Ford Unveils Hydrogen-Fueled Generator - But doesn't see mass sales for 10-15 years.
DEARBORN, Mich. Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. and Canadian fuel cell developer Ballard Power Systems Inc. jointly unveiled on Wednesday a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine-driven generator they said could help pave the way toward the commercialization of fuel cell technology. Ballard plans to begin prod ... Continue reading
Lutz says may stay more than three years at GM and defends removal of ABS as Std Equip.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 7 Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that with one year of a three-year contract under his belt, General Motors Corp. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz on Wednesday said he may stay on at the world's largest automaker a little longer. ADVERTISEMENT "The three years still stands, but there's a high ... Continue reading
New car Review: Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT 4WD
By Annabelle Frankl Party planning 101: Drinks, food, music, cups, plates and a huge truck to transport everything in. Without consciously having planned for the TrailBlazer to arrive in the week before my birthday party, I could not have hoped for a better, or more versatile, helper in the run-up to the big night. Lit ... Continue reading
Paul Andrews Wins IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Award
> > <<ole0.bmp>> > > > NEWS RELEASE > Contact: > David Sendall Yancey Casey > IRWIN Golin/Harris International > (847) 478-1090 (312) 729-4379 > davidse@americantool.com ycasey@golinharris.com > > Sawing Through Adversity, No. 1 Crew Chief Paul Andrews Takes Home > IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors > > > VERNON HILLS ... Continue reading
Thousands of Cadillac Owners and Enthusiasts Converge on GM Renaissance Center Tonight
FOR RELEASE: August 7, 2002 Thousands of Cadillac Owners and Enthusiasts Converge on GM Renaissance Center Tonight Who: More than 1,400 Cadillac owners and enthusiasts from around the world gather to celebrate Cadillac's 100th anniversary and the 75th anniversary of the Cadillac LaSalle. Gary Cowger, president of GM No ... Continue reading
DETROIT - General Motors announced today a major research partnership that ultimately could identify a physiological basis for driver distraction. GM and the Brain Imaging Research Division of the Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine have begun several programs in the transportation Imaging Division of the n ... Continue reading
Fw: Updated USAR Northern Division pts. Standings as of Aug. 4, 2002
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 10:00 PM Subject: Updated USAR Northern Division pts. Standings as of Aug. 4, 2002 North Total Pos. ... Continue reading
Top 3 Divisional Winners from Community Weekly 300 held at Amelia Motor Raceway 8/3/02
Attached are the winners from last night's event held at Amelia Motor Raceway. Next week will be the Decals Unlimited 300 and Limited Heavy will be the featured event. First place will win $150, 2nd place will win $85, and 3rd place will win $65, all based on a minimum 6-kart entry. Flattrack motorcycles will not be on ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Aug. 5, 2002-- Albrecht v. General Motors #LACV307458 The Iowa Supreme Court and Judge Kurt L. Wilke, Webster County Circuit Court, Fort Dodge, Iowa The Iowa Supreme Court entered a precedent-setting opinion July 17, 2002. This opinion clarifies the applicability of Iowa's general Statute of Limitations tollin ... Continue reading
Melissa G. King Named Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Union Acceptance Corporation
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 5, 2002--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced that Melissa G. King has been named senior vice president of human resources, reporting to Lee Ervin, president. This executive position manages all aspects of human resources including recruiting, training, benefits administration and man ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net Gill Makes It Two for Two in the Northern Division Quecreek Miners Attend Race Jennerstown, PA (Aug. 4, 2002) - Bobby Gill returned to the USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division for the second consecutive race in the divisio ... Continue reading
Rand Racing - Watkins Glen advance
short stuff Rand Racing is hoping to repeat its strong performance at Watkins Glen International when it returns for the second Rolex Sports Car Series race this season at the historic New York track. The team finished first and second in the SRPII class at Watkins Glen in June and, more important, notched third and fo ... Continue reading
Standard Register Wins Freightliner Master of Quality Award
DAYTON, Ohio--Aug. 5, 2002--Standard Register , a leading information solutions company that helps companies improve business results by leveraging information, was honored with a 2001 Master of Quality Award from Freightliner LLC. Freightliner, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is a leading truck manufacturer. Its worl ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Aug. 5, 2002--Transbotics Corporation, (OTCBB: TNSB) (www.transbotics.com), formerly NDC Automation, Inc., announced that they have just released sysMAX, a software program created to improve Automatic Guided Vehicle System Performance. In an effort to improve overall performance of their Automatic Gui ... Continue reading
For immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com USAR Set to Return to Lonesome Pine Raceway Food City 250 to Welcome Northern Division Drivers for the First Time Fayetteville, GA (August 5, 2002) - As the 2002 season for the USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern ... Continue reading
> JIMMIE JOHNSON TO DISCUSS ROOKIE SEASON, > OUTLOOK FOR SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO AT THE GLEN > > Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet, will be available this Tuesday for a media teleconference to discuss his rookie season and his outlook for the upcoming Sirisu Satellite Radio ... Continue reading
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BW HealthWire)--Aug. 5, 2002--LEISTER Technologies, LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois announces that they have been successful in laser welding PEEK(TM) (Polyaryletherketone) thermoplastic material, by Victrex USA Inc. PEEK(TM) material has a balance between high temperature mechanical properties, ... Continue reading
Lonesome Pine Raceway USAR Fact Sheet
2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Food City 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #22 of 32 (Northern Division Race #11) WHERE: Lonesome Pine Raceway - Coeburn, VA .3/8- mile, slightly-banked asphalt oval WHEN: Saturday, August 10, 2002 DISTANCE: 250 Laps/90 Miles POSTED AWARDS: $108,500 STARTING FIELD: 32 ... Continue reading
RACINE, Wis.--Aug. 5, 2002--Modine Manufacturing Company today clarified its August 1, 2002 release regarding cooling module business with the Chrysler Group. Modine will begin production of the front-end cooling modules in 2003 for the 2004 model year vehicle. Modine specializes in thermal management, bringing heating ... Continue reading
Pep Boys' Second Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Vcall.com
PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 5, 2002--The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will broadcast its quarterly conference call live on Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The call will be broadcast over the Internet at Broadcast Networks' Vcall website, locate ... Continue reading
SHANE LEWIS TO APPEAR ON RPM 2NIGHT, AUGUST 6TH
SHANE LEWIS TO APPEAR ON RPM 2NGHT, AUGUST 6TH -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- CHARLOTTE, Monday, August 5, 2002 - Shane Lewis of Jupiter, Florida will appear on ESPN2’s highly acclaimed motorsports’ news program, RPM 2Night on Tuesday, August 6th. Lewis, a regular on the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and Grand-Am Cup cir ... Continue reading
Sony Ericsson and Chapman Technologies Sign USD 142M Agreement On Vehicle Telematics
LONDON--Aug. 5, 2002--Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, and Chapman Technologies have signed an USD 142. million agreement to collaborate in the development of an in-vehicle services platform for the ever growing vehicle security and telematics marketplace. The platform will be marketed based on Sony Ericsson's CDMA ... Continue reading
Steeda Mustang Approved For Grand Sport I
Steeda Mustang Approved For Grand Sport I DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 5, 2002) -- Grand American Road Racing Association has approved the 2003 Steeda Q400R Mustang for competition in the Grand Sport I class of the Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series. The class is currently dominated by Chevrolet Corvettes and Porsche GT3 ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Mark R. Turner as Chief Financial Officer
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 5, 2002--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced that Mark R. Turner has been named chief financial officer, reporting directly to Lee Ervin, president. Turner will be responsible for capital management, corporate accounting, compliance and budgeting and treasury functions. Turner brings ... Continue reading
USAR AP Style Results from Jennerstown Speedway
Official Race Results USAR - Hooters ProCup Series Jackaroo Sauces 250 presented by Coca-Cola August 3, 2002 Jennerstown Speedway - Jennerstown, Pennsylvania 1. (6) Bobby Gill, Dalton, GA, Ford, 250, $10,000 2. (7) Mardy Lindley, Taylors, SC, Ford, 250, $6,500 3. (3) Clay Rogers, Mooresville, NC, Ford, 250, $5,000 4. ( ... Continue reading
$5.00 ticket Continues at HMS (I1)
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE For Immediate Release Special $5.00 Ticket Continues at the Hardeeville Motor Speedway on Saturday HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (August 5, 2002) - On Saturday night, August 10th, the Hardeeville Motor Speedway will continue to offer a $5.00 general admission ticket for everyone 12 years of age ... Continue reading
AVX Corporation Files a Complaint Against Cabot Corporation Related to Tantalum Supply Agreement
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.--Aug. 5, 2002--AVX Corporation announced today that it has filed a complaint against Cabot Corporation (Cabot) in the U.S. District Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with respect to its existing supply agreement with Cabot for tantalum powder, ore and wire. AVX uses tantalum materials in the ... Continue reading
Doran Lista Wants Only the Best at The Glen
Doran Lista Wants Only the Best at The Glen DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 2, 2002) -- Doran Lista Racing has posted a stellar season so far in the Rolex Sports Car Series. The current points leader kicked off 2002 by winning the Rolex 24 At Daytona and followed that with victories in Miami and Fontana and second-place fi ... Continue reading
Lexus Promotes Hollywood Bowl Sponsorship with BriteVision Media Coffee Sleeves
SAN FRANCISCO--Aug. 5, 2002-- Just under 100 Southern California Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(R) Locations to Distribute Luxury Automaker's Branded Wraps BriteVision Media, the leading manufacturer of coffee sleeve advertisements, announced today that it is rolling out Lexus/Hollywood Bowl-branded coffee sleeves to one of So ... Continue reading
Melissa G. King Named Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Union Acceptance Corporation
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 5, 2002--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced that Melissa G. King has been named senior vice president of human resources, reporting to Lee Ervin, president. This executive position manages all aspects of human resources including recruiting, training, benefits administration and man ... Continue reading
Reichhold Adds Global Marketing Director for Industrial Applications
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Aug. 5, 2002--Reichhold, Inc. today announced that David Cordova has joined the company as global marketing director for industrial applications within the Global Composites business unit. Cordova is responsible for developing the strategy and driving growth for the company's industrial ap ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Appointment of John M. Eggemeyer as Chairman
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 5, 2002--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") announced today that John M. Eggemeyer has been named chairman of the board and Lee Ervin, who became chief operating officer in September of last year and president in January 2002, has assumed the additional responsibilities of chief executive officer. ... Continue reading
Jeremy Mayfield -- Watkins Glen Preview
<<ole0.bmp>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 JEREMY MAYFIELD NO. 19 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T WATKINS GLEN PREVIEW THOUGHTS ON WATKINS GLEN "I felt like we had a pretty decent run at Sears Point. Road courses can be a little bit of a challenge, but I always seem to do a little better at Watkins Glen. If we c ... Continue reading
Power Technology Introduces a Strategic Business Transformation
LAS VEGAS--Aug. 7, 2002--Power Technology Corporation (OTC BB: PWTC) announces a strategic business transformation. After five years of developing advanced technology from patent to beta testing, Power Technology has laid the necessary ground work to make the transition from research and development to manufacturing an ... Continue reading
Say It Ain't So - Volkswagen Halting U.S. Cabrio Sales
DETROIT, Aug 7 Reuters is reporting that Volkswagen said today that it was ending U.S. sales of the Cabrio, the boxy but beloved two-door ragtop known as the Rabbit Convertible when it made its U.S. debut nearly 25 years ago. A statement from the U.S. arm of Europe's largest carmaker said the last Cabrio built for sale ... Continue reading
New Car review: Volkswagen Passat W8 Sedan
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volkswagen got its start in the American marketplace with the Beetle, but both Volkswagen and the automotive marketplace have changed considerably since those days. The company whose name means ``people's car'' recently introduced the Passat W8, its first luxury car and, at nearly ... Continue reading
Stuttgart Region to Host Fuel Cell Conference
STUTTGART, Germany--Aug. 7, 2002--The Stuttgart Regional Economic Development Corporation will host its second annual "forum f-cell 2002," an international fuel cell conference and exhibition, October 14-15 in Stuttgart. The symposium is a collaborative effort between DaimlerChrysler and the Baden-Wuerttemberg State Mi ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 7, 2002 Southfield, Mich. - Cooler nights, shorter days - a good indication that summer is coming to an end. Soon, more than 52 million children across the nation will go back to school. Especially during this time of year, drivers need to be extra wary and watchful of tykes who may get into harm's ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 7, 2002 DETROIT - The Pontiac-GMC Division of General Motors will be a major contributor of fun and entertainment to the eighth annual Woodward Dream Cruise, taking place Saturday, August 17. Ronny and the Daytonas, the '60s classic rock sensation, will perform their chart-topping hits such as, "(Li ... Continue reading
Today's Important News, Tomorrow
It was Monday, June 3rd, 8 PM Detroit time, 5 PM on the West Coast, midnight in London and the beginning of the next workday in Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei, when this major automotive news story broke: Ford is pulling out of Wingcast, its telematics joint venture, and Qualcomm says it will fold the venture! Whoa! A Monume ... Continue reading
Today's Important News, Tomorrow
It was Monday, June 3rd, 8 PM Detroit time, 5 PM on the West Coast, midnight in London and the beginning of the next workday in Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei, when this major automotive news story broke: Ford is pulling out of Wingcast, its telematics joint venture, and Qualcomm says it will fold the venture! Whoa! A Monume ... Continue reading
Fittipaldi To Drive For Petty In 2004
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002 Ray Cooper Petty, Fittipaldi, Julow Teleconference Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 KYLE PETTY (CEO Petty Enterprises, Driver No. 45 Sprint Dodge Intrepid R/T) Petty announced Wednesday that 31-year-old CART driver Christian Fittipaldi would drive a Petty Enterpris ... Continue reading
ENRG Opens $2.5MM Natural Gas Fueling Station for Foothill Transit
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Aug. 7, 2002--ENRG, North America's leader in clean transportation, has opened a state-of-the-art CNG fueling station with a total capacity exceeding 2,100 gallons per hour as part of a long-term agreement as the natural gas fuel provider for Foothill Transit. The station was completed on time at a ... Continue reading
Woodward Dream Cruise 2002 With Video
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2002/08/06/2002080 6ML6117/08CH02-0086_V_T1.wmv CLICK4VIDEO August 2002 (Newstream) -- More than one and a half million people are heading to what's billed as the world's largest one-day car cruise... Detroit's summertime tribute to the machines that built this town is a celebration of c ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems and Ford Power Products Unveil the World's First Hydrogen Generator Set
DEARBORN, Mich.--Aug. 7, 2002--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) and Ford Power Products, the powertrain sales office of Ford Motor Company, today jointly introduced and demonstrated Ballard's Ecostar(TM) hydrogen generator set ("genset"), the world's first hydrogen fueled internal combustion engine driven genset. The Ec ... Continue reading
AutoInfo, Inc. Reports Revenue Increase of 218% and Record Profits for the Second Quarter
BOCA RATON, Fla.--Aug. 7, 2002--AutoInfo, Inc. (OTCBB:AUTO) today announced results of its operations for the six and three month ended June 30, 2002. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company reported gross revenues of $8.3 million as compared with $3.3 million for the prior year period. Net revenues (gross ... Continue reading
GENEVA--Aug. 7, 2002-- Two versions of NPN power transistor serve in a wide range of applications STMicroelectronics today announced the STSA851 and STN851, two versions of a low-voltage power bipolar transistor that features high current-gain characteristics, very low collector-to-emitter saturation voltage, and fast ... Continue reading
40 AND STILL COUNTING! ... FEATHERLITE ENTRIES FOR SAT.
Featherlite Southwest Series NASCAR Touring Division Roster Irwindale Speedway, August 10, 2002 Numerical Car Driver Sponsor Hometown Crew Chief 2 Craig Raudman Ted Davidson Equipment Sales/Melos Gas & Gear Chevrolet Bakersfield, Calif. Dan Smith 5 Joe Herold Quality Chevorlet/Nelson & Nelson Race Cars Chevrolet Poway, ... Continue reading
Microsoft Names Lizabeth Chimenti to Position of Automotive Industry Manager
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 7 Microsoft Corporation today announced the appointment of Lizabeth Chimenti to the newly created position of Automotive Industry Manager. "Liz will help to define the new position with her comprehensive understanding of the issues that the automotive industry faces along with her expertise in h ... Continue reading
THE STRAIGHT SKINNY ON THE "TOUR" FOR SATURDAY ... SELLOUT EXPECTED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2002 FEATHERLITE SOUTHWEST SERIES RACE FACTS & NOTES OF INTEREST WHAT: AUTO CLUB “150” Featherlite Southwest Series, NASCAR Touring Race No. 11 of 14 WHERE: Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale, Calif. 1/2-Mile Paved WHEN: Saturday, August 10, 2002 -- 8:30 p.m. PST DISTANCE: 150 Laps/75Miles ... Continue reading
Mazda May Boost Output Capacity For Atenza To Meet Demand
TOKYO -Dow Jones reported that Mazda Motor Corp. may boost its production capacity for the "Atenza" sports sedan to meet stronger-than-expected demand for the product launched in May, the company's top executive said Wednesday. y is mulling ways to boost its capacity for the Atenza at its plant in western Japan. The ca ... Continue reading
Mazda returns to subcompact race with new Demio
By TOKYO, Aug 7 Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that It may not be as cute as Nissan's "March" or have the pizzazz of Toyota's "ist". But the fully remodelled Demio subcompact could be Mazda Motor Corp's ticket back into Japan's red-hot market for small cars after years of trailing its imitators and give it ... Continue reading
Toyota launches redesigned Prius with better fuel efficiency
Wednesday, August 7, 2002 NAGOYA — Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday released its remodeled Prius hybrid car, which it claims is the world's most fuel-efficient mass-production passenger car. The new Prius, which can carry five people, can travel 31 kilometers per liter of fuel, compared with 29 km for the previous mo ... Continue reading
Toyota Q1 profit up 35 pct on U.S. sales, yen
TOKYO, Aug 7 Edwina Gibbs writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp, Japan's largest automaker, reported a powerful jump in profits for the first quarter on Wednesday, helped by a robust performance in the United States and a soft yen. m a year earlier to 394.52 billion yen ($3.26 billion). The result was wel ... Continue reading
Alcoa CEO and CFO Certify Company's Financial Statements
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 7, 2002--Alcoa Inc. announced that its Chairman and CEO, Alain Belda, and Executive Vice President and CFO, Rick Kelson, signed and submitted sworn statements today to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) affirming the SEC filings made by the company in 2002. "Alcoa has long had in place s ... Continue reading
Low-Voltage Power Bipolar Transistor from STMicroelectronics
GENEVA--Aug. 7, 2002-- STMicroelectronics today announced the STSA851 and STN851, two versions of a low-voltage power bipolar transistor that features high current-gain characteristics, very low collector-to-emitter saturation voltage, and fast switching speed. Both versions are aimed at emergency lighting and automoti ... Continue reading
Navistar Rings NYSE Bell to Mark Its Centennial Anniversary
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 Members of Navistar International Corporation's office of the chairman today rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to mark the company's centennial year in 2002. With John R. Horne, chairman and chief executive officer, on the podium above the trading floor were Robert C. Lannert, vice c ... Continue reading
British carmakers see record 2002 sales as July's numbers grow
August 7, 2002 BY JAMES REGAN BLOOMBERG LONDON, UK: James Regan writing for Bloomberg news reported that new car sales in Britain will probably reach a record in 2002 after rising 13 percent in July as price cuts, lower interest rates and more models attracted buyers, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said ... Continue reading
Ford may supply engines to Jordan F1 team, Jackie Stewart says
August 6, 2002 LONDON UK; Bloomberg News Reports that Ford Motor Co.,owner of the Jaguar Formula One team, probably will supply rival team Jordan with engines, said Jackie Stewart, a Jaguar director. "There's every reason to believe there will be an official supplier relationship with Jordan," Stewart said in an interv ... Continue reading
Ex-Mazda President "Car Guy" Matsuda Who Believed In Rotary Engine Dies
Mon Aug 5, 5:09 AM ET TOKYO - Kohei Matsuda, former president of Mazda Motor Corp. and owner of the Japanese professional baseball club Hiroshima Toyo Carp, has died of stomach cancer. He was 80. Matsuda died July 10 at Keio Gijuku University Hospital in Tokyo, Hiroshima Toyo Carp spokesman Hirokazu Yamamoto said Monda ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 7 -- ALG's annual Residual Value Awards honor those vehicles in each segment predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price. This year ALG added awards for the brand with the highest predicted resale value of all industry and luxury vehicles. The awards are arrived at aft ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Aug. 7, 2002--Ceradyne, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Joel Moskowitz's presentation on Thursday, August 8, at Adams, Harkness & Hill's 22nd Annual Summer Seminar at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, has been changed from 8 a.m. EDT to 4:30 p.m. EDT. Moskowitz's 20-minute present ... Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Aug. 7, 2002--Thirty-one FedEx Freight truck drivers from 21 states have earned the honor of competing at the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) 2002 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Milwaukee on Aug. 13-17. Collectively, the FedEx Freight team of professionals has 378 years of accident ... Continue reading
Philips Electronics to Sell Its Communication, Security and Imaging Business to Bosch
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands and OTTOBRUNN, Germany-- Aug. 7, 2002-- Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) and Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch), today announced a preliminary agreement regarding the sale of Philips' business unit Communication, Security & Imaging (CSI). Completion of the transaction, which is subject ... Continue reading
All Wheel Engineering Helps teamSMR Find Hidden Speed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2002 All Wheel Engineering Helps teamSMR Find Hidden Speed Martinez, CA: Sheehan Motor Racing has been working closely with All Wheel Engineering, LLC over the past year and a half to increase the performance of their USTCC Subaru WRX racecar. In addition to using the popular Kartboy prod ... Continue reading
Contact: Amy Hunerberg Ultra/Evernham Motorsports (704) 662-8655 (office) (704) 577-9456 (mobile) ahunerberg@vnet.net Casey Atwood Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen Advance Watkins Glen International No. 7 Sirius Satellite Radio Dodge Intrepid R/T Watkins Glen International Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen 1:00 p.m. ... Continue reading
CARLSBAD, Calif.--Aug. 6, 2002--U.S. Microbics Inc. (OTCBB:BUGS) announced today that it has entered into a bilateral Letter Of Intent with Majestic SAFE-T-PRODUCTS Ltd. (MSPL) whereby BUGS will spin-off 70 percent of a newly-formed subsidiary to MSPL in a tax-free exchange for 30 percent ownership of MSPL. BUGS have r ... Continue reading
Freedom Motorcycles Inc. Announces Merger With lowestbids.com.
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 6, 2002--Freedom Motorcycles Inc. (OTC:FMCY) announced that it has entered into a reverse merger agreement with lowestbids.com which owns the .1web network (dot one web). The .1web network consists of Webwide I.S.P. offering unlimited monthly internet access for $8.95 or lower, Webwide Auctions, a rea ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Point Standings as of Aug. 3, 2002
Hales Corners Speedway Points 08-13-2002 UMP Late Model Name Car # 08-03-YTD 1 Sievert, Bret 5 6975 2 Scheffler, Russ 74 5850 3 Specht, Scott 99 5630 4 Carlson, Chris C-12 4605 5 Scheffler, Rick 15 4330 6 Dolhun, T.J. 01 4075 7 Sorce, Dan 14 3690 8 Rezutek, Bill 8-R 3320 9 Watson, Jim 00 3220 10 Scheffler, George 10 27 ... Continue reading
Sirius is Ready to "Race 'n Roll"
Contact: Yancey Casey Golin/Harris International (847) 722-6715 "WHAT TO SEE AND DO AT THE GLEN" This weekend, Sirius is gearing up for a great performance at New York's famed Thunder Road, Watkins Glen International Rhythm of the Road Tour Hours Friday, Rhythm of the Road Tour, Infield Location, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat ... Continue reading
Thermal Energy International Inc.: $5,000,000 Equity Line of Credit Investment Secured
OTTAWA--Aug. 6, 2002--Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSX Venture Exchange:TMG) (www.tse-cdnx.com) is pleased to announce that the Company has executed an agreement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP (or CORNELL) that provides the Company with a $5,000,000 Equity Line Of Credit investment. Under the terms of the agre ... Continue reading
ADESA Golden Gate Opens New Site in Tracy
TRACY, Calif.--Aug. 6, 2002--ADESA Corp., North America's fastest growing wholesale vehicle remarketing network, opened its doors to the new ADESA Golden Gate today. The new location in Tracy, Calif. is housed between Interstate 205 and 580, in the heart of the business triangle formed by the San Francisco Bay Area, Sa ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--Aug. 6, 2002-- 4th Quarter Earnings Per Share Up 31% to $1.06 4th Quarter Net Income Up 35% to $96.5 Million Quarterly Loan Originations Up 25% to $2.4 Billion AMERICREDIT CORP. today announced record net income of $96.5 million, or $1.06 per share, for its fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2002, ... Continue reading
Featherlite Southwest Series, NASCAR Touring Irwindale Speedway Fact Sheet 8/10/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2002 FEATHERLITE SOUTHWEST SERIES RACE FACTS & NOTES OF INTEREST WHAT: AUTO CLUB “150” Featherlite Southwest Series, NASCAR Touring Race No. 11 of 14 WHERE: Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale, Calif. 1/2-Mile Paved WHEN: Saturday, August 10, 2002 -- 8:30 p.m. PST DISTANCE: 150 Laps/75Miles POSTED A ... Continue reading
Fw: REVISED- Round three at Jennerstown Speedway for JFco Motorsports
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tysinger Promo" <tysingerpromo@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2002 3:44 PM Subject: REVISED- Round three at Jennerstown Speedway for JFco Motorsports > > > For Immediate Release > > > Tysinger Promotions, Inc. > (910) 481-0768 > www.tysingerpromotions.com > > > > Round three ... Continue reading
GM Schedules Conference Call Of Meeting With Automotive Securities Analysts
FOR RELEASE: August 6, 2002 GM Schedules Conference Call Of Meeting With Automotive Securities Analysts DETROIT - General Motors will host a live telephone conference call associated with its invitation-only annual ride-and-drive activity with institutional investors and automotive securities analysts Thursday, August ... Continue reading
Media Alert - Chase Montgomery
MEDIA ALERT Who: ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Chase Montgomery, #27 Montgomery Motorsports Chevrolet Monte Carlo What: Fundraiser/Barbeque When: Wednesday August 7, 2002 / 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: Nashville Ronald McDonald House ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie of the Year contender and Mt. Juliet, TN, resident Chase Montgomery is ... Continue reading
SEMA Media Release correction: New Sections... SEMA Show
In a media release sent yesterday, titled New Sections Will Help Buyers Work the SEMA Show Efficiently, Peter MacGillivray was incorrectly identified. Peter Mac Gillivray is SEMA vice president of sales and marketing. To view the entire press release, please visit www.sema.org/press or contact: Lisa Guth Consumer/Publi ... Continue reading
Superior Wheels Awarded 2003 Dodge Dakota and Durango Wheel Programs
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Aug. 7, 2002--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been named aluminum road wheel supplier for the 2003 model year Dodge Dakota light truck and Dodge Durango SUV. Production shipments for both of these models have already begun. "It's always gratifying to win new busines ... Continue reading
FAN ACTIVITIES ADD EXCITEMENT TO CART GRAND PRIX OF MID-OHIO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com <mailto:rwhite@midohio.com> ABUNDANT FAN ACTIVITES ADD INTEREST, EXCITEMENT TO CART GRAND PRIX OF MID-OHIO DUBLIN, Ohio (August 6, 2002) - Two-hundred-mile-per-hour Champ Car competition will attract thousands of racing fans to Mid-Ohio Spor ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX factsheet, Nashville
Continually updated ARCA RE/MAX Series Nashville entry lists, news & notes at arcaracing.com; and thanks, Don Radebaugh NASHVILLE FACTSHEET PLUS....... RACE: Waste Management 200, 8-9-02 TRACK: Nashville Superspeedway, 1.33-mile concrete oval LOCATION: Nashville, TN DISTANCE: 151 laps, 200 miles SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: ... Continue reading
Featherlite Southwest Series, NASCAR Touring Irwindale Speedway Pre-Entry List
Featherlite Southwest Series NASCAR Touring Division Roster Irwindale Speedway, August 10, 2002 Numerical Car Driver Sponsor Hometown Crew Chief 1 2 Craig Raudman Ted Davidson Equipment Sales/Melos Gas & Gear Chevrolet Bakersfield, Calif. Dan Smith 2 5 Joe Herold Quality Chevorlet/Nelson & Nelson Race Cars Chevrolet Po ... Continue reading
Unveiling and Demonstration of Ballard's Breakthrough Power Generation System Today.
DEARBORN, Mich.--Aug. 7, 2002--Ballard Power (TSX:BLD.TO) WHO: Firoz Rasul Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ballard Power Systems Ross Witschonke Vice President and General Manager, Ballard Power Systems Electric Drives & Power Conversion Division John Engler Governor, State of Michigan Carl Levin Senator, U.S. Se ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone IRL Kentucky 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 Belterra Casino Indy 300 - August 10-11, 2002 - Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Kentucky Speedway - Sparta, Ken. - 1.5-Mile Tri-Oval Round 12 of 15 on the 2002 Indy Racing League **Felipe G ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Provides Earnings Guidance for Second Half of 2002
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--Aug. 6, 2002--Tower Automotive, Inc. provided earnings and revenue guidance today for the second half of 2002 that is in line with current consensus estimates. In addition, Tower has announced a significant new frame award for a small pick-up and sport utility vehicle to be produced globally by Nis ... Continue reading
Nissan - "Trial Lawyers and Activist Groups Distort 1994-Early 1995 Nissan Altima Safety Record"
GARDENA, Calif., August 6 -- Today, Nissan North America, Inc., responds to inaccurate claims made by trial lawyers and an activist group about the safety of the 1994-early 1995 Altima passenger-side airbag system. ADVERTISEMENT recalling a recall of the passenger-side airbags in 1994-early 1995 Altimas, despite its pr ... Continue reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF TUESDAY NASCAR WINSTON CUP TELECONFERENCE WITH JERRY NADEAU AND GREG STEADMAN
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, Ray Cooper Watkins Glen International Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 Sirius Satellite Radio at The Glen Advance Material. HIGHLIGHTS OF TUESDAY NASCAR WINSTON CUP TELECONFERENCE WITH JERRY NADEAU AND GREG STEADMAN NOTE: Nadeau started third and finished sixth in l ... Continue reading
WATKINS GLEN -- A WELCOME SIGHT FOR DEFENDING CHAMPION JEFFY GORDON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com WATKINS GLEN -- A WELCOME SIGHT FOR DEFENDING CHAMPION GORDON WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - It's been 4,069 left turns since NASCAR's all-time road course winner last made a right in Sonoma, and Jeff Gordon is ready to make some ... Continue reading
Contact: Yancey Casey Team Lowe's Racing (847) 722-6715 ycasey@golinharris.com JOHNSON LOOKS TO CAPTURE LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE AT "THUNDER ROAD" Rookie plans for constructive run at Watkins Glen International WATKINS GLEN, NY (August 6, 2002) - Rookie sensation Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvemen ... Continue reading
American Company to Produce High-Quality, Handcrafted Production Bikes for Discerning Enthusiasts
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 6, 2002--Freedom Motorcycles Inc. (OTC: FMCY) announced today the acquisition of the registered Norton trademarks for North America pursuant to a license and acquisition agreement with Global Coin Inc., of Vancouver. Norton is a motorcycle brand of British racing heritage recognized worldwide. Even th ... Continue reading
Study: New Ranking Finds U.S. Cars Lacking in Resale Value
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, Ed garsten writing for the AP reported that U.S. carmakers fared poorly Tuesday in a first-ever ranking of auto resale values, with European and Japanese brands expected to keep more of their worth as used cars. An incentives war being waged by the U.S. car dealers may be contributing to the problem, ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
