Extang Corporation, Press Release
Extang names John Carpenter as Sales Manager, Freedom Products. Please see attached pdf file for details. ... Continue reading
Extang Corporation, Press Release 2
Extang names Harold Armstrong as Regional Sales Manager. Please see attached pdf file for details. ... Continue reading
Five Flags USAR Pre-Race Release
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Five Flags Speedway Prepares for Hooters ProCup Fayetteville, GA (March 11, 2002) - As the USAR Hooters ProCup Series prepares for the Naturally Fresh Foods 250 presented by NAPA Auto Care Centers this weekend a ... Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY - Media Rides On California's New Road Course
MEDIA ADVISORY Media Rides On California's New Road Course What: Media rides in two-seater Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series race cars, including the Rolex 24 At Daytona-winning #66 The Racer's Group Porsche GT3 R, #33 Scuderia Ferrari of Washington Ferrari 360GT and #24 Perspective Motorspor ... Continue reading
LINCOLN, Neb.--March 11, 2002--Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc., the leading manufacturer of antennas and power products for wireless communications, today announced that it has received Quality System Requirements QS9000 certification with a registration date of January 2002. QS9000 is the system of elite quality ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif. and OSAKA, Japan--March 11, 2002-- SiRF to Location-Enable a Range of New Wireless, Consumer Electronic, Automotive and Mobile Computing Products SiRF Technology, Inc. and Matsushita Electric Works (MEW) today forged a far-reaching alliance that will include location-enabling a broad range of new wirel ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Expands Warehouse Capacity to $5.9 Billion
FORT WORTH, Texas--March 11, 2002--AMERICREDIT CORP. announced today it has increased the borrowing capacity available under its warehouse credit agreements from $4.7 billion to $5.9 billion. Seven new lenders committed $1.1 billion to a new credit facility. The additional $1.1 billion is part of a new $2.5 billion mas ... Continue reading
Bombardier Wins A $1.49 Billion Order for Electric Multiple Units in the UK
MONTREAL--March 11, 2002--Bombardier Transportation has confirmed an additional order with Govia, the UK-based holding company jointly owned by the Go-Ahead Group plc and Keolis SA of France, for the manufacture of a further 460 Electrostar electric cars to replace slam door trains on key South Central routes. The cont ... Continue reading
Correction to Sunday Results from NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Seri es Event-Orlando, Fla
PLEASE NOTE: The results that you just received are from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event held this past weekend at Orlando Speed World Dragway. The date should read "Sunday March 10, 2002." The results also should indicate a location of "Orlando Speed World Dragway." The results mistakenly read that they ar ... Continue reading
Elite Names New President and CEO; Stephen Harris Chosen After Extensive Executive Search
FREEPORT, Texas--March 11, 2002--Elite Logistics Inc. (OTCBB:ELOG), a leader in the rapidly growing telematics industry, today announced that Stephen M. Harris has been appointed president and chief executive officer. Joseph D. Smith will remain as chairman and continue in an executive role. Mr. Harris brings more than ... Continue reading
Extang Corporation, Press Release
Extang names John Carpenter as Sales Manager, Freedom Products. Please see attached pdf file for details. ... Continue reading
Extang Corporation, Press Release 2
Extang names Harold Armstrong as Regional Sales Manager. Please see attached pdf file for details. ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--March 11, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston). Godfrey & Wing Incorporated (Cleveland) is planning to move into a new building, which will be built by the Saint Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency. Godfrey & Wing has entered into a partnership with ... Continue reading
'GO SHANE, GO' TO ECHO ACROSS SEBRING
'GO SHANE, GO' TO ECHO ACROSS SEBRING -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- JUPITER, Fla., Monday, March 11, 2002 - Sebring International Raceway's turn-10 will again be ablaze with "GO SHANE, GO!!!" banners in 2002 as Shane Lewis has agreed to pilot the #45 American Viperacing (AVR) Dodge Viper GTS-R at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--March 11, 2002--SRC Software, the leader in providing flexible solutions for enterprise budgeting and financial planning, has announced that Hyundai Motor America has selected SRC's Advisor Series(TM) to improve its budgeting and financial reporting processes. SRC's Advisor Series is an enterprise finan ... Continue reading
Isoclima S.p.A Joins Growing List of Research Frontiers' Smart Window Licensees
PADUA, Italy & WOODBURY, N.Y.--March 11, 2002--Isoclima S.p.A. has acquired a worldwide (except Korea) non-exclusive license from Research Frontiers Incorporated to manufacture smart window products using Research Frontiers' fast-responding suspended particle device (SPD) light-control film technology. For architectura ... Continue reading
New 3M Acrylic Plus Tapes Raise the Bar on Exterior Tape Attachment
ST. PAUL, Minn.--March 11, 2002--In response to customer requests for a more robust product, 3M Automotive has released a new line of acrylic tapes offering significant customer benefits. According to the company, 3M designed its 3M Acrylic Plus Tape PT 1100 to achieve a higher level of performance for attaching exteri ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--March 11, 2002--Perceptant(tm), provider of real-time business intelligence software to the banking industry, announced today the formation of its Industry Advisory Board comprised of three prominent banking executives -- Martin Stein, Jim DeFrancesco and Guy Veni. Having held senior management positions ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--March 11, 2002--SiRF Technology, Inc. New Product Lines Offer Breakthrough Power Efficiency and Low System Cost; Technology is Being Adopted by World's Leading Manufacturers of Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Automotive and Mobile Computing Devices SiRF Technology, Inc. today announced two new global ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--March 11, 2002--SiRF Technology, Inc., the leading developer of global positioning system (GPS) enabled location technology, today announced it has closed a Series H round of financing for $19.6 million, bringing the company's total funding to approximately $80 million. This round of financing will be ... Continue reading
Special Offer for doing business in China & Hong Kong
CHINA BUSINESS CONSULTANCY LIMITED Investmen Visit In Shanghai, China - 2002 April 24 - April 26, 2002 Special Offer for your Valuable Members Original fee US$1,250 NOW!!! ONLY US$1,050 Dear Sir/Madam, China Business Consultancy Limited ("CBC") Is a professional firm incorporated in Hong Kong. One of our primary servic ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces $300 Million Securitization
INDIANAPOLIS--March 11, 2002--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced that its subsidiary, UAC Securitization Corporation ("UACSC"), has priced an offering of $300 million of asset-backed notes. The lead manager of the transaction was Wachovia Securities. Bank of America Securities served as a co-manager. ... Continue reading
2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Naturally Fresh Foods 250 presented by NAPA Auto Care Centers USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #2 of 32 (Southern Division Race #2) WHERE: Five Flags Speedway - Pensacola, Florida .5 Mile Banked Oval WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2002 DISTANCE: 250 Laps/125 Miles POSTED AWARD ... Continue reading
CLACKAMAS, Ore--March 11, 2002--For the second year in a row, Warn Industries has received the prestigious Nissan Quality Master Award. The award is presented to suppliers that achieve a score of 85 or higher on a 100-point performance scale. Warn Industries received this year's award as an OEM hublock supplier for Nis ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--March 11, 2002--Bus industry professionals are invited to submit proposals for seminars and presentations for the 8th Annual BusCon 2002 tradeshow, the premier Expo for private and public operators of small and medium-duty bus fleets. This highly anticipated event will feature more seminars than last ... Continue reading
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher PRESENTS A SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPERT BOB VILA HELPS HOMEOWNERS SAVE MONEY & ENERGY! Friday, April 5, 2002 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM (EASTERN) Friday, April 5, 2002 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM (EASTERN) Did You Know…? * The average home produces twice as much greenhou ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: APRIL 14 NASCAR MEDIA LUNCHEON AND RIDES
WHO: PERFORMANCE RACE TRAINING CENTER WILL SUPPLY THE DRIVING SUITS, GLOVES, HELMETS, RADIOS, EARPLUGS, AND BALACALVAS ...YOU'LL NEED TO SUPPLY THE GUTS TO STRAP IN FOR ONE OF THE RACIEST RIDES OF YOUR LIFE, AND TWIN PALMS RESTAURANT CATERING WILL SUPPLY THE (VERY) TASTY LUNCHEON. ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: MARCH 14 NASCAR MEDIA LUNCHEON AND RIDES
SUBJECT LINE: SHOULD BE THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 14 (NOT APRIL WHATEVER) WHO: PERFORMANCE RACE TRAINING CENTER WILL SUPPLY THE DRIVING SUITS, GLOVES, HELMETS, RADIOS, EARPLUGS, AND BALACALVAS ...YOU'LL NEED TO SUPPLY THE GUTS TO STRAP IN FOR ONE OF THE RACIEST RIDES OF YOUR LIFE, AND TWIN PALMS RESTAURANT CATERING WILL SUP ... Continue reading
2002 NHRA Summit E.T. Championship Series at Irwindale Dragstrip An important element of our drag racing program is to offer new racers a chance to "move up" to real competition. With our mixed format of "time-only", grudge-matches and "e.t. brackets", the first time racer can see how real competition works without bei ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Cup Gears Up for West Coast Swing
Grand-Am Cup Gears Up for West Coast Swing FONTANA, Calif. (March 11, 2002) -- After opening the season in Daytona, the Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series is gearing up for a west coast swing. The series' second race of the year will be held at California Speedway, where the four classes of street stock cars will help br ... Continue reading
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.--March 11, 2002-- Heafner Offers to Purchase up to $126 Million of its Senior Notes in "Modified Dutch Auction" at a Purchase Price Not Less than $450 and Not Greater than $535 per $1,000 Principal Amount Heafner Tire Group, Inc. ("Heafner") announced today that it is amending its tender offer for it ... Continue reading
MEDIA ALERT - SCCA ProRally - International Cherokee Trails Rally
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, please send your request to: sccaprorally@aol.com. For immediate release Friday, March 08, 2002 MEDIA ALERT SCCA ProRally Championship Round 2 International ... Continue reading
Ohio Casualty Corporation Announces Proposed Private Offering of Convertible Notes
FAIRFIELD, Ohio--March 11, 2002--Ohio Casualty Corporation today announced that it is seeking to raise, subject to market and other conditions, $125 million through a private offering of convertible notes (which amount does not give effect to an option granted to the initial purchasers to acquire additional notes). The ... Continue reading
WALLACE PREPARED FOR PENSACOLA "Rookie Looks to Continue Improvement" Mooresville, North Carolina (March 11, 2002) - Shane Wallace, 18, heads to Five Flags Speedway for this weekends running of the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series second event of the season. Coming off a hard fought 16th place finish in the season opener at ... Continue reading
A la fois jeu et outil de formation, COOLdriving vous permet de tester vos connaissances du code de la route dans un environnement en 3D. Ce nouveau produit du TCS vous invite à choisir un véhicule (marque et couleur, intérieur…) actuellement présenté au Salon et d'effectuer un parcours en répondant à des ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2002 Cadillac LMP and Corvette C5-R Continue Tradition SEBRING, Fla.,- This year's celebration of Sebring's 50th anniversary is also an exciting moment in time for General Motors as GM brands have an association with the 12 Hours of Sebring beginning with the very first race in 1952. INTERNATIONA ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 11 -- Didn't make it to Geneva in time for all the previews at this year's motor show? No problem for those who point their browsers at TheCarConnection.com . TCC has the complete round-up on this year's Geneva Motor Show, including the Ferrari 575M Maranello, DaimlerChrysler's $300,000 Maybach, and Pors ... Continue reading
What's Hot In New York? - "Carz for Yoots" and "Uder Tings"
NEW YORK, March 11 -- In New York, youth is 'in', max-power sports cars are back, segment busting 'crossovers' are all the rage, and recession resistant luxury cars are riding high as the 2002 New York International Automobile Show gears-up for the most exciting and diverse show in its 102-year history. ``Show visitors ... Continue reading
Auto Gadgets and Gizmos; A Guide to the Latest Technological Developments Coming to a Car Near You
NEW YORK, March 11 -- For much of the 20th century automobiles developed slowly and steadily into the cars we know today. Evolving from the 'horseless' carriage in the late 1800s, the automobile soon took on its familiar three-box shape. In the last few years, however, the pace of change has developed exponentially. Fi ... Continue reading
Play Nice Together: Ford and Visteon Reach Settlement on North American Pricing
DEARBORN, Mich., March 11 -- Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation today announced an agreement resolving North American pricing issues between the two companies. The agreement is for the 2001 and 2002 calendar years. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. ``We are glad that we have resolved our issues with Vi ... Continue reading
Hastings Announces Improved Results in 2001
HASTINGS, Mich., March 11 Overcoming difficult conditions in the global automotive industry, Hastings Manufacturing Co. today reported increased net income and improved operating results for the year ended December 31, 2001.The Hastings, Mich.-based piston ring manufacturer and engine-products specialist reported net i ... Continue reading
Quality Manufacturing Receives Order for 10 Fire Trucks from South Carolina
TALLADEGA, Ala., March 11 -- Quality Manufacturing, Inc. today announced it has received an order for 10 custom-built pumper fire trucks from Oconee County, S.C. that will be used to upgrade its rescue fleet. Talladega, Ala.-based Quality Manufacturing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., will prov ... Continue reading
BSQUARE to Acquire New Telematics Technology, New Customers In Purchase of InfoGation
BELLEVUE, Wash.--March 11, 2002--BSQUARE Corporation today announced the acquisition of privately-held InfoGation Corporation in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8 million. InfoGation is a recognized industry leader in the development of on-board and handheld vehicle navigation systems, one of the ... Continue reading
Jery Flint Commentary- The Auto Name Game and other Rants
Plymouth is gone, Oldsmobile is going and Ford is trying to salvage what's left of Mercury. Meanwhile Toyota started Lexus and will soon start Scion (sigh-on), Nissan started Infiniti, Honda started Acura and BMW is launching the Mini. General Motorsstarted Saturn a decade ago, and is now turning Hummer into a new GM f ... Continue reading
BSQUARE to Acquire New Telematics Technology
BELLEVUE, Wash.--March 11, 2002--BSQUARE Corporation today announced the acquisition of privately-held InfoGation Corporation in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8 million. InfoGation is a recognized industry leader in the development of on-board and handheld vehicle navigation systems, one of the ... Continue reading
New Research Shows Consumers Seek Vehicle Details From Web Sites
CINCINNATI, March 11 -- If you think the number one thing shoppers are looking for from an automobile dealership Web site is the price of a car, think again. Vehicle options-such as whether a new car has heated seats or a leather-wrapped steering wheel-rate as the most important feature that consumers want to see on a ... Continue reading
Mercedes sales In U.S. On Rollercoaster Ride.
Bloomberg new reports that DaimlerChrysler Mercedes-Benz 2-Month sales have risen 2% to a new sales record at its Mercedes-Benz division in the first two months of the year. Growth in the first weeks of the year more than offset a decline in February. The biggest luxury carmaker sold 161,200 vehicles in January and Feb ... Continue reading
Car Dealers Enjoyed 2001- Profit Margins Up.
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS reports that Dealers' margins rose in '01. The nation's auto dealers enjoyed their strongest profit levels in 15 years last year. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average dealership pre-tax profit in 2001 was $618,974, on $31.7 million in revenues. That compares with a profi ... Continue reading
HONDA and Universal Studios-New Clothing Line for Teenage Boys.
3/10/02 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSED APPAREL Torrance, CA --- As a result of a unique motorsports marketing partnership with Universal Studios, American Honda is pleased to announce an exciting new brand building program. American Honda and Universal Studios as Co-Licensors, have finalize ... Continue reading
Carolina 400 Team Monte Carlo Preview-Park Returns
TEAM MONTE CARLO Contact: Nancy Wager Carolina 400 Advance Material GM Racing Communications Sunday, March 10, 2002 nmwager@aol.com Darlington Raceway Page 1 Following a six-month recovery period, Steve Park will return to the No. 1 Pennzoil Chevrolet Monte Carlo at the Carolina 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 17th. ... Continue reading
Team Monte Carlo MBNA Race Notes
TEAM MONTE CARLO Contact: Nancy Wager MBNA America 500 Race day Notes GM Racing Communications Sunday, March 10, 2002 nmwager@aol.com Atlanta Motor Speedway Page 1 Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson led the way for Team Monte Carlo by finishing second and third in the MBNA 500 at Atlanta. They were the best finishin ... Continue reading
Honda Bucks Fellow Automakers Supports CAFE
The WALL STREET JOURNAL reported today that Honda Supports Boost to CAFE, Undercutting Rival Auto Makers. As the Senate prepares as early as today to debate whether to toughen the nation's auto-mileage rules, environmental activists aren't the only ones criticizing the Big Three U.S. auto makers' opposition to a big bo ... Continue reading
Oilgear Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
MILWAUKEE--March 8, 2002--The Oilgear Company today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2001. Excluding the previously announced restructuring charges of $973,000 or $0.50 per share for closing a facility, early retirement benefits and severance, Oilgear reported a net loss of $731,000 o ... Continue reading
Jon Fogarty Wins at Monterrey; Diaz is Fifth
Alert - Jon Fogarty, of Portola Valley, Calif., wins the first round of the Toyota Atlantic Championship from Monterrey, Mexico, for Dorricott Racing. Luis Diaz, of Mexico City, finishes fifth place. Alex Gurney is 22nd after being forced to retire due to mid-race contact with Joey Hand. More details to follow and/or v ... Continue reading
Dorricott Racing Wins at Monterrey !
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com JON FOGARTY SHINES AT MONTERREY GRAND PRIX LUIS DIAZ IMPRESSIVE WITH FIFTH PLACE FINISH ALEX GURNEY "STRUCK" WITH MISFORTUNE MONTERREY, Mexico (March 10, 2000) - - Jon Fogarty, of Portola Valley, Calif., showed how the experience he gained last year i ... Continue reading
Ricky Carmichael Wins Daytona Supercross
AMA / EA Sports Supercross Series Round 9: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL, Saturday, March 9, 2002 Honda Racing's Ricky Carmichael reinforced his commitment to winning the 2002 EA Sports 250cc Supercross title by running away with the grueling 20-lap main event in Daytona Beach, FL. Carmichael grabbed the ... Continue reading
Courtesy Governing Magazine: Chicago and Dallas have joined several other cities taking part in a new public-private effort that gives motorists the latest traffic data. The Digital Traffic Pulse system, which can be deployed along city highways and interstates, uses radar sensors to monitor vehicular speed, travel tim ... Continue reading
Someone will soon be Kralling in a brand new Chrysler Sebring Convertible
VANCOUVER, March 8 - The Chrysler brand announced today the next step in its unique partnership with jazz sensation Diana Krall with the donation of a fully-loaded 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited for auction at a fundraising event in support of the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) & University of British Colu ... Continue reading
Ward's Forecasts Strong U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales in March Will Make First-Quarter Third Best Ever
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 8 -- U.S. light-vehicle sales will continue their strong pace in March, according to a forecast today by Ward's Communications, a PRIMEDIA company and the world's leading provider of auto industry information. A key reason for the robust market, Ward's said, is that several major manufacturers ... Continue reading
Honda, Toyota lead pack in hybrid cars
NAGOYA — A Japan Today story discussed how two of Japan's major auto builders are moving ahead in the Hybrid car sector. "We were particular about becoming first," recalled an engineer involved in the development of Insight, Honda Motor Co's first gasoline-electric hybrid passenger vehicle. It has nearly double t ... Continue reading
Managers Named for Chrysler Group's Pacifica Design Center
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 8 Chrysler Group today announced that Freeman Thomas has been named Head - Pacifica Advance Product Design Center in Carlsbad, Calif., and that Tom Tremont has been appointed Vice President - Advance Product Design Strategy, based in Auburn Hills, Mich. and reporting to Trevor Creed, Senior V ... Continue reading
Shahed From Garrett Installed as 2002 President Of Society of Automotive Engineers International
DETROIT, March 8 -- Dr. Syed M. Shahed, Vice President, Advanced Products & Systems of Garrett Engine Boosting Systems (a business unit of Honeywell), was duly sworn in as the 2002 President of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) in an official ceremony today. Dr. Shahed accepted the President's gav ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 8 -- Ford Motor Co. is throwing Firestone to the Lions -- the Detroit Lions. Ford Field, the National Football League team's new stadium, will feature an artificial playing surface composed partly of rubber reclaimed from recalled Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. tires. A Detroit Lions spokesman confirms the d ... Continue reading
Honda Japan Recalls LAGREAT Mini-Van
TOKYO — Honda Motor Co said Friday its Canadian subsidiary, Honda Canada Inc, is recalling 1,016 units of its imported Lagreat minivan for free repairs due to defects in their engine system. According to a report submitted by Honda Motor to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, electric wires were n ... Continue reading
Law Firm Urges Chrysler Owners to Report Safety Belt Unlatching
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, March 8 -- The following press release is being issued by The Edwards Law Firm, L.L.P.: Yvonne Moran and her attorney, Billy Edwards of The Edwards Law Firm, L.L.P., Corpus Christi, today urged Chrysler vehicle owners to report incidents or file complaints with government and consumer agencies in ... Continue reading
Toyota, Honda battle it out with compact cars
NAGOYA — Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co are the winners in the Japanese auto industry, each turning out hit compact cars the Vitz and Fit, respectively. They are both likely to post record profits in the 2001 business year, ending this month. Their corporate cultures and images contrast sharply. Toyota's or ... Continue reading
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