Edelbrock Corporation Schedules Release of Third Quarter Fiscal 2002 Results and Conference Call
TORRANCE, Calif.--May 2, 2002--Edelbrock Corporation today announced that it will release third quarter fiscal year 2002 financial results before the market opens on May 7, 2002. Senior management consisting of Jeffrey L. Thompson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will host a conference call later ... Continue reading
NHRA Atlanta: Star Racing Pre-Race Report
Star Racing Report Contact: Jon Knapp (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com Event: 22nd Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals presented by Pontiac Location: Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, GA Date: May 3 - 5, 2002 Media Advisory: Star Racing will be announcing their new primary sponsor this Friday, May 3 at Atlan ... Continue reading
SatCon Electronics Receives Certified Supplier Status at Raytheon
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--May 2, 2002--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a leader in critical powering solutions, today announced that Raytheon RF Components, at its annual key supplier appreciation day, granted SatCon Electronics its prestigious Certified Supplier Status. This award, which was granted to only five suppliers ... Continue reading
S&P Global Markets Digest -- Asia-Pacific Update
NEW YORK--May 2, 2002--Standard & Poor's--Here is the current lineup of top articles and research from Standard & Poor's Credit Information Services: COMING UP: -- U.S. High-Yield Corporate Bond Market: Over the River but Not Through the Woods -- European Structured Finance Market Overview -- U.S. Auto Loan ABS in 2001 ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind.--May 2, 2002--Starcraft Corporation (OTCBB:STCR) today announced earnings for the second quarter ended March 31, 2002 of $1.1 million and $0.25 per share ($0.19 per diluted share), compared to a $0.6 million loss and ($0.14) per share (basic and diluted) from continuing operations last year. Second quarter ... Continue reading
TrenStar Selected By Leading U.K. Brewer To Acquire Its Keg Fleet And Provide Management Services
DENVER--May 1, 2002-- Trenstar's Partnership With the U.K.'s Leading Brewer Scottish Courage Signals the Potential for Competitive European Brewers to Share in a Neutrally Owned and Managed Keg Pool TrenStar, Inc. announced that on 24 April 2002 it concluded major agreements with Scottish Courage Limited, the U.K.'s le ... Continue reading
AMADIRECTLINK LAUNCHES 'THE ART OF RIDING A MOTORCYCLE'
AMADIRECTLINK LAUNCHES 'THE ART OF RIDING A MOTORCYCLE' PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- Do you have a friend who wants to learn to ride a motorcycle? Looking for resources to tune up your own riding? Now you can find everything you need to get started -- or get better -- on AMADirectlink, the American Motorcyclist Association's ... Continue reading
Is an Aluminum Car in Your Future? Automakers Opting for More Aluminum
DETROIT, May 2 -- With a 4,000 pound aluminum-bodied luxury sedan perched atop 12-ounce aluminum beverage cans as the backdrop, aluminum industry officials today released a new report detailing the metal's continued growth in new car and truck production. The report, commissioned by The Aluminum Association, Inc., indi ... Continue reading
-- BMW's Annual Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which celebrates the kick-off of its sixth year simultaneously at Prestige BMW in Ramsey, New Jersey and Autobahn Motorcars in Fort Worth, Texas, has an added attraction -- a BMW M5 autographed by Madonna. Get video now. You can reach the s ... Continue reading
Vitro Deposits Funds for Payment of Principal of Yankee Bond Maturity On May 2002
GARZA GARCIA, Mexico--May 2, 2002--Vitro, S.A. de C.V. announced today that it deposited the funds necessary for the payment in full of the principal amount on the Vicap, S.A. de C.V. Guaranteed Senior Notes of its Yankee Bond issue due on May 15, 2002 for US$175 million. Funds for this payment consisted of cash genera ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in February 2002 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. The list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA s ... Continue reading
GM Announces New Program, Makes Purchasing a New Vehicle As Simple As "1-2-3" Detroit -- General Motors Corp. today announced its new retail marketing program that will make purchasing a vehicle as simple as "1-2-3." GM will offer $1,000, $2,000 or $3,000 customer cash or APR financing rates of 1.9/2.9/3.9% (36/48/60 m ... Continue reading
TOGETHER AGAIN: MUSTANG AND THUNDERBIRD LEAD CONVERTIBLE SALES
DEARBORN, Mich., May 2, 2002 – Cruising with the top down in a Living Legend is a love affair found only at Ford. For the first time in more than 35 years, two American convertible icons – the Ford Thunderbird and Ford Mustang – are side-by-side in dealer showrooms across America. Together, they are e ... Continue reading
FORD OFFERS NEW VEHICLE INCENTIVES
FORD DIVISION NATIONAL RETAIL INCENTIVES Effective 5/2/02 – 7/1/02 2002 Model Customer Cash Financing Rates (36-/48-/60-Month) Cash Plus Windstar $3,000 0.9 % / 0.9% / 3.9% $1,000 + 0.9 % / 3.9% / 4.9% Crown Victoria $2,500 0.9 % / 2.9% / 4.9% --- Ranger $2,500 0.9 % / 2.9% / 4.9% $1,000 + 2.9 % / 5.9% / 6.9% Exp ... Continue reading
Westward Tools to Sponsor Two New Awards for Trans-Am Series Competitors in 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 WESTWARD TOOLS TO SPONSOR TWO NEW AWARDS FOR TRANS-AM SERIES COMPETITORS IN 2002 CLEARWATER, Fla. (April 30, 2002) - Westward Tools, the Official Tools of the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup, will sponsor a pair of awards designed to recognize teams ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson Richmond Advance
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Contact: John Lewensten, Team Lowe's Racing, 704/453-3942, jlewensten@golinharris.com JOHNSON RIDING HIGH FOLLOWING FIRST WIN Team Lowe's Racing tries to make it two in a row at Richmond RICHMOND, Va. (May 1, 2002) -- Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet, is ... Continue reading
Partners for Child Passenger Safety Announces Science-Based Recommendations for Public Policy
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who lead a national research project called Partners for Child Passenger Safety (PCPS), today will present a year's worth of published research on children in car crashes and offer recommendations to child passenger safety advocates, legisla ... Continue reading
Top Political Speakers Headline 25th Annual Automotive Congress May 21-22
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The 25th annual American International Automotive Congress, the largest grassroots-lobbying event in the automotive industry, will be held May 21-22 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, DC. Sponsored by the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA), the Automotive Congress brings ... Continue reading
Top 10--The Nation's Most Popular Vehicles
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 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 April. Honda remained a favorite across the nation, ... Continue reading
Got Air? Wacky Weather Wages Tire Woes -- Goodyear
AKRON, Ohio, May 2 Wildly fluctuating temperatures are inflating problems for motorists this spring. Thirty degrees one day and 80 degrees the next make tire maintenance extremely challenging, according to Goodyear. Temperature swings are wreaking havoc on tires, specifically their inflation pressures, Bill Egan, chief ... Continue reading
Bosch Showcases Innovative Technology At G-8 Energy Conference
DETROIT, May 2 -- Robert Bosch Corporation is exhibiting its latest energy-efficient advanced technologies at the G-8 Energy Conference, May 1-3 in Detroit. Bosch also is sponsoring the event hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, the State of Michigan and the City of Detroit. In May of 2001, President Bush released ... Continue reading
Cross-Country Tour - Route 2002: An American Road Trip
DENVER, May 2 -- Thousands of Denver area residents will have a chance to take a spin on Chrysler Group's "Route 2002: An American Road Trip" from Thursday, May 9 - Sunday, May 12 at Wembley Park at Mile High Greyhound Racing. Route 2002 is a four-day opportunity for consumers to test- drive some of the automaker's new ... Continue reading
From The Horses Mouth: DaimlerChrysler Group Delivers Improved Earnings in the First Quarter
DaimlerChrysler Group with Improved Earnings in the First Quarter of 2002 Adjusted Group Operating Profit over EUR 1.0 billion Chrysler Group returns to profitability with a positive adjusted Operating Profit of EUR 127 million Continued success for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart in a difficult market environment ... Continue reading
Speedo the Clown to Visit HMS on Saturday
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE -- For Immediate Release Speedo the Clown Visits HMS for the Beasley Agency Family Night HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2002) - Kent Tyler, better known as Speedo "the Racetrack Touring Clown," has been clowning since he was in his very early 20's. He toured with Ringling Brothers Barn ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto 250s to Air on PEE Channel This Weekend
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** UnitedAuto 250s to Air on SPEED Channel This Weekend What: The Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series UnitedAuto Touring 250 and UnitedAuto Sport 250 from Phoenix International Raceway will be broadcast on SPEED Channel this weekend. When: UnitedAuto Sport 250 -- Saturday, May 4, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET Unite ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 2, 2002--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share of common and class B common stock. The dividend is payable June 3, 2002, to shareholders of record on May 14, 2002. Arctic Cat Inc. designs, engineers, ... Continue reading
Mile Marker International-Record First Quarter 2002 Results
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--May 2, 2002--Mile Marker International, Inc. (OTCBB:MMKR), a specialty automotive parts distributor, announced record revenues and net income for its first quarter ending March 31, 2002 in its Form 10-QSB filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In its Form 10-QSB filing with the U. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces First Quarter 2002 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 2 Federal-Mogul Corporation today reported first quarter sales of $1,346 million, down seven percent compared to $1,451 million in 2001. Excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange and businesses divested in the prior year, first quarter sales were down two percent from 2001. First quarter ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Explore Power of E-Mail Dialogue
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 2 -- EchoMail, Inc., the established provider of E-Mail Relationship Management solutions, today announced they have teamed up with Hyundai Motor America to create a pilot program for beginning E-Mail dialogue with Hyundai customers. Hyundai has been collecting E-Mail addresses of its prospects an ... Continue reading
Price war raging in China's auto market
HONG KONG, May 2 Reuters reports that a price war is raging in China's automobile market, one of the fastest growing in the world, as carmakers slash prices and launch new lines to challenge cheaper imports following Beijing's entry into the World Trade Organisation. "The post-WTO membership auto market in China faces ... Continue reading
GM Unveils Fuel Cell Vehicle That Uses Gasoline Source For Hydrogen
HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. An AP story reported that a high-pitched whine emanated from the electric motor as the bright blue and white pickup truck accelerated to 25 mph on a rural park road. It was no speed record, but for General Motors Corp., it was a historic moment: the demonstration of what it says is the world's first ... Continue reading
From The Horses Mouth: DaimlerChrysler Group Delivers Improved Earnings in the First Quarter
DaimlerChrysler Group with Improved Earnings in the First Quarter of 2002 Adjusted Group Operating Profit over EUR 1.0 billion Chrysler Group returns to profitability with a positive adjusted Operating Profit of EUR 127 million Continued success for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars & smart in a difficult market environment ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Tops New and Used Car Leasing Requests on LeaseCompare.com
CINCINNATI--May 2, 2002--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), an innovator in online direct to consumer auto leasing, today released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com. The Honda Accord topped both the new and used car lists which are based on le ... Continue reading
Furr to Assist Ultra/Evernham Motorsports in Richmond
<<...OLE_Obj...>> For Immediate Release Media Contact: Amy Hunerberg Ultra/Evernham Motorsports 704.577.9456 ahunerberg@vnet.net Furr to Assist Ultra/Evernham Motorsports in Richmond Mooresville, N.C. (May 1, 2002) - Ray Evernham, co-owner of Ultra/Evernham Motorsports, today announced that Tony Furr would be assisting ... Continue reading
TRW Responds To Northrop's Letter
CLEVELAND, May 1 TRW Inc. today sent the following letter to Northrop Grumman Corporation : May 1, 2002 W. Burks Terry, Esq. Corporate Vice President and General Counsel Northrop Grumman Corporation 1840 Century Park East Los Angeles, CA 80067-2199 Dear Mr. Terry: We strongly disagree with your characterization of our ... Continue reading
Scorecard Of April U.S. Auto Sales
The AP published tis scorecard of April 2002 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 22 automakers. The table compares sales in April 2002 with sales in April 2001, and year-to-date totals for the two years. Light trucks include pickups, vans, minivans and sport u ... Continue reading
Alcoa Completes Tender Offer For Shibazaki, Raising Ownership Stake to 95.9% From 70.8%
PITTSBURGH--May 1, 2002--Alcoa Inc. today announced that it completed its previously announced tender offer for Shibazaki Seisakusho Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of plastic and aluminum closures and caps for the beverage and pharmaceutical industries, raising its ownership stake to 95.9% from 70.8%. The tender offer b ... Continue reading
CARB Program Offers Hobbyists Last-Chance Opportunity for Cars on Scrappage "Death Row"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Steve McDonald, stevem@sema.org SEMA, 202/783-6007, ext. 31 CARB PROGRAM OFFERS HOBBYISTS LAST-CHANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR CARS ON SCRAPPAGE "DEATH ROW" DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (May 1, 2002) - A new California Air Resources ... Continue reading
GIANT AMERICAN FLAG AT HOME AT SPEEDWAY
The giant 20 by 30 foot which was presented on opening night at Irwindale Speedway in honor of the victims and heros of 9/11 is now in it's permanent home on the north side of the elevator tower at Irwindale Speedway. Fans will see the flag mounted on the building for the first time as they arrive for the races on Satu ... Continue reading
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