Jamie McMurray Dodge Texas Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Havoline Dodge Samsung/Radio Shack 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Samsung/Radio Shack 500 (race 7 of 36) TRACK: Texas Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, March 28 at 3:05 p.m. CST RACE: ... Continue reading
TEXAS VICTORY HAS ELUDED GORDON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com TEXAS VICTORY HAS ELUDED GORDON JUSTIN, Texas - After a less than "Gordon-like" beginning at Texas Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordon hopes to build on two consecutive top-fives at the 1.5-mile speedway and notch his first Win ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25 -- As increasing price pressures from auto parts distributors drive down profitability, new product lines and pricing strategies are providing participants with means to increase sales. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.transportation.frost.com/ ), North American Automotive Start ... Continue reading
Autobytel Expands Relationship With Yahoo! Autos
IRVINE, Calif.--March 25, 2003-- Automotive Information Center (AIC) Provides Yahoo!(R) Autos Consumers with Comprehensive Vehicle Images, Specs and Maintenance Information Autobytel Inc. has expanded its relationship with Yahoo! Autos by providing a range of new automotive images and research information for the site' ... Continue reading
NASHUA, N.H.--March 25, 2003--Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. will host a press conference at APEX, the electronics assembly industry's premier technical show, to introduce an innovative new product in its family of proven electronics manufacturing process management (MPM) solutions. The press conference will be led by M ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reduces Second Fiscal Quarter Guidance
TROY, Mich., March 25 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it expects earnings for its second fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2003, to be in the range of $0.33 to $0.36 per diluted share. The company had previously said it expected earnings of $0.40 to $0.46 per diluted share for its second fiscal quarter. "The r ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 25, 2003-- Speakers include: Kevin Prouty, AMR Research; John Waraniak, Independent Advisor; Gary Vasilash, Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production Newview Technologies, an innovative software company that helps its clients effectively coordinate and extract value from their internal and externa ... Continue reading
Canadian Tire Financial Services Selects Mosaic Software's Postilion for EFT Transaction Switching
Canada's Most-Shopped Retailer to Install Advanced Transaction Processing Platform TORONTO and DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 25 -- Canadian Tire Financial Services (CTFS) and Mosaic Software, the global transaction software provider, announced today that Mosaic's Postilion EFT software will be installed to handle author ... Continue reading
INDEC: First Annual Technical Benchmarking Conference Planned
DETROIT, March 25 -- Engineering, product development, marketing and data-management experts from some of the world's leading automotive companies will meet in Detroit for an inaugural North American Technical Benchmarking Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 5-6. The conference will be held at the Radisson Kings ... Continue reading
Topcon Omni Systems Selects ThreeCore for Procurement Services
DANVERS, Mass.--March 25, 2003--Topcon Omni Systems selected ThreeCore to assist in sourcing castings for their advanced line of ophthalmology equipment. Driven by a highly competitive market, Topcon utilized ThreeCore's material expertise and extensive supply base to identify qualified sources of supply. The goals of ... Continue reading
Gamma Technologies Signs Renault S.A. as Customer, Adding to Its Industry Leadership Position
GT-SUITE Customer List Reads Like a Who's Who of Auto Industry Including: The Big 3, Adam Opel, Audi, BMW, Daimler-Benz, FIAT, Detroit Diesel, Cosworth, FEV, GM Racing, Honda, PSA, Saab, Scania, Volvo Truck, VW, Toyota, Nissan and Yamaha WESTMONT, Ill., March 25 -- Gamma Technologies Inc. (GTI), today announced that th ... Continue reading
Gentex Shipping Automatic-Dimming Mirrors with Compass Display For Lexus GX 470
ZEELAND, Mich., March 25 -- Gentex Corporation , the world's leading supplier of automatic- dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, is shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for the Lexus GX 470 luxury sport utility vehicle. The Gentex mirror is standard on the GX 470, and comes equipped wi ... Continue reading
Kaidara Expands U.S. Presence with Series of Customer Wins and Opens Office in Michigan
LOS ALTOS, Calif.--March 25, 2003-- Move Reflects Prominent Adoption in Automotive Industry; Major Automotive Manufacturers Boost Service Offerings to Car and Truck Drivers, Fleet Operators Kaidara Software, a leading supplier of advanced service and support solutions, today announced the growing adoption of its custom ... Continue reading
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors Extends Performance-Based Wage and Promotion System to Include Non-Management Positions Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 25, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced it will extend its performance-based wage system to include all s ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. Announces Sale of Logistics Segment, 2002 Results and 2003 Guidance
WARREN, Mich., March 25 -- Noble International, Ltd. (the "Company") today announced that it had completed the sale of its logistics group consisting of Noble Logistics - Texas, Inc. and Noble Logistics - California, Inc. (collectively "Logistics") to SRS Texas Holdings, LLC and SRS California Holdings, LLC, respective ... Continue reading
Kivera Announces Agreement with TrafficCast:Travel Time Based on Real-Time Traffic Conditions
OAKLAND, Calif.--March 25, 2003--Kivera, a leading technology provider for location-based products and services, today announced an agreement with leading traffic information company and digital traffic data provider TrafficCast to integrate TrafficCast's predictive data feed with Kivera's powerful location-based softw ... Continue reading
Foamex International Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2002 Results
LINWOOD, Pa.--March 25, 2003--Foamex International Inc. , the leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products in North America, today announced its 2002 fourth quarter and full-year financial results. Fourth Quarter 2002 Results Sales Net sales for the fourth quarter were $327.3 million ... Continue reading
Chrysler Presenting Sponsor Of Celine Dion's New Show, 'A New Day...'
* Chrysler TV Ads Featuring Dion Score Well in Independent Research * Dion Is Attracting Internet Viewers to Chrysler.com LAS VEGAS, March 25 -- The Chrysler brand will have a prominent presence at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during Celine Dion's new show there -- from ushers wearing Chrysler lapel pins to Chrysler ... Continue reading
Benson On Importance of Testing
Benson On Importance of Testing #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson and his teammates are limited to five test sessions each year at tracks where the NASCAR Winston Cup Series holds races. The testing restrictions are designed to reduce the teams’ costs in both time and budget. It also makes it mandatory f ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Samsung/Radio Shack 500 Advance
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge Samsung/Radio Shack 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Samsung/Radio Shack 500 (race 7 of 36) TRACK: Texas Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, March 28, 3:00 p.m. CT RACE: Sunday, March ... Continue reading
KleenAir's SAE Show in Detroit and the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, U.K., a Great Success
IRVINE, Calif.--March 25, 2003--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTC BB:KAIR), had a major success with its exhibit at the recent Annual Convention of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in Detroit. On display at the Ford booth were ServoTech's Ford licensed SOBRIS HC and urea injection systems including the DINEX DPF Part ... Continue reading
AutoCom Joins International Public Relations Network
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 25 -- AutoCom Associates has joined the International Public Relations Network (IPRN), a global association of 33 independent public relations agencies. IPRN is one of the world's largest independent agency groups with more than 500 employees and combined annual billings of more than $36 ... Continue reading
Autobytel Expands Relationship With Yahoo! Autos
IRVINE, Calif.--March 25, 2003-- Automotive Information Center (AIC) Provides Yahoo!(R) Autos Consumers with Comprehensive Vehicle Images, Specs and Maintenance Information Autobytel Inc. has expanded its relationship with Yahoo! Autos by providing a range of new automotive images and research information for the site' ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports Automakers' True Cost of Incentives
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 25 -- Edmunds.com ( http://www.edmunds.com/ ), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer incentive per vehicle sold in the United States was $2,135 in February 2003, up 10% from $1,939 in January 2002. Even more dramatic is the year- ... Continue reading
Honda Launches South Korean Auto Unit
SEOUL March 25, 2003; Jeongjin Lim, writing for Dow Jones reported that Honda Motor Co. of Japan announced Tuesday the launch of its Korean unit, becoming only the second Japanese automobile company to establish an entity there. Honda already operates a motorcycle unit in Korea and that is being expanded into an automo ... Continue reading
`Auto Makeover'' Wheel Wizard Lets Automotive Enthusiasts Sample Design Choices
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--March 24, 2003--An online resource called Wheel Wizard(R)takes the guesswork out of aftermarket purchases by allowing automotive enthusiasts to see how their vehicles will look with new tires and custom wheels. Prior to purchase, they can see how different styles of tires and wheels will look with thei ... Continue reading
Volvo Crash Trial Results in Unanimous Defense Verdict
RENO, Nev. & MINNEAPOLIS--March 24, 2003--After a six-week trial and five hours of deliberation, a Reno, NV federal court jury returned a unanimous defense verdict in favor of Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. on January 24, 2003. Under current Nevada law, all strict liability cases must be unanimous decisions. Plainti ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Prices for xA and xB
TORRANCE, Calif., March 24 -- Scion, the new car marque from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for its first two production models, xA and xB. Both vehicles will go on sale in approximately 104 California dealership showrooms beginning in June. "Scion's ... Continue reading
AAA Makes Push for Highway Safety; Seeks Stiffer Penalties for Trucks Exceeding Weight Limits
SANFORD, Fla.--March 24, 2003--Members of the House Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines, heard testimony today on critical highway safety issues expected to impact the trucking industry and possibly the reauthorization of TEA-21 (Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century). Rep. Thomas E. Petri, (R-WI), ... Continue reading
New Creative Featuring Scandinavian Band Overseer Extends the Wake Up and Drive(TM) Campaign CYPRESS, Calif., March 24 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) launched a national advertising campaign today for the all-new 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor SUV featuring the theme: "Remember When Driving an SUV Actually M ... Continue reading
AIG Specialty Auto Renamed AIG Agency Auto
NEW YORK--March 24, 2003--American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has announced that AIG Specialty Auto, a division of American International Companies, has been renamed AIG Agency Auto to better convey the unit's commitment to the independent agency distribution channel. AIG Agency Auto currently delivers insurance p ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--March 24, 2003--Norton Motorcycle Company announced today that it has changed its name to Viper Motorcycle Company. Viper Motorcycle Company has released all trademark rights to the Norton brand in exchange for an undisclosed amount of cash and an end to all existing and pending litigation. "In early 2002 ... Continue reading
Champion Spark Plugs Gain Season's First NASCAR Short-Track Win In Food City 500
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 24 -- Driver Kurt Busch claimed his first NASCAR Winston Cup event title of 2003 and Champion Spark Plugs captured the year's first short-track victory with another impressive performance in Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Champion powered not only Busch's race-winning ... Continue reading
Coalition Forged to Save Michigan's Life-Saving Mandatory Helmet Law
LANSING, Mich., March 24 -- Emergency physicians, brain injury experts, law enforcement officials, insurance and health care providers, and motorcycle enthusiasts joined forces today to fight legislation that could mean certain death for hundreds of motorcyclists -- a proposed repeal of Michigan's life-saving mandatory ... Continue reading
Carmichael and Fonseca Share St. Louis AMA Podium
For Immediate Release Carmichael and Fonseca share St. Louis podium AMA Supercross Series 250cc/125cc East Round 11: St. Louis, MO March 22, 2003 Historically, Ricky Carmichael has enjoyed much success in St. Louis. He first won there in 1998 while contesting the 125 class, and since then has recorded a pair of 250 Mai ... Continue reading
Avis Partners With MADD and Sears in Support of Local Car Safety Fairs
PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 24 -- As Spring weather comes to most of the country, Americans will undoubtedly start to think about hitting the nation's roadways for a long weekend or holiday vacation. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc has announced a partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Sears to sponsor the " ... Continue reading
Safety Insurance Announces 2002 Year-End Results
BOSTON--March 24, 2003--Safety Insurance Group, Inc. ("Safety") is pleased to report results for the first time as a public company. Please read this release and the attached financial statements and summary of adjusted after-tax operating income carefully, as certain financial figures presented for prior periods may n ... Continue reading
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