicle -RV- Power Monitor
CLEARWATER, Fla.--Feb. 7, 2002--Ned Schiff, vice president of U.S. commercial marketing and sales for Technology Research Corporation (TRC), , announced today the introduction of the microprocessor based Surge Guard Plus(TM) RV Power Monitor for the recreational vehicle market. The UL Listed Surge Guard Plus provides p ... Continue reading
New Coalition Seeks Reforms to Prevent Auto Insurance Crisis
TRENTON, N.J.--February 7, 2002--Seeking to prevent an unprecedented statewide auto insurance capacity crisis precipitated by the deterioration of the auto insurance industry's financial health in New Jersey, a new statewide organization today urged Trenton lawmakers to significantly reform New Jersey's auto insurance ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 7, 2002-- American Airlines and Nexium campaigns show that traditional positions combined with extended duration yield maximum impact for advertisers New York Times Digital, the digital business unit of The New York Times Company, today announced results from the first New York Times Surround Sessions th ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Feb. 7, 2002-- -- Cost Management Measures Help Offset Revenue Decline -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in logistics and transportation management solutions, today reported that for the three months ending on December 31, 2001, its earnings per diluted share, before restructuring and other charges, were $ ... Continue reading
Attractive New Features For Opel's Successful Compact Van
FOR RELEASE: January 22, 2002 Attractive New Features For Opel's Successful Compact Van Zafira Now with Most Powerful Diesel in its Class New: 125-hp 2.2 DTI 16V with 280 Nm torque makes Zafira driving even more fun New: DVD entertainment system transforms the Zafira into a mobile cinema New: Zafira OPC available with ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS, Escalade EXT Land Feature Roles In Highly Anticipated New Film, 'The Matrix Reloaded'
FOR RELEASE: January 22, 2002 Cadillac CTS, Escalade EXT Land Feature Roles In Highly Anticipated New Film, 'The Matrix Reloaded' DETROIT- The Cadillac CTS and Escalade EXT - major players in the rejuvenation of Cadillac - will also play leading roles in a major Hollywood production. Both the CTS and EXT will be featur ... Continue reading
Cadillac Presents 2002 Le Mans Challenger
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2002 Cadillac Presents 2002 Le Mans Challenger 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 PRO ... Continue reading
Chevy, GMAC, And Detroit Schools Unite To Curb Violence
FOR RELEASE: January 29, 2002 Chevy, GMAC, And Detroit Schools Unite To Curb Violence DETROIT, MI- Chevrolet and GMAC Financial Services teamed with 13 Detroit-area schools today in an effort to curb student violence. This union also marks the local acceleration of a Chevrolet program known as "Chevy R.O.C.K." -- a nat ... Continue reading
GM Awarded "Supplier of the Year"
FOR RELEASE: January 24, 2002 GM Awarded "Supplier of the Year"Encompass Services Corp. Impressed with Fleet Vehicle Services DETROIT - For a second year in a row, General Motors won the "Supplier of the Year" award from Encompass Services Corp., Houston, the country's largest provider of facilities systems and service ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Hits "Double-Double" Goal
FOR RELEASE: January 22, 2002 GM Certified Used Vehicles Hits "Double-Double" Goal 2001 Sales Exceeded 100,000 Compared To 2000 Sales Of 30,000 DETROIT - Calendar year results showed tremendous growth for the General Motors Certified Used Vehicles brand according to Bill Lovejoy, Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing Vi ... Continue reading
JDC MOTORSPORTS KNOWS THE INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JDC MOTORSPORTS KNOWS THE INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (February 7, 2002) – When it comes to meeting customer needs, John Church knows what is required to succeed. For the past seven years Church has run a very successful sponsorship management business. Specializing in hospitality ... Continue reading
General Motors Showcases Global Ecotec 2.2-Liter Engine In Compact Drag Racing Series For 2002
FOR RELEASE: January 29, 2002 General Motors Showcases Global Ecotec 2.2-Liter Engine In Compact Drag Racing Series For 2002 Front-wheel-drive drag cars offer excitement, performance in a four-cylinder package DETROIT- Traditional drag racers may smile when they see General Motors' latest drag racing entries - front-wh ... Continue reading
MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 7 -- Mercedes-Benz Manhattan has begun plans to restore its Park Avenue showroom, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and to expand the showroom to approximately three times its size in the process. ``Among our priorities in restoring the showroom is to stay true to Wright's original design ... Continue reading
American Airlines and Nexium campaigns show that traditional positions combined with extended duration yield maximum impact for advertisers NEW YORK--Feb. 7, 2002-- New York Times Digital, the digital business unit of The New York Times Company, today announced results from the first New York Times Surround Sessions th ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils HCD-7 Concept Car; The New Look of Luxury
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Hyundai Motor America today unveiled its latest concept vehicle during press days at the Chicago Auto Show. Called the HCD-7 and styled at the Hyundai California Design Center in Fountain Valley, Calif., the HCD-7 is a flagship luxury sedan for Hyundai -- a concept of what might be the next step up f ... Continue reading
EDS fourth-quarter earnings up 20 percent
DALLAS, Feb 4 Reuters reports computer services company Electronic Data Systems Corp. on Thursday posted a 20 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings, excluding a one-time credit, as companies and governments outsourced computer operations in order to cut costs. Plano, Texas-based EDS, the world's No. 2 computer se ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of November 2001 Recalls The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in November 2001 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. The list identifies the make and model of the vehi ... Continue reading
New Rollover Ratings and New Crash Test Results From NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) latest rollover resistance ratings and crash test results are now available on the agency's World Wide Web site: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. This information is for 2002 model year vehicles. For rollover resistance, the Ford Focus four-door wagon, Ford Taurus f ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Second Quarter and Year to Date Operating Results
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Feb. 7, 2002--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. today reported sales and earning for its second quarter ended December 31, 2001. Net Sales for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2001 decreased $8.1 million or 10.9% compared to the prior year quarter. Residential seating sales volume decreased $6.0 million or ... Continue reading
KVH Receives STAGPARKWAY 'Peach Award'; Honored as Vendor of the Year
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--Feb. 7, 2002-- America's Largest RV Parts and Accessory Distributor Lauds KVH's Outstanding Partnership Effort, Quality, Support, and Service KVH Industries was named the 2001 recipient of the STAGPARKWAY "Peach Award," given each year to honor STAGPARKWAY's Vendor of the Year. The award was presented ... Continue reading
REMINDER/Major Investment by Behr America in Ohio
-- Spokesperson: Hans-Joachim Lange, president of Behr America Topic: Major Investment by Behr America in Ohio Time: 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, news conference and Q & A Location: Salon GH at Dayton Marriott Hotel, Dayton Refreshments: A light buffet and refreshments will be served beginning at 2 p.m. in Salon GH RSV ... Continue reading
PHOENIX--Feb. 7, 2002--Simula, Inc. (AMEX:SMU) today provided preliminary results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001. "We have done what we said we would do," said Simula President and CEO, Brad Forst. "2001 was a successful turnaround year for Simula. Good people and hard work made it happen." In an invest ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Behr America To Reschedule Press Conference
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 7, 2002-- Media Advisory: Today's news conference scheduled by Behr America to announce plans for a major investment in the Dayton area has been delayed. The previously announced mid-afternoon news conference today (Thursday, February 7) in Dayton will be rescheduled next week. An exact date has not b ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Announces New President & COO for Arkansas-based North Point Dealerships
STAMFORD, Conn.--Feb. 7, 2002--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, today announced that Charles R. Oglesby has been named president and COO of its Arkansas-based North Point dealership group. North Point operates five auto dealerships in metro Little Rock, Arkansas, and one ... Continue reading
'Break Through' Ad Campaign Highlights Cadillac's Bold Design, Product Innovation
FOR RELEASE: January 22, 2002 'Break Through' Ad Campaign Highlights Cadillac's Bold Design, Product Innovation DETROIT - Cadillac's bold new product lineup will be backed by a unique and compelling advertising campaign to match. Debuting February 3 on the Super Bowl broadcast, the new campaign invites consumers to "Br ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Group Inc. Posts Strong Fourth Quarter Operating Performance
CHICAGO--Feb. 7, 2002--CCC Information Services Group Inc. , a leading provider of software and other technology to the automobile-claims and collision-repair industries, today reported net income from continuing operations, before non-recurring charges, of $3.0 million, or $0.13 per share, for the fourth quarter ended ... Continue reading
Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500 as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration
FOR RELEASE: February 5, 2002 Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500 as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration DETROIT, Feb. 5, 2002 – The 86th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2002, will bring together two powerful symbols that stir the imaginations of enthusiasts around the world. Chevrolet’s Corvette, an inte ... Continue reading
Give The Gift Of Life At Saturn Corp's National Donor Day Feb. 14
FOR RELEASE: February 7, 2002 Give The Gift Of Life At Saturn Corp's National Donor Day Feb. 14 Troy, Mich. - Make this Valentine's Day truly meaningful by giving the gift of life. On February 14, 2002, participating Saturn retailers will host the fifth annual National Donor Day, a one-day event aimed at raising awaren ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
WATERTOWN, Conn.--Feb. 7, 2002--Hometown Auto Retailers (OTC BB: HCAR) Thursday announced that it has named Charles F. Schwartz as the company's new chief financial officer (CFO). Schwartz replaces acting-CFO John Stavola, who will remain with Hometown as chief accounting officer. "We are excited to announce Chuck's ap ... Continue reading
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Vermeil Passes Chevrolet Tahoe to Chiefs Fan
FOR RELEASE: February 7, 2002 Kansas City Chiefs Coach Vermeil Passes Chevrolet Tahoe to Chiefs Fan Kansas City Chiefs and Chevrolet-We'll Be There KANSAS CITY - Passing skills are essential to successful drives on the football field, but Kansas City Chiefs Coach Dick Vermeil's pass to a lucky Chiefs fan will leave the ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--Feb. 7, 2002--Knowles Electronics Holdings, Inc. announced its sales for the fourth quarter and results for the year ended December 31, 2001. The manufacturer of hearing aid components and other products reported fourth quarter sales of $57.1 million, 7% less than the $61.2 million reported for the fourth ... Continue reading
NavisWorks Becomes Independent Company
SHEFFIELD, England--Feb. 6, 2002--LightWork Design, the world's leading supplier of quality advanced computer graphics software for rendering, simulation and verification solutions, today announced the spin-off of its NavisWorks Division into a separate and independent company, NavisWorks Ltd. As an independent company ... Continue reading
New Ownership and Strong Management to Guide Industry Leader Valley Rivet
AURORA, Ill.--Feb. 7, 2002--Positioned to be one of the strongest links in the manufacturing chain, 26-year old Valley Rivet Company's purchase has resulted in the formation of Valley Fastener Group LLC. An experienced group of investors including the Valley Management Team of Bill Jesse, Pres. & CEO; Hal Stetson, VP S ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 7, 2002-- New Software Provides Reprographic Service Bureaus and Their Customers Improved Printing Workflow and Increased Print Job Productivity Oce , a leading supplier of digital document management and delivery technology, today announced the introduction of Oce Repro Desk Server 1.0.2 for the recently ... Continue reading
Paradigm Advanced Technologies World Trade Center System Featured in Hazardous Materials Management
TORONTO--Feb. 7, 2002--Eduardo Guendelman, President and C.E.O. of Paradigm Advanced Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PRAV), today confirmed that the second generation of the company's Secur-IT-Trac(TM) product, in use at the World Trade Center Ground Zero disaster recovery site, will be featured in an upcoming issue of Hazar ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Feb. 7, 2002--Sales Research & Consulting (SRC), a business development and leadership training, coaching, and consulting firm, has taken the lead in forming People for the Ethical Treatment of Salespeople(TM) (PETS). The PETS Project(TM) is a membership-driven organization designed to build awareness fo ... Continue reading
Sealant Solutions, Inc. Raises $250,000 Through a Private Placement of Restricted Securities
MIDDLEBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-Feb. 7, 2002--On February 1, 2002 Sealant Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:SSLU) secured $250,000 through a private placement of restricted securities. The funds will be used by the Company to finance its future business plans. Michael Fasci, Chairman of the Company stated: "We are very excited ... Continue reading
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--Feb. 7, 2002-- Manufacturer Chooses Autodesk Inventor Software over SolidWorks and SolidEdge; KETIV Technologies Instrumental in Software Selection and Training Autodesk, Inc. , the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that Taylor-Dunn Corporation has successf ... Continue reading
Capstone Turbine Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--Feb. 7, 2002--Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com; Nasdaq:CPST), the world's leading microturbine power systems manufacturer, today reported revenue of $10.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2001, compared with revenue of $7.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2000. For the ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reschedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2001 Results
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 7, 2002--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced that its fourth quarter and year-end earnings release and conference call, originally scheduled for Friday, February 8, 2002, is being rescheduled to Monday, February 18. The delay is caused by a system implementation problem at one of the Company's Euro ... Continue reading
New Range Rover Wins First Major Award at Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 eMOTION! REPORTS.com, an automotive and aerospace industries research and analysis site (www.emotionreports.com ) that targets professionals in the academic, media, corporate and government sectors, announced its first annual vehicle awards. Categories include Car of the Year, SUV of the Year, Car of th ... Continue reading
'Renegade' Name Returns for All-New Jeep Liberty Model
<p>CHICAGO, Feb. 7 The 'Renegade' name makes its comeback to the Jeep® lineup for 2002 -- only now it will be worn by an all- new, adventurous model of the successful Jeep Liberty. First used in 1964 on the inside door opening of the Jeep Wagoneer, the Renegade name has always represented the rebellious heart and s ... Continue reading
'Renegade' Name Returns for All-New Jeep Liberty Model
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 The 'Renegade' name makes its comeback to the Jeep ... Continue reading
CHICAGO AP produced this fine wrap up of the unveilings in Chicago. Declaring ``the venom is back in the Cobra'', Ford Motor Co. took the wraps off the 390-horsepower 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra on Thursday during a media preview of the Chicago Auto Show. Both a coupe and convertible version of the sports car will go on sal ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils 390 HP SVT Mustang Cobra Rag Top- NICE CAR
DETROIT, Feb 7 Reuters reported that Ford in need of some adrenaline as it restructures its operations, on Thursday unveiled the 2003 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra convertible sports car, which the automaker said is capable of speeding from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds. The Cobra, powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine pro ... Continue reading
GM may boost production of new Cadillac CTS
DETROIT, Feb 7 Reuters reported that General Motors Corp.'s new Cadillac CTS is selling so fast that the automaker is considering moving up the addition of a second shift of workers at the Lansing, Michigan plant where the luxury sedans are made in order to boost production, officials said on Thursday. The CTS, which w ... Continue reading
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Toyota Offers New Function and Future Fantasy at the Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO,IL Feb. 6... Greeting reporters with a warm glow and a wagging tail, Toyota and Sony's "Pod" concept car brought the future to the Chicago Auto Show's media preview today. Pod, an acronym for "Personalization on demand," creates two-way communication between car and driver. "We're not sure whether it's coming o ... Continue reading
Saturn Shows a New Star in the Sky
CHICAGO,IL Feb. 6... Taking yet another unusual step for GM's "out-of-the-box" division by using an upscale Chicago furniture gallery as a backdrop to introduce its newest concept car, the Saturn Sky open-air roadster in Chicago Feb. 5. Gary Cowger, president of General Motors North America said, "It's fitting that we ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corporation Improved Results for Fiscal 2002 Second Quarter
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 7, 2002--Edelbrock Corporation today reported financial results for the second quarter and first six months of its 2002 fiscal year ended December 25, 2001. For the second quarter of fiscal 2002, revenues increased 10.7 percent to $30.6 million from revenues of $27.7 million in the same period of ... Continue reading
Haldex Nominated by Saab Automobile AB to Supply AWD System for New Vehicle Models
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 7, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Haldex nominated by Saab Automobile AB: The nomination letter received specifies Haldex as the selected supplier of the AWD system for three new vehicle model based on two new platforms. The potential order value, over a 5-year period, is estimated to approximately 600-800 ... Continue reading
CAPE ANNOUNCES DRIVER LINE UP FOR 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAPE ANNOUNCES DRIVER LINE UP FOR 2002 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (February 4, 2002) – Cape Motorsports today announced their driver line up for the 2002 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship. Driving the No. 2 Winchester Van Diemen Ford will be Jeffrey Jones. ... Continue reading
Parnelli Jones To Receive Eagle One-Shav Glick Award Los Angeles, Calif., February 4, 2002 -- Parnelli Jones, whose remarkable career as a race car driver and owner made him one of the most recognizable names in motor racing, has been chosen the winner of the third annual Eagle One-Shav Glick Award. The award, presente ... Continue reading
NHRA: Career-best off-season has Thomas confident
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Career-best off-season has Thomas confident POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 4) – The last two months have been good ones for 11-year veteran Pro Stock driver Mike Thomas. The 49-year-old pro from Knoxville, Tenn., has made great progress with his in-house engine program ... Continue reading
NHRA: Defending Winternationals champ ready to repeat
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Defending champ ready to repeat POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 4) -- Bilstein Engine Flush Top Fuel driver Darrell Russell returns to Pomona Raceway as the defending champion of the 42nd annual K&N Filters Winternationals. Last year, Russell, who is legend Joe Amato’s h ... Continue reading
Payless Creates Used Car Franchise Program for Independent Dealers
TULSA, Okla.--Feb. 4, 2002--Payless Car Sales, Inc., a recently formed subsidiary of Avalon Global Group, Inc. and a sister company of Payless Car Rental System, has created a new franchise program for independent used car dealers. As a unique component of the program, Payless will provide independent dealers its natio ... Continue reading
SELLERS COMES UP JUST SHORT IN NEW ZEALAND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SELLERS COMES UP JUST SHORT IN NEW ZEALAND ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (February 4, 2002) – Team USA Scholarship winner and Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship driver Bryan Sellers just missed winning the New Zealand International Formula Ford Championship, following the final two rounds this past wee ... Continue reading
USAR Team Press Releases for 2/4/02
Here are the most recent team press releases from the USAR Hooters ProCup Series..... Tim Southers January 28, 2002 MEDIA CONTACT: Karen LaBord 1-877-303-6559 (pager) PRESS RELEASE LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS, INC. - MOTORSPORTS DIVISION ___________________________________________________________ _____________ Lucas Oil Signs J ... Continue reading
WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 02/04/2002
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 02/04/2001 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
CVC: Senate CAFE Plan is an Attack on Family Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Some in the U.S. Senate are poised to make Washington bureaucrats the key decision-makers in determining what kind of cars and trucks people can buy and drive in the future. According to the Coalition for Vehicle Choice (CVC), the Senate plan will adversely affect consumers by forcing passenger ca ... Continue reading
Viasystems Group, Inc. Announces Board Member Retirements
ST. LOUIS--Feb. 5, 2002--Viasystems Group, Inc. today announced that James N. Mills has retired as chairman of the company's board of directors. Mills had retired from his post as Viasystems' chief executive officer in July 2001. Replacing Mills will be Thomas O. Hicks, a Viasystems board member and chairman of the boa ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 6, 2002-- Partnership with Reynolds and Reynolds lays foundation for online buying leader's entry in red-hot used car category CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, plans to offer the 30 million consumers who will purchase a previously owned vehicle during the next year a ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued February 6, 2002 4:39:00 PM ET Federal-Mogul Files for Approval of its Planned Divestiture Of its Signal-Stat Lighting Products Business Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/02-06-2002/0001664069& ;ED ... Continue reading
Contact: Brian Remsberg, Imre Communications 410.821.8220 or Brianr@imrecommunications.com The National Grand Prix of Washington D.C., Names Official Media Partners WRC-TV, ABC Radio Affiliates, Washington Post, and Newsweek Interactive Join National Grand Prix Team WASHINGTON, D.C., February 5, 2002 At a press c ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Feb. 6, 2002--At today's Chicago Auto Show, Dodge unveiled the new High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel engine for the all new 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 series pickup trucks, now the most powerful diesel engine available in a pickup truck. Since 1989 the Cummins Turbo Diesel engine option has been sold w ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Elects Chairman of the Board
CARPINTERIA, Calif., Feb. 6 Turbodyne Technologies Inc. announced yesterday that Manfred Hanno Janssen has been elected Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mr. Janssen joined Turbodyne's Board in November 2001. Mr. Janssen has been for more than forty years an official of the investment-banking division of Deutsche Ban ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Posts Net Loss
BERLIN AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG announced a net loss and a big cut in its dividend for 2001, and warned Wednesday that it will fall short of its targets this year as it battles to turn around its ailing Chrysler unit. The world's No. 5 automaker said the cost of reorganizing Chrysler, as well as its Freightl ... Continue reading
States Making Progress on Child Passenger Safety
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Across the country, dramatic improvements are being seen in the child passenger safety effort. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Controlled Intersection Surveys, the number of infants restrained in safety seats has increased from 85 percent in 1996 to 95 per ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Feb. 6 -- The turbocharged Porsche 911 GT2, the most powerful production Porsche ever offered for sale on this continent, has been named the Best Dream Machine in the 2002 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards. And for the 13th time, IntelliChoice has recognized the Porsche 911 as the Best Value of the Year in its ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Addition to the Board of Directors
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2002--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) announced that its Board of Directors elected Allan E. Buch as a member. Mr. Buch is a private investor and was the co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Empco Industries which was an automotive tire and wheel distributor in the United States a ... Continue reading
YAMAHA FX140 TOPS POPULAR SCIENCE READER'S CHOICE AWARDS
Revolutionary Watercraft Finishes First Runner-Up Out of 101 Products, Only Competition is Spacecraft Orbiting the Sun Kennesaw, GA— The Yamaha WaveRunner(R) FX140(TM), the world’s first four-stroke personal watercraft, topped the list of the best recreational products introduced in 2001, beating out the Ha ... Continue reading
Auto Racing to Continue at Illinois and DuQuoin State Fair's in 2002
Tradition, History, Competition Bring Back Auto Racers to Illinois' Two State Fairs in 2002! 68th anniversary of National Championship Racing at Springfield, plus 40th Crowe Memorial Highlight end of Illinois State Fair Live Television and Ken Schrader's early entry spark interest in 50th Southern Illinois 100 at DuQuo ... Continue reading
Donnelly 'Sheds Light' on Safety and Convenience for Taurus Owners
HOLLAND, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Donnelly Corporation today announced that it has begun shipping exterior mirrors with Donnelly's exclusive Illuminator(TM) feature for Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles. The Illuminator(TM) is a module located at the bottom of the exterior mirror assembly that creates a lighted approach t ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE 2002 TV SCHEDULE OF NASCAR RACING EVENTS
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE 2002 TV SCHEDULE OF NASCAR RACING EVENTS ON FOX SPORTS NET2 WEST Irwindale, Calif. - - (February 8, 2002) Irwindale Speedway has announced an unprecedented 30-date TV schedule for the 2002 racing season on Fox Sports Net2 West. "This is one of the most extensive local-area TV sche ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Approves Name Change at Annual Shareowners Meeting
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 6, 2002--Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Don H. Davis reviewed the company's first quarter results and highlighted its Global Manufacturing Solutions business in remarks made today at the company's annual shareowners meeting. Shareowners elected Kenneth F. Yontz to the board of directors, re-electe ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Report Record Cash Flow In spite of Automotive Products.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--February 6, 2002--Carlisle Companies Incorporated reported record sales of $1.849 billion in 2001, up 4%, or $78 million, from 2000 sales of $1.771 billion. Acquisitions and a 14% increase at the Construction Materials segment accounted for the increase. Net earnings in 2001 were $24.8 million, or $0.8 ... Continue reading
Enhanced Information for Location Based Services to Wingcast Customers
NEW YORK--Feb. 6, 2002--VoltDelta announced today that Wingcast, LLC has selected the company to provide access to its enhanced directory assistance platforms in support of Wingcast's telematics service offering. Wingcast, a company founded by Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM to provide telematics services and applicati ... Continue reading
Grand-Am.com Offers Fans A Chance To Ask Rolex 24 Winner Kevin Doran Questions
Grand-Am.com Offers Fans A Chance To Ask Rolex 24 Winner Kevin Doran Questions DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 6, 2002) -- Race fans now have the opportunity to ask questions to the winning team owner of the 40th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Kevin Doran will answer questions from fans submitted on Grand-Am.com ... Continue reading
Mont Blanc Appoints Perrycraft...
Mont Blanc Appoints Perrycraft Exclusive US Automotive Aftermarket Distributor MADISON HEIGHTS, MI - Mont Blanc, a Sweden-based manufacturer of automotive carriers and accessories for transporting bicycles, skis, snowboards and other gear, has announced selection of Perrycraft Inc., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as th ... Continue reading
Boats Are Automotive Too: Honda Announces Release Of Aquatrax
2/6/02 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Torrance, CA -- American Honda Motor Company's Motorcycle Division announced today the release of it's AquaTrax F-12, low emission, 4-stroke powered personal watercraft (PWC) to all approved dealers in the initial distribution areas. For the first year of retail distribution, American Honda ... Continue reading
Automakers: Seek White House Action on Weak Yen; TACH Says: It Ain't The Price It's The Car
CHICAGO Reuters reported that the top executives of the U.S. Big Three auto manufacturers have sent a rare joint letter to the White House, asking President Bush to appeal to the Japanese government to stop weakening the yen to boost the profits of Japanese automakers, industry officials said on Wednesday. The chief ex ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Hopes To Sell Signal-Stat Lighting
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 6 Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced it has signed an agreement to sell the business, defined assets and inventory of its Signal- Stat® Lighting Products division to Truck-Lite Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Penske Company LLC, for $23 million subject to customary closing adjustments. The pu ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb 6 Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said on Wednesday he has scrapped the designs for the new Buick LeSabre and Regal sedans and ordered a redesign for the forthcoming sedans, resulting in a 10 to 12 month delay for the cars. ``Those were, I think, by far the most disappoint ... Continue reading
Ford Rolls Out Three New Mercs at the Chicago Auto ShowMercurys
AP Auto Writer ED GARSTEN reported that Ford ever eager to prove the Mercury brand is alive and well, rolled out three new vehicles with the venerable nameplate during Wednesday's media previews at the Chicago Auto Show. ``We're going to strengthen Mercury by investing in the line,'' Ford chief operating officer Nick S ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Restructuring Actions
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 6 Visteon Corporation yesterday announced a continuation of its restructuring plans and associated charges. As previously announced, Visteon has a definitive agreement to sell its Restraint Electronics business, leading to the shutdown of Visteon's Markham, Ontario, production by year end. As part ... Continue reading
Ford to launch new "crossover" SUV
DETROIT, Feb 6 Reuters reports that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it plans to produce a new ``crossover,'' or car-based, sport utility vehicle, boosting competition in one of the auto industry's fastest-growing segments. The new mid-size vehicle, dubbed the Ford CrossTrainer, will be built at Ford's Chicago assembly ... Continue reading
New Grand Marquis to be Built in Canada
TORONTO, Feb. 6 Lincoln Mercury is today unveiling the new 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis at the Chicago Auto Show. The press release and photos are available on http://media.ford.com. The new Grand Marquis will be built in Canada at Ford's St. Thomas Assembly Plant. ... Continue reading
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