CINCINNATI, April 2 -- Nearly one in five new car buyers visits the Web site of the automobile dealership they buy from, according to research released by Friedman-Swift Associates, an automotive marketing research firm in Cincinnati, Ohio. The report, based on interviews with 12,376 new car buyers in 2001, showed that ... Continue reading
NASCAR Returns to the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire (I2)
Contacts: HMS: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE or (hmspeedway@hargray.com) NASCAR Public Relations: Randy Claypoole (386) 437-1560 or (RcCORE@aol.com) -- For Immediate Release NASCAR Goody's Dash Series Visits the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire on Saturday HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (April 2, 2002) - Racing returns to the Hardeeville ... Continue reading
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 BILL ELLIOTT NO. 9 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T TEXAS PREVIEW RACING AT TEXAS "It's funny. Everyone asks what this track is like. They say it's supposed to be like Charlotte and I agree a little, but I think it's more of a combination. I think it's more like a D ... Continue reading
Jeremy Mayfield - Texas Preview
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 JEREMY MAYFIELD NO. 19 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T TEXAS PREVIEW RACING AT TEXAS "I don't know what to expect. We haven't been there since it's been repaved. I've heard a lot of good things about it. It's been a good place for me. ... Continue reading
HAVOLINE TEAM TURNING CORNER TO CHAMPIONSHIP RUN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Steve Post or Jeremy Troiano, Performance PR Plus, (704) 333-2828 or pprplus28@aol.com HAVOLINE TEAM TURNING CORNER TO CHAMPIONSHIP RUN JUSTIN, Texas - Robert Yates' No. 28 Havoline team enters Sunday's Samsung/Radio Shack 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway 14 ... Continue reading
TEXAS MARKS GORDON'S 300th START
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com TEXAS MARKS GORDON'S 300th START JUSTIN, Texas. - When Jeff Gordon starts the Samsung/RadioShack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway this Sunday, he will become the only driver to start 300 consecutive NASCAR Winston Cup races ... Continue reading
Isuzu Consolidates U.S. Operations
CERRITOS, Calif., April 2 -- In a move to increase overall competitiveness in the SUV and diesel engine market, Isuzu has consolidated its U.S. operations. Effective April 1, American Isuzu Motors Inc., the U.S. distributor of the popular sport utility vehicles and diesel engines, and its parent company, Isuzu Motors A ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Best-Ever March Sales and a Record-Breaking First Quarter
TORRANCE, Calif., April 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever March sales of 157,028 vehicles, an increase of 4.1 percent over last year. The strong sales month also marked a record-breaking first quarter that totaled 409,628 units, also up 4.1 percent over the same period last year.``Strong p ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Sales For March
MONTVALE, N.J., April 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported record sales of 20,230 new vehicles during the month of March 2002, a 5.6 percent increase over last year's March 2001 sales record of 19,166. The month represents the highest March sales volume ever and the second all-time best month in MBUSA history. Year- ... Continue reading
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--April 2, 2002--Trailmobile Canada Limited ("TCL" or the "Company") wishes to advise that its controlling shareholder, 1314385 Ontario Limited (the "Offeror"), is extending the time for shareholders of TCL to deposit their shares to the cash offer (the "Offer") to purchase all of the outstanding co ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces New Performance Power Organization
PITTSBURGH--April 2, 2002--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today the formation of its Cutler-Hammer Performance Power(SM) Solutions sales and marketing unit. Every year, U.S. businesses lose as much as $120 billion because of power reliability problems, according to a recent study by Pri ... Continue reading
Littelfuse to Report First Quarter Results April 17
DES PLAINES, Ill.--April 2, 2002--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced it will release results for the first quarter of 2002 prior to the opening of the market on Wednesday, April 17, 2002. Company management will host a conference call later that morning, April 17, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Central time to discuss ... Continue reading
Vector SCM Appoints Three New Directors
NOVI, Mich.--April 2, 2002--Vector SCM, the lead logistics provider for General Motors (GM), today announced the additions of James J. Para as managing director of information technology (IT), and Cindy M. Bridgeman and Errol P. Bachelder as directors of operations. In his new position, Para will report to President an ... Continue reading
Check out the new info at www.dragracingonline.com, including: a.. Exclusive: Harold Martin's fire at Rockingham b.. New Burk's Blast c.. Nostalgia Pro Stock d.. New Martin Chronicles **Drag Racing From A Different Perspective** **If you do not wish to be on this mailing list, please return this message to: dragracingo ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE WEEK OF 04/08 - 04/12 LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY WARM-UPS APRIL 13TH APRIL 2, 2002 WEST LEBANON, N. Y. - Lebanon Valley Speedway competitors will have two chances to test their racecars on the brand new surface placed on the highbanks last fall. Any racecar will be allowed to practice for the upcoming 2002 sea ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE WEEK OF 04/08 - 04/12 LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY WARM-UPS APRIL 13TH APRIL 2, 2002 WEST LEBANON, N. Y. - Lebanon Valley Speedway competitors will have two chances to test their racecars on the brand new surface placed on the highbanks last fall. Any racecar will be allowed to practice for the upcoming 2002 sea ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Russian Police Side Car to Sell at Collector Car Auction
-- Three Russian Military and Police Motorcycles from the 50's will be sold to the highest bidder, along with over 100 classic cars and sports cars. Also a collection of auto racing posters dating back to the 30's will be sold. Baltimore, Maryland - 5th Annual Baltimore/Washington Collector Car Auction Over 100 Vehicle ... Continue reading
AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION - SUNDAY RACE AT SPEEDWAY
.. If you can't get out to Irwindale Speedway in person this Sunday please be sure to tune us in on TNN. ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--April 2, 2002--DriveCam Video Systems, an innovator in vehicle safety systems, today announced the release of HindSight 20/20, a Windows-based software program that gives commercial fleets the ability to manage DriveCam recordings and evaluate individual driving performance. HindSight 20/20 is the management ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Affs Tenneco Automotive Inc.'s Debt Ratings
CHICAGO--April 2, 2002--Fitch Ratings has affirmed Tenneco Automotive Inc.'s (Tenneco) senior secured bank debt at 'B+' and subordinated debt at 'B-'. The Rating Outlook remains Negative. In a difficult environment of lower vehicle build rates in the core North American market and continuing softness in the after marke ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal: April events posted to www.sae-socal.org -- Motorspor ts Meeting Next Wednesday
Reminder -- For those of you having issues with slow newsletters, our website has the latest section news and information. The site was just updated yesterday and has complete details for next weeks Long Beach Grand Prix pre-view meeting. ... Continue reading
HACKENSACK, N.J.--April 2, 2002-- I.D. Systems, Inc. announced today that National Safe Skies Alliance (Safe Skies), under the auspices of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will be testing the Company's Wireless Asset Net(TM) fleet security and management system for aircraft ground support equipment. The progr ... Continue reading
GOOD DAY! We've got a new cable hook-up at the "home office" and need to run test just to make sure that it works OK. But we'll take this opportunity to thank everyone out there who takes the time to read about the latest goings-on from Irwindale Speedway and Dragstrip. We'll also take the opportunity to let you know t ... Continue reading
The MONY Group to Hold 2002 Shareholder Meeting
NEW YORK--April 2, 2002--The MONY Group Inc. today announced that the company will hold its 2002 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. at The St. Regis Hotel, located at 2 East 55th Street in New York City. The shareholder meeting will be Webcast through the investor relations section of Th ... Continue reading
Werner Enterprises Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
OMAHA, Neb.--April 2, 2002--Werner Enterprises, Inc., announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.02 (2.0 cents) per share payable to stockholders of record on April 22, 2002. This dividend will be paid on May 7, 2002. The dividend rate of $.02 results in a slightly h ... Continue reading
BELLINGHAM, Wash.--April 2, 2002--Cadalog,Inc. (formerly EMT Software) has just released SolidMech 4.0, adding several significant improvements to the world's most comprehensive parts library for SolidWorks. SolidMech 4.0 is a Gold Certified Product for SolidWorks and runs with SolidWorks 2001 Plus. New Drag and Drop F ... Continue reading
MX LEGEND POMEROY TO REIGN OVER AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS WEST
MX LEGEND POMEROY TO REIGN OVER AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS WEST PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that motocross legend Jim Pomeroy will serve as Grand Marshal of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days West, to be held April 26 - 28, 2002 at Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, California. ... Continue reading
USFreightways Provides First Quarter 2002 Guidance
CHICAGO--April 2, 2002--USFreightways Corporation (NASDAQ USFC) announced today that it expects to report first quarter earnings before special charges in the range of $0.16 to $0.20 per share for the first quarter of 2002. This range is based upon figures currently available and may vary due to operations during the l ... Continue reading
MIAMI--April 2, 2002--Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, has been selected by New Jersey-based Wheatland Tube Company, recognized as a world leader in the manufacture of continuous weld and electric weld tubular products, to design and implement a transportatio ... Continue reading
Cummins Receives EPA Certification for ISX Engine
COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 2, 2002--Today Cummins Inc. announced that the first of their on-highway engines slated for the October 2002 emission standard has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the 2.5-gram NOx + NMHC standard. In issuing the certification, the EPA also affirmed the use of Auxilia ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway's Broadcast Goes High-tech
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--April 2, 2002-- Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, a leader in fiber optic product manufacturing, announced today the successful deployment of its FutureFLEX(R) Air-blown Fiber Cabling System at NASCAR's MBNA America 500 on March 10 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. The speedway ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Sales Results For March
CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of all-wheel drive crossover vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today sales figures for March. Subaru recorded a total of 13,605 units for the month, a decrease of 6% from 2001 totals for the same period. Subaru Impreza achieved a ... Continue reading
Record March Sales Drive Mitsubishi
CYPRESS, Calif., April 2 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported March sales of 32,428 units, marking the best March in company history and a 23 percent gain over March sales in 2001 based on the daily selling rate (DSR). The record March capped Mitsubishi Motors' best first quarter in company ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., April 2 -- Another month, another record performance for Kia. The Korean automaker today announced vehicle sales of 21,478 in March, a new record for the month and an increase of 11 percent over March 2001. Kia sales in the first quarter were the strongest ever with year- to-date sales of 55,561 units, ... Continue reading
Acura MDX Sets All-Time Sales Record
TORRANCE, Calif., April 2 -- All-time record sales of the MDX luxury sport utility vehicle and strong demand for the RSX sports coupe pushed Acura March sales to 15,922, a 3.3 percent increase compared to last year based on a daily selling rate, Acura announced today.With 5,083 units sold, the MDX shattered the previou ... Continue reading
American Honda Sales Up in March
TORRANCE, Calif., April 2 -- All-time record light truck sales allowed American Honda to finish March with overall sales of 104,713 vehicles, up 2.1 percent compared to March 2001 based on a daily selling rate, according to figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.American Honda total light truck sales o ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Posts 17 Percent Sales Increase
BREA, Calif., April 2 -- Bolstered by strong XL-7 sales and the addition of the just-introduced Aerio, American Suzuki sold 5,632 vehicles in March, a 17 percent increase over March 2001 sales, edging year-to-date sales up.In its first two weeks of U.S. sales, the Aerio sold 428 units. Available in sedan and sport cros ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. March Sales Down 4%
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 2 -- Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 217,158 units in March 2002, a four percent decrease compared to last year, which was the third highest March in company history (234,495). Retail sales were comparable to a year ago, but overall sales declined due to lower fleet orders, especially d ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports Best March Ever for Jetta and Passat
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 2 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported sales of 31,551 new cars for the month of March compared to last year's figure of 30,618, an increase of 3 percent. For the year so far, Volkswagen is on track with 2001's record pace with total sales of 75,035 cars, a slight increase over the same pe ... Continue reading
Audi Posts All-Time Best March Sales - Record First Quarter
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 2 - Audi of America, Inc. reported its third consecutive record sales month with March sales totaling 7,605, up 2.4 percent from March 2001 results of 7,428. It was Audi's best March ever and a record first quarter with a total of 20,052 vehicles sold versus 19,479 for March 2001, up 2.9 perc ... Continue reading
Daewoo Motor America March Sales Report 2002
COMPTON, Calif., April 2 -- Daewoo Motor America, Inc. today announced sales figures for the month of March: March YTD March YTD 2001 2001 2002 2002 Leganza 1911 6198 914 4729 Nubira 2128 5186 2140 6090 Lanos 1374 4445 1734 4340 Total 5413 15829 4788 15159 Daewoo Motor America, Inc. is based in Compton, CA and is the U ... Continue reading
March Sales for Volvo Cars of North America
IRVINE, Calif., April 2 -- Led by the continuing strength of the Volvo S60 and the V70 Cross Country, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. announces combined sales of 10,588 units for the United States and Canada.However, the 9,732 unit sales for the United States represent a 22.1% decrease compared to the strong sales mo ... Continue reading
Lexus Reports Record First-Quarter Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., April 2 -- Lexus closed out the first quarter of 2002 with record sales of 55,147, an increase of 8.4 percent over the same period in 2001. With its strong sales, Lexus continues to be the top-selling luxury manufacturer in the United States. Leading the way for Lexus in March was the ES 300 luxury se ... Continue reading
Hyundai Continues Record Sales Pace; March Sales Set Another New Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 2 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 31,805 vehicles for the month of March, setting another new sales record for the month. ``Hyundai sales were up nearly 15 percent over last March,'' said Robert Cosmai, vice-president of sales for Hyundai Motor America. ``This marks our ... Continue reading
BMW Group Celebrates Record First Quarter in U.S.
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 2 -- BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported record first quarter sales of 54,392 vehicles, an increase of 16.3 percent over the 46,764 vehicles sold the first three months of 2001. March sales were phenomenal, too, with 20,513 vehicles reported, a jump of 19 percent over the 17,30 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's March U.S. Sales Declined 11.7%
DEARBORN, Mich., April 2-- U.S. customers purchased or leased 328,385 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in March, down 11.7 percent compared with a year ago.Jaguar and Land Rover dealers reported record March sales. Buoyed by new products (the Jaguar X-TYPE and Land Rove ... Continue reading
First MINI Sales Reported as Brand Returns to U.S. Market
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 2 -- MINI USA reported its first retail sales this month, with the return of the MINI brand to the U.S. after a 35-year absence.On sale from March 22, and with cars arriving daily from England, the division reported 787 retail sales in only nine days trading. MINI USA accounted 716 MINI Coop ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports March U.S. Sales
ATLANTA, April 2 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for March totaled 1769 cars, an 18 percent decrease over the same period last year. However, Porsche 911 sales continue to be strong. Last month was the s ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports Best Sales Month in History
GARDENA, Calif., April 2 -- Fueled by the new G35 sedan, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today reported that March was its best sales month in history with sales of 8,628 units, a 7.4 percent increase versus March of last year.Contributing to this record month was the new 2003 Infiniti G35 ... Continue reading
The Nation's Most Popular Vehicles
PORTLAND, Ore.--April 2, 2002--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today the Chrome Top 10(TM), national and regional rankings of the most popular vehicles researched online for the month of March. Volkswagen entered the rankings this month ... Continue reading
Nissan Division Reports March Sales; Sedan Sales Up 28.8 Percent
<p>CARSON, Calif., April 2 -- Fueled by continued strong Altima, Sentra and Maxima sedan sales, up 28.8 percent versus last year, and of truck sales that continue to buck the industry's downward trend, the Nissan Division of Nissan North America reported March sales of 67,572 units, a 15.1 percent increase versus March ... Continue reading
GM Continues Strong Retail Momentum in March
FOR RELEASE: April 2, 2002 GM Continues Strong Retail Momentum in March GM Announces March and First-Quarter Production Results, Revises Second-Quarter Schedule March Retail Sales Up 6 Percent, First Qtr Retail Up 3.5 Percent March Total Sales Down 2 Percent From Year Ago Levels Truck Sales Up 8 percent, Retail Truck S ... Continue reading
ANSA Expands Asian Exhaust Line
ANSA Automotive announces an expanded line of OE Replacement direct-fit mufflers and exhaust pipes for Asian vehicles, with many systems complete from front pipe to catalytic converter to rear muffler. ANSA systems are fully aluminized stamped or welded units that define durability and perfection; all designed for easy ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Holds Annual Meeting
Announces Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as New External Auditor COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 2, 2002--Speaking at the annual shareholders meeting today Cummins Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tim Solso announced the selection of a new auditor, reviewed Cummins Inc. business results for 2001, and outlined the ... Continue reading
Finnveden Bulten Receives Major Order From Nissan
VARNAMO, Sweden, April 2, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Finnveden Bulten, a company within the Finnveden's Fasteners business area, has purposefully worked for many years toward becoming a major supplier to Nissan. This effort has now resulted in the company being selected as supplier to Nissan's plants in Europe. Deliveries fro ... Continue reading
JCN Newswire - Sumitomo Electric Develops High-Strength Magnesium Alloy Wire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd Tokyo Stock Exchange Code (5802) Tel: 816 6220 4119 e-mail: www@prs.sei.co.jp Sumitomo Electric Develops High-Strength Magnesium Alloy Wire Osaka, April 2, 2002 - (JCN Newswire) - Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), a leading Japanese manufacturer of fiber o ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive: 30% Sales Increase And Completion of 2001 Restructuring
ALSIP, Ill., April 2 Universal Automotive today announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. Revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2001 were $17,635,000, a 30% increase over revenues of $13,609,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2000. Net loss for the quarter ended ... Continue reading
Sonomafest 2002 Invades Sears Point Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Motorcycle Madness Invades Sonoma Valley with Cycle Gear Sonomafest 2002 Spanish motorcycles featured at this year's event SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Motorcycle-mania will once again take over Sears Point Raceway and the Sonoma Valley as Sonomafe ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Group Puts Diversity Ad Agencies Under Review
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1 The Chrysler Group, as part of its strategy to address the urban marketplace as effectively as possible, announced today an agency review of Don Coleman Advertising, based in Southfield, Mich., and the marketing agency Montemayor y Asociados, in San Antonio, Texas. ``The goals of this revie ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team Amato hoping for another Vegas jackpot
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Team Amato hoping for another Vegas jackpot LAS VEGAS (April 1) – Just five races ago, NHRA Top Fuel pilot Darrell Russell put the finishing touches on his Rookie of the Year campaign by claiming victory at the fabulous Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. N ... Continue reading
Fw: Shane Wallace New Smyrna Pre-Race Report
----- Original Message ----- From: Bbushu@aol.com To: usar@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 12:11 PM Subject: Shane Wallace New Smyrna Pre-Race Report Tim: Attached please find the Shane Wallace Pre-Race Report for this weekends race in New Smyrna. We have launched our new website - take a look at it when you ... Continue reading
Powell Back On Top In Latest Point Standings
Powell Back On Top In Latest Point Standings DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 1, 2002) -- The Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series released point standings following its second event of the 2002 season. After scoring their first win of the season at Fontana, defending champions Doug Goad and Devon Powell claimed the top spot in ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Announces Plan to Sell $250 Million in Senior Notes
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--April 1, 2002--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that through its wholly owned subsidiary, Dura Operating Corp., it plans to make a private placement of senior unsecured notes totaling $250 million in principal amount. DURA expects to commence the offering shortly and anticipates t ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., April 1 -- Clarity LLC, a high technology signal processing software company in Troy, today announced its new strategic partnership with Auburn Hills-based Trilogy Electronics. The two Michigan companies have teamed up to provide quality turnkey hardware and software solutions to automotive and consumer el ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Corporation Relocates Headquarters
TROY, Mich., April 1 Effective today, April 1, 2002, Collins & Aikman Corporation has relocated to a new Global Headquarters: Collins & Aikman Global Headquarters 250 Stephenson Highway, Suite 100 Troy, MI 48083 Collins & Aikman Corporation is a global leader in cockpit modules and automotive floor and acoustic systems ... Continue reading
For 2001, DriverShield Reports Profit of $.11 Per Share on Earnings Of $1,169,000
PLAINVIEW, N.Y., April 1 DriverShield Corp. yesterday reported net income of $1,169,000, or $.11 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2001, compared with $248,000, or $.02 per diluted share, for 2000. The sale of its fleet business in 2002 enabled the Company to apply tax loss carry-forwards for 2001 that ... Continue reading
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