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Wednesday, February 27, 2002

Bill Elliott - Las Vegas Preview

Bill Elliott - Las Vegas Preview

<<...OLE_Obj...>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 BILL ELLIOTT LAS VEGAS PREVIEW NO. 9 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T Racing at Las Vegas "I've had pretty good luck at Las Vegas. I just like the place. I don't know why, really. It's like Michigan, and I really like Michigan too. ... Continue reading

Mazda, Ford deny report of Mazda president change

Mazda, Ford deny report of Mazda president change

TOKYO, Feb 27 Reuters is reporting that Mazda Motor Corp , Japan's fifth-largest automaker, is expected to appoint a new president from Ford Motor Co , a Japanese newspaper said on Wednesday, but both Mazda and its U.S. parent swiftly denied the report. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun said Lewis Booth -- the head of Ford's As ... Continue reading

LAS VEGAS WAS KEY RACE IN GORDON'S 2001 CHAMPIONSHIP RUN

LAS VEGAS WAS KEY RACE IN GORDON'S 2001 CHAMPIONSHIP RUN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com LAS VEGAS WAS KEY RACE IN GORDON'S 2001 CHAMPIONSHIP RUN LAS VEGAS, Nev. - "We're back!" That is what Jeff Gordon told a national TV audience in victory lane after winning the 2001 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas M ... Continue reading

Jeremy Mayfield - Las Vegas preview

Jeremy Mayfield - Las Vegas preview

<<...OLE_Obj...>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 JEREMY MAYFIELD LAS VEGAS PREVIEW NO. 19 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T Racing at Las Vegas "We're looking forward to going to Las Vegas. The UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 is going to be a big race for us because two of our biggest supporters are sponsoring the race. I ... Continue reading

Enova Systems and Hyundai Continue Fuel Cell Partnership

Enova Systems and Hyundai Continue Fuel Cell Partnership

TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2002--Enova Systems, Torrance, California (OTCBB:ENVA), announced that it is further developing, in conjunction with Hyundai Motor Company, the next generation Santa Fe Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), a fuel cell-powered sport utility vehicle which utilizes Enova Systems' 90kW Panther Driv ... Continue reading

TRW Sends Letter to Northrop Grumman

TRW Sends Letter to Northrop Grumman

CLEVELAND, Feb. 26 -- TRW Inc. today sent a letter to Kent Kresa, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, of Northrop Grumman Corporation . The full text of the letter follows: February 26, 2002 Mr. Kent Kresa Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Northrop Grumman Corporation 1840 Century Park Ea ... Continue reading

AAA Offers Tips for Winter Driving

AAA Offers Tips for Winter Driving

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Most Michigan motorists seem to be coping well with snow conditions today, according to AAA Michigan. Between midnight and 4 p.m., the Auto Club's Emergency Road Service system responded to 1,415 calls, slightly above the level of a normal day. To help avoid problems, AAA Michigan offers the ... Continue reading

AutoZone EPS up 107% in Second Quarter

AutoZone EPS up 107% in Second Quarter

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 26 -- AutoZone, Inc. quarter (12 weeks) ended February 9, 2002, an increase of 11% from $974 million in fiscal 2001. Excluding the sales of the TruckPro subsidiary which was sold during the quarter, total sales increased 13%. Same store sales, or sales for domestic auto parts stores open at least o ... Continue reading

SAE Operates World's Largest Automotive Bookstore

SAE Operates World's Largest Automotive Bookstore

WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 26 -- In conjunction with the SAE 2002 World Congress, SAE International will operate the World's Largest Automotive Bookstore, March 4 - 7, 2002. The SAE Bookstore attracts over 16,000 visitors each year, sells more than 8,000 books, and services approximately 3 customers per minute. The bookstor ... Continue reading

Saab Cars USA Helps the Carter Center Raise Nearly One Million Dollars at Annual Benefit Weekend in Crested Butte

Saab Cars USA Helps the Carter Center Raise Nearly One Million Dollars at Annual Benefit Weekend in Crested Butte

NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 26 -- Saab Cars USA, Inc. joined President and Mrs. Carter in hosting their 10th annual winter ski weekend in Crested Butte, Colorado, February 6-10, to benefit the Carter Center. Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, founded the non-profit organization 20 years ago. The foundation s ... Continue reading

AMA ANNOUNCES SEMINARS FOR 2002 WOMEN MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE

AMA ANNOUNCES SEMINARS FOR 2002 WOMEN MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE

AMA ANNOUNCES SEMINARS FOR 2002 WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the lineup of informative and entertaining seminars to be offered at the 2002 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference, scheduled for June 29 through July 3 at West Virginia Wesleya ... Continue reading

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