Near-Zero Emission Engines ... On Gasoline?
Results of Groundbreaking Study of Extremely Low Emission Vehicles To be Released; Panel of Experts to Discuss Findings RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 20 -- The University of California, Riverside (UCR) will release the latest significant findings of its Study of Extremely Low Emission Vehicles (SELEV) program on Wednesday, S ... Continue reading
Master of Cylinders - 20 Years Later
Jonathan Fahey submitted this story for Forbes: "After 20 years of hibernation, engines that can shift on the fly from eight cylinders to four and back again are rumbling awake. On a recent ten-minute drive near a General Motors site in the stop-and-go suburbs of Pontiac, Mich., a prototype pickup truck switched from e ... Continue reading
CASCAR - Point Standings & Kawartha Wrap
CASCAR Super Series For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / August 21, 2002 Don Thomson is in the driver's seat heading to the 'Great Canadian Race Weekend' LONDON, ON - Defending CASCAR Super Series champion Don Thomson Jr. did everything he could on Sunday afternoon at Kawartha S ... Continue reading
2003 Mercury Marauder Base price: $34,495 Price as tested: $35,045 EPA mileage: 17 city/23 highway By Des Toups Huge and menacing in shimmering black, the Mercury Marauder -- a name resurrected from the 1960s applied to a sedan that dates to the 1970s -- aims to recapture the glory of big honkin' American iron. As a tr ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Expects To Rate Household Automotive Trust 2002-2 'AAA'
NEW YORK--Aug. 22, 2002--Fitch Ratings expects to rate Household Automotive Trust 2002-2 asset-backed notes as follows: --$255,000,000 class A-1 1.76% money market notes 'F1+'; --$345,000,000 class A-2 2.15% notes 'AAA'; --$313,000,000 class A-3 2.84% notes 'AAA'; --$287,000,000 floating class A-4 notes 'AAA'. The 2002 ... Continue reading
Microtune Victorious in Markman Hearing Against Broadcom
PLANO, Texas--Aug. 22, 2002-- Recent ruling strengthens Microtune's patent infringement lawsuit Microtune(R), Inc. announced that it obtained a favorable ruling today in its patent infringement lawsuit against Broadcom Corporation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division. ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Aug. 22, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that its subsidiary, Pierce Manufacturing Inc., is the first fire apparatus manufacturer to be certified to meet the newest ISO 9001:2000 standards. Less than two percent of the nearly 40,000 companies currently certified by the International Organ ... Continue reading
RDO Equipment Co. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results; Expands Stock Repurchase Program
FARGO, N.D.--Aug. 22, 2002--RDO Equipment Co. today reported the Company's results of operations for the second quarter of its 2003 fiscal year. For the three months ended July 31, 2002, the Company reported net income of $1,333,000, $0.10 per diluted share, compared to $478,000, $0.04 per share, for the same period in ... Continue reading
The following is information regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. . If you have any questions about this release, please contact Mary Ann Sabo or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500 or mail@lambert-edwards.com <mailto:mail@lambert-edwards.com> . Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <?xml:namespace pre ... Continue reading
Actuant Announces New Program Win - Chrysler PT Cruiser
MILWAUKEE--Aug. 22, 2002--Actuant Corporation announced today that it has been awarded a contract to produce the actuation system for the PT Cruiser convertible. EDSCHA Cabrio-Dach Systeme GmbH, the roof system supplier on this Chrysler platform, awarded the contract. Production is scheduled to begin in the fall of 200 ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Introduces New Rescue Vehicle, Fire Truck Cab
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 22 Spartan Motors, Inc.and its subsidiaries will introduce a new rescue vehicle and fire truck cab, and display some of their latest emergency vehicle innovations during the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Conference and Exhibition, which begins tomorrow in Kansas City, Mo. The Charlotte, Mich.-b ... Continue reading
Advanced Transportation Merger with ZAP
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 While visiting customers in Manhattan, veteran automotive entrepreneur Steven Schneider laid out plans for ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAPZ - News) and its recent reorganization and merger with his Company, Voltage Vehicles, which he founded three years ago to market advanced transportation. ZAP finalize ... Continue reading
Pricing on New 2003 M45 V8-Powered Performance Sport Sedan
GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 22 -- Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced pricing on the all-new 2003 M45, performance sport sedan, which is set to go on sale October 4 at 158 Infiniti dealers nationwide. The rear-wheel drive M45, with its standard 340-horsepower V8 engine, 5-speed automa ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Signs New Agreement With Volvo Truck Australia
PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 22 - Exide Technologies has been selected as the exclusive battery supplier to Volvo Truck Australia. Exide Technologies (OTC Bulletin Board: EXDTQ - News) is a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions. Volvo Truck Australia, a fully owned subsidiary of AB Volvo and Volvo Global Trucks, ... Continue reading
Ford Settles Dispute With Local Entrepreneur Over Web Names
DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. and a local entrepreneur have reached a settlement over two Internet domain names -- fordfield.com and fordfield.net. In 1999 and 2000, Michael Ouellette secured the Internet addresses as well as the corporation name Ford Field Inc. for his small T-shirt and grass-seed business in Troy. Now wi ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for 2003 Camry Sedan, Prius, RAV4, and Highlander
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 22 - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced 2003 manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the Camry sedan, Prius gas/electric hybrid sedan, RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), and the Highlander mid-size SUV, which arrive at dealer showrooms on August 24. All four ... Continue reading
George L. Miles Jr. Elected to Harley-Davidson Board of Directors
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 22 George L. Miles, Jr., 60, president and chief executive officer of WQED Pittsburgh, has been elected to the Harley-Davidson, Inc. Board of Directors, Jeffrey L. Bleustein, chairman and chief executive of Harley-Davidson announced today. WQED Pittsburgh is the public broadcaster for southwestern Penns ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Prices on Four 2003 Models
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 22 -- Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2003 LS 430 and ES 300 luxury sedans, the SC 430 hardtop convertible, and the LX 470 premium luxury utility vehicle, which receives new features and revised styling for the new model year. The LX 470 has been given ... Continue reading
TRW Unveils Industry-First Occupant Size Vision System
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 22 TRW has announced that it is developing a revolutionary interior vision system with the capability to accurately sense occupant size and position and deliver real-time reactions to protect passengers. "One of the biggest challenges facing the occupant safety industry today is the new FMVSS 208 r ... Continue reading
China's Jiangling Motors H1 net surges 85 pct
SHANGHAI, Aug 23 Reuters reported that China's Jiangling Motors Co Ltd of which Ford Motor Co owns nearly 30 percent, said on Friday its first-half net profit surged 85 percent year as sales of its minivans and light trucks hit a record. Lower costs also helped net profit rise to 130 million yuan ($16 million), Jiangli ... Continue reading
Chrysler Recalls Sebring Convertibles
DETROIT Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler group said on Thursday it has recalled 88,000 Chrysler Sebring convertibles -- 1996 and 1997 models -- because the throttle could stick and possibly result in a crash. The recall includes Sebrings with a 2.5-liter, six-cylinder engine. The U.S. National Highwa ... Continue reading
Porsche Unveils the Cayenne and Officially Opens its New Factory
ATLANTA, Aug. 22 -- On Tuesday, Federal German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, revealed Porsche's Cayenne sport utility vehicle during the inauguration of the company's new production facility in Leipzig, Germany. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce plc Interim Results 2002; Results in Line with Guidance
LONDON, Aug. 22 -- "We have today announced results for the first half of 2002 in line with earlier guidance. We have a balanced business portfolio, strong market positions as evidenced by our record order intake, a growing aftermarket and a lower cost base. "The business has continued to perform as predicted. Average ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team Confirms Montoya for '03 and '04
BMW WilliamsF1 Team Confirms Montoya for Œ03 & Œ04 Oxford, UK; the BMW WilliamsF1 Team today confirmed that Juan Pablo MontoyaŒs contract with the team has been extended for a further two seasons until the end of 2004. Team principal and WilliamsF1 Managing Director, Frank Williams said, "Juan is an outs ... Continue reading
Cadillac Releases First Photo Of 2004 SRX
FOR RELEASE: August 21, 2002 Cadillac Releases First Photo Of 2004 SRX DETROIT, Mich. -- Cadillac released a photo today of its all-new luxury utility, the SRX, due out mid next year as a 2004 model. Designed to fit a new place in the Cadillac portfolio between its luxury sedans and full-size SUVs, the SRX will offer a ... Continue reading
MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM ANNOUNCES CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
M02006 Thursday, August 22, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Mederski Phone: (614) 856-2222 x1177 E-mail: mmederski@motorcyclemuseum.org MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM ANNOUNCES CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum has announced the First Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Mu ... Continue reading
Daytona Prototype News & Notes
Brumos Adds Borkowski to Daytona Prototype Lineup JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 22, 2002) -- Brumos Porsche Racing recently announced that Mike Borkowski has signed with the team to drive the #59 Porsche-powered FABCAR Daytona Prototype during the 2003 Rolex Sports Car Series season. He will partner with David Donahue in ... Continue reading
2002 Belgian Grand Prix Preview
Honda F1 Press Information PREVIEW Belgian Grand Prix, 30 August – 1 September 2002 ------------------------------------------------ Honda and its partner teams, Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda and DHL Jordan Honda, will arrive at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit next weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix, the 14th round of t ... Continue reading
AAA Makes Back to School Fashion Statement
WASHINGTON--Aug. 22, 2002--Coming to a school near you, AAA, founder of the School Safety Patrol Program, introduces "'Lectric Lime" as the new color for the school safety patrol fall fashion line. "The decision to switch from the traditional orange to this new eye-catching color, as much as the students love it, was p ... Continue reading
Total GM N.A. Car and Truck Weekly Production
FOR RELEASE: August 22, 2002 Total U.S. Passenger Car 33,782 Total U.S. Truck 49,642 Total Canada Passenger Car 13,387 Total Canada Truck 7,012 Total N.A. Car and Truck 114,268 North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of Aug. 26, 2002 Mon8/26 Tue8/27 Wed8/28 Thu8/29 Fri8/30 Sat/Sun8/31 - 9/1 Approx. # of Emp ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE August 20, 2002 "PETRO EXPRESS adds "Fuel to the Fire", within Clay Rogers". Racing Promotions & Marketing (RPM) is pleased to announce that PETRO EXPRESS Convenient Stores has signed as the "Primary Marketing Partner" for the remainder of 2002 USAR HOOTERS Pro Cup Season, with Clay Rogers. In addition, P ... Continue reading
Ansoft Corporation First Quarter Results
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 21, 2002--Ansoft Corporation today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2003 ended July 31, 2002. Revenue for the first quarter totaled $9.3 million, a decrease of 17% compared to $11.2 million reported in the previous fiscal year's first quarter. Net loss for the first quarter w ... Continue reading
SEMA Show Launches Performance Marine Pavilion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 SEMA SHOW LAUNCHES PERFORMANCE MARINE PAVILION DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2002) - The boats are coming to the 2002 SEMA Show scheduled for landlocked Las Vegas from Tuesday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. ... Continue reading
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