North American International Auto Show Announces Opening Weekend Entertainment Line-up
DETROIT, Jan. 10, 2003; As the opening weekend of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2003 zooms closer and closer, Auto Show aficionados and their families planning on attending should mark their calendars with the following fun activities, sights and entertainment venues. Starting inside the new NAIAS ... Continue reading
GM says Saab autos should focus on US
STOCKHOLM, Jan 11, 2003 Reuters reported that the loss-making Swedish Saab Automobile unit of U.S. General Motors should focus on growth in the United States and expand its product portfolio, Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said on Saturday. "The best way to get Saab big and profitable is to grow in the U.S.," Wagoner tol ... Continue reading
Automotive Aftermarket Group/Bobit Publishing: Automotive Publisher Launches Retailer's Guide Site
TORRANCE, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2003--Mobile Electronics, Auto Trim & Restyling News and Truck & SUV Performance magazines joined forces to create AftermarketZONE.com, a new, one-stop directory that gives automotive retailers access to more than 5,000 suppliers and manufacturers and the ability to search more than 850 produ ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 10, 2003--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) announced that an associated company's fuel, F4 100 Racing Fuel, has become the official fuel for the Baby Grand Stock Car Association. The F4 100 Racing Fuel was chosen because "dynamometer testing of the F4 Racing Fuel on a Yamaha XJR1300 engine exhibite ... Continue reading
2003 Car Review: Nissan Sentra 2.5 LE
By Des Toups Base price: $16,599 Price as tested: $17,139 EPA mileage: 23 city/28 highway It’s 2003, but Nissan has conjured up 1968 with a small car just like Detroit used to make: It goes like hell in a straight line but doesn’t like corners, just like the V-8-stuffed Falcons and Novas that once ruled the Saturda ... Continue reading
ADESA IMPACT ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF ITS CORPORATE MANAGEMENT TEA M
<<Impact relocation.doc>> Good Afternoon, Everyone, Attached is a news release on the move of ADESA Impact's Corporate Management Team. For information on this news, please call. ... Continue reading
Alcoa Approves Building New 320,000 mtpy `Fjaroaal' Aluminum Smelter in Eastern Iceland
PITTSBURGH--Jan. 10, 2003-- Project is Key Element in Alcoa's Primary Metals Strategy; Fjaroaal Plant will Strengthen Economy in East Iceland Alcoa today announced that its Board of Directors has approved plans for the construction of a 322,000-metric ton Fjaroaal aluminum facility in Eastern Iceland. Alcoa's Fjaroaal ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Jan. 10, 2003-- Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. and Bridgestone Corporation today received a major setback in a national class action lawsuit filed against them for alleged defects in the Firestone Steeltex tire series. Following a hearing in the Western Division of the Central District of the United States Di ... Continue reading
Midas in Discussions to Sell Majority of PWI Quick-Delivery LocationS
ITASCA, Ill.--Jan. 10, 2003--Midas, Inc. is in discussions with potential buyers to sell the majority of its network of 77 Parts Warehouse, Inc. (PWI) quick-delivery parts distribution locations. A number of PWI locations will be closed or consolidated with other distribution locations as part of this process. The comp ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. To Broadcast Earnings Conference Call Via Live Webcast
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Jan. 10, 2003--Monro Muffler Brake: FROM: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. SUBJECT: Third Quarter 2003 Conference Call and Live Webcast WHO: Management of Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. WHEN: Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 11:00 am Eastern Time URL: http://www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast will be available ... Continue reading
Oil-Dri Announces Plan to Repurchase Stock
CHICAGO--Jan. 10, 2003--Oil-Dri Corporation of America announced today that it intends to repurchase shares of its common stock under previous authorizations approved by its Board of Directors. Under these authorizations, there are 446,610 remaining shares. The company last repurchased shares under these authorizations ... Continue reading
RTI-MACS CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW
The following MACS member requests coverage on the attached press release and will be showing this product at the MACS 23rd convention and trade show. For further information contact: Amanda Yantis Sales & Marketing Administrator aby@rtitech.com 800/468-2321 Marion J. Posen Manager of Sales and Marketing Mobile Air Con ... Continue reading
Snap-on Announces 2002 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Earnings Conference Call
KENOSHA, Wis.--Jan. 10, 2003--Snap-on Incorporated will hold a conference call to discuss 2002 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, January 22, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10 a.m. Central Time). This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at SNA's web site at www.snapon.com. A replay will ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Reaches Interim Settlement with MBIA
INDIANAPOLIS--Jan. 10, 2003--Union Acceptance Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board:UACAQ) ("UAC") today announced that it has reached an interim settlement with MBIA Insurance Corporation (MBIA) in respect to its adversary proceeding against MBIA in connection with UAC's pending Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceeding. The interim ... Continue reading
Used Auto Secrets "MrPrevention.com"
Outdated information CONSUMER FRAUD DEALS HARSH HAND TO USED CAR BUYERS Incorrect advice Lack of proper knowledge No effective training and buying techniques Inadequate consumer awareness Unscrupulous individuals These are just a few major problems facing anyone needing to purchase a quality used vehicle. A vehicle can ... Continue reading
Wise Industries Announces Exclusive Pro Van Liner
Attached please find a new press release and photo from Wise Industries. Please email becky@mcculloughpr.com to request a hi-res photo. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE EMAILED PRESS RELEASES: You may reply to this email to remove yourself from our list IF YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE OUR NEWS VIA REGULAR MAIL PLEASE INDICATE TH ... Continue reading
Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota Trucks Ready to Cruise into New York
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Jan. 10, 2003--The adventure never ends as the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks get into the groove of the 2003 season at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on January 10-12, 2003. Regarded as the nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show s ... Continue reading
CTS Announces Sale of Product Line to TXC Corporation
ELKHART, Ind.--Jan. 10, 2003--CTS Corporation today announced an agreement with TXC Corporation for the sale of CTS' 3.2mm x 5mm Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (3.2 x 5 TCXO) product line. The 3.2 x 5 TCXO products are used primarily in mobile handset applications and represent about $5 million in annual sa ... Continue reading
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Rotary Power Hits Hollywood, Forms Cars into Superheroes; Tinsel Town Welcomes RX-8 in X-Men Movie Sequel Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 10, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - When X2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the box-office smash X-Men, hits movie theaters this spring, audienc ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Jan. 10, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that it has been selected as the preferred bidder by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply approximately 350 Wheeled Tankers. Oshkosh will now enter into formal contract negotiations with the MoD to finalize contract details. These ... Continue reading
Schnitzer to Acquire 100% of an Industry Leading Auto Dismantler
PORTLAND, Ore.--Jan. 10, 2003--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., ("Schnitzer") announced today that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the interest of its 50% partner in Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers (the "Joint Venture"). In addition, Schnitzer's subsidiary has agreed to b ... Continue reading
ANDERSEN/WALKO COMMENCE Formula Ford PRE-SEASON TESTING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANDERSEN/WALKO COMMENCE PRE-SEASON TESTING PITTSBURGH, PA. (January 10, 2003) – Andersen/Walko Racing recently completed extensive testing at three different tracks, in preparation for the upcoming 2003 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship season. The newly formed team began its pre-season t ... Continue reading
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