Transcript: Nextel NASCAR Press Conference
New York June 19, 2003; Moderator: I'd like to introduce Bill France. Bill France: Thank you for coming and sharing a very special and exciting day, a day where the best-kept secret in sports is being announced. 30 years ago, my father Bill France, Sr. stood before a much smaller group of media that is gathered here to ... Continue reading
NEW YORK June 19, 2003-- Say goodbye to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. And say hello to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. The world of stock-car racing changed quickly and dramatically Thursday morning with the announcement that Nextel Communications Inc. of Reston, Va. will back NASCAR's top series for 10 years, starting ... Continue reading
RESULTS OF SMALL SUV SIDE IMPACT CRASH TESTS:
ARLINGTON, VA -- For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated vehicles in side impact crash tests to provide consumer information. The best performers among the 12 small SUVs tested (2003 models) are the Subaru Forester and the Ford Escape with optional side airbags. In contrast, 7 other ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. Experiencing Growth
DENVER, N.C., June 18 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: JVTT) announced today that it has relocated to a new headquarters facility. While the new garage and offices are still in Denver, North Carolina, just north of Charlotte, the facility is triple the size of the original headquarters. Glenn Jar ... Continue reading
2004 Pontiac GTO boosts output to 350 horsepower
With its high-output V8 engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration, high-torque off-the-line acceleration and great reserves of passing power, the all-new 2004 Pontiac GTO more than delivers the legendary power and performance of its original namesake. The new GTO will produce 350 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 365 ft.-lb. of ... Continue reading
Honda announces a full model change for the Inspire
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced a full-model change for the Inspire, integrating its Saber and Inspire sedans to create a luxury passenger car that combines refined styling with a sporty ride. Loaded with intelligent technology and other equipment sure to boost its appeal, the fully remodeled Inspire will make its ... Continue reading
Suzuki Motor Corp. updated its Swift range (known as the previous-generation Ignis in Europe) and added a new Sport version which is based on the Ignis Junior rally-contender. The 3-door Swift Sport features front and rear spoilers and the 85 kW 1.5-liter engine which was previously available only in the 5-door version ... Continue reading
Nissan Micra milestone reached in record time
Paris, June 18 -- Nissan's (Euroclear : 3377, Bloomberg : NISS @FP, Reuters : RICP.PA) Sunderland plant will break one of its own production records today (18/6/03) by building its 100,000th new Micra in just over six months. On average, nearly 4,000 Micras have rolled off the line every week since Tony Blair and Nissa ... Continue reading
Inside Track Readers' Choice Awards Announced
'Inside Track Readers' Choice Awards' announced! Inaugural winners selected by the readers of Canada's top motorsports publication For immediate release: June 18, 2003 TORONTO, ON - CASCAR stock car racer Steve Robblee was the big winner in the inaugural Inside Track Motorsport News Readers' Choice Awards. The Dorchest ... Continue reading
Delphi Board Declares Quarterly Dividend
TROY, Mich., June 18 -- The Delphi Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share on Delphi $0.01 par value common stock. The dividend is payable July 29, 2003, to shareholders of record as of the close of business June 30, 2003. ... Continue reading
Honda Debuts 'Variable Cylinder Management' V6 3.0-liter i-VTEC Engine
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Honda Debuts 'Variable Cylinder Management' V6 3.0-liter i-VTEC Engine Tokyo, Japan, June. 18, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced a new V6 engine featuring the latest version of its i-VTEC ('intelligent' VTEC) technology. Through new 'Variabl ... Continue reading
DETROIT--June 18, 2003--Nissan North America's sprawling manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn., once again topped all other car and truck manufacturing plants in automotive manufacturing efficiency in the highly respected Harbour Report North America 2003. The Smyrna plant produces Nissan Maxima and Altima sedans, th ... Continue reading
Rick Dow Joins Midas as Chief Marketing Officer
ITASCA, Ill.--June 18, 2003--Rick Dow, who most recently served as senior vice president of marketing and sales at Burger King Corporation, is joining Midas, Inc. as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. At Midas, Dow, 53, will be responsible for the development and implementation of all marketing programs ... Continue reading
CORVETTE, TWO CLASSIC CAR SHOWS TO HIGHLIGHT SPRINT VINTAGE GRAND PRIX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com CORVETTE, TWO CLASSIC CAR SHOWS TO HIGHLIGHT SPRINT VINTAGE GRAND PRIX DUBLIN, Ohio (June 18, 2003) - The Sprint Vintage Grand Prix, June 20-22, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, showcases vintage racecars and historic racing ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester Performs Best Among Small SUVs in Insurance Institute Side Impact Crash Tests
CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, today announced the 2003 Subaru Forester earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest rating in the most recent series of ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, June 18 -- Citing statistics that show the incidence of older drivers being injured or killed rising significantly after age 70, the American Medical Association approved recommendations today aimed at helping physicians become more aware of factors that could impair driving skills in older patients. The recom ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor's Lin Cummins Named Communicator of the Year
Communications team takes home seven IABC/Detroit Renaissance Awards TROY, Mich., June 18 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that Lin Cummins, senior vice president of Communications, has been named Communicator of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)/Detroit Chapter. The annual ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Appointment of Daniel Ustian to Its Board of Directors
COBURG, Ore., June 18 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today announced the appointment of Daniel "Dan" C. Ustian to its board of directors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) Ustian is president and chief executive officer of Navistar International Corporation , the parent company of Warrenville, I ... Continue reading
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