Toyota Motor Credit -Record Q2 Operating Net Income
TORRANCE, Calif. - Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, which is marketed under the brands of Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services, announced Thursday fiscal second quarter operating net income of $73 million, an increase of $49 million (204%) over the comparable prior year period. For the six months ende ... Continue reading
-- Nyosil-M25, a specialty lubricating oil by Nye Lubricants Inc., was once an esoteric fluid used only in elite military and aerospace applications. Now, it's strutting its stuff in underhood automotive connectors and potentiometers, making sure they take the heat and measure up to the 100,000-mile quality standard of ... Continue reading
Greenville, Del. and Omaha, Neb. -
FOR RELEASE: November 1, 2001 Two established brands, maximize synergies of banking and brokerage products Greenville, Del. and Omaha, Neb. -Ameritrade Holding Corporation and GMAC Bank (member FDIC) announce today an alliance to provide a broad suite of online brokerage* and financial capabilities to customers of GMAC ... Continue reading
FM And Teikoku = United Piston Rings Inc.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 1 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation and Teikoku Piston Ring Co., Ltd. today announced an agreement to form a joint venture for the manufacture of high performance steel piston rings. The joint venture company will be called United Piston Rings, Inc. and will manufacture at Federal-Mogul's current Man ... Continue reading
Chrysler Adds 7 Year 100,000 Powertrain Protection- Free
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1 -- As America enters the holiday season, more and more people will be travelling by car than any other time in recent memory. Peace of mind is more important than ever. In response, Chrysler Group today announced its ``Home for the Holidays'' program, which will provide -- at no charge -- a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Presents 2001 Design Excellence And Application Excellence Awards at SEMA
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1 -- The Chrysler Group today announced the winners of the 2001 Design Excellence Awards and Application Excellence Awards at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.``Through the Design Excellence and Application Excellence Awards we recognize the outstanding innovation, cre ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Group Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings Webcast
CHICAGO, Ill.--Nov. 1, 2001--CCC Information Services Group Inc. , through its wholly owned subsidiary CCC Information Services Inc., a leading supplier of advanced software, communications systems, Internet and wireless-enabled technology products and services to the auto claims and collision repair industries, today ... Continue reading
Volvo and FirstGroup plc Sign a Major Seven Year Service Contract in UK
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Nov. 1, 2001--In the single largest deal for full size buses in the UK this year, confirmed at the Coach and Bus Show 2001 in Birmingham, 175 new Volvo B7L Single Deck and B7L Double Deck buses have been ordered by leading UK transport group FirstGroup plc. Equally significantly, Volvo Bus will take ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc.: Business Travelers Hit the Road
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Nov. 1, 2001-- Survey Shows Many Companies Restricting Air Travel Many business travelers are getting a different view when they look out the window these days. In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attack, 50 percent of Fortune 500 companies surveyed indicate they have adjusted their t ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Inc. Taps Industry Veteran to New Post as Chief Operating Officer
CHICAGO--Nov. 1, 2001--CCC Information Services Inc., today named Ed Stevens, a respected veteran in the automobile claims industry, to the newly created position of chief operating officer. CCC Information Services Inc. is a leading supplier of advanced software, communications systems, Internet and wireless-enabled t ... Continue reading
U.S. Vehicle Mileage Data Goes Interactive on Storydata.com
FUEL CHAMPS AND CHUMPS: U.S. VEHICLE MILEAGE DATA GOES INTERACTIVE ON STORYDATA.COM Nov. 1, 2001 - OTTAWA: As the car-show circuit heats up while the economy cools down, fuel efficiency is making a comeback in new vehicle purchase decisions. As a resource to help U.S. drivers explore their fuel mileage options online, ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 1, 2001--Saturn is donating an all new 2002 VUE-a compact Sport Utility Vehicle, to be raffled off at the First Annual World TrAID911 Benefit on Monday night, November 5th at the Hammerstein Ballroom at 8:00 p.m. Raffle tickets will be sold for $25.00. The event, which will be hosted by Chevy Chase and s ... Continue reading
Unique Wear-Resistant Silicone Lubricants Bring Aerospace Technology to Automotive Components
FAIRHAVEN, Mass.--Nov. 1, 2001--Nyosil-M25, a specialty lubricating oil by Nye Lubricants, Inc., was once an esoteric fluid used only in elite military and aerospace applications. Now, it's strutting its stuff in underhood automotive connectors and potentiometers, making sure they take the heat and measure up to the 10 ... Continue reading
QDS TireMaster 5.0 Adds Commercial Application Suite
LAS VEGAS, SEMA Show, Nov. 1 -- Quality Design Systems (QDS), developer of the leading point-of-sale (POS) and accounting software solution for the retail tire industry, today unveiled the latest version of its flagship product, QDS TireMaster(R) 5.0. During an announcement at the 2001 SEMA Show, QDS outlined the expan ... Continue reading
Manugistics Named Finalist for Prestigious Automotive News Pace Awards
DETROIT--Oct. 30, 2001-- Breakthrough, Web-Based Order-to-Delivery Solution Recognized for Innovation and Excellence in Delivering Enhanced Customer Service and Significant Cost Reductions Manugistics Group, Inc. , the leading global provider of Enterprise Profit Optimization(TM) (EPO) solutions - the market's first so ... Continue reading
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--Oct. 30, 2001--MobileAria Inc., the pioneer in True Hands Free, voice-enabled productivity services for the driver, today announced the appointments of three vice presidents: Michael Hearney, vice president of Corporate Marketing; Michael Lunsford, vice president of Product Management; and Steve ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: MEDIA ADVISORY: Ford Announces Management Changes
-- Ford Motor Company will hold an Employee Information Meeting and Analyst/Media News Conference today, October 30. Get details on how to listen in on the news conference or attend the webcast here. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?4259 This multimedia new ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Taps Oddcast For Groundbreaking Interactive Ad Campaign
NEW YORK--Oct. 30, 2001--Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., and Oddcast (www.oddcast.com), a leading provider of consumer friendly interactive media applications, are launching a landmark marketing campaign to support the introduction of Toyota's all-new 2003 Matrix, a pioneer in the cross-over utility vehicle category. The ... Continue reading
AAA Offers `Safe Passenger Plan' to Bolster Consumer Confidence in Air Travel
WASHINGTON--Oct. 30, 2001--AAA today called on Congress to substantially strengthen airline security measures in order to restore the confidence Americans need to resume their normal travel activities. AAA -- the largest leisure travel agency in North America -- unveiled its own five-point "Common Sense Safe Passenger ... Continue reading
Boston Acoustics Inks Multi-Year Pact With Visteon Corporation to Deliver Branded Audio Systems
PEABODY, Mass.--Oct. 30, 2001--Boston Acoustics, Inc. , announced today that it has signed an agreement with Visteon Corporation to jointly develop and deliver Boston Acoustics branded audio systems to original equipment automobile manufacturers (OEM). The Joint Development Agreement enables Boston Acoustics to offer i ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Law to Pull Triple Duty at Finale
PHOENIX, Arizona (October 30, 2001) â“ Grand American Road Racing Series driver, Darren Law, is getting as much seat time as possible at the Grand-Am Finale at Daytona International Speedway. Lawâ™s main priority of the weekend will be navigating the #81 G&W Motorsports/Motorola/Commscope Porsche GT3-R in the ... Continue reading
KAHNE CONQUERS IRWINDALE OVAL (2X!)
KAHNE CONQUERS IRWINDALE OVAL (2X!) BURNS FLYS LOW IN AUTO CLUB RACE RACE REPORT - OCTOBER 27, 2001 by Tim Kennedy and USAC <P> Kasey Kahne may have new worlds to conquer next year, but the 21-year old budding superstar is still employing his versatile racing talent in USAC Western States competition. The Washington st ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Used Car Buyers Beware: If It's to Good to Be True... It Probably Is!
-- In today's troubled economy, some people are opting to buy used cars instead of new models, to save thousands of dollars. But an illegal practice called "curbstoning" could be putting used car buyers behind the wheels of rebuilt wrecks. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/di ... Continue reading
Press Release: PACCAR Date of Release: Oct 30, 2001 Confirms at AA (low) and R-1 (middle) Kam Hon, Bob Weir / 416-593-5577 ext.2243, ext.2236 / e-mail: khon@dbrs.com PACCAR Inc Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated AA (low) Stable Confirmed Corporate Rating PACCAR of Canada Ltd. Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated R- ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Oct. 30, 2001--TrafficLand, Inc., the leading provider of personalized traffic video information via the Internet, announced today the choice of SmartPants Media, Inc. as a strategic partner for its ongoing development and maintenance of the TrafficLand.com Web site. The agreement calls for expansion of t ... Continue reading
WhereNet Adds Jaguar, Land Rover and Auto Alliance as customers
Hi Bob, Please note the following press release for posting to your Web site. Let us know if you would like more information about today's announcement of new WhereNet customers --- Jaguar, Land Rover and Auto Alliance. We would be happy to arrange an interview with a WhereNet executive at your earliest convenience. We ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, Del. & OMAHA, Neb.--Nov. 1, 2001--Ameritrade Holding Corporation and GMAC Bank (member FDIC) announce today an alliance to provide a broad suite of online brokerage(a) and financial capabilities to customers of GMAC Bank. The two companies launched an exclusive Ameritrade/GMAC Bank co-branded web site (http ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Nov. 1, 2001--Oshkosh Truck Corporation (NASDAQ--OTRKB), a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that income from continuing operations increased 5 percent to $50.9 million, or $2.98 per share, for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2001, on sales of $1,445 million. T ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--Nov. 1, 2001--The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001. Revenues of $1.0 billion were 5 percent higher than a year ago. Earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.31 were 10 percent higher than last yea ... Continue reading
Blind Leads the Blind - DoubleClick Will Rep Autotrader.com
NEW YORK--Nov. 1, 2001-- Leader in Online Auto Classifieds Expands Sales and Advertising Services through DoubleClick's Media Network and AdServer DoubleClick Inc. , the leading digital marketing solutions company, today announced that AutoTrader.com, the Internet's largest automotive marketplace, has joined its Media ... Continue reading
Clorox Reports First-Quarter Results
OAKLAND, Calif.--Nov. 1, 2001--The Clorox Company today announced earnings before special charges of $108 million, or 45 cents per diluted share, including the positive impact of adopting Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142 (see below), for its fiscal first quarter ended Sept. 30, 2001. This comp ... Continue reading
NHRA: K and N Filters to sponsor NHRA Bike Clash
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2001) -- The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) announced today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center that K & N Engineering has signed a multi-year agreement to become the title sponsor for a lucrative race-within-a-race bonus program for Pro ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ince Looking Forward to Thursday's Restrictor Plate Round Table
DETROIT, Oct. 31, 2001 - During Sunday's pre-race driver and crew chief meeting at Phoenix International Raceway, NASCAR officials announced a meeting would take place Thursday morning at Joe Gibbs Racing in Huntersville, N.C., in which ideas for improving the aerodynamic package for the superspeedways would be discuss ... Continue reading
NHRA announces strategic alliance with PriMedia Inc.
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2001) - The National Hot Rod Association announced today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center that it has entered into a strategic alliance with PRIMEDIA, Inc., owner and operator of the National Import Racing Association (NIRA), to expand its ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Lexus aims for team, driver championships at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2001) - Heading into this weekend's season-ending Grand-Am Cup race at Daytona International Speedway, Team Lexus - powered by the Lexus IS 300 - looks to parlay victory in the four-hour endurance race on Friday, Nov. 2, into team and driver championships in the compact sports sedan's firs ... Continue reading
CART: Andretti and Team Motorola Marlboro 500 Pre-Race
What: The Marlboro 500 Round 21 of 21 of the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series Where: California Speedway, 2-mile SuperSpeedway Fontana, California When: Sunday, November 4, 2001 at 12:30 p.m. Local Time Fast Facts: --Sunday will be Andretti's 290th start of his career. --In 2000 Andretti started 2nd and finished 19t ... Continue reading
CART: PacWest Fontana Pre Event Notes and Quotes
What: Marlboro 500 Presented by Toyota - Round 21 of the 21-race CART FedEx Championship Series When: Sunday, November 2. Broadcast: 3:30 p.m. EST on ESPN (Live). Broadcast live on CART Radio Network affiliates. Coverage of practice, qualifying and the race is also live on CART.com. Practice - Friday, November 2. Where ... Continue reading
CART: Bridgestone set as tire for 2002 Series
DETROIT (October 31, 2001) - Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. and Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., announced today that the Bridgestone Potenza racing radial will be the tire all FedEx Championship Series competitors will be racing on in 2002. Bridgestone tires also compete in Formula One competition and will be joinin ... Continue reading
CART: Championship decided; Drivers focus on $1 million prize at Marlboro 500
DETROIT (October 31, 2001) - Although the 2001 FedEx Championship Series champion has finally been decided, more than $1 million of unfinished business remains as the series prepares to conclude its 2001 campaign with this weekend's Marlboro 500 Presented by Toyota at California Speedway. A winner's prize of $1 million ... Continue reading
US F2000 driver tests Formula 3000 car
FAIRFIELD, N.J. (October 29, 2001)â” This past week U.S. F2000 National Championship driver Arnold Brinkmann participated in a FIA Formula 3000 International Championship test. Brinkmann contested the two-day test with Italian-based Coloni Motorsport. Running on the challenging 2.71-mile Estoril road course in ... Continue reading
USAR: Updated standings after Concord Motorsports Park
Updated USAR Hooters ProCup Series Points Standings after Concord Motorsport Park thru (10/27/01) 1. Hal Goodson 583 2. Bobby Gill 564 3. Shane Huffman 555 4. Mardy Lindley 533 5. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: New Drivers Add to History of Dodge Poles
By Bill Hamilton ROCKINGHAM, N.C., Oct. 31, 2001 - Question: How many NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series poles have been won by Dodge drivers? Answer: 171 and counting, the most recent coming last week at Phoenix International Raceway. Dodge is two-for-two in the past two weeks in Bud Pole Awards as the faste ... Continue reading
Midland, NC â“ For the second consecutive week Hal Goodson has taken his magic carpet ride courtesy of Bill Plemons, Jr. all the way to the bank and now stands to leave the âœbankâ empty next month. Goodson outlasted Mardy Lindley by .464 of a second to win the Dan Duncan Memorial Hooters 250 Satu ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Casey Atwood looks to keep running in front at 'The Rock'
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (October 31, 2001) - With his first place start in last week's Dura Lube 400 at Phoenix International Raceway, Casey Atwood became the youngest pole winner in the modern era of NASCAR. The rookie driver of the No. 19 Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/T just turned 21 in late August, but his young age certainly ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bill Elliott returns to the place where it all began
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (October 31, 2001) - When Bill Elliott suits up for the Pop Secret 400 this Sunday, he may be thinking about how far he's come since his first career Winston Cup start, which he made in Rockingham more than 25 years ago. Elliott qualified 34th and finished 33rd in his first event, Feb. 29, 1976, earnin ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Chandler Reflects on Career as Teams Arrive at Rockingham
DETROIT, Oct. 31, 2001 - For most Pontiac pit crew members, the last four races of the 2001 season simply mark the final month of their duties for this year. For Jeff Chandler, who changes front tires on the No. 18 Pontiac Grand Prix of Bobby Labonte, this stretch marks the final month of a 17-year career. Chandler, wh ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Randy Tolsma / Team Rensi Rockingham Notes
North Carolina Speedway â“ November 3, 2001 Randy Tolsma on Rockingham: Randy Tolsma, driver of the No. 25 Team Marines Chevrolet, will make his first career start at the Rock this weekend and is ready to tackle the challenge. âœWe had a great test session in Rockingham a few weeks ago,â said Tols ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: This Week in Ford Racing
NASCAR Winston Cup Series The NASCAR Winston Cup Series returns to North Carolina Speedway for the second time in 2001 with the running of this weekend's Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 300. Ford drivers spoke about returning to "The Rock" and why the track in the North Carolina sandhills is such a unique place. JEFF BURT ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: Cheever continues testing at Indy; Looks for second win
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001 - Eddie Cheever Jr. continued testing Oct. 31 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the 86th Indianapolis 500, doing further work on the car's electronic systems. "We continued to work on the Magneti Marelli ECU and we did a bunch of full tank running," said Cheeve ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Hamilton looks forward to return to Rockingham
CHARLOTTE, N.C., (Oct. 31, 2001) â“ Square D driver Bobby Hamilton has won at NASCARâ™s biggest track, Talladega Superspeedway, as well as its smallest, Martinsville Speedway. Heâ™s also won at in-between tracks, including the one-mile, high-banked oval at North Carolina Speedway in Rockingha ... Continue reading
NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS -- NO. 4: BOB GLIDDEN
Bob Glidden did not have any special training or a degree in mechanical engineering. He even conceded that many of his competitors knew far more about the internal-combustion engine than he did, but none of them had his will to win. With his wife, Etta, and, later in his career, sons Billy and Rusty by his side, the Pr ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show -- Stunning ``Design'' Marks the New Nissan
TOKYO--Oct. 31, 2001--TOKYO MOTOR SHOW The dreary weather and dismal economy were no match for the Tokyo Motor Show. Visitors continue to pour in, and the surrounding restaurants are packed with patrons, even sales are not what they could be. There seems to be some influence of low consumption. Stunning ``design'' mark ... Continue reading
"Igniting Creative Energy" Challanges Students
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 1 -- The National Energy Foundation (NEF) has launched the "Igniting Creative Energy" challenge. The challenge is an educational competition designed to encourage students to learn more about energy and the environment. Students are asked to submit entries that reflect the competition theme "Igniti ... Continue reading
New Roadside Aid Program Announced in the Pittsburgh Area
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1 -- Road Rescue USA, a nationwide roadside assistance program giving stranded motorists access to over 16,000 garages, 35,000 tow trucks and 50,000 dedicated service personnel was unveiled today from its Pittsburgh office. Louis DiMaria, an auto repair specialist-manager residing in Cranberry Township ... Continue reading
Basic Basics Understanding Car Crashes 101
WARWICK, R.I., Nov. 1 -- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. That basic law of physics becomes a life and death situation as teenagers learn to drive. To help students connect theory with reality, MetLife Auto & Home is making the program "Understanding Car Crashes: It's Basic Physics" available ... Continue reading
Hands Off Buster! Universal Hands-Free Car Kits Available in Major Retail Outlets
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 31 -- As the first state law limiting cell phone use while driving goes into effect tomorrow in New York, Cellport Systems, Inc., a leading provider of automotive wireless communications technologies and products, reassured drivers of the availability of its Cellport 3000(TM) with Voice Command in ... Continue reading
Autocar Xpeditor ( Big Rig) Available At New Dealer Network
UNION CITY, Ind., Oct. 31 -- Autocar LLC is driving the Xpeditor out the door and onto the road with the creation of its dealer network. The company has signed agreements with Houston-based Lone Star Truck Center, the Oakland Truck Center of Oakland, Calif., Chicago Truck Center of Chicago, and General GMC & Volvo Truc ... Continue reading
Magna confirms signing agreement with BMW for the production of the BMW X3
AURORA, ON, Oct. 31 - Magna International Inc. confirmed today that, as previously announced by the BMW Group, the Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik ("SFT") unit of its Magna Steyr Group has signed a co-operation agreement covering the development and manufacture of the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle for the world market ... Continue reading
Dana Spicer Recieves Order To Supply Truck Parts Worth $600 Million
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 31 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has been selected by a major North American original- equipment manufacturer to supply torque management systems and complete structural solutions for a future pickup truck platform. The program, which is scheduled for launch as early as 2003, will encom ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Oct. 31 -- Exide Technologies announced today during the SEMA and AAPEX shows that it has renewed its worldwide licensing agreement to remain the sole automotive battery licensee of NASCAR®. With the agreement, Exide extends its title as the official battery of NASCAR through 2006. Exide Technologies is the g ... Continue reading
Nissan to Display Powerful Combination of Products at the 2001 SEMA Show; Vehicles Modified by Nissan as Well as a Handful of Aftermarket Partners LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Nissan today announced the following show cars for their display at the 2001 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Except where noted, all vehi ... Continue reading
Nissan to Sell High-Performance Aftermarket Parts for Nissan and Infiniti Vehicles. A Trend?
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced it will produce and market NISMO high-performance aftermarket parts for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in the U.S. market. NISMO parts, which will be available next fall, cater to Nissan enthusiasts and will offer a factory warranty. "We're excited to ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Unfolds Aftermarket Products Under Corteco Banner
World leader in automotive sealing adds premium gasket brand and now offers complete OEM-quality aftermarket product line LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 -- Freudenberg-NOK, the North American partner of the Freudenberg and NOK Group Companies, the world's largest supplier of original-equipment automotive gaskets and seals, today a ... Continue reading
GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Oct. 31 -- One of the most highly regarded drivers in NHRA hot-rod racing history -- the colorful, celebrated John Force -- has entered into a licensing agreement with Racing Champions , the company's president, Peter Henseler, announced today. Under terms of the agreement, two lines of collectible di ... Continue reading
The Safest and Deadliest Cars of All Time Announced by Insure.com
WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 31 -- Leading insurance Web site insure.com (http://www.insure.com) today released the identity of the five safest and four deadliest cars of all time. "Because motor vehicle fatalities are a leading cause of death in the United States, we hope that consumers will learn what makes a safe or d ... Continue reading
AutoZone Reports 7%-8% Quarter-to-Date Same Store Sales Growth
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 31 -- AutoZone, Inc. , announced today that quarter-to-date same store sales growth was in the 7% -8% range. For the same period, AutoZone has realized the gross margin and expense ratio improvements that were discussed in its most recent conference call. A replay of this call is available on AutoZ ... Continue reading
Jeeps For 20 Cents, Trucks For A Buck..It Can Happen
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 30 -- Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) Secretary-designate Kelly Powell Logan today announced that the state will auction 200 used state vehicles at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Commonwealth Garage, 2221 Forster St., Harrisburg. A variety of vehicles will be on the auction blo ... Continue reading
Volvo Truck New Safer Volvo FH12 With Intelligent Gearchange System and New High-Performance Engine
GOTHENBURG, Sweden--Nov 1, 2001--Volvo Truck Corporation is proud to present the third generation of its highly-successful FH12 model. The launch of the company's new flagship - the Volvo FH12 with the new 500 bhp engine and fully-automatic Volvo I-Shift gearchanging system - signals the start of a comprehensive produc ... Continue reading
Potent Performance Promised By Supercharged Freelander by Callaway
Showcases For Callaway's Advanced Vehicle Engineering Expertise LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 -- For the 2001 SEMA show, Callaway and Land Rover have teamed up to debut the "Freelander Supercharged-Performance by Callaway," an all-new concept that follows closely on the heels of the Freelander's U.S. introduction. The vibrant Azu ... Continue reading
Aluminum: The Material of Choice for Future Generation Cars?
HOUSTON--Oct. 31, 2001--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston, Texas). Aluminum manufacturers are challenging steel manufacturers' claims that steel and steel products alone can help automakers manufacture lighter weight vehicles. In this challenge, the alumi ... Continue reading
AMA ANNOUNCES 2002 AMA CROSSROADS RALLY
AMA ANNOUNCES 2002 AMA CROSSROADS RALLY PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The second annual American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Crossroads Rally will be held August 1 - 4, 2002 at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, Ohio. Located just 20 miles from AMA headquarters and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickering ... Continue reading
AMA DEFENDS TWO-STROKES AT EPA HEARING
AMA DEFENDS TWO-STROKES AT EPA HEARING PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- At a public hearing yesterday in Virginia, Ed Moreland, Vice President of Government Relations for the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), presented the Association's position on regulations proposed last month by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ... Continue reading
Third Place Finish Keeps Vickers in Championship Hunt
Third Place Finish Keeps Vickers in Championship Hunt Subject: Third Place Finish Keeps Vickers in Championship Hunt Third Place Finish Keeps Vickers in Championship Hunt Thomasville, NC - Brian Vickers and BLV Motorsports overcame an early race incident to keep their championship hopes alive this weekend after finishi ... Continue reading
Updated USAR 2002 Tentative Schedule (HuH?)
This schedule was updated on Friday, October 26, 2001. TS 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Tentative Schedule Date Day Track Location Division February 23 Saturday USA International Speedway Lakeland, FL Southern March 16 Saturday Five Flags Speedway Pensacola, FL Southern April 6 Saturday New Smyrna Speedway New Smyrna ... Continue reading
Team Credits Ifft With High Sammons Finish
CONCORD, NC - It's amazing the difference a week can make. Famed Winston Cup crew chief David Ifft had never even met Danny Sammons nor had he ever seen his USAR Hooters Pro Cup Ford Taurus a week before Saturday's 250 lap event at the Concord Motor Speedway. Yet his involvement with the team, in the event, produced a ... Continue reading
Home Boys From Central Florida, Drivers And Teams Looking for Victory at Grand-Am Finale in Daytona
Central Florida Drivers, Teams Looking for Victory at Grand-Am Finale in Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2001) -- Several Central Florida drivers and teams from both the Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series will look to score a victory this weekend in the Grand-Am Finale, part of the Manhe ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Cash Dividend
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 31, 2001--Westcorp , the diversified financial services company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, declared on Oct. 31, 2001, a cash dividend of $0.11 per share for shareholders of record as of Nov. 7, 2001 with a payable date of Nov. 27, 2001. ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2001
INDIANAPOLIS--Oct. 31, 2001--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, including further revaluation of its retained interest asset. During the past two quarters, management's objective has been to reposition UAC with the goal of enh ... Continue reading
First California Trial for Ford Explorer Roll-Over Stability Starts Tomorrow
BARSTOW, Calif.--Oct. 31, 2001--Opening statements begin tomorrow in the first trial in California focused solely on the instability of the Ford Explorer. The defective product lawsuit suit against Ford, which will be heard in Barstow Superior Court by Judge John Vander Feer, (BCV 04208) involves an Orange County coupl ... Continue reading
Watch Out Your Neighbor Is Staring-Philadelphia Traffic Court Unveils Citizen Hotline
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31 -- Administrative Judge Fortunato Perri announced today that Philadelphia Traffic Court has established a hotline for citizens to report individuals driving without a valid license or with suspended licenses.Perri stated that allowing unlicensed drivers to continue to drive is a threat to public s ... Continue reading
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