American Suzuki Sales Are Up Six Percent Over August 2001
BREA, Calif., Sept. 4 -- Bolstered by strong Aerio sales, an industry-leading warranty and zero percent financing, American Suzuki sold 6,166 vehicles in August, a six percent increase over August 2001 sales.The Aerio sedan and SX, the small sedan and cross-over models that are redefining what consumers can expect from ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Industry Challenges Congress to Take 'Path Forward'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- A coalition of 26 leading fuel cell companies spanning 17 states and a leading environmental organization presented the Bush Administration and Congress with a report today answering the Congressional call for a national fuel cell and hydrogen strategy. The report, titled "Fuel Cells and Hydrogen ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 5 -- Prices for the all-new 2003 Honda Accord line-up, with added standard features including anti-lock brakes, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel and more powerful, more fuel efficient engines, will increase an average of 1.37 percent or $293 on sales weighted basis, American Honda Motor Co. ... Continue reading
Guest Editorial From Jerry Flint Forbes.com September 5, 2002: In August, the U.S. auto and light truck sales rate shot up 13% from last year. General Motors was ahead 18% and every carmaker but Volkswagen and Isuzu showed unit sales gains from the year-ago month. The industry's total sales for eight months are ahead o ... Continue reading
MTV Stardom Awaits Aspiring Motorheads; Cast Calling at Gulf Greyhound Park in Houston
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 5 MTV and DaimlerChrysler's Dodge division are putting the pedal to the metal -- literally -- to find 15 personalities with the "drive" and the talent to be stars on the newest MTV reality-based show, "MTV Fast Enuff Challenge." A casting call will take place at Gulf Greyhound Park in Houston ... Continue reading
GM Powertrain to Debut New Hydra-Matic 5-Speed -2004 Cadillac XLR and SRX
FOR RELEASE: September 5, 2002 GM Powertrain to Debut New Hydra-Matic 5-Speed2004 Cadillac XLR and SRX to Showcase GM's Most Technologically Advanced TransmissionWARREN, Mich. - GM Powertrain's new Hydra-Matic 5L50-E 5-speed automatic transmission, developed to manage the high torque and horsepower of the next-generati ... Continue reading
Accident Prevention Signs Agreement With European Group For Expansion of Marketplace
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--Sept. 5, 2002-- Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:ACPL) announces that yesterday the Company signed an agreement with AST Sarl. This agreement was signed for the sole purpose of furthering the ongoing and constant sales channels of the APP On Board Recorder throughout Europe and expanding ... Continue reading
Wescast To Supply Manifolds For Future Chrysler Group Engines
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Sept. 5, 2002--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.A) announced today it has been chosen by Chrysler to supply cast and machined iron exhaust manifolds for 2004 model year 4.7L engine programs. For the past several years, Wescast has been supplying Chrysler with exhaust manifold castings for this progr ... Continue reading
Chevy IRL: Gordon Backs Hornish
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Jeff Gordon Is Sam's Man in the Pits CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2002 -- When Sam Hornish Jr. continues his quest for a second Indy Racing League championship this weekend in the Delphi Indy 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, he'll have the supp ... Continue reading
-- WHO: Acura is bringing the sultry sounds of Jewel, one of today's most popular recording artists, to the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area for an intimate evening of acoustic music. WHAT: Through the "Acura Presents Jewel: An Acoustic Evening" concert, the luxury automobile maker will present a special invitation- only eve ... Continue reading
Auteo Media Announces the Final Results of the Self-Tender Offer
SEATTLE--Sept. 5, 2002--Auteo Media, Inc. (OTCBB:AUTM), announced today the final results of the Offer to purchase the outstanding shares of its common stock that expired at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time August 29, 2002. Pursuant to the Offer, based upon a report from the Depositary for the Offer, Auteo Media accepte ... Continue reading
BattleBots Competitor Receives ALGOR Simulation Software Grant
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 5, 2002--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, announced that it has provided a software grant to Team JAMS, a participant in Comedy Central's popular BattleBots(R) competition. BattleBots, which airs on Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Comedy Central, features robot ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Sept. 5, 2002--The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of e-business software and services to the automotive retail market, has renewed its partnership with Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc., (MMSA) as a preferred Mitsubishi Web Site provider, the company announced today. MMSA Retailers will have access t ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--Sept. 5, 2002--StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=pz ) makes these stock evaluations for the short term: Wyeth - Underperform Mercury Interactive - Outperform General Motors - Underperform AT&T Wireless Services - Outperform American Express - Outperform WHAT THESE R ... Continue reading
Acura Presents Jewel: An Acoustic Evening'
--Acura WHO: Acura is bringing the fans to the music through the 'Acura Present Jewel: An Acoustic Evening' event. A select number of lucky Atlanta music fans will win a trip for two to Fort Lauderdale for an intimate evening of acoustic music by Jewel, one of today's most popular recording artists. WHAT: Through the ' ... Continue reading
FormScape Adds New Software Partner to their Channel
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Sept. 5, 2002--FormScape(R), the enterprise information delivery company, today announced that MSS Technologies, Inc. has joined FormScape's Channel Partner Program as a Software Partner. MSS Technologies will provide project management and implementation services to purchasers of FormScap ... Continue reading
Mont-Tremblant Media Day Features Open-Cockpit Prototype Rides
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Mont-Tremblant Media Day Features Open-Cockpit Prototype Rides on Newly Renovated Racetrack What: Grand American Road Racing Association and Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant will host a Media Day to kick off the 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant weekend. In addition to driver interviews and the chance to ... Continue reading
2002 Chevy Bel Air Concept Car To Pace Route 66 Rendezvous
FOR RELEASE: September 5, 2002 It's Sexy, Curvaceous, Has Its Top Down... And Headed To San Bernardino! Breakthrough 2002 Chevy Bel Air Concept Car To Pace Route 66 Rendezvous, September 19-22 SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - Something sexy and curvaceous with its sporty top down is expected to turn hundreds of thousands of he ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS With its combination of SUV-like styling and ground clearance, all-wheel drive, and carlike ride and handling, the original Forester has been very successful for Subaru. But Subaru knows better than to sit on its laurels. The Forester was an early entry in the ``crossover'' car-lik ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Improved Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2003
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 5 Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today announced results for the first quarter of fiscal 2003, ended July 28, 2002. The Company reported a first quarter net loss of $1.5 million o ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Four More Dealerships
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 5 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced today that it has acquired or entered into agreements to acquire four additional dealerships. The four additional dealerships have combined annual revenues of approximately $200 million. Acquisition of one of the four dealerships, Stone Mountain Chevrolet, ha ... Continue reading
Auto Insurance Prices Nationwide Have Risen More Than 10% Annually Since 2000
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 5 InsWeb Corp. insurance today introduced the InsWeb Auto Insurance Index. The InsWeb Auto Insurance Index is designed to identify and track general pricing trends of personal auto insurance sold through the Internet. The Index suggests that as of the second quarter of 2002, prices for auto in ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies to Develop Low Cost Fully Integrated High Performance Vehicle Propulsion
GOLDEN, Colo., Sept. 5 UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a fully integrated 30kW electric propulsion system designed to be manufactured at low cost. The new propulsion system will feature a sine wave controller fully integrated into the motor ho ... Continue reading
Fontaine Appointed CIO and General Manager, Information Technology For Mercedes-Benz USA
MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 5 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the appointment of Astrid Fontaine to general manager, information technology at the company's Montvale, N.J. headquarters, effective immediately. In her new position, Fontaine will be MBUSA's chief information officer responsible for IT strategy and managi ... Continue reading
Automotive Suppliers to Take Their Case to Washington, D.C.; MEMA Fly-in Scheduled for October 1
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 5 -- Automotive supplier executives will travel to the nation's capital on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to communicate the hardships they are experiencing due to the Bush administration's steel safeguard program (Section 201). The fly-in is being hosted by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Ass ... Continue reading
FORT WRIGHT, Ky. & CHICAGO--Sept. 5, 2002-- Car-Part.com and CCC Information Services Inc. announce a strategic relationship that will make data on millions of recycled automobile parts instantly available to appraisers in collision repair facilities, insurance companies and independent appraisal firms as they write th ... Continue reading
Correction on Car Make in USAR race
All copy editors, Please note that Steven Christian, driver of the #16 Lucas Oil Products entry, was in a Chevrolet during the race. His Ford developed mechanical problems during the race and they switched just before qualifying. ... Continue reading
USAR Fact Sheet for Motordrome Speedway
2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts WHAT: Naturally Fresh Foods 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #26 of 32 (Northern Division Race #13) WHERE: Motordrome Speedway - Smithton, PA .5-mile, semi-banked asphalt oval WHEN: Friday, September 6, 2002 DISTANCE: 250 Laps/125 Miles POSTED AWARDS: $108,300 STARTING FIEL ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Motordrome Welcomes the Hooters ProCup Series Fayetteville, GA - The USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division will close out its regular season when the 3,300-pound stock cars make their first visit to Motordr ... Continue reading
Angelle repeats as U.S. Nationals champion and pads her POWERade points lead
Star Racing Report Post Race Wrap Up Contact: Jon Knapp (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com Angelle repeats as U.S. Nationals champion and pads her POWERade points lead Event: 48th Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Location: Indianapolis Raceway Park, Clermont, IN Date: September 2, 2002 Angelle Savoie and the Star Racing te ... Continue reading
Official Race Results USAR - Hooters ProCup Series Miller Lite 250 Presented by Discount Auto Parts August 31, 2002 USA International Speedway - Lakeland, Florida 1. (1) Jason Sarvis, Myrtle Beach, SC, Chevrolet, 260, $11,000 2. (6) Hal Goodson, Darlington, SC, Chevrolet, 260, $5,500 3. (8) Toby Robertson, Winston-Sale ... Continue reading
Corrected USAR Post Race Story from USA International Speedway
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Sarvis Makes It Two In a Row at USA International Lakeland, FL - For the second consecutive time Jason Sarvis won at USA International Speedway - even if he thought he wouldn't see victory lane while running thi ... Continue reading
USAR Post Race Story from USA International Speedway
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Sarvis Makes It Two In a Row at USA International Lakeland, FL - For the second consecutive time Jason Sarvis has won at USA International Speedway - even if he thought he wouldn't see victory lane while running ... Continue reading
9/4 "Inside Racing" Guest Lineup
"INSIDE RACING" Radio Show FEATURED GUESTS for 9/4: Vitor Meira Driver, IRL's Team Menard Dan Wheldon Driver, IRL's Panther Racing who will compete in the last two races of the IRL season at Chicagoland Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway Marty Reid ESPN On-Air Auto Racing Expert 9/11 Chase Montgomery Rookie Driver, ARCA ... Continue reading
AUDREY HEPBURN "RE-BORN" FOR GIVENCHY'S 50TH
AUDREY HEPBURN "RE-BORN" FOR GIVENCHY'S 50TH 50th Anniversary Of The House Of Givenchy L’INTERDIT “LOVE LETTER” TO AUDREY HEPBURN IS REBORN Campaign Will Feature Her Image Once Again WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 13:00 - 13:15 ET (1:00 PM - 1:15 PM, ET) Telstar 4, Transponder 10, C-Band Downlink Frequency: 3900 (H ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces All-New Compact SUV
FOR RELEASE: September 3, 2002 Chevrolet Announces All-New Compact SUV CAMI Plant To Get New Chevy Product DETROIT - Chevrolet will offer an all-new compact sport utility vehicle in 2004 called the Equinox. The Equinox will debut as a 2005 model and will be built at CAMI Automotive, Inc. in Ingersoll, Ontario. Marketin ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--Sept. 3, 2002--StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=pz ) makes these stock evaluations for the short term: Brocade - Outperform Texas Instruments - Outperform Johnson & Johnson - Underperform Altera - Outperform Ford Motor Company - Underperform WHAT THESE RATINGS MEAN ... Continue reading
SEMASHOW.COM Provides Opportunity to "Plan Your Work" Before "Working Your Plan" in Las Vegas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 SEMASHOW.COM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO "PLAN YOUR WORK" BEFORE "WORKING YOUR PLAN" IN LAS VEGAS DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2002) - The SEMA Show's newly redesigned website, www.SEMAshow.com, has everything but tang ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Sept. 3, 2002--American Tire Distributors has named automotive equipment veteran Gary Reed as Vice President of Equipment and Supply, the Company announced today. Reed comes to American Tire Distributors from Hunter Engineering where he served as National Director of Training and Regional Sales Manager ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--Sept. 3, 2002-- Intrado Plays Critical Role in Implementing and Deploying Public Safety-Focused Enhanced Telematics System in 500 Police Cars in the Houston Metropolitan Area Intrado Inc., , the nation's leading provider of solutions that manage and deliver mission-critical information for telecommunica ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Sept. 3, 2002--Save The World Air Inc. (Pink Sheets:ZERO) company President Edward Masry announced today that Erin Brockovich and Nathan Shelton, chairman of the Board for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) have been appointed to the company Board of Advisors and have agreed to serve, beginnin ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Sept. 3, 2002--A long-awaited report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds that current scientific evidence is insufficient to define any risk levels between diesel exhaust exposure and lung cancer. Importantly, the report also shows that scientific evidence does not allow a finding that diesel emi ... Continue reading
the pci group Announces PMI Authorized eLearning Capability
TROY, Mich.--Sept. 3, 2002--the pci group ("pci") announced today that it has added an eLearning/web-based educational component to its already extensive training and education capability. The course, titled An Applied Framework for Project Management was commissioned by the Project Management Institute ("PMI") and bas ... Continue reading
THORNWOOD, N.Y.--Sept. 3, 2002--In the aftermath of last year's terrorist attacks, the transport industry suffered staggering losses in a shakeout that continues to vex both small and large companies. Many executive transportation firms that rely on a healthy air travel network collapsed in a domino effect as airlines ... Continue reading
Motormania Show A Success on a Hot Day
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE For Immediate Release Motormania Show A Success on a Hot Day Hardeeville, SC (September 3, 2002) The Inaugural Motormania Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor and Racecar Show was held on Saturday, August 24th at the Hardeeville Motor Speedway in Hardeeville, South Carolina on one of the ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson Media Teleconference Transcript Tuesday, September 3, 2002 Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet discusses his rookie season and outlook for the Chevy Monte Carlo 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. Johnson comes to Richmond and this w ... Continue reading
Mopar NHRA Elimination Notebook from Indy
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 48th Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Notes & Quotes Sept. 2, 2002 TELEVISION TIMES: (ALL TIMES EASTERN) EARLY ELIMINATIONS: Mon., Sept. 2; 11:00 a.m.- 1 p.m.; ESPN2 ELIMINATIONS: Mon., Sept. 2; 4:30- 7:30 p.m.; ESPN2 REPEAT: Tues., Sept. 3; 2-5 p.m.; ESPN2 REPEAT: S ... Continue reading
GM's Opel To End Omega Model '03; Replacement '05
RUESSELSHEIM -September 3 Dow Jones reported that General Motors Corp.'s German automaking unit, Adam Opel AG , may phase out the aging top-of-the-line Omega model from the second half of 2003, a person close to the company said Tuesday. The carmaker would then build an Omega successor from around 2005, the person said ... Continue reading
GORDON HUNTING FOR THREE IN A ROW AT RICHMOND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com GORDON HUNTING FOR THREE IN A ROW AT RICHMOND RICHMOND, Va. - Duck Season! Rabbit Season! Duck Season! Rabbit Season! Jeff Gordon hopes the other 42 drivers are chasing a rabbit at the end of Saturday night's Chevrolet ... Continue reading
Actuant Completes Acquisition of A.G. Kopp
MILWAUKEE--Sept. 3, 2002--Actuant Corporation announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Heinrich Kopp A.G. ("Kopp") previously announced on July 23, 2002. Kopp is a leading provider of electrical products to the German do-it-yourself market and will be integrated with Actuant's existing Gardner Bender bu ... Continue reading
Indian Motorcycle Strengthens Management Team to Enhance Quality and Customer Service
GILROY, Calif.--Sept. 3, 2002--Louis Terhar, President of Indian Motorcycle Corporation (IMC), announced today several executive promotions and additions designed to further upgrade product quality and provide customers with additional support. "With the rapid growth and accelerating sales by the Company in the last 18 ... Continue reading
Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 BILL ELLIOTT NO. 9 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T RICHMOND PREVIEW RUNNING AT RICHMOND "You're going from a mile and three-eighths (Darlington) to a three-quarter mile track (Richmond). To me, that's very little difference. We didn't run that well at the last race at Richmond. I th ... Continue reading
Jeremy Mayfield Richmond Preview
Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 JEREMY MAYFIELD NO. 19 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T RICHMOND PREVIEW EARLIER RUN AT RICHMOND "We had a real good run at Richmond in May. It was one of the best runs we've had all year. I felt like we had a shot to win the race if we could have ever capitalized on track position b ... Continue reading
03 SVT Cobra Shootout sponsored by Diablo & Amazon!
NMRA Ford Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.nmraracing.com For Immediate Release: Diablo Sport and Amazon Racing come on board to sponsor 2003 SVT Cobra Shootout at NMRA World Finals Recently, the NMRA announced the 2003 SVT Cobra Shootout to be held at the NMRA World Finals in Bowling Green, KY on S ... Continue reading
PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Event: Atlanta Dragway, Sept 13-15, 02!
PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.fasteststreetcar.com Coming... next weekend PRO HOT ROD & MUSCLE CAR NATIONALS September 13-14-15, 2002 Atlanta Dragway - Commerce, GA The hot rods & show cars are coming to Atlanta Dragway - as the PRO-Edelbrock Drag Racing Series roars into ... Continue reading
Tightest Points Race In Rolex Series History
EDITORS NOTE: The latest team, driver and manufacturer point standings, as well as photos and results from the VIR 500, are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; ... Continue reading
Baylor Trucking to Commemorate Sept. 11th; Pay Tribute to American Spirit
MILAN, Ind.--Sept. 4, 2002--As Sept. 11th draws near and the thoughts of America's citizens turn to the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the nation, Baylor Trucking will be observing a special memorial to include all of its employees across the country. "This is a very important day for all Americans. We want to ... Continue reading
DALRYMPLE GET FANS AND BUSINESSES TO "MAKE A WISH" AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
FANS & BUSINESSES WILL "SPONSOR" LATE MODEL #7 WITH MONEY GOING TO MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION WHAT A DEAL! Your Name On Auto Club Late Model Race Car For Only $20! Irwindale, Calif. - - Del Dalrymple says that the idea, "… Just kind of came to him," during one of Irwindale's regular pre-race autograph sessions. The 42 ye ... Continue reading
Doncaster Maintains Lead in Latest Points Standing
EDITORS NOTE: The latest team, driver and manufacturer point standings, as well as photos and results from the VIR Twin 250s, are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681- ... Continue reading
MPA Announces Tentative Settlement With the SEC
TORRANCE, Calif.--Sept. 4, 2002--Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. (Internet billboard:MPAA) announced today that it has been informed that staff of the Pacific Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission intends to recommend the filing of a civil injunctive action against the Company arising out of the ... Continue reading
21st Century Holding Company's Board Raises Dividend 150%
PLANTATION, Fla.--Sept. 4, 2002--The Board of Directors of 21st Century Holding Company , a vertically integrated financial services holding company, met and raised the Company's dividend 150% from $.02 per share to $.05 per share payable on December 2, 2002 to shareholders of record as of November 4, 2002. Chairman an ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--Sept. 4, 2002--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions announced today that cDemo, a leader in automotive inspection tools, will standardize their "Inspection Intelligence" tool with Chrome's data to enable more thorough vehicle inspection ... Continue reading
CORRECTED NAME: DODGE DEALER'S HOST SPECIAL NIGHT AT IRWINDALE
DODGE DEALER'S HOST SPECIAL NIGHT AT IRWINDALE … SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 RACES FEATURE FULL CARD Irwindale, Calif. - - The Dodge Dealers of southern California, all fifty-eight of them, will host a very special night of NASCAR Weekly Racing at Irwindale this Saturday night, September 7. ... Continue reading
Eagle Precision Technologies Inc. Announces New CEO
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Sept. 4, 2002--The Board of Directors of Eagle Precision Technologies Inc. announces today the appointment of Douglas W. Boughner as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Boughner joins Eagle after having held senior executive positions as President and CEO of FAG Bearing Canada Limited and Senior Vice Presi ... Continue reading
Fluent Delivers Indoor Environmental Airflow Modeling for under $6000
LEBANON, N.H.--Sept. 4, 2002--The world leader in flow modeling software, Fluent Inc. announces the availability of Airpak/RSF - a new service that significantly reduces the entry cost for using engineering simulation software in the design of buildings and other facilities. This new subscription-based service delivers ... Continue reading
IIR Industry Alert: Nissan Expanding Two U.S. Manufacturing Plants
HOUSTON--Sept. 4, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Nissan North America, Incorporated (Gardena, California), a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Corporation (NASDAQ Small Cap:NSANY) (Tokyo, Japan), is already well into a major expansion of its yet unopene ... Continue reading
Motion Industries Announces Implementation of New Communication Technology
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Sept. 4, 2002--Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company announces the implementation of new technology to streamline supply chain communication. This technology is based on the extension of Internet Protocol (IP) to every employee desktop allowing access to internal ... Continue reading
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ODGE DEALER'S HOST SPECIAL NIGHT AT IRWINDALE ... Saturday Sept 7
DODGE DEALER'S HOST SPECIAL NIGHT AT IRWINDALE … SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 RACES FEATURE FULL CARD Irwindale, Calif. - - The Dodge Dealers of southern California, all fifty-eight of them, will host a very special night of NASCAR Weekly Racing at Irwindale this Saturday night, September 7. The first 350 fans arriving in D ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Sept. 4, 2002--puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. (AMEX:PFT), the global by-pass oil filtration system company, today announced that it has significantly enlarged its distribution network through an aftermarket agreement with PACCAR , a worldwide technology leader in the design, manufacture and custo ... Continue reading
MILPITAS, Calif.--Sept. 4, 2002-- SMI's QS-9000 Qualification Plan and Conversion to 6" to Benefit Customers Transparent Networks, Inc., developer of highly integrated photonic telecommunications systems, today announced that it has signed a MEMS foundry services agreement with Silicon Microstructures, Inc. (SMI), a wh ... Continue reading
TORONTO & TROY, Mich.--Sept. 4, 2002--AirIQ Inc. (TSX:IQ), a leader in the telematics industry and Delphi Corp. , a world leader in mobile electronics, transportation components and systems technology, today announced an agreement to co-develop a vehicle interface module, providing standard connectivity to enhance tele ... Continue reading
Attention Northeast Ohio IT Community! Join NEOSA and Open the 2002 Cleveland ITEC Show
CLEVELAND--Sept. 4, 2002--NEOSA, the Premier Partner for the 2002 Cleveland ITEC, invites technology buyers and the IT community of Northeast Ohio to attend the 2002 Cleveland ITEC Opening Ceremony and Keynote Panel Discussion at the I-X Center on Tuesday, September 17. This year's Cleveland ITEC kicks off with a ribbo ... Continue reading
CarCorp USA Announces Commitment of $5,000,000 From European Institutional Sources
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 4, 2002--CarCorp (OTCBB:CUSA) USA Chairman and CEO, Michael DeMeo announced today that Carcorp had received and accepted a commitment of $5,000,000 of funding from Europe in the form of secured convertible debentures, which will fund in a series of tranches between now and the end of Septem ... Continue reading
Ecolab Launches Industry's First Integrated Cleaning System for Conveyor Car Wash Market
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Sept. 4, 2002--Ecolab Inc. recently introduced Harmony(TM), an innovative, flexible new cleaning system for conveyor car washes. The Harmony product family offers the most comprehensive front-to-back solutions for the market, with 11 products designed to work together for maximum effectiveness and supe ... Continue reading
Fluent Delivers Indoor Environmental Airflow Modeling for under $6000
LEBANON, N.H.--Sept. 4, 2002--The world leader in flow modeling software, Fluent Inc. announces the availability of Airpak/RSF - a new service that significantly reduces the entry cost for using engineering simulation software in the design of buildings and other facilities. This new subscription-based service delivers ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Sept. 4, 2002--Frontstep, Inc. , a leading provider of business solutions for manufacturers, today announced that Dr. Kenneth Musselman, Supply Chain Evangelist, will lead a presentation on Real-time Supply Chain Collaboration at the IMTS 2002 Manufacturing Conference on Tuesday, September 10 in Chicago ... Continue reading
GM Announces Strong August Results, U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent
FOR RELEASE: September 4, 2002 GM Announces Strong August Results, U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent Truck Sales Increase 27 Percent, Car Sales Rise 7.6 Percent GM Trucks Continue On All-Time Industry Record Pace GM Announces Revised Q3 And Initial Q4 Production Forecast GM Increases Q3 And Calendar Year Earnings Estimates DETR ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: High Tech Sensors in Your Auto
-- Just a decade or two ago, personal computers, PDAs and microchip-equipped coffeepots were virtually unknown. Today, they are everywhere. Thanks to advancements in electronics -- those same advancements are showing up in your new cars and trucks. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by goin ... Continue reading
NMRA & PRO Official Series 2003 Feedback Form
Please find below the official 2003 Feedback Forms for the NMRA Ford Nationals Event Series and PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Event Series. This is your way to submit feedback to the NMRA (and/or) PRO Series Staff so that we may improve the events in many different areas. OFFICIAL NMRA 2003 RULES/SERIES FEEDBACK F ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Sept. 4, 2002--The Open Services Gateway Initiative (OSGi(TM)) alliance announced today that its members are making significant strides in the adoption of OSGi technology throughout the automotive industry. OSGi Service Platforms are being used to improve safety, security, vehicle performance, commun ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus To Open Distribution Center and Retail Store in Georgia
CINCINNATI--Sept. 4, 2002--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today the planned opening of a regional distribution center and retail store in Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. "We are putting in ... Continue reading
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--Sept. 4, 2002--puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. (AMEX:PFT), the global by-pass oil filtration system company, today announced that it has significantly enlarged its distribution network through an aftermarket agreement with PACCAR , a worldwide technology leader in the design, manufacture and custo ... Continue reading
The Chrome Top 10 -- The Nation's Most Popular Vehicles; From New York to LA, Honda Rules
PORTLAND, Ore.--Sep 4, 2002--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions announced today, the Chrome Top 10(TM), national and regional rankings of the nation's most popular vehicles researched online for the month of August. From New York to LA, Honda ruled t ... Continue reading
'PT Studios' Showcases the New Chrysler PT Turbo To 25-35 Year Olds
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 The Chrysler brand is supporting the launch of the turbocharged version of its segment-busting Chrysler PT Cruiser with PT Studios, an entertainment-based program that will introduce 25-35 year-olds in six major cities to the new 2003 Chrysler PT Turbo. PT Studios is a series of nightlife e ... Continue reading
Iteris Subsidiary Awarded San Fernando Valley North-South Transit Corridor Study
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Sept. 5, 2002--Iteris Inc., a subsidiary of Odetics Inc. today announced that its subsidiary Meyer, Mohaddes Associates (MMA) has been awarded a contract by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for the San Fernando Valley North-South Transit Corridor Study. MMA will lead a ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 5, 2002--Alpha Technologies Group, Inc. announced today that it plans to release financial results for the fiscal 2002 third quarter ended July 28, 2002, at approximately 7:45 AM EDT on Wednesday, September 11, 2002. Alpha has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 AM EDT that morning to discuss its re ... Continue reading
Tiger Telematics, Inc. Announces Relocation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Sept. 5, 2002--Tiger Telematics, Inc. (OTCBB:TIGR) today announced that it has relocated its corporate office to Jacksonville, FL. Michael Carrender, CEO said, "this relocation allows us to focus on telematics, free from any distractions associated with our recently sold flooring assets. The firm ... Continue reading
ON Semiconductor Updates Third Quarter 2002 Guidance
PHOENIX--Sept. 5, 2002--ON Semiconductor , a leading supplier of power management and data management products to broad end markets, today updated its third quarter 2002 guidance. With the slowness of the current economy affecting the semiconductor industry, ON Semiconductor now expects third quarter revenues to be fla ... Continue reading
GM Vehicle Manufacturing ISO 9001 Certified
FOR RELEASE: September 5, 2002 DETROIT - General Motors Corp. announced today that GM North America Product Development, GM Vehicle Operations, and GM Vehicle Manufacturing have been ISO 9001 certified by Det Norske Veritas Inc. (DNV). "This is an important milestone in our continuing quest for superior product quality ... Continue reading
Met Life Asks:Does Your New Car Have the Auto Coverage It Needs?
WARWICK, R.I., Sept. 5 -- With manufacturers unveiling their 2003 automobile lines to the public, many consumers will be spending time during the next few months shopping around for deals on wheels. To get the best value for their money, most people will take the time to comparison shop and review new car guides. Howev ... Continue reading
August 2002 Car and Light Truck Sales in the United States by Major Automakers By The Associated Press August 2002 car and light truck sales in the United States by the major automakers. Industry totals include 22 automakers. The table compares sales in August 2002 with sales in August 2001, and year-to-date totals for ... Continue reading
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL, NEWS RELEASE, 9/4/02
For Immediate Release September 4, 2002 Contact: Joe Larkin 630-775-2303 Edward Charles Joins National Safety Council as Executive Director of National Sales Itasca, Ill -- The National Safety Council (NSC) has appointed Edward Charles to be the new Executive Director of National Sales. Charles comes to the NSC with a ... Continue reading
Convergence 2002 Asks: Will Telematics Catch On?
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 4 -- Amid the flush of new and exciting electronic technologies available for consumer use in vehicles, automakers are striving to pinpoint which services are profitable, yet still useful and safe for the driver. This year at Convergence 2002, industry experts from OEMs, suppliers and electro ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson Richmond Advance
For more information, contact: John Lewensten Team Lowe's Racing (704) 453-3942 jlewensten@golinharris.com WILL THE SECOND TIME BE THE CHARM AT RICHMOND? Johnson's late wreck while going for the lead ended team's hopes for win RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 4, 2002) - Team Lowe's Racing is returning to Richmond International Spe ... Continue reading
GM in Overdrive With Special Financing
FOR RELEASE: September 4, 2002 GM Stays In "Overdrive" With New Marketing Program Featuring 0.0% on all 2003 modelsDETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced the newest version of its retail marketing programs utilizing the "Overdrive" theme. Effective today, GM will offer APR financing rates of 0.0/2.9/3.9% (36/48 ... Continue reading
For more information, contact: Amy Hunerberg Ultra/Evernham Motorsports 704.577.9456 ahunerberg@vnet.net ATWOOD LOOKS TO STRIKE A CHORD AT RICHMOND THIS WEEKEND Sirius Racing crew has the No. 7 Sirius Dodge tuned up for a strong performance Richmond International Raceway Chevy Monte Carlo 400 September 7, 2002 at 7:30 ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone IRL Chicagoland Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Delphi Indy 300 Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Felipe Giaffone -- #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force Delphi Indy 300 -September 6-8, 2002 - Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Chicagoland Speedway - Joliet, Ill. - 1.5-Mile Tri-Oval Rou ... Continue reading
Mountain Trials Rally: Oct. 4-5, 2002
- Event Bulletin - Specialty Subaru Mountain Trials Rally ================================================== October 4th - 5th Merritt, BC, Canada Round 5 of the Western Canadian Rally Championship Presented by Yokohama Tire Canada ================================================== Hosted by the West Coast Rally Associ ... Continue reading
Simula's Automotive Unit Announces Two New OEM Development Agreements
TEMPE, Ariz.--Sept. 5, 2002--Simula, Inc. (AMEX:SMU) announced today that its automotive safety business has entered into two new funded product development programs. The customers include one new European OEM and one new domestic OEM. Such development programs are customary in the industry prior to sourcing decisions ... Continue reading
Isuzu Sales Jump 30 Percent in August; Best Retail Sales Month Since October 2001 for SUV Specialist
CERRITOS, Calif.--Sept. 4, 2002--Isuzu announced today that its August U.S. sales of sport utility vehicles rose a dramatic 30.4 percent over July, and constituted the company's best retail sales month since last October. "While this year has been a challenge for us, our August results prove that we have the right comb ... Continue reading
EMPI PRESENTS: hotVWs DRAG DAY AT IRWINDALE
THE LEGEND CONTINUES … EMPI PRESENTS: hotVWs DRAG DAY AT IRWINDALE + SWAP & SHOW Irwindale, Calif. - - The Legend Continues in deed! They'll be coming back to Irwindale Dragstrip in droves, Volksies of every age, method of motivation, persuasion, color, creed, style, type, denomination, state of grace, use, and k ... Continue reading
IRWIN Searches for NASCAR's "Best Deck in Racing"
For more information, contact: Yancey Casey Golin/Harris International (312) 729-4379 ycasey@golinharris.com SAWING THROUGH THE PACK: IRWIN SEARCHES FOR NASCAR'S "BEST DECK IN RACING" CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 5, 2002 -- Gentlemen, start your power tools. IRWIN, makers of power tool accessories like MARATHON PLUS saw ... Continue reading
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