Tuesday, February 26, 2002

O'Reilly Auto Parts Stores Earnings;

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Feb. 26, 2002--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly") today announced record revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended 2001. This represents the ninth consecutive year of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. For the three months end ... Continue reading

Review: 2002 CHRYSLER PROWLER

By Matt/Bob Hagin SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 44,625 Price As Tested $ 45,400 Engine Type 3.5 Liter V6 w/SMFI* Engine Size 215 cid/3518 cc Horsepower 256 @ 6400 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 255 @ 3950 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 113.3"/76.5"/165.3" Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb Weight 2879 Poun ... Continue reading

Review: 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE

By Tom Hagin SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 22,349 Price As Tested $ 26,363 Engine Type DOHC 24-valve 3.5 Liter V6 w/SMFI* Engine Size 213 cid/3498 cc Horsepower 240 @ 5800 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 246 @ 4400 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 110.2"/70.4"/191.5" Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb Weight ... Continue reading

World of Outlaw driver Danny Lasoski returns to LVMS This Weekend

Defending Pennzoil World of Outlaws champion, Danny "The Dude" Lasoski will return to the dirt track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Feb. 28 to March 2 for the 2002 Silver State Shootout. In 2001, not only did Lasoski win an A-Feature at the Silver State Shootout, he captured the championship at the Mopar Parts World Final ... Continue reading

Penske Auto Centers Recognized By AAA Michigan as 'Approved Auto Care Facilities'

TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Penske Auto Centers announced today that its Michigan auto centers have been recognized by AAA Michigan as ``Approved Auto Care Facilities.'' In making today's announcement, President and CEO Jim Wheat stated, ``As an automotive car care provider, we know that our customers want quality service ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel Recognizes Top Performing Suppliers for Year 2001

DETROIT, Feb. 26 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) announced today its top performing suppliers for the year 2001 as measured by its supply chain management program, Continuous Customer Value Improvement (CCVI). DDC evaluates major suppliers quarterly in the areas of quality, delivery, cost and technical support, wit ... Continue reading

Group 1 Auto Dealer Group Promotes Turner and Thompson

HOUSTON, Feb. 26-- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company in the automotive retailing industry, announced today the appointment of two executive vice presidents. At a Board of Directors meeting last week, John T. Turner, 58, and Scott L. Thompson, 43, were promoted to executive vice presidents. Mr. Turner has ... Continue reading

Ergonomics Conference Launched

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Continental Exhibitions, Inc., producers of the National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, will launch the First Annual Eastern Ergonomics Conference and Exposition in Atlanta this June. The conference is being held in response to demand from the ergonomics market, including professionals who w ... Continue reading

Climate Control Seat Maker Closes Private Placement

IRWINDALE, Calif., Feb. 26-- Amerigon Incorporated , a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary, high technology products for automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide, announced today that it has closed the sale of an aggregate of approximately 6.05 million restricted shares of its Common Stock ... Continue reading

Dealer Group Sonic Automotive:Financial Report

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 26 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. the second largest automotive retailer, today reported record results for both the fourth quarter and full year 2001 while at the same time raising 2002 earnings per share estimates. Operating results highlights: * Revenue growth of 19% in the fourth quarter compared t ... Continue reading

Haldex Commissioned To Develop Software Architecture For Next Generation AWD Vehicles

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, February 26, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Haldex Traction Systems, a division in the Haldex group, has been commissioned by a European car manufacturer to jointly develop the software architecture in next generation's AWD vehicles. The objective for the joint development project is to integrate and expand the ... Continue reading

DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe on President Bush's Hypocrisy Vehicle Plan

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The following statement was issued by Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe: ``Once again, we see that George W. Bush is a man of his most recent word. In 2000, he mocked Al Gore's support for hybrid cars. Today he embraced them on the White House lawn as a good idea. ``The Ameri ... Continue reading

Goodyear Names Robert O'Leary to Lead Global Communications

AKRON, Ohio, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that Robert J. O'Leary is joining the corporation as senior vice president, global communications, reporting to Sam Gibara, chairman and chief executive officer. O'Leary, 51, will be responsible for developing and executing a global communications strategy ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Named Jasper Engines & Transmissions Preferred Partner

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 26-- One of the longest streaks of individual supplier recognition by a major automotive parts remanufacturer continues to roll on. For the 14th consecutive year, global supplier Federal-Mogul Corporation has been named a Preferred Partner by Jasper Engines & Transmissions -- one of Federal-Mogu ... Continue reading

Guardian Industries' Glass Coating Goes Green

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 26 -- With savvy consumers demanding greener automobiles and government agencies raising the fuel-economy bar, Guardian Industries' SilverGuard(TM) infrared reflective glass is engineered to help meet today's tough vehicle standards. SilverGuard(TM) rejects more than 50 percent of the sun's en ... Continue reading

Racing Champions(TM) Awarded Licenses in Multiple Toy Categories by Dr. Seuss

GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Racing Champions announced today that it has entered into a multiple-year licensing agreement with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to produce a wide variety of toys based on characters from such world-famous Dr. Seuss books such as The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who!, Green Eggs and Ham, and How ... Continue reading

Chevy Returns to Open-Wheel Racing

Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Chevrolet's Return to Indy Car Racing Is a Promise Fulfilled DETROIT, Feb. 25, 2002 -- History has proven that former Chevrolet General Manager Jim Perkins was a prophet. On Sept. 14, 1993, Perkins announced the conclusion of Che ... Continue reading

KARTING RETURNS TO IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY!

THIS ASSOCIATION WILL BRING REGULARILY-SCHEDULED KARTING EVENTS BACK TO IRWINDALE WITH ALL THE ACTION AND EXCITEMENT THAT THIS IMPORTANT FORM OF FAMILY MOTORSPORT EXUDES. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE FOR AN EVENT OR THREE THIS YEAR! (IF YOU ASK NICE AND HAVE A PLACE FOR A FEATURE STORY, WE'LL GET YOU THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE O ... Continue reading

Entigo Delivers Enhanced Warranty Management Product

VIENNA, Va.--Feb. 26, 2002-- Version 3.0 Delivers Supplier Recovery - Manufacturers to Reclaim Millions by Recovering Warranty Costs and Reducing Warranty Operating Expenses Entigo(TM) Corporation, the pioneer and industry leader in B2B sell and service-side eBusiness solutions, today announced the release of version 3 ... Continue reading

Lithia Motors Offering 5.0 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock

MEDFORD, Ore.--Feb. 25, 2002--Lithia Motors, Inc. announced today that it commenced its public offering of 5.0 million shares of its Class A Common Stock at a price of $18.25 per share. The offering includes 4.0 million newly issued shares to be sold by Lithia Motors and 1.0 million shares to be sold by W. Douglas More ... Continue reading

Pickups Plus Announces Continued Growth

MASON, Ohio--Feb. 26, 2002--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today that its Columbus, Ohio franchise reached one million in annual revenue in its first full calendar year of operation. John Fitzgerald ... Continue reading

NEXIQ All-in-one Service Bay Diagnostic Suite

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.--Feb. 26, 2002--NEXIQ Technologies (OTCBB: NEXQ), a leading provider of vehicle diagnostic products and telematics solutions for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets, will debut PC Integrated Diagnostics, an all-in-one service bay diagnostic suite, at the Technology & Maintenance Counci ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Using IBM Product For Lifecycle Management solutions

NEW YORK & PARIS--Feb. 26, 2002--Dassault Systemes solutions. "We are very pleased that DaimlerChrysler has started the deployment of our CATIA V5 and ENOVIA V5 solutions," said Bruno Latchague, executive vice president of Research and Development, Dassault Systemes. "Our 3D PLM solutions will help DaimlerChrysler make ... Continue reading

ARKONA Teams With Newgen

SALT LAKE CITY--Feb. 26, 2002-- ARKONA's Dealer Management Solutions Now Fully Integrated Into Newgen's Customer Management Solutions ARKONA(R) Inc., (OTC:ARKN) a leader in automobile dealer management solutions, today announced its dealer management systems are fully integrated with Newgen Results Corp. Newgen is a wh ... Continue reading

Cray Inc. Receives Cray SV1ex Supercomputer Order From Ford

SEATTLE--Feb. 26, 2002--Cray Inc. today announced that Ford Motor Company has ordered a Cray SV1ex(TM) supercomputer. Ford will use the system to improve the structural safety and cabin comfort of its latest vehicle models. Financial terms were not disclosed. Cray expects to complete installation this month at Ford's d ... Continue reading

BorgWarner One of Only Two Non-Japanese Suppliers to Earn Honda's Excellent Supplier Award

SENECA, S.C., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Improved manufacturing process capability for its InterActive Torque Management(TM) system on the Honda Pilot has earned BorgWarner an Excellent Supplier Award from Honda Research and Development, Tochigi, Japan. The company is one of only two non- Japanese suppliers to r ... Continue reading

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From The Horses Mouth: GM Increases Earnings, Production Estimates

NEW YORK -- General Motors Corporation today raised its estimates for 2002 first quarter and calendar-year earnings and production schedules, reflecting better-than-expected industry sales in the U.S. and strong retail sales of GM vehicles. GM Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer John Devine said the revised outlo ... Continue reading

USAR Race Story

For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Gill Gets Another Win During Record-Setting Afternoon Veteran Driver Adds to Three Records in Collecting Season-Opening Win Lakeland, FL (Feb. 24, 2002) - Although rain pushed the beginning of the 2002 season ba ... Continue reading

Nextel 250 Hosts All-Star Lineup With Four 2002 Rolex 24 At Daytona Winners

Nextel 250 Hosts All-Star Lineup With Four 2002 Rolex 24 At Daytona Winners DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 25, 2002) -- After kicking off the 2002 racing season by winning the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona, four class-winning teams will travel to Homestead-Miami Speedway for this weekend's Rolex Sports Car Series Next ... Continue reading

Honda To Offer 50 MPG Civic Hybrid

DETROIT, Feb 25 Reuters reports that while other auto makers voice their opposition to higher U.S. fuel economy standards, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is ramping up production of a compact sedan that gets about 50 miles (80 km) per gallon. While the gasoline-electric ``hybrid'' version of the popular Civic will not be sold in ... Continue reading