MILLER A CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDER GOING INTO MOSPORT Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada - After a second place finish at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Johnny Miller is only 11 points out of first place in the Drivers' Championship. Miller, driver of the No. 64 Eaton Cutler-Hammer Jaguar XKR, is ready to give point's lea ... Continue reading
World-Famous BorgWarner Trophy to Honor Winner at Indy
CHICAGO, May 13 -- Every May, thoughts of racing fans the world over turn to the racing spectacle that will close out the month at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Opening Day will be followed by weekends of practice and qualifying, and there's never a lack of excitement during May at Indy. But the moment that counts w ... Continue reading
Benson Winston Preview Johnny Benson didn’t enjoy watching the Winston Open last year on top of the Valvoline team’s pit box. Injuries suffered in a wreck at Richmond two weeks earlier sidelined Benson for the Winston’s qualifying race. This year he’ll watch the Winston Open on the Valvoline tea ... Continue reading
Cooper Sponsors Professional Off Road Racer
FINDLAY, Ohio, May 13 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY has announced a sponsorship between Cooper Tire and veteran professional desert racer Bob Land in the 2003 SCORE (Southern California Off Road Enterprises) race series. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010404/COOPERLOGO ) Land is competing on modified Co ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Averaging Near $1.50 Before Memorial Day
MINNEAPOLIS, May 13 -- The nationwide average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline has dropped an average of 10.5 cents per gallon since mid-April to $1.50, and is now at its lowest price since the end of January 2003. While this price is approximately 10 cents per gallon higher than one year ago, it is more t ... Continue reading
HONDA ST1300 review By Nicholas Frankl – Senior Editor Andrew Falk – Motorcycle Evaluator I had the pleasure of taking a brand new Honda up the Pacific Coast Highway on one of those fantasy weekends that seem so common in the movies but rarer on most weekends I get enough time to ride. I guess it’s ju ... Continue reading
Road test: Jaguar XJ 2003 By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Scottsdale, Arizona is a nice place at any time but after 4 weeks of rain in San Francisco it was sheer bliss. Glorious sunshine, great people, great food and most importantly a great car to drive! Yes folks, the brand new Jaguar XJ range is without a sha ... Continue reading
Helpful Tips for Do-It-Yourself Movers Besides Watch Your Back
READING, Pa., May 13 -- This year more than 50 million Americans will relocate, and nearly 80 percent will decide to make the move without using professional movers. As the 2003 moving season gets underway, Penske Truck Rental offers tips to help do-it-yourself movers have a smooth, stress-free experience. -- To help y ... Continue reading
Microsoft Drives University of Michigan's Automotive Technology Curriculum With $220,000 Donation
What: Against the backdrop of the Auto Interiors Show, Microsoft Corp. will donate $220,000 to the University of Michigan's automotive computing curriculum. The donation will be symbolized by the presentation of a giant check. Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO ) Who: Linda Mitchell, global ac ... Continue reading
GM Goodwrench Develops World-Class Training Regiment For Cadillac XLR
GRAND BLANC, Mich. May 12, 2003; Maintenance of the XLR at Cadillac dealerships across the country will be an exclusive experience. The XLR features a number of GM and Cadillac firsts, and dealership technicians will be required to complete special training to become "Brand Certified" on the vehicle. At each of the sel ... Continue reading
Lightning Strikes As Centenary Concept Demonstrates Vauxhall Renaissance
"Keep it simple, pure, and beautiful." The words of GM vice president Bob Lutz when launching the Solstice concept in the US. This was the basic requirement for Vauxhall's stunning new concept car, the VX Lightning. Being launched as a centrepiece to the company's Centenary celebrations, the VX Lightning is a two-seate ... Continue reading
Advertising Drives Auto Sales - So Spend Spend Spend
NEW YORK May 12, 2003; Janet Whitman writing for Dow Jones reported that advertising is a major driver of automotive sales, a new study shows. Of the total volume of automotive sales, an average of 22.5% was incrementally fueled by advertising -- passing an all-industry average of 13.9%, according to the study by Hudso ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Says 1Q Net Profit Slid
SEOUL, South Korea May 13, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest car maker, Tuesday posted a 29% fall in first-quarter net profit to 417.6 billion won ($ 350.5 million), largely because of weak domestic sales. The earnings exceeded analysts' expectations. A recent Dow Jones Newswires po ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Says 1Q Net Profit Soared
SEOUL, South Korea May 13, 2003; Dow Jones reportsd that Kia Motors Corp. said Tuesday its first-quarter net profit jumped 43% to 141.6 billion won ($118.8 million) from 98.9 billion won, largely on robust sales of pricier models both domestically and overseas. Revenue rose 18% to three trillion won from 2.54 trillion ... Continue reading
AK Steel Receives Subaru of Indiana President's Quality Award for Sixth Year
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, May 12 -- AK Steel said today it has again earned the President's Quality Award from Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) Inc., marking the sixth time that AK Steel has received SIA's highest recognition for supplier excellence. The award was presented at a ceremony in Lafayette, Indiana by SIA officers ... Continue reading
Ceradyne Receives $7.0 Million PAC-3 Missile Ceramic Radome Initial Funding
COSTA MESA, Calif.--May 12, 2003--Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) today announced that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control to supply the radomes on the PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability) missile system. This tactical defensive missile system is designed to intercept incoming missiles with its "h ... Continue reading
Covisint and Consortium of Automotive Leaders to Develop Data Messaging Solution
Product will be a cost-effective alternative to EDI SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 12 -- Covisint today announced the formation of a technology development consortium that will build and implement a data messaging solution to improve communications between companies in the automotive industry and replace costly EDI solutions. ... Continue reading
gedas Accelerates its Product Lifecycle Management Business In the First Quarter, 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 12 -- gedas, a global IT system integrator, announces a significant increase in orders in the first quarter, 2003, for its burgeoning Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) business unit in the US. Orders for its PLM solutions and services, in the first quarter alone, have nearly surpassed total re ... Continue reading
Impark Announces Adoption of Shareholder Rights Plan
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 12, 2003--Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX: IPK) announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan. Charles Huntzinger, Impark's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The Plan is designed to enhance the Board's ability to protect sh ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--May 12, 2003--StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw ) makes these short-term stock recommendations: QUALCOMM - SELL - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/QCOM.htm KLA-Tencor - SELL - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/KLAC.htm PMC-Sierra - STRONG SELL - http://pr.stockpickrepor ... Continue reading
AAA Says Summer Expected to Bring 7.4 Million Calls for Roadside Assistance
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 12, 2003--AAA, the leading provider of automotive services to North American vehicle owners, is projecting more than 7.4 million motorists will experience a vehicle breakdown during June, July and August this year. AAA said its emergency road service forecast for the summer driving season is based on ... Continue reading
AMERCO Re-Auditing Work Performed By PwC
Potential Exists for Restatement of Prior Periods Cooperating With SEC Fact Finding Investigation RENO, Nev., May 12 -- AMERCO , parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., re-confirmed today that the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors has requested that BDO Seidman (BDO), the audit firm that replace ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--May 12, 2003--Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., operating subsidiary of Prolong International Corporation (AMEX:PRL), today announced a new alliance with APC American Products Company, Inc. to manufacture and market a new series of performance chemicals, the FUSION SERIES(TM), in the fast growing, multi-b ... Continue reading
Associated Spring Selects SupplyWorks for Compliance with Ford MMOG Requirements
BEDFORD, Mass.--May 12, 2003-- Global Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer to Use SupplyWorks MAX(TM) to Synchronize with Suppliers SupplyWorks, Inc., the leader in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions for automotive manufacturers, today announced that Associated Spring, the largest manufacturer of precision spri ... Continue reading
BEI Technologies Declares Quarterly Dividend
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12 -- The Board of Directors of BEI Technologies, Inc. today announced its twenty-third consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend of one cent per share was declared effective May 9, 2003, and is payable on June 11, 2003, to shareholders of record May 26, 2003. BEI Technologies and its subsidiaries ... Continue reading
Dixie Chopper Selects ThreeCore to Provide Procurement Services
DANVERS, Mass.--May 12, 2003--Dixie Chopper selected ThreeCore to develop a competitive market for wire form assemblies for their line of zero-turn-radius riding lawnmowers. ThreeCore's team of procurement specialists worked with Dixie Chopper's operations staff to develop and execute a sourcing program to reduce costs ... Continue reading
* Ford Motor Company 'Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship' symposiums continue to provide audiences nationwide with tools to build personal wealth and strengthen minority communities. * Over 27,000 African Americans to date have participated in the symposiums * In 2002, Ford Motor Company purchased over $3.2 billion f ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--May 12, 2003--Fullscope (www.fullscope.com), a leading provider of Collaborative Commerce solutions automating value chain collaboration, announced today it has signed 5 new WiseXE customers during the first quarter of 2003 that include companies such as E-One (www.e-one.com) and Sonoco (www.sonoco.co ... Continue reading
WATERLOO, Ontario--May 12, 2003-- New Mobile Applications Allow GBG to Help Beverage Distributors in Multiple Markets Generate Revenue While Protecting Existing Technology Investments Global Beverage Group (GBG), a leading provider of software solutions for the direct-store-delivery (DSD) industry, has signed an agreem ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--May 12, 2003--In the ongoing relationship between two Pasadena-based not-for-profits, Wescom Credit Union has enhanced its partnership with Southern California Public Radio, KPCC 89.3 FM -- and its listeners -- with the donation of a 2003 silver Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle to the station's $1.3 millio ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Alex Job Racing Media contact: Lee Heublein 503/720-0172 <mailto:Leeh@teleport.com> Leeh@teleport.com Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Media contact: Tom Moore 404/229-3703 <mailto:Tom@DarkhorseCom.com> Tom@DarkhorseCom.com LUHR, MAASSEN AND COLLARD TO PILOT ALEX JOB RACING - PETERSEN ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Alex Job Racing Media contact: Lee Heublein 503/720-0172 <mailto:Leeh@teleport.com> Leeh@teleport.com Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Media contact: Tom Moore 404/229-3703 <mailto:Tom@DarkhorseCom.com> Tom@DarkhorseCom.com LUHR, MAASSEN AND COLLARD TO PILOT ALEX JOB RACING - PETERSEN ... Continue reading
Mace Security International Reports Increase in Revenues for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2003
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--May 12, 2003--Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") , a manufacturer and marketer of security products and a leading provider of car care services, today announced financial results and an increase in revenues of 7.2% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. Financial Results Revenues for th ... Continue reading
Made2Manage Systems Announces New Vice President of Development
INDIANAPOLIS--May 12, 2003--Made2Manage Systems Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise software for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors with revenues less than $250 million, today announced the appointment of Scott Heil to vice president, development. Heil will be responsible for the ongoing growth of the ... Continue reading
New nCode Product 'ICE-flow' Slashes Road Load Data Process by 50%
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 12 -- nCode International, the leading global provider of durability simulation software, services and systems, announces the launch of ICE-flow(TM): an end-to-end process solution for applications where massive amounts of test data have to be acquired, validated, processed, and distributed to ot ... Continue reading
Private Mini Storage Joins Moving & Storage Industry Leaders
PHOENIX, May 12 -- eMove, the largest network of consumers and businesses in the do-it-yourself moving and self-storage industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Private Mini Storage to its rapidly expanding network of eMove Storage Affiliates. Private Mini Storage, the 10th largest self-storage operator in Nort ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 12 -- They're the hottest things on the market -- or at least they have been. But as TheCarConnection.com reports, sport- utility vehicles are taking some hard hits lately. Pundit Arianna Huffington's latest anti-SUV ads may be connecting with regulators, as well as consumers, if the latest J.D. Power surv ... Continue reading
Whitewing Environmental Corp. Secures Acquisition Financing
RIDGEFIELD, N.J.--May 12, 2003--As part of its previously announced growth objectives, Whitewing Environmental Corp. (OTCBB:WWLI.OB); a provider of automotive recycling parts and services, announced today that the Company has completed the financing arrangements necessary to close on several pending acquisitions and co ... Continue reading
2003.5 MAZDASPEED Protege Sounds Good to Music Enthusiasts, Feels Zoom-Zoom To Driving Enthusiasts
Kenwood SIRIUS-Enabled Satellite Radio Comes Standard NEW YORK, May 12 -- The 2003.5 MAZDASPEED Protege has been introduced with several new design twists to create a bold new look, but still retains all of the performance attributes that made the 2003 model so popular. From a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the 2003.5 ... Continue reading
Suppliers rank Toyota, Honda highest BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 12 -- It's no secret that vehicles made by the Japanese Big Three automakers have ranked highest in quality and customer satisfaction for more than a decade, and that the Japanese manufacturers continue gaining market share while the domestic Big Three's share ... Continue reading
Aperum Partners with Data Junction To Offer Quicker and More Affordable Data Conversion
DULUTH, Ga.--May 12, 2003-- Aperum and its Resellers To Use Data Junction Conversion Tools for Migrating New Clients to Their Products Aperum, a leading provider of software and services for the distribution market, announced a partnership agreement where it will use the data conversion technology from Data Junction Co ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 12, 2003--After an intense run of "Extreme Filmmaking" on the streets of New York City, five filmmakers were chosen as finalists in the 2003 Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival by a blue-ribbon panel of industry professionals. The finalists, Victor Buhler (Los Angeles), Paul Cotter (Chicago), Tanja Mair ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces CARSTAR Agreement
INDIANAPOLIS--May 12, 2003--FinishMaster, Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement with CARSTAR to service CARSTAR Franchisee locations on a national basis. This agreement will provide for consistent delivery and service nationwide for paint and related material. "FinishMaster, through the use of proprieta ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Announces Planned Senior Unsecured Note Issuance
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 12 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced its intention, subject to market conditions, to sell up to $225 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2010. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO ) Hayes Lemmerz intends to use the net proceeds from the ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz' Plan of Reorganization Confirmed by Court; Company Will Soon Emerge from Chapter 11
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 12 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmed the modified Plan of Reorganization that was filed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. Confirmation of the modified Plan should permit the Company to meet its ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 12 -- Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. (MEAA) received General Motors Corporation's 2002 Supplier of the Year Award for its overall business performance for the fourth consecutive year. The award was given during a ceremony held Saturday, April 12, 2003, in Miami at the Mirac ... Continue reading
Modine Names Bradley C. Richardson New Chief Financial Officer
RACINE, Wis.--May 12, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today that it appointed Bradley C. Richardson to the position of Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Richardson brings to Modine a strong background in finance, accounting, strategic planning and business development. Mr. Richardson ... Continue reading
New Annual Index From Planning Perspectives Will Track Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 12 -- Planning Perspectives, Inc. today unveiled a new annual index that will help the auto industry gauge how well the major U.S. and Japanese automakers are working with their suppliers. Called the OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI), it ranks on a scale from very poor to very good how s ... Continue reading
Team Sports Entertainment, Inc. Continues Momentum with Additional Funding
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 12, 2003--Team Sports Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: TSPT), parent company of Team Racing Auto Circuit (TRAC), announced today that it has completed a private placement of $900,250 in convertible notes. To date the company has received $376,000 of the $900,250 financial commitment with the balance due ... Continue reading
Thomas Dennis Co. Announces Name Change
GREENSBORO, N.C., May 12 -- Thomas Dennis Co., LLC has changed its name to DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North Carolina (DCCBNC) to complete the separation with joint-venture founders Thomas Built Buses and The Mayflower Corporation's Dennis Company. The company will continue to manufacture its popular SLF 200 low f ... Continue reading
Toyota's Alabama, West Virginia Plants Reach Zero Landfill Status
ERLANGER, Ky., May 12 -- Toyota today announced that its Alabama and West Virginia engine plants have achieved zero landfill targets. They are the first of Toyota's North American plants to reach the environmental target as part of the company's 2006 Action Plan. "It is necessary, as a good corporate citizen, to strive ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 12 -- Shelton Pontiac Buick announced today that it will enable service customers at its Rochester Hills, Mich.-based auto dealership to earn Northwest Airlines WorldPerks(R) frequent flyer miles for purchasing various automotive services. While banks, hotels and rental car agencies have sim ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Present at AeA Financial Conference; Presentation to Be Webcast Live
IRVINE, Calif.--May 12, 2003--Autobytel Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Schwartz is scheduled to speak at the AeA Financial Conference at the Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey, Calif. at 1:15 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 13, 2003. The presentation will be Webcast live on the Internet and can be accessed by ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on Honda Auto Receivables 2003-2 Owner Trust
NEW YORK--May 12, 2003--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on Honda Auto Receivables 2003-2 Owner Trust discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'F1+' ratings on the class A-1 notes, and 'AAA' ratings on the class A-2 notes, A-3 notes and A-4 notes. The securities are backed by a pool of retail ins ... Continue reading
Imperial Parking Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 12, 2003-- Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX:IPK) today reported parking and management contract revenues of $25.0 million (excluding reimbursement of management contract expenses of $8.1 million- see footnote 1 below) for the quarter ended March 31, 2003, a 0.7% increase ov ... Continue reading
Imperial Parking Corporation to Host 1st Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 12, 2003--Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX:IPK) today announced that it will host a teleconference call for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The call will take place at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 15, 2003. The telephone number to dial to listen to the call is ... Continue reading
MSX International Announces First Quarter 2003 Financial Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 12 -- MSX International, a provider of technical business services, announced sales totaling $183.4 million for the first quarter of 2003, which ended March 30, 2003. This compares to $205.5 million in the same quarter one year ago. The 11% decline in net sales reflects the removal of sales from ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-Race: Kurt Johnson Is Ready to Add to his History in Englishtown
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Is Ready to Add to his History in Englishtown ACDelco Cavalier driver aims to extend POWERade points lead Sugar Hill, Ga., May 12, 2003 - Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ, is one of the most hallowed s ... Continue reading
WATERTOWN, N.Y., May 12 -- Owosso Corporation today announced today that it reached an agreement in April with its bank group to modify certain financial covenants, under which the company had previously been in technical default, and to forbear from exercising their rights under the company's credit facility. George B ... Continue reading
UCLA New Parking Structure to Be Completed by International Parking Design Early and Under Budget
LOS ANGELES--May 12, 2003--International Parking Design (IPD), Bomel Construction and Frame Design Group, the structural division of IPD, will complete the new UCLA Intramural Field Parking Structure (IM Field) two months earlier than planned and approximately $2 million under budget. Designed to serve students and eve ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Roth and Roll at Mosport
Press Release: For immediate release; 'Roth and Roll' at Mosport! Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels Roth, Wickens, Hinchcliffe, Mascoll, Oakman and Herder take wins in season opener MOSPORT, ONTARIO - The season opening rounds of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship present ... Continue reading
Automotive Women's Alliance to Feature Christine Cortez of DaimlerChrysler at June 11 Meeting
DETROIT--May 12, 2003--The Automotive Women's Alliance (AWA) will present Christine Cortez, Senior Vice President, Global Service & Parts, DaimlerChrysler Corp. on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, 5:30 p.m. at the Somerset Inn, Troy. Ms. Cortez will speak on the topic of "Creating Value Among Brutal Competition" at the June 1 ... Continue reading
BMW Motorsports: ETCC Pergusa Race Report
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Interview R.Schumacher-Austrian GP
Interview with Ralf Schumacher prior to the Austrian Grand Prix on 18th May 2003, A1-Ring 1. In what way is the Grand Prix on the A1-Ring special to you, having adopted Austria as your home? Ralf Schumacher: "Well, since Heinz Prüller of Austrian television already refers to me as Œour Ralf¹, it has to mean some ... Continue reading
Honeywell's Garrett Unit Hosts Ride and Drive To Showcase New Turbo Technologies
Production Cars from U.S., Europe, Australia and Brazil Demonstrate Turbocharging Can Provide Fuel-Efficient Performance AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 12 -- To demonstrate that turbocharged passenger cars can provide drivers with fuel-efficient performance, Garrett Engine Boosting Systems, a business unit of Honeywell is ho ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway 05-10-2003
Hales Soaked By John Shea Franklin, Wis., May 10--The Saturday night racing program at the Hales Corners Speedway was rained out. Racing continues at the speedway on Friday night, May 16 with the rescheduled BMARA Midget & MSA 360 sprint car special. Then, on Saturday night, May 17 stock car racing resumes at the histo ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Ready for Rumble in the Great White North
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2003 TRANS-AM SERIES READY TO RUMBLE IN THE GREAT WHITE NORTH BOWMANVILLE, Ontario ‹ The relative calm of the Ontario, Canada countryside will again be interrupted by the thundering roar of V-8 racing en ... Continue reading
Minnesota Operation Lifesaver: 76 Crashes at Minnesota Crossings in 2002
National Railroad Crossing Safety Day Proclaimed for May 14 ST. PAUL, Minn., May 12 -- Seventy-six crashes caused 10 deaths and 31 injuries at Minnesota's public and private highway-rail grade crossings in 2002, according to preliminary reports from the Federal Railroad Administration released today by the Minnesota Op ... Continue reading
Oakley's Cannon says back-to-back races OK
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series K&N Filters NHRA SuperNationals Round 8 of 23 Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Englishtown, N.J. Race Dates: May 16-18, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 CANNON SAYS IT'S ROUGH, BUT THREE BACK-TO-BACK RACES CAN WORK FOR YOU ENGLISHTOWN, N ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 12 -- TriMas Corporation ("TriMas") today announced first quarter 2003 net sales of $213.8 million, an increase of $22.8 million or 12.0% from the first quarter of 2002. The Company also completed the restructuring of its Cequent Transportation Accessories Group and closed two previously an ... Continue reading
Matco Tool's Bazemore Achieving Goals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series K&N Filters NHRA SuperNationals Round 8 of 23 Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Englishtown, N.J. Race Dates: May 16-18, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE ACHIEVING GOALS: GOING ROUNDS, AIMING FOR NO. 1 ENGLISHTOWN. N.J. (May 12, ... Continue reading
Oakley's Scelzi says Funny Cars could fly in E'town
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series K&N Filters NHRA SuperNationals Round 8 of 23 Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Englishtown, N.J. Race Dates: May 16-18, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 FUNNY CARS COULD FLY IN E'TOWN, SAYS SCELZI ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (May 12, 2003) -- "If ... Continue reading
First Media Mix Study on Automotive Shows Magazines Are Crucial Element
NEW YORK--May 12, 2003--The Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) partnered with a major automotive company and commissioned Hudson River Group to study three specific models over a three year period. The study entitled "What Drives Automotive Sales" substantiates the effectiveness of magazines in the media mix for the ... Continue reading
Press Release: Kruse International's Auburn Spring Motorfair Results
Kruse International's Auburn Spring Motorfair Shatters Previous Year's Numbers For Immediate Release Contact: Stephanny Hartzell May 8, 2003 (800) 968-4444 ext. 254 Auburn, IN-The theme of the 12th annual Auburn Spring Motorfair was "The Dean is Back" and Dean Kruse was indeed back in a big way. The event, which was he ... Continue reading
Students From Connecticut, N. Carolina, and Virginia Win AAA Travel Challenge
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 12, 2003--Students from Connecticut, North Carolina, and Virginia matched geography wits with more than 5,000 high school students from across the country and came out on top in the AAA Travel High School Challenge. The winners each won $25,000 scholarships for being on the first-place team in the fi ... Continue reading
Pioneer Launches In-Car Multi-Media Packages Designed to Entertain Rear Passengers
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 12 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, today launched two packaged mobile multi-media systems to entertain rear passengers by means of DVD video player and a choice of two types of 6.5-inch monitors. Pioneer's audio video packages, AV-SYS70 ... Continue reading
Average Driving Costs Up 1.5 Cents for 2003
AAA Reports Increase Due to Higher Gas and Insurance Prices MINNEAPOLIS, May 12 -- According to an annual AAA study, the average cost of driving a car in 2003 will be 51.7 cents-per-mile, 1.5 cents higher than in 2002. This is the largest increase reported by AAA since 2000 when driving costs increased 2.1 cents to 49. ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., May 12 -- Intertec Systems launched production of the first North American application of instrument panels featuring its patented High Performance Integration (HPI) technology for Auto Alliance International and the company's all-new 2003 Mazda6 sports sedan. Intertec Systems, a joint venture between Plym ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Best Ever Mexico Sales for April
MEXICO CITY, May 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales de Mexico (TMEX) reported best-ever April sales of 617 vehicles, an increase of 198 units over the same period last year. Toyota has sold a total of 5,822 via 12 dealerships across the country since its inception one year ago. Toyota de Mexico now carries a broader range of veh ... Continue reading
Audible, Inc. Reports 93% Consumer Content Revenue Increase over First Quarter 2002
WAYNE, N.J.--May 12, 2003-- 11% Content Revenue Growth Over Fourth Quarter 2002 with Lower Use of Cash, Expenses, and 46% Decrease In Net Loss Over Fourth Quarter 2002 Audible, Inc. (OTC BB: ADBL), the leading provider of downloadable spoken word audio that informs and entertains anywhere and at any time with audio edi ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 12 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. has today announced it will be testing the introduction of the Avis Satellite Guidance System in 3,000 full-size vehicles in Florida, California and Nevada. If successful, Avis has plans to roll out this new technology to additional vehicles and locations by the ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Employees Help Avondale Students With Real-World Science Project
Chrysler Group Employees, 300 Students, Test Water Quality at Clinton River WHAT: In association with the Clinton River Watershed Council's Student River Monitoring Program, employees from the Chrysler Group will work with 300 Avondale High School students and their teachers to collect samples from the Clinton River fo ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Notes from Mid-Ohio
Monday Test Notes at Mid-Ohio - The Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship began two days of testing at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Monday. The test is being run in preparation for Rounds Five & Six at Mid-Ohio, June 28-29. - Testing began at 8 a.m. under cloudy skies, with light rain and strong winds. - During the fi ... Continue reading
Over 27 years, Warren Johnson Has Experienced it all in Englishtown
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Over 27 years, Warren Johnson Has Experienced it all in Englishtown GM Performance Parts driver looks for fifth win at legendary New Jersey track Sugar Hill, Ga., May 12, 2003 - Throughout his career, GM Performance Parts driver Warr ... Continue reading
Carmichael continues the MX win streak in round 1
AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championship Round 1: San Bernardino, California May 11, 2003 Carmichael continues the MX win streak in round 1 With his mother Jeannie present at Glen Helen Raceway for the kickoff of the AMA 250 and 125 Motocross Championship series, Ricky Carmichael kept his outdoor win-streak alive b ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Birmingham preview
Orbit to Barber Orbit Racing will be among the first teams to race at the new Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. The Florida team has entered two cars in the Rolex Sports Car Series race scheduled for May 18 on the 2.3-mile road course. The father-son duo of Joe and Jay Policastro of Latrobe, Pa., will drive t ... Continue reading
Autobyel CEO Jeffrey Schwartz Honored at AeA High-Tech Awards
IRIVINE, Calif.--May 12, 2003--The Orange County Council of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association) celebrated the tenth anniversary of its annual High-Tech Awards and honored Autobytel Inc. President and CEO Jeffrey Schwartz as the 2003 Outstanding Executive of a public company. Commemorating the 60th anni ... Continue reading
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