GM readies new assault on mid-size car segment
GENEVA, March 5 Reuters reported that even though most Americans may never have heard of the Opel Vectra, the new General Motors car from its European brand hints at the future of mid-size vehicles for the Chevrolet, Saab, Saturn and Pontiac divisions for years to come. The new Vectra, unveiled publicly at the Geneva a ... Continue reading
AAA Discount Now Available On Indoor Parking for San Jose Airport
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--March 5, 2002--Now AAA members traveling out of San Jose International Airport (SJC) can show their AAA card and enjoy an exclusive discount on full-service indoor parking at TopFlight Indoor Airport Parking. TopFlight Indoor Airport Parking, conveniently located near the airport in Santa Clara, be ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 5 Reuters is reporting that the Ford Motor Co. is slashing finance rates on most of its vehicles in a bid to prop up sales and stay competitive with cross-town rival General Motors Corp. In a statement released late Monday, Ford said it was cutting its finance rate on 48-month loans to 2.9 percent from 3 ... Continue reading
Saab 9X Wins Top European Design Award
NORCROSS, Ga., March 5 -- The innovative Saab 9X has been named the Best Concept Car in the 2002 European Automotive Design Awards. The honor was announced at the Geneva Motor Show and is based on an annual poll of member designers from car manufacturers, design studios and suppliers throughout Europe. (First seen at l ... Continue reading
RYE BROOK, N.Y.--March 5, 2002-- Services from SieQuence State 3 suite to be included in multi-year contract Siemens Business Services, Inc. (SBS), one of the world's leading providers of IT infrastructure solutions and services, today announced that Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA), producer of high-performa ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--March 5, 2002--puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. (AMEX: PFT), the global by-pass oil filtration system company, today announced that one of the largest private trucking fleets in the US has placed a substantial order for its puraDYN(R) By-Pass Oil Filtration System. The fleet has installed the puraD ... Continue reading
Accuride Intros Wheel With the Strength of Steel and Weight Similar to Aluminum
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--March 5, 2002--Today, Accuride Corporation introduced its 65-pound Lightweight Steel Wheel at the TMC Truck Show in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The use of high-strength, low-alloy steel coupled with engineering design and process allows Accuride to offer a lightweight steel wheel featuring the economy and s ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Inc. and 3M Automotive Announce Joint Diesel Exhaust Emission Control Development Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--March 5, 2002--Fleetguard Emission Solutions, a unit of Fleetguard Inc., and 3M Automotive, today announced a joint development agreement (JDA) to design and develop advanced exhaust emission control technologies geared to meet the ever-increasing demands of the diesel emission marketplace and to resp ... Continue reading
GM Defense ready to deliver first STRYKER armoured vehicles to U.S. Army
LONDON, ON, March 5 - GM Defense based in London, Ontario, Canada, invites you to attend First Acceptance Ceremonies for the U.S. Army's new fleet of STRYKER armoured vehicles. The vehicles will provide the U.S. Army's Brigade Combat Teams with a new generation of fast, agile and highly deployable light armoured vehicl ... Continue reading
MIAMI, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Setting the stage for the first super weekend of road racing in one of North America's premier international cities, officials from Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. (CART) the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and Raceworks, LLC jointly announced today that the previously annou ... Continue reading
QNX Launches "Future Ready" Automotive Platform for In-Car Computing
DETROIT, March 5 -- Responding to the demands of vendors building in-car computing devices -- systems that integrate applications like navigation, wireless Internet access, and location-based services -- QNX Software Systems today launched its ``future ready'' QNX automotive platform at the Digital Car Conference & Exh ... Continue reading
Advanced Multi-Layer Piezoelectric Technology Supplier Noliac A/S Establishes Operations In US
BOSTON, MA--(INTERNET WIRE)--Mar 5, 2002 -- Noliac A/S (www.noliac.com), an international volume supplier of advanced multi-layer piezoelectric solutions, today announced the launch of its North American operations, and the appointment of Lars Johansen, former president and CEO of IT FACTORY, to the position of Preside ... Continue reading
Lumileds' Luxeon LEDs Illuminate Headlamps in Concept Car
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 5 -- Lumileds' Luxeon high power LED- based light sources are making their first-ever appearance in a vehicle headlamp on a concept car unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Headlights illuminated by white Luxeon LEDs form the stylish eyes on the Fioravanti Yak concept vehicle, ... Continue reading
Magnetek Power Products For Fuel Cells Make Inroads in Transportation
LOS ANGELES, March 5 -- Digital power conditioners developed by Magnetek, Inc. , already widely used in communications and computers, are now providing clean, efficient energy for the transportation industry and some of its most intriguing new products. Powering Ford A Magnetek ``power conditioner'' is incorporated int ... Continue reading
GM's Car Czar Bob Lutz to Open Press Week at the 2002 New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Since taking over as General Motors' top product executive back in September 2001, Bob Lutz -- vice chairman of product development and chairman, North America -- has been faced with the challenge of changing buyers' perception of GM products. As the featured speaker at this year's annual New York ... Continue reading
Iteris and Summus Announce Wireless Mapping and Real-Time Traffic Solutions for Digital Handsets
ANAHEIM, Calif.--March 5, 2002--Iteris Inc., a subsidiary of Odetics Inc. , today announced that it has formed a partnership with Summus Inc. (USA) (OTCBB:HSNS), focused on the development and distribution of wireless mapping and real-time traffic solutions for digital handsets. Iteris, a leader in traffic information ... Continue reading
BALTIMORE, March 5 Latitude360(TM), the eLearning and eBusiness integration division of RWD Technologies, Inc. today announced that Latitude360, in partnership with Toyota (GB) PLC, has successfully implemented an enterprise- wide Retail Asset Management System at Toyota GB. Using the system developed by Latitude360, T ... Continue reading
"Fusion is purpose-designed to help young, modern, urban-minded families get the best out of the city. Inside, it's people-focused, spacious and practical, with higher seating for greater visibility. Outside, Fusion's tough on-road presence is confident and protective, compact and manoeuvrable." Martin Leach Vice Presi ... Continue reading
Ford sees Fusion spurring higher Europe market share
GENEVA, March 5 Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday unveiled the Ford Fusion, an upright hatchback that it says will define a new segment of the small car market in Europe and which will help grow its European market share this year. David Thursfield, chairman of Ford Europe, said he expects to sell about 5 ... Continue reading
Avis Offers Bargain One-Way Rates as Low as $12.99 a Day
PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 5 -- Disclaimer up front: This is no April Fools joke. From April 1 to June 30, Avis Rent A Car is offering exceptional one-way rates for Arizona and Florida customers traveling to selected destinations. The daily rate for a car rented through this limited-time offer is as low as $12.99 a day fo ... Continue reading
Ford: on Track with Restructuring
GENEVA Reuters reported that the world's second largest auto company Ford Motor Co is on track with its restructuring plan and will take further steps if needed to meet its targets, chairman and chief executive William Clay Ford Jr. said on Tuesday. He told reporters at the Geneva Car Show that Ford, which in January a ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, March 5 -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) today revealed the first glimpse of its luxury sport utility vehicle, the Porsche Cayenne. Taking the Porsche experience to a new level, the Cayenne will create the perfect balance of performance and power, delivering outstanding on-pavement performance and very goo ... Continue reading
Media Advisory - Bill Elliott and Jeremy Mayfield
<<...OLE_Obj...>> In preparation for your coverage of NASCAR's Atlanta 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, you are invited to participate in an interview/conference call with Bill Elliott and Jeremy Mayfield respective drivers of the No. 9 and No. 19 Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/T. The call will take place next week at the foll ... Continue reading
Hiskey, Pobst Finish on Podium Despite Setbacks
Hiskey, Pobst Finish on Podium Despite Setbacks HOMESTEAD, Fla. (March 2, 2002) - After a wreck in Thursday afternoon's practice, Kim Hiskey and Randy Pobst weren't sure they would even start the Nextel 250, let alone finish on the podium. The ZIP Racing crew worked hard to get the #35 ZIP/WeatherTech/Alliance Resident ... Continue reading
Law Co-Pilots Picchio to Second at Homestead
Law Co-Pilots Picchio to Second at Homestead HOMESTEAD, Fla. (March 2, 2002) - Despite electrical problems at the end of the Nextel 250, Darren Law and the Momentum Motorcars/G&W Motorsports team finished second in the SRP II Class at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Law and new teammate, 2001 Rolex Series SRP II Driver C ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com USAR Forms Partnership with Tysinger Promotions Fayetteville, GA (Mar. 4, 2002) - United Speed Alliance Racing has formed a working partnership with Tysinger Promotions of Fayetteville, NC for the 2002 Hooters P ... Continue reading
Mindready Telematics and Multimedia Test Platform
DETROIT--March 4, 2002--Mindready Solutions Inc. , a leading supplier of test engineering, manufacturing automation and real-time communications solutions for the telecommunications, automotive and aerospace industries, today announced the launch of its Telematics and Multimedia Test Platform for the automotive electro ... Continue reading
Fuel Crell Maker Ballard Power Systems 2001 Results,2002 Goals
VANCOUVER, Canada--March 4, 2002--Ballard Power Systems today reviewed its achievements against its goals for 2001, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ending December 31, 2001 and reviewed its goals for 2002. All amounts reported are in U.S. Dollars. A conference call will be held to dis ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--March 4, 2002--ASV, Inc. announced today its plans to issue fourth quarter and year-end results for fiscal year 2001 before the open of market trading on Friday, March 8, 2002. The company will broadcast live via the Internet its quarterly conference call the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, 10 ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson 3/5 and 3/12 Teleconference -- CANCELLED
Due to scheduling conflicts, Jimmie Johnson's weekly media teleconference held on Tuesday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 12 will be cancelled. We will resume the teleconference's normal schedule beginning Tuesday, March 19 prior to the Food City 500 in Bristol, Tenn. If you would like to schedule an interview with Jimmie ... Continue reading
Ziptronix to Speak At Nanoventures 2002
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--March 4, 2002-- Bob Markunas to Address Premier Gathering of Industry and Venture Community Focused on Commercialization of Nanotechnology Ziptronix today announced Bob Markunas, VP-Marketing, will speak and then participate in a panel discussion at the Texas Nanotechnology Initiative's (T ... Continue reading
AMHF BOARD WELCOMES FOUR NEW MEMBERS
AMHF BOARD WELCOMES FOUR NEW MEMBERS PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation (AMHF), which administers the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, has announced four new members of its Board of Directors. The new members were officially seated at the Board's meeting today in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jo ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--March 4, 2002--Ansoft Corporation today announced the release of its student version of SIMPLORER(R) 5.0, the company's popular mixed-technology simulator for automotive electrical/electromechanical systems, power electronics, and drive applications. "We've had great success with previous student versions o ... Continue reading
GP Strategies Reports Preliminary Annual and Fourth Quarter Revenues for 2001
NEW YORK--March 4, 2002--GP Strategies Corporation , a leader in workforce development and technical and soft skills training, today announced preliminary net sales for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001. Preliminary 2001 net sales were $186.7 million as compared to 2000 net sales of $197.5 mill ... Continue reading
National Safety Council News Release, March 4, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2002 CONTACT: Alice Dumo, 630-775-2030 NSC Offers Updated Flagger Training Program Itasca, Ill. -- The National Safety Council (NSC) has updated its Flagger Training program to meet new standards. The program was created to reduce work zone injuries and deaths, and provide safe passage th ... Continue reading
Pico's New Software-Based Test & Measurement Catalog
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom--March 4, 2002-- Pico Technology's Test and Measurement Catalog has had a Makeover, With Lots of New Products -- Targeting Engineering, Automotive Diagnostics, Education and Industrial Data Acquisition Applications -- Free Software -- Specifications and Tables -- General Test & Measurement -- ... Continue reading
REMINDER/AAA to Announce Initiative to Combat Number One Killer of Children
-- Using its 1902 birthplace in Chicago as the backdrop, AAA will announce a major nationwide campaign to help reduce child passenger deaths. AAA will unveil: -- New data on deaths prevented and societal cost savings associated with effective child restraint systems in motor vehicles. -- Results from a nationwide surve ... Continue reading
Southwest Research Institute Releases Vehicle Simulation Software Tool
SAN ANTONIO--March 4, 2002--Engineers and computer scientists at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI(tm)) have developed a modular simulation tool for automotive designers to assess vehicle fuel economy and performance. The Rapid Automotive Performance SimulaTOR for Vehicle System Modeling (RAPTOR(tm) VSM), allows desig ... Continue reading
Another BAT International Affiliate Successfully Launches Second Product Line
SAN DIEGO--March 5, 2002--Dolphin Automobile Company Inc. (Dolphin ACI), an affiliate company of BAT International Inc. (OTC:BAAT), has delivered substantial orders of its new engine super-flush to American markets. This is the second successful product line announced by a BAT International affiliate company within the ... Continue reading
Ford Enterprise to Create Unlimited Number of Virtual Representatives
SAN FRANCISCO--March 5, 2002--NativeMinds Inc., a leading provider of online customer service software for creating virtual representatives, today announced that Ford Motor Company has signed an enterprise-wide license agreement that allows any group within the company to create virtual reps for online customer service ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net The Arc and Jay Fogleman Form Partnership for 2002 Season Representatives of The Arc Will Serve as Honorary Crew Member During Selected Events Fayetteville, GA (March 4, 2002) - United Speed Alliance Racing member Jay Fogleman and T ... Continue reading
Note: A Microsoft Word file of this release is attached. CATS AT THE BULLFIGHT There's going to be a bullfight in Monterrey this weekend, and there will be a pair of fast, young cats right in the middle of it. Lynx teammates Michael Valiante and Grant Ryley are among the favorites to win the 20-car bullfight that will ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASARO TO RACE IN BRITISH F3 UNIONVILLE, ONT., CAN. (March 4, 2002) - Former Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Oval Crown Champion Billy Asaro has announced he will contest the British Formula 3 Championship in 2002 with Sweeney Racing. "This is really exciting for me," said the twenty-year-old ... Continue reading
Motorcycle results from Firebird
Below is the results of the Motorcycle class form the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Firebird International Raceway. These were not available to me for last night's results. Sorry for any inconvinience. MOTORCYCLE Greg Liskey, Alinas, Calif., '95 Suzuki, 9.291 seconds, 135.70 miles per hour def. ... Continue reading
Port-IT In-Vehicle Communications System Unveiled
DETROIT--March 4, 2002--Car enthusiasts from all over the country are getting their first look at Port-IT(TM), the most comprehensive in-vehicle communications system currently available for the aftermarket. Port-IT, which uses the Microsoft Windows-powered Pocket PC platform to enhance its functionality, is featured a ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: The New Ford Fusion: Urban Confidence
-- It's easier to manoeuvre the new Ford Fusion into a tight city parking space than it is, perhaps at first sight, to define the ruggedly stylish next product in Ford's new generation of small cars. Fusion makes its public debut at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show as the momentum of Ford's product-led resurgence builds. You ... Continue reading
RF Monolithics, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
DALLAS--March 5, 2002--RF Monolithics, Inc. (RFM) , a leading global provider of SAW based components and modules, will announce financial results for the second quarter, after market close on Thursday, March 14, 2002. Following the release, management of RFM will conduct a telephone conference call at 5:00 p.m. (EST) ... Continue reading
ADS Restructures and Begins Re-branding Initiative
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--March 5, 2002--Metals logistics industry leader, ADS Logistics, LLC (formerly Alternative Distribution Systems, Inc.) announced today completion of a corporate restructuring, merging the subsidiary companies and operating entities into one new company, ADS Logistics, LLC (ADS). "ADS Logistics, LLC is a ... Continue reading
CAMARILLO, Calif.--March 5, 2002-- Ford Credit Integrates Interlink's ePad and Valyd's eSign To Automate Dealerships Throughout the U.S. Interlink Electronics, Inc. , the world's leading developer of intuitive interface technologies and solutions for business and home applications, announced today that Ford Credit, a s ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--March 5, 2002--Kai Communications, a managed service provider of Web-based business solutions for specific industries, today announced that LAZ Parking, a national parking company that specializes in the management, leasing, ownership, and development of high-level parking facilities, has selected Kai's Online ... Continue reading
Microtune Adopts Stockholders' Rights Plan
PLANO, Texas--March 5, 2002--Microtune(TM), Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan designed to enable all Microtune stockholders to realize the full value of their investment and to provide for fair and equal treatment for all Microtune stockholders in the ev ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network to Acquire Universal Training
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, UK--March 5, 2002--Auto Data Network Inc.(NASDAQ Bulletin Board:ADNW), provider of a regional, national and European real time data network serving the automotive sector, today announced a letter-of-intent to acquire Universal Training Co., Ltd.for an undisclosed amount in cash and stock. The terms of ... Continue reading
First Turnkey Telematics Platform to the Automotive Industry
DETROIT--March 5, 2002-- mGate Development Platform Includes Gateway Hardware Configured With Peripherals, Operating System, Middleware And APIs Sensoria Corp., a leader in wireless and wire-line connectivity solutions, and Hitachi Semiconductor (America) Inc., a leading provider for automotive semiconductor solutions, ... Continue reading
AAA Launches Major Child Passenger Safety Initiative
HOUSTON--March 5, 2002--AAA Texas, along with the national office of AAA, is initiating a multi-year safety campaign seeking to save more than 5,200 children's lives over the next 10 years through proper use of seat belts and car seats. The AAA campaign - "Seated, Safe and Secure" - is focused on reducing the leading c ... Continue reading
Iteris and Summus Announce Wireless Mapping and Real-Time Traffic Solutions for Digital Handsets
ANAHEIM, Calif.--March 5, 2002--Iteris Inc., a subsidiary of Odetics Inc. , today announced that it has formed a partnership with Summus Inc. (USA) (OTCBB:HSNS), focused on the development and distribution of wireless mapping and real-time traffic solutions for digital handsets. Iteris, a leader in traffic information ... Continue reading
Dealix Announces Triple-Threat Referral System for Automotive Retailers
PALO ALTO, Calif.--March 5, 2002--Dealix Corporation, a leader in automotive Internet marketing, today announced the launch of the Triple-Threat Referral System for automotive retailers. With the Triple-Threat system, Dealix moves solidly past its competition by offering each of its dealers a choice of lead types to ma ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports Weekend Results
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Weekend Results Contact: Dave Elshoff, 248-512-2690 Ray Cooper, 803-466-9085 Marlin Scores Second Victory of the Season for Dodge, Records Sixth Straight Top 10 Finish, Pads Points Lead LAS VEGAS (March 3, 2002) -- Sterling Marlin rolled the dice and cracked the ice Sunday in the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 4 ... Continue reading
Snap-on Incorporated Appoints Lars Nyberg, NCR Corporation Chairman and CEO, to Board of Directors
KENOSHA, Wis.--March 4, 2002--Lars Nyberg, chairman and chief executive officer of NCR Corporation, has been appointed to the board of directors of Snap-on Incorporated , a global leader in tools, diagnostics and equipment. Mr. Nyberg, 50, joined NCR in 1995 and led the transformation of NCR from a manufacturing compan ... Continue reading
PHOENIX--March 4, 2002--Ugly Duckling Corporation , the largest used car sales company focused exclusively on the sub-prime market, today reported its fourth quarter and twelve month financial results for 2001. The Company also reported that today it completed the merger of the Company into UDC Acquisition Corp., the f ... Continue reading
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