RACE TEAMS ANXIOUS FOR PRACTICE DATES AT LEBANON VALLEY WEST LEBANON, NY
"PRESS RELEASE" For Immediate Release March 20, 2003 Contact: Kevin Wright Phone: 518-794-9606 - Lebanon Valley Speedway will hold its first pre-season practice session on Saturday April 12th. Many new race teams are expected in all divisions this season and along with the teams making chassis changes over the off seas ... Continue reading
ZAP Car Featured on 'LIVE with Regis & Kelly'
SEBASTOPOL, Calif., March 20 -- A new electric car from ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is scheduled to feature on ABC's "LIVE with Regis and Kelly," Friday, March 21, 2003. Check your local listings for air times and channels. LIVE is ending the week with technology expert Leo Laporte from cable channel TECH-TV showing a r ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Tips for Concerned Travelers;
Creates Resource for Travel Information at www.aaa.com AURORA, Ill., March 20 -- With the nation at heightened security due to the conflict in Iraq and a constantly changing travel environment, AAA Chicago has put together the following tips for people who plan on traveling in the coming weeks. In addition, the club ha ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--March 20, 2003-- New savings on convertibles and some all-time-high rebates from Asian manufacturers invite shoppers to plan their great American road trip CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its March 2003 Best Bargains selections. This short list of tempting ... Continue reading
MELVILLE, N.Y.--March 20, 2003--DealerTrack, Inc., a technology services company enabling finance transactions between automobile dealers and lenders through its DealerTrack(TM) platform, today announced the completion of its transaction with Credit Online, Inc., a subsidiary of First American Credit Management Solutio ... Continue reading
IQS Publishes Open Specifications For Business Performance Software
Shared Information Improves Automotive Suppliers' Electronic Data Exchange CLEVELAND, March 20 -- IQS, Inc. (www.iqs.com ) a global provider of advanced business performance software solutions, has announced it will publish open specifications for the quality content of its Business Performance Management software for ... Continue reading
OESA Announces April Trade Mission to China
TROY, Mich., March 20 -- The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) announces a trade mission to China, designed to assist OESA member companies establish business contacts in China as suppliers explore opportunities to source or produce products in the Chinese market. The mission will coincide with Auto Shang ... Continue reading
Arnold Joins Gentex and is Named Vice President of Operations
ZEELAND, Mich., March 20 -- Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic- dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today announced that John Arnold has joined the Company and has been named Vice President of Operations. He brings over 27 years of experience in opera ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network Projects Pro-Forma Revenue and Earnings for Fiscal 2003 and 2004
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--March 20, 2003-- Pro-Forma Revenues of $16.3m and Pro-Forma Earnings of $0.11 Per Share for the Year ended February 28, 2003 Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of real-time data network services to the automotive industry, today announced pro-forma revenues and earnings for its fisc ... Continue reading
TELFORD, Pa.--March 20, 2003--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW), a company that develops, manufactures and markets environmental technologies, today announced that it has filed its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in its F ... Continue reading
First American's Credit Online Completes Transaction With DealerTrack
- Establishes New Channel for Delivery of First American Products to Leading Automotive Lenders and Retailers - SANTA ANA, Calif., March 20 -- The First American Corporation , the nation's leading diversified provider of business information and related products and services, today announced the completion of the previ ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Expansion of Operating Facilities
CORALVILLE, Iowa--March 20, 2003--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today the purchase and planned purchase of Regional Operating Terminals in or near Columbus, OH; Carlisle, PA; Chester VA; and Memphis TN. The expansion of regional operating facilities is the result of the growth of our regional operations and planned ... Continue reading
WESTPORT, Conn.--March 20, 2003-- Hear about the Aging of the Workforce and Its Implications To Employers If present trends continue, America will experience a labor shortage of 4.8 million workers in 10 years and 19.7 million in 20 years, according to the Employment Policy Foundation. To help employers prepare for the ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach, Inc. Receives Request for a Mobile Computer Training Center
MIDDLEBURG, Pa., March 20 -- Kingsley Coach, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: KNGS) announced that it has commenced discussions with the government of a major urban area regarding the manufacture by Kingsley of a Mobile Computer Training Center. The concept under discussion is to configure the interior of a Kingsley Coach with se ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: The Ultimate Fashion Accessory
-- The Academy Awards will be presented this weekend, but what's the ultimate fashion accessory -- a Rolex watch? a diamond ring? In Hollywood this week fashion comes on 4 wheels. Annually in conjunction with the Oscars, the TEN fashion show celebrates ten cutting-edge designers and ten innovative automobiles. A report ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 20, 2003-- Toyota Camry Again Tops Stolen Vehicle List In 2002, for the fourth time in the last five years, the 1989 Toyota Camry topped the target list of auto thieves. The 1989 Camry bumps last year's most stolen vehicle, the 1991 Toyota Camry, which holds the number two slot in 2002. Toyotas and Hond ... Continue reading
Paragon Technologies Reports Profitable 2002 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
Paragon Continues to Reduce Bank Debt and Strengthen Its Balance Sheet EASTON, Pa., March 20 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTG) , a leading supplier of "smart" material handling solutions, including systems, technologies, products and services, today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended Decembe ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Volvo XC70 Cross-Country Wagon
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Usually, I drive a car for a week, around town and on the local highways and byways to see how it works in the everyday world. City parking hassles and commute traffic are balanced by highway driving on both the Interstate and the occasional uncrowded backroad. I drive maybe 250 mi ... Continue reading
Western States Petroleum Association Announces Oil Industry Contacts
LOS ANGELES--March 20, 2003-- WHAT: Petroleum Industry Contacts The Western States Petroleum Association is the industry's trade group for California, representing companies that conduct petroleum exploration, refining, transportation and marketing in the six western states. Recently, there's been a considerable amount ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Eighth Stock Repurchase Program and Declares Cash Dividend
FOREST CITY, Iowa--March 20, 2003--Winnebago Industries, Inc., , today announced that the board of directors has authorized the purchase of outstanding shares of the Company's common stock for an aggregate price of up to $20 million. This is the Company's eighth stock repurchase program to be announced within the last ... Continue reading
Continental 'FIRST' Team Ready to Compete in International Science Competition
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 20 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, is sponsoring a group of students from Brandon High School (Ortonville, Mich.) in the FIRST Robotics Competition, a multinational competition that teams professionals and young people to solve an engineering design problem. Continental engine ... Continue reading
Cruise and Tour Sales Remain Strong in February, According to AAA Chicago's Latest Travel Gauge
AURORA, Ill., March 20 -- The threat of war with Iraq has not deterred travelers from booking cruises and tours in the month of February, according to the AAA Chicago Travel Agency. According to AAA Chicago's latest travel gauge report cruise sales increased by more than 8 percent in February 2003 versus February 2002. ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX TV ratings release
RECORD TV RATINGS FOR ARCA RE/MAX SERIES ON SPEED TOLEDO OH (3-20-03) With anticipation of future success, the relationship between SPEED Channel and the ARCA RE/MAX Series continues to flourish at an impressive and noteworthy pace. This year’s live Daytona and Atlanta telecasts secured record ratings for the SPE ... Continue reading
Launch of New Porsche Prompts Special Viewing Party
BURLINGTON, Mass.--March 20, 2003--Pass & Weisz of Burlington, Mass. announces their special "Rock the Service Bay" launch party to celebrate the arrival of the new Porsche -- the Cayenne. The launch party, which is open to the public, will be held on Saturday, April 5 at the Pass & Weisz dealership on Rte. 3A in Burli ... Continue reading
GM & Upromise Sponsor Sarah Fisher
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM and Upromise to Support Sarah Fisher in Phoenix IRL Event PHOENIX - GM and Upromise, an innovative service that enables families to fund higher education, will sponsor the Chevrolet-powered Dreyer ... Continue reading
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway Expansion Plans Begin at Two Entertainment Venues
INDIANAPOLIS--March 20, 2003--NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway's proprietary simulated racing experience is expanding outside its own racing centers for the first time in company history. William R. Donaldson, Chairman and CEO of Interactive Motorsports and Entertainment Corp. (OTC BB:IMTS.OB - News), announced an agreeme ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport receives funding commitment for hydrogen-natural gas bus engine trials
VANCOUVER, March 20 -- Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. of Columbus, Indiana and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) of Vancouver announced today it is part of a team led by SunLine Services Group that has received a $770,000 (US$476,000) funding commitment for a bus engine field trial using a hyd ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Retains Outside Counsel To Counter False Information
PHILADELPHIA--March 20, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain responds to recent false representations and statements that have been made in the media regarding the termination of Erik Balodis, a former employee. There is absolutely no truth to the claim ... Continue reading
#12 Takagi, #21 Giaffone Phoenix Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone, Takagi Set for Purex Dial Indy 200 at Phoenix Pre-Race Notes/Quotes - Purex Dial Indy 200 -March 21-23, 2003 Phoenix International Raceway - Avondale, Ariz. - Mile Oval Round 2 of 16 on the 2003 IRL IndyCar Series ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Announces Resolution of FTC Vs. zMAX Litigation
CONCORD, N.C.--March 20, 2003--Oil-Chem Research Corp. (Oil-Chem) and Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) announced today a resolution to their dispute with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning the advertising of zMAX Power System. "We at Speedway Motorsports are very pleased that the staff of the Federal Trade C ... Continue reading
GM Racing Q&A on Chevy Indy V8
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM Racing Q&A on Chevy Indy V8 Engine Program PHOENIX - Chevrolet's 2003 Chevy Indy V8 racing engine, which was designed and developed in-house by GM Racing, debuted at the season-opening event of the ... Continue reading
Three Snap-on Diagnostics Products Crowned 'Top 10 Tools'
Snap-on Diagnostics Software, Scanner and Graphing Meter Considered 'Best Of The Best' By Readers of Leading Aftermarket Trade Publication LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., March 20 -- Snap-on, a leading provider of tools, equipment and expert resources for professional automotive technicians, has been recognized as a three-time 200 ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Reports Increases in Net Income
PHOENIX, March 20 -- CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and 2002 fiscal year ended February 2, 2003. The Company noted the following highlights for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ... Continue reading
German Auto Club: War Could Effect Civilian GPS Systems
FRANKFURT Mar 18, 2003; The AFP reported that drivers whose cars are equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) may be the first to know when war breaks out against Iraq, a German automobile club said Tuesday. The satellite-based system, funded and controlled by the US Department of Defense, provides specially cod ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Volvo XC 70 Cross Country Wagon In Snowy Alaska
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Usually, I drive a car for a week, around town and on the local highways and byways to see how it works in the everyday world. City parking hassles and commute traffic are balanced by highway driving on both the Interstate and the occasional uncrowded backroad. I drive maybe 250 mi ... Continue reading
Automakers Ponder Halt Of TV Ads
DETROIT March 19, 2003; The AP reported that Toyota Motor Corp., said Wednesday it will cease TV advertising on the major networks for an indefinite period in the event of war with Iraq. The other top automakers, who rank among the biggest advertising spenders in the United States, say they'll make most decisions on te ... Continue reading
Come On In The Waters Fine: Big Advertisers Warmed to Online Medium in 2002
NEW YORK March 19, 2003; Riva Richmond writing for Dow Jones reporterd that heavyweight traditional advertisers, including consumer products companies and auto makers, stepped up their purchases of banner-style Internet ads in 2002, according to a new study from research firm Neilsen/NetRatings. The emergence of these ... Continue reading
JAMA: Japan Auto Demand 0.4 % in Next Two Years
- Wednesday March 19, 11:54 pm ET TOKYO, March 20 (Reuters) - Demand for new vehicles in Japan is set to inch up next business year despite a wobbly global economy, but smaller cars will show the fastest growth as drivers tighten their purse strings, an industry group said on Thursday. Overall demand for cars, trucks a ... Continue reading
Volvo the First Western Manufacturer with its own Production of Heavy Trucks in Russia
GOTEBORG, Sweden, March 20, 2003; Today's inauguration by Volvo Trucks of its own factory in Russia makes this the first Western truck maker to establish its own production facility for heavy trucks in the country. The company initially expects to produce 200-300 trucks annualy for the Russian market. This move is the ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Lists March 2003 Best Bargains
LOS ANGELES--March 20, 2003-- CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its March 2003 Best Bargains selections. This short list of tempting springtime savings invites consumers to take a closer look at Spring Break vacation travel bargains of the four-wheeled type, ranging from ... Continue reading
Revolution Motorsports Gets Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley johnthawley@GoRevolution.com 248.227.0110 Revolution Motorsports Teams Up With GMAC Commerical Finance GMAC to promote business-to-business relations through motorsports Detroit March 19, 2003 Revolution Motorsports will partner with GMAC Commercial Finance featuring an ... Continue reading
10 Everday Hero Finalists for the 2003 Volvo for Life Awards
NEW YORK--March 19, 2003-- Each Finalist Receives $10,000; Eight Celebrity Judges Will Select and Announce Winners at April 16 Volvo for Life Awards Ceremony in Times Square; One Hero Will Receive a Volvo Car for Life A seven-year-old Pennsylvania girl with cancer who sold lemonade to raise thousands of dollars for can ... Continue reading
AFM Kicks Off New Season at Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale 707-938-8448, xt. 107 AFM Kicks Off New Season This Weekend at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ¯ The battle for the coveted No. 1 plate begins this weekend at Infineon Raceway when the American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) begins the new season on the twisting Sonoma Va ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany, March 19 -- On the basis of the consistent implementation of its premium brand strategy in 2002, the BMW Group once again surpassed the record levels of sales, revenues and profits of the previous year. Against a background of a difficult market environment and in a phase of substantial expenditure for ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--March 19, 2003--Officials of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. today announced the annual NASCAR Winston Cup event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will continue to be sponsored by UAW-DaimlerChrysler and will continue to be known as the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. "We've been very fortunate to find what we believe to ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Offers New Air Disc Brake for North American Trucks and Trailers
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 19 -- ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business today announced here at the Mid-America Trucking Show that it has expanded its DiscPlus air disc brakes family to include two EX225 models -- available October 2003 throughout North America -- for a wide variety of heavy-duty truck, special ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Springs into Field of Composite Suspensions
Incorporates Liteflex(R) technology into new systems LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 19 -- ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business' Worldwide Suspension Systems division announced here today at the Mid-America Trucking Show that it has entered into a joint agreement with Liteflex, LLC to be the sole distributor of cu ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Supply Shock Absorbers for Hyundai Motors Commercial Vehicles
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 19 -- ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems' (CVS) business has signed an agreement with Hyundai Motor Company to supply shock absorbers for its medium- and heavy-duty trucks, effective immediately. The shock absorbers will be manufactured at the company's Ride Control facility, located in To ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--March 19, 2003--Cummins Inc. knows that for both its on-highway and off-highway customers, time is money - on the road and on the job. For that reason, Cummins today introduced its new "Same Day Or We Pay" QuickServe Guarantee at every authorized Cummins QuickServe(R) location in North America for its ... Continue reading
Dodge Rams Head to Mesa Marin Raceway; Musgrave to Defend 2001 Dodge Win from Pole
<<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 Head to Mesa Marin raceway; Musgrave TO Defend 2001 DODGE Win from Pole BAKERSFIELD, Calif., (March 18, 2003) - Dodge's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams will return to a land ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas Launches True Time Maps: Deliver First Digital Map with Real-Time Routing Information
MENLO PARK, Calif.--March 19, 2003--Tele Atlas, a worldwide leading provider of digital map databases and a leading location content aggregator, today launched Tele Atlas True Time Maps(TM) product. Tele Atlas True Time Maps is the first product available for navigation, telematics and location-based services that offe ... Continue reading
United Plastics Group and Teleflex Develop Innovative Plastic Gears for New Adjustable Pedal System
WESTMONT, Ill.--March 19, 2003-- Teleflex Pedal System Provides Universal Solution for Automotive Manufacturers United Plastics Group Inc. (UPG), a full service manufacturer of plastic products for the automotive market, today announced that it has designed and manufactured an innovative plastics gear box that will be ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Selects Delphi to Centralize Sleeper Cab Controls
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 19 -- Delphi Corp. announced today that its Living Environment Control Module (LECM) is one of the many new features available on Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.'s newly redesigned VN Series of Class 8 commercial vehicles. Introduced to the public by Volvo as a truck designed from the best t ... Continue reading
Montgomery Prepared for Bristol
Montgomery Prepared for Bristol FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRISTOL, TN (March 19, 2003) - NASCAR Busch driver Chase Montgomery is preparing himself for the excitement, frustration and fierce competition that lays ahead at this weekend's Channellock 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Montgomery and the #27 TrimSpa/Brewco/Alice C ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport receives orders for 40 engines for Baltimore and Dallas Airports
VANCOUVER, March 19 -- Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) announced today that it has received two orders for a total of 40 low-emissions C Gas Plus natural gas engines for airport shuttle buses. Baltimore Washington International Airport has ordered 25 Cummin ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor's Ride Control Products Named Preferred Supplier by PACCAR
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 19 -- ArvinMeritor announced today that its Commercial Vehicle Systems' (CVS) Ride Control group has been named a Preferred Supplier by PACCAR Inc., a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty on- and off-road Class 6-8 trucks. The award signifies a superior level of quality in business processes and pr ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor's Gosnell Sees Evidence of Slow Ascent To Recovery for Heavy-Duty Truck Market
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 19 -- Tom Gosnell, president, Commercial Vehicle Systems business group for ArvinMeritor, Inc. reported today that the truck market is seeing a slow, but steady increase. In addition, he stated that market data suggests a stronger economy, and specifically, a stronger truck market moving out of t ... Continue reading
Pioneer Corporation Awarded for Excellence
Visteon Corporation Grants First Annual Global Supplier Award to Pioneer FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 19 -- Pioneer Corporation , the leading manufacturer of aftermarket and automotive mobile entertainment products in the world, was recognized as the top global supplier partner by Visteon Corporation. Visteon's First ... Continue reading
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