Findlay Tire Company Announces Acquisition of Mickey Thompson
FINDLAY, Ohio, March 11 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY today announced the purchase of Max Trac Tire Company, Inc., better known as Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. The company, with leased locations in Stow, Ohio and Temecula, California, designs, develops and distributes specialty tires for the street, st ... Continue reading
Dodge Rams Own Darlington; Both NCTS Race Winners Vie to Continue Dodge Dominance
<<ole0.bmp>> CONTACT: Todd Goyer Patrick Mason Dodge Motorsports Golin/Harris o: (248) 512-0041 o: (312) 729-4331 c: (773) 354-2825 DODGE RAMS OWN DARLINGTON; BOTH NCTS RACE WINNERS VIE TO CONTINUE DODGE DOMINANCE DARLINGTON, S.C., (March 12, 2003) - When the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams of Dodge Motorsports fac ... Continue reading
Good Reviews From Organizers of 2003 SAE World Congress
DETROIT, March 11 -- "A resounding success" is how SAE staff organizers refer to the SAE 2003 World Congress, which concluded last week in Detroit, MI. The annual conference and exhibit for automotive engineers and managers unveiled several new additions to the event that, coupled with its historically strong base of t ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--March 11, 2003--DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of fleet safety technology, today announced that Clark Pest Control has selected DriveCam's Driving Feedback System to improve driving safety. Clark Pest Control operates 800 vehicles and is among the top 10 largest pest control companies in the U.S. DriveC ... Continue reading
Gillig Taps Syncata Reporting Engine to Satisfy TREAD Act Compliance Rules & Regs
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--March 11, 2003--Bus manufacturer Gillig Corporation, established in 1890, has chosen business consulting and systems integration firm Syncata Corporation's TREAD Reporting Engine to help them meet looming federal reporting rules and regulations imposed under the Transportation Recall, Enhancement, A ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
PERRIS, Calif., March 11 -- For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002, National R.V. Holdings, Inc. today reported a net loss of $6.9 million, or $0.70 per share. This result compares to a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.37 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2001. The manufacturer of Class A motorhomes and trave ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Expands Operations in China
Company's Joint Venture Opens JIT Manufacturing Facility in Changchun LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 11 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company's exhaust manufacturing joint venture in Dalian, China has expanded its operations with a new JIT (just-in- time) manufacturing plant in Changchun, China. The new faci ... Continue reading
DALLAS, March 11 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. today reported total sales for February 2003 were $797.6 million, an increase of 15.7 percent over the February 2002 total of $689.2 million. Total merchandise sales for February 2003 were $532.9 million, an increase of 3.2 percent over the February 2002 total of $516.5 million. U.S. ... Continue reading
Fresh off a successful Ride and Drive in Southern California attended by Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Automobile and Popular Mechanics, SLP is inviting you to our Southeast Media Ride and Drive. Scheduled for Friday, March 28 in Kissimmee, a suburb of Orlando, the program will feature SLP's new Ford- approved Ranger Th ... Continue reading
Proceeds to Benefit Darrell Gwynn Foundation, Guy Harvey Research Institute PALM BEACH, Fla., March 11 -- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company LLC today announced it will auction a one-of-kind Nitro CDC 911 bass boat, with custom graphics by renowned marine artist and conservationist Guy Harvey and personally signed by 43 N ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Further Enhances Its Corporate Governance Initiatives
MCLEAN, Va., March 11 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that, its Board of Trustees has recently created a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and adopted a set of corporate governance guidelines, a code of business c ... Continue reading
Delphi Becomes Top Shingo Winner in Award's History As Four Plants Receive 2003 Prize
TROY, Mich., March 11 -- Four Delphi Corp. plants have been recognized for their lean manufacturing excellence by winning the 2003 Shingo Prize -- making Delphi the company to win the most Shingo Prizes in the award's history -- bringing its total to 12. "Delphi is honored to once again be recognized with this respecte ... Continue reading
Durr Selects Suitt Construction as Partner for Paint Shop Facility
GREENVILLE, S.C.--March 11, 2003--Durr, the world's largest supplier of paint finishing systems to the automotive industry, has selected Suitt Construction Company as a partner for the multimillion-dollar paint shop facility that is part of the new Hyundai assembly plant near Montgomery, Ala. Suitt is constructing the ... Continue reading
TELFORD, Pa.--March 11, 2003--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW), is pleased to announce that the Company has shipped catalyst/muffler units to the Bellingham Washington School district. The units were purchased by Georgia-Pacific for retrofit on Bellingham School District buses in support of a ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: A nearly-completed 2003 Kawasaki JET SKI® STX-12F watercraft - the cleanest personal watercraft in the industry - rolls down the assembly line at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A., in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kawasaki, the company that started the personal watercraft craze, is celebrating the 30th a ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Kawasaki Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Jet Ski Watercraft
-- The company that started the personal watercraft craze is celebrating the 30th anniversary of JET SKI(R) watercraft. Beyond creating a new form of recreation, Kawasaki changed the boating world forever when it introduced the very first JET SKI model. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream. ... Continue reading
Pacific Insight Electronics Corp. lists on the Toronto Stock Exchange
- Effective at the start of trading on March 12, 2003 - TSX Venture: PIH VANCOUVER, March 11 -- Pacific Insight Electronics Corp. ('Pacific Insight'), a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic components today announced that its common shares have been approved for listing on the Toronto Stock Exchang ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, China--March 11, 2003--QAD , a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, continues to mark healthy sales momentum in Asia, with its flagship MFG/PRO suite becoming a platform of choice for automotive manufacturers in China to automate business operations and collaborate seamlessly ... Continue reading
Rentech Announces REN CORPORATION/ Sauer Danfoss, Eaton Purchase Orders
DENVER, and STILLWATER, Okla., March 11 -- Rentech, Inc. (AMEX:RTK) today announced that REN CORPORATION (REN), a Company in which Rentech holds a majority position, has received a series of new purchase orders from Eaton Corp. , Sauer-Danfoss, Inc., West Branch, IA and Sauer Danfoss Ltd, Swindon, Wilts, UK, units of S ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Provides Second Quarter Update and Earnings Outlook
MILWAUKEE--March 11, 2003--Rockwell Automation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Don H. Davis, in a presentation at the Salomon Smith Barney Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference, today stated that sales in January and February excluding currency translation increased by about 4% over last year's similar period. Davis commen ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Reduces Vehicle Door Noise, Optimizes Performance with SikaDamp(R) 630
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 11 -- Since its introduction less than a year ago, SikaDamp(R) 630 has yielded significant reductions in weight and cost, while providing considerable increase in performance. SikaDamp(R) 630 is a lightweight damper that offers a notable improvement in acoustic performance over traditional ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds Iowa Franchise
MINNEAPOLIS--March 11, 2003--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced the opening of its seventy-sixth facility today. Located in Iowa City, IA, the franchise was awarded to partners Jim and Mark Dreusicke, owners of Toyota of Iowa City. Mark Wahlin, Director of Franchising, ... Continue reading
WORCESTER, Mass.--March 11, 2003--Allegro MicroSystems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of semiconductor products, today announced the opening of a 15,000 square foot design center in Warminster, PA. Allegro's new Pennsylvania Development Center is an extension to the corporate engineering team with the primary purpose of ... Continue reading
Fiserv LeMans Collaborates with DataScan to Improve Floorplan Process
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--March 11, 2003--Two leading automotive finance innovators, Fiserv LeMans and DataScan Technologies, have announced plans for a new Web-based electronic interface that could transform wholesale floorplan backroom operations. The wholesale finance, retail and lease systems of the two companies will ... Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY - Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Rounds One & Two
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Rounds One and Two Sebring International Raceway Green Flags: Thursday, March 13, 2003, 4:30 p.m. (ET) Friday, March 14, 2003, 5:30 p.m. (ET) Circuit: 3.70-mile road course Records: Qualifying Lap: Pinto: 2:09.209 (103.00 MPH), Dan Wheldon, 1999 ... Continue reading
News Release: NEW BIGFOOT DESTINATIONT MONSTER TRUCK TO PROMOTE NEW FIRESTONE DESTINATION TIRES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 NEW BIGFOOT DESTINATION(tm) MONSTER TRUCK TO PROMOTE NEW FIRESTONE DESTINATION TIRES NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 11, 2003) - After 11 seasons of running with Firestone tires, the Bigfoot Monster Truck is still thrilling fans and racking up wins. And new for 2003, B ... Continue reading
Scion Auto Show Display Recognized for Creativity and Originality
TORRANCE, Calif., March 11 -- Scion's auto show exhibit received accolades from both the American Institute of Architect's (AIA) Chicago Chapter and Exhibitor Magazine for its creativity, individuality and representation of the brand. The display debuted last year at the 2002 New York Auto Show and has been making its ... Continue reading
The Solution to High Gas Prices Is Right Here
Satellite Feeds: Wed., March 12, 2003 Wed., March 12, 2003 Fri., March 14, 2003 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM ET 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM ET Telstar 5 Telstar 5 Telstar 5 C-Band C-Band C-Band Transponder 8 Transponder 8 Transponder 8 Downlink Freq: 3860 H Downlink Freq: 3860 H Downlink Freq: 3860 H As gasoline pric ... Continue reading
Thor to Purchase Up to 1 Million Shares of Its Common Stock
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, March 11 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the purchase of up to 1 million shares of its common stock from time to time at the discretion of management. "This authorization to purchase our stock demonstrates our continuing commitment to enhance share ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Second Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Held on March 18, 2003
FOREST CITY, Iowa--March 11, 2003--Winnebago Industries, Inc., the nation's leading manufacturer of motor homes, will host a conference call to discuss the results of its 2003 second quarter ended March 1, 2003. The Company will release its results before market on the same day. The call will be held on Tuesday, March ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Notes from Sebring #2
Tuesday Test Notes at Sebring - The second day of pre-event testing began under hot and humid conditions. - No. 6 McDonough took part in the first session, after repairing the damage to his car in Monday testing overnight. - No. 37 Dona elected not to take part in Tuesday's test, after running in all four sessions on M ... Continue reading
Championship Auto Racing Teams Acquires Miami Street Race
INDIANAPOLIS, March 11 -- Having made a successful return to the Miami market with the Champ Car World Series in 2002, Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. ensured the long-term future of the Grand Prix Americas event today when it acquired Raceworks LLC, the Miami-based company that was the promoter for last season's ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Kia Sorento EX ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 192 hp @ 5,500 rpm/217 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.7 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 17938 x 74.2 x 71.3 in. STICKER PRICE: $24,595 Like most Americans, my first exposure to K ... Continue reading
2003 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners Announced
ATLANTA, Ga., March 11 -- The second annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year awards were announced today during a ceremony at the Atlanta International Auto Show. A jury of 35 automotive journalists from throughout North America selected the winners from 32 Concept Vehicles and six Production Preview Vehicles ... Continue reading
AAA Reports National Gas Prices Nearing Record Levels
MINNEAPOLIS, March 11 -- Recent cold weather, low gas inventories, high crude oil prices (approximately $37/barrel) and continuing industry concern about a possible war with Iraq have caused the nationwide average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline -- currently at $1.702/gallon -- to near the highest price ... Continue reading
The Latest From Car Maker China - Includes Pictures
http://www.autoindex.org/news.plt?no=372&nl=y Click Here for the latest news,information and images from the next big player in car making. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Receives Best Overall Value of the Year Award for the E-Class and SLK230
TORONTO, March 11, 2003; In the wake of receiving several recent accolades and awards for many of its 2003 models, Mercedes-Benz has now been awarded IntelliChoice's prestigious and coveted Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) distinction for the E-Class and SLK 230 in two separate categories. Selected from over 1000 ... Continue reading
NHTSA Opens Probe of 590,000 Chrysler Sedans
DETROIT, March 11, 2003; Reuters reported that U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a defect investigation into 589,596 Chrysler sedans, after five complaints of throttles sticking open. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday the investigation opened late last month covered Dodge Int ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Coupe
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Coupe ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 302 hp @ 5,600 rpm/339 lb-ft @ 2,700-4,250 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with Touch Shift WHEELBASE: 106.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.6 x 68.5 x 55.4 in. STICKER PRICE: $52,865 (base) One of ... Continue reading
Listen To 2003 SAE World Congress Keynote Speeches Here On-line
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11 -- If you missed the keynote speeches at the 2003 SAE World Congress, Michigan Technology News.Com started offering them Monday on-line from its web site at www.Mitechnews.com . Mitechnews.com , the Independent Voice Of Michigan Technology, also announced that is has launched its newest ra ... Continue reading
The Major Automotive Companies Announces Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--March 11, 2003--The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq SC: MAJR - news) today announced that the settlement of a class action against the Company and several of its current and/or prior directors and/or officers, captioned In re Fidelity Holdings, Inc. Securities Litigation, has been appro ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Launches Fuel-Cell Vehicle Test Program in Japan
* First cooperative fuel-cell test facility in Japan open * Mercedes fuel-cell-powered A-Class one of the first vehicles in the program * Five hydrogen filling stations open in Tokyo TOKYO, March 11 -- DaimlerChrysler joins forces with energy-supply companies and other manufacturers in the opening of the first Japanese ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Nissan Pathfinder SE
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Nissan Pathfinder SE ENGINE: 3.5-liter DOHC V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 6,000 rpm/265 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 106.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 182.7 x 71.7 x 68.1 in. STICKER PRICE: $30,000 (est.) There's no doubt that the Niss ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo XC90 T6 ENGINE: 2.9-liter intercooled twin turbo six HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 5,100 rpm/280 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 112.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.9 x 74.7 x 70.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $45,555 We ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo XC90 T6 ENGINE: 2.9-liter intercooled twin turbo six HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 5,100 rpm/280 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 112.5 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.9 x 74.7 x 70.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $45,555 We ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Subaru Baja ENGINE: 2.5-liter horizontally opposed 4 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 165 hp @ 5,600 rpm/166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 104.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 193.3 x 70.1 x 64.2 in. STICKER PRICE: $25,320 Four years ago, at the Philadel ... Continue reading
Review : 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS A few years ago, Nissan's upscale Infiniti division seemed to be searching for direction. The search is now over, and Infiniti has a very definite direction - sports-luxury vehicles with unique style and character. No car shows this better than the G35. Based on the same platform - ... Continue reading
Renault Samsung Turns $134 Million Profit
SEOUL, South Korea March 11, 2003; Renault Samsung Motors Corp. posted a 2002 net profit, achieving profitability ahead of schedule, due in part to strong domestic sales of its cars as well as cost-cutting efforts. Renault Samsung had a net profit of 166 billion won ($133.8 million). Sales jumped 60% in 2002 to 1.775 t ... Continue reading
TOKYO March 11, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Kyodo News said BMW Japan Corp. said Tuesday it is recalling a total of 2, 785 vehicles in three models for free repairs due to a defective steering gearbox. In a report presented to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, BMW Japan said the bolt that holds the ... Continue reading
Ford President Faces Inquiry over Advertising Directive
DETROIT March 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Ford Motor Co. , struggling to accelerate its turnaround efforts, faces more unrest at the top, Tuesday's Wall Street Journal reported. Ford's president and chief operating officer, Nick Scheele, is the subject of a formal inquiry by the company's personnel chief. The int ... Continue reading
AutoTradeCenter and Chrome Partner for Accurate Online Vehicle Descriptions
PORTLAND, Ore.--March 10, 2003--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions and AutoTradeCenter (ATC), a leading Internet-based business-to-business automotive remarketing company, announced today that ATC will use Chrome's data to bring more detailed vehicle ... Continue reading
The Budweiser Autosport 2003 Show will broadcast live from McGilvery's Speedway on Tuesday March 11th beginning at 6:50 PM instead of 7:00 PM due to a Hockey Game The first guest... Rollie Helmling... President and CEO of the United States Auto Club. What is new with USAC... we'll see. The Budweiser Autosport Show can ... Continue reading
PRINCETON, N.J., March 10 -- Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) (www.exide.com ), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has won the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award for 2003 from The Fork Lift Truck Association of the UK. Exide's Industrial Energy Motive Power group won the award for its ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 10 -- What do you get when you cross a sport- ute with a sports car? One thing's sure: the all-new Porsche Cayenne goes fast on-road and off. Catch a ride in one of the year's most controversial new products this week on TheCarConnection.com . Then switch seats for a spin through sunny Spain as TCC drive ... Continue reading
Former GM Executive Joins INDEC's Global Management Team
DETROIT, March 10 -- Les Schoonover, formerly global warranty director for General Motors Worldwide Purchasing organization, has been named director of North American operations for INDEC, a leading provider of technical benchmarking systems for the automotive industry. Schoonover previously held a variety of senior ma ... Continue reading
Franchisees Benefit from Payless Car Rental System, Inc. Partnerships
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--March 10, 2003--Franchisees will now be provided with resources for auto damage claims handling and group health and insurance needs as a result of Payless Car Rental System, Inc. partnerships with Subrogation Management Team, Williams & Stazzone Insurance Agency, Inc. and Thompson, Bostrom & Asso ... Continue reading
NHRA Gatornationals on Bazemore's hit list
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2003 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (Fla.) RACEWAY EVENT DATE: March 14-16, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GATORNATIONALS ON TOP OF BAZEMORE'S HIT LIST GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 10, 2003) -- Whit Bazemore, driver of the Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge Stratus R/T Funny Ca ... Continue reading
Quanex Appoints Michael R. Bayles President of Building Products Segment
HOUSTON, March 10 -- Quanex Corporation announced today that Michael R. Bayles is appointed President of the Building Products segment and remains a corporate vice president. He will report directly to Raymond A. Jean, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Quanex. In his new position, Mr. Bayles is responsible for En ... Continue reading
Syntel Joins Siebel Alliance Program; Syntel Consultants Certify on Siebel eBusiness Applications
TROY, Mich., March 10 -- Syntel , a global applications outsourcing and eBusiness firm, today announced that it has joined the Siebel Alliance Program as a Consulting Partner. Siebel Systems, Inc , is a leading provider of multi-channel eBusiness applications software. Syntel has certified consultants via the Siebel Ce ... Continue reading
Alderman Revisits Magical Gainesville Weekend
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 34th Annual Mac Tools NHRA Gatornationals Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Florida Alderman Revisits Magical Gainesville Weekend Last Year¹s Victory Was a Welcome Tonic GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 10, 2003) Winning can cure a lot of ills. And nobody knows that bett ... Continue reading
BASF Quality Expert Offers Insights into Responsible Care 14001
Conference Attendees Hear How BASF Helps Make Environmental Standards Better DALLAS, March 10 -- Companies that firmly commit to improving their environmental, health, and safety standards will have distinct competitive advantages in coming years, a quality expert from BASF said today. "Leadership and competitive advan ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. CEO To Speak at B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference
COSTA MESA, Calif.--March 10, 2003--Ceradyne, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Joel Moskowitz will speak at B. Riley & Co.'s Fourth Annual Investor Conference to be held at the Marriott Hotel at the Los Angeles Airport on Thursday, March 13, 2003. Scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm Pacific, Moskowitz will present Ceradyne's bus ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 10, 2003-- BEGINS ON PAGE 21 Looking back: Special 50th Anniversary Section When Consumer Reports(R) (CR) published its first cover-to-cover auto issue in 1953, the automotive world was a dramatically different place. This year we cover a 210-vehicle mix of cars, pickups, minivans, and SUVs. By comparis ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports' 50th Anniversary Auto Issue Puts a Premium on Safety:
YONKERS, N.Y.--March 10, 2003-- Problems with HID Headlights, Dangerous Blind Spots, and Top Vehicles for Crash Protection & Accident Avoidance CR's First-Ever Tests of HID Headlights: How Do They Fare Under CR's Glare? Consumer Reports April auto issue sheds some light on a new type of headlight designed to help drive ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Completes Divestiture of European Mechanical Assemblies Business
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--March 10, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that it has completed the divestiture of its European Mechanical Assemblies business to Magal Engineering Limited and members of the local management group, located in Woodley, England. The divestiture was part of DURA's strategic r ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--March 10, 2003--EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations: Applied Materials - SELL Ford Motor - BUY RF Micro Devices - SELL eBay - SELL Medtronic - SELL WHAT THESE RATINGS MEAN: EquityOutlook.Com ranks stocks with a proprietary unbiased system of technical analysis. These ratings ... Continue reading
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Year 2002 Earnings Results
DALLAS, March 10 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., (AMEX:HAF.EC) ("The Company") today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2002. Net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 was $388,000 ($0.04 per share) as compared to a net loss of $217,000 ($0.02 per share) for t ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Unveils Redesigned Web-site
Contact: Diana Rose 707-938-8448, xt. 118 Infineon Raceway Unveils Redesigned Web-Site SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ¯ Infineon Raceway has unveiled a redesigned Web-site (www.infineonraceway.com) that will offer race fans a variety of amenities designed to not only enhance their stay in the Sonoma Valley, but al ... Continue reading
SmarTire Signs Extension and Settlement Agreement With TRW
www.smartire.com NASDAQ: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, March 10 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. announces that it has signed an Extension and Settlement Agreement with TRW Automotive that reinstates SmarTire's right and royalty free access to TRW patents granted under the License Agreement dated August 31, 2001. TRW and SmarTire agree t ... Continue reading
ZAP Electric Car to Be featured on Discovery Channel Tonight
SEBASTOPOL, Calif., March 10 -- ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that the Discovery Channel will be airing a special on its Daily Planet science channel at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The special features ZAP's Light Utility Vehicle, or LUV, as well as its new lithium ion battery. A streaming video segme ... Continue reading
Consolidated Freightways Signs Letter of Intent to Sell Canadian Freightways Ltd.
VANCOUVER, Wash.--March 10, 2003--Consolidated Freightways Corporation (CF) (PINK SHEETS:CFWEQ) has signed a letter of intent with CF Canada Acquisition Ltd. (CFCAL) to sell the assets of its Canadian subsidiary, Canadian Freightways Ltd. (CFL), and the assets of certain of CFL's subsidiaries. The agreement contemplate ... Continue reading
SpeedFreaks' New Penthouse and Numbers!
Hollywood, CA (March 10, 2003) - Please make note, the home and number of SpeedFreaks' Motorsports Empire has changed. The new address: SpeedFreaks, Ltd. 16133 Ventura Blvd. Suite 700 Encino, CA 91436 Office Number: 818.995.9159 Fax Number: 818.995.9179 Kenny Sargent, Crash Gladys, Lugg Nuttz and Statt Mann Caruthers c ... Continue reading
TI automotive has plastic fuel tank to meet PZEV standards
Warren, Michchigan, March 11 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of automotive fluid storage and delivery systems, has developed the world's first plastic fuel tank to meet California's strict Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) requirements. Named PERMBLOK(R) AS6, the tank is built with six layers of mater ... Continue reading
Corvette 50th Anniversary Celebration
FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2003 Racer to lead thousands of Corvettes on 1,000-mile trek to Corvette 50th Anniversary Celebration DETROIT - Corvette Racing C5-R competitor Andy Pilgrim has been chosen as Grand Marshal for the National Corvette Caravan - Florida chapter. On June 24-26, 2003, Pilgrim will lead the caravan fro ... Continue reading
GM's HydroGen3 Boasts Highest Range Of Any Road-Approved Fuel Cell Vehicle In Japan
FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2003 GM's HydroGen3 Boasts Highest Range Of Any Road-Approved Fuel Cell Vehicle In Japan TOKYO - The Japanese Government today granted GM the first-ever approval to drive a liquid hydrogen-fueled vehicle on public roads in Japan. GM's HydroGen3 fuel cell vehicle will be the first to drive on the ... Continue reading
Kyosan Denki America and DENSO to Establish Mt. Sterling, Ky. Manufacturing Facility
New Company Expects to Employ 230 People LEXINGTON, Ky., March 10 -- Kyosan Denki America, Inc., of Winchester, Ky., and DENSO International America, Inc., of Southfield, Mich., today jointly announced at a news conference that the two companies will establish a North American manufacturing company in Mt. Sterling, Ky. ... Continue reading
AmeriSuites Announces Primary Sponsorship in Le Mans Series
FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 10 -- Prime Hospitality Corp. , has announced that their AmeriSuites hotel brand is entering its 6th season of association with Jon Lewis and his American Spirit Racing organization. AmeriSuites' primary sponsorship is on the #12 Riley & Scott MKIIIc LMP900 prototype, powered by a Lozano Bros. Po ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2004 RX 330 and 2003 GS 300 SportDesign
TORRANCE, Calif., March 10 -- Lexus released manufacturers suggested retail pricing (MSRP) today for the all-new 2004 RX 330 luxury utility vehicle and for the 2003 GS 300 SportDesign edition of Lexus' luxury sport sedan. The RX 330 will go on sale March 26 with a starting MSRP of $35,025 for the two-wheel drive model, ... Continue reading
BOSTON--March 10, 2003--Pohly & Partners, a Boston-based customer communications company, is pleased to announce the addition of new services provided to UAW-DaimlerChrysler National Training Center (NTC) by providing custom online content to the organization's member Web site. The online content is posted on Tomorrow ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Services North America Statement in Response To Two Lawsuits Filed in Chicago
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 10 -- The following is a statement by DaimlerChrysler Services North America in response to two lawsuits filed in Chicago. * Company Outraged by Allegations Made in Lawsuits * Company Neither Condones nor Tolerates Racial Discrimination of Any Kind * Company's Automated Credit Evaluation ... Continue reading
Mazda, Caterpillar Team Up in Service-Parts Logistics Agreement
IRVINE, Calif., March 10 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and Caterpillar Logistics Services today announced they have entered into an agreement, effective immediately, to provide the distribution of service-parts and accessories to Mazda dealerships in the United States and Canada. The multi-year service-part ... Continue reading
Champ Car Statement -- Road America Regrettably Removed from 2003 Schedule
INDIANAPOLIS, March 10 -- Champ Car today announced that it is regretfully removing the Grand Prix of Road America from its 2003 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford schedule. In February, CART, Inc. filed suit against Road America for failure to pay the final installment on the agreed-upon s ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Notes from Sebring #1
Monday Test Notes at Sebring - The 2003 edition of the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship got underway unofficially Monday morning when the cars took to the track for testing. - Monday the Zetec Championship will have four test sessions, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. - The first session of the day comm ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 10, 2003--You want a great car at a great price. The dealer wants to make as much profit as he can. Consumer Reports' annual April auto issue helps you resist the dealer ploys that squeeze you for more cash than you should pay. Here are 10 common traps to avoid. (1) The False Credit Score - The dealer c ... Continue reading
ALPS' Furukawa Plant Approved for Electromagnetic Compatibility
TOKYO--March 10, 2003--ALPS' Automotive Products Division (Furukawa Plant, Furukawa City, Miyagi Prefecture, Managing Director Kazuya Yoshikoshi) received accreditation as an electromagnetic compatibility testing facility from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a US-based non-profit, nongover ... Continue reading
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