Chevy Practice NASCAR New Hampshire Qualifying Notes
TEAM MONTE CARLO Contact: Nancy Wager New Hampshire 300 Practice Notes nmwager@aol.com Friday, September 13, 2002 GM Racing Communications New Hampshire International Speedway (727) 784-8465 Page 1 GREG BIFFLE, NO. 55 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: "The guys brought a really good car here. It's similar to th ... Continue reading
Union rejects GM Canada's first contract offer
TORONTO, Sept 13 Reuters is reporteing that the Canadian Auto Workers union rejected General Motors of Canada Ltd.'s first contract offer on Friday, saying the three-year deal fell far short of the union's expectations. CAW head Buzz Hargrove slammed the offer calling it "the worst deal" he has seen in his time spent w ... Continue reading
Chrysler, Jeep Workers Reach Agreement
DETROIT September 13,2002 Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler arm said on Friday it had reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract with workers at the Ohio Jeep plant that builds its popular Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicle. Chrysler spokesman Dan Bodene said no details of the new contract ... Continue reading
Judge OKs Billion Dollar Cooper Tire Settlement
CHICAGO, Illinois; September 13, 2002 Reuters reported on the Cooper settlement:A New Jersey judge on Friday approved a class-action settlement that gives an extended warranty, but no cash payment, to as many as 40 million consumers who bought tires from Cooper Tire. The settlement, valued by the court at $1 billion to ... Continue reading
Historic Settlement Approved in Cooper Tire Class Action
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.--Sept. 13, 2002--Today New Jersey Superior Court Judge Marina Corodemus approved a national class action settlement between a class of approximately 40 million consumers and defendant Cooper Tire. The class consists of people who purchased and own over 180 million steel belted radial tires manufactu ... Continue reading
Legends Cars World Finals Postponed
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE For Immediate Release Legends Cars World Finals Cancelled for Friday & Saturday Nights at the Hardeeville Motor Speedway HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (September 13, 2002) - The 2nd annual Legends Cars World Finals scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights, September 13th and 14th at the Hardeevi ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup NHIS Qualifying Notes and Ward Burton Feature
Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 Ray Cooper New Hampshire International Speedway Golin/Harris International New Hampshire 300 Qualifying. 803-466-9085 Dodge notes and quotes. KENNY WALLACE (No. 23 Hills Bros Dodge Intrepid R/T) "This car doesn't have any more provisionals. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Class Action Settlement Approved
FINDLAY, Ohio, Sept. 13 COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today said it was pleased that a New Jersey court has approved an agreement which will benefit our customers by extending and enhancing the existing warranties on their tires, enhancing the reliability of its tires and educating the public about tire safety. The agre ... Continue reading
50,000th Chassis Marks Workhorse's Success
UNION CITY, Ind.--Sept. 13, 2002--Workhorse Custom Chassis produced its 50,000th chassis this week, three and a half years after the company acquired the rights to General Motors' entire P-Chassis production line for motor homes, buses and walk-in trucks. This milestone marks the maturation and success of a new company ... Continue reading
Take the Wheel of Andretti's Racecar to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13,2002 - Motorola Automotive will offer CART racing fans the opportunity to have their pictures taken with Michael Andretti's Team Motorola race car in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes. On Sept. 15 from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Motorola and Fo ... Continue reading
MTV Stardom Awaits Aspiring Motorheads; Casting Calls at Philadelphia Park in Bensalem, Pa.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2002, 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 Philadelphia Park in B ... Continue reading
General Motors to Give First Offer To Union
TORONTO, Sept. 13,2002 - General Motors Canada will be presenting the Canadian Auto Workers union master bargaining committee with the company's first economic offer today at 4p.m. CAW president Buzz Hargrove and CAW/GM master bargaining committee chairperson, Mike Shields, will be available to the media following the ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas--Sept. 6, 2002--AMERICREDIT CORP. announced the pricing of a $600 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Wachovia Securities, Inc. The company uses net proceeds from securitization transactions to provide long-term financing o ... Continue reading
ANDREW HILLIER WINS CR 125 GIVEAWAY
6 September 2002 Belleville, MI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANDREW HILLIER WINS CR 125 DIRTBIKE As part of their title sponsorship package Diablo Paintball donated a CR 125 dirt bike to be given away in a drawing at the final round of the series. Riders who entered all six rounds of the series were given three entries riders ... Continue reading
Chase Montgomery News and Notes from Chicagoland Speedway
Chase Montgomery News and Notes from Chicagoland Speedway September 6, 2002 Youngest Competitor in ReadyHosting.com 200 Due to Shelby Howard's (17) inability to compete because of Marlboro's presence at the track, 18-year-old Montgomery will be the youngest competitor in the ARCA RE/MAX field in this weekend's event. " ... Continue reading
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--Sept. 6, 2002--Drew Industries Incorporated (Amex: DW) today announced it will participate in the RedChip Partners(TM) Investor Conference in New York on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002. Drew's presentation, which is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET, will include a brief review of the company's past performance ... Continue reading
EFTI Announces a Tire Pyrolysis Letter of Intent
TAMPA, Fla.--Sept. 6, 2002--EarthFirst Technologies, Incorporated (OTCBB:EFTI) announced today it has signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Tire Recyclers, Inc. ("TRI") to construct and operate a commercial tire pyrolysis plant at TRI's existing tire recycling facility in Charles City, VA. The new tire pyrolysis plant ... Continue reading
Finatus, PPG Industries Partner to Offer Online Compliance Service
PORTLAND, Ore.--Sept. 6, 2002--Finatus and PPG Industries' Automotive Refinish Division have partnered to launch Finatus' online environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance service to automotive collision customers. This additional service offering for the PPG Distribution Channel brings a cost-effective com ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Sept. 6, 2002--Flexcar, the nation's oldest and largest car-sharing company, today kicked-off the Flexcar Challenge, a month-long event that pits 12 Washington, D.C.-area residents against the notion that owning a car is a necessity. Participants today handed over their car keys and parking passes and pledg ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION TRI-STATE RACEWAY, EARLVILLE, IOWA Friday, September 06, 2002 ORMSBY, CHESTERMAN LEAD INITIAL QUALIFYING AT TRI-STATE RACEWAY EARLVILLE, Iowa - In the first rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presented by Steel Ma ... Continue reading
6 September 2002 Belleville, MI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STUART NODELL IS 2002 CHAMPION By virtue of his pole position and second place finish in the final round of the series on September 1st, Stuart Nodell is the 2002 Diablo Paintaball Can-Am 125GP Challenge Champion. Nodell was the model of consistency on his Canada Po ... Continue reading
Press Release: Honda Canada Finance Inc
Press Release: Honda Canada Finance Inc Date of Release: Sep 6, 2002 Confirms at "A" & R-1 (middle) Kam Hon, Walter Schroeder / 416-593-5577 ext.2243 / khon@dbrs.com The R-1 (middle) and "A" ratings of Honda Canada Finance Inc., based on the parent, Honda Motor Company Limited ("Honda" or "the Company"), are all confir ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, Mich.--Sept. 6, 2002--Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced it will be presenting at the RedChip Partners(TM) Investor Conference in New York on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002. Spartan's presentation, which is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET, will include a brief review of the company's past performance and a discussion ... Continue reading
Starcraft Elects John Collins to Board of Directors
GOSHEN, Ind.--Sept. 6, 2002--At a regular meeting held on August 6, 2002, the Starcraft Corporation Board of Directors announced the unanimous appointment of Mr. John M. Collins to the Board of Directors. Collins, 53, is the founder and former chairman and CEO of Leer, Inc., in Elkhart, Ind. Under his leadership, Leer ... Continue reading
Tiger Telematics, Inc. Announces Development Plans for a Child Tracker Device
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Sept. 6, 2002--Tiger Telematics, Inc. (OTCBB:TIGR) today announced that it is developing a tracking device to help parents locate their children. The device is being created by the company's London based telematics subsidiary for release in Europe. It is a smaller derivative version of one of the co ... Continue reading
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Sept. 6, 2002--RedChip Partners announced today that Transpro, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and supplier of heating and cooling systems and components for a variety of aftermarket and OEM automotive, truck and industrial applications, will present at the RedChip Partners(TM) Investor Conference in Ne ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Sept. 6, 2002--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , Chairman, CEO and President Bruce D. Hertzke will appear as a guest on today's Wall $treet Week with Fortune TV Show, a production of Maryland Public Television. The prominent business show has approximately 2 million weekly viewers. Today's Wall $treet Wee ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway Results - 09/07/2002
Franklin, Wis., Sept. 7--Bret Sievert capped the 2002 UMP late model season at Hales Corners Speedway with a dominant victory Saturday on Behling Racing Equipment Night at the Hales Corners Speedway. Russ Scheffler, Brent Larson, Jim Zdroik and George Scheffler rounded out the top five finishers. Don Scheffler won the ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION TRI-STATE RACEWAY, EARLVILLE, IOWA Saturday, September 07, 2002 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES QUALIFYING COMPLETE AT TRI-STATE RACEWAY EARLVILLE, Iowa - In the final rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series presente ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002 SOME QUICK ODDS, ENDS, AND NEWS ITEMS: · TOMORROW, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY'S CHALET AREA WILL BE FILLED WITH (HOLD ONTO YOUR ANCHOR CHAINS!) A BUNCH OF BASS BOATS ... YES 20 BASS BOATS! (WHAT THE HECK, WE SET A CLOSED COURSE RECORD WITH A ROSE PARADE FLOAT ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Mike Milliron USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 Fogleman Gets the Win at Motordrome Smithton, PA - (September 7, 2002) - Jay Fogleman brought a completely rebuilt racecar from his Durham, North Carolina race shop to Motordrome Speedway Friday, and proceeded to dominate the entire night of racing a ... Continue reading
SO-CAL SPEED SHOP - HOT ROD SHOW AND DRAGS - SUNDAY SEPT 15
SO-CAL SPEED SHOP PRESENTS HOT ROD DRAGS & CAR SHOW SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 AT IRWINDALE Founder Alex Xydias Named Grand Marshall Irwindale, Calif. - - So-Cal Speed Shop and hot rods drag racing in Irwindale … Whoa! … Have they finally perfected time travel? Guy! … How utterly seamlessly those above nine words interlock ... Continue reading
Championship showdown! Champagne versus Roth in Formula Senior, while Morad, Mascoll, Walker, Wickens and Herder all look for a Canada Junior championship TORONTO, ON - Just like a 'made-for-TV' movie, the climax to the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship is set to unfold this weekend (Sept. 14-15) at Goodwood Kart ... Continue reading
PRAB Reports Third Quarter Results
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Sept. 13, 2002--PRAB, Inc. (OTC:PRAB) reports third quarter sales of $3,723,000 and earnings of $107,000 for the period ended July 31, 2002. This compares with sales of $4,429,000 and earnings of $212,000 in the same period a year ago. Nine month sales of $9,619,000 and earnings of $204,000 for the cu ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE SUPER LATE MODEL POINTS UPDATE - 09/12/02
JANI-KING SUPER LATE MODEL POINTS UPDATE 09/12/02: Irwindale, Calif. - - With only two races to go in the tumultuous 2002 season, Irwindale Speedway's premier NASCAR weekly racing division, the Jani-King Super Late Models, has come down to a three-car battle for the championship heading into this week's races at the fa ... Continue reading
WARN HD Bumper "heavy duty" bumpers for 3/4- and 1-ton trucks
CLACKAMAS, Ore.--Sept. 12, 2002--To meet the needs of Ford Super Duty owners who want the ultimate in front-end protection, Warn Industries announced today the release of the WARN(R) HD Bumper. The bumper is the first in a line of WARN heavy duty bumpers for 3/4- and 1-ton trucks. Designed as "big" body armor, it is co ... Continue reading
Brendan Gaughan is top rookie, top Dodge at Texas -- Dodge Notes & Quotes
Thursday, September 12, 2002 Texas Motor Speedway -- Fort Worth, Texas NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Silverado 250 - Qualifying Patrick Mason Golin/Harris International 773-593-2044 JASON LEFFLER (No. 2 Team ASE/CARQUEST Dodge Ram) "We put all we had into our qualifying lap - I mean we were just running wide open on th ... Continue reading
Scania secures French military order
SCANIA PRESS INFO Scania secures French military order 300 trucks to be produced in Angers “This is an important order,” comments Marc Haezenberghe, President of Scania France. ”Scania already has a firm presence in the French military sector, for instance with our delivery of heavy tractors to the army in recent ... Continue reading
Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. CEO and President Interviews With CEO Cast
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--Sept. 13, 2002--Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:ACPL) Alan Schwartz, President and CEO will be interviewed by CEO Cast at 9:30 today regarding the recent events of the Company. This interview will be available for listening on http://www.ceocast.com after 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time ... Continue reading
BENICIA, Calif.--Sept. 13, 2002--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the assets of EWE Salvage Pool and Auto Auction, Inc. of Reno, Nevada. This is Copart's second auction facility in Nevada and the company's 96th location. "The new Nevada location is in the central area of Reno near the junction of Inter ... Continue reading
Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2002 Results
MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y.--Sept. 13, 2002--Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. today announced its third quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2002. Revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2002 increased to $16,988,956 as compared to $16,821,849 for the same period a year earlier. Net income for the three ... Continue reading
Media Advisory -- Bill Elliott
<<ole0.bmp>> In preparation for your coverage of NASCAR's upcoming races at Dover, Kansas, Talladega and Charlotte, you are invited to participate in an interview/conference call with Bill Elliott driver of the No. 9 Dodge Dealer Intrepid R/T. Bill Elliott has collected eight wins and 32 top-five finishes at Dover, Tal ... Continue reading
Probex Announces Annual Meeting Date
DALLAS--Sept. 13, 2002--Probex Corp. (AMEX:PRB), a technology based renewable resource company, today said that it will hold its annual meeting for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, on December 10, 2002 in Dallas. Probex Chairman, President and CEO, Charles M. Rampacek, noted that: "The meeting date is later th ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces 2002 Scholarship Program Winners
DETROIT--Sept. 13, 2002--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today the five regional winners for its 2002 Scholarship Program. UnitedAuto's scholarship effort is designed to recognize children of UnitedAuto employees who are outstanding high school seniors as demonstrated by ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Italian GP-Practice
Italian Grand Prix - FREE PRACTICE 13th September 2002 Weather: Overcast 20°C Air, 25° Track On a productive and trouble free day, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher were 5th and 7th respectively in the first Free Practice sessions of the 2002 Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Juan Pabl ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Rockingham Friday Qualifying
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Kanaan Qualifies Eighth for Saturday's Rockingham 500 CORBY, England (Friday, Sept. 13, 2002) -- Tony Kanaan and the #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola will start Saturday's Rockingham 500 CART FedEx Championship ... Continue reading
2002 Italian Grand Prix Free Practice
Honda F1 Press Information 13 September 2002 FISICHELLA LEADS HONDA POWER AT MONZA Jordan Honda driver goes 11th fastest in Free Practice ------------------------------------------------ Giancarlo Fisichella (DHL Jordan Honda) finished 11th to head the Honda-powered drivers in today’s free practice session for th ... Continue reading
Extended Warranty Seller Reports 3Q Results
MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y.--Sept. 13, 2002--Interstate National Dealer Services, Inc. today announced its third quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2002. Revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2002 increased to $16,988,956 as compared to $16,821,849 for the same period a year earlier. Net income for the three ... Continue reading
Toyota set to boost production at Canadian plant
TORONTO, Sept 13,2002-Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. will announce next week that it is boosting production at its Cambridge, Ontario auto plant, a company spokesman said on Friday. Toyota spokesman Greig Mordue said the Canadian subsidiary of the Japanese auto giant plans to increase both ... Continue reading
Ward's: This Weeks Vehicle Production Up 30%
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 13,2002 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 361,898 units, up from the 295,622 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 11,94 ... Continue reading
Suzuki Kicks Off its Fourth Year of Heisman Sponsorship
BREA, Calif., Sept. 13 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announces the first-ever "presenting" sponsorship of the Heisman Memorial Trophy by its Automotive, Motorcycle and Marine divisions. 2002 marks the fourth year Suzuki has partnered with the Heisman Trophy and the Downtown Athletic Club (DAC), whic ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 Sirius Satellite Radio, the premier satellite radio broadcaster, today announced that new car buyers can select a Sirius Satellite Radio system on the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder sport-utility vehicle now available at Nissan dealers all across the country. In addition, Sirius is expected to be offered on ... Continue reading
Honda Srikes Back At Motorbike Copycats
TOKYO/HANOI, Sept 13 Reuters reported "Like most other Vietnamese, Hanoi-based English teacher Tran Bich Duyen relies on a Chinese-made motorcycle as her main means of transport. And like many of her compatriots, Duyen, who rides a bike carrying the logo of Honda's latest model Wave Alpha, would prefer a real Honda -- ... Continue reading
1st Annual DADA Soap Box Derby to Feature Local Celebrities in Opening Event
TROY, Mich., Sept. 13 -- A host of well-known names and faces are scheduled to compete in the first race of the Detroit Auto Dealer Association's (DADA) 1st Annual DADA Soap Box Derby Classic, a two-day event to be held on Third Street in downtown Rochester, Mich., on Saturday, Sept. 14 - Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002. The lo ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reveals 2003 New Beetle Convertible
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. has released the first official photographs of its highly anticipated 2003 New Beetle convertible, due to arrive in North American dealerships by the end of the year. The United States will be the largest market for the 2003 New Beetle convertible, which is b ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Mixed Prices at the Gas Pumps
HOUSTON--Sept. 13, 2002--Depending on where motorists drove throughout the state during the past week, gas prices either went slightly up or down, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. Despite t ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2002--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the quarter ended July 31, 2002, the first quarter of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2003. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 were $13,070,000, a decrease of 11.7% from the first quarter of fiscal 2002 net sales of ... Continue reading
JOHNSON HOPES TO HARVEST CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS IN AUTUMN RACES
For Release: Sept. 12, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin TMG Sports Marketing rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Performance Parts News & Notes for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Reading, Pa., Sept. 13-15 JOHNSON HOPES TO HARVEST CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS IN AUTUMN RACES Shorter days and c ... Continue reading
2,400 songs Submitted To Pontiac After Summer Of Promotion
FOR RELEASE: September 12, 2002 DETROIT - Today, Pontiac Vibe's "Summer Sound Off" campaign comes to an end as Carbon Leaf, the Virginia based band is selected as the winner. More than 2,400 songs were submitted by unsigned music artists and bands during the summer long promotion. The campaign was designed to help posi ... Continue reading
Kurt Chronicles: Reading Edition
For Release: Sept. 12, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin TMG Sports Marketing rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE KURT CHRONICLES: Kurt Johnson ACDelco News & Notes for the Lucas Oil Nationals, Reading, Pa., Sept. 13-15 KURT FOCUSES ON HUMAN ELEMENT Drag racing is a sport that requires a seamless blend of driver and ... Continue reading
Digital Detroit Conference 2002 Announces Keynote Speakers, Topics
BIRMINGHAM, Mich.--Sept. 12, 2002--Digital Detroit, Michigan's premier technology association dedicated to fostering the state's position as a leading high-tech center, and the Detroit Regional Chamber, the largest chamber of commerce in the United States, today announced keynote speakers and track topics for Digital D ... Continue reading
North American GM Production for Week of September 3, 2002
FOR RELEASE: September 12, 2002 North American Production for Week of September 3, 2002 Total U.S. Passenger CarTotal U.S. Truck Total Canada Passenger CarTotal Canada TruckTotal N.A. Car and Truck 27,678 42,670 10,180 5,554 97,386North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of Sept. 16, 2002Mon 9/16Tue 9/17Wed ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Kymberly Brantigan Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 pprplus24@aol.co DUPONT AND JEFF GORDON - FROM THE RELIEF EFFORTS OF YESTERDAY TO ENCOURAGING UNITY, STRENGTH AND HOPE FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW LOUDON, N.H. - DuPont and four-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon cont ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Recognizes Second Quarter 2002 Safe Drivers
LOWELL, Ark.--Sept. 12, 2002--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, announced its second quarter 2002 one- and two-million mile safe drivers. Forty-three drivers were recognized at celebration evenings at the company's facilities around the country. J ... Continue reading
HMS World Finals Pre-Entries (i1)
Pre-Entries for the Legends Cars World Finals II (AS OF 9/11/02) Friday & Saturday, Septmeber 13 & 14, 2002 Hardeeville Motor Speedway (Www.hardeevillespeedway.com) Car # Name Hometown, State 1 00 Steve Johnson Hampton, SC 2 01 Chris Lane Duluth, GA 3 H3 Kayne Hickman Hixson, GA 4 8 Jimmy Lang Bluffton, SC 5 10 James I ... Continue reading
YONKERS, NY--Sept. 12, 2002--Several Consumer Reports (CR) October issue stories and corresponding news releases are accessible to journalists via fax on demand. Journalists may request our fax on demand codes and instructions by sending an e-mail to opi@consumer.org or calling 914-378-2430. Available stories include a ... Continue reading
OHIO DRIVERS TO DEFEND HOME TURF RUNOFFS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com OHIO DRIVERS TO DEFEND HOME TURF AT VALVOLINE RUNOFFS® DUBLIN, Ohio (September 12, 2002) - When the best amateur auto racers from around the United States begin their chase for National Championships, they'll have to contend with over 90 ca ... Continue reading
Ford's German Unit Appoints Bernhard Mattes As Chairman
COLOGNE -September 12 Dow Jones reported that Ford Motor Co.'s German carmaking arm, Ford-Werke AG , Thursday named management board member Bernhard Mattes as its new chairman, confirming German media speculation. Ford-Werke said Tuesday that Chairman Rolf Zimmerman would leave the company for personal reasons. Mattes ... Continue reading
Charity Motors Donates $50,000 to University of Detroit Mercy
DETROIT, Sept. 12 -- Charity Motors, along with Ed McNamara and L. Brooks Patterson, Ron and Kitty Thayer will celebrate the dedication of the Ed & Brooks Room (or is it the Brooks & Ed Room?) on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at Calihan Hall from 5:30 until 7 p.m. on the U of D Campus, 14001 W. McNichols in Detroit, Mich ... Continue reading
FORD SALES AND SERVICE KOREA OPENS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART SHOWROOM IN SEOUL
SEOUL, South Korea, September 12, 2002 – Sunin Motors, an authorized dealer of Ford and Lincoln vehicles in Korea opened its new-state-of-the art Ford and Lincoln showroom in Daechi-Dong, Seoul. Sunin Motors, which has represented the Ford and Lincoln brands in Korea since 1996, maintains a total of 6 showrooms a ... Continue reading
FORD WEEKLY NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION REPORT - WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 7, 2002
DEARBORN, MI, September 12, 2002 - Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending September 7 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 19,042 43,989 63,031 Canada 3,969 5,564 9,533 Mexico 3,181 861 4,042 Total 26,192 50,414 76,606 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are ... Continue reading
FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES TWO EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12 - Ford Motor Company's Board of Directors today elected Greg Smith as a group vice president and named him chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Credit Company. Previously, Smith, 51, was a company vice president and president and chief operating officer, Ford Credit. " ... Continue reading
Ford to Expense Employee Stock Options
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 12 Ford Motor Company today announced that it will voluntarily expense employee stock options in its financial statements starting Jan. 1, 2003. Ford will expense the fair-market value of options granted to employees under guidelines of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rule, SFAS N ... Continue reading
Kia Sedona Earns Strategic Vision Award; Sedona Once Again Tops Minivans in Total Value
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12 -- The 2002 Kia Sedona received more recognition this week for outstanding value when it earned top honors in the minivan category on Strategic Vision's 2002 Total Value Index (TVI). The annual list is calculated by the San Diego research firm and correlates all economic issues in conjunction w ... Continue reading
Chrysler introduces Special Diana Krall Edition Sebring Limited Convertible
WINDSOR, ON, Sept. 12 /CNW/ - What better way for Chrysler to recognize its relationship with jazz sensation Diana Krall than by designing a one-of-a- kind, special edition 2003 Sebring Limited Convertible? The unique vehicle was designed to support Diana Krall's charitable endeavours for bone marrow research. Prior to ... Continue reading
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