FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com STATEMENT FROM JEFF GORDON "On Tuesday, Brooke and I reached a settlement in our divorce proceedings which the court recognized on Thursday. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Approves International Speedway's Proposal for Realignment of Winston Cup Dates for 2004
California Speedway to Host Second NASCAR Winston Cup Race Event to be Held 'Under the Lights' on Labor Day Weekend DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 13 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that NASCAR has approved the Company's proposal for the realignment of NASCAR Winston Cup ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated NA Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 13 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 349,109 units, down from the 354,136 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 7,818,78 ... Continue reading
California Bill To End SUV Sales On Docket
By SAN FRANCISCO, June 12 2003; Jim Christie writing for Reuters yesterday reported that two senior California officials, flanked by environmental lobbyists and "Seinfeld" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, on Thursday proposed a law that would bar most state agencies from buying gas guzzling sport utility vehicles. The bill, s ... Continue reading
TOKYO June 13, 2003; Dow Jones eported that Isuzu Motors Ltd. said today it is recalling a combined 64,000 units of its sport-utility vehicles for free repairs to their defective body frames, the Kyodo news service reported. Subject to the recall are 50,743 Big Horns manufactured between July 1993 and May 1996, 10,011 ... Continue reading
Industrial Minerals, Inc. Announces Symbol Change
TORONTO--June 13, 2003--Industrial Minerals, Inc. announces today that effective today Friday June 13, 2003 its trading symbol will change to IDLM (OTCBB:IDLM) from INDM (OTCBB:INDM). Industrial Minerals Inc. owns 100% of the undivided interest in the Bissett Creek Graphite patented mineral lease, containing a resource ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., June 13 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue increase of 4 percent for the three months ended May 31, 2003. Operating revenues for the three month period consisted of 2 percent growth from acquisitions and a 6 percent contribution from currency translation, offset by a 4 perce ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Falling Gas Prices ... Friday the 13th Lucky for Motorists
LOS ANGELES--June 13, 2003--Despite expectation of Friday the 13th bad luck, gasoline prices continue falling across the Southwest, marking the 12th straight week that prices have fallen, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Currently, the average price of self-ser ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Third Quarter Results and Record Nine Months Revenue
FOREST CITY, Iowa--June 13, 2003--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , today reported net income from continuing operations of $9.0 million for the third quarter ended May 31, 2003 versus $17.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2002. On a diluted per share basis, the Company earned 48 cents from continuing operations for ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors, Inc. Climbs 146 Places on the Fortune 1000 List of America's Largest Companies
MEDFORD, Ore., June 13 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. announced today that it has again been included in the Fortune 1000 List, which highlights the largest companies in the United States for the year 2002. This is Lithia's fourth year on the list with a ranking of 590, up 146 places from last year's position. Lithia is includ ... Continue reading
Laguna Seca Preview - Dorricott Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING RETURNS TO ITS "HOME TRACK" AT THE MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA FOR TOYOTA ATLANTIC MONTEREY, Calif. (June 13, 2003) - Dorricott Racing is looking to "kick start" its season and returning to its home track at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Sec ... Continue reading
European Union May Auto Sales Fall
BRUSSELS, June 13, 2003; Reuters reported that sales of new cars in the European Union (News - Websites) were down 5.2 percent last month compared with May last year, statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) showed. "The market is still suffering from the overall economic context and the ... Continue reading
BETHESDA, Md., June 12 -- With the July 4 holiday landing on a Friday, many Americans will take advantage of the long weekend by driving out of town. In light of the higher gasoline prices this year, the Car Care Council is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work. "Millions of dollars worth of ... Continue reading
-- WHO: Ken Waichunas, Director of Automotive Business Development for U.S., VaST Systems Technology Corporation, Sunnyvale, California WHAT: Presenting "From Architectures to Software Tool Usage" or "How Do You Really Get From Start To Finish" an overview of embedded system control needs, powertrain challenges, and th ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces New Ad Campaign for the All-New 2004 Chrysler Crossfire
- New Positioning Statement is 'Dreamed in America. Crafted in Germany.' AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 12 -- The 2004 Chrysler Crossfire sports coupe, arriving in dealerships now, has elicited millions of words and scores of emotions since a concept version of the vehicle was unveiled at the 2001 North American Internation ... Continue reading
* Motorola System Prioritizes Critical Information in High-Stress Driving * Driver Controls Flow of Information * Continuous Collaboration began with 300M IT-Edition Concept Vehicle AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 12 -- DaimlerChrysler today demonstrated an onboard electronics system designed to keep the driver's focus on th ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--June 12, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). In Mississippi, diversity and technology have taken over in a state once dominated by agriculture. Today, manufacturing plants in Mississippi range from automotive assembly and papermaking, to chem ... Continue reading
Intier Automotive Closures Group Expands in Japan
NEWMARKET, Ontario, June 12 -- Intier Automotive Inc. today announced its Closures group has expanded operations within the Asia-Pacific region by opening a Japan Customer Service Center in Tokyo. Citing the ongoing strength of the Asia-Pacific market and the desire to grow in the region, Intier has opened the center w ... Continue reading
NETCONG, N.J., June 12 -- TriMas Corporation announced today it is investing $18 million to build a manufacturing facility in Hackettstown, N.J. The company will move its Compac Corporation operations from Edison and Netcong, N.J. into the new location, which is targeted for completion by the fourth quarter of 2004. "T ... Continue reading
VaST Adds Automotive Electronics Executive to Sales Team, Opens Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--June 12, 2003-- Ken Waichunas Joins VaST to Expand Market for Math-Based Design Flow in the Automotive Industry VaST Systems Technology Corporation, the leader in embedded systems development technology, today announced the appointment of Ken Waichunas as Director of Automotive Business Development f ... Continue reading
Volkswagen, Bank One Launch Volkswagen Platinum Visa Card With Rewards
Reward Cardmembers With Savings on Volkswagen Car Purchases, Services, Merchandise WILMINGTON, Del., June 12 -- Volkswagen Bank USA*, an affiliate of Volkswagen of America, Inc., and Bank One today announced an alliance to offer the Volkswagen Platinum Visa* Card with Rewards, giving consumers a great vehicle for earni ... Continue reading
A.M. Best Downgrades Rating of GMAC Insurance Group
OLDWICK, N.J.--June 12, 2003--A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A+ (Superior) of GMAC Insurance Group (GMAC) (Michigan). The rating outlook is stable. The rating reflects the diminished financial strength of the ultimate parent company, General Motors Corporation, which is ... Continue reading
PEORIA, Ill., June 12 -- Caterpillar Inc. has received certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the company's third engine equipped with ACERT(TM) technology. With this certification, Caterpillar is the first engine manufacturer to offer 2004 model year clean diesel engines that are fully EPA-compl ... Continue reading
Giaffone-Takagi Pikes Peak Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Takagi on a Roll, Giaffone Looks To Get Back on Track at Pikes Peak Pre-Race Notes/Quotes - Indy 225 - June 14-15, 2003 Pikes Peak International Raceway - Fountain, Colorado - 1-Mile Oval Round 6 of 16 on the 2003 IRL IndyCa ... Continue reading
Give Dad the Last-Minute Gift Of Worry-Free Driving
HOUSTON, June 12 -- Looking for a last-minute gift idea for Dad? Give him the gift of worry-free driving. Jiffy Lube(R), the leader in automobile preventive maintenance, is offering $30 gift checks for its Jiffy Lube Signature Service(R) oil change. Purchase online at www.jiffylube.com or by phone at 800-773-7368. Gift ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., June 12 -- HiEnergy Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: HIET) today announced that it has submitted a solicited bid for its CarBomb Finder(TM), a new series of remote, clandestine detectors of bombs in trunks, seats and engines of parked or moving vehicles, to a counter-terrorist agency of a major Europ ... Continue reading
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--June 12, 2003--Manufacturing professionals from all over the world will converge on JCIT International headquarters in Englewood, CO, August 20-22, 2003 to share manufacturing best practices and promote the benefits of Demand Flow(R) Technology (DFT). Hosted by JCIT International, the conference is de ... Continue reading
nCode and SoMat Help to Design New Generation of Durable Farm Equipment
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 12 -- nCode International, the leading global provider of durability software, services and systems, is now helping the number one manufacturer of agricultural tractors and harvesting equipment make more durable implements for the world's farmers. Durability management software tools from nCode ... Continue reading
ROSEMONT, Ill., June 12 -- NAT, Inc., a leading provider of service contract and other insurance product workflow software platforms, announced its new NAT Menu Selling application tool at the annual National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) conference June 10-14 in Las Vegas. NAT Menu Selling, along ... Continue reading
New Data Services from NAT, Inc. Helps Dealers Capture Lost Service Contract Revenue
ROSEMONT, Ill., June 12 -- NAT, Inc., a leading provider of service contract and other insurance product workflow software platforms, said its new Data Services application helps independent and franchise auto and truck dealers capture lost service contract revenue. NAT announced its Data Services application at the an ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-race: Consistent Performance is Key to Kurt Johnson's Championship Chase
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Consistent Performance is Key to Kurt Johnson's Championship Chase ACDelco crew focuses on winning at tracks where success has previously eluded them SUGAR HILL, GA., June 9, 2003 - ACDelco Cavalier pilot Kurt Johnson is off to the b ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-Race: Warren Johnson Looks to Rediscover Winning Form in Columbus
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Looks to Rediscover Winning Form in Columbus GM Performance Parts Grand Am crew ready to rebound at Pontiac Excitement Nationals SUGAR HILL, GA., June 10, 2003 - Warren Johnson is arguably the brightest mind in the NHR ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--June 12, 2003--StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw) makes these short-term stock recommendations: Corvis Corporation - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/CORV.htm Cendant Corp. - STRONG SELL - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/CD.htm Smartire Systems Inc. - SELL - htt ... Continue reading
Valley Detroit Diesel Allison Makes a New and Increased Purchase Offer for Westerbeke Corp.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--June 12, 2003--Valley Detroit Diesel Allison (VDDA), a leading distributor, manufacturer and servicer of marine engines & generator sets, diesel engines, commercial duty transmissions and power generation equipment based in City of Industry, has made a new and increased offer to acquire the bu ... Continue reading
ALGOR and Alibre Partner to Offer Parametric, Feature-Based Solid Modeling and FEA
PITTSBURGH--June 12, 2003--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, announced that ALGOR and Alibre, Inc. of Richardson, Texas have partnered to offer a parametric, feature-based modeling system for creating 3-D solid parts and assemblies within all ALGOR Professional core packages. The new co ... Continue reading
Cooperative Computing, Inc. Announces Tenders and Consents for Senior Subordinated Notes Received
AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 -- Cooperative Computing, Inc. (CCITRIAD) announced today that as of 1:30 p.m., New York City time, it has received tenders and consents in excess of a majority of its 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008. The consent period for which holders of notes may tender 9% Senior Subordinated Notes and ... Continue reading
Delphi Revises Q2 2003 Guidance
Company cites lower production volumes, adverse legal judgment and portfolio action timing TROY, Mich., June 12 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the company has revised its earnings outlook for Q2 2003, attributing the reduced forecast to a combination of events that include weakness in market demand and production volu ... Continue reading
DETROIT--June 12, 2003--SkillRight, Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of General Physics Corporation, has been chosen to develop and deliver Vehicle Electrical Repair Training, for the AutoAlliance Assembly Plant, a Michigan-based Ford/Mazda joint venture. SkillRight, a represented workforce company, has extensive experi ... Continue reading
DETROIT--June 12, 2003--SkillRight, Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of General Physics Corporation, has been chosen to develop and deliver Vehicle Electrical Repair Training, for the AutoAlliance Assembly Plant, a Michigan-based Ford/Mazda joint venture. SkillRight, a represented workforce company, has extensive experi ... Continue reading
MID-OHIO ROAD RACING CLASSIC FACT SHEET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2003 Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com MID-OHIO ROAD RACING CLASSIC FACT SHEET WHAT: Mid-Ohio Road Racing Classic Grand American Road Racing Rolex Sports Car Series Round 7 of 12 The weekend marks the return of the Rolex Sports Car Series. The Grand-Am Cup Series an ... Continue reading
Syntel CEO to Participate on CeBIT America CNET News.com Vision Series CEO Panel
Theme: 'The Coming IT Cataclysm' TROY, Mich., June 12 -- Syntel, Inc. announced today that its CEO Bharat Desai will participate in a special CEO Vision Panel as part of the CeBIT America conference. The panel takes place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., June 18, 2003 at the Jacob K. Javits Conference Center in New York City. ... Continue reading
Valeo announces a plan to restructure two facilities in Abrera, Spain and Santo Tirso, Portugal
Paris, France, June 12 -- Valeo has announced today that it has called for an extraordinary meeting of its European Works Council Bureau on June 25, 2003 to discuss proposals for the restructuring of its facility in Abrera, Spain and its facility in Santo Tirso, Portugal. Both are part of the Valeo Electronics & Connec ... Continue reading
Valeo Announces a Plan to Restructure Two Facilities in Abrera, Spain and Santo Tirso, Portugal
PARIS, June 12 -- Valeo has announced today that it has called for an extraordinary meeting of its European Works Council Bureau on June 25, 2003 to discuss proposals for the restructuring of its facility in Abrera, Spain and its facility in Santo Tirso, Portugal. Both are part of the Valeo Electronics & Connective Sys ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) lauded the passage today of H.R. 1115, the Class Action Reform Act of 2003. "We are very pleased by the bi-partisan support for class action reform and appreciate the support of the 253 lawmakers who voted in favor of this importan ... Continue reading
CASCAR Super Series Mosport Int'l Raceway Exide Batteries 200km Preview For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / June 12, 2003 CASCAR heads to Mosport Int’l Raceway for its first road race of the Super Series season MOSPORT, ON - Every racer who has aspirations of becoming the CAS ... Continue reading
Honeywell Honors Featherlite Trailers for Excellence on U.S. Dept. of Energy Project
Asset Caption: Accepting the Honeywell Supplier Excellence Award on behalf of Featherlite Trailers are (l to r) Eric Clement, vice president of sales, and Dave Kite, specialty sales manager. Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document file Asset Caption: Downloadable headl ... Continue reading
CERRITOS, Calif., June 12 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. the company announced today it has augmented its board of directors with two reappointments and one new appointment. Mr. Mariano Costamagna, President & CEO of BRC, S.r.l. since 1992. Member of the board of directors for several Italian companies has been elected to ... Continue reading
-- Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T) has awarded Featherlite, Inc. the 2002 Supplier Excellence Award for superior performance and product manufacturing. Honeywell FM&T contracted with Featherlite to build three 53-foot logistic support trailers to be used by the Department of Energy. You can reach ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Le Mans final qualifying
2003 24 Heures du Mans final qualifying 12 June crowded pace Orbit Racing will start the 2003 24 Heures du Mans from third on the GT grid. Marc Lieb of Germany qualified the No. 87 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS in four minutes 8.913 seconds on the 13.65-km French course. He will share driving duty with Americans Leo H ... Continue reading
SUVOA Responds to Proposed California Legislation on SUVs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Statement by Sport Utility Vehicle Owners of America (SUVOA) President Jason H. Vines in response to proposed legislation that would restrict the State of California and any of its agencies from purchasing or leasing sport utility vehicles (SUVs), unless the agency received an exemption from the ... Continue reading
For the first time since 1966, Ford Mustang Serial #1 will be running in the streets of Greenfield Village. On display in Henry Ford Museum since the early 1980s, the car has been put back into running condition for the annual Motor Muster in Greenfield Village. See the Wimbledon White convertible among other leading v ... Continue reading
Timothy Manganello Elected Chairman of BorgWarner; John Fiedler Retires
CHICAGO, June 12 -- The Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. has announced the election of Timothy M. Manganello, 53, as its chairman and CEO. Previously, he was President and CEO of BorgWarner Inc. Manganello succeeds John F. Fiedler, who retired as chairman last month. Fiedler, 65, became BorgWarner's chairman and C ... Continue reading
LEWIS AND ACEMCO FERRARI SET TO START 24 HOURS IN SEVENTH
LEWIS AND ACEMCO FERRARI SET TO START 24 HOURS IN SEVENTH LE MANS, France, June 12, 2003 - Shane Lewis, of Jupiter, Florida, will start his third 24 Hours of Le Mans from seventh on the GT class grid, 42nd overall, on Saturday, June 14. Co-driver Johnny Mowlem, of Warfield, England, qualified the number 95 ACEMCO Autom ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Friday the 13th Unlucky for Texas Gas Prices
HOUSTON--June 13, 2003--The price of a gallon of gasoline rose across Texas last week after the two previous weeks in which there was little change in prices, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trip ... Continue reading
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