Toyota Promotes North American Manufacturing Executives
ERLANGER, Ky., March 12 -- Toyota announced today the promotions of several senior level managers at the automakers' North American manufacturing facilities and headquarters. "This will be an exciting and challenging year for Toyota's North American manufacturing operations," said Atsushi Niimi, president of Toyota Mot ... Continue reading
Special Edition Camry Package Unveiled at Atlanta Auto Show
ATLANTA, March 12 -- The fifth-generation Toyota Camry has become the platinum standard in midsize family sedans by offering more of everything sedan buyers want -- room, comfort, performance, safety and value -- along with award-winning Toyota quality. For 2003, additional accolades such as aggressive styling, sporty ... Continue reading
Graco Announces Voluntary Recall of Stand-Alone SnugRide Infant Car Seats Equipped With Base
EXTON, Pa., March 12 -- Graco Children's Products today announced a voluntary recall of 650,000 stand-alone SnugRide infant car seats equipped with a base manufactured in the USA between March 1, 2002 and March 6, 2003. SnugRide infant car seats sold as part of a travel system (stroller/infant carrier/car-seat base com ... Continue reading
Clean Air Partners Raises $8.6 Million in Latest Round of Venture Funding
SAN DIEGO--March 12, 2003-- New Investment to Finance Continuing Product and Market Expansion Clean Air Partners, a leader in the development and commercialization of high-tech solutions to reduce emissions from mobile and stationary engines, announced today that it has closed its second round of venture capital fundin ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--March 12, 2003-- Ninety Percent of Car Buyers Surveyed Would Consider Buying Hybrid Versions of Their Current Vehicles According to Autobytel's annual "Green" survey(1) measuring consumer attitudes on fuel-efficient vehicles, 90% of online auto shoppers would consider buying a hybrid-engine vehicle, if ... Continue reading
First Technology Tackles In-Car Air Quality
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 12, 2003--First Technology is proud to announce yet another component adding to vehicle safety and security. This product comes in response to ever increasing demands for improved air quality, and addresses the quality of air inside the vehicle cabin. The First Technology Air Quality Module (AQ ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice Results from Sebring
SEBRING, FLA. - Practice times for the 14 lap, 51.800-mile Rounds One and Two races at Sebring International Raceway, with practice position, driver, hometown, car, time and speed in miles-per-hour. 1 (3),Westley Barber(R), Saffron Walden, England, F2A, Van Diemen Ford, 2:03.931, 107.479. 2 (9),Tonis Kasemets, Mundelei ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--March 12, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated). NT Techno (Takahama, Japan), a Tier III automotive supplier, has chosen Oxford, Granville County, North Carolina, for the location of its first U.S. manufacturing plant. For details on this project including the ... Continue reading
Kolorfusion International & Polaris Industries Enter Exclusive License Agreement
Asset Caption: Kolorfusion's patented surface coating technology on Polaris ATVs. Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & body textAsset Description: Text file containing headline & body text Asset Caption: Press ReleaseAsset Description: Word Document File Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: M ... Continue reading
TORONTO--March 12, 2003--mail2web.com(TM), a leading free web-based email application, and brand of SoftCom Technology Consulting Inc., announces a joint marketing and sponsorship agreement with Porsche Motorsport North America, Inc. mail2web.com will become the Official Sponsor of Porsche's factory drivers during the ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Names Pestow Chairman of New Technical Council
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 12 -- Metaldyne today announced that Chuck Pestow, the company's vice president of sales and marketing, has taken on additional responsibilities as chairman of its newly created Technical Council. In this new role, Pestow is responsible for leading and facilitating the exchange of communication, ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Diversity Equals Market Share
-- In the 80s, the majority of automotive purchases were made by white men. Today, 60 percent of all new car and truck purchases are made by Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians, women and young people. And these consumer groups continue to grow. In the next decade, economists predict these groups will make up more tha ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Reports New Orders, Record Backlog
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 12 -- Riviera Tool Company (AMEX:RTC) today reported that it secured approximately $17 million in new orders -- including lead program manager on a major assembly for a new Mercedes Benz vehicle -- during the second quarter of fiscal 2003. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based designer and manufactur ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--March 12, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced the promotion of James Ferguson to a newly created senior management position at the Company. James Ferguson, who joined Superior in 1977 and was formerly Vice President - OEM Marketing Group, has been named to the position of Sen ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, China--March 12, 2003--Teradyne, Inc. announced that the Haier IC Company of Shanghai, a division of the Haier Group, one of the world's biggest home appliance manufacturers, selected Teradyne to assist in the design verification of a microcontroller for use in numerous home appliances such as refrigerators, ... Continue reading
The 18th Annual Port Huron Camper & RV Show is Coming to McMorran Place, March 13-16
PORT HURON, Mich., March 12 -- The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the 18th Annual Port Huron Camper & RV Show, March 13-16, 2003, at McMorran Place in Port Huron, Mich. New, year 2003 recreation vehicles will be on display, including folding campers, motor homes, trav ... Continue reading
The Coast Distribution System, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2002 Operating Results
Coast Reports Significant Improvements in Fiscal 2002 Operating Results Board of Directors Declares Cash Dividend of $0.06 Per Share MORGAN HILL, Calif., March 12 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. Fourth Quarter O ... Continue reading
Universal Ice Blast Reports Progress to Shareholders
KIRKLAND, Wash., March 12 -- Universal Ice Blast, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: UIBI) , today sent the following letter to its shareholders: Dear Shareholder: I want to report the exciting progress and developments at Universal Ice Blast. During the first two months of 2003, we have received a record $3 million requests for qu ... Continue reading
Alcoa Honors 16 Suppliers for Top UBC Quality; 6 Are Repeat Winners
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--March 12, 2003--Alcoa Rigid Packaging, one of Alcoa's largest business units, announced today the selection of 16 companies to receive Alcoa UBC Supplier Quality Awards for shipments of outstanding quality used beverage containers (UBCs) in 2002. Suppliers are nominated by Alcoa Recycling Company and ... Continue reading
Attorneys Say DaimlerChrysler Denials on Redlining Suits 'Brimming With Inaccuracies'
'Opus of Denial' Falls Short in Explanation CHICAGO, March 12 -- In a lawsuit claiming DaimlerChrysler (Chrysler) denied credit to customers based on race, attorneys for the plaintiffs today refuted claims in Chrysler's response to the suit released late Monday. According to Steve Berman, the attorney representing six ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--March 12, 2003--Manufacturers looking to replace under utilized VTLs or to reduce set up and fixture costs will find an affordable solution in Cincinnati Machine's multi-tasking H5 GEMINEX(TM) machine series, its newest generation H5, 5-axis horizontal machining centers. Both affordable and reliable, the H5 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 12 -- Dr. Dieter Zetsche, president and CEO of the Chrysler Group, will be presented with the World Trader of the Year Award at the Detroit Regional Chamber's 2003 International Consular Ball on March 28, 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn. The World Trader of the Year award is given annually to recog ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla., March 12 -- eMax Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: EMAX) plans to take subsidiary, EMAXNET, Inc., public within the next 90 days. The stock dividend will be the second planned dividend to EMAX shareholders. The terms and conditions of this transaction will be announced by eMax Corporation in the near future. ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Quarterly Dividend
DUBUQUE, Iowa--March 12, 2003--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. The Board of Directors announces its second quarter dividend of $.13 per share payable April 1, 2003 to shareholders on record as of March 21, 2003. Flexsteel has paid cash dividends each year since 1938 on its common stock. This is the 245th consecutive cash di ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice Notes from Sebring
Wednesday Practice Notes at Sebring - The 51st running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring commenced Wednesday. - The Zetec Championship is running in conjunction with the American Le Mans Series and racing for the 15th and 16th time at Sebring international raceway. - The Zetec Championship commenced it's 30-minute ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Continue Upward Trend
AURORA, Ill., March 12 -- Gas prices continue upward in Illinois and northern Indiana as the nation prepares for war with Iraq. Illinois and northern Indiana motorists find themselves paying an average of $1.74 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average ... Continue reading
Grammer Appoints Heinz-Juergen Otto as New CEO
AMBERG, Germany--March 12, 2003--Heinz-Juergen Otto, 53, has been selected to be CEO of Grammer AG, a leading supplier of specialty automotive seating systems. He joined the Grammer Management Board as deputy CEO on January 1, 2003, and will succeed Dr. Bernd Blankenstein, 64, as CEO at the beginning of May, when Blank ... Continue reading
Grammer Automotive Achieves Global Certification
AMBERG, Germany, March 12 -- Grammer Automotive, a leading supplier of specialty automotive seating systems, has been certified ISO/TS 16949 compliant at every one of its twenty manufacturing locations worldwide. The International Standards Organization (ISO), located in Geneva, Switzerland, administers TS 16949 qualit ... Continue reading
Grand Rapids Business Prepares Local Woman to Support the Land Rover G4 Challenge
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 12 -- Local off-roading experts at Land Rover Grand Rapids will give expert training this week to local woman, Kerry Potter-Nachtrieb, who will be circling the globe with the inaugural Land Rover G4 Challenge. The month-long international adventure competition starts and finishes in the Unite ... Continue reading
MILPITAS, Calif.--March 12, 2003--Intersil Corporation -- High Performance for Precision Medical, Communications and Instrumentation Equipment -- Switches Operate from Single or Dual Supplies, Offer Low R(ON), Low Leakage and Fast Switching Intersil Corporation , a world leader in the design and manufacture of high per ... Continue reading
Lower Raises for GE Executives Would Offset GE Health Care Increases
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Increases in health care costs forced on active and retired workers at General Electric earlier this year could have easily been absorbed by the company if it had shaved a few dollars off the compensation of its top executives, said IUE-CWA President Edward Fire. The GE proxy statement, released ... Continue reading
-- Kolorfusion International, Inc. (OTCBB:KOLR) announced today that its patented decoration technology has been licensed to Polaris Industries, Inc. on an exclusive basis for Polaris's ATVs and other off-road vehicles for up to five years. Per the terms of the License Agreement, prior to production Kolorfusion receive ... Continue reading
PPG's Automotive Glass Operations Achieve Global Environmental Certification
PITTSBURGH--March 12, 2003--PPG Industries has earned ISO-14001 certification for its centralized environmental management system and a total of 16 automotive glass manufacturing facilities across North America. The certification revolves around effectively managing an operation's impact on the environment. "We are pro ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Elects Charles W. Cramb as New Director
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 12 -- Tenneco Automotive announced that Charles W. Cramb has been elected to the company's board of directors. Charles Cramb has been senior vice president and chief financial officer of the Gillette Company, a $9 billion global manufacturer and marketer of consumer products, since 1997. He joi ... Continue reading
Visteon Corporation Names Ryder As Top Supplier
MIAMI, March 12 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, has been recognized by the Visteon Important Partner (VIP) program as the top supplier of transportation in North America. "Ryder is proud of the supply chain innovat ... Continue reading
Combined Electronic Catalog and E-Business Capabilities Will Significantly Enhance Products and the Newly Combined Company's Leadership Role in the Industry Wrenchead Will Offer Integrated E-Business, Electronic Catalog, Warehouse/Store Systems & Chain Store Solutions Providing Customers With Options for an End-to-End ... Continue reading
Apache Motor Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire 100% of Manter Enterprises
CALGARY, Alberta--March 12, 2003--Apache Motor Corporation (OTCBB:APHC) ("Apache" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Manter Enterprises Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Manter"), in a Voluntary Share Exchange for Twenty Million shares of Apache. Man ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Donates to Charities Honoring Gordon Parks
* Gordon Parks -- award-winning photographer, writer and filmmaker receives DaimlerChrysler "Behind the Lens" Award * Award includes $25,000 donation to Gordon Parks Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri and the Gordon Parks Academy in East Orange, New Jersey * Hollywood turns out to celebrate Parks at "Behind the ... Continue reading
Flyjets.biz and Panache Automotive Sign Agreement for Exchange of Services
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--March 12, 2003--CARCORP USA Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (OTCBB:CUSA), announced today that flyjets.biz, a division of Elite Flight Solutions has signed an agreement for an exchange of services with each Company's clients. CARCORP USA Corporation is in the final stages of the due diligence ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Qualifying 1Notes from Sebring
Wednesday Qualifying 1 Notes at Sebring 1:56 PM – Qualifying for Thursday’s 14-lap race will be 30-minutes long and be run under cloudy, but hot and humid conditions. 1:57 PM – 27 cars will take the green. 2:00 PM – Cars get one minute to go. 2:01 PM – Cars roll on to pitlane. 2:02 PM – Several cars wait in ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Qualifying 1 Results from Sebring
SEBRING, FLA. - Qualifying times for Thursday's 14 lap, 51.800-mile Round One race at Sebring International Raceway, with practice position, driver, hometown, car, time and speed in miles-per-hour. 1. (3),Westley Barber(R), Saffron Walden, England, F2A, Van Diemen Ford, 2:04.508, 106.981. 2. ... Continue reading
Newgen Launches First International Service Reminder Program
SAN DIEGO, March 12 -- Newgen Results Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of TeleTech Holdings, Inc. , today announced the launch of Quality Care Maintenance Reminder System ("QCMRS") Canada in conjunction with Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. ("Ford of Canada"). QCMRS is a Ford-endorsed and branded version of New ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--March 12, 2003--News From USWA: The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) announced that it is beginning master contract negotiations with Goodyear in Cincinnati, Ohio tomorrow. The talks will address contracts covering 20,000 members and 22,000 retirees across the U.S. The current three-year agreement is s ... Continue reading
PPG's Automotive Glass Operations Achieve Global Environmental Certification
PITTSBURGH--March 12, 2003--PPG Industries has earned ISO-14001 certification for its centralized environmental management system and a total of 16 automotive glass manufacturing facilities across North America. The certification revolves around effectively managing an operation's impact on the environment. "We are pro ... Continue reading
Transbotics Corporation Announces Fiscal 2002 Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--March 12, 2003--Transbotics Corporation formerly NDC Automation, Inc. (OTCBB:TNSB.OB) www.transbotics.com today announced audited results of operations for its fiscal year ended November 30, 2002. Net revenues decreased 28.2% from $6,015,214 in fiscal 2001 to $4,317,258 in fiscal 2002. Operating income ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Names New IT and Asset Manager
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Infineon Raceway Names New Information Technology and Asset Manager SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ¯ Jason Sacco has been named Information Technology (IT) and Asset Manager at Infineon Raceway, it was announced by raceway officials. Sacco, 32, will be r ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Signs Agreement to Sell OE Molded Lighting Assembly Operations to Decoma International
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 12 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FDMLQ) and Decoma International Inc. have signed an agreement under which Federal-Mogul would sell its original equipment (OE) molded lighting assembly operations to Decoma International, based in Concord, Ontario, Canada. The agreement is subjec ... Continue reading
Visteon Declares Second Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., March 12 -- The Board of Directors of Visteon Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2003, to shareholders of record as of May 2, 2003. Visteon has paid a dividend each quarter since it became an independent, pu ... Continue reading
Visteon Elects Marla C. Gottschalk to Board of Directors
DEARBORN, Mich., March 12 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Marla C. Gottschalk to the Board. The Board also appointed Ms. Gottschalk to its Audit Committee. Ms. Gottschalk is senior vice president, financial planning and investor relations for Kraft Foods Inc. , the largest ... Continue reading
BARBER CAPTURES POLE FOR FIRST ZETEC START
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARBER CAPTURES POLE FOR FIRST ZETEC START SEBRING, FLA. (March 12, 2003) –Westley Barber, of Saffron Walden, England, captured the pole for Round One of the 2003 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship at Sebring international Raceway. Completing the top-three is Lawson Aschenbach, of Gaithers ... Continue reading
Hamilton Named Dow Automotive Chief Operating Officer
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 12 -- George Hamilton has been named chief operating officer of Dow Automotive. The announcement was made by Bob Wood, business group president for The Dow Chemical Company's Thermosets organization. In this new capacity, Hamilton will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Awarded GM Fuel-Line Contract
WARREN, Mich., March 12 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of fluid storage and delivery systems, has been awarded a contract to provide fuel lines for several future full-sized General Motors vehicles. Production for up to 200,000 fuel-line systems annually will take place at the company's Mexico City plan ... Continue reading
Hot Deals, Cool Wheels Create Excitement at 30th Annual Hot Springs Collector Car Auction
Hot Deals, Cool Wheels Create Excitement at 30th Annual Hot Springs Collector Car Auction For Immediate Release Contact: Stephanny Hartzell March 12, 2003 (800) 968-4444 ext. 254 Hot Springs, AR-Hot deals and cool wheels heated up the Hot Springs Convention Center as car after car crossed the auction block at the 30th ... Continue reading
Amerigon's Heated/Cooled Seat System Selected as Option for All-New 2004 Mercury Monterey Minivan
First Minivan to Offer CCS(TM) System DEARBORN, Mich., March 12 -- Amerigon Incorporated announced today that its proprietary heated/cooled seat system will be featured as an option in the upcoming, all-new 2004 Mercury Monterey minivan expected in showrooms in the Fall. The Monterey is the first application of Amerigo ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Announces Year End Operating Results
ANDERSON, Ind., March 12 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer and remanufacturer of automotive electrical and drivetrain/powertrain products, today announced its financial performance for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. For the fourth quarter, the Company reported Net ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--March 11, 2003--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (EBB:CDTI) & (AIM:CDT/CDTS) and privately held Combustion Component Associates Inc. (CCA) of Monroe, Conn., today announced that they have signed a letter of intent for the manufacture and sale of CDT's ARIS(R) urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR ... Continue reading
2003 Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing email media guide- Sebring
Dear member of the media, Attached you will find the Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing 2003 Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring email media guide. This kit includes team basics, bios, quotes, Porsche 911 GT3 RS statistics and story line ideas. For your convenience, we also have a more complete CD-Rom media kit avail ... Continue reading
ADV: Powerful Tool For Manufacturers/Job Shops
Job Master, a Complete Production Tracking and Control Software from Quote to Shipping, is now on special for $2,495.00. All orders received by Friday, March 14, 2003 will include 2 additional user licenses (a $300.00 value) at NO charge. That's a significant savings, but to receive it, you must order on or before Marc ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Completes Operating Plan Restructuring
FORT WORTH, Texas--March 11, 2003-- Implements new loan volume target Renews master warehouse credit facility Reiterates managed portfolio credit loss guidance AmeriCredit Corp. reports that it has substantially completed the restructuring outlined in its revised operating plan announced in February. The objective of t ... Continue reading
DoveBid to Conduct Webcast Auction for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--March 11, 2003--DoveBid(R), Inc., a global provider of capital asset auction and valuation services, today announced it will conduct a Webcast auction for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The auction will take place on March 19, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time in Stow, Ohio (4700 Hudson ... Continue reading
DuPont Announces Leadership Changes in DuPont Coatings & Color Technologies
WILMINGTON, Del., March 11 -- DuPont Coatings & Color Technologies today announced three senior leadership appointments in its Performance Coatings business unit, effective April 1. John R. Lewis, 59, vice president and general manager - DuPont Herberts Automotive Systems and Powder Coatings, will become vice president ... Continue reading
Land Rover Shows Broadest Line Ever at Atlanta Auto Show
ATLANTA, March 11 -- With Spring just around the corner, the new open-air Freelander SE3 from Land Rover is sure to attract attention at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution International Auto Show today through March 16. The newest Land Rover joins the broadest vehicle line-up ever from the British four-wheel drive maker. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--March 11, 2003--Logical, one of the largest integrators of high-performance, high-availability solutions in the United States, announced today its technology partnership with Team Rahal one of the leading open-wheel racing teams in North America, which fields cars in Champ Car World Series and the Indy Racing ... Continue reading
Nationwide Average Gas Price Nears Record Level, AAA Reports
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 11, 2003--The average price of self-serve regular gasoline has increased an average of 13.1 cents since mid-February, and is less than 2 cents away from setting a new record high, AAA's daily online Fuel Gauge Report shows (http://www.fuelgaugereport.com). As of today, the nationwide average price ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs today announced 60 disciplinary actions taken by the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission and State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons between July and December 2002. Actions we ... Continue reading
Powerball International Hires Strategic Planning Consultant
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah--March 11, 2003--Powerball International Inc. (OTC BB: PRBL) is pleased to announce today that it has signed a consulting agreement with Patrick Schwartz, a management and strategic planning consultant. Schwartz will assist the company in formulating development, marketing and sales objectives fo ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Mexico Sales for February
MEXICO CITY, March 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico (TMEX) reported total January sales of 419 through its six dealerships established in three major cities. Toyota sales have totaled 4,717 units since Toyota began selling cars in Mexico in April 2002. "Though our sales numbers may seem modest, February sales exceede ... 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
AuGRID Launches Microelectronics Division; Anthony Cooper Appointed Chief Technology Officer
CLEVELAND--March 11, 2003--AuGRID Corporation (OTCBB:AGRD) announces the launch of its Microelectronics Division and the appointment of Anthony Cooper as Chief Technology Officer. The California based Microelectronics Division launches under the guidance of Anthony Cooper, Chief Technology Officer, with more than 25 ye ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa, March 11 -- The Board of Directors of Bandag, Incorporated, today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.32 per share on the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable April 17, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 21, 2003. Bandag ... Continue reading
(The full text of David Nemtzow's testimony can be found at http://www.ase.org/testimony.htm) WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Given that every oil price shock in U.S. history has been followed by a recession, Congress must tap the potential of energy efficiency to help the U.S. economy, the environment, and national security, ... Continue reading
Scelzi Q&A-Gainesville NHRA Advance
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2003 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 3 of 23 NHRA GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (Fla.) RACEWAY EVENT DATE: March 14-16, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501 GARY SCELZI, OAKLEY "GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS" DODGE STRATUS R/T Pre-Event Quotes ON COMPETING IN GAINESVILLE: "I ... Continue reading
AAA Announces 59th Annual National Poster Contest
AURORA, Ill., March 11 -- AAA's National School Traffic Safety Poster Program brings out the creativity in young people in an effort to help keep them safe. Now in its 59th year, the program continues its primary aim of reducing traffic crashes, the number one cause of death and injury for children ages 3 to 14. Under ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., March 11 -- The agency formerly known as D'Arcy Detroit today takes on a new name and a new way of doing business, totally dedicated to building the brands of its General Motors clients. The new organization, called Chemistri, is a unique marketing communications agency that consolidates global Publicis-GM ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Recognized for Torque Rod Technology
Company Receives PACE Honorable Mention for Product Innovation LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 11 -- Tenneco Automotive , a global leader in ride and emission control technology, has received an honorable mention for the 2003 PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' and OEMs' Contributions to Excellence) Award for its LiteningRod( ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Testing Notes No. 2-SPEED WC
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SPEED GT World Challenge Round 1 Testing Day Sebring International Raceway Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Race Date: Friday, March 14, 2003 STRANGE MORNING TURNS INTO A GOOD DAY FOR BMW TEAM PTG After a layoff of one year, the first day back to the track for BMW Team PTG ended more positively tha ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Testing Notes No. 1-SPEED WC
BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SPEED GT World Challenge Round 1 Testing Day Sebring International Raceway Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Race Date: Friday, March 14, 2003 THEY SAY BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN THREES... If bad things do actually come in threes then BMW Team PTG will have a much better week for the remainder of the SCCA ... Continue reading
Baan to Launch Major New iBaan Diagnostic Analyzer Solution at CeBIT 2003
- Unique Diagnostic Application Enables Structured and Repeatable Analysis Of Business Data to Help Organizations Identify Root Causes of Operational Problems - Launch of iBaan Diagnostic Analyzer and New Version of iBaan Decision Manager Extend Support for Major New 'Measure Up!' Business Performance Improvement Initi ... Continue reading
GM SPO SELECTS CO LOCATION FOR PDC - OK
FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2003 Denver - General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GM SPO) has selected ProLogis Park 70 in Aurora as the location of a new Parts Distribution Center (PDC). "This new PDC is an important part of SPO's strategy to provide world-class service to GM dealers by realigning the distribution net ... Continue reading
GM Donates $8 Million For Driver Interaction Research
FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2003 PITTSBURGH - Carnegie Mellon University received $8 million over the next five years from General Motors to continue smart car research that will revolutionize the way vehicles and drivers interact. This research aims to make the vehicle of the future more aware of driver needs and preferenc ... Continue reading
Most Fuel Efficient Gas/Diesel Vehicles
IRVINE, Calif., March 12 -- Fuel economy has become a growing concern with gasoline prices rising to an all time high of more than $2 a gallon in some parts of the U.S. this week, however many consumers are still not ready to make the switch to a hybrid engine vehicle. According to a recent poll, 23 percent of consumer ... Continue reading
War Jitters Push Gasoline Prices Higher: AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
HOUSTON--March 11, 2003--The uncertainty of a military conflict in Iraq and subsequent price speculation by investors continue to drive fuel prices higher across Texas and the nation, according to AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The statewide average price for a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded is $1.57 -- se ... Continue reading
Benson Darlington Preview When Nascar released the results of its new preseason media vote in January, Johnny Benson’s #10 Valvoline Pontiac team received only a single vote among all members of the racing media predicting the top-10 for the 2003 season. Twenty other teams received more votes. Only one writer, Ji ... Continue reading
Ford Won't Consolidate Advertising Unit
DETROIT March 11, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. president and chief operating officer Nick Scheele has rescinded an order to consolidate the automaker's multibillion-dollar advertising business with a sole agency, although the plan is still under consideration, the company said Tue ... Continue reading
Interior Motives magazine launches Student Design Awards 2003
London, March 11 -- - Senior design figures join judging panel - Club Kamehameha, Frankfurt, Germany, September 10 2003-03-11 The organisers of the Interior Motives: Student Design Awards 2003 - which was launched in January - have reported an excellent response to the awards entry registration process. The annual comp ... Continue reading
PACIFIC COAST MOTORSPORTS BECOMES PATRICK RACING DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PACIFIC COAST MOTORSPORTS BECOMES PATRICK RACING DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (March 11, 2003) – Pacific Coast Motorsports today announced it has become the official Developmental Team of Patrick Racing. As the official Developmental Team, Pacific Coast Motorsports will work with ... Continue reading
Playa Vista Presents Neighborhood Electric Vehicle to First Homeowner
PLAYA VISTA, Calif.--March 11, 2003--Symbolizing Playa Vista's commitment to clean, alternative forms of transportation, the company's president Steve Soboroff presented a new GEM neighborhood electric vehicle to the community's first homeowner, Dr. J. Michael Uszler, at a special ceremony held at Capri Court, a collec ... Continue reading
Big Brother: Select Ford Vehicles Now Supported in Vetronix's New Crash Data Retrieval Software
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--March 11, 2003--Three years after Vetronix's groundbreaking introduction of the Crash Data Retrieval system, vehicle coverage has expanded to include select 2001 and later-model-year Ford vehicles. Vetronix Corporation develops and manufactures the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) system used by law en ... Continue reading
GORDON A FAVORITE FOR DARLINGTON VICTORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com GORDON A FAVORITE FOR DARLINGTON VICTORY DARLINGTON, S.C. - Jeff Gordon does not have a favorite track, but he sure has taken a liking to Darlington Raceway. Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, did not fare t ... Continue reading
Consumer Alert: Drive Your Way to Savings
5 Gas Saving Tips From the Editors of Kelley Blue Book IRVINE, Calif., March 11 -- Gasoline prices have reached an all time high in parts of the United States forcing some drivers to reconsider how often they drive and how to save on gasoline. The experienced editors of the trusted vehicle information resource, Kelley ... Continue reading
Championship Auto Racing Teams Reports 2002 Results
INDIANAPOLIS, March 11 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. The number of events held in a particular quarter affects the comparability of earnings information from quarter to quarter. CART conducted four events in the fourth ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Darlington Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, #42 Dodge Darlington Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 (race 5 of 36) TRACK: Darlington Raceway QUALIFYING: Friday, March 14 at 2:35 p.m. EST RACE: Sunday, March 16 at ... Continue reading
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