NASCAR still setting standards for innovation in TV sports
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 15, 2003; Eddie Pells writing for the AP reported that NASCAR, more than any other sport, that might not be all bad. The Daytona 500 on Sunday will mark the 25th time NASCAR's biggest race has been televised live, and in the last quarter century, no sport has put its fans closer to the acti ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 15, 2003; Keith Parsons writing for the AP reported that while his competitors spent a furious final practice getting ready for the Daytona 500, Robby Gordon simply hung out in the garage. Eight laps in the first session was all he needed Saturday. "We're done," he said. "We've got about 25 ... Continue reading
GM Blast from the Past Takes Flight at Daytona 500
FOR RELEASE: February 15, 2003 GM Blast from the Past Takes Flight at Daytona 500 DAYTONA, Fla. - The GM Firebird I, the world’s first delta-winged, jet fighter looking automobile, will pace the parade lap of the 45th running of the Daytona 500. Firebird I, built in 1954, was the first gas turbine automobile ever ... Continue reading
2003 Mercedes E320/E500 Review
2003 Mercedes Benz E320 Base price: $46,950 Price as tested: $51,915 EPA mileage: 19 city/ 27 highway 2003 Mercedes Benz E500 Base price: $54,850 Price as tested: $59,545 EPA mileage: 16 city/ 23 highway By Des Toups "Viscous-dampened everything," my friend murmured, releasing the rear-seat grab handle of the new Merce ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Official Statement: Nissan North America, Inc. Black Experience Campaign
-- Today, Nissan unveiled the newest element of its inspirational 'Black Experience' advertising campaign. The evolution of The Black Experience campaign is intended to carry on the celebrations of Black History Month that are woven into the spirit of humanity. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.ne ... Continue reading
Virginia Lawmakers Defeat Lifesaving Safety Measure
Statement Attributed to the Virginia Coalition for Child Safety RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 14 -- The House of Delegates today reversed its decision from yesterday to pass the primary seat belt bill and voted to reject Senator Mims' bill SB325, 48249. Statement attributed to Patty French, co-chair of the Virginia Coalition for ... Continue reading
ITW Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend
GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 14 -- The board of directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc., at their meeting today, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 23 cents per share or 92 cents per share on an annual basis. This dividend will be paid on Monday, April 21, 2003 to stockholders of record Monday, March 31, 2003. ITW is ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Auto Parts Honors Federal-Mogul for Aftermarket Sales and Service Excellence
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 14 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation chalked up another significant customer award recently when it was named "2002 Sales and Service Vendor of the Year" by O'Reilly Auto Parts. Representatives of Federal-Mogul's North American aftermarket team accepted the award during O'Reilly's recent 2003 Manager ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice Reveals Best Overall Value Award Winners For 2003 Model Year Vehicles
Cars, Trucks and SUVs Honored at Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, a PRIMEDIA company that develops and distributes consumer automobile pricing, specifications and ownership and leasing cost data, today announced winners of the 17th annual "Best Overall Value of the Year" awards for 2003 m ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Feb. 14 -- Fleming Companies, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with ConocoPhillips to supply 114 Conoco-branded convenience stores in five states. The agreement anticipates approximately $35 million in annual volume and commences in April of 2003. The stores will be supplied by Fleming ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts & Accessories Announces 3rd Quarter Results
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2003--Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. (Internet billboard:MPAA) announced today that its net income for the three months ended December 31, 2002 was $3,222,000 or $.38 per share (fully diluted). This compares to net income of $1,300,000 or $.15 per fully diluted share for the three months ... Continue reading
Genmar to Launch Integrated Vessel System -- IVS --; Plans Unveiling in 2004 Model Year
MINNEAPOLIS & PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Feb. 14, 2003--Following three years of research and development, Genmar Holdings, Inc. (Genmar) announced today the planned launch of it's revolutionary Integrated Vessel System (IVS). Developed in partnership with Volvo Penta and Teleflex Incorporated , the Genmar IVS will provide ... Continue reading
AAA TEXAS: Weekend Gas Watch; New Record Highs in Texas Cities
HOUSTON--Feb. 14, 2003--Gasoline prices throughout the state and the country soared this week, with some Texas cities setting new record highs, 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. The statewid ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Ertl Showcases New Products at New York Toy Fair 2003
GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Feb. 14 -- Once again demonstrating the breadth and depth of its product line, Racing Champions Ertl is announcing an extensive line-up of new products at the 100th annual American International Toy Fair held in New York February 16-19. The new products, geared toward the Company's diverse customer ba ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Motorcycles Roar Through Detroit!
--Cycle World International Motorcycle Show: Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick of Detroit scheduled to open Cycle World International Motorcycle Show riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle through the lobby of the Cobo Conference/Exposition Center Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, 4 p.m. From James Dean to today's Hollywood, the mystique ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Announces Shares Repurchased and Upcoming Webcast
FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 14 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor made the following announcements. Shares Repurchased ... The Company repurchased 1.5 million shares at a discount to market from the Estate o ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 14 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (C&A), which is traded as CKC on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 1:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 20, 2003. C&A will discuss its fourth quarter ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 14 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (C&A), which is traded as CKC on the NYSE, will hold a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties at 1:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 20, 2003. C&A will discuss its fourth quarter ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 14 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today distributed over $15 million in profit-sharing and incentive compensation bonuses. Approximately $6.6 million was awarded to employees based in Oklahoma. In addition to the more than 1,150 employees based at the Tulsa headquarters, the company employs ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Chooses Oracle(R) E-Business Suite
Ducati Signs Agreement With Oracle Italia to Implement the Application Software to Automate Internal-Enabled Processes and Manage the Supply Chain REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Feb. 14 -- (http://www.oracle.com/tellmemore/?1622149 ) Oracle Italia, a subsidiary of Oracle Corp. , the world's largest enterprise software company ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces Live Webcast of Analyst Conference
CLEVELAND--Feb. 14, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today said it will be hosting an analyst conference on Thursday, February 27 beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST and concluding by 1:30 p.m. EST. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the company's business prospects with security analysts and in ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2003 Operating Results
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 14 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced today its operating results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2002. Revenues were $18.5 million compared to $26.7 million in the second quarter last year, primarily due to the near completion of the first phase of three phases of ... Continue reading
ITW Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend
GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 14 -- The board of directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc., at their meeting today, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 23 cents per share or 92 cents per share on an annual basis. This dividend will be paid on Monday, April 21, 2003 to stockholders of record Monday, March 31, 2003. ITW is ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Feb. 14, 2003-- Industry Orders For Medium, Heavy Trucks Up Significantly in January; Leading Indicators Appear To Have Stabilized Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, today reported a first quarter loss as was anticipated an ... Continue reading
Relco/Reliable Automotive Honored for Scholarship Help
Media contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 181 RELCO/RELIABLE AUTOMOTIVE HONORED FOR SCHOLARSHIP HELP NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2003) - Relco/Reliable Automotive, Overland Park, Kan., was honored by SEMA, the Specialty Equipmen ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Reports Higher Sales, Profitability in First Quarter
EMMETT, Idaho--Feb. 14, 2003--T.J.T., Inc. (OTCBB:AXLE), a recycler of axles and tires and wholesale distributor of O.E.M. parts and aftermarket material to the manufactured housing industry, today reported a 12 percent increase in sales for the first quarter ended December 31, 2002 and a small profit compared to a los ... Continue reading
Volvo Presents Tinseltown to GOTHAM You Are Invited to the Hottest Grammy Event Going
Who: Celebrity honorees in attendance will include: Russell Simmons Ahmet Ertegun Chaka Kahn Preston Bailey Lorraine Bracco Dionne Warwick Star Jones Michael Lee-Chin Mary J. Blige Sean "P Diddy" Combs Among many others. What: A gala celebration for major music industry company executives, press, film, music, and telev ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Reports Higher Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results - Provides Outlook for 2003
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--Feb. 14, 2003--Tower Automotive, Inc. , today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. The company reported increased sales and earnings for both periods and an improved balance sheet versus the prior year. For the fourth quarter of 2002, revenues were $681.6 milli ... Continue reading
Porsche Cayenne Factory Fill - Synthetic Motor Oil
FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 14, 2003--ExxonMobil today announced that Mobil 1 has been selected as original equipment (factory fill) for Porsche's new line of Cayenne sports-utility vehicles -- the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. Each new vehicle will be filled with Mobil 1 viscosity grade 0W-40. From the initial design ExxonMobil ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corporation, Torrance, California Announces Stock Repurchase
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2003--Edelbrock Corporation announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a systematic program for the repurchase of up to 100,000 additional shares of its Common Stock, having a par value of $0.01 per share, for cash, in the open market on the NASDAQ National Market s ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Chosen by CNN Headline News To Illustrate the Hydrogen Economy
Pioneers of Hydrogen Solutions Demonstrate Enabling Alternative Energy Technology that Addresses President Bush's Hydrogen Fuel Initiative ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 14 -- Hydrogen Economy pioneers from Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) were featured Tuesday on four live CNN Headline News segments illustrating th ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Valencia Test Summary
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla.--Feb. 14, 2003--JAG Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:JGMHA) announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire OIL@WORK Group, Inc., a privately held Delaware corporation based in Dallas, Texas. "We believe that this transaction creates the greatest value for JAG Media's stockholders in ... Continue reading
Fujitsu Renews Sponsorship With Jim Russell Racing Drivers School
SONOMA, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2003--The Jim Russell Racing Drivers School announced today that Fujitsu Limited, the $38 billion global information technology leader, has renewed its sponsorship of the school's USAC Formula Russell Racing Championship Series. Now in its 26th year, the Russell Championship Series has been a b ... Continue reading
MPA Announces Selwyn Joffe's Appointment as CEO
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2003--Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. (Internet billboard:MPAA) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Selwyn Joffe, MPA's Chairman of the Board since 1999 and a director and consultant to the Company since 1995, as MPA's Chief Executive Officer. In addition to his servi ... Continue reading
Dealer Expo 2003 Exhibitor Profiles
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.--Feb. 14, 2003--The Dealer Expo 2003 starts Feb. 15 at the Indianapolis Convention Center and RCA Dome. The show runs through Feb. 17. ... Continue reading
Mickey & Trudy Thompson murder case
From: Collene (Thompson) Campbell (Mickey's only sibling) (949) 496-4647, gnccampbell@cox.net February 14, 2003 FYI Reference: Mickey and Trudy Thompson Murder Case (The Truth About What is REALLY Happening.) Family and friends of murder victims, auto racing legend Mickey Thompson and his wife, Trudy, were surprised an ... Continue reading
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