Mopar NHRA: Seeing Things at Night
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals Gateway International Raceway -- Madison, Ill. Preview Notes & Quotes Seeing Things at Night Mopar Pro Stock Drivers Gear for Something Different MADISON, Ill. (June 20, 2003) This year¹s Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals at Gateway Inte ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--June 20, 2003--Oxford Automotive, Inc., a $1 billion Tier-1 automotive OEM supplier, in a strategic move to strengthen its North American operations, has appointed Jeffrey W. Wilson to the position of President of its North American Division. In this role, Wilson will be responsible for Oxford's business i ... Continue reading
Revolution Motorsports Infineon Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley johnthawley@GoRevolution.com 248.227.0110 Revolution Motorsports Ready for Second West Coast Outing Hayner & Sak Like Their Chances Sonoma, Calif. – June 20, 2003 – From one end of the country to the other, the Revolution Motorsports team of Stu Hayner [#2 Trenton Forging ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--June 20, 2003-- StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw) makes these short-term stock recommendations: Sprint PCS Group - STRONG SELL - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/PCS.htm Ford Motor - WEAK BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/F.htm SanDisk - BUY - http://pr.stockpick ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Establishes Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 20, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has established a Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee consisting solely of outside Directors Rudolph (Rudy) A. Schlais, Jr. (Chairman), V. Bond Evans and Philip W. Colburn. "We are proud that these ... Continue reading
AMERCO Files Voluntary Chapter 11 to Facilitate Financial Restructuring
* Not Included in the Filing are Subsidiaries, U-Haul, Oxford Life Insurance Company, Republic Western Insurance Company RENO, Nev., June 20 -- AMERCO , today announced that in order to facilitate its financial reorganization, it has filed a voluntary petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code ... Continue reading
American PowerNet 1st to Develop Service to Assist Large Electric Users Access the Wholesale Markets
WYOMISSING, Pa.--June 20, 2003--American PowerNet, an independent energy management firm, is the first company in the country to develop a suite of services to exclusively assist large industrial electric users gain access to the wholesale electric markets. "One of the biggest ironies of the multi-billion dollar electr ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--June 20, 2003--Counties expressed wholehearted support for the state's action to pull the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) "trigger" today, which will ensure $4.2 billion in continuing revenues to local governments. "We are pleased that the trigger was pulled, allowing counties to continue providing critic ... Continue reading
Centrix Financial, LLC Makes Auto Financing Easier in New England
Program Launched With Five Credit Union Partners and League Marketing Agreement CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 20 -- Centrix Financial, LLC, a financial management and services firm, announced today that it has expanded its presence in the New England market following the launch of its Portfolio Management Program (PMP) with ... Continue reading
GenCorp to Webcast Second Quarter 2003 Earnings Results
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 20 -- GenCorp Inc. announced today that its analyst conference call to discuss second quarter 2003 earnings will be broadcast live on the Internet and will be accessible to the public from the Company's website, www.GenCorp.com at 9:00 AM (PDT) on Thursday, June 26, 2003. The Company will relea ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Hales A Full Week Coming
Franklin, Wis., June 20----This coming Saturday, June 21, twin 25-lap UMP Late Model features will highlight a full evening of racing presented by Sorce Services. Two bikes will also be given away to lucky kids as six of our Saturday night warriors dig through a massive sand pile for winning ticket numbers. Sportsmen, ... Continue reading
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HARRISBURG, Pa., June 20 -- Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Diane Koken, in her capacity as the state regulator for the insurance industry, has released results from the Private Passenger Automobile Underwriting Guidelines review conducted by the Department's Market Conduct Division. "On August 16, 2002, the Market ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Closes on Offering of $350,000,000 of Senior Secured Notes
LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 20 -- Tenneco Automotive Inc. announced today that the company has settled on its private offering of $350,000,000 of 10.25 percent Senior Secured Notes, due July 15, 2013. The company used the proceeds of the transaction to repay approximately $199 million outstanding under the term loan A port ... Continue reading
Valeo's interfaced alternator wins EPCOS/SIA award
Paris, France, June 20 -- The 2003 EPCOS/SIA award in the Powertrain category has been conferred on Valeo for its Interfaced Alternator - the first in the world to integrate a microprocessor onto an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). The trophy was presented to Valeo's Advanced Development Team at the annu ... Continue reading
Valley Detroit Diesel Allison Makes a Third New and Higher Purchase Offer for Westerbeke Corp.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--June 20, 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 its third new and increased offer to acquir ... Continue reading
Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover Appoint Imagination as Global Design Agency
NEW YORK, June 20 -- Following an extended pitch process, design and communications company Imagination has been appointed as the global design agency for all exhibition design activity across the three famous British brands: Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover. The Frankfurt Autoshow in September will be the first out ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Le Mans race / Watkins Glen preview
Le Mans wrap Terry Borcheller completed his third 24 Heures du Mans on June 14/15, although the team didn't finish as high as hoped. The Phoenix driver shared driving duty with Ralf Kelleners of Germany and Anthony Lazzaro of Acworth, Ga., in the No. 94 Risi Competizione Ferrari Modena 360 GT. Borcheller arrived at Le ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Trio Tops Winston Cup Qualifying at Infineon
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2003 TRANS-AM SERIES TRIO TOPS WINSTON CUP QUAILIFYING AT INFINEON SONOMA, Calif. ‹ Boris Said, winner of last year¹s Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup Drivers¹ Championship, showed he is ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday Qualifying Results from Bandimere Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2003 LODRS RUMBLES INTO BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY MORRISON, Colo. - Racers from across the country rumbled into Morrison, Colo., as "Thunder on the Mountain" kicked off at Bandimere Speedway. After day one of ti ... Continue reading
Sonoma Hometown Hero Scott Pruett Fast in First Round Practice
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2003 HOMETOWN HERO SCOTT PRUETT FAST IN FIRST ROUND PRACTICE SONOMA, Calif. ‹ Scott Pruett gave his hometown crowd something to cheer about as the Roseville, Calif. native topped first-round practice fo ... Continue reading
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Contract to Eaton for Truck Hybrid System Development
CLEVELAND--June 20, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Eaton's Truck business a $3.1 million contract to develop hybrid propulsion systems for trucks and other heavy duty vehicles. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced the c ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Sets Sights on Pikes Peak Win
ProRally Team Brings Fast and Furious Pace to the Race to the Clouds CYPRESS, Calif., June 20 -- In the world of motorsports, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ranks as one of the world's classic events. As the second-oldest consecutively run auto race in the U.S., it's the ultimate test of man and machine -- a 1 ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-European GP-Preview
European Grand Prix 27/28/29 June 2003 PREVIEW The tenth round of the Formula One season brings the BMW WilliamsF1 Team back to Europe and the infamous Nürburgring. Set in Germany¹s Eifel region, the historic track combines tradition as well as modernisation following modifications made to the circuit last year ... Continue reading
Driving Clinics Shift Into High Gear Across the Country In Bid To Make Safer Drivers WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 20 -- BMW shifts into high gear as it rolls out its national Precision Driving Experience clinics in an effort to make the roads safer this summer. The Precision Driving Experience (PDE) is a comprehensive dr ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's GEM Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Sales in California Top 10,000 Mark
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 20 -- More than 10,000 citizens in California are using DaimlerChrysler Corporation's Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) for short-distance commutes, for example in and around gated communities and on local streets in urban settings, according to a recent stu ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 20 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 355,164 units, up from the 349,237 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 8,178,300 ... Continue reading
Local Entrepreneurs Recognized for Their Vital Roles in the Business Community DETROIT, June 20 -- The winners of Eastern Michigan's 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) awards were announced last night by Program Director, Frank Maselli at a gala event. The awards banquet, held at the Ritz-Carlton, marks the ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Presentation at Morgan Keegan Transportation Conference to be Webcast Live
CORALVILLE, Iowa--June 20, 2003--Heartland Express, Inc. announced that Russell Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer and John Cosaert, Chief Financial Officer, will speak to the investment community at the Morgan Keegan Transportation Conference in New York, New York on June 23, 2003 at 10:20 a.m. EST. Interested investors ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: See cars like those featured in the hit movie -- 2 Fast 2 Furious at the 5th Annual Summer Slam - Import Car Show Off, DJ's Sound Off Competition and more. Racing Cars, motorcycles, show cars and Detroit's only true motorsports experience together this weekend at Kart 2 Kart. Judging, Live DJ's, sound off comp ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Establishes Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 20, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has established a Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee consisting solely of outside Directors Rudolph (Rudy) A. Schlais, Jr. (Chairman), V. Bond Evans and Philip W. Colburn. "We are proud that these ... Continue reading
Timken Extends Online Services to Australia and New Zealand Through Endorsia.com
CANTON, Ohio, June 20 -- The Timken Company today announced the extension of online services to authorized Australian and New Zealand distributors through The Timken Store at www.endorsia.com . The site provides 24/7 access to product availability, pricing, order placement, order status and other value-added applicatio ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Refineries Are Down, Gas Prices Are Up
LOS ANGELES--June 20, 2003--Production interruptions at three Northern California gasoline refineries took a bite out of supplies last week causing gasoline prices to jump higher throughout the Southwest, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The increases ended thr ... Continue reading
SHANE LEWIS DOUBLES AT THE GLEN
SHANE LEWIS DOUBLES AT THE GLEN WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., June 20, 2003 - In true racer fashion, Shane Lewis has added another event to his already busy race schedule. He has agreed to drive the No. 66 Mears Motor Coach/ SpeedSource/ Champion Porsche/ Fikse Wheels Porsche 911 GT3 Cup entry in the Grand-Am Cup's Grand Sport O ... Continue reading
SILVERSTONE TEST from the BMW WilliamsF1 Team
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The Automotive Industries' Fab Fifty Suppliers
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 20 -- The June Issue of Automotive Industries announces results of the 6th Annual Quest for Excellence, a survey of thousands of OEM readers to determine what companies are regarded as the top suppliers in the industry. Readers were asked to rate the performance of nearly 300 companies with resp ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Statewide Price Increases Enter Second Week
HOUSTON--June 20, 2003--For the second consecutive week, gasoline prices increased across Texas as retailers attempt to stabilize profits in the face of rising wholesale prices, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destination ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record First Quarter Results
Releases Second Quarter Expectations RICHMOND, Va., June 20 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported record results for the fiscal 2004 first quarter ended May 31, 2003. * Total sales rose 17% to $1.17 billion compared with $1.01 billion in the fiscal 2003 first quarter ended May 31, 2002. * Net earnings rose 21% to $35.3 millio ... Continue reading
GM CEO Sees Auto Sales Near Top of Range
NEW YORK June 19, 2003;Reuters reportesd that General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Rick Wagoner on Thursday said overall U.S. auto sales for 2003 are edging toward the higher end of earlier forecasts, and said he hoped the need for incentives will ease next year as the economy improves. "My personal view is that we are ... Continue reading
American Stock Exchange Lists Common Stock of Cycle Country Accessories Corporation
NEW YORK, June 19 -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today listed the common stock of Cycle Country Accessories Corporation under the ticker symbol ATC. Cycle Country Accessories Corporation manufactures a complete line of branded ATV products, including their market leading snowplow blades along with lawnmowe ... Continue reading
Dieter Zetsche and Chrysler Group Honored For Diversity By Savoy Professional Magazine
* Chrysler Group President and CEO, Dieter Zetsche, receives corporate CEO 'From the Top' award * Chrysler Group given 'Automotive Initiatives' honor AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 19 -- Dieter Zetsche, Chrysler Group President and CEO, received the "From the Top" award from Savoy Professional Magazine on Wednesday, June 18 ... Continue reading
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 19 -- Holiday RV Superstores, Inc. announced today that on June 12, 2003, in accordance with its Board of Directors resolution adopted on June 6, 2003, the Company issued 15,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock to its majority stockholder and senior lender, Stephen Adams and his affil ... Continue reading
Hot Summer Flick Negatively Influences Area Drivers
Aggressive Drivers Beware: Law Enforcement Crackdown June 22-28 Two of Three Highway Fatalities Stem from Aggressive Driving - Three Deaths a Day in VA-MD-DC WHY: 2 Fast 2 Furious, last week's top-grossing movie, is like a videogame. But in real life, when fast and furious drivers hit the highway -- sometimes literally ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: AAA will release an analysis of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that shows a staggering number of Americans died in crashes where the road itself contributed to the crash, making it a leading cause of death on the highways. In light of these numbers, AAA will answer t ... Continue reading
DOUG DUCHARDT COMMENTS ON NEXTEL AS NEW SPONSOR OF NASCAR CUP SERIES
Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 office (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: media.gm.com CONCORD, NC, June 19, 2003 - Nextel was announced as the title sponsor of NASCAR's premier stock car racing series on Thursday, replacing R.J. Reynolds beginning with the ... Continue reading
Make the Car Your Top Priority When Planning This Summer's Road Trip
Photo Editors/Business Editors/Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available Photos are available at URLs: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.061903/bb5 http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.061903/bb5 a FAIRFAX, Va.--June 19, 2003--How well you prepare your automobile is possib ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Lower Rates Create Growing Interest in Refinancing Auto Loans
LOS ANGELES--June 19, 2003--Record low interest rates have created a surge in the number of car owners seeking to refinance auto loans, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Industry data shows that the number of auto loans that have been refinanced has increased nationally by 75 percent in two years ... Continue reading
BASF Introduces a New Easy-to-Find, Easy-to-Use Automotive Refinish Website
basfrefinish.com is One-Stop Source For Content on Product, Color, Training And More SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 19 -- BASF's Automotive Refinish business has announced the launch of basfrefinish.com, the flagship of its extensive Internet and eCommerce portfolio. Designed for collision repair shops and distributors, basfr ... Continue reading
Parents Should Add 'Check Your Child Seat' to Summer Vacation Planning Checklist
WASHINGTON--June 19, 2003--The millions of parents who diligently check their engine fluids and tire pressure before making summer vacation car trips should add one more thing to the checklist: child safety seats. Fewer than one in six child seats are installed correctly, according to new data from AAA. "Parents make d ... Continue reading
Volo Auto Museum Prevails Against Corporate Giant Ford/Volvo In Domain Name Dispute
VOLO, Ill., June 19 -- American family pride in the 40 or more years of owning and managing Volo Auto Museum persuaded an independent panel that Volo can retain their volocars.com domain name. Reminiscent of the biblical saga between David and Goliath, on June 18, 2003, the World Intellectual Property Organization pane ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Corporate Officer Changes
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Nissan Announces Corporate Officer Changes Tokyo, Japan, June. 19, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced corporate officer changes that were approved at the Board of Directors' meeting that followed today's annual general shareholders' meeting. Effec ... Continue reading
Irv Gordon Offers 10 Tips for Safe Driving
Gordon, First Person to Drive Two Million Miles in the Same Car - a 1966 Volvo P1800 - Says Patience, Awareness and Tune-Ups Are Keys to Safe Driving NEW YORK, June 19 -- The first three things Irv Gordon did 37 years ago after purchasing a shiny red 1966 Volvo P1800 were adjust his seat, check the mirrors and buckle u ... Continue reading
NASCAR today announced that Nextel Communications will become the title sponsor of NASCAR’s premier national series – and one of America’s most popular sports. #10 Valvoline Pontiac Driver Johnny Benson: "I think the drivers are going to have to start practicing calling it the Nextel Cup instead of the Winston Cu ... Continue reading
NEWTON, Mass.--June 19, 2003-- Makes it possible, for the first time, to predict and optimize performance of communications over impaired-media, such as powerline and other media for difficult application environments - before design & implementation Adaptive Networks, experts in communications over impaired-media, tod ... Continue reading
IIR Industry Alert: Hyundai Draws Automotive Suppliers to Alabama
HOUSTON--June 19, 2003--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated, Houston). Hyundai's new manufacturing plant in Hope Hull, Ala., which is expected to become operational in 2005, is drawing a plentiful harvest of parts and components suppliers to job-poor Alabama, both homegrown a ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Introduces World's First Super High Reliable DIP-IPM Product
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Electric Introduces World's First Super High Reliable DIP-IPM Product Tokyo, Japan, June. 19, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation today introduced a super high reliability Dual-In-Line Package Intelligent Power Module (DIP-IPM) targeted fo ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
NEW YORK--June 19, 2003--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, today announced that it had made a public offering of 5,750,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $10.50 per share. Standard Motor Products has granted to the underwriters of the public offering ... Continue reading
Westcorp Updates 2003 Guidance and Announces 2004 Guidance
IRVINE, Calif.--June 19, 2003--Westcorp today updated its earnings per share guidance in anticipation of a 12% increase in shares outstanding from the prospective issuance of 4.6 million shares through its previously announced follow-on offering and a concurrent placement of shares. The Company expects net income for 2 ... Continue reading
Alias/Wavefront Software Fuels New Age of Automotive and Industrial Product Design Innovation
TORONTO--June 19, 2003-- New Customers and Award Winning Work Places StudioTools at the Heart of Digital Styling Excellence Alias/Wavefront(TM), an SGI company, today announced that its StudioTools(TM) software global customer base continues to grow with recent additions of blue chip companies including Porsche, BSH Bo ... Continue reading
Auto Data Network Announces Results for Year End 2003 'In Line with Pro-Forma Estimate'
TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K--June 19, 2003--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW - News), a provider of real-time data network services to the automotive industry, today announced its results for fiscal year ended February 28, 2003 which reported revenues of $1,772,966 and net income of $515,648 and EPS of $0.045 for the fisca ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive to Acquire Creation Group
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--June 19, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that it reached agreement with Heywood Williams Group PLC (United Kingdom) to acquire its Creation Group, a premier designer and manufacturer of windows, doors and specialty products for the North American recreation vehicle, motor v ... Continue reading
Fitch Downgrades Debt of General Motors and GMAC to 'BBB+'
CHICAGO--June 19, 2003--Fitch has downgraded the senior unsecured debt of General Motors Corporation (GM) and its financial services subsidiary, General Motors Acceptance Corp. (GMAC) and related entities to 'BBB+' from 'A-'. Fitch affirms the corresponding commercial paper ratings at 'F2'. The Rating Outlook remains N ... Continue reading
WAYLAND, Mass.--June 19, 2003--Moldflow Corporation , the world leader in software solutions for optimizing the design and manufacture of plastic products, today announced the release of Moldflow Design Link(TM) (MDL(TM)) 4.0. Moldflow Design Link 4.0 provides a geometry data translation interface between Moldflow's ra ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--June 19, 2003--The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced that Nextel Communications will become the title sponsor of NASCAR's premier national series - and one of America's most popular sports. Under the 10-year agreement, Nextel, a leading provider of wireless communications ... Continue reading
Polaris CEO Named Executive of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS--June 19, 2003--Powersports Business, a trade publication that covers the multi-billion dollar recreational vehicle industry, has named Polaris Industries Inc. President and CEO Tom Tiller "Executive of the Year." Tiller joins previous winners Ray Blank, vice president of American Honda Motor Company's moto ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 19, 2003--AutoNation announced at its annual supplier conference that it has awarded ADP Dealer Services its 2002 Supplier Award for Best Technology. This award was given to ADP for the company's leading role in delivering technology solutions to the retail automotive industry. "We are honored to receive ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Revs Up San Diego Consumers With National Art of Driving Tour
San Diego Polo Club to Host Stop July 12-13 SAN DIEGO, June 19 -- Consumers across San Diego will have an opportunity to not only enjoy, but also drive the finer things in life during the Chrysler Art of Driving national tour stopping at the famous San Diego Polo Club. The tour will visit 11 cities through the end of J ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Make the Car Your Top Priority When Planning This Summer's Road Trip
-- How well you prepare your automobile is possibly the most important factor in ensuring a safe, fun, carefree and relaxing vacation. Before you hit the open road, there are several important parts of your car to check. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?980 ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 19, 2003--SSA Global Technologies, Inc.(TM) (SSA GT(TM)), a leading global provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced it has acquired Ironside Technologies Inc.(R), a global leader in business-to-business electronic commerce solutions for the manufacturing and distribution mar ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--June 19, 2003-- StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw) makes these short-term stock recommendations: Corvis Corporation - SELL - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/CORV.htm Cendant Corp - STRONG SELL - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/CD.htm Smartire Systems Inc. - SELL - ht ... Continue reading
The APA Calendar for July and August 2003
The Automotive Press Association National Media Calendar The following calendar of events was compiled by the Detroit-based Automotive Press Association in cooperation with automakers and other industry newsmakers. The calendar also is transmitted monthly on PR Newswire and is for background only, not for publication. ... Continue reading
Westcorp Updates 2003 Guidance and Announces 2004 Guidance
IRVINE, Calif.--June 19, 2003--Westcorp today updated its earnings per share guidance in anticipation of a 12% increase in shares outstanding from the prospective issuance of 4.6 million shares through its previously announced follow-on offering and a concurrent placement of shares. The Company expects net income for 2 ... Continue reading
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--June 19, 2003--Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:ACPL) announces that it has entered into a new contract with American Trucking Association (ATA) to build upon the success of the previous contract by conducting additional On Board Recording tests in the United States. In 2002, Accident Pre ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--June 19, 2003-- Peterson Milla Hooks Wins the Gold Kelly Award and Campbell-Ewald Advertising Takes the Silver Kelly Award Crispin Porter + Bogusky of Miami, FL has won the $100,000 Grand Prize Kelly Award from the Magazine Publishers of America (MPA) for its MINI "Launch Campaign." Peterson Milla Hooks of Mi ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Expands Popular Fel-Pro(R) PermaTorqueMLS(TM) Head Gasket Offering
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 19 -- The automotive service industry's largest offering of multi-layer-steel head gaskets has grown again with Federal-Mogul Corporation's introduction of new Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS head gasket coverage for popular DaimlerChrysler, Ford and Honda engine models. Fel-Pro gaskets are "The Gaskets ... Continue reading
International Speedway To Present At William Blair & Company's 23rd Annual Growth Stock Conference
-- Presentation To Be Broadcast Over The Internet -- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 19 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that it will participate in the William Blair & Company's 23rd Annual Growth Stock Conference to be held June 24th, 25th and 26th in Chicago, Illinois. I ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--June 19, 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 that Optimum Solutions, Inc. ("Optimum") was recently added to its respected list of certified partners. The integration of M ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 19, 2003--AutoNation announced at its annual supplier conference that it has awarded ADP Dealer Services its 2002 Supplier Award for Best Technology. This award was given to ADP for the company's leading role in delivering technology solutions to the retail automotive industry. "We are honored to receive ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: See cars like those featured in the hit movie -- 2 Fast 2 Furious at the 5th Annual Summer Slam - Import Car Show Off, DJ's Sound Off Competition and more. Racing Cars, motorcycles, show cars and Detroit's only true motorsports experience together this weekend at Kart 2 Kart. Judging, Live DJ's, sound off comp ... Continue reading
Dorricottt Racing - Portland Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING SEEKING AN UNPRECEDENTED "FIVE-PEAT" AT PORTLAND PORTLAND, Ore. (June 19, 2003) - Dorricott Racing returns to Portland International Raceway on a mission never achieved in a CART sanctioned series - a fifth consecutive win at a CART t ... Continue reading
interLink Logistics Technologies - Improving Supply Chain Execution
ATLANTA--June 19, 2003--interlink Logistics Technologies, (www.interlinktech.net) is a leading supplier of wireless hardware platforms, integration, and professional services. Founded in early 2003, interLink is positioned to improve supply chain execution through a unique offering of hardware, software, and integratio ... Continue reading
Park Electrochemical Corp. Announced Final Judgment In Its Lawsuit Against Delco Electronics
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 19 -- Park Electrochemical Corp. announced that the United States District Court for the District of Arizona has entered a final judgment in favor of Park's subsidiary, Nelco Technology, Inc., in its lawsuit filed against Delco Electronics Corporation, a subsidiary of Delphi Automotive Systems ... Continue reading
Financial Times Breaking News: U-Haul on Edge of Bankruptcy
By Adrian Michaels in New York NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Financial Times reports that U-Haul's parent company is having serious difficulty securing the emergency finance it needs and the van hire group could file for bankruptcy as early as today. Amerco, whose orange and white U-Haul vans are a familiar sight on roads t ... Continue reading
Harbour Group Acquires The Gonzo Corporation
ST. LOUIS, June 19 -- Fluid Enterprises, a subsidiary of Harbour Group, has acquired The Gonzo Corporation, a manufacturer of branded specialty cleaning products, Sam Fox, Harbour Group's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, announced today. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1990, The Gonzo Corpo ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--June 19, 2003-- Make the Car your Top Priority When Planning This Summer's Road Trip How well you prepare your automobile is possibly the most important factor in ensuring a safe, fun, carefree and relaxing vacation. Before you hit the open road, there are several important parts of your car to check. You can ... Continue reading
SRFKC - Legal Street race in Barrie this weekend
For immediate release; Legal street race in Barrie! Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels takes its show to the Pepsi Grand Prix of Barrie presented by Pfaff Porsche TORONTO, ONTARIO - There will be some legal street racing this weekend in Barrie, as the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Cha ... Continue reading
Tecnomatix to Share Vision for MPM's role in the Automotive Supply Chain and PLM at CIMdata Event
DEARBORN, Mich.--June 19, 2003--Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. , the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), will contribute its vision for the PLM market at CIMdata's PLMconference2003, scheduled June 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. Tecnomatix will participate in two panel discussions, and will be ... Continue reading
Wescast Announces New Chief Financial Officer
BRANTFORD, Ontario--June 19, 2003--Wescast Industries Inc. is pleased to announce that Mr. Gordon E. Currie has accepted the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 28, 2003. Mr. Currie was most recently Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of a Canadian owned publicly tra ... Continue reading
Metro's SmarTrip Card and Zipcar Now One
BOSTON--June 18, 2003--Membership could now have even more privileges-that is if you're a WMATA SmarTrip cardholder. Zipcar, the on demand car company with vehicles parked adjacent to Metro stops and throughout the Washington D.C. area, has recently completed initial testing for a new technology that successfully integ ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America Manufacturing Division Announces Tenth Annual Supplier Award Winners
NORMAL, Ill.--June 19, 2003--Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) Manufacturing Division has recognized 25 North American suppliers with 28 awards for excellence in the quality of their parts and materials, timely delivery and the competitive value of their products. The winners of the 2003 MMNA Supplier Awards were ... Continue reading
Toyota Breaks National Hybrid Synergy Drive Campaign
Campaign Introduces High-Performance Technology With a Powerful Environmental Impact NEW YORK, June 19 -- Oasis, a division of Dentsu, is launching a major corporate ad campaign on Monday promoting Toyota's revolutionary Hybrid Synergy Drive(R) powertrain system. Hybrid Synergy Drive is a next generation hybrid system, ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Up As We Head Toward Holiday Weekend, AAA Says
AURORA, Ill., June 19 -- Gas prices have increased an average of 9 cents in Illinois and Northern Indiana during the past month. High wholesale costs for gasoline and a higher demand during the summer months contributed to this increase. According to AAA Chicago's most recent fuel gauge report, the average price of reg ... Continue reading
Original Corvette History Unearthed, to be Auctioned June 28
MARENGO, Ill., June 19 -- Zora Arkus Duntov is considered the Godfather of America's true sport car -- the Corvette. Now, Duntov's recently discovered GM test race car will be offered for sale at the Bloomington Gold Corvette Show on Saturday, June 28 in a golden celebration of the Corvette's 50th anniversary. Beginnin ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series 'Iron' Men Ready for Multiple Duty at Infineon
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2003 TRANS-AM SERIES ŒIRON¹ MEN READY FOR MULTIPLE DUTY AT INFINEON SONOMA, Calif. ‹ Defending Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich® Tires Cup champion Boris Said will join fellow Trans-Am Series d ... Continue reading
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