Free Dinner and Test Drives From Dodge Motorsports: American Road Trip
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Join Dodge Motorsports for a ride at the Route 2002: American Road Trip Check out the latest from Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep* and take the vehicles for a spin through on- and off-road driving courses. <<...OLE_Obj...>> Thursday, April 25, 2002 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. LA Fairplex, Pomona, Calif. 1101 West McKin ... Continue reading
Excerpts From TACH New Car Chat Room- My Boxter is smelly, and other great reading!
-------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ camden@64.105.137.46 on Mon 2002-04-22 21:42:11 EDT BOXSTER OWNERS--I have a '99 Boxster with severe quality problems. Electrical system fails regularly, oil leaks often, AC defect created water leakage so now the car smells of mildew. An ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--April 23, 2002--Alcoa Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has formed a Public Issues Committee that will work with management to oversee the company's environmental and social responsibility performance. The new Board committee, to be chaired by Dr. Judith Gueron, President of Manpower Demonstr ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--April 23, 2002--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, announced today that Thomas C. Israel, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Philip F. Maritz and Thomas F. McLarty, III have been appointed to the company's board of directors. The appointments, which are effective imme ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--April 23, 2002--AURA SYSTEMS, INC. (OTC BB:AURA) announced today that its AuraGen VIPER Mobile Power Source was deployed at the recent Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympic games as part of the Homeland Security mobile communications center. The Naval Research Laboratories (NRL), located in Washington, ... Continue reading
(*correct version) No. 40 Coors Original paint scheme press relea se
[NOTE: For No. 40 Coors Original artwork, please contact Nealie Hamilton] Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2002 MARLIN TO DRIVE COORS ORIGINAL CAR FOR 10 RACES MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 22, 2002) - Coors Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Saba ... Continue reading
CTS Reports Better Than Expected First Quarter Results
ELKHART, Ind.--April 23, 2002--CTS Corporation today reported a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per share, in the first quarter of 2002, compared to net income of $1.7 million, or $0.06 per share, in the first quarter of 2001. The first quarter results were better than the analysts' consensus of $0.14 per share loss ... Continue reading
Diodes Incorporated Introduces New Low-Capacitance Data Line Protection Device
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--April 23, 2002--Diodes Incorporated , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, today announced the launch of a new low-capacitance data line protection device. The ability to preserve data integrity makes the DLP05LC ideally suited for cable set-top boxes an ... Continue reading
IIR Industry Alert: Australian Gas To Liquid Strategic Decisions In Focus
HOUSTON--April 23, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Inc.; Houston). Australia has declining crude production and rising demand. By 2005/6 the country will no longer be self-sufficient in transport fuels. This would put the country in a strategically vulnerable position, increasi ... Continue reading
Ofek Capital Issues Q1 Financials: Reports Revenues up 63%, Shareholders Net Equity increases 35%
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-April 23, 2002--Ofek Capital Corp. (Pink Sheets:OFCC) announces the issuance and submission to SEDAR, the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval for public securities fillings at http://www.sedar.com, of its consolidated financial statement for the first quarter ending January 31 ... Continue reading
KENOSHA, Wis.--April 23, 2002--Snap-on Incorporated , a global leader in tools, diagnostics and equipment, announced its first-quarter 2002 results. -- Earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2002 were $25.6 million, or $0.44 per share, compared with $29.4 million, or $0.51 per share, in 2001 befor ... Continue reading
TUCSON, Ariz.--April 23, 2002--FinanCenter (www.financenter.com), the award-winning provider of Web site personalization products and services, and AAA (American Automobile Association Inc.), a not-for-profit federation of 80 clubs serving 45 million members in the United States and Canada with travel, insurance, finan ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--April 23, 2002--Accuride Corporation's Board of Directors announced today that it has appointed Terrence (Terry) Keating to serve as the Company's new President and CEO and elected him to the Board of Directors, effective May 1. Keating is currently Senior Vice President and General Manager of Accurid ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--April 23, 2002-- Agreement Will Provide Additional Advanced Network Solutions to Automotive Retail Marketplace The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. today announces the signing of a marketing alliance agreement to expand its relationship with Cisco Systems, Inc. Under the agreement ADP(R ... Continue reading
BELINDA ENDRESS LEAVES PHOENIX WITH 12TH PLACE
BELINDA ENDRESS LEAVES PHOENIX WITH 12th PLACE -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- PHOENIX, Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - In her first Grand-Am Cup event, Belinda Endress ran to an eighth-place finish at California Speedway. In the second effort of a two-race agreement, the Newbury Park, California-resident came away with a 12th place ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--April 23, 2002--CCC Information Services Group Inc. , a leading provider of software and other technology to the automobile-claims and collision-repair industries, today reported net income from continuing operations of $5.2 million, or $0.20 per share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002 compared with ... Continue reading
SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--April 23, 2002--Cyclics Corporation celebrated the opening of its new building today and dedicated it to Dr. Walter L. Robb, former head of GE's Research and Development Center in Schenectady, NY, who was vital in helping Cyclics(R) achieve its current level of success as a plastics innovator paving ... Continue reading
Daytona Prototypes Engine Certification Guidelines Released
Daytona Prototypes Engine Certification Guidelines Released DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 23, 2002) -- Grand American Road Racing Association released guidelines and an application form for testing and certifying engines for the Daytona Prototypes class, which will debut at the 2003 Rolex 24 At Daytona. The form and guide ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & WALLDORF, Germany--April 23, 2002--Deloitte Consulting today announced a joint initiative with SAP AG (NYSE ADR: SAP) to support the automotive industry in the deployment of the mySAP(TM) Automotive solution on a worldwide basis. As part of this initiative, Deloitte Consulting and SAP are developing methods ... Continue reading
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Fw: Press Release - Danny Abold Ready for Illiana Run
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bongard Tim" <timbongard_c2m@yahoo.com> To: "Tim Bongard" <tbongard_cord@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 1:29 PM Subject: Press Release - Danny Abold Ready for Illiana Run > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > DANNY ABOLD AND PROGRESSIVE RACING READY FOR PROCUP > NORTH RUN AT ILLIANA ... Continue reading
KASEMETS JOINS JDC MOTORSPORTS LINEUP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KASEMETS JOINS JDC MOTORSPORTS LINEUP INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (April 23, 2002) – JDC Motorsports today announced that series race winner Tonis Kasemets has joined its Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship team. Kasemets, of Mundelein, Ill., joins rookie standout Anthony Massari with the team and will ... Continue reading
NAMARS PR: DETROIT DIESEL EXPANDS NAMARS MARKETING PARTNERSHIP ...
DETROIT DIESEL EXPANDS NAMARS MARKETING PARTNERSHIP April 22, 2002 Speedway, IN Detroit Diesel-Spectrum, "Official Portable Power Supplier for NAMARS" has expanded its existing marketing partnership with NAMARS for the 2002 racing season. The company is a world-wide leader in commercial power generating systems manufac ... Continue reading
Press Release: Serious Auto adds Subaru WRX product line
Press Release: Serious Auto adds Subaru WRX product line See attachment. ===================================== Larry Cohen Director, Sales & Marketing Serious Auto Accessories, Inc. Toll Free 1.877.696.4282 www.seriousauto.com Food. Drink. Shelter. Power. ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, British Columbia--April 23, 2002-- SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, today announced a joint promotional campaign with The Tire Rack to support a U.S. national tire safety initiative. For the month of May, the two Companies will promote the imp ... Continue reading
Wescast Reports Strong First Quarter Performance
BRANTFORD, Ontario--April 23, 2002--Wescast Industries Inc. reported strong first quarter financial results. "Wescast has performed extremely well in the face of a very volatile automotive marketplace," said Ray Finnie, President and CEO. "Customer demand in the first quarter was stronger than anticipated; our people r ... Continue reading
4/24 Guest Lineup For "Inside Racing"
EDDIE CHEEVER, JR.,ARIE LUYENDYK, MIKE KING, TRACY HINES and CHASE MONTGOMERY on "INSIDE RACING" 4/24; Show Now Available LIVE ON THE INTERNET Below you will find a release on this week's guest lineup for the "Inside Racing" Radio Show. If you would like to be removed from this e-mail list, or are receiving duplicate c ... Continue reading
A JAM-PACKED 6-DIVISION NIGHT OF HOT RACING -APRIL 27
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PIPE TRADES PRESENTS: A JAM-PACKED 6-DIVISION NIGHT OF HOT RACING Saturday, April 27 at Irwindale Speedway Irwindale, Calif. - - We'll have to go back to the record books or consult with either Keith Lair (sportswriter for the LA Newsgroup) or Tim Kennedy (National Speed Sport News' Irwindale corres ... Continue reading
C.H. Robinson Reports First Quarter Results; Income From Operations Up 15.2 Percent for the Quarter
MINNEAPOLIS--April 23, 2002--C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson") , today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2002. For the first quarter of 2002, gross profits increased 0.3 percent to $113.6 million from $113.3 million in 2001. Income from operations increased 15.2 percent to $3 ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Receives Toyota West Virginia Supplier Award of Excellence
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--April 23, 2002--Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company , was recently honored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia with a Supplier Award of Excellence. The award was presented to Motion Industries at a Supplier Recognition Event on March 22 at Toyota's Buffa ... Continue reading
BURLINGTON, Vt.--April 23, 2002--As technology continues to rapidly transform call tracking and advertising response measurement, Response Marketing Group and CallSource have signed a distribution agreement, allowing each firm to market the other's services. More importantly, customers now have unprecedented access to ... Continue reading
Tampa Law Firm to Lease Top Floors of First Union Center
SAN ANTONIO--April 23, 2002--USAA Realty Company has leased the two top floors of the First Union Center in downtown Tampa to Bavol Bush & Sisco, P.A., a Tampa-based law firm. The lease for 23,300 square feet of space is for the 21st and 22nd floors and commences May 1, said Stevens Tombrink, leasing director for USAA ... Continue reading
Theys Keeps Points Lead in SRP
Theys Keeps Points Lead in SRP New Leaders in GTS and American GT Classes DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 23, 2002) -- The Rolex Sports Car Series released its latest point standings following last weekend's UnitedAuto 200 presented by azcentral.com at Phoenix International Raceway. Belgian Didier Theys maintained his lead ... Continue reading
Kia Sedona Tops Honda Odyssey With New Buyers-Earns AutoPacific 2002 Vehicle Satisfaction Award
IRVINE, Calif., April 23 -- The 2002 Kia Sedona received more accolades today as AutoPacific, Inc., a top automotive consulting firm, announced the winners of its 2002 Vehicle Satisfaction awards. Sedona earned top honors in the minivan segment, beating the Honda Odyssey and collecting Kia's first-ever win in the annua ... Continue reading
LAUNCH OF THE SIRIUS AUTOMOTIVE ANTENNA
Easy to Install Roof-Mount Antenna Commack, NY (April 23, 2002) - TERK Technologies, in support of Sirius Satellite Radio, the satellite radio broadcaster, introduces a roof-mounted automotive antenna system for the Sirius service. The Sirius-certified TRK-SR20S is designed to fit the progressive styling of today's veh ... Continue reading
New Car Review New car Prices BMW X5 4.4i
By Annabelle Frankl Given the amount of vehicles I get to drive, I’m always asked what I would choose for myself. Well, I hate to have to choose, and it rather depends on the day of the week, weather, mood and so on! But, if I had to, then the X5 would be very close to the top of my list. I’ve always liked ... Continue reading
First CDMA-based Telematics Aftermarket Devices
SAN DIEGO and VISTA, Calif., and TROY, Mich., April 23 -- Directed Electronics, Inc., the world's largest aftermarket vehicle security and remote start company, today announced an agreement with Delphi Corporation , for Delphi to exclusively supply telematics systems hardware. The telematics systems will provide Wingca ... Continue reading
General Motors and the Beckman Institute Join Forces
FOR RELEASE: April 23, 2002 Warren, Mich.- General Motors and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have joined forces in an aggressive, multi-year program to study driver distractions and how well humans interact with in-vehicle technologies. ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries Reports First-Quarter Earnings of 52 Cents Per Share
HOUSTON, April 23 Cooper Industries, Inc. compared with $.60 per share for the first quarter of 2001. On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, which requires discontinuation of the amortization of goodwill. If goodwill had not been amortized in the first quarter of 20 ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, April 23 Reuters reported that satellite radio broadcaster XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. on Tuesday posted a narrower than expected first-quarter net loss as costs to acquire new subscribers came in lower than anticipated and its subscriber base more than doubled. Although the net loss tripled from a ye ... Continue reading
Wa To Go Newt Moore: He Wins IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors
<<...OLE_Obj... NEWS RELEASE Contact: Chris Connington Dane Roth VP - Marketing, IRWIN Golin/Harris International (847) 478-1090 (312) 729-4362 chrisco@americantool.com droth@golinharris.com Sawing Through Adversity, No. 36 Crew Chief Newt Moore Takes Home IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors VERNON HILLS, Ill., April 2 ... Continue reading
General Motors Boss Kettering Awards
FOR RELEASE: April 23, 2002 DETROIT, Mich. - General Motors honored its top 40 innovators of 2001 at the 26th annual Boss Kettering Awards ceremony today. GM employees received the prestigious internal award, named for the legendary Charles F. "Boss" Kettering, who launched GM's Research and Development organization in ... Continue reading
Nascar Winston Cup: Mayfield and Spencer @NAPA 500
<<medialist.doc>> <<...OLE_Obj...>> Tuesday, April 23, 2002 Ray Cooper California Speedway Advance Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 JEREMY MAYFIELD (No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Intrepid R/T) NOTE: Mayfield has recorded three top fives and four top 10s in five starts at California Speed ... Continue reading
Hard Times In Detroit: VSI A Long Time Training and Communications Vendor Selling Business Units
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 23 VSI Holdings, Inc. today announced it is proceeding with plans to sell portions of its marketing services and technology businesses. ``We believe that there are a number of strategic parties interested in acquiring the marketing services, dealer training and technology portions of our ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer-Group 1 Posts 66 Percent Increase In Net Income
HOUSTON, April 23 Group 1 Automotive, Inc. a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today reported a 66 percent increase in net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. This is the 18th consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings per share growth on a year-over-year basis. Highlights:Net income up 66 percent to $15 ... Continue reading
AutoNation profits up on strong vehicle sales
DETROIT, April 23 Reuters reported that AutoNation Inc.the nation's largest seller of new and used cars and trucks, said on Tuesday that its first-quarter earnings rose 53 percent on stronger-than-expected industry sales of new vehicles. The Florida-based retailer also raised its earnings forecasts for the second quart ... Continue reading
Mark Fields to Hand over to Lewis Booth as Mazda President in Summer
Hiroshima, 19 April 2002 - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced plans to elect Lewis Booth as company President this summer. Current President Mark Fields will conduct a two-month hand over and then step down in the summer after nearly four years with Mazda. He will move on to a new position as Ford Motor Company gr ... Continue reading
ZEV.NET PROGRAM OFFERS CLEAN, CONVENIENT ALTERNATIVES FOR IRVINE COMMUTE
April 18, 2002 -- Irvine, CA -- The largest station car project in the nation using advanced technology vehicles is being established in the City of Irvine to bring the full force of the Internet, fuel cells, electric vehicles, research and shared-use together to solve complex problems like traffic congestion, air poll ... Continue reading
Transpro Named As Advance Auto Parts' Radiator Supplier
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--April 23, 2002--Transpro, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket and OEM heat transfer products for automotive, truck, and industrial applications, has announced today that it has been named as the radiator supplier to Advance Auto Parts, Inc. . Beginning in June of this year, Adv ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Reports First-Quarter 2002 Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--April 23, 2002--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2002, which includes EPS of $0.61 per diluted share. This result is slightly better than the consensus estimate, which had increased from $0.41 to $0.60 per diluted share based on revised gu ... Continue reading
Honda dominates 2001/02 output as rivals cut back
TOKYO, April 23 Reuters is reporting that Honda Motor Co outpaced its domestic rivals in output in the year that ended on March 31, as Japan's second-largest automaker revved up production while others cut back to focus on restructuring. Honda said on Tuesday it boosted output by 6.8 percent to 2.69 million vehicles in ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Reports Improved First Quarter Results
DECATUR, Ga., April 23 Allied Holdings, Inc. today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the first quarter of 2002 were a positive $16.4 million, a significant improvement over the negative $8.2 million of EBITDA reported ... Continue reading
Southwall Announces Earnings for First Quarter
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 22, 2002--Southwall Technologies Inc. Selected First Quarter Highlights -- Southwall generated revenues of $19.3 million in the first quarter of 2002 compared to revenues of $17.7 million in the first quarter of 2001. -- Southwall recorded net profit of 2002 of $1.2 million compared to a net lo ... Continue reading
ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS CONTINUE PREPARATIONS AT MID-OHIO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS CONTINUE PREPARATIONS AT MID-OHIO ST. PETERSBURG, FLD. (April 22, 2001) —The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship teams and drivers continue preparations for the upcoming rounds in the championship this week, with series testing at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Apr ... Continue reading
Official Race Results USAR - Hooters ProCup Series Jackaroo Sauces 250 presented Dave's Discount Furniture April 19, 2002 Ace Speedway - Altamahaw, NC Finish Position, Start Position, Driver, Hometown, Car Make, Laps Completed, Money Won 1. (10) Bobby Gill, Dalton, GA, Ford, 250, $11,500 2. (2) Jason Sarvis, Myrtle Bea ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book and Honda Team to Speed Pricing of ``Trade-Ins''
IRVINE, Calif.--April 22, 2002--Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) and America Honda Motor Co. (www.hondacars.com) today announced they have teamed up to speed the online pricing of used car "trade-ins" for prospective new Honda buyers. Under the partnering agreement, Honda new car shoppers are guided to an owner link on t ... Continue reading
USAR Fact Sheet for Illiana Race
2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Miller Lite 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #7 of 32 (Northern Division Race #2) WHERE: Illiana Motor Speedway - Shererville, Indiana .5 Mile Semi-Banked Oval WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2002 DISTANCE: 250 Laps/125 Miles POSTED AWARDS: $112,500 STARTING FIELD: 36 cars ... Continue reading
MARLIN TO DRIVE COORS ORIGINAL CAR FOR 10 RACES
[NOTE: For No. 40 Coors Original artwork, please contact Nealie Hamilton] Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2002 MARLIN TO DRIVE COORS ORIGINAL CAR FOR 10 RACES MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 22, 2002) - Coors Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Saba ... Continue reading
EAST LANSING, Mich., April 22 In a speech titled ``The New Economy: Information Technology Facts and Fiction,'' DaimlerChrysler Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Susan Unger shared insight into the importance of information technology tools for Michigan's private, public and non-profit sectors, and ou ... Continue reading
DOT Releases Preliminary Estimates of 2001 Highway Fatalities
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced its preliminary analysis of highway traffic fatalities in 2001. According to these estimates, traffic fatality and injury rates remained at historic lows in 2001. Deaths of children age ... Continue reading
Statement by FMCSA Administrator Clapp on Preliminary Estimates of Large Truck Fatalities
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- According to U.S. Department of Transportation preliminary estimates involving large truck crashes, fatalities declined slightly from 5,211 in 2000 to 5,192 in 2001. Truck-related fatalities in 1999 were 5,380 and in 1998 the number was 5,395. In response to these reports, Federal Motor Carrier ... Continue reading
U.S. regulators investigate Ford adjustable pedals
DETROIT, April 22 Reutershas reported that U.S. federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into adjustable brake and accelerator pedals on more than 400,000 Ford Motor Co. sedans after complaints that the pedals were built too close together. The probe adds to a raft of recalls and quality problems at the w ... Continue reading
Tire SellerTBC Reports Record First Quarter Earnings Per Share
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 22-- TBC Corporation sellr of replacement tires, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. According to management, record first quarter earnings per share reflects higher sales and unit tire volume from both the Company's retail operations and wholesale distribu ... Continue reading
Dealix Announces Seventh Consecutive Quarter of Positive Net Earnings
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 22, 2002--Dealix Corporation, home of InvoiceDealers.com, today announced that the First Quarter of 2002 marked the company's seventh consecutive quarter of profitability. Dealix provides Internet marketing services to the automotive industry, helping those who sell cars gain mindshare and wall ... Continue reading
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