International Wire Group, Inc. Reports Results For the Year Ended December 31, 2002
ST. LOUIS--March 31, 2003--International Wire Group, Inc. today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002. During the fourth quarter, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other unusual charges ("EBITDA") was $11.6 million, a $2.4 million increase, ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces 2002 Results
SHELTON, Conn.--March 31, 2003--Raytech Corporation announced results of operations for the year ended December 29, 2002. Net sales for the period were $209.9 million, which was an improvement of $8.6 million from recorded sales of $201.3 million for year-end December 2001, which includes both Successor Company and Pre ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Toyota Matrix XR 4WD
By Robert Bowden, The Car Place GOOD STUFF Big Momma Boom Box in back Slick looking Easy to drive Smooth automatic transmission AC power outlet in dash All-wheel drive all the time Thrifty BAD STUFF Same as earlier review (link at end of this review) Difficult-to-use navigation system Specifications Style: station wago ... Continue reading
by ED MARTIN GENERAL The all-new 2003 Pontiac Vibe is a successful representation of global cooperation between the two largest car companies in the world, General Motors and Toyota. The Vibe is essentially a platform twin shared with the Toyota Matrix, also all-new for 2003. Both the Vibe and the Matrix are vehicle pr ... Continue reading
The Car Place Review: 2003 Mercury Marauder
By Robert Bowden, The Car Place GOOD STUFF Major macho looks An exhaust note to love Passes with great ease Comfortable ride yet handling is good Nice instruments and dash layout It's one of a kind today BAD STUFF Price Just gulps premium gasoline! No low-end grunt at all Seats need far more lumbar and lateral support ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6
By Robert Bowden, The Car Place GOOD STUFF Bang for the buck Sleek styling Nice stereo for the price Good set of standard features BAD STUFF Absolutely brutal ride Forget the rear seats Torque steer? You betcha Specifications Style: sport coupe Engine: 2.7-liter V6 Transmission: six-speed manual Drivetrain: front-wheel ... Continue reading
Amcast Common Stock Listing Moves From NYSE to OTC Bulletin Board
DAYTON, Ohio--March 31, 2003--Amcast Industrial Corporation, today announced that trading of its common stock will move from the New York Stock Exchange to the Over The Counter Bulletin Board effective April 1, 2003. Formerly AIZ on the NYSE, the new stock symbol will be AICO. Shareholders and traders can access share ... Continue reading
Cauley Geller Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Collins & Aikman Corp. On Behalf of Investors
NEW YORK, March 31 -- The Law Firm of Cauley Geller Bowman Coates & Rudman, LLP announced today that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of purchasers of Collins & Aikman Corp. ("Collins & Aikman" or the "Company") publicly traded secu ... Continue reading
Delphi Corporation to Announce First-Quarter Earnings Results April 16th
Dawes to Host Briefing WHAT: Delphi Corp. will host a briefing and conference call for news media representatives, institutional investors and security analysts to discuss Delphi's first-quarter 2003 earnings results. WHO: Delphi's Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Alan S. Dawes will host this event. The meeti ... Continue reading
DENSO in Athens Becomes Separate Company
By End of Year, 150 New People May be Hired MARYVILLE, Tenn., March 31 -- DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. (DMTN) President Neal Ozeki announced that the company's Athens location will become an independent business, effective April 1. The new company's name is DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee, Inc. (DMAT) and H ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Texas--March 31, 2003--Morpho Technologies successfully demonstrated and delivered the MS1-16 reconfigurable Digital Signal Processor (rDSP) in 0.13micron CMOS to Motorola -- Semiconductor Products Sector, a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions. Morpho Technologies will exhibit and dem ... Continue reading
Polaris Appoints Mary McConnell as General Counsel
MINNEAPOLIS--March 31, 2003--Polaris Industries today announced the appointment of Mary McConnell as vice president and general counsel, a new position at Polaris. McConnell joined Polaris after spending nearly 20 years practicing law on behalf of a number of public and commercial organizations. Most recently, she was ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, March 31 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced its support of the 2003 Sonoma Valley Film Festival. This year's event, marking the 6th anniversary of the festival, will take place April 9-13, 2003. Entitled "Cinema Epicuria" and presented in conjunction with The City of Sonoma and Fairmont ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH, March 31 -- PPG PROSTARS Certified Auto Glass Technicians have become the first and only auto glass shops in the country to receive PROSTARS Quality Verification Checks conducted by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) via Commercial Inspection and Testing Services. UL, an independent, not-for-profit product-safe ... Continue reading
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--March 31, 2003--Reichhold's Global Composites business unit has launched an on-line technical support function on its internet website, the first such service of its kind serving the global composites industry. Accessible through Reichhold's corporate website at www.Reichhold.com, the tech ... Continue reading
Support Erodes For Simon's Offer; Less Than 50% of Taubman Centers Shares Tender to Simon
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 31 -- Taubman Centers, Inc. today responded to Simon Property Group's announcement of results for its unsolicited hostile cash tender offer made in conjunction with a subsidiary of Westfield America Trust for Taubman Centers: According to Simon's announcement today, approximately 40 milli ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 31 -- The all-new 2004 Toyota Sienna -- which is now arriving in dealerships after making its world premiere here at the North American International Auto Show -- is the first OEM application of the next generation Dual Port System(TM) (DPS(TM)), a Reese-branded product from TriMas' Cequent group. The ve ... Continue reading
Valeo : 2003 Annual General Meeting and first meeting of new Board of Directors
Paris, France, March 31 -- The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Valeo took place on March 31, 2003, under the chairmanship of Noël Goutard, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Thierry Morin, Chairman of the Management Board, reviewed the improvement in the Group's results in 2002 and outlined the strategy and ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--March 31, 2003--Today Cummins Inc. acknowledged selection by Business Ethics magazine as the second "Most Responsible Corporate Citizen" out of the top 1000 companies in America. This marks the fourth year in a row that Cummins has been recognized in this exclusive list. Cummins has progressively moved ... Continue reading
INA Creates Motorist Policy Providing Protection to U.S. and Canadian Residents Traveling to Mexico
PHILADELPHIA--March 31, 2003--INA, Insurance Group of North America, the consumer marketing and underwriting division of ACE INA and a member of the ACE Group of Companies , announced today it has created a policy specifically designed to protect U.S. and Canadian motorists while traveling in Mexico. The INA Cross Bord ... Continue reading
One More Kelley Mistake: SUV Owners of America Takes Issue with Blue Book Attitude Survey on SUVs
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Statement by Jason H. Vines, President of the SUV Owners of America (SUVOA), in response to the March 31, 2003 release of Wave II of the New Vehicle-Buyer Attitude Study on SUVs, conducted by Kelley Blue Book, Irvine, California: "The folks at Kelley Blue Book made a mountain out of a mole hill ... Continue reading
Carmichael and Fonseca on podium again
For Immediate Release Carmichael and Fonseca on podium again AMA Supercross Series 250cc/125cc East Round 12: Houston, TX March 29, 2003 "The start is 50 percent of the race," said Team Honda's Ernesto Fonseca at the Houston Supercross post-race press conference. "When you get a good start, it's a lot easier." Fonseca' ... Continue reading
Nara Bank and Hyundai Motor America Announce Strategic Partnership for a Joint Marketing Program
LOS ANGELES--March 31, 2003--NARA BANK, N.A. (the "Bank"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nara Bancorp, Inc. , today announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor America ("HMA"). Nara Bank and HMA signed a definitive agreement to jointly market the Bank's automobile loan program in conjunction with the 2003MY Hyu ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 5 -- EDS has been selected by Ford Motor Company to supply and integrate their most advanced Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software technologies, Teamcenter(R), NX, and E-factory(TM) into the automaker's next generation C3P systems environment worldwide. The long-term contract calls for the upgr ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Operating Results
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Feb. 5, 2003--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for its second quarter ended December 31, 2002. Net sales for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2002 were $73.6 million compared to the prior year quarter of $65.8 million, an increase of 12%. Net income for the current quarte ... Continue reading
GenCorp Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 5 -- The Board of Directors of GenCorp Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of three cents per share on the issued and outstanding ten cents par value common stock of the Company, payable February 28, 2003 to shareholders of record on February 18, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Gen ... Continue reading
Probex Reports Several Developments Affecting Its Financial Condition
DALLAS--Feb. 5, 2003--Probex Corp. (AMEX:PRB), a technology based, renewable resource company today reported several developments affecting its financial condition and provided an update concerning its efforts to obtain financing for the construction and start-up of its proposed Wellsville, Ohio reprocessing facility. ... Continue reading
ProLogis European Properties Fund Acquires 1.7 Million Square Feet (157,000 m2) in Milan
- Four Facilities are Fully Leased to TNT Logistics - MILAN, Italy, Feb. 5 -- ProLogis , a leading global provider of distribution facilities and services, announced today that the ProLogis European Properties Fund has acquired four distribution facilities consisting of 1,718,693 square feet (159,670 m2) in Milan from ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 6, 2003--Consumers intent on owning an outboard motor finally have an affordable alternative. The Briggs & Stratton 5 horsepower 4-cycle Outboard is making waves as the first outboard to deliver all the important features at a price dramatically lower than products currently offered by other leading bra ... Continue reading
Modine's Lyman Tschanz To Speak at ProMat 2003
RACINE, Wis.--Feb. 6, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today that Lyman Tschanz, general manager of its automotive division, is scheduled to speak at the ProMat Conference at McCormick Place North in Chicago, IL on Monday, February 10th. ProMat 2003 is a conference and showcase for material handling equipme ... Continue reading
The Case for Rear Obstacle Sensing Systems
Attached is a new press release and photo from Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. Please respond by email for a hi-res version. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE EMAILED PRESS RELEASES: You may reply to this email to remove yourself from our list IF YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE OUR NEWS VIA REGULAR MAIL PLEASE INDICATE THAT AS WELL ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 6, 2003--Alpha Technologies Group, Inc. announced today that it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2002 ended October 27, 2002, at approximately 7:45 AM EST on Monday, February 10, 2003. Alpha has scheduled a conference call at 11:00 AM EST that morning to discus ... Continue reading
American Standard to Share Growth Plans and Strategies at Analysts' Meeting on Feb. 10
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 6 -- Fred Poses, chairman and CEO of American Standard Companies Inc. , will discuss the company's growth targets and strategies at a meeting with analysts and investors on Monday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Poses will be joined by other members of the company's senior lead ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in WestLB Investor Conference in Dusseldorf, Germany
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Neil Schloss, Ford Motor Company's director of Global Risk Management, will participate in the WestLB Investor Conference in Dusseldorf, Germany on Feb. 13. The presentation, which will update investors on the Ford Motor Company financial milestones and progress achieved toward its Revitaliza ... Continue reading
Honeywell Sets April 28th as Date for Annual Shareowner Meeting
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--Feb. 6, 2003--Honeywell said today that it has set Monday, April 28th as the date for its 2003 Annual Shareowner Meeting, to be held at 10:00 a.m. at the company's headquarters in Morris Township, New Jersey. Shareowners of record at the close of business on Friday, February 28, 2003 will be enti ... Continue reading
IPC Announces Q4 and 2002 Summary Operating Results
SURREY, British Columbia--Feb. 6, 2003--Integrated Paving Concepts Inc. (TSX:IPA) releases today, unaudited summary operating results for the 12 months ending December 31, 2002. Summary Financial Information (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2002 2001 2002 2001 --------------- ... Continue reading
SHEP Technologies Inc. Reaches Agreement In Principle With Pi Technology
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 6, 2003--SHEP TECHNOLOGIES INC. (OTCBB:STLOF)(BER:IH3) ("STI" or the "Company"), a Canadian incorporated company with operations headquartered in the UK, is pleased to announce it has reached Agreement in Principle (the "Agreement") with Pi Technology ("Pi"), a UK-based global leader i ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive - Toyota of Fort Worth Grand Opening
TOYOTA OF FORT WORTH ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING;<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> COWTOWN DEALERSHIP IS SONIC AUTOMOTIVE'S LATEST ACQUISITION FORT WORTH (Feb. 6, 2003) - Bruton Smith, chairman of Sonic Automotive, opened the doors to his seventh Metroplex area automobile dealersh ... Continue reading
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USFreightways Executives to Address Transportation Conference
CHICAGO--Feb. 6, 2003--USFreightways Corporation announced today that Samuel K. Skinner, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of USFreightways and Christopher L. Ellis, Senior Vice President, Finance and CFO, will address attendees of the Deutsche Bank Global Transportation Conference in Naples, Florida at 1 ... Continue reading
Auto Club: International Turmoil, Panic Pricing Pushes Gas Prices to 19-Month High
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 11, 2003--Industry fear and speculation concerning war with Iraq and the possibility of another terrorist strike on the United States continue to push average retail gasoline prices to levels not seen since July 2001, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--Feb. 11, 2003--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration and comparison technology and commerce solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Chrome Inventory Everywhere(TM) (CIE) 4.1, an inventory editing and posting tool that combines DMS inventory records with ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Confirms Strong Gain in Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings
* Fourth quarter earnings of $0.17 per share and 2002 earnings of $0.62 per share mark significant improvements over the losses of ($0.09) and ($0.25) per share in year-earlier periods. * Fourth quarter RV sales up 48% with increased production and shipments over previous year period. ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 11 -- Coachmen ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Reports Same Store Sales for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2002
PHOENIX, Feb. 11 -- CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today announced its sales results for fiscal 2002. The Company also said that it expects to release its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2002, and hold a conference call to ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Rising Dramatically, AAA Reports
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 11 -- AAA reports, the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in Washington has increased 18 cents in the past month to $1.559 per gallon. In Idaho prices have increased nearly 15 cents in the past month to $1.597 per gallon. The national average for self- serve regular unleaded gas ... Continue reading
Hyundai Automotive Group Breaks Ground on First North American Proving Ground
- Mong-Koo Chung, Chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, Participates in the Ceremonial Groundbreaking of the $50 million California Facility - CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif., Feb. 11 -- Mong-Koo Chung, chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, joined a select group o ... Continue reading
Imperial Parking Corporation to Host 4th Quarter And 2002 Year End Earnings Conference Call
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 11, 2003-- Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX:IPK) today announced that it will host a teleconference call for the fourth quarter and year end of fiscal 2002. The call will take place at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, February 13, 2002. The telephone number to ... Continue reading
Perot Systems Signs 10-Year, $22 Million IT Outsourcing Contract With Global Motorsport Group, Inc.
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 11 -- Perot Systems Corporation today announced the signing of a 10-year, $22 million complete information technology outsourcing contract with Global Motorsport Group, Inc. (GMG). Under the terms of the contract, Perot Systems will manage the entire IT function for GMG, inclusive of all software and ... Continue reading
Phoenix Gold Announces First Quarter Results
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 11 -- Phoenix Gold International, Inc. today reported a net loss of $354,000, or $0.12 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended December 31, 2002 compared to net earnings of $7,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, for last year's first quarter. Included in the net loss for the quart ... Continue reading
Threat of War Drives Gasoline Prices Higher; AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
HOUSTON--Feb. 11, 2003--The anticipation of war with Iraq coupled with a decrease of gasoline exports from Venezuela are rapidly driving fuel prices higher across the state and the nation, according to AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The statewide average price for a gallon of self-serve regular is $1.50 - 10 cent ... Continue reading
Threat of War Drives Gasoline Prices Higher; AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
HOUSTON--Feb. 11, 2003--The anticipation of war with Iraq coupled with a decrease of gasoline exports from Venezuela are rapidly driving fuel prices higher across the state and the nation, according to AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The statewide average price for a gallon of self-serve regular is $1.50 - 10 cent ... Continue reading
2003 PRO Sponsor & Contingency Update
PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.fasteststreetcar.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Official 2003 Sponsorship Update Santa Ana, Calif. -- ProMedia Events is proud to announce the latest 2003 official sponsors for the upcoming PRO Hot Rod & Muscle C ... Continue reading
2003 Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition Revs Up for Chicago Debut
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Unveiled at this year's Chicago Auto Show is the Volkswagen GTI 20th Anniversary Edition -- a celebration of GTI success in North America since the model first arrived in 1983. The original pocket rocket comes to showrooms this spring, with only 4,000 being produced at a price of $23,225. For Volksw ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter Results And Conference Call
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 12 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and year-end financial results before the market opens on February 27, 2003. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and Thomas ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation anuncia sus resultados en 2002
Toledo (EE.UU.), 12 February -- - Las reestructuraciones han conducido a mejoras Dana Corporation ha anunciado hoy sus resultados del cuarto trimestre y del año 2002, los cuales han mejorado debido principalmente a la exitosa puesta en práctica del plan de reestructuración de la empresa dado a conocer en octubre de ... Continue reading
Decoma International Inc. - Notice of conference call fourth quarter and year-end 2002 results
CONCORD, ON, Feb. 12 -- Decoma International Inc. (TSX:DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002, on Tuesday, February 18, 2003. Decoma will hold a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and year-end 2002 results and related matters at 9:30 a.m. E ... Continue reading
Imperial Parking Corporation Announces 2002 Year End Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 12, 2003-- Imperial Parking Corporation (AMEX:IPK) reported revenues (excluding reimbursement of management contract expenses-see footnote 1 below) of $109.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2002, a 20.8% increase over revenues of $90.5 million for the prior year. The Company re ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reveals the 2004 Lancer Ralliart Performance Sedan at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Today at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) revealed the latest performance- oriented sedan joining the Lancer family. Set to arrive in showrooms this fall, the new 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart creates excitement behind the wheel by delivering improved accele ... Continue reading
SEMA Announces 2003 Scholarship Program for Collegiate, Vo-Tech Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contacts: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 181 SEMA ANNOUNCES 2003 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGIATE, VO-TECH STUDENTS Application Deadline Is Friday, May 30 DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2003) - SEMA, the ... Continue reading
TCI-FAST to sponsor PRO Pro Stock
PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.fasteststreetcar.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TCI-FAST Signs 3-year Agreement to Sponsor PRO Pro Stock Class in the 2003 PRO-Edelbrock Drag Racing Series Santa Ana, Calif. -- ProMedia Events and TCI-FAST are proud to announce that a 3-year agree ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Value-Driven Prices for All-New 2004 Sienna Minivan
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2004 Sienna minivan, which arrives at dealer showrooms in March. "The Sienna has been improved, refined and enlarged in nearly every metric comparison," said Don Esmond, Toyo ... Continue reading
ALSIP, Ill., Feb. 12 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. announced today that it has received BEEP Certification from the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC). According to the BMC, the Brake Effectiveness Evaluation Procedure (BEEP) is the newest industry accepted guidelines for brake pad and shoe performance, assur ... Continue reading
Web Site's Real-Time 'Rate Ticker' Helps Consumers Understand the Importance of Shopping Around for Auto Insurance MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Driver after driver and rate after rate -- you're glued to the screen, mesmerized by the auto insurance rates that scroll by and how much they vary from company to compan ... Continue reading
Avanti Responds to GM Lawsuit Over Studebaker XUV
CHICAGO, Feb. 17 -- Today, Avanti Motor Corp. announced that plans to roll out the 2004 Studebaker Xtreme Utility Vehicle (XUV) will move forward, despite a recent lawsuit filed by General Motors Corp. General Motors' suit contends that Avanti's Studebaker XUV "knocks off" the shape of GM's Hummer H2 and will confuse t ... Continue reading
Champion(R) Spark Plugs Power Winner and Runner-Up in Sunday's Daytona 500
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Champion(R), "The World's Favorite Spark Plug," claimed the top two spots in yesterday's rain-shortened Daytona 500 as the Champion-powered #15 Chevrolet driven by Michael Waltrip and the #97 Ford of Kurt Busch finished first and second, respectively, in stock car racing's most challenging ... Continue reading
Column----Toby LaGrange----DIRT Florida Wrap-Up
The 2003 DIRT Motorsport’s season officially kicked off this past Monday, February 10th, with an on track practice session at Volusia Speedway Park in sunny Florida. Two ten minute sessions were held for the record 40 car’s that were on hand, with still more cars to check in. The first official race took place the ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Plugs Into Own Resources to Strengthen Champion(R) Brand
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation is making a substantial investment in its Toledo, Ohio, Ignition Technical Center, bringing the ceramic development process for its Champion(R) spark plugs in-house to increase responsiveness in a competitive market in order to exceed customer expectations. "The q ... Continue reading
First Hydrogen Expo to Be Held in Washington, DC
Technologies to Reverse America's Oil Dependence DUESSELDORF, Germany, Feb. 17 -- The first Hydrogen Expo is held in Washington DC on March 4 to 6 in the Capital Hilton. Partnering with the National Hydrogen Assocation's (NHA) 14th Annual Meeting, Hydrogen Expo showcases the technologies that will reverse America's dep ... Continue reading
Inverness Castings Group Awarded Several New Program Parts With DaimlerChrysler
ATCHISON, Kan., Feb. 17 -- Atchison Casting Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AHNC) today announced that its Inverness Castings Group ("ICG") has recently been awarded several new program parts with DaimlerChrysler. The parts awarded are for the Jeep Grand Cherokee front axle program, which consists of four aluminum die cas ... Continue reading
Johnny Unser Named Performance Tire Advisor to Cooper Tire
Racing pro to lend expertise to company's Ultra-High Performance and Racing product lines FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced it has engaged Johnny Unser as a technical consultant for its Ultra-High Performance and Racing tire product lines. Unser, son of racing veteran Jerry Unser an ... Continue reading
MEDFORD, Ore., Feb. 17 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its fourth quarter and year-end 2002 earnings will be released on Wednesday, February 26th at 5 a.m., Pacific Time. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the results will be held on the same day at 11 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. MT, 1 p.m. CT an ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-Race: KJ is One Son Ready to Shine in Phoenix
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson is One Son Ready to Shine in Phoenix ACDelco Cavalier driver aims to duplicate father's winning performance at Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., February 17, 2003 - This weekend's Checker Schuck's Kragen ... Continue reading
Three Mopars Qualify for CSK Nationals in Pro Stock
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Checker, Schuck¹s & Kragen NHRA Nationals Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Arizona Qualifying Release Three Mopars Crack the Top 16 in Phoenix Johnson, Stanfield and Alderman Line Up for Tomorrow CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 22, 2003) Allen Johnson leads the Mo ... Continue reading
NHRA Saturday: KJ Saves the Best for Last, Qualifies Fourth in Phoenix
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Saves the Best for Last, Qualifies Fourth in Phoenix Phoenix, Ariz., February 22, 2003 - .On the strength of 6.841-second run made on his final attempt, Kurt Johnson qualified fourth for Sunday's final eliminations of th ... Continue reading
NHRA Saturday: WJ's Pursuit of a Second Straight Win Will Start From the Second Position in Phoenix
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson's Pursuit of a Second Straight Win Will Start From the Second Position in Phoenix. Sugar Hill, Ga., February 22, 2003 - For the fifth time in his Pro Stock career, Warren Johnson will start final eliminations at the Ph ... Continue reading
Schumacher Racing Funny Cars make field in final Phoenix NHRA qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 2 of 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NATIONALS FIREBIRD RACEWAY CHANDLER, ARIZONA SATURDAY, FEB. 22, 2003 POST-QUALIFYING: WHIT BAZEMORE: No. 6, 4.853/320.43 GARY SCELZI: No. 7, 4.861/319.98 SCOTTY CANNON: No. 16, 4.966/304.80 WHIT BAZEMORE, MATCO TOOLS IRON EAGLE ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show Closes to Enthusiastic Public
CHICAGO, Feb. 23 -- The 95th Chicago Auto Show closed Sunday night with optimism expressed from organizers and manufacturers alike. "This has been a remarkable ten days," said show chairman Bob Van Iten. "We were blessed by dodging every weather calamity that brushed the area, but seemed to avoid us as if Mother Nature ... Continue reading
NASCAR Subway 400 Rockingham Results and Driver Standings
Sunday's Subway 400 results 1. (88) Dale Jarrett, Ford, 393 2. (97) Kurt Busch, Ford, 393 3. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 393 4. (32) Ricky Craven, Pontiac, 393 5. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cristi Brumm Ruhlman 336-210-0980 TRANS-AM SEASON OPENER AT ST PETERSBURG GRAND PRIX St. Petersburg, FL (Feb 23) The inaugural 2003 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg today marked the return of rolling thunder to the streets of downtown St. Petersburg. It also marked the 56-lap season opener ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.--Feb. 26, 2003--Despite overlapping official initiatives and a multitude of agencies, there is a solution to improving profits while protecting cargo shipments from terrorists, according to U.S. speakers scheduled to address the 2003 AutoLogistics Europe conference in Geneva, Switzerland on March 6th. A ... Continue reading
WINNING NOTICE FOR CATEGORY A WINNER: ILUK734063 It is our pleasure to inform you that you have emerged as a Category "A" winner of the UK International Lotto. CONGRATULATIONS! You are entitled to a prize sum of US$3,500,000.00. Reference number for your prize is ILUK734063, ticket number A/03-4912. As a category A win ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Wins General Motors Glass Contract
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 26, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. today announced it has been awarded a contract from General Motors Corp. (GM) to provide rear-sliding windows for GM's current North American line of full-size pickup trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Production is slated to be ... Continue reading
GEICO Announces Campaign to Raise Remaining Funds for Sniper Victims' Families
Press Conference: Thursday, February 27, 10 a.m., GEICO Headquarters GEICO will work with the Victims' Rights Foundation and Inkjets for Charity to help raise the remaining $50,000 portion of the Foundation's $500,000 overall goal to assist families of the Washington sniper attacks. The press conference takes place Thu ... Continue reading
InsWeb Purchases Common Stock From Intuit and Softbank
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 26 -- InsWeb Corp. , one of the largest producers of automobile insurance in the U.S., today announced that it has purchased 2,241,440 shares of InsWeb Corporation common stock, consisting of 1,169,898 shares held by Intuit Insurance Services, Inc. and 1,071,542 shares held by SOFTBANK America, ... Continue reading
Newest Trend in Car Buying is Certified Cars
You've Heard the Term: ... But What are the Benefits and Risks of Buying a Certified Car? Reporter Package Runs 2:02 Plus B-roll and SOTS to Create your Own VO-SOTs Certified car sales are up 46-percent since 2002, according to J.D. Power and Associates. A certified car is a vehicle that has been inspected in detail an ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Scooter Manufacturer Exhibits at Bike Week for First Time
-- WHAT: Vespa Orlando, retailer of the iconic Vespa(R) motor scooter, will be the only scooter dealer with a presence at Bike Week. With over 500,000 two-wheeled enthusiasts expected to attend, Bike Week is the world's largest event of its kind. Vespa has been embraced by motorcycle aficionados and is proud to have a ... Continue reading
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.--Feb. 26, 2003--Advanced Financial Solutions, Inc. (AFS), a premier provider of image-based remittance processing solutions for insurance, retail, credit, banking, energy, transportation, and government operations, announced today that another prominent regional insurance company has selected the A ... Continue reading
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AuraGen Approved by Ford Motor Company for Use in F-Series Ambulance Applications
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2003--Aura Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:AURA) today announced that the Ford Motor Company has approved the AuraGen(R) for use in Ford F-series ambulance applications. Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVMs) can now use the AuraGen to meet the ever-expanding mobile power requirements of their ambula ... Continue reading
MONTREAL--Feb. 26, 2003--Bombardier Transportation (TSX:BBD.A) (TSX:BBD.B) has received a $195-million Cdn (121 million Euros) order from the Luxembourg Railways (CFL) for the production of 85 double-deck passenger coaches. The 67 trailer cars and 18 driving cars, which will be manufactured at Bombardier Transportation ... Continue reading
CarMax Increases Loan Commitment
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 26 -- CarMax, Inc. announced today that the company has increased its credit facility from $200 million to $300 million under the agreement secured by vehicle inventory with DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC and Toyota Financial Services. "This expansion in our credit facility provides CarM ... Continue reading
Carroll Smith to be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Society of Automotive Engineers
MALIBU, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2003-- Legendary motor racing design engineer to be decorated at 2003 SAE Annual Congress and Exposition in Detroit Carbon Cloth Technologies (CCT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR), today announced that the Company's Chief Design Engineer, Carroll Smith, has been ... Continue reading
Configuration Solutions Teams With Yates Industries, Inc. to Implement CS-Enterprise Solution
Software to Interface With ERP System Takes Aim at Simultaneous Broadcasting Of Product Variations to Compress Lead Times and Lower Manufacturing Costs KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Configuration Solutions, Inc., the leading developer of configuration software, announced today that Yates Industries, Inc., a premier prov ... Continue reading
Continental Teves and Bosch Join Together To Form Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Coalition
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, and Robert Bosch Corp., the North American subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, have joined together to form the Electronic Stability Control Coalition. The coalition has selected RFBinder Partners, a member of the Ruder Finn Group, to conduct a consumer pub ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Executives to Address Technology, Trends at 2003 SAE World Congress
Engineers to Present 16 Papers at Conference TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- Dana Corporation announced today that two company executives will address the latest automotive trends and technologies during panel discussions at the 2003 SAE World Congress March 3 in Detroit. Charles F. Heine, president of technology development ... Continue reading
Dodge Ram Offers 'Power'-ful Proof of Chrysler Group's Commitment To Minority Suppliers
* $200 million in minority supplier sourcing on 2003 Dodge Ram * Vitec Corporation awarded $125 million contract for fuel tank assembly - one of the largest Chrysler Group contracts for a minority supplier AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 26 -- The bold look and rugged driving experience found in the 2003 Dodge Ram are pure d ... Continue reading
Espey Announces 3rd Quarter Dividend
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.--Feb. 26, 2003--The Board of Directors of Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp., (AMEX:ESP) has declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2003, to all shareholders of record as of March 7, 2003. E ... Continue reading
Image Sensing Systems & Econolite Announce Two New Autoscope(R) Products
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Feb. 26 -- Image Sensing Systems, Inc. (ISS) and Econolite Control Products, Inc. announced today that they have added two new products to the Autoscope(R) video vehicle detection product line: Autoscope RackVision(TM) and Autoscope 2020(TM). With more than 14 years of field proven success worldwide, ... Continue reading
-- Presentation to Be Broadcast Over the Internet -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 26 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that it will participate in the Raymond James & Associates 24th Annual Institutional Investors Conference to be held March 3rd, 4th and 5th in Orlando, F ... Continue reading
J&J Offers Grille Insert for 02-03 Chevy Avalanche
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- Honda's FCX Showcases Technology Expected to Reduce Harmful Vehicle Emissions and U.S. Dependence on Oil - WHAT: Honda's top-of-the-line vehicles and products will be featured at the L.A. Marathon's "Quality of Life" Expo, which showcases the latest in lifestyle improvements and technology to more than 80,000 consume ... Continue reading
MACS SENDS REPRESENTATIVE TO EU SUMMIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MACS SENDS REPRESENTATIVE TO EUROPEAN MOBILE AIR CONDITIONG SUMMIT (LANSDALE, PA)-February 26, 2003- Ward Atkinson, technical advisor to the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide, attended MAC Summit 2003 in Brussels, Belgium, February 10th through 11th. The meeting was organized by the ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Feb. 26, 2003--Memec Design, Memec's design and engineering division, and Insight Memec, a leading global semiconductor distributor and a member of The Memec Group, today introduced a controller area network (CAN) core solution, intellectual property created for implementation in Xilinx FPGAs. On Feb. 27, 20 ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 26 -- The National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation (NADCF), through its Survivors Relief Fund, presented the charity organization Scholarship America, formerly Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, with a contribution of more than $1 million to aid families directly affected by the Sep ... Continue reading
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2003--Tele Atlas North America, Inc., the U.S. arm of Tele Atlas NV, a worldwide leading provider of digital maps, and premier provider of digital map databases and real-time traffic information for North America, today announced that Paul Lipkin has joined as director of dynamic traveler c ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Q1 Results
CLEVELAND, Feb. 26 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of blanks, engineered welded blanks, engineered stampings and modular assemblies for the automotive, light truck and heavy truck industries, will announce earnings for the first quarter ended January 31, 2003 on Wednesday, March 5, 2003. A conferenc ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Feb. 26, 2003--Terra.com, the U.S. Hispanic Internet portal of the Terra Lycos global network, and Autobytel Inc., a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced the launch of a co-branded channel targeting Hispanic car buyers. Autobytel's popular car buying site Autoweb.com will provi ... Continue reading
Tricon Introduces Mini Universal Socket
DETROIT, Feb. 26 -- Tricon Industries, Inc. is expanding its bulb-retaining socket offerings by producing a Miniature Universal Socket, which provides parts consolidation and product cost reduction to customers. This socket allows the design freedom to incorporate a miniature "peanut" style bulb within a backplate desi ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive CEO to Speak on 'Safety Revolution' at SAE World Congress
WHO: John Plant, President & CEO, TRW Automotive, the global leader in automotive safety systems. WHAT: Keynote speech - "The Safety Revolution: As Safe as Possible" - a look at the convergence of active and passive safety technologies, and the cooperation needed to bring the benefits of these new safety systems to the ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: A new summer clothing line introduced by Piaggio USA, manufacturers of the world-famous Vespa motor scooter, was designed as an extension of the Vespa lifestyle, blending elements of the motor scooter's unique, timeless heritage with current style. Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Downloadabl ... Continue reading
MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 26 -- The Deere & Company board of directors today declared the regular quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, payable May 01, 2003, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2003. In addition, the company announced that it will make cash contributions of $200 million to its hourly employee pension p ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the appointment of Philip M. Vorwald as the company's first managing director of Delphi Medical Systems, which represents Delphi's focus on pursuing technology applications within the medical device industry. Vorwald, 45, joins the Mergers, Acquisitions and New Marke ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Reaches Agreement with Ticketmaster
contact: john cardinale infineon raceway 707-938-8448, ext. 107 Ticketmaster AND INFINEON RACEWAY SIGN MULTI-YEAR TICKETING AND NEW TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT SAN FRANCISCO (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ¯ Ticketmaster, the world¢s leading ticketing company, and Infineon Raceway have announced the signing of a multi-year ticketing an ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony Continues Higher Cash Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable March 31, 2003 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2003. The board voted to continue the cash dividend at the higher ... Continue reading
Who: A high-level Autoliv Inc. (Autoliv) spokesperson is available for comment on the latest automotive safety equipment currently available to make SUVs safer. Why: At a congressional hearing today, Dr. Jeffrey Runge, head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, called for automakers to voluntarily impr ... Continue reading
Missouri Division of Tourism Announces Spring Promotion
'Missouri's Great Escape' Offers Chance to Win Ford Escape and Vacation Packages JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Feb. 26 -- Using three historic Missouri theaters as a backdrop, the Missouri Division of Tourism today unveiled its new spring promotion, "Missouri's Great Escape," premiering a 30-second television commercial and a p ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces 2003 Annual Meeting Of Shareholders
COBURG, Ore., Feb. 26 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today announced that it will hold its 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders at 1:00 p.m., local time, on May 13, 2003 at Monaco Coach Corporation's executive offices located at 606 Nelson's Parkway, Wakarusa, Indiana. The record date for common stockholders entitled to no ... Continue reading
Motorola and Avis Launch 'Avis Assist' Navigation Service
Avis Car Renters Receive Turn-By-Turn Directions on Mobile Phone Using Motorola's VIAMOTO Location-Based Software Applications SCHAUMBURG, Ill. and PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 26 -- Motorola, Inc. and Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. announced today that they have engaged in a test market of the "Avis Assist" navigation service ... Continue reading
SLP Updated Directions for 2/27 Ride and Drive in Carson, CA
Please note SLP's Media Ride and Drive, scheduled Thursday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will be held at the Carson Town Center, located at the corner of Torrance and Main in Carson. From the 110, take Torrance exit to Main. There isn't a Hamilton freeway exit as previously stated in the media invitation. Seve ... Continue reading
World Debut of the BMW 760Li High Security and the BMW 330i Security at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show
03/04/2003 Munich. The new-generation BMW 7 Series is making yet another world debut at this year's Geneva Motor Show - this time in the guise of the BMW 760Li High Security. Based on the top-of-the-range 760Li 12-cylinder, this fourth generation of BMW security vehicles complying with bullet-proof standard B6/B7 meets ... Continue reading
General Dynamics Completes Acquisition of GM Defense
FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 3 -- General Dynamics has completed its acquisition of General Motors Defense for $1.1 billion in cash. General Motors Defense of London, Ontario, is a business unit of General Motors Corporation of Detroit, Michigan. The transaction, which had been announced on December 19, 2002, is immediatel ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--March 3, 2003--Kronos(R) Incorporated today announced that automotive organizations are achieving fast, sustainable ROI results with the company's labor management solutions. Automotive organizations are making labor management solutions an integral part of their lean initiatives to significantly enhance produ ... Continue reading
Pep Boys' Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Vcall.com
PHILADELPHIA--March 3, 2003--The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will broadcast its quarterly conference call live on Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The call will be broadcast over the Internet at Broadcast Networks' Vcall website, locate ... Continue reading
Renault F1 Team Signs $1.4 Million Order from VISTAGY, Inc.
WALTHAM, Mass.--March 3, 2003-- FiberSIM Software for Simulating Design and Manufacture of Composites Will Ensure Tough, Dependable Parts for the Renault F1 Team Racecar Today VISTAGY, Inc., the leading developer of computer-aided-design (CAD) integrated software for composite design and manufacturing, announced the sa ... Continue reading
NASHUA, N.H.--March 3, 2003--Altaworks Corporation, the leading developer of Web enterprise performance management software, has been selected by the AAA Missouri affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA), the leading provider of automotive services in North America, to help ensure optimum performance o ... Continue reading
Datastream Extends Enterprise Asset Management with Asset Performance Management Strategy
CHICAGO--March 3, 2003--Datastream Systems, Inc. today announced its Asset Performance Management strategy at National Manufacturing Week. Building on Datastream's core competency in enterprise asset management (EAM), this strategy is based on a foundation of asset transaction and operations data, best practices and ke ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 28, 2003 $3,000 Total Cash Available For Current GM Owners DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced its latest retail marketing program. GM will reward its owners with $1,000 loyalty cash toward the purchase or lease of any '02 or '03 model vehicle (Excluding HUMMER), effective March 1 throu ... Continue reading
CARPINTERIA, Calif.--March 3, 2003--QAD , a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, announced that Kim Korth, a leading consultant to automotive suppliers, will address attendees at the QAD MFG/PRO Midwest User Conference on March 17, 2003 in Dearborn, Mich. Korth's presentation, "Living o ... Continue reading
National Instruments DIAdem Cuts Cost of Test Data Management for General Motors Powertrain
Easy Access to Test Data Saves Hundreds of Engineering Hours AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 -- National Instruments announced today that General Motors Powertrain, a global producer of engines, transmissions, castings and components for GM vehicles, has standardized on a data management system using NI DIAdem software. By prov ... Continue reading
Next Inc's ``RPM Sports USA'' Motor Sports Division Announces ``Ford Motor Sports''
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--March 3, 2003--Next Inc. (OTCBB:NXTI) announced the signing of Ford(R) Motor Sports as the newest addition to its Motor Sports Division "RPM Sports USA(TM)" to market the Company's classic designed "Motor Sports Automotive" line. Next Marketing Inc. had previously entered into licensing program agre ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, Ky., March 3 -- ArchVision, Inc. today announced the availability of RPC (Rich Photorealistic Content) Parking Lot Cars, a collection of 16 life-like cars that make filling a rendering's empty parking lot a snap for any design visualization professional. Not to be confused with the other RPC Automobile volum ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, March 3 -- Most of us have probably done the usual things to save money -- clip coupons, reuse wrapping paper and bows. Some of us have even gone to extremes like pawning wedding or engagement rings. So while it's not surprising that a recent survey by Progressive revealed that people are willin ... Continue reading
BMW Group Wins Suppliers' Choice Award
DETROIT, March 3 -- BMW Group has been named a winner of the Automotive News Suppliers' Choice Award, which is given to automakers and OEMs who best encourage -- solicit, implement and reward -- and foster supplier innovation as part of its total business plan. The award was presented to BMW at the annual Automotive Ne ... Continue reading
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Lear Corporation/
In the news release, Lear Corporation Names D. William Pumphrey President - DaimlerChrysler Division, issued Friday, Feb. 28, by Lear Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the quote in the fourth paragraph, first sentence, should be attributed to "Donald Stebbins, Lear President and Chief Ope ... Continue reading
Delphi's MagneRide(TM) Earns PACE(TM) Award for Product Innovation
TROY, Mich., March 3 -- For the fifth consecutive year, Delphi Corp. continued to set the pace in product innovation by winning a 2003 PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award in the Product category at the ninth annual Automotive News PACE Awards Reception and Ceremony at the Detroit Opera ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--March 3, 2003--MAPICS, Inc. , the largest global provider of extended ERP, CRM and SCM solutions committed exclusively to solving the unique challenges of manufacturers, today announced the introduction of a new marketing strategy and corporate logo. The image change was prompted by the company's acquisition o ... Continue reading
QUANTUM to Develop Hydrogen Energy Systems for the U.S. Army
IRVINE, Calif., March 3 -- QUANTUM Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today that it will develop conceptual transportation and energy systems for the U.S. Army's National Automotive Center (NAC) located in Warren, MI. The systems will address a variety of fuel cell applications including vehicles, pow ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3 -- Siemens VDO Automotive has won the 2003 Automotive News/Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contributions to Excellence (PACE) Award for its Piezo Common Rail Diesel Direct Injection System featured in Peugeot and Citroen European diesel passenger cars. The honor was p ... Continue reading
DENVER--March 3, 2003--The Aimbridge Group, a provider of financial products through partnerships with credit unions, announced that it has purchased the Automotive Avenues building located at 10701 West 6th Avenue, Lakewood, Colo. Automotive Avenues is an entity of Aimbridge Automotive, a division of The Aimbridge Gro ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 3 -- Featuring five "world firsts" in the design of its XC90, Volvo engineers sought to design an SUV-like vehicle with superior safety, handling, and emissions performance characteristics. The end result was Automotive Engineering International magazine's "Best Engineered Vehicle for 2003." The announce ... Continue reading
3M Automotive Wins 2003 PACE Award
ST. PAUL, Minn.--March 3, 2003--3M Automotive Division's 3M solar reflecting film was named one of the winners of the 2003 PACE Award. The announcement was made last night (March 2) during a banquet at the Detroit Opera House. The PACE -- Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contributions to Excellence -- Award is co-sponsore ... Continue reading
ALGOR, Inc. New Technology Makes Linear Contact Easy
PITTSBURGH--March 3, 2003--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, announced new, easy-to-use linear contact analysis capabilities including bonded, welded, free/no contact, surface contact and edge contact. This new technology contact is ideal for use on models created in the wide range of l ... Continue reading
Methanol Industry Supports CLEAR Act Introduction
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Today, the Methanol Institute joined with a broad coalition of automakers, alternative fuel interests and leading environmental organizations to praise Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT), James Jeffords (I-VT) and John Rockefeller (D-WV), along with Representative Dave Camp (R-MI) in the House, for thei ... Continue reading
National Hydrogen Association Sees Surge in Conference Attendance and Interest
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The National Hydrogen Association announced today record-breaking attendance for their 14th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference and Expo at the Capital Hilton, March 4-6, 2003. "The interest in hydrogen this year is unprecedented," says National Hydrogen Association President, Jeffrey A. Serfass. "In ... Continue reading
New England Acquistion, Inc. Acquires CJC Enterprise of New York, Inc.
STANFORD, Conn.--March 3, 2003--New England Acquisitions, Inc.(OTCBB:NEAQ) announce that on February 27, 2003 it acquired CJC Enterprises of New York, Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary. CJC opened a retail store under the name "Jazz Audio and Stereo" in Center Moriches, New York on February 17, 2003 which sells and ins ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--March 3, 2003-- ArchestrA Applications Demonstrated in Microsoft Booth at National Manufacturing Week Invensys plc continues to deliver on new product, end customer and partner adoption of the ArchestrA(TM) industrial automation and information software architecture. Two product applications (from Wonderware a ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports Sales Increase for February
Up 8.9 Percent in United States and 9.0 Percent in Canada IRVINE, Calif., March 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) reports overall NAFTA sales up 8.8 percent for February, a growth trend for the fourth month in a row. Year-to-date, Volvo sales in North America are 6.8 percent ahead of the same period last yea ... Continue reading
Eagle Helps RIMA Meet Auto Industry Quality, Timing and Cost Requirements
KINNELON, N.J.--March 3, 2003--Established in 1955, Michigan-based RIMA Manufacturing Co. grew up with the automotive industry. The company distributes metal components worldwide and has thrived on its readiness to adapt to newer, more efficient manufacturing practices, like those provided in RF Express(TM) for QAD MFG ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--March 3, 2003--GE Driver Development, a leading provider of high performance simulation-based training solutions, announced today that it has acquired the remaining interest in I-Sim LLC from the company's original founders. The acquisition, through its parent, GE Capital Corporation, is in keeping with ... Continue reading
Growing Anti-SUV Sentiment Sends Warning To Automakers
PlanetFeedback research finds backlash strongest among young drivers, non-SUV owners CINCINNATI, March 3 -- A significant number of influential online consumers are sympathetic to anti-Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) campaigns and sentiments, a finding that could have an effect on future buying behaviors in the automobile ... Continue reading
-- Applying its pioneering radio frequency (RF) silicon and systems expertise to practical, affordable PC wireless connectivity, Microtune(R) Inc. today introduced the newest technology in its Bluetooth(tm) portfolio, the patent-pending CableFree USB(tm) product line. Targeted to the installed base of hundreds of milli ... Continue reading
NEC Business Network Solutions Deploys Advanced Telephony Solutions to UnitedAuto Group
IRVING, Texas--March 3, 2003-- Network Connectivity Enables UAG to Manage a Single Network Infrastructure and Improve Customer Service NEC Business Network Solutions, Inc. (NEC BNS), a leading systems integrator and NEC America's direct sales and service organization, announced today that it has deployed a comprehensiv ... Continue reading
Press Conference Monday March 3, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - SAE Press Conference Room Known for its astounding audio and video technologies, Panasonic will use the SAE World Congress Exposition, March 3-6, 2003 in Detroit's Cobo Center, as the backdrop for presentation of its DVD-Audio systems for the OEM market. Designed to p ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Best February Sales Since 1986
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 3, 2003; Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), the only automobile manufacturer to feature a complete line of all-wheel drive vehicles, today announced February sales of 14,443 units. The total represents an 11 percent increase from February 2002, the best February sales result since 1986.<p>"We are e ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, March 3 -- Most of us have probably done the usual things to save money -- clip coupons, reuse wrapping paper and bows. Some of us have even gone to extremes like pawning wedding or engagement rings. So while it's not surprising that a recent survey by Progressive revealed that people are willin ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., March 3 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , announced today the launch of a new sweepstakes on www.THRIFTY.com . Beginning March 1 and continuing through May 31, 2003, the company will give away 92 daily prizes of a free weeks rental in the U.S. and three monthly ... Continue reading
Contra Vision XR sets standard for British version of Saab Unlimited retail revamp
London, March 4 -- - With pictures - Architects and sub-contractors endorse see-through graphics on glass in dealerships Saab's widely-acclaimed 9-3 saloon is now available in Britain and to welcome it, Saab's ninety British dealerships are investing an average of £200,000 each as part of a global refurbishment prescr ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: March 4, 2003 GRAND BLANC, Mich.,-Buick announced today that it has donated a record $554,000 to the Buick Open charities from proceeds generated through the 2002 tournament. Held annually at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich., the Buick Open has now raised more than $5.8 million for c ... Continue reading
-- The Chrysler Airflite, the newest design statement from DaimlerChrysler, will be unveiled at the 73rd International Auto Show in Geneva (March 6 - 16). The Geneva Auto Show is one of the world's largest, with more than 70 different industry exhibits on hand. The Airflite is unlike any other design, mixing the stylin ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing On All-New 2004 Maxima
Photo Editors/Business Editors/Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.030403/bb1 2 GARDENA, Calif.--March 4, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on its stylish Maxima flagship sedan, which goes on s ... Continue reading
OWOSSO, Mich., March 4 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") announces that Craig B. Parr has been named Chief Executive Officer, elected to the Board of Directors and appointed Chairman of the Board of the Company. Mr. Parr will stand for election at the 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held l ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Energy and National Security Forum
--March 5, 2003-- Discussion Subjects of Interest to Reporters: -- The "Real" Cost of Middle Eastern Oil -- How Secure is the U.S. Power Grid? -- Can Bush's Hydrogen Vehicle Proposal Make a Difference in 5 Years, 10 Years? -- How Can the U.S. Improve Its Energy Security? WHAT: Energy and National Security Public Forum ... Continue reading
DTI Names Former PwC Consulting Leader as Industry Vice President
FREMONT, Calif.--March 5, 2003--DTI, a leading SCM and ERP professional services firm dedicated to helping clients gain more business value from their enterprise investments, today announced the appointment of Jeff Berman as Vice President, Commercial Products practice focusing on providing business solutions to medica ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: They're Back: Return of the Station Wagon
--March 5, 2003-- Like bell bottoms and 70's rock, wagons are back in style -- and for all the right reasons. Among them: fuel efficiency and family-friendly features. You don't have to give up luxury options for this practical ride. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www ... Continue reading
OMAHA, Neb., March 5 -- Dick Davidson, chairman and chief executive officer of Union Pacific Corporation , will discuss the company's continued focus on leveraging productivity at the Credit Suisse First Boston 2003 Transportation CEO Summit at 8:45 a.m. ET, Wednesday, March 12, 2003. Interested investors may listen to ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX final practice, Atlanta
ARCA RE/MAX Series final practice Atlanta Motor Speedway (3-7-03) HAMPTON GA - Local Lovejoy, Georgia driver Doug Stevens posted the quickest speed in the final ARCA RE/MAX Series practice session Friday afternoon at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Former champions Tim Steele and Frank Kimmel were second and third respectively ... Continue reading
Area 51 Motorsports Set To Launch At The Gatornationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AREA 51 MOTORSPORTS SET TO LAUNCH AT THE GATORNATIONALS Gainesville Pre Race: The 2003 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series' Pro Stock Motorcycle division gets underway March 14-16 at the 34th annual MAC TOOLS Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL. Area 51 Motorsports will be launching its inaugural seas ... Continue reading
Atari on Pole Position with the Release of Grand Prix Challenge
BEVERLY, Mass.--March 7, 2003-- Enter a Universe Born of Speed, Power and Excitement with Grand Prix Challenge on PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system Leading interactive games publisher Infogrames, Inc. has announced today that it has shipped Grand Prix Challenge, the most exciting Formula One game to date. D ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--March 7, 2003--Copart, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan. Under the plan, Copart will issue a dividend of one right for each share of its common stock held by shareholders of record as of the close of business on Friday, March 21, 2003. The shareho ... Continue reading
PLM World Unveils An Impressive Agenda For 2003 Users Conference -- Heavy Attendance Expected
Registration Is Filling Up For The PLM World 2003 Conference NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., March 7 -- PLM World, Inc. (www.plmworld.org) is hosting their annual Users conference in Anaheim, California for 2003. The event will be held April 28 - May 2 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event will focus on the EDS PLM Solut ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Present at Salomon Smith Barney Conference on March 11, 2003
MILWAUKEE--March 7, 2003--Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Don H. Davis will make a presentation at the Salomon Smith Barney Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference in New York on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at approximately 9:45 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The presentation will be audio webcast on the Rockwell Au ... Continue reading
NATIONAL GRAND PRIX OF WASHINGTON D.C. CANCELLED
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2003 NATIONAL GRAND PRIX OF WASHINGTON D.C. CANCELLED LANSING, Mich. ‹ The National Grand Prix of Washington D.C., scheduled for the weekend of June 28-29, has been cancelled. The Trans-Am Series for the BF ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-FRI RESULTS-Orlando Speed World Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION ORLANDO SPEED WORLD DRAGWAY FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2003 RUSSO, WESTCOTT AND EDWARDS TOPS FIELDS AT ORLANDO SPEED WORLD ORLANDO, Fla. - The 2002 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series continues this weekend at Orlando Speed World Dragway for the seco ... Continue reading
2003 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES EVENT #2 Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton GA, 3-8-03 Official Results, Atlanta ARCA 400 FIN STR NO DRIVER/RESIDENCE TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS 1 10 59 Mark Gibson/Winder GA Williams Bros Lumber Chevrolet 162 Running 2 4 64 Shelby Howard/Greenwood IN Celadon Trucking-Mack Trucks-Beck Dodge 162 Running ... Continue reading
SAT RESULTS-NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series from Orlando Speed World Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION ORLANDO SPEED WORLD DRAGWAY SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2003 FIELDS SET AT ORLANDO SPEED WORLD DRAGWAY ORLANDO, Fla. - In the finals rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at Orlando Speed World ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Atlanta race release, points
CURRENT ARCA RE/MAX SERIES TOP-10 POINTS AFTER ATLANTA: 1) Billy Venturini 420; 1) Frank Kimmel 420; 3) Mark Gibson 415; 4) Brent Sherman 375; 5) Ron Cox 360; 5) Chase Montgomery 360; 7) Jason Jarrett 355; 8) Bill Eversole 335; 9) Andy Hillenburg 275; 10) Bob Strait 235; 10) AJ Henriksen 235. GIBSON GLIDES TO VICTORY A ... Continue reading
Drag racer Kent Stotz sets another record: 505 horsepower
March 8, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Drag racer Kent Stotz sets another record: 505 horsepower Daytona Beach, FL - The SuperFlow AMI Brute Horsepower Shootout record was smashed yesterday when Kent Stotz's Honda Rider's Club of America and Turbo Charged by Velocity Racing-backed CBR1100XX became the first motorcycle eve ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 16 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc., in partnership with the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), today donated a new Toyota Sienna minivan to Joellyn (Jody) Lintzenich, the 2003 Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year. The presentation was made to Ms. Lintzenich at the 12th ... Continue reading
Peter W. Schmitz named chief operating officer of Akebono Europe S.A.
Tokyo, March 17 -- Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd., the world's leading supplier of advanced automotive friction materials and components, today announced the appointment of Peter W. Schmitz as chief operating officer, Akebono Europe S.A., effective immediately. In this position, Schmitz will be responsible for implem ... Continue reading
Pacific Coast Motorsports Qualifying Notes from Fundidora Park
Friday Qualifying Notes from Fundidora Park - The first qualifying session for Sunday's Tecate Telmex Grand Prix, got underway in sunny, but breezy conditions. - On his opening lap of the 30-minute session, Pacific Coast Motorsports driver Alex Figge posted the seventh fastest lap. - Early in the session the track was ... Continue reading
Absolute Glass Protection, Inc. Announces New Contact Information
LAS VEGAS--March 21, 2003--Absolute Glass Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:ASLG) announces new contact information. Absolute Glass Protection, Inc. is traded under the symbol: ASLG on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board. Company Contact Information: Corporate Office: 3140 Venture Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Telephone: 1-702-7 ... Continue reading
FIGGE THIRD IN PROVISIONAL QUALIFYING AT MONTERREY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIGGE THIRD IN PROVISIONAL QUALIFYING AT MONTERREY MONTERREY, MEXICO (March 21, 2003) –Alex Figge, of Santa Barbara, Calif., today qualified third in provisional qualifying for Round One of the 2003 CART Toyota Atlantic Championship at Fundidora Park. In sunny and breezy conditions, Figge took t ... Continue reading
GenCorp to Webcast First Quarter 2003 Earnings Results
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 21 -- GenCorp Inc. announced today that its analyst conference call to discuss first quarter 2003 earnings will be broadcast live on the Internet and will be accessible to the public from the Company's website ( http://www.gencorp.com/ ) at 1:00 PM (PST) on Wednesday, March 26, 2003. The Compa ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Receives Commitment for Exit Financing
Expects to Emerge From Chapter 11 on Schedule NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 21 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that it has received a commitment for exit financing from affiliates of Citigroup Inc. of up to $550 million to support its Plan of Reorganization, including the payment of $450 million to its ... Continue reading
S&P Asgn Toyota Auto Rec 2003-A Own Tr Nts Prlim Rtgs
NEW YORK--March 21, 2003--Standard & Poor's--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today assigned its preliminary ratings to Toyota Auto Receivables 2003-A Owner Trust's $1.07 billion asset-backed notes series 2003-A (see list). The preliminary ratings are based on information as of March 21, 2003. Subsequent information ... Continue reading
Superior Industries International, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
VAN NUYS, Calif.--March 21, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it will distribute a regular quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of the Corporation in the amount of $0.125 per share payable April 17, 2003, to shareholders of record as of April 3, 2003. About Superior Industries Su ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago to Offer Free Child Identification Services
AURORA, Ill., March 24 -- It takes about ten minutes. It's free to AAA members and non-members. It could help locate a lost child. It's called the weeID Child Identification Program - and it will be taking place at specified AAA locations Monday, March 31 through Saturday, April 5. "No one wants to think the unthinkabl ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors and Deutsch Launch Advertising Program to Introduce Endeavor SUV
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
For the Best price on Refrigerant visit: Lenz Sales & Dist., Inc. on the web at www.lenzdist.com or call us at Toll Free (877)-243-8103. ... Continue reading
Timken Steel Tubing Prices to Increase
CANTON, Ohio, March 24 -- In response to sharply higher energy costs, The Timken Corporation today announced price increases on steel tubing products. Prices will increase by five percent for all sizes of carbon seamless steel tubing and seven percent for all sizes of alloy seamless steel tubing effective with new orde ... Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS, March 25 -- AAA is working to help families counteract the effects of high gasoline prices on their family budgets by offering a 5 percent rebate on gasoline and diesel purchases made with the AAA Visa credit card. Now, all new and existing AAA Visa credit cardholders will receive a 5 percent rebate when t ... Continue reading
Congressional Hearing on Steel Tariffs April 26; Auto Supplier CEOs Expected to Testify
WHAT: Congressional Hearing on Steel Tariffs; Auto Supplier CEOs Expected to Testify The House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the impact of the Bush Administration's steel tariffs. Automotive supplier CEOs are expected to be among those testifying before the subcommittee. Scheduled to ... Continue reading
Congressional Hearing on Steel Tariffs April 26; Auto Supplier CEOs Expected to Testify
WHAT: Congressional Hearing on Steel Tariffs; Auto Supplier CEOs Expected to Testify The House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the impact of the Bush Administration's steel tariffs. Automotive supplier CEOs are expected to be among those testifying before the subcommittee. Scheduled to ... Continue reading
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
Exide Technologies Sponsors Junkyard Wars; Thinking Person's Reality TV
PRINCETON, N.J., March 25 -- Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) (www.exide.com ), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has expanded its marketing effort to cable TV with a sponsorship of Junkyard Wars, which airs nationwide on The Learning Channel (TLC). During this season's programs, the firs ... Continue reading
Locality Will Build on Virginia's Racing Tradition And Target Rapidly Growing Industry HAMPTON, Va., March 25 -- According to the final market analysis results of the Frost Motorsports Impact Study, Hampton has tremendous technology capabilities that would make it a "one-stop location" for engineering technology and te ... Continue reading
Grand Prix Americas Grants $500,000 to M-DCC Foundation
MIAMI, March 25 -- The Grand Prix Americas, Downtown Miami's premier auto street race, has committed to a $500,000 donation to the Miami- Dade Community College Foundation to help educate area students. After last year's inaugural race, the Grand Prix Americas donated $25,000 to the M-DCC Foundation, and it will contin ... Continue reading
Madison Motorsports Expands to New Location - Store Opens March 25, 2003
MADISON, Wis.--March 25, 2003--The lack of snow this winter has contributed to a slow tourism season for Wisconsin, but that hasn't deterred entrepreneurs Steve and Judy Parker from expanding and relocating Madison Motorsports, their motorcycle and ATV store. Madison Motorsports is joining forces with Joe and Karen Puc ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces
NEW YORK--March 25, 2003--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, today announced that the waiting period under Hart-Scott-Rodino expired with respect to the proposed acquisition of Dana Corporation's Engine Management Division. The acquisition is expected to close ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Names Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. as PR Counsel
TROY, Mich., March 25 -- TriMas Corporation has selected Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. to assist in its public relations activities. The announcement was made by Grant H. Beard, president and CEO of TriMas, and Richard J. Donley, vice president and partner of the public relations firm. Bianchi Public Relations will pr ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 25 -- AutoZone, Inc. will be making a presentation to the investment community at the JPMorgan 2003 Retailing Conference for Fixed Income Investors on Wednesday, April 2, 2003, beginning at 1:30 p.m. EST. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations secti ... Continue reading
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. Releases 2002 Annual Report
CHICAGO, March 25 -- Sauer-Danfoss Inc. today announced that it has released its 2002 annual report. A copy of the annual report can be accessed through the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at http://www.sauer-danfoss-ir.com/121.html . Sauer-Danfoss Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, ... Continue reading
DETROIT--March 25, 2003--MaxQ Technologies, Inc. (MaxQ) today announced that Shaltz Fluid Power Inc., a leading distributor of fluid power components & systems, will implement a combined Microsoft Business Solutions' and MaxQ CEP Solutions for Distribution. Shaltz has selected Microsoft's Solomon product line and CEP S ... Continue reading
Southwall Announces New Directors
PALO ALTO, Calif.--March 25, 2003--Southwall Technologies Inc. a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the automotive glass, electronic display and architectural markets, today reported that Mr. William A. Berry, Mr. Bruce M. Jaffe and Ms. Jami Dover Nachtsheim have joined the Company's ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact March 25, 2003 Jim David – Program Director (800) 755-0951 (248) 344-4818 Fax jdavid@rmcorp.net www.stability-ms.com STABILITY SYSTEM WILL IMPROVE VEHICLE SAFETY Wixom. MI – March 25, 2003 Vehicle control and stability during an evasive maneuver is improved with the intro ... Continue reading
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--March 25, 2003--Niku Corporation today announced that Toyota Financial Services (TFS), with managed assets of over $40 billion, completed implementation of Niku 6 in its information technology department. This new system will provide 900 users with Web-based access to project portfolio and resourc ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Juan Pablo Montoya interview
Q&A with Juan Pablo Montoya prior to the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix Interlagos, 3-6 April 2003 1) Juan, what do you like about Brazil? "Well, I shouldn¹t start with my favourite things to eat, but I really like Rodizio, which is a informal cuisine based on coal-roasted skewered meat. They call it Churrasco in Brazil, b ... Continue reading
California Parks Group Honors DaimlerChrysler's GEM for Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Donations
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 31 -- The California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS), the leading organization for park, recreation, leisure, and community service professionals, recently recognized Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), LLC, a DaimlerChrysler company, for its donation of 500 neighborhood electric vehicles to Calif ... Continue reading
Promotion Keeps Tire Consumers Rolling on Schedule
GREENVILLE, S.C. and MILPITAS, Calif., March 31 -- Michelin North America, Inc., the global leader in the tire industry, and Palm, Inc., the leading provider of handheld organizers, today announced a special offer for tire buyers. The promotion brings together the two companies for the first time. For a limited time, M ... Continue reading
Lexus to Unveil New Concept Vehicle at New York Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., March 31 -- Lexus will unveil an innovative concept vehicle, created to introduce a new trend in sport utility vehicle design, at a press conference at the New York International Auto Show, Wed., April 16, 2003. Known as the HPX (for high-performance crossover), the dynamic all-wheel drive vehicle pro ... Continue reading
iQ POWER and German Battery Manufacturer Sign Cooperation Agreement
March 31, 2003 -- iQ Power Technology Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IQPR; Frankfurt: IQP) and the Bavarian battery manufacturer F. X. Mittermaier und Sohne GmbH (Bayern Battery) are pleased to announce that they have signed a Letter of Intent providing for their joint cooperation in the field of intelligent batteries. The ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 31 -- Say "Volvo," and you're likely to think "safety." But the Swedish automaker wants you to think again, and when it comes to the all-new, 300-hp S60R, the emphasis is on speed. TheCarConnection.com takes Volvo's high-performance sedan for a test drive this week. Then catch word on Volvo's first sport ... Continue reading
M-Systems' DiskOnChip Designed Into AutoPC, Product Planned to Enter Production in May
FREMONT, Calif.--March 31, 2003--M-Systems , a leader in flash-based data storage products, today announced that Hyundai Mobis (KSE:12330) has incorporated DiskOnChip into its AutoPC. Planned for production in May, AutoPC from Hyundai Mobis is a computer for automotive use that runs the Windows CE for Automotive operat ... Continue reading
POCATELLO, Idaho--March 31, 2003--AMI Semiconductor (AMIS), a leader in the design and manufacture of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), today introduced an ISO 11898-2-compliant, high-speed Controller Area Network (CAN) transceiver. The conformance-tested, Vd1.1-certified, AMIS-X660 is primarily intende ... Continue reading
GloTech Industries, Inc. Completes Reorganization as a Public Company
Stock Begins Trading Today Under Symbol 'GTHI' GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 31 -- GloTech Industries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GTHI) www.glowbike.com , today announced the completion of its reorganization, and the Company's common stock will begin trading on the OTC Bulletin Board market today, March 31, 2003, under the symbo ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--March 31, 2003--Market Scan Information Systems, the source of Profitcenter, the one solution automobile retailers utilize to automate their sales and financial transactions, today announced the appointment of Bruce A. Zeedik to the new position of CFO. Mr. Zeedik will be responsible for the f ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--March 31, 2003--The member companies of Ohio Casualty Group (OCG) are installing Mitchell International, Inc.'s Web-based claims workflow solution for auto physical damage claims, representatives from OCG and Mitchell jointly announced today. OCG's choice, part of the eMitchell solutions family, is a real-ti ... Continue reading
NASHUA, N.H.--March 31, 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
The 1903 Wright Flyer is the Centerpiece of EAA's Countdown To Kitty Hawk Presented by Ford Motor Company LAKELAND, Fla., March 31 -- A news conference will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 11-11:30 a.m. to publicly unveil the authentic 1903 Wright Flyer reproduction and to announce the Greatest Aviation Innovations o ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., March 31 -- Ultimate Security Systems Corporation (USSC) of Irvine, Calif., manufacturer of the Power Lock(TM) auto security system, and ImmunoTechnology (BULLETIN BOARD: IMNT) have announced that both parties have agreed to extend the original March 31, 2003 deadline to merge until April 16, 2003. Unde ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Participate in Banc of America Securities Consumer Conference
DETROIT, Mich.--March 31, 2003--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that Chairman Roger Penske will be a presenter at the Banc of America Securities 4th Annual Consumer Conference in New York, New York. The presentation is scheduled to occur from 1:50 p.m. until 2:30 p. ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--March 31, 2003--"Wheel of Fortune," America's #1 rated syndicated television series, and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), have teamed up for a second consecutive year for "Wheel of Fortune's" "NASCAR Week," scheduled to air nationwide April 7-11. NASCAR fans have been selected a ... Continue reading
White Brothers Chooses IFS Applications for Multiple Sites
CHICAGO, March 31 -- IFS announced today that White Brothers Performance Products, Inc., and sister company Progressive Suspension, Inc., will implement IFS business software. The southern California-based motorcycle parts manufacturers will deploy a software solution that includes IFS ERP II applications ranging from ... Continue reading
WN&J Recommends Vehicle Suppliers Take Five Steps to Comply with New Federal Safety Regulations
DETROIT--March 31, 2003--As the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration finalizes new safety regulations, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP recommends that vehicle manufacturers and suppliers take five steps to ensure they are in compliance with federal reporting requirements. The first reports under these new e ... Continue reading
X-Rite, Incorporated Declares First-Quarter Cash Dividend
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--March 31, 2003--X-Rite, Incorporated , announced today that its board of directors has declared a first-quarter cash dividend of 2 1/2 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable May 9, 2003, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2003. X-Rite reported approx ... Continue reading
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 31 -- Thousands of consumers across the United States will have the opportunity to test-drive the entire line-up of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles during "Route 2003: An American Road Trip" on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. The event, which is open to the public and free of ch ... Continue reading
IGEL Joins IBM Business Services Upgrade Project
IGEL Technology to Participate in a Joint Project With IBM Business Services To Upgrade and Expand IBM Netvista Terminals FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and BREMEN, Germany, March 31 -- Under an outsourcing agreement, IGEL Technology is joining IBM Business Services in a project to upgrade the IBM NetVista terminals at German a ... Continue reading
Press Credentials for Kruse International Auburn Spring Motorfair & Cyclefest
I am in the process of organizing press credentials for the 12th annual Auburn Spring Motorfair/ 7th annual Cyclefest. The event is held May 2-4 in Auburn, IN. This will coincide with the May 3rd Grand Opening of the Dean V. Kruse American Heritage Village, featuring the WWII Victory Museum and Kruse Automotive Heritag ... Continue reading
Syntel Employee Wins Prestigious Microsoft MVP Award
TROY, Mich., March 31 -- Syntel , a global applications outsourcing and e-Business firm, announced today that employee Shivani Maheshwari has been awarded the prestigious Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) annual award for outstanding contribution to Microsoft .NET technology. The Microsoft MVP Award is given i ... Continue reading
Visteon's Altec Plant Recognized By Honda
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, March 31 -- Visteon Corporation's Altec Plant was recognized by Honda Mexico for its performance in quality and delivery during 2002. Visteon's Altec Plant is recognized for attaining high quality standards and on-time delivery of instrument clusters to Honda's final assembly plant in El Salto, Mexic ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports Higher Fourth Quarter and Year-End Sales and Profits
Improved Results Attributed to Steadily Increased Sales of Air Conditioning Compressor Product Lines and Implemented Cost Effective Plant Restructuring Measures at Arkansas Facility HOPE, Ark., Mar. 31 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) today reported net income for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2002 of ... Continue reading
Prolong International Corporation Announces Year-End Financial Results
- Liabilities Reduced By 63 Percent in 2002 - IRVINE, Calif., March 31 -- Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL) , ( http://www.prolong.com/ ), a technology driven consumer products holding company and parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/ ... Continue reading
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Texas frustrates Team Target FT. WORTH, Texas (March 30, 2003) --- It was a frustrating day for Casey Mears and Team Target at Texas Motor Speedway. A few altercat ... Continue reading
Tough luck for Marlin at Texas
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Tough luck for Marlin at Texas FT. WORTH, Texas (March 30, 2003) --- It was a sight not seen too often, Sterling Marlin running at the back of the field for an ent ... Continue reading
Hertz and Sirius Expand Satellite Radio Roll-Out
Expansion Plans Cover 33 Major Airport Locations and 28 vehicle models for Hertz NEW YORK, March 31 -- SIRIUS , the premier satellite radio broadcaster and only service delivering uncompromised coast-to-coast music and entertainment for your car and home, and The Hertz Corporation today announced plans to provide, by t ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--March 31, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service, automotive aftermarket chain, today announced that it will launch a pilot vehicle inspection program in 241 stores in California, Texas and Florida as part of a new relationship with eBay Inc. The program is expected to ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2003 Sales and Earnings
Releases Fiscal Year 2004 Expectations RICHMOND, Va., March 31 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 28, 2003. -- For the quarter, net earnings were $19.1 million, or 18 cents per share, compared with $18.4 million, or 18 cents per share, earned in the fourth quart ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Exceed Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Earnings Expectations
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--March 31, 2003--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Q4 Comparable Store Sales Increase Approximately 7% Company Estimates Fiscal 2003 EPS in the Range of $1.44 to $1.46 Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced today that it expects to exceed the Company's previously issued earnings estimates for the fourth quarter an ... Continue reading
Delphi Secures New Steering Column Business With Ford Motor Company
SAGINAW, Mich., March 31 -- Delphi Corp. strengthens its position as a leader in the global steering column market by winning a new business contract with Ford Motor Company, supplying steering columns for the 2004 Ford F-150 truck series. The Ford F-series has been America's best-selling vehicle for two decades. Two n ... Continue reading
Adventure Begins With the Land Rover G4 Challenge on the Streets of Manhattan
NEW YORK, March 31 -- "I've met them all -- Cruise, Pacino. They've all shot here in New York, but what you guys are doing is the best thing I've seen in 16 years with the NYPD." Officer Wallace of the New York Police Department's Traffic Division has worked many movie sets on the streets of Manhattan. But today he and ... Continue reading
GM-Avtovaz Boosts Chevy-Niva SUV Model Daily Output
MOSCOW March 31, 2003; Dow Jones reported that GM-Avtovaz, a joint venture of General Motors Corp. (GM) and Avtovaz , is boosting the daily output of its Chevy-Niva sports utility vehicle by launching a two-shift work-day, a spokesman said Monday. "We are planning to double the daily output to about 70-80 units from th ... Continue reading
Kia Told To Recall 100,331 Units Of Carnival I
SEOUL March 31,2003; Dow Jones reported that the South Korean government has asked Kia Motors Corp. to recall 100,331 units of its Carnival I mini van from the local market due to defects in the blow-by-gas hose and engine oil-level gauge, the Ministry of Construction and Transportation said Monday. The flawed componen ... Continue reading
Benson's_Luck Runs Out At Texas
Benson’s Luck Runs Out At Texas For most of Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway Johnny Benson and his #10 Valvoline Pontiac teammates were leading a charmed life. Benson avoided several accidents on the high-speed, quad-oval and parlayed some good pit strategy into a top-five spot as the end of the race q ... Continue reading
Glacier The Budweiser Autosport 2003 Show will broadcast live from McGilvery's Speedway beginning at 7:00 P.M.. It can be heard live in Indianapolis on WKLU 101.9 FM. My first scheduled guest... Sarah Fisher... driving the Dreyer & Reinbolt Team Purex Dallara/Chevrolet/Firestone. In Sarah's short career she has already ... Continue reading
London, March 31 -- Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown is expected to announce a further tightening of the company car tax system from April 6, 2005 in next month's Budget. However, ACFO (the Association of Car Fleet Operators) has called on the Chancellor to make 'the minimum possible reduction' in the CO2 thres ... Continue reading
Infomedia Expands Business Systems Business With Local Acquisition
SYDNEY, Australia, March 31 -- International automotive software developer, Infomedia Ltd (IFM) announced the acquisition of the business and assets of automotive Dealer Management System (DMS) provider VM Computer Services Pty Ltd (VMCS), a company basedin Queensland. VMCS is the maker of the popular MISS(tm) (Motor I ... Continue reading
Coach industry welcomes half-fare scheme
London, March 31 -- Coach and bus industry body CPT has welcomed the Government's announcement of a national concessionary fares scheme for express coach services. The scheme, which is the result of negotiation between Government, CPT and coach operators, will take effect on 1 May. From that date, anyone aged 60 and ov ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Sunday from Southwestern International Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2003 THREE IN A ROW FOR GORDON; FIRST IN 20 YEARS FOR NIVER TUCSON, Ariz. - Mark Niver took out 19-year old Morgan Lucas in the final of Top Alcohol Dragster for his second win in NHRA competi ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Provides Simple Car Shopping Tips for Women
ATLANTA, March 31 -- More than 50 percent of women are car buyers, but 78 percent of them find car buying their least satisfying retail experience. Why? Many aren't armed with the right information to make this important buying decision. The Internet has evolved into a powerful tool for women to research and buy the be ... Continue reading
Consumer Interest in SUVs Declines According to New Study
Latest Kelley Blue Book Study of In-Market Car-Buyers Reveals Consumer Views of SUVs and Gas Prices IRVINE, Calif., March 31 -- Wave II of the New Vehicle-Buyer Attitude Study on SUVs was released today tracking a five percent decline in consumer interest in buying sport utility vehicles over the last six weeks. Even t ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Names Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. as PR Counsel
TROY, Mich., March 31 -- TriMas Corporation has selected Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. to assist in its public relations activities. The announcement was made by Grant H. Beard, president and CEO of TriMas, and Richard J. Donley, vice president and partner of the public relations firm. Bianchi Public Relations will pr ... Continue reading
The Car Care Council Launches 'Be Car Care Aware' Consumer Education Campaign
Free Service Interval Schedule Available at www.carcare.org BETHESDA, Md., March 31 -- "Be Car Care Aware," a consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair, is being launched in conjunction with National Car Care Month, the Car Care Council announced. "With April bei ... Continue reading
JAMA: Japanese Auto Exports Rise for 14th Month
TOKYO March 30, 2003; Japan Today reports that Japanese exports rose 4.7% in February from a year before to 394,050 vehicles for the 14th straight month of increase, an industry association said Friday. ... Continue reading
Toyota unveils new management system
NAGOYA March 30, 2003; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp said Friday it will introduce in June a new management system featuring a sharply streamlined board of directors and the new position of non-board managing officers. The planned change in the top management structure is in part "aimed at accelerating ma ... Continue reading
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