2003 New Car Review: Subaru’s All-New Thingamabob Utility Vehicle
Baja Aha! by Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher There are lots of great things about Subaru, not the least of which is that they have the best and most beautiful PR person in the industry working for them in their Southern California office. The other great bits are their cars, or I should really say &# ... Continue reading
Japan and European Union Seen as More Aggressive On Backing Automotive Fuel Cell Deployment
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Nov. 6, 2002--Support for fuel cell technology in the European Union and Japan has been increasing, according to a new study by Allied Business Intelligence (ABI). Japan auto makers Toyota and Honda are expected to be releasing fuel cell powered vehicles by late 2002, early 2003. These vehicles will b ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 7 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced a voluntary recall for a possible defect in the automatic transmission parking rod which engages the parking pawl into the parking gear. This recall involves 163,243 automatic transmission assemblies that were installed in very late production 2 ... Continue reading
Carefree Custom Cycles Secures Dealer Floorplan
PHOENIX--Nov. 7, 2002--Carefree Custom Cycles, Inc. (NQB:CFCU) announced today the company's Board of Directors has entered into a floor plan agreement with Automotive Finance Corporation of Indianapolis. Automotive Finance Corporation is a subsidiary of Allete Corp. . This agreement allows for Carefree Custom Cycles, ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 7, 2002--Ansoft Corporation today announced the release of SIMPLORER(R) 6.0, simulation software designed for the digital prototyping of multi-technology systems used in the automotive, aerospace, and power-electronics industries. "SIMPLORER's capabilities, features, and quality of support meet all our ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 7, 2002--In addition to showcasing the latest and greatest in consumer technologies, the 2003 International CES will feature three of the hottest industry promotion vehicles used by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) to highlight consumer electronics products throughout the year. CEA is the produ ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Nov. 7, 2002--CRD Holdings, (OTCBB:CRDH) and its parent company MAII Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:MAII) today announced that Ford Motor Credit Corporation has terminated CRD's previously announced $10 million line of credit, such termination will be effective on March 2, 2003. "We continue to believe that Ford Cr ... Continue reading
Newstream.com Digest: Free `All About Me' Child ID Safety Kits, Phony Airbags Pose Safety Threat
NEW YORK--Nov. 7, 2002-- DKNY Jeans/What's Your Anti-Drug? Celebrity Calendar and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- DKNY Jeans and Youth Anti-Drug Campaign Partner for Celebrity Calendar Teenage girls across the country will find out what their favorite mal ... Continue reading
The Jack Watters Group Acquires Interest In Future Carz and Sets Sights on a Profitable Future
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 7, 2002--Jack Watters announced the acquisition of controlling interest in future carz.inc (OTCBB:FCRZ) by The Jack Watters Group. The Group acquired controlling interest by direct stock purchase from the company. It is reported that The Group has invested over $400,000 in to future carz.inc with the in ... Continue reading
United Capital Corp. Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
GREAT NECK, N.Y.--Nov. 7, 2002--United Capital Corp. (ASE:AFP) today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002 (see Table attached). Net income was $5,884,000 or $1.29 per basic share for the three months ended September 30, 2002, versus $5,193,000 or $1.11 per basic share for the ... Continue reading
United Capital Corp. Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
GREAT NECK, N.Y.--Nov. 7, 2002--United Capital Corp. (ASE:AFP) today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2002 (see Table attached). Net income was $5,884,000 or $1.29 per basic share for the three months ended September 30, 2002, versus $5,193,000 or $1.11 per basic share for the ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Cash Dividend
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 7, 2002--Westcorp , the diversified financial services company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, declared on Nov. 7, 2002, a cash dividend of $0.12 per share for shareholders of record as of Feb. 4, 2003 with a payable date of Feb. 18, 2003. ... Continue reading
"Golden Steering Wheel 2002": Coveted Auto Trophy Comes To Russelsheim
FOR RELEASE: November 7, 2002 "Golden Steering Wheel 2002": Coveted Auto Trophy Comes To Russelsheim Opel Vectra Named Best Mid-Sized Car Berlin/Rüsselsheim - The "Golden Steering Wheel" for the best mid-sized car in the 2002 model year goes to the Opel Vectra. A 28-member jury took the candidates through two days of ... Continue reading
Young & Rubicam Wins Ford Credit Business
DEARBORN, Mich.--Nov. 7, 2002--Ford Credit, a world leader in providing automotive financial services, has named the Detroit office of Young & Rubicam its integrated advertising agency of record. The agency will work with Ford Credit to develop an integrated communication strategy and implementation plan that will prom ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 7, 2002--Popular Science Magazine honors the world's most outstanding breakthrough products and technologies in its highly anticipated 15th Annual December, Best of What's New issue on newsstands Tuesday, November 12, 2002. Throughout the year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innova ... Continue reading
20 Years Ago Honda Proved Cars "Made in USA" Can Be As Good as "Made in Japan"
MARYSVILLE, Ohio November 7, 2002, The AP published this feature story: "Twenty years ago, Honda Motor Co. became the first Japanese automaker to start making cars on American soil, pushing the Honda Accord off an assembly line near this central Ohio city. Honda's attention to quality, fuel efficiency and customer serv ... Continue reading
SEMA BUSINESSWOMEN'S NETWORK HONORS MARJORIE BROWN WITH THE FIRST-EVER WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 6, 2002) - Marjorie Brown, who is retired from Holley Performance Products, was honored with the first-ever SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) Woman of the Year Award. The award was presented this morning during the SEMA Businesswomen's Network Breakfast at the Las Vegas Hilton, adjacent to the Las Vega ... Continue reading
Autoindex.org Autos Worldwide - A Car Nut's Dream!
http://194.164.218.167/ CLICK4 autoindex The Auto Channel is happy to announce the recent addition of autoindex to our TACHNet Affiliates. The addition of autoindex to our select group adds the most complete and in-depth library of automobiles, trucks and other automotive products from every corner of the globe. This i ... Continue reading
SEMA NEW PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2002; This year, a panel of ten specialty automotive industry judges reviewed nearly 900 new products. This year's hottest new trendsetters in each of the ten product categories are: Best New Accessory Product Lokar Motorsports was the big winner in this category with its adjustable-level self-lockin ... Continue reading
Toyota plans accessories to bolster Scion sales
LAS VEGAS, November 7, 2002; Alan Ohnsman writing for Bloomberg reports that Toyota Motor Corp. plans to bolster sales of its bbX, the first of the Scion models aimed at young people, by offering accessories such as red steering wheels and metal dashboards to tap growing demand for customized cars. The world's third-bi ... Continue reading
2002 SEMA Show New Product Awards Winners
For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org::<mailto:rosemariek@sema.org> 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org::<mailto:lisag@sema.org> 909/396-0289, ext. 181 THE JUDGES HAVE CHOSEN: AND THE WINNERS IN THE 2002 SEMA SHOW NEW PRODUCT DISPLAY COMPETITION ARE ... LAS VEGAS, Nev ... Continue reading
NASCAR: PJ Jones Returns at Phoenix
Contact: Tracey Waid FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TMDG, Inc. Office: (704) 547-1998 Cell: (704) 232-2347 twaid@tmdg.net www.colorfastind.com BASHAS’ 200 ADVANCE P.J. Jones Returns to Action in the No. 97 Menards/Colorfast Chevrolet CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 6, 2002) – It’s the end of the season and all eyes are ... Continue reading
SPENCER TO BE RELEASED AT END OF SEASON
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPENCER TO BE RELEASED AT END OF SEASON MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 5, 2002) - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today that Jimmy Spencer, driver of ... Continue reading
NASCAR McMurray Phoenix Preview
CONTACTS: Nealie Hamilton Jason Wise (704) 662-9642 Chip Ganassi Racing JAMIE McMURRAY, #40 COORS LIGHT DODGE PHOENIX ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: Checker Auto Parts 500 TRACK: Phoenix International Raceway, 1-mile oval QUALIFYING: Friday, November 8 at 3:05 p.m. MST RACE: Sunday, November 10 at 12:30 p.m. MST B ... Continue reading
Picchio D2 Unveiled in Daytona
Picchio D2 Unveiled in Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 6, 2002) - The only European-manufactured Daytona Prototype was unveiled tonight at Daytona USA as G&W Motorsports team managers Price and Carissa Cobb pulled the silver cover off of the new Picchio Daytona Prototype. G&W Motorsports, USI Insurance and Picchi ... Continue reading
GAYDON, United Kingdom--Nov. 6, 2002-- Companies share Ford European Technology Achievement Award Alpine Electronics, UK and Communication and Control Electronics (C&CE), the leading supplier of multimedia and telematics network access solutions to the automotive industry, today announced that they are to share a Ford ... Continue reading
FEATURE/Chrysler Honors 'Design Champions' At 10th Annual Chrysler Design Awards in New York City
-- STORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY November 12, 2002 WHAT: Commemorating a decade of Chrysler Design Awards, the Chrysler brand is celebrating the achievements of six "Design Champions," individuals who have consistently championed seminal works of architecture and design, and significantly influenced the culture of design in ... Continue reading
Mace Announces Plan to Purchase up to Two Million Shares of Its Common Stock in the Open Market
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--Nov. 6, 2002--Mace Security International, Inc. (Mace) , a manufacturer and marketer of security products and provider of car care services, today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the purchase of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock. The purchases will be made in the open market at s ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Nov. 6, 2002--Lights! Camera! Wheels! Leading import performance wheels manufacturer American Racing Equipment today announced at the 2002 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show that they have signed a licensing agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group to offer a line of co-brande ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: New-Used Cars
-- Because of all the "unknowns," many people feel a little uneasy buying a used car. Now, that decision may have just gotten easier. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?7636 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricte ... Continue reading
Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. to Lower Amount of Issued and Outstanding Shares
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--Nov. 6, 2002--Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:ACPL), in reference to the previous press release dated October 2, 2002, announces today that Bristol Consulting Ltd. (Bristol) has agreed to the return of 3.5 million shares of Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. common stock. The Company intends ... Continue reading
-- Thomas V. McKernan, Jr., President & CEO Of The Automobile Club Of Southern California, To Be Honored For Humanitarian Efforts WHAT: During an exclusive gala at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Thomas V. McKernan, Jr., president & CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California, will receive the 2002 Orthopaedic ... Continue reading
Alamo Group Inc. Announces 2002 Third Quarter Results
SEGUIN, Texas--Nov. 6, 2002--Alamo Group Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002. Net sales for the third quarter increased 2% to $65.2 million from $63.9 million for the same period last year. Net income for the quarter decreased 56% to $1.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, from ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Eliminate Approximately 350 Jobs
FORT WORTH, Texas--Nov. 6, 2002--AmeriCredit Corp. announced today it will eliminate approximately 350 jobs by the end of November as part of the company's strategy to manage growth and expenses. The job eliminations represent about 6.5 percent of the company's total workforce of 5,400 employees and will affect various ... Continue reading
Dana Automotive selects Profile Systems' MasterDepot for Item Dat a Management
The release below went over BW this morning. I am available for background at your convenience. Regards, John John Fitzpatrick Vice President of Business Development Profile Systems, Inc 123 Interstate Drive West Springfield, MA 01089 413-737-2000 x132 413-737-2220 fax www.profilesystems.com Join our monthly newsletter ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Nov. 6, 2002--Inc Magazine has ranked Austin-based Digital Motorworks (DMi) as one of America's leading entrepreneurial growth companies. For 21 years, Inc magazine has ranked America's leading entrepreneurial firms according to sales growth over the previous five years. With sales growth of 857 percent ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--Nov. 6, 2002--EquityOutlook.Com (IARD#118718) - www.equityoutlook.com - evaluates the following stocks: (Get FREE ratings at http://www.equityoutlook.com/index.htm) AT&T Wireless Services - Underperform Flextronics International Ltd - Outperform Dynegy Inc - Outperform KLA Tencor - Underperform Ford Mo ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Nov. 6, 2002--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced that on Thursday, November 7, 2002, President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Thompson will make a presentation to the investment community at the BB&T Capital Markets 2002 Logistics and Transportation Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel in ... Continue reading
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Nov. 6, 2002--Spencer Krumholz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Krumholz, President of Liteglow Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:LTGL), reported record sales and earnings for the period ending Sept. 30, 2002. The Company's press release on November 4, 2002 inadvertently issued incorrect am ... Continue reading
EULESS, Texas--Nov. 6, 2002--Warrantech Corporation (OTCBB:WTEC), a leader and innovator in the administration of service contracts and extended warranties for automobiles, recreational vehicles, home appliances, consumer electronics, televisions, computers, home office equipment and other consumer products, today anno ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
MILWAUKEE--Nov. 6, 2002--Rockwell Automation's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 16.5 cents per share on its common stock, payable December 9, 2002 to shareowners of record at the close of business November 18, 2002. Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, cont ... Continue reading
The Cincinnati Arts Association Adds Cadillac To List Of Sponsors
FOR RELEASE: November 6, 2002 The Cincinnati Arts Association Adds Cadillac To List Of Sponsors CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Arts Association announced today a partnership with Cadillac, a Division of General Motors, Corp., which has been named "The Official Vehicle of the Cincinnati Arts Association." "This is a partne ... Continue reading
Fiat : "We May Rehire Half Of Laid Off Employees"
ROME, Nov 7, 2002 Reuters reported that there is a high probability that at least half of the Fiat autoworkers laid-off under a recent round of job cuts will be rehired, a Fiat group source said on Thursday. The source said half of the 6,500 auto workers let go by the company as it tries to cut costs and tackle falling ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 7 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) brought $2.6 billion in economic activity to southeast Michigan from 1997 to 2002, according to estimates by Comerica Bank Chief Economist David Littmann. The NAIAS and Comerica Bank released the economic impact data jointly today as organizers conti ... Continue reading
Mopar Unveils 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T Pro Stock Entry
For a design sheet of the 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T Pro Stock Car, please click here; http://www.coxmarketinggroup.com/viewphotos.cfm?PhotoDate=1 1/06/02&Sponsor=M opar%20Motorsports%20NHRA%202003 Mopar Reveals 2003 Pro Stock Strategy Hemi-Powered Dodge Stratus R/T Joins Racing¹s Toughest Category LAS VEGAS (Nov. 6, 2002 ... Continue reading
Alamo Group Inc. Announces 2002 Third Quarter Results
SEGUIN, Texas--Nov. 6, 2002--Alamo Group Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2002. Net sales for the third quarter increased 2% to $65.2 million from $63.9 million for the same period last year. Net income for the quarter decreased 56% to $1.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, from ... Continue reading
IDOT and Porsche Cars of North America Calendar Contest Will Be Delayed
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 6, 2002; -- Student winners of the "Keep Illinois Clean" calendar/poster contest will not be announced on Thursday, November 7, as originally planned, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The winners will, however, be announced at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2004. Porsche ... Continue reading
Winter Car Care Tips From the Bureau of Automotive Repair
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 6 -- Millions of Californians will take to the road tomorrow as they do every day. But, as our first storm of the season hits at twice the speed of a Randy Johnson fastball, their vehicles may not be ready. Here are winter car care tips from the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Makers To Resume Motorbike Output In Vietnam
TOKYO November 6,2002; Dow Jones reported that Yamaha Motor Co. will resume production of motorcycles at its joint venture's plant in Vietnam Friday after Hanoi Tuesday gave the Japanese company permission to import more components, Yamaha Motor said Wednesday. On Thursday, Honda Motor Co. also said it expects to resum ... Continue reading
Mercedes E-Class Showcases Wide Range of Continental Technologies
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 7, 2002; Continental, through its units, Continental Tire, ContiTech and Continental Automotive Systems, are major suppliers on the new Mercedes E-Class from DaimlerChrysler. The Conti Temic electronics business unit of Continental Automotive Systems supplies a number of products, including: A ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Nov. 7, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Ryobi Die Casting Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ryobi Limited (Hiroshima, Japan) is performing preliminary studies to expand its U.S. aluminum die casting capabilities. For details on this devel ... Continue reading
Action Performance Fiscal 2002 Results Highlighted by Substantial Annual Growth
PHOENIX--Nov. 7, 2002-- Fourth Quarter and 12 Months Meet Expectations; Company Initiates Guidance for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended December 31, 2002 and Affirms Outlook for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2003 Action Performance Companies, Inc. , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion and distribution of lic ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
MILWAUKEE--Nov. 7, 2002--Rockwell Automation, Inc. , a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions, today reported fiscal 2002 fourth quarter income from continuing operations and net income of $49 million (26 cents per share). This result includes: - Income of $4 million ( ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces Pre-Tax Profit from Operations of $13 Million For Third Quarter 2002
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 7, 2002; Federal-Mogul Corporation today reported third quarter 2002 sales of $1,345 million up four percent compared to $1,289 million in 2001. Pre-tax profit from operations was $13 million compared to a loss of $87 million in third quarter 2001. Operating results for third quarter 2002 and 20 ... Continue reading
2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Wins Truckin' Magazine 'Truck of the Year' Award
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7, 2002; The all-new 2003 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500 pickup has won Truckin' magazine's "Truck of the Year" award, the publication's editorial director announced today. During an intensive three-week competition, the Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab with 345 horsepower worth of HEMI Magnum power upstaged all ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2002 - The award-winning Ford Thunderbird gets even better for 2003 with an additional 28 horsepower and other powertrain refinements among the list of upgrades for the new model year. "From horsepower to heated seats, the 2003 Thunderbird features upgrades inside and out," says Thunderbird chief eng ... Continue reading
Mack School Tour Continues Fall Swing Through Florida
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Nov. 7, 2002; The Mack School Tour, promoting technical careers, rolls southward into Florida, with seven stops before concluding its East Coast swing in Miami shortly before Thanksgiving. Mack Trucks, Inc. is using its experience as one of America's leading truck manufacturers to illustrate the wid ... Continue reading
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