Schefenacker Announces Marysville's Expansion
MARYSVILLE, Mich., July 18 -- Schefenacker Vision Systems, USA, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operations here with the addition of a 33,000-square-foot production and distribution center for "past model service" mirrors. The project is being announced by Schefenacker in cooperation with the Economic Development A ... Continue reading
Wanted: Graybeards to run corporate America
Steve James writing for Reuteurs reported that You can't teach an old dog new tricks and, these days, it's just as well. Old dogs are preferable to the new tricks that brought scandal to corporate America and wrecked Wall Street. News about corporations cooking the books pops up every other week; smug corporate chiefta ... Continue reading
Budget Offers Low $19.99 Per Day Car Rentals for Consumers Who Plan Ahead
LISLE, Ill., July 18 Budget Rent a Car Corporation has launched a series of special weekend and weekly rates for consumers who reserve their car rentals early. Consumers who book online at www.budget.com at least three weeks in advance can take advantage of Plan Ahead rates as low as $19.99 per day on rentals between A ... Continue reading
Hispanic Auto Market Bigger Than Previously Estimated
BANDON, Ore., July 18 -- The Hispanic new-vehicle market is larger than previous industry estimates, according to a new study by CNW Marketing Research, Inc. Until now, Hispanic share of new-vehicle sales have been estimated at about 8 percent. CNW's most recent Native-Language Study showed actual Hispanic purchase sha ... Continue reading
McLaren Performance Technologies Names Geoff Owen Vice President/General Manager
LIVONIA, Mich., July 18 McLaren Performance Technologies announced today that it has appointed Geoff Owen to the position of Vice President/General Manager at its Livonia, Michigan headquarters. Owen previously served as General Manager of McLaren Performance Products in Oldcastle, Ontario, Canada -- the company's rece ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--July 18, 2002--Acura today announced its 2002 concert series, which this year will bring the music of multi Grammy-winning artist Carlos Santana and his band across the country on this summer's "Acura Presents Santana" tour. Presenting 10 Santana performances in eight cities, the ... Continue reading
IRVING, Texas--July 18, 2002--America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of its 80% interest in Concorde Acceptance Corporation, a residential prime and sub-prime mortgage lender. In a transaction which took the form of a stock redemption, the senior management team of Concorde paid approxi ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: Arras Group revved up a 10-foot-long fiberglass Fender Stratocaster(R) guitar to support GuitarMania, a public art project in Cleveland spearheaded by United Way Services, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast Ohio. This Rock & Roll Hot Rod and other guitar ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 18, 2002-- Ballard Power Systems' Electric Drives & Power Conversion Division today introduced its first high-speed natural gas fueled generator set (Ecostar(TM) genset) capable of producing 80 kW for standby and back-up power applications. The Ecostar(TM) ES080-42N-S genset is based o ... Continue reading
Bunch Elected to PPG Industries Board
PITTSBURGH--July 18, 2002--Directors of PPG Industries today elected Charles E. Bunch a member of the company's board. Bunch, 52, became president and chief operating officer of PPG earlier this month. Previously, he was executive vice president, coatings, and senior vice president, strategic planning and corporate ser ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BUSY JULY FOR ANDY BRUMBAUGH BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (July 18, 2002) -The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship is taking a much-needed break during the month of July after a hectic May and June. This, however, does not mean time off for series rookie Andy Brumbaugh and his racing activities. Brumbaugh we ... Continue reading
Diodes Incorporated Announces Conference Call To Discuss Second Quarter FY 2002 Results
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--July 18, 2002--Diodes Incorporated , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, primarily to the communications, computing, industrial, consumer electronics and automotive markets, will host a conference call at 8 a.m. PDT (11 a.m. EDT) on Wednesday, July 31st ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available/Auto Fans Nationwide Can Bid on Rock & Roll Hot Rod
-- Arras Group revved up a 10-foot-long fiberglass Fender Stratocaster(R) guitar to support GuitarMania, a public art project in Cleveland spearheaded by United Way Services, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast Ohio. This Rock & Roll Hot Rod and other guitar sculptures ... Continue reading
NAMARS PR: JIMMY KITE TO WHEEL COVINGTON MIDGET AT COLUMBUS
JIMMY KITE TO WHEEL COVINGTON MIDGET AT COLUMBUS -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- STOCKBRIDGE, Ga., Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - Jimmy Kite announced today that he will again wheel the #95 Tom Cherry Mufflers/ Covington Products Beast-Ford in the North American Auto Racing Series (NAMARS) Championship MidgetCar Series at Columbus ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 18, 2002-- -------------------------------------------------- J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Verizon and Cincinnati Bell Rank Highest in Satisfying Long Distance Customers Verizon ranks highest in residential long distance telephone customer satisfaction among high-volume users -- those who spend $50 ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--July 18, 2002--The board of directors of PPG Industries today raised the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 43 cents from 42 cents a share, payable Sept. 12 to shareholders of record Aug. 12. PPG's dividend was last increased, by 2 cents, with the March 2001 payment. With this increase, PPG ... Continue reading
Press Release: DBRS RatingsNow
Press Release: DBRS RatingsNow Date of Release: Jul 18, 2002 Seamless. Accurate. Fast. Michael Ho, Sandra Pistilli / 416-593-5577 ext.2273, ext.2249 / mho@dbrs.com DBRS RatingsNow, a joint offering from DBRS and Securities Valuation Company Inc. (SVCTM), is an electronic data feed of DBRS ratings. It is mapped to the s ... Continue reading
SAIC Awards Second Flywheel Power Module Contract to Optimal
TORRANCE, Calif.--July 18, 2002--Optimal Energy Systems Inc. has won a second contract from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to provide flywheel technology to the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Optimal is contracted to deliver a developmental Flywheel Power Module (FPoM) for a military vehicle sys ... Continue reading
X-Rite Announces Second Quarter Results
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--July 18, 2002--X-Rite, Incorporated , a leading global provider of precision devices, systems and processes that measure color, light and shape, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2002. Second Quarter Highlights: -- Sales increase 16.4 percent over first quarte ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--July 18, 2002--EquityOutlook.Com (IARD#118718) - www.equityoutlook.com - evaluates the following stocks: (Get FREE ratings at http://www.equityoutlook.com/index.htm) Ford Motor Company - Outperform Qwest Communications - Outperform Altera - Outperform Providian - Outperform Sprint FON Group - Outperfor ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc. Declares Dividend
BRANTFORD, Ontario--July 18, 2002--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.A.TO) has declared a dividend on its common shares in the amount of $0.12 per common share, and such dividend shall be payable on August 16, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 29, 2002. About Wescast Industries Inc.: Wescas ... Continue reading
Speech Recognition Wizzard Speech Developer Program
PITTSBURGH--July 18, 2002--Wizzard Software (OTCBB:WIZD) is pleased to announce the launch of the Wizzard Speech Developer Program, a program for corporate and commercial software developers who have a desire to add speech technologies to their internal applications and commercial products. "Through the distribution of ... Continue reading
Continually updated entry lists, news & notes at arcaracing.com; and thanks. Don Radebaugh BERLIN FACTSHEET PLUS RACE: Pork The Other White Meat 200 presented by Meijer, Saturday July 20 TRACK: Berlin Raceway, .5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Marne, Michigan DISTANCE: 100 Miles (200 laps) SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #13 o ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Cc: Steve Ulrich Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 10:44 AM Subject: USAR Team Release For Immediate Release: RW Motorsports 256 Henry Street Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 356-2819 Abingdon, VA - RW Motorsports is pleased to announce that they will be making their ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Sales and Earnings for Second Quarter and First Half of 2002
ATLANTA--July 18, 2002--Genuine Parts Company reported sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002. Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced today that sales totaling $2.1 billion were up 1% compared to the second quarter of 2001. Net income was $96 million, compared ... Continue reading
STERLING MARLIN, #40 COORS LIGHT DODGE NEW HAMPSHIRE ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: New England 300 (Race #19 of 36) TRACK: New Hampshire International Speedway, 1.058-mile oval QUALIFYING: Friday, July 19 at 3:05 pm ET RACE: Sunday, July 21 at 2 pm ET BROADCAST: TNT television and MRN radio COORS LIGHT TEAM FACTS ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com JIMMY SPENCER, #41 TARGET DODGE NEW HAMPSHIRE ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: New England 300 (Race #19 of 36) TRACK: New Hampshire International Speedway, 1.058-mile oval QUALIFYING: Friday, July 19 at 3:05 pm ET RACE: Sunday, Jul ... Continue reading
MID-OHIO TO HOST TWO WEEKENDS OF ACTION PACKED MOTORCYLE RACING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2002 Contact: Reece White, 614-793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com Bryan Frackman, 614-793-4612, bfrackman@midohio.com MID-OHIO TO HOST TWO WEEKENDS OF ACTION PACKED MOTORCYLE RACING DUBLIN, Ohio (July 17, 2002) - The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course features two-wheeled racing action as hot as the Ju ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Second Quarter Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--July 18, 2002--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2002. Sales for the second quarter of 2002 were $73.9 million, a 7% increase from sales of $69.0 million in the second quarter of 2001. Diluted earnings per share were $0.18 in the second quarter of 2002 compa ... Continue reading
Alcoa Fujikura Wins Top VW Group Award
FRANKFURT, Germany--July 18, 2002--In just one year after acquiring the VW Electrical Distribution System (EDS) business from Siemens, Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. (AFL) has won Volkswagen Group's prestigious Entrepreneurial Performance award. The award, presented by VW Group Chairman Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder at the company's G ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Rounds 5 and 6
Historic host! Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship teams to tackle historic Goodwood Kartway Practice will run on Saturday July 20, and Rounds 5 and 6 will run on Sunday July 21. TORONTO, ON - The teams of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship (SRFKC) will be back in action on July 20-21 at historic Goodwood ... Continue reading
Superior Industries: Earnings Increase 53% set new all-time records
VAN NUYS, Calif.--July 18, 2002-- First Half Net Income Up 30% on 21% Revenue Gain Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that net income per share for the second quarter increased 53%, exceeding analysts' estimates, as revenue and aluminum wheel shipments set new all-time records. Second Quarter Resul ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2002
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--July 18,2002--Tower Automotive, Inc. , today announced its operating results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2002. For the second quarter of 2002, revenues were $751 million, compared with $642 million in the 2001 period. Net income for the second quarter of 2002, adjusted for ... Continue reading
IIR Industry Alert: Michelin Pushes Forward with Phase II of Its `Beta' Tire Plant
HOUSTON--July 18, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston). With the start-up of the first phase of its grassroot "Beta" tire manufacturing plant in Anderson, S.C., Michelin Tire Corporation is now moving forward with its plans for a second phase expansion of the plant. Fo ... Continue reading
Dixie Chopper Selects ARI Electronic Parts Catalog
MILWAUKEE--July 18, 2002--ARI , a leading provider of electronic catalog-enabled business solutions for manufacturers, distributors and dealers, announced that Dixie Chopper of Coatesville, IN has selected ARI's PartSmart(TM) electronic parts catalog software for use by their dealers. Under the agreement, all of Dixie ... Continue reading
CASCAR - Calgary Mopar 500 Race Weekend Preview
CASCAR Super Series For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / July 18, 2002 Race City set to host another 'Mopar Parts 500' weekend CALGARY, AB - The 'Mopar Parts 500 Race Weekend' is one of the longest-running and most popular events on the annual CASCAR Super Series schedule. The f ... Continue reading
Engelhard Smog-Eating Technology To Be Featured On BMW Cars In Five States
ISELIN, N.J.--July 18, 2002--BMW sedans equipped with Engelhard technology that enables the cars to actually destroy smog as they are driven will be available in showrooms in five states by the end of this summer. Engelhard's PremAir(R) ozone-destruction catalyst will be featured on BMW Partial Zero Emission Vehicles ( ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Improved Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2002 Results
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--July 18, 2002--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2002. Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002 were $13,374,000, a decrease of 7.0% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001 net sales of $14,378,000. This resulted from the ... Continue reading
Comprehensive Guide Delivers Information On Zero-Percent Financing and Rebate Offers
CHICAGO--July 18, 2002--Cars.com today announced that it has seen a surge in consumer traffic on the "Customer Incentives" section of its site in response to the recent announcements of new zero-percent financing offers and rebates by automobile manufacturers, including Ford Motor Company and General Motors. The Intern ... Continue reading
CarsDirect Accelerates Expansion with Launch of CarsDirect Classified Listings
LOS ANGELES--July 18, 2002-- Online car buying leader introduces private sellers and their vehicles to serious buyers in one convenient online showroom CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced the debut of CarsDirect Classified Listings, the latest addition to its unique brand ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Record Second Quarter Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 18 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported second quarter net income of $39 million, a company record for second quarter results. Earnings per share for the quarter were 52 cents, an all-time company record. With net income increasing by 113 percent over the same period last year, the record ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Third Quarter EPS Up 14%
MILWAUKEE, July 18Johnson Controls, Inc., a global leader in automotive systems and facility management and control, today reported record sales and earnings for its third quarter of fiscal 2002.Sales for the three months ended June 30, 2002 increased 11% to $5.3 billion from $4.7 billion for the same quarter of fiscal ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--July 18, 2002--As a result of a charge for a previously announced asbestos settlement agreement, PPG Industries today reported a net loss of $345 million, or a loss per share of $2.03, for the second quarter. Excluding the $495 million aftertax charge, net income was $150 million or 89 cents a share. Sales ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler: Significant Improvement in Second Quarter
STUTTGART, Germany and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 18 -- In the second quarter of 2002, DaimlerChrysler (stock market code: DCX) continued the positive trend of the first quarter, despite the generally difficult market conditions. Operating Profit excluding one-time effects increased to $1.9 billion (Q2 2001: $0.7 billio ... Continue reading
GM says H1 China car sales nearly tripled
SHANGHAI, July 18 Reuters repeated that General Motors, the world's largest vehicle maker, said on Thursday it sold almost three times more cars in China during the first half of 2002 than in the same period a year ago despite increased competition. But its sales in one of the world's fastest-growing auto markets were ... Continue reading
Kentucky Oil Company Announces Year End Awards for Participants
Valvoline Announces Year End Awards for Valvoline Cup Participants Lexington, KY. (July 17, 2002) -- Almost $500,000 in cash and merchandise awards will be presented to competitors in the inaugural Valvoline Cup. The details of the driver awards program were announced today by Valvoline. With over 82,000 drivers enroll ... Continue reading
Jeremy Mayfield - New Hampshire Preview
<<ole0.bmp>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 JEREMY MAYFIELD NO. 19 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T NEW HAMPSHIRE PREVIEW RACING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE "New Hampshire is a track that I like. I've had some decent runs there. Last time I raced there, I think I qualified third. I didn't run the second race there last year. ... Continue reading
Bill Elliott - New Hampshire Preview
<<ole0.bmp>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 BILL ELLIOTT NO. 9 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T NEW HAMPSHIRE PREVIEW RUNNING AT NEW HAMPSHIRE "I feel like I haven't ever really figured this track out. I've been decent here and then other times I've been total junk. I don't know. They've made some changes to the t ... Continue reading
Ford Continues Rich Sports Car Racing History with Focus Daytona Prototype
EDITORS NOTE: Ford Focus Daytona Prototype renderings are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grandamerican.com/media. Additional information may be requested from Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com *********************************** ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson - New Hampshire NASCAR Preview
Contact: John Lewensten Team Lowe's Racing 704/453-3942 jlewensten@golinharris.com JOHNSON CONTINUES TO BUILD ON STRONG SEASON Team Lowe's Racing posts fifth top-five and 12th top-10 of the season LOUDON, N.H. (July 16, 2002) -- Team Lowe's Racing and rookie driver Jimmie Johnson are riding high after following their f ... Continue reading
Ford Brings Extensive Support to Daytona Prototype Teams
EDITORS NOTE: Ford Focus Daytona Prototype renderings are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grandamerican.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ********************************** ... Continue reading
Law Again Teams Up With Le Mans and Rolex GT Winners
Law Again Teams Up With Le Mans and Rolex GT Winners PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 16, 2002) - Accomplished road racer Darren Law will compete in the Cadillac Grand Prix of Washington D.C. this weekend with The Racers Group Porsche GT3-RS team. It only makes sense that one of the most accomplished road racers in the United Stat ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports Weekend Preview
<<ole0.bmp>> <<ole1.bmp>> Weekend Preview Contact: Dave Elshoff, 248-512-2690 Ray Cooper, 803-466-9085 Odds in Marlin's Favor as Season Enters Second Half; Leffler's Ram Going After Third Straight Pole at NHIS LOUDON, N.H. (July 17, 2002) - New Hampshire paves the way for big-time politics by hosting the first presiden ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Redeems $49,915,000 of Medium-Term Notes
PHILADELPHIA--July 17, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation' leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced that it has redeemed $49,915,000, 6.52%, Medium-Term Notes, due July 16, 2007, that were redeemable at the option of the holder on July 16, 2002. The Company utilized a portion of the ... Continue reading
Amcast Automotive Awarded Aluminum Suspension Component From DaimlerChrysler
DAYTON, Ohio--July 17, 2002--Amcast Industrial Corporation announced today that Amcast Automotive has been awarded its first cast aluminum suspension component from DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The component, a rear knuckle, will be produced for the 2004 1/2 model year Dodge and Chrysler full-sized vehicles. Initial pr ... Continue reading
Driver Spotlight on Scott Maxwell & David Empringham
EDITORS NOTE: Photos of Maxwell and Empringham in the #76 Porsche GT3 Cup are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grandamerican.com/media. Additional information may be requested from Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com *************** ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone IRL Nashville Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Felipe Giaffone #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force Firestone Indy 200 - July 19-20, 2002 - Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Nashville Superspeedway - Nashville, Tenn. - 1.33-Mile Concrete Oval Round 10 of 15 on the 2002 Indy Racing League ** ... Continue reading
Wrenchead Partners With Bay-Master
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 17 -- Wrenchead, Inc. the leader in Ecommerce Enabling Software and Electronic Catalog solutions to the Automotive Aftermarket industry, today announced a partnership with Applied Computer Resources, Inc. developer of Bay-masteR, a service management software package, to include the Wrenchead C ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Notes, Quotes, New England 300 at NHIS.
Wednesday, July 17, 2002 Ray Cooper New Hampshire International Speedway Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 New England 300 Advance. Bob Wildberger, Senior Manager, NASCAR Operations - Dodge Motorsports and Tim Culbertson, Program Manager, Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Engineering, discuss Dodge ... Continue reading
AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SPEEDWAY SERIES TO FEATURE STELLAR FIELD
AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SPEEDWAY SERIES TO FEATURE STELLAR FIELD PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the riders who have accepted invitations to participate in the 2002 AMA National Championship Speedway Series: Bart Bast, 35, Auburn, California; Scott Brant, 33, Riverside, ... Continue reading
SEMA Media Release: SEMA Awards Record Amount of Scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 181 Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 SEMA AWARDS RECORD AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIPS DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 17, 2002) - SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has awarded an unprecedented ... Continue reading
Real Story - Locomotive Engineers Protest Remote Control Trains
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) To Hold Informational Demonstration, Rally WHAT: Locomotive Engineers to hold informational demonstration and rally WHEN: Tuesday, July 23, 2002, 4 p.m. PST WHERE: Westcoast Tri-Cities Hotel (1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick, WA, (509) 783-0611) CLEVELAND, July 17 -- BA ... Continue reading
GM Joins Japanese Fuel Cell Program
TOKYO - General Motors Corp. announced today that it will be taking part in a project to demonstrate fuel cell vehicles in Japan. The Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC) will be directed by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). GM, other automakers and energy companies will take pa ... Continue reading
Japan Inc. and Car Makers In Fuel Cell Projects-Could This Happen In USA?
TOKYO, July 18 Reuters reorted that Japan's government said on Thursday it will work with automakers and energy firms in three-year projects to encourage the development of fuel cell technology for vehicles and households. Fuel cells are seen as one of the leading environmentally friendly energy sources of the future. ... Continue reading
Ford Returns to Profit, Plans More Cuts
Tom Brown writing for Reuters reports that "Ford Motor Co. reported a $570 million second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as cost-cutting and stronger North American vehicle production helped it pull out of a year-long, multibillion-dollar tailspin. But Ford also warned that it was planning a new round of cost cuts, which ... Continue reading
Akamai Reports Smaller Second-Quarter Loss-Only $42 Million-Are You Kidding Me?
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Reuters reported that Akamai Technologies Inc.,once a high-flying Internet company, on Wednesday posted a narrower loss of $42.2 million in the second quarter, citing weak corporate technology spending. The maker of servers and software to speed delivery of Internet data said its loss of 38 cents a sh ... Continue reading
Credit Acceptance Announces 2nd Quarter Earnings
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--July 17, 2002--Credit Acceptance Corporation Credit Acceptance Corporation (the "Company") announced consolidated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2002 of $8,550,000 or $0.20 per diluted share compared to $7,729,000 or $0.18 per diluted share for the same period in 2001. For the six mon ... Continue reading
"SPEEDWAY GRILL" SO WE'LL "DO LUNCH"
FLASH: 07.16.02 ... ALL WORKING MEDIA WINSTON WEST 2002 MEDIA LUNCHEON TUESDAY, JULY 23 at 11:30 AM SPEEDWAY GRILL RIGHT ON THE PREMISES OF IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY! WE'VE GOT A GREAT NEW ON-SITE PLACE TO GET SOME CHOW CALLED (APPROPRIATELY ENOUGH) "SPEEDWAY GRILL" SO WE'LL "DO LUNCH" AL FRESCO (IS AL COMING?) AND HAVE KEVIN ... Continue reading
SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL - JULY 20 AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
JULY 20 AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY … KING TACO PRESENTS: A FIVE DIVISION NIGHT OF ACTION! Miller Lite Big 10 Race Will Add Refreshment Irwindale, Calif. - - King Taco Restaurants, the place where you go when really authentic Mexican food is on your eating agenda in the LA area (there are 21 tasty locations) will prese ... Continue reading
JIMMY KITE TO WHEEL COVINGTON MIDGET AT COLUMBUS
KITE MOTORSPORTS JIMMY KITE TO WHEEL COVINGTON MIDGET AT COLUMBUS -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- STOCKBRIDGE, Ga., Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - Jimmy Kite announced today that he will again wheel the #95 Tom Cherry Mufflers/ Covington Products Beast-Ford in the North American Auto Racing Series (NAMARS) Championship MidgetCar S ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: July 17, 2002 TOKYO - General Motors Corp. announced today that it will be taking part in a project to demonstrate fuel cell vehicles in Japan. The Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project (JHFC) will be directed by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). GM, other automakers and en ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Xybernaut Corporation to Team on Wearable Computing
FAIRFAX, Va.--July 17, 2002-- Industry Leaders Unite to Extend Wearable Computing and Related Technologies to Variety of Markets Xybernaut(R) Corporation today announced accelerated discussions on an alliance with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to develop, market and implement solutions built around both companies' ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Redeems $49,915,000 of Medium-Term Notes
PHILADELPHIA--July 17, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation' leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced that it has redeemed $49,915,000, 6.52%, Medium-Term Notes, due July 16, 2007, that were redeemable at the option of the holder on July 16, 2002. The Company utilized a portion of the ... Continue reading
Corrected USAR Fact Sheet for New River Valley Speedway
2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Kroger 250 presented by PEPSI USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #19 of 32 (Northern Division Race #9) WHERE: New River Valley Speedway - Radford, VA .416- mile, semi-banked asphalt oval WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2002 DISTANCE: 250 Laps/104 Miles POSTED AWARDS: $108,300 STAR ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Announces 2002 Second Quarter Earnings Webcast
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--July 17, 2002--Drew Industries Incorporated (AMEX: DW), a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter results on Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued July 17, 2002 11:09:00 AM ET Federal-Mogul Establishes Sales and Marketing Office in Shanghai, China Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/07-17-2002/0001765713& ;EDATE -------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Second Quarter of 2002
CORALVILLE, Iowa--July 17, 2002--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. For the second quarter revenue increased 12.1% to $84.4 million from $75.3 million in the second quarter of 2001. Net income increased 14.2% to $11.0 million from $9.7 million in the 20 ... Continue reading
Honeywell's Second-Quarter Investor Conference Call Available On Alternative Website
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--July 17, 2002--Honeywell [NYSE: HON] said today it has experienced technical difficulties with its investor relations website. The company is providing an alternative site for its 11 am EDT second-quarter investor webcast. The new site address is http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ti ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Announces Appointment of TTI, Inc. as Authorized Distributor
DES PLAINES, Ill.--July 17, 2002--Littelfuse, Inc. today announced the appointment of TTI, Inc. as an authorized distributor. The agreement, which includes all Littelfuse circuit protection components, enhances Littelfuse's ability to serve the growing market for its wide range of circuit protection products. Littelfus ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Safe Trailering
-- 'Tis the season to go camping and boating, and that means, people are hooking up very large trailers to the back of their personal vehicles pulling out on the highway. Here's more on "safe trailering." A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/displa ... Continue reading
And Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- Safe Trailering 'Tis the season to go camping and boating, and that means people are hooking up very large trailers to the back of their personal vehicles pulling out on the highway. Here's more on "safe trailering." A ... Continue reading
NYPA Communications Effort Earns National Award
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--July 17, 2002--The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has won a national award for its multi-faceted communications program to build public awareness of the "NYPA/TH!NK Clean Commute," the nation's largest electric-vehicle station-car demonstration. NYPA received an Award of Excellence in APEX 2002, th ... Continue reading
USA Truck, Inc. Announces Record Operating Revenues
VAN BUREN, Ark.--July 17, 2002--USA Truck, Inc. today announced record operating revenues, before fuel surcharge, of $68,924,995 for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, an increase of 11.4% from $61,877,997 for the same quarter of 2001. Net income increased 162.1% to $730,149 for the second quarter of 2002, compared to $2 ... Continue reading
Westcorp Proposes To Acquire Outstanding Minority Interest in WFS Financial Inc
IRVINE, Calif.--July 17, 2002--Westcorp today announced that it has proposed to acquire the outstanding 16% minority interest in WFS Financial Inc ("WFS") , representing approximately 6.6 million common shares, through a merger of WFS into Western Financial Bank ("WFB"), Westcorp's wholly owned subsidiary. WFB currentl ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Inc Receives Proposal from Westcorp to Acquire Outstanding Minority Interest
IRVINE, Calif.--July 17, 2002--WFS Financial Inc ("WFS") today announced that its board of directors has received a proposal from Westcorp in which Westcorp has offered to acquire the outstanding 16% minority interest in WFS, representing approximately 6.6 million common shares through a merger of WFS with Western Fina ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Inc Receives Proposal from Westcorp to Acquire Outstanding Minority Interest
IRVINE, Calif.--July 17, 2002--WFS Financial Inc ("WFS") today announced that its board of directors has received a proposal from Westcorp in which Westcorp has offered to acquire the outstanding 16% minority interest in WFS, representing approximately 6.6 million common shares through a merger of WFS with Western Fina ... Continue reading
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Microchip Technology Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Gresham, Ore. Wafer Fabrication Facility
GRESHAM, Ore.--July 17, 2002--Microchip Technology Inc. Wednesday announced that it has executed an agreement to acquire a semiconductor manufacturing complex in Gresham, Ore. from Fujitsu Microelectronics Inc. for $183.5 million in cash. The Gresham facility, which the company is referring to as "Fab 4," will substant ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Cadillac CTS ENGINE: 3.2-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 220 hp @ 6000 rpm/220 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm TRANSMISSION: Five-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 113.4 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 190.1 x 70.6 x 56.7 in. STICKER PRICE: $37,565 It's hard not to like the Cadillac CTS. It's been ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--July 17, 2002--Superior Industries International, Inc. plans to release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 at approximately 8:00 AM EDT on Thursday, July 18, 2002. Superior has scheduled a conference call at 2:00 p.m. EDT to discuss its results for the fourth quarter and year ... Continue reading
Teleflex Reports Second Quarter 2002 Results; Revenues Increase 9%, Net Income Up 8% Over Last Year
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--July 17, 2002--Teleflex Incorporated today reported that revenues increased 9% to $546.3 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 from $503.0 million for the same period last year. Net income in the quarter was $33.5 million and diluted earnings per share were 84 cents. Revenues in the f ... Continue reading
Wagon Automotive Receives ISO 14001 Certification
WIXOM, Mich.--July 17, 2002--Wagon Automotive Inc. of Wagon plc has achieved ISO 14001 certification. The certification came on the recommendation of Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, the registrar considering the company's application. "ISO 14001 procedures help Wagon Automotive's U.S. unit achieve a number of key b ... Continue reading
Westcorp Reports Record Net Income in Second Quarter
IRVINE, Calif.--July 17, 2002-- -- Second quarter net income rose 28% to a record $21.7 million -- Portfolio basis earnings grew 38% to a record $33 million -- Earnings per share were $0.55 on a GAAP basis and $0.83 on a portfolio basis -- Automobile contract purchases increased 16% to a record $1.5 billion -- Total re ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Reports Record Net Income in Second Quarter
IRVINE, Calif.--July 17, 2002-- -- Second quarter net income rose 15% to a record $22.5 million -- Portfolio basis earnings grew 19% to a record $33.3 million -- Earnings per share were $0.55 on a GAAP basis and $0.81 on a portfolio basis -- Automobile contract purchases increased 16% to a record $1.5 billion -- Total ... Continue reading
You're invited to the 2002 Dodge Motorsports Tech Tour
Dodge Motorsports would like to invite you to the second Dodge Tech Tour at the DaimlerChrysler Technology Center on Thursday, August 15. The DaimlerChrysler Technology Center, where the Dodge Intrepid R/T race car and Dodge Ram race truck were designed and built, offers state-of-the-art laboratories housed in one of t ... Continue reading
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