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Thursday, March 7, 2002

Acura Announces Pricing for 2003 3.2 CL Luxury Performance Coupe

Acura Announces Pricing for 2003 3.2 CL Luxury Performance Coupe

TORRANCE, Calif., March 7 -- Acura today announced pricing for the 2003 3.2 CL luxury performance coupe. The 3.2 CL comes in two models; the sporty 3.2 CL, priced at $28,200, and the high-performance CL Type-S, priced at $30,550 and now available with an all-new, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. The only factor ... Continue reading

2003 Chevrolet Express & GMC Savana

2003 Chevrolet Express & GMC Savana

FOR RELEASE: March 6, 2002 New full-size vans offer major strong, smart and surprising features When GM engineers embarked on redesigning the 2003 Chevy Express and GMC Savana full-size vans the mission was clear: Deliver More. With the addition of segment-busting features like all-wheel drive, a left-hand-side 60/40 e ... Continue reading

CBR1100XX-powered Race Car Unveiled

CBR1100XX-powered Race Car Unveiled

***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 March 7, 2002 KRC Debuts Van Diemen Racer at Willow Springs Open-Wheeled Car Features Honda Motorcycle Engine The Van Diemen "Project 281 ... Continue reading

Championship Auto Racing Teams Announces 2002 Financial Guidance

Championship Auto Racing Teams Announces 2002 Financial Guidance

DETROIT, March 6 Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. today provided financial guidance for the year ending December 31, 2002. The company noted that the following statements are based on current expectations and do not include the proposed FedEx Championship Series race in Miami, Florida, for October 2002. These state ... Continue reading

Goodyear Fortera's Timing Hits Sweet Spot in Demand

Goodyear Fortera's Timing Hits Sweet Spot in Demand

AKRON, Ohio, March 6 Amid crossover vehicle mania, Goodyear is running on all cylinders, exceeding sales expectations for its new Fortera HL hybrid tire. Vehicle sales forecasts last year indicated an emerging boom in crossover and luxury sport-utility vehicles; however, even those prognostications might have been cons ... Continue reading

NHTSA Issues Report on Dual-Fuel Vehicle Economy, Proposes Extension Of Program to Model Year 2008

NHTSA Issues Report on Dual-Fuel Vehicle Economy, Proposes Extension Of Program to Model Year 2008

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a report on the implementation of the Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988 (AMFA), which encourages the development and use of methanol, ethanol and natural gas, and promotes the production of alternative fuel vehicles. NHTS ... Continue reading

Automakers Including Ford, Toyota, Honda to Step Up Production of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Automakers Including Ford, Toyota, Honda to Step Up Production of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

DETROIT AP reports that Ford Motor Co. will mass-produce the hybrid electric version of its Escape sport utility vehicle, and American Honda Motor Corp. will produce approximately 24,000 hybrid electric Civic sedans annually, the automakers said Wednesday. Toyota Motor Corp. is looking at production of a hybrid SUV for ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Pricing of Public Offering of 9,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

Advance Auto Parts Announces Pricing of Public Offering of 9,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

ROANOKE, Va., March 6 Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today the public offering of 9,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $42.00 per share. The offering consists of 2,250,000 primary shares sold by the Company and 6,750,000 secondary shares sold by three of its stockholders. The underwriters have the opt ... Continue reading

New Quigley Full-Size, 4WD Vans Feature Smoother Ride, Crisper Handling

New Quigley Full-Size, 4WD Vans Feature Smoother Ride, Crisper Handling

MANCHESTER, Pa., March 6 -- Boasting improved road manners and customer features, especially during normal on-road driving, the Quigley Motor Company has introduced the Quigley TrailMaker, its next generation of 4x4 full-sized vans. The new Quigley TrailMaker integrates an independent front suspension (IFS) with its ru ... Continue reading

ADP Selects Teloquent Interchange Multi-Channel Customer Interaction Management Solution; Customers Enjoy Increased Choices, Industry Leading Customer Service

ADP Selects Teloquent Interchange Multi-Channel Customer Interaction Management Solution; Customers Enjoy Increased Choices, Industry Leading Customer Service

BILLERICA, Mass.--March 6, 2002--ADP Dealer Services, in an initiative that builds upon a five year relationship with Teloquent Communications, has selected Teloquent(R) Interchange Server Release 5 to expand upon ADP's broad range of offerings available to 18,000 automobile dealerships and more than 30 vehicle manufac ... Continue reading

D-BOL, DECA, TEST! GET BIG, RIPPED & STRONG!

D-BOL, DECA, TEST! GET BIG, RIPPED & STRONG!

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Furukawa Electric to Manufacture, Supply Automotive Electronic Parts for Air-bags in China - JCN Newswire

Furukawa Electric to Manufacture, Supply Automotive Electronic Parts for Air-bags in China - JCN Newswire

Furukawa Electric to Manufacture, Supply Automotive Electronic Parts for Air-bags in China Tokyo, March 6,2002 --(JCN Newswire)-- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. today announced that its Chinese automotive parts affiliate will begin manufacturing and distributing Steering Roll Connectors, an electronic part used in automot ... Continue reading

In Two Years, Alabama Tier I Supplier Takes the Front Seat with Their Most Recent Expansion Program, In an Advisory by Industrialinfo.com

In Two Years, Alabama Tier I Supplier Takes the Front Seat with Their Most Recent Expansion Program, In an Advisory by Industrialinfo.com

HOUSTON--March 6, 2002--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). CRH of North America (Clanton, Ala.), a division of Brob Hammerstein (Germany), is nearing completion of a $21 million expansion of their seat frame assembly plant in Clanton, Ala ... Continue reading

Multimedia Available: Did 0.0 Percent Financing Save the Economy?

Multimedia Available: Did 0.0 Percent Financing Save the Economy?

-- After September 11th many of us were frustrated that we couldn't do anything to help. Well now it seems, if you were one of those who took advantage of the 0.0 percent financing offered on most cars and trucks right after the tragedy not only did you get a great deal, but many economists believe you actually helped ... Continue reading

Multimedia Available: Did 0.0 Percent Financing Save the Economy?

Multimedia Available: Did 0.0 Percent Financing Save the Economy?

-- After September 11th many of us were frustrated that we couldn't do anything to help. Well now it seems, if you were one of those who took advantage of the 0.0 percent financing offered on most cars and trucks right after the tragedy not only did you get a great deal, but many economists believe you actually helped ... Continue reading

Paradigm's Destinator -TM- Navigation Technology Earns High Praise in Media On Two Continents

Paradigm's Destinator -TM- Navigation Technology Earns High Praise in Media On Two Continents

TORONTO--March 6, 2002--Paradigm Advanced Technologies, Inc.'s (OTCBB:PRAV) awarding winning Destinator(TM) navigation technology was chosen "Best of Breed" on March 1, 2002, by Germany's Pocket PC Magazin. The Destinator(TM) navigation system on a Compaq iPAQ(TM) Pocket PC strongly outperformed two other competitors r ... Continue reading

Universal Express -USXP- Subsidiary, USXP Capital Develops Nationwide Van/Truck Leasing Program for Private Postal Stores and Small Businesses

Universal Express -USXP- Subsidiary, USXP Capital Develops Nationwide Van/Truck Leasing Program for Private Postal Stores and Small Businesses

NEW YORK--March 6, 2002--Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB:USXP) announced today, it's subsidiary USXP Capital has completed the development of a Nationwide Van/Truck Leasing Program to be available to Private Postal Stores and Small Businesses. The program will provide private postal store and small business operators ac ... Continue reading

Volvo Latest Auto Manufacturer to Showcase Viewpoint Technology; Viewpoint Introduces Product Offerings to Increase Adoption in the Automotive Industry

Volvo Latest Auto Manufacturer to Showcase Viewpoint Technology; Viewpoint Introduces Product Offerings to Increase Adoption in the Automotive Industry

NEW YORK--March 6, 2002--Viewpoint Corporation , a world leader in innovative graphics software, today announced the continued adoption of Viewpoint Experience Technology (VET) in the automotive industry, including the recent launches of VET content by Volvo, BMW, Ford, and Subaru. To help facilitate this growing deman ... Continue reading

AMA Opposes Efforts to Change Anti-lobbying Law

AMA Opposes Efforts to Change Anti-lobbying Law

AMA Opposes Efforts to Change Anti-lobbying Law PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) opposes efforts to change a law that bars federal employees from lobbying states for mandatory helmet laws or other traffic-related legislation. The National Association of Governors' Highway Safety Represe ... Continue reading

ARKONA Announces Certified Integration with DaimlerChrysler Corp.; ARKONA's Dealer Management System Now Integrated with DaimlerChrysler for Factory Communications

ARKONA Announces Certified Integration with DaimlerChrysler Corp.; ARKONA's Dealer Management System Now Integrated with DaimlerChrysler for Factory Communications

SALT LAKE CITY--March 6, 2002--ARKONA Inc. (OTC: ARKN) Wednesday announced the certification of its Dealer Management Solution with DaimlerChrysler's dealership factory communications system. This integration provides the more than 5,300 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealerships with a more robust and cost-effective alterna ... Continue reading

Consumers Now Can Know What Loan Rate Offers to Expect Based on Their FICO Credit Score at MyFICO.com

Consumers Now Can Know What Loan Rate Offers to Expect Based on Their FICO Credit Score at MyFICO.com

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--March 6, 2002-- Free Information Matches Current Auto, Home Equity and Mortgage Rates with FICO Scores to Help Consumers Reach Their Credit Potential Fair, Isaac and Company, Incorporated today announced that, for the first time, U.S. consumers can learn what residential mortgage and auto loan inter ... Continue reading

Durr Group Companies Supply Paint Finishing Systems in the US; Schenck Pegasus Supplies R&D Equipment for the Development of VRSCA V-Rod

Durr Group Companies Supply Paint Finishing Systems in the US; Schenck Pegasus Supplies R&D Equipment for the Development of VRSCA V-Rod

DETROIT--March 6, 2002--SAE 2002, Schenck Pegasus Booth #2011. Setting the scene at the Schenck Pegasus booth this year will be the new VRSCA V-Rod(TM) from Harley-Davidson -- the latest in a new line of performance custom motorcycles. Schenck Pegasus Corporation, a company of the Durr Group has supplied a number of en ... Continue reading

e.Digital Corp. Announces Development and Manufacturing Agreement With Eclipse by Fujitsu Ten

e.Digital Corp. Announces Development and Manufacturing Agreement With Eclipse by Fujitsu Ten

SAN DIEGO--March 6, 2002-- e.Digital to Design, Develop, Manufacture, and Deliver Eclipse-Branded Products for Automotive Infotainment and Telematics Systems e.Digital Corp. (OTCBB:EDIG), a global provider of comprehensive digital product development and designs, announced today that it has signed a development and man ... Continue reading

FAN/FAMILY OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AT SPEEDWAY WILL KICK THE RACING SEASON OFF

FAN/FAMILY OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AT SPEEDWAY WILL KICK THE RACING SEASON OFF

FAN/FAMILY “OPEN HOUSE” AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY WILL KICK THE RACING SEASON INTO GEAR WITH MORNING OPEN PIT AREA AND AFTERNOON PRACTICE … BOTH FREE TO THE PUBLIC SATURDAY, MARCH 9: 10am – 6pm FAN/FAMILY “OPEN HOUSE” AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY WILL KICK THE RACING SEASON INTO GEAR WITH MORNING OPEN PIT AREA AND AFT ... Continue reading

FW: Team Monte Carlo Adv. - Atlanta (Childress & Hamlin)

FW: Team Monte Carlo Adv. - Atlanta (Childress & Hamlin)

TEAM MONTE CARLO Contact: Nancy Wager NASCAR Teleconference MBNA America 500 Advance Material GM Racing Communications Tuesday, March 05, 2002 nmwager@aol.com This week's NASCAR Winston Cup Teleconference featured Richard Childress Racing (RCR) owner, Richard Childress, and Kevin Hamlin, crew chief for the No. 29 GM Go ... Continue reading

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If this were an actual

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Important Diagnostic Tool Used In Hospitals Could Mean Life or Death For Patients

Important Diagnostic Tool Used In Hospitals Could Mean Life or Death For Patients

Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC TOOL USED IN HOSPITALS CAN MEAN LIFE OR DEATH FOR PATIENTS MASIMO SET PULSE OXIMETER: SUCCEEDS IN MEASURING OXYGEN IN THE BLOOD ACCURATELY THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2002 2:00 PM –2:15 PM EST TELSTAR 4 / TRANSPONDER 19, C-BAND AUDIO SUBCARRIERS: 6.2/6.8 WHAT: F ... Continue reading

Interview Opportunity

Interview Opportunity

Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher THE MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT SAYS NO TO NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENTS DR. SHARI SAYS YES DARE TO LOSE: 4 SIMPLE STEPS TO ACHIEVE A BETTER BODY THURSDAY MARCH 14, 2002 11:00 AM EASTERN – 1:00 PM EASTERN 1:00 PM EASTERN – 1:30 PM EASTERN (OFF SATELLITE) When it comes to losi ... Continue reading

Multimedia Available: Peter Kaub Appointed New President and CEO of Schenck Pegasus Corporation

Multimedia Available: Peter Kaub Appointed New President and CEO of Schenck Pegasus Corporation

-- Schenck Pegasus Corporation, located in Troy, Mich., has appointed Peter Kaub, as president and CEO of Schenck Pegasus Corporation. Mr. Kaub plans to combine his many years of experience in the flows and emissions test system industry with the full engine and vehicle solutions provided by Schenck Pegasus. You can re ... Continue reading

Multimedia Available: Schenck Pegasus Announces Launch of Dynas3 Engine Dynamometer Systems

Multimedia Available: Schenck Pegasus Announces Launch of Dynas3 Engine Dynamometer Systems

-- Building on the success in Europe of the Dynas series of AC dynamometers, Schenck Pegasus announces the launch of the global product Dynas3 in North America. The advanced technology and superior performance characteristics of the Dynas range make this series one of the most versatile dynamometers available worldwide ... Continue reading

Newstream.com Digest: How Zero-Percent Auto Financing Helped the Economy, The LillyAnswers Prescription Program

Newstream.com Digest: How Zero-Percent Auto Financing Helped the Economy, The LillyAnswers Prescription Program

NEW YORK--March 6, 2002-- And Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- Did 0.0 Percent Financing Save the Economy? After Sept. 11th many of us were frustrated that we couldn't do anything to help? Well now it seems, if you were one of those who took advantage of t ... Continue reading

Petro Stopping Centers L.P. Fourth Quarter 2001 Results and Conference Call

Petro Stopping Centers L.P. Fourth Quarter 2001 Results and Conference Call

EL PASO, Texas--March 6, 2002--Petro Stopping Centers L.P., one of the nation's leading operators of high-quality, full-service travel plazas with 55 locations, today announced its operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001. Revenues for the fourth quarter 2001 were $202.5 million as compared to $ ... Continue reading

Rockwell Automation Completes Acquisition of Propack Data GmbH

Rockwell Automation Completes Acquisition of Propack Data GmbH

MILWAUKEE--March 6, 2002--Rockwell Automation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Propack Data GmbH, a global market leader of manufacturing information systems for the pharmaceutical and other regulated industries, based in Karlsruhe, Germany. Rockwell Automation initially announced its intent to ... Continue reading

Ryder System, Inc. Announces Voluntary Actions by Budget Group in Trademark Infringement Suit

Ryder System, Inc. Announces Voluntary Actions by Budget Group in Trademark Infringement Suit

MIAMI--March 6, 2002--Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in logistics and transportation management solutions, announced today that, just before a hearing on a motion for a temporary restraining order in a trademark lawsuit commenced by Ryder on March 1, Budget Group, Inc. agreed to discontinue advertising that Ryder ... Continue reading

Schenck Pegasus Announces Launch of Dynas3 Engine Dynamometer Systems

Schenck Pegasus Announces Launch of Dynas3 Engine Dynamometer Systems

Asset Caption: Schenck Pegasus announces new Dynas3 range of AC dynamometers for engine testing. Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & body textAsset Description: Text file containing headline & body text Asset Caption: Press ReleaseAsset Description: Word document Business Editors SAE Wo ... Continue reading

Schenck Pegasus Unveils STARS - a New Automation Software Platform Developed by SRH Systems Ltd - a Joint Venture of Schenck, Ricardo and Horiba

Schenck Pegasus Unveils STARS - a New Automation Software Platform Developed by SRH Systems Ltd - a Joint Venture of Schenck, Ricardo and Horiba

DETROIT, SAE 2002, Schenck Pegasus Booth #2011-- March 6, 2002--SRH Systems, the joint venture between Schenck, Ricardo and Horiba, unveils its first new system at the SAE 2002 show in Detroit. STARS -- a new generation of automation software platform -- addresses the testing requirements of the automotive industry. Us ... Continue reading

AMA Backs Federal Legislation to Protect Public Land

AMA Backs Federal Legislation to Protect Public Land

AMA Backs Federal Legislation to Protect Public Land PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has endorsed legislation in Congress to get tough with anyone who "willfully and knowingly" damages federal land. The AMA sees the measure as a workable alternative to a similar bill introduced earlier ... Continue reading

Engineous Recognized as Premier Automotive Supplier at 2002 PACE Awards

Engineous Recognized as Premier Automotive Supplier at 2002 PACE Awards

TROY, Mich.--March 6, 2002--Engineous Software Inc., provider of the award-winning integration, automation and design improvement software iSIGHT and related strategic services, announced today that it has been selected as a winner in the 2002 PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contributions to Excellence) Awards. The ... Continue reading

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AT SPEEDWAY WILL KICK THE RACING SEASON OFF

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AT SPEEDWAY WILL KICK THE RACING SEASON OFF

FAN/FAMILY “OPEN HOUSE” AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY WILL KICK THE RACING SEASON INTO GEAR WITH MORNING OPEN PIT AREA AND AFTERNOON PRACTICE … BOTH FREE TO THE PUBLIC SATURDAY, MARCH 9: 10am – 6pm FAN/FAMILY “OPEN HOUSE” AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY WILL KICK THE RACING SEASON INTO GEAR WITH MORNI ... Continue reading

FORMULA FORD 2000 ZETEC MAXIMUM POTENTIAL DRIVING PROGRAM TO FEATURE NEW COACHES AT SEBRING

FORMULA FORD 2000 ZETEC MAXIMUM POTENTIAL DRIVING PROGRAM TO FEATURE NEW COACHES AT SEBRING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORMULA FORD 2000 ZETEC MAXIMUM POTENTIAL DRIVING PROGRAM TO FEATURE NEW COACHES AT SEBRING ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (March 6, 2002) - The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship today announced the Maximum Potential Driving Program will have a new chief instructor in 2002 and will feature an additional ... Continue reading

IRWINDALE: NO TICKET PRICE INCREASES FOR 2002

IRWINDALE: NO TICKET PRICE INCREASES FOR 2002

SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES NO TICKET PRICE INCREASES FOR 2002 AND NEW, LOWER PRICES FOR PREMIUM PRICED RACING EVENTS IN 2002 SEASON Irwindale Speedway has announced that it is "holding the line" on regular event night ticket prices for the fourth year in a row. "We're very happy to be able to keep the same price structure in p ... Continue reading

Dodge Motorsports Weekend Preview

Dodge Motorsports Weekend Preview

<<...OLE_Obj...>> Weekend Preview Contact: Dave Elshoff, 248-512-2690 Ray Cooper, 803-466-9085 Fresh Off Odds-Defying Victory at Las Vegas, Marlin Bringing Winning Chassis No. 115 to Atlanta ATLANTA (March 7, 2002) - Sterling Marlin delivered an odds-defying winning punch by capturing last Sunday's UAW-DaimlerChrysler ... Continue reading

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