Wednesday, August 20, 2003

Automotive News Names New Editor

DETROIT, Aug. 19 -- Automotive News Editor Edward Lapham is moving to a new senior post in which he will manage the newspaper's editorial page and other major columns of opinion and analysis. Lapham also will become a regular columnist. Projects Editor David Sedgwick will become editor on Sept. 1. ... Continue reading

Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Sharpie 500 Advance

CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge Sharpie 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Sharpie 500 (race 24 of 36) TRACK: Bristol Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, August 22, 3:00 p.m. ET RACE: Saturday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. ET ... Continue reading

Jamie McMurray Bristol Race NAASCAR Advance

Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Havoline Dodge Sharpie 500 Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Sharpie 500 (Race 24 of 36) TRACK: Bristol Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, August 22 at 3:05 p.m. EST RACE: Saturday, Augus ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Expands Commercial Vehicle Systems Executive Position

TROY, Mich., Aug. 19 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced that it expanded the leadership role and responsibilities of Sergio Carvalho, vice president and general manager of Suspension Systems, Trailer Products and Ride Control for the company's Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group. Carvalho will now also oversee ... Continue reading

Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Accustomed To Life on Top

Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Accustomed To Life on Top ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 19, 2003 - Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing returns this weekend to the picturesque Road America circuit for its third event in the 2003 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season. The No. 31 Westward Ho Casino/ MMP ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive Receives CIO 100 Award

Company Recognized for Excellence in Business Performance Through IT Management FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Aug. 19 -- Tenneco Automotive is a winner of the prestigious CIO 100 Award from CIO Magazine. The 2003 CIO 100 Award recognizes organizations around the world that excel in positive business performance through resourcefu ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Appoints Information Technology Vice Presidents

TROY, Mich., Aug. 19 -- ArvinMeritor Inc. announced three vice president appointments in its Information Technology (IT) department. Kent Barth has been appointed vice president, eBusiness Development and Shared Services Applications; Jeanne Booth has been named vice president, Technology Infrastructure and Operations; ... Continue reading

Four Former National Champions Lead Largest-Ever Overnite Team To National Trucking Championships

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 19 -- Led by four former national champions, Overnite Transportation Company's largest contingent ever is set to compete in the 2003 National Truck Driving Championships to be held August 19- 23 in Columbus, Ohio. A record 23 drivers from 10 states, including four former national champions and four ... Continue reading

Triumph Motorcycles Introduces Biggest Displacement Standard Production Cruiser

Triumph's Legend Continues to Grow: New 2.3 Liter (140 Cu. In.) Cruiser Unveiled in America SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 19 -- Ending months of speculation Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd., unveiled Triumph's new power cruiser -- the Rocket III -- in San Antonio, Texas, during the annual US dealer conference. It is the biggest ... Continue reading

Kingsley Coach to Offer Sirius Satellite Radio as Factory Option on All 2004 Kingsley Coaches

MIDDLEBURG, Pa., Aug. 19 -- Kingsley Coach Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: KNGS) , a premier manufacturer of customized motor homes built on truck chassis, announced today that Sirius Satellite Radio will be offered as a factory option on all 2004 Kingsley Coaches. Sirius systems, bundled with one year subscriptions, will be off ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies Showcases Two Hybrid Electric Vehicles at Annual Shareholders Meeting

UQM(R) Powered Concept Hybrid Electric Tractor Developed for Deere & Company and a Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus Being Retrofitted for the U.S. Air Force on Display; CEO Bill Rankin Emphasizes that UQM(R) Systems are Slated for Use in Land, Sea and Air Applications GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 19 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:U ... Continue reading

Lincoln Celebrates 90th Anniversary of the Lincoln Highway

90 Years of Traveling Well on America's First Transcontinental Highway -- Lincoln is sponsoring the tour that celebrates 90 years of America's first transcontinental road -- The highway that shares the brand's name is well suited to traveling in comfort and elegance -- hallmarks of the Lincoln brand -- Owners of classi ... Continue reading