J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Global Light-Vehicle Sales Up Slightly in April
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--May 9, 2002--Spurred by strong sales in the United States, the global light vehicle selling rate remained strong in April, according to an automotive analysis by J.D. Power-LMC Automotive Forecasting Services(TM). The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of global light-vehicle sales dur ... Continue reading
Ford 2002 Annual Meeting Voting Results
IRVINE, Calif., May 9 A total of 393 people attended the 47th annual meeting of Ford Motor Company shareholders today at The Premier Automotive Group North American Headquarters.Preliminary voting results indicate that a total of 1,515,933,838 shares of common stock and 70,743,472 shares of Class B stock were represent ... Continue reading
Hottest New Fashion Accessory? The BMW Motorcycle
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--May 9, 2002--How about a Swarovski crystal BMW cruiser to go with that evening dress? Or a sporty F 650 CS to accent that denim jacket? Fashion industry insiders are featuring stylish motorcycles as fashion accessories at this week's femme apparel and accessories trade show, which runs May 8-10 at ... Continue reading
Ingersoll-Rand Acquires Majority Interest in Superay, Chinese Tool Manufacturer
HAMILTON, Bermuda--May 9, 2002--Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited , a leading diversified industrial firm, today announced that it has acquired a 51 percent interest in Superay, a manufacturer of tools and related products based in Jintan, China. Terms were not disclosed. "This transaction reflects our intention to expand ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Announces Promotions and Management Transition
IRVING, Texas--May 9, 2002--America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that in connection with the transformation of the Company to a pure play auto retailer focused exclusively on the "Buy Here/Pay Here" segment of the used car market, Edward R. McMurphy, the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President wil ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Improves its Retail Networks with Reynolds and Reynolds Automark Web Services
DAYTON, Ohio, May 9 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced an agreement with Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) to develop a comprehensive, flexible and stable retail network for the car company. The agreement includes both the NNA and Infiniti Division's U.S. retail networks. Reynolds Automark Web Services wil ... Continue reading
Classic Autos Roll Into Napa Valley for Father's Day
YOUNTVILLE, Calif.--May 9, 2002--The Napa Valley will proudly welcome car connoisseurs from around the Bay Area and beyond as Vintage 1870 in Yountville, Napa Valley hosts the 12th Annual Father's Day Invitational Auto Show on Sunday, June 16, 2002 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Auto entries are by invitation. The event ... Continue reading
Wal-Mart Announces New 24 Hour Roadside Assistance Program
BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 9 For the first time, motorists can buy roadside assistance the same way they buy a quart of oil or a tire gauge, thanks to a cooperative effort between Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and TracFone Wireless, Inc. At nearly 2,600 Wal-Mart stores and Supercenters nationwide, Wal-Mart is featuring TracFone's ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Names John R. Moore Vice President - Human Resources
RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 9-- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, has promoted John R. Moore to vice president - human resources. Moore joined Fleetwood in July 2000 as the human resources manager for the Compa ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuel Biz Heats Up- IMPCO Technologies Closes $18.75 Million in Private Placement
CERRITOS, Calif., May 8 IMPCO Technologies Inc., today announced that they have closed an $18.75 million private placement financing of common stock with several large institutional investors. IMPCO sold a total of 1.5 million shares at $12.50 per share. The financing was placed by Adams, Harkness, & Hill. Robert M. St ... Continue reading
High-Definition Spectacular for Volvo at Geneva and New York Motor Shows
MENLO PARK, Calif., May 8 Accom®, a leader in broadcast and professional video products today announced that Gothenburg (Sweden)-based global events specialists Massteknik used the WSD®/HD multi-definition disk recorder to drive spectacular large-screen displays of high-definition video at the Geneva and New York mot ... Continue reading
Raybestos Signs Indy Driver Sarah Fisher For 500 Ride
MCHENRY, Ill., May 8 -- Brake Parts Inc., manufacturer of Raybestos®Brand Brakes, today announced a four-year sponsorship agreement with Indy Car driver Sarah Fisher. Fisher will be featured in Raybestos' national television advertising, point-of-purchase sales materials, print advertising and promotional appearances. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Record Results for FY 2001
TOKYO, May 9 Nissan Motor Company announced today preliminary financial results fiscal year 01, ended March 31, 2002. The company declared the completion of the Nissan Revival Plan (NRP) one full year ahead of schedule after fulfilling all its official commitments. It expects to report a consolidated operating profit o ... Continue reading
You Can't Stop Car Thieves. You Can Protect Yourself.
WESTWOOD, Mass., May 9 -- According to the FBI, one vehicle is stolen every 27 seconds in the United States. That's a frightening statistic, considering vehicle theft is the costliest property crime in the U.S., costing consumers more than $7.8 billion annually (National Insurance Crime Bureau, 1999). Car owners should ... Continue reading
Concentrax Announces Intent to Acquire Tech Firm
HOUSTON, May 9 -- Concentrax, Inc. a provider of satellite vehicle tracking systems, today announced its intention to acquire Houston-based Internet firm Pangea Design in a proposed agreement that would enhance its ability to deliver more customized technology solutions. Mark Gifford, president and chief executive offi ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 9 -- Six finalists have been named for the 2002 Car and Truck Interior of the Year Awards, which are presented by Auto Interiors magazine during the annual Auto Interiors Show at Detroit's Cobo Conference Center. The two winners will be announced Tuesday, May 14, on the opening day of the 2002 Show, which ... Continue reading
Western Rally Championship Rolls Into BC
Specialty Subaru Pacific Forest Rally Presented by Yokohama Tires June 7th and 8th in Merritt, BC CANADA Round 2 of the Western Canadian Rally Championship For Immediate Release May 9, 2002 MERRITT, BC - The Western Canadian Rally Championship makes its debut in a new location this June as the second round of the 2002 ... Continue reading
New Title Sponsor for 2002 BC Rally Championship
VANCOUVER, BC - The West Coast Rally Association (WCRA) is pleased to announce the offering of a contingency program from Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. for all remaining regional rallies in 2002. Through their partnership in this program, WCRA and Yokohama hope to increase awareness of rallying in BC and to promote Yokoh ... Continue reading
Mitchell Releases UltraMate Advanced Estimating System
SAN DIEGO--May 9, 2002--Mitchell International announced today the release of a new version of UltraMate, one of the leading estimating systems in the collision repair and insurance industries, which includes many new features designed to enhance ease-of-use, save time and increase productivity. "Our new version of Ult ... Continue reading
S&P Global Credit Markets Digest-Asia-Pacific Update
NEW YORK--May 9, 2002--Here is the current lineup of top articles and research from Standard & Poor's Credit Information Services: COMING UP: -- The Implications of Basel II for North American Banks: Navigating the Roadblocks -- The Internet and the Brazilian Banking System: Moving Slowly Into the Future -- Pressures E ... Continue reading
-- As governments around the world continue to pressure the makers of diesel engines and heavy-duty trucks to meet increasingly stringent emissions standards, the International Copper Association's CuproBraze(R) technology is likely to play a key role in the design of temperature-resistant heat exchangers. You can reac ... Continue reading
MAY 11 RACES AT IRWINDALE TO BENEFIT BREAST CANCER UNIT
AUTO CLUB LATE MODELS, ULTRA WHEELS SUPER TRUCKS, GRAND AMERICAN MODIFIEDS, & MODIFIED 4's: SAT. MAY 11 Portion of the night's proceeds at Irwindale Speedway will go to fight Cancer Irwindale, Calif. - - As everyone knows, Saturday May 11, is the day before Mother's Day, and again this year it becomes a day on which ra ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--May 8, 2002-- LondonStockPicks.Com (http://www.londonstockpicks.com) makes the following stock ratings for the short term: MODERATE BUY: Canary Wharf (LSE:CWG.L) - Underperform / Trend Up Dixons Group (LSE:DXNS.L) - Underperform / Trend Up Granada (LSE:GAA.L) - Underperform / Trend Up GKN (LSE:GKN.L) - ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive to Webcast Annual Meeting
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--May 8, 2002--Tenneco Automotive , a global supplier of automotive parts, will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. CDT at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 22, 2002, will be entitled to vote ... Continue reading
Rescheduled to May 18: Cycle Junction Pro-Am Flat Track Motorcycle Race - new time schedule!
Due to inclement weather the Cycle Junction Pro-Am Flat Track race has been rescheduled. New date: Saturday, May 18 Gates open at 2:00 p.m. Practice starts at 5:00 p.m. Racing starts at 7:00 p.m. $3,000 Purse for Pro Class Click on the attached link to view the flyer on our website or visit www.ameliamotorraceway.com. ... Continue reading
SATURDAY, MAY 11 LINE-UP FOR IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
AUTO CLUB LATE MODELS, ULTRA WHEELS SUPER TRUCKS, GRAND AMERICAN MODIFIEDS, & MODIFIED 4's: SAT. MAY 11 Portion of the night's proceeds at Irwindale Speedway will go to fight Cancer Irwindale, Calif. - - As everyone knows, Saturday May 11, is the day before Mother's Day, and again this year it becomes a day on which ra ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone Indy 500 May 8 Practice
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Felipe Giaffone #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force 86th Indianapolis 500 - Practice Notes/Quotes - Wednesday, May 8, 2002 Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 2.5-Mile Oval Round 5 of 15 on the 2002 Indy Racing League After not running a ... Continue reading
#17 Kanaan Indy 500 May 8 Practice
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #17 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force 86th Indianapolis 500 - Practice Notes/Quotes - Wednesday, May 8, 2002 Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 2.5-Mile Oval Round 5 of 15 on the 2002 Indy Racing League Tony Kanaan took advant ... Continue reading
POLICE AND DRAG STRIP TEAM UP TO TAME ILLEGAL STREET RACING
IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP AND IRWINDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT TEAM UP TO TAME ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS STREET RACING. ALL SGV VALLEY POLICE AGENCIES ARE INVITED TO JOIN PROGRAM Irwindale Dragstrip is very pleased to become a partner with the Irwindale Police Department and its chief, Joe De Ladurantey, in a new program aimed at red ... Continue reading
Entries open for RSAC Scottish Rally
Entries open for RSAC Scottish Rally Regulations have now been published and entries opened for the RSAC Scottish Rally, Scotland¹s biggest annual motor sport event. The rally is the third round of the Pirelli British Rally Championship and fourth round of the New Pig Scottish Rally Championship. For the sixth success ... Continue reading
Professional Insurance Agents Of New Jersey Joins Coalition For Auto Insurance Competition
NEWARK, N.J.--May 8, 2002--The Coalition for Auto Insurance Competition today announced that the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey, an association representing independent insurance agents throughout the state, has joined the Coalition in the effort to reform New Jersey's auto insurance laws to promote choice ... Continue reading
North American Lubricants Uses Personalized Web Sites
OAKLAND, Calif.--April 8, 2002--What's the latest in today's high-tech, high-touch direct marketing world? A personalized Web site for prospective clients. MCA Direct used the technique for North American Lubricants, Co., using an oversized four-color postcard and personalized Web sites to tell lube and oil change busi ... Continue reading
Automotive Students to Pop Hoods and Vie for State Auto Repair Championship
--The Automobile Club WHAT: The Southland's finest high school auto technology students will square off to diagnose and repair identically bugged Ford Escapes at the 2002 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition on May 10. (Northern California has an identical contest the same day.) The highest scoring team will become ... Continue reading
NAMARS MIDGETCARS TO RUN IRP ON JUNE 22! NAMARS is pleased to announce that its Championship MidgetCar™ Series will race at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Saturday, June 22nd in conjunction with the Hooters Pro Cup™ Series. This will mark the first time in history that NAMARS MidgetCars™ will race at IR ... Continue reading
Rand Racing has purchased two MG Lola EX257 sports cars in preparation for competition in the 2003 American Le Mans Series. Although the cars are built for the LMP675 class, team owner Bill Rand has set a higher goal. "I think the MG Lola can beat the prototypes," he said, referring to the more powerful LMP900 cars. "I ... Continue reading
Alex Job Racing - preview Sears Point
double start The Alex Job Racing McKenna Porsche team is looking for a double victory to start the American Le Mans Series season. After its flag-to-flag triumph in the season-opening 12 Hours of Sebring, the team is chasing a second GT-class win in the May 19 series race at Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. "We al ... Continue reading
CDI Announces Web Development Division
NORTHVILLE, Mich.--May 8, 2002--Computer Decisions International, LLC, (CDI) announces the formation of its Interactive Division to focus on opportunities in the area of web development--including web site design, web hosting, e-mail services, and e-commerce solutions. CDI Interactive has created a strategic relationsh ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX factsheet Kentucky
Updated entry lists & much more at arcaracing.com. Thanks, Don Radebaugh KENTUCKY FACTSHEET RACE: WLWT Channel 5-155, 5-11-02 TRACK: Kentucky Speedway, 1.5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Sparta, KY DISTANCE: 104 laps, 155 miles SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #5 of the 2002 ARCA RE/MAX Series PROMOTER: Kentucky Speedway (859) ... Continue reading
Canadian Auto Workers take to streets today over lost jobs in auto industry
TORONTO, May 8 - The Canadian Auto Workers union will be unveiling its auto industry strategy policy paper, Getting Into Gear, at its collective bargaining convention tomorrow at 10:30 am. Following the policy discussion approximately 1,000 delegates will take to the streets in a march to Queen's Park for a rally. The ... Continue reading
Petro Stopping Centers L.P. Announces First Quarter Results
EL PASO, Texas--May 8, 2002--Petro Stopping Centers L.P., one of the leading operators of full-service travel plazas in the United States, today announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. The net loss for the first quarter 2002 was $886,000 as compared to net loss of $3.1 million for th ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Announces Equity Investment in DealerTrack
IRVINE, Calif.--May 8, 2002--WFS Financial Inc , a nationwide independent automotive finance leader, announced its alliance with DealerTrack, the Web-based auto finance enabler for automotive dealers. Through an equity partnership, WFS, with other lender owners, will provide the strategic direction and advancement of D ... Continue reading
Op de Beeck Outlines Vision of Claims Community Need for Open Solutions
SAN RAMON, Calif.--May 8, 2002--Speaking before an audience of 150 insurance, collision repair and automotive recycling industry leaders attending ADP(R)'s Convergence 2002 client conference, Peter Op de Beeck, president of the Claims Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. , outlined the need to build a comm ... Continue reading
Sports Car Grand Prix Features Affordable Ticket Pricing, International Car Club
Sports Car Grand Prix Features Affordable Ticket Pricing, International Car Club WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (May 8, 2002) -- The Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series are gearing up for the Sports Car Grand Prix at The Glen, June 21-23. Fans will want to make sure they get in on the excitement, including ... Continue reading
Larry Gould Receives PRO Council Lifetime Achievement Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 LARRY GOULD RECEIVES PRO COUNCIL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (May 7, 2002) - The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA council, has presented Larry Gould, president of The Gould Group, ... Continue reading
UNOVA Names Larry D. Yost to Board of Directors
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--May 8, 2002--UNOVA, Inc. (www.unova.com), today announced that Larry D. Yost will join its board of directors. Yost, 63, is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of ArvinMeritor, Inc. , a position he has held since the company's July 2000 merger with Meritor, Inc. Yost was Meritor's ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Great Coastal Express
CORALVILLE, Iowa--May 8, 2002--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the business and certain trucking assets of Great Coastal Express, Inc. Great Coastal Express is a truckload carrier based near Richmond, Virginia. Great Coastal generated approximately $70 milli ... Continue reading
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