Dodge Rams See St. Louis as Gateway to Continued Success
EDITOR'S NOTE: Link to this story online at http://dcxracing.com/racing_dodge/archived_article.php?aID= 750 <<...OLE_Obj...>> CONTACT: Dave Elshoff Patrick Mason Dodge Motorsports Golin/Harris (248) 512-2690 p: (312) 729-4331 c: (773) 593-2044 DODGE RAMS SEE ST. LOUIS AS GATEWAY TO CONTINUED SUCCESS MADISON, Ill. (May ... Continue reading
Suzuki Posts Sales Gain in April; Flagship XL-7 SUV is on the Rise; Sales Build for the New Aerio
BREA, Calif., May 1 -- Suzuki's flagship, the XL-7 SUV, posted a 64-percent increase over April 2001 sales. The XL-7 notched 2,628 sales, boosting the Suzuki product line to 5,996 sales for the month -- a full one percentage point over last month."Sales showed an improvement in April," said Gary Anderson, vice presiden ... Continue reading
By Annabelle Frankl For 2002, Isuzu has added the good-looking Axiom to its line-up of SUVs. With sleek body styling and contouring, the Axiom’s distinctive shape – mine, oh so sexy, in Ebony Black – featuring a large front grill, tapered body profile, blacked-out windows and lots of chrome certainly ... Continue reading
So Far, No One Able to Reel in Marlin's Dodge
EDITOR'S NOTE: Link to this story online at http://dcxracing.com/racing_dodge/archived_article.php?aID= 749 <<...OLE_Obj...>> Weekend Preview Contact: Dave Elshoff, 248-512-2690 Ray Cooper, 803-466-9085 So Far, No One Able to Reel In Marlin's Dodge; Pressley, Musgrave Renew Rivalry in St. Louis RICHMOND, Va. (May 1, 20 ... Continue reading
Irwindale, CA, Apr. 27 - The biggest and most diverse racing night at Irwindale Speedway took place Saturday and a season-high 133 racing cars and trucks participated. The six-division show, presented by the Southern California Pipe Trades, attracted 5,320 fans for 315 laps of main event racing on the banked half and t ... Continue reading
Audi Posts Best April Sales - Record Year-To-Date
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported its best April sales with a total of 7,134 representing a 5.1 percent increase over April 2001 sales of 6,785. As a result of the strong sales month, Audi's year-to-date sales are 27,186 up 3.5 percent over 2001 when sales were 26,264. The award winning, all- ... Continue reading
Study: Mainstream Companies Like 'Rich' Online Ads
NEW YORK: Reuters reported that mainstream marketers are increasingly embracing the video- and animation-filled Web spots that serve as an alternative to traditional banner and pop-up ads on the Web, according to a new study. Nine of the top 10 video- and animation-filled Web spots, known as rich media ads, in the firs ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Records 12.9 Percent Best April and Year-to-Date Results in Company History
CYPRESS, Calif., May 1 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported April sales of 30,029 units, marking the best April in company history and a 12.9 percent gain over April sales in 2001. The record April pushed Mitsubishi Motors' total year-to-date sales up to 120,328 units, a 20 percent increase ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports Best April in History
GARDENA, Calif., May 1 -- Led by strong G35 sales, Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today reported its best April in history with sales of 7,741 units, a 60.8 percent increase versus April of last year.A key contributor to this record April was the new 2003 G35 sport sedan, which reported sa ... Continue reading
Nissan Division Reports April Sales; Altima Ends the Month With Best April Ever
CARSON, Calif., May 1 -- Bolstered by strong April sales of its award-winning Altima, the Nissan Division reported its seventh consecutive month of year over year increase with sales of 53,431, a 10.2 percent increase versus year ago levels. The Altima, recently named "Best Premium Mid-size Sedan" in Auto Pacific's Veh ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Reports Sales Up 3.4 Percent in April
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported sales of 30,216 new cars for the month of April compared to last year's figure of 29,226, an increase of 3.4 percent. For the year so far, Volkswagen is slightly ahead of last year's pace with a total year-to-date sales figure of 105,251 cars versus 200 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Continues Record Sales Pace; April Sales Set Another New Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 30,972 vehicles for the month of April, setting another new sales record for the month. "Hyundai sales were up nearly 19 percent over last April," said Robert Cosmai, vice-president of sales for Hyundai Motor America. "This marks our 15th ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Announces April sales for North America
IRVINE, Calif., May 1 The S60 remains a strong performer for Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) with sales 24.3% ahead of last year, but overall sales were sluggish for April, the company reported. The 10,069 units sold in the United States and Canada during the month, represents a 7.7% decline compared with Apri ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Sales Results for April
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of all-wheel drive crossover vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today sales figures for April. Subaru recorded a total of 14,155 units for the month. Sales remained the same as 2001 totals for the same period.Subaru Impreza achieved ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Records Sales of 18,476 for April 2002 Best April Ever
MONTVALE, N.J., May 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported record sales of 18,476 new vehicles during the month of April 2002, an 11.7 percent increase over April 2001. The month represents the highest April retail sales ever in MBUSA history. Year-to-date sales of 68,694 demonstrated an 8 percent increase versus the ... Continue reading
Second Month of MINI Sales Sees More Delighted Customers
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 -- MINI USA reported its first full month of retail sales in April with 1,559 cars being delivered to customers. The figure comprised 1477 MINI Coopers and 82 MINI Cooper S'. Availability of the MINI Cooper S will increase as production ramps up in the coming weeks. Sales this month have tru ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. April Sales Increase of Three Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 /Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 200,421 units in April 2002, compared to 187,119 in April 2001, an increase of three percent."Having just announced a first quarter operating profit of $111 million, and with April sales being up three percent, we have every reason to be pleased with our ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Best Month Ever in U.S.; April Sales Jump 20 Percent;- See New 7 Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 -- BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported year-to-date sales of 78,386 vehicles, an increase of 17.4 percent over the 66,776 vehicles sold the first four months of 2001. April was the best month ever recorded in the U.S. as the BMW Group reported phenomenal sales of 23,994, a 20 p ... Continue reading
Kia Strong Sales Continue; April Sales Up 27 Percent
IRVINE, Calif., May 1 -- Record-breaking sales performances continue at Kia. In April, the company sold 20,366 vehicles, outpacing last April's total by 27 percent. Kia's year-to-date sales of 75,927 vehicles are up 26 percent versus the first quarter of last year."April was a great month, but we could have done even b ... Continue reading
Strong Saab 9-5 Sales Boost Saab Cars USA's April Sales 32 Percent Over 2001
NORCROSS, Ga., May 1 -- The restyled 2002 Saab 9-5 Sedan and SportWagon outpaced April 2001 sales by 46 and 54 percent respectively to push Saab Cars USA monthly sales to 3,437 units. This performance brought the Swedish manufacturer's U.S. year-to-date sales to 12,575 vehicles, up 20 percent over last year. The Saab 9 ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, May 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States, today announced U.S. retail sales for April totaled 1980 cars, a 17 percent decrease over the same period last year. However, Porsche 911 sales continue to be strong. April was the second be ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 1 U.S. customers purchased or leased 307,061 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in April, down 7.4 percent compared with a year ago.Sales to retail customers in April equaled year ago levels, but sales to fleet customers declined 24 percent compared w ... Continue reading
AIADA Asks, 'Did You Know These Vehicles Are Made In The U.S.A.- By Good Old American Labor
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) released the 2002 edition of the poster series entitled "Did You Know These Vehicle Are Made In The U.S.A.?" demonstrating the continued globalization of the automobile industry. More than 30 international nameplate vehicles are now ... Continue reading
Last Chrysler Prowler to be Auctioned at Christie's Auction House On May 18 in New York
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 - The last Chrysler Prowler to roll off the assembly line is leaving the hot rod stage in style.On May 18, the last and most unique Prowler ever built -- complete with a time capsule that contains rare Prowler memorabilia including signed, original styling sketches and other unique Prowler it ... Continue reading
Uncle Miltie Dies, Now Texaco Service Stations are being converted to Shell stations
<p> Editors Note: Are you are old enough to remember these words..."We are the men from Texaco we work from Maine to Mexico..." HOUSTON, May 1 -- Shell Oil Products U.S. today began its planned conversion of Texaco branded service stations nationwide to the Shell brand, signaling the start of the largest retail re-bran ... Continue reading
Hey teach Wanna Buy A Ford? Have we got a deal for you...
Ford Motor Company Announces Special Rebate For Educators in the Month of May CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1 -- The month of May 2002 has been designated Teacher Appreciation Month by Governor Michael S. Easley of North Carolina. Also recognizing the exemplary commitment of teachers in the State, Ford Motor Company, in conjunc ... Continue reading
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company (Soon to be Shell) Has Good First Quarter
HOUSTON, May 1 Pennzoil-Quaker State Company today announced first quarter 2002 net income of $21.0 million, or 26 cents per share, versus net income of $8.3 million or 11 cents per share a year ago. First quarter 2002 net income reflects a combination of improved marketplace factors, normalized motor oil margins and s ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 1 Reuters reported tha car and truck shoppers gave a boost to U.S. automakers in April, as the industry reported a 3 percent increase in monthly sales on Wednesday amid a healthy economy, a flurry of incentives and new models. April's sales hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of about 17.4 million vehicl ... Continue reading
Acura Sets All-Time April Sales Record; MDX and RL Post Double Digit Increases
TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Fueled by strong sales of the MDX luxury SUV and the all-new RSX sports coupe, Acura posted record April sales of 14,203, a 6.4 percent increase compared to the previous record of 12,815 set last year, Acura announced today.MDX sales of 3,486 shattered the previous record of 2,852 set in Apri ... Continue reading
Ford Canada car and truck sales increase 3.6% in April
OAKVILLE, ON, May 1 /CNW/ - Consumers in Canada purchased 23,895 new Ford and Lincoln vehicles in April, a 3.6 per cent increase from the same month last year. Truck sales jumped 4.1 per cent to 16,517 units and car sales were up 2.3 per cent to 7,378 units."Consumer confidence in Canada is holding firm and we're seein ... Continue reading
Toyota Records Best-Ever April Sales for the Sixth Consecutive Year
TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Following the best-ever first quarter sales in its history, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever April sales of 147,334 vehicles, an increase of 0.3 percent over last year's record-setting month, and the company's sixth consecutive best-ever April."Consumers contin ... Continue reading
American Honda Total Vehicle Sales Set New April Record; Light Trucks Push Sales to Record Territory
TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- American Honda posted record April sales of 101,847 vehicles, an increase of 1.1 percent, according to figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Light trucks continue to lead the way as sales rose 15.5 percent, to 29,279 vehicles. The Honda Odyssey minivan, CR-V sport utility an ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 1, 2002--The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.21 per share, payable on June 1, 2002 to shareowners of record at the close of business on May 17, 2002. Carlisle is a diversified global manufacturing company serving the transportation, c ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Whatever Happened to the Station Wagon?
-- For many a growing family in the sixties and seventies, the station wagon was the ultimate symbol of suburbia. Of course, the baby boomers who rode in the wayback swore they'd never drive a station wagon. But that may be changing... Don't be surprised to hear the words "sexy" and "station wagon" in the same sentence ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--May 1, 2002-- -------------------------------------------------- Whatever Happened to the Station Wagon? For many a growing family in the sixties and seventies, the station wagon was the ultimate symbol of suburbia. Of course, the baby boomers who rode in the wayback swore they'd never drive a station wagon. ... Continue reading
NHRA Atlanta: Tom Hammonds to Appear on Thursday's RPM2Night
(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 J2Racing@aol.com TOM HAMMONDS TO APPEAR ON THURSDAY'S RPM2NIGHT Winnebago Cavalier driver is featured guest during NHRA Week on ESPN2's popular motorsports show Crestview, Fla., May 1, ... Continue reading
GM Sales Results For April - Up 13%
FOR RELEASE: May 1, 2002 GM Revises Second-Quarter Schedule Total April Sales Up 13 Percent, Retail Sales Up 15 Percent Retail Sales Up 7 Percent For The YearTruck Sales Up 24 Percent, Retail Truck Sales Up 29 PercentGM Trucks And Utilities Continue To Set Industry Benchmark DETROIT -- General Motors dealers sold 422,0 ... Continue reading
Mirenco Partnership With NNSA Leads To Successful Product Development
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--April 26, 2002--Through an ongoing technology development partnership with the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Kansas City Plant, Mirenco's (OTCBB:MREO) primary product DriverMax has been dramatically improved. The production cost is now 90 percent less and 30 percent smaller than the ... Continue reading
FYI: Hampton, Virginia Teams Up With Frost Motorsports The attached news release highlights specific info on the City of Hampton, Virginia's Economic Development Department's latest initiative in the motorsports industry. Thank you in advance for your consideration of the attached article. ... Continue reading
<<CALIFORNIA qualirfying page 1.doc>> <<...OLE_Obj...>> j Friday, April 26, 2002 Ray Cooper California Speedway Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 NAPA Auto Parts 500 Qualifying. JEREMY MAYFIELD (No. 19 Dodge Dealers Dodge Intrepid R/T) "We made some changes before qualifying, and we defini ... Continue reading
40 and 41 California Speedway qualifiying report
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2002 STERLING MARLIN / JIMMY SPENCER CHIP GANASSI RACING WITH FELIX SABATES NAPA AUTO PARTS 500 QUALIFYING RESULTS FONTANA, Calif. (April 26, 2002) - The No. 40 Coors Light and No. 41 Target teams of Chip ... Continue reading
Friday results from Chicago, Route 66 Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, JOLIET, ILL. Friday, April 26, 2002 GLENDALE HEIGHTS RESIDENT WHITE LEADS QUALIFYING AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, Ill. - In the first rounds of qualifying at the Route 66 Season Opener, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag R ... Continue reading
FW: Monte Carlo Qualifying Notes - California, April 26
TEAM MONTE CARLO Contact: Nancy Wager NAPA Auto Parts 500 Qualifying nmwager@aol.com Friday, April 26, 2002 GM Racing Communications California Speedway (727) 784-8465 Page 1 Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo (qualified 4th): "Chad Knaus (crew chief) has just given us such great racecars. They brought ... Continue reading
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY VOICE TABBED BY CART TO BE THE VOICE OF CHAMP CAR RACING
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY “VOICE” TABBED BY CART TO BE THE VOICE OF CHAMP CAR RACING Irwindale, Calif. - - Bruce Flanders, for four years now the voice of Irwindale Speedway, has been announced as the first-ever Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) official traveling track announcer. “But I'm only out of town for 10 Ir ... Continue reading
New Turbocharger Test Facility Available To Manufacturers and Original Equipment Manufacturers, OEMs
SAN ANTONIO--April 26, 2002--Southwest Research Institute(tm) (SwRI(tm)) has designed and built a new facility for testing complete turbochargers and turbocharger turbine and compressor components as used on gasoline, diesel, or natural gas engines. Testing services were first offered in March 2002. "The turbocharger t ... Continue reading
SEMA Media Release: More Than 16,000 Sport Compact Car Fans Attend 2002 SEMA International Auto Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 MORE THAN 16,000 SPORT COMPACT CAR FANS ATTEND 2002 SEMA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (April 26, 2002) - More than 16,000 people filled the aisles of last weekend's 2002 SEMA International Auto Salon ... Continue reading
SEMA Media Release: NASCAR's Kenny Wallace Joins SEMA D.C. Rally Celebrity Roster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 NASCAR'S KENNY WALLACE JOINS SEMA D.C. RALLY CELEBRITY ROSTER DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (April 26, 2002) - Kenny Wallace, race driver in both NASCAR Busch and Winston Cup competitions this season, will attend the SEMA Was ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Motegi Saturday Race
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Bridgestone Potenza 500 - Race Notes/Quotes - Saturday, April 27, 2002 Twin Ring Motegi - Motegi-machi, Haga-gun, Japan - 1.5-Mile Oval Round 3 of 20 on the 2002 CART FedEx Champio ... Continue reading
FW: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Spanish GP - Qualifying
---------- From: BMW WilliamsF1 Team <HHientzsch@aol.com> To: Judy Stropus <jstropus@earthlink.net> Subject: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Spanish GP - Qualifying Date: Sat, Apr 27, 2002, 9:55 AM Spanish Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 27th April 2002 Weather: 21ƒC Air, 21ƒC Track Both the drivers of the BMW WilliamsF1 Team, Ralf Sc ... Continue reading
2002 Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying
Honda F1 Press Information 27 April 2002 HONDA TO START FROM ROW SIX IN BARCELONA Fisichella and Panis qualify 12th and 13th for Spanish Grand Prix ------------------------------------------------ Honda-powered driver Giancarlo Fisichella (DHL Jordan Honda) qualified on row six of the grid for tomorrow’s Spanish Gran ... Continue reading
CLARENDON, Jamaica--April 27, 2002--Alcoa Levy on Bauxite Removed; Investment Will Significantly Reduce Costs at Facility Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) -- a global alliance between Alcoa Inc. and WMC, Ltd. -- and the Government of Jamaica today announced that they have reached an agreement to invest $115 mil ... Continue reading
FW: B'Fast Club at Fontana - J.Johnson, April 27
TEAM MONTE CARLO Contact: Nancy Wager Winston Breakfast Club - Jimmie Johnson nmwager@aol.com Saturday, April 27, 2002 GM Racing Communications California Speedway (727) 784-8465 Page 1 Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Hendrick Motorsports and point-leader in the Raybestos Rookie of ... Continue reading
Saturday from Route 66 Raceway NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, JOLIET, ILL. Saturday, April 27, 2002 NHRA RACERS CAN'T OUTRUN MOTHER NATURE JOLIET, Ill. - Qualifying was cut short today at the Route 66 Season Opener, a round of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Competitors in Su ... Continue reading
-- When it comes to optimism over the nation's financial future and its effect on personal spending, higher credit-risk consumers share the same economic outlook and attitude toward personal spending as most other Americans, a new study disclosed today. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream. ... Continue reading
AMA Supercuts Superbike Challenge Fact Sheet
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 AMA Supercuts Superbike Challenge Fact Sheet, May 3-5 What: Sears Point Raceway will host the top motorcycle pavement road-racers in the country May 3-5 for the AMA Supercuts Superbike Challenge, featuring the Chevy Trucks Superbike Championship Series. Th ... Continue reading
Study Shows Higher Credit-risk Consumers Share Same Financial Optimism as Average Consumers
Asset Caption: Recession Has Same Impact on All Consumers; Credit Status is Irrelevant Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & body textAsset Description: Text file containing headline & body text Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: G ... Continue reading
KEM New Interactive Web Site Offers Online Parts Ordering
FAIR LAWN, N.J.--April 30, 2002--With the proliferation in recent years of automobile manufacturers, brands and models, a logical by-product has been an exponential increase in the number of unique parts on the market. This can make it difficult for aftermarket auto parts jobbers to keep inventories balanced with deman ... Continue reading
Warn Industries Introduces 1700- and 4700-Pound Capacity Winches
CLACKAMAS, Ore.--May 1, 2002--Targeted at consumers who need powerful tools to help them in their work, Warn Industries announced today the release of WARN(R) Works(TM), the company's new line of utility winches, with the line's first two winches. WARN Works(TM) 1700 and WARN Works(TM) 4700 will help users pull, haul a ... Continue reading
Debt Rating For General Motors Group of Companies
Press Release: General Motors Group of Companies Date of Release: Apr 30, 2002 Confirms at "A" & R-1 (low), L.T. Trend Remains Negative Kam Hon, David Schroeder / 416-593-5577 ext.2243, ext.2232 / e-mail: khon@dbrs.com DBRS is confirming the above ratings based on the ultimate parent General Motors Corporation ("GM" or ... Continue reading
Record All-Terrain Vehicle Sales In U.S.
MILFORD, Iowa--April 30, 2002-- Cycle Country States Strong ATV Sales Trend Has Continued Over Nine Of The Last Ten Years Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB: CYCY), the recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of custom-fitting accessories for the utility all-terrain vehicle (ATV), announced today tha ... Continue reading
Contest: Most Humorous Vanity Plate
CONTEST SEEKS MOST HUM-R-US VANITY PLATE 'Tonight Show' Writers Will Judge A nationwide search for the most humorous vanity license plate is being conducted by Eagle One, a leading marketer of premium automotive appearance care products. The contest coincides with the 65th anniversary of personalized license plates. Th ... Continue reading
Ballard's Ecostar 80 V Electric Drive System Is Set To Power Ground Support Equipment
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--April 30, 2002-- The Electric Drives Group, part of Ballard Power Systems' Electric Drives & Power Conversion Division (formally Ecostar Electric Drive Systems), is launching its first new product since becoming part of Ballard. Ballard has begun taking orders for the Ecostar(TM) 80 V elect ... Continue reading
Woodside Second in Southwest Series Points Following Stockton 99 Race
Contacts: Barbara Evans, Evans MMPR 818/832-7649 704/662-9724 818/404-5770 (cell) evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOODSIDE SECOND IN SOUTHWEST SERIES POINTS FOLLOWING STOCKTON 99 RACE April 29, 2002 (Saugus, Calif.) - Sean Woodside has overtaken second place in the Featherlite Southwest Series, NASCAR Tou ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--April 30, 2002--The Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission declared AirCheckTexas, a new clean air program, ready for its May 1 launch. The program is expected to reduce more than 66 tons of ozone-forming oxides of nitrogen (NOx) per day in the Houston and Da ... Continue reading
California Civic Leader Re-Elected AAA Chairman
CHICAGO--April 30, 2002--Robert J. Cardoza, California business and community leader and former banking executive, has been re-elected chairman of the AAA Board of Directors at the AAA Annual Meeting here today. Approximately 900 delegates and club officials, representing the federation's 80 affiliated clubs in the Uni ... Continue reading
EARLY ALERT FOR MAY 9: THIS WILL BE A VERY IMPORTANT PRESENTATION
MEDIA ALERT IRWINDALE POLICE CHIEF JOSEPH DeLADURANTEY,& NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION PACIFIC DIVISION DIRECTOR, CHARLIE NEILSON JOIN IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY VICE PRESIDENT, ROBERT DeFAZIO TO INVITE THE MEDIA TO THE NEW IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP - 605 FREEWAY AT 13300 E. LIVE OAK AVENUE, IRWINDALE, CALIF. (626) 358-1100. 3:00 PM ... Continue reading
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--April 30, 2002--Fairchild Semiconductor International , one of the largest global suppliers of high performance power products for multiple end markets, announced today that senior executives will speak at six leading financial conferences to be held over the coming weeks. At these conferences, F ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--April 30, 2002-- Carsmart.com Takes One Woman's Grass Roots `Pledge' Campaign National; Goal Is to Prompt Americans to Reconsider Unsafe Neighborhood Driving Habits According to a recent Autobytel Inc. survey (see note), the solid majority (66.7%) of respondents generally driv ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--April 30, 2002-- Carsmart.com Takes One Woman's Grass Roots `Pledge' Campaign National; Goal Is to Prompt Americans to Reconsider Unsafe Neighborhood Driving Habits According to a recent Autobytel Inc. survey (see note), the solid majority (66.7%) of respondents generally driv ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--April 30, 2002-- Carsmart.com Takes One Woman's Grass Roots `Pledge' Campaign National; Goal Is to Prompt Americans to Reconsider Unsafe Neighborhood Driving Habits According to a recent Autobytel Inc. survey (see note), the solid majority (66.7%) of respondents generally driv ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued April 30, 2002 3:37:00 PM ET Federal-Mogul Technical Education Centers Recertified To Industry's Most Prestigious Automotive Training Standard Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/04-30-2002/000171791 ... Continue reading
KleenAir Completes Carbon Cloth Technologies Acquisition
IRVINE, Calif.--April 30, 2002--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR), announced that it has completed the acquisition of Carbon Cloth Technologies Inc.(CCT) a leading supplier of thermal management systems for the automotive exhaust industry. Terms of the acquisition were a tax free exchange of shares with KleenAir acqui ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Mass.--April 30, 2002-- MSL , a full-service global electronics manufacturing services and supply chain (EMS) company, today released its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2002. Revenues for the quarter were $215 million, a sequential decrease of 21% compared to the fourth quarter of 2001, as a result of ... Continue reading
-- In an effort to improve Americans' unsafe neighborhood driving habits, online car buying and information site Carsmart.com is taking a North Carolina woman's grass roots Take The Pledge campaign national. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?5826 This multim ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Stock Dividend; Cash Dividend
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 30, 2002--PACCAR Inc's Board of Directors today declared a 50 percent stock dividend of the Company's common stock (i.e., one additional share for each two shares held). The new shares will be issued on May 28, 2002, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2002. "PACCAR has ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Stronger First Quarter 2002 Results
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 30, 2002--"PACCAR Inc reported higher net income for the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period a year ago," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. Net income of $47.2 million ($.61 per share diluted) increased 7 percent from the $44.3 million ($.58 per share dilute ... Continue reading
DALLAS--April 30, 2002--Probex Corp. (AMEX:PRB), an energy technology company, today reported revenues for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2002, of approximately $2.5 million, compared with revenues of approximately $4.1 million for the same period a year earlier. The net loss for the second fiscal quarter wa ... Continue reading
puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement With North American Bus Industries
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.--April 30, 2002-- puraDYN By-Pass Oil Filtration Products to be Available At All North American Transit Properties puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. (AMEX:PFT), the global by-pass oil filtration system company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with North American Bus Industries, Inc. ( ... Continue reading
NORTHFIELD, Minn.--April 30, 2002--Sheldahl Inc. announced today that it had filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota. The Company said it intends to reorganize by selling substantially all of its assets under a Section 363 sale pursuant to th ... Continue reading
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--April 30, 2002--Transpro, Inc. today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002. "We are pleased to report operating income of $0.9 million for the first quarter of 2002 versus a loss of $3.3 million a year ago. These results exceeded our previously provided guidance which indicated ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces First Quarter Financial Results and One Acquisition
INDIANAPOLIS--April 30, 2002--FinishMaster, Inc. , the leading national independent distributor of automotive paints and related accessories, reported today net income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2002 was $3,124,000, or $0.40 per share, compared to net income of $839,000, or $0.11 per share in the prior year ... Continue reading
"Inside Racing" Hosts Indy 500 Kick-Off Party 5/1
MARK DISMORE, PAUL PAGE and A Special Appearance By The World-Famous "GORDON PIPERS" Bagpipe Band on "INSIDE RACING" 5/1; Show Available LIVE ON THE INTERNET! Below you will find a release on this week's guest lineup for the "Inside Racing" Radio Show. If you would like to be removed from this e-mail list, or are recei ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Completes $30 Million Equity Financing Round
MELVILLE, N.Y.--April 30, 2002--DealerTrack Holdings, Inc., the leading technology services company enabling finance transactions between automobile dealers and lenders, has raised over $30 million in additional equity financing. This significant investment round indicates strong investor support for DealerTrack's mult ... Continue reading
MAY 4 SUPER-SHOW AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY:JANI-KING SUPER LATE MODELS BACK FOR MORE
MAY 4 SUPER-SHOW AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY: JANI-KING SUPER LATE MODELS BACK FOR MORE Fun Cinco De Mayo Celebration Scheduled For Saturday! Irwindale, Calif. - - As if last week's 75-lap Jani-King Super Late Model race wasn't exciting enough, the high-powered top-of-the line NASCAR series racers will be back for more on th ... Continue reading
RICKY RUDD SET TO TIE "IRON MAN" RECORD IN RICHMOND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Steve Post or Jeremy Troiano, Performance PR Plus, (704) 333-2828 or pprplus28@aol.com RICKY RUDD SET TO TIE "IRON MAN" RECORD IN RICHMOND RICHMOND, Va. - NASCAR has seen a lot of changes since the running of the first race of the 1981 season at Riverside International Raceway. Drive ... Continue reading
Seat Belts No Longer an ``Option''; New, Patented Invention Saves Lives
SAN FRANCISCO--April 30, 2002--CarSafe, the brain-child of independent inventor Lynthia Muller may soon make those "Buckle-Up!" signs on the interstate obsolete. CarSafe is a locking device housed within the gearshift that prevents an automobile's gears from being moved out of the Park/Neutral position. When the seatbe ... Continue reading
From The Horses Mouth: Terry Labonte And Jim Long Talk Richmond
Terry Labonte, driver of No. 5 Kellogg's Chevrolet Monte Carlo Jim Long, No. 5 Crew Chief Labonte's stats: Two top-10 finishes this year, currently 15th in points, three career wins in Richmond. LABONTE: ON TESTING AT RICHMOND AND THIS WEEKEND: "I think everybody who has tested at Richmond is a little concerned. Right ... Continue reading
Chad Knaus Wins "IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week" Honors
<<...OLE_Obj... NEWS RELEASE Contact: Chris Connington Dane Roth VP - Marketing, IRWIN Golin/Harris International (847) 478-1090 (312) 729-4362 chrisco@americantool.com droth@golinharris.com In a Day of Firsts, No. 48 Crew Chief Chad Knaus Takes Home IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors VERNON HILLS, Ill., April 30, 200 ... Continue reading
New Incentives Make Buying A GM Car or Truck :As Simple As 1-2-3
FOR RELEASE: April 30, 2002 Detroit-- General Motors Corp. today announced its new retail marketing program that will make purchasing a vehicle as simple as "1-2-3." GM will offer $1,000, $2,000 or $3,000 customer cash or APR financing rates of 1.9/2.9/3.9% (36/48/60 months) to qualified buyers on the purchase of all n ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING MOURNS THE PASSING OF ITS FOUNDER LOS ALTOS HILLS, Calif. (April 29, 2002) - Bob Dorricott, one of most respected names in North American formula-style, open-wheel racing and two-time Dayton Indy Lights Championship team owner, passed ... Continue reading
GORDON LOOKS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE TRIP TO VICTORY LANE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com GORDON LOOKS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE TRIP TO VICTORY LANE RICHMOND, Va. - Jeff Gordon has visited victory lane numerous times during his 10-year NASCAR Winston Cup career â“ but never as a 16th-place finisher. T ... Continue reading
HUMMER endorses Nitra Technology for H2 Launch
SEATTLE--May 1, 2002--As part of the launch of the 2003 HUMMER H2 in the United States this summer, General Motors' HUMMER division has endorsed The Cobalt Group as its preferred e-business technology partner to develop the first integrated HUMMER dealer Internet marketing program. Cobalt will provide sophisticated e-b ... Continue reading
"SenseAble driving" Wins Award For GM
FOR RELEASE: May 1, 2002 Warren, Mich. - General Motors received national recognition from the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America for its three-year, multi-million dollar education effort "SenseAble driving." The award was presented Tuesday at the society’s annual conference and exposition in Lon ... Continue reading
Copart Opens in Tucson, Arizona
BENICIA, Calif.--May 1, 2002--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has opened a second auction facility to serve the state of Arizona in Tucson. With the addition of this 15-acre green-field facility Copart now has 90 locations in 40 states. "The new Arizona location is in the southern section of Tucson next to Interst ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--May 1, 2002--Diodes Incorporated , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, primarily to the communications, computing, industrial, consumer electronics and automotive markets, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2002 ended ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 1, 2002--International Rectifier, IR(R) , introduces the industry's first Q101-qualified, dual HEXFET(R) MOSFETs in the SO-8 package rated for repetitive avalanche up to a maximum junction temperature of 175 degrees Celsius. The new devices save up to 70% space and deliver improved ruggedness co ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas--May 1, 2002-- Matsushita Avionics Systems deploys Microtune's tuners to enable in-flight movies, games, airline schedules, news and Internet downloads for passengers Microtune(TM), Inc. today announced that it is shipping its radio frequency (RF) tuner to Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) to e ... Continue reading
BMW Virtual Sales Centers To Be Deployed At Dealerships
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--May 1, 2002--BMW was recently awarded the coveted Gold Outstanding Merchandising Award (OMA) from the Point of Purchasing Advertising Institute, one of its highest honors, for its interactive Virtual Sales Center. Designed to build sales and reinforce its brand in dealer showrooms, BMW is deployin ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus to Expand Into Texas
MASON, Ohio--May 1, 2002--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTC BB: PUPS), a leading retailer and franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today that it has entered into a franchise agreement to open a franchise store in the Houston, Texas market. Sean Fitzgerald, Vice President, stated ... Continue reading
Automotive Telematics: And You Thought Cell Phones Were Cool
--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)-- For years, movies and television programs have highlighted the concept of receiving information in automobiles via high-tech computer gadgets -- from James Bond's cars to Batman's Batmobile and even George Jetson's 21st century vehicle. The creative Hollywood idea of staying in touch while ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Reports a 139% Increase in Net Income
DETROIT--May 1, 2002-- Revenues Increased 19% to $1.6 Billion Same Store Retail Revenues Increased 6.4% Twelfth Consecutive Quarter of Same Store Revenue Growth United Auto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced record results for first quarter 2002. First quarter revenues increased ... Continue reading
Hey Off Roaders And Hikers : Urban Peaks of Northern California
COSTA MESA, Calif.--May 1, 2002--WESTWAYS readers take in the views of San Francisco -- not from the famous Top of the Mark, but from Montana Mountain and Mount Tamalpais. The magazine's May/June cover story features the Bay Area's urban mountains, where hikers can take in wildflowers and endangered butterflies, striki ... Continue reading
NHRA: Atlanta race represents unfinished business for Team Amato
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Atlanta race represents unfinished business for Team Amato ATLANTA (May 1) – One year ago, Top Fuel driver Darrell Russell, the handpicked successor to NHRA legend Joe Amato, appeared to have the title of the Southern Nationals at hand. After plowing throu ... Continue reading
Kyle Petty and Sterling Marlin Talk NASCAR Richmond
<<...OLE_Obj...>> <<...OLE_Obj...>> Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Ray Cooper Richmond International Raceway Golin/Harris International Dodge Advance notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 KYLE PETTY (No. 45 Sprint Dodge Intrepid R/T) NOTE: Petty, a 41-year-old driver from Randleman, N.C., has moved from 38th to a share of 21st place ... Continue reading
New Auto Dealer Desktop Inventory Management Software
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 1, 2002-- Chrome Inventory Everywhere Gives Dealers Control Over Where, When and What Inventory is Shown Online and in Print Chrome Systems Corporation, a leading provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions released a new inventory management system today, Chrome Inv ... Continue reading
Doran Enterprises Daytona Prototype Chassis Designs Approved for Construction
Doran Enterprises Daytona Prototype Chassis Designs Approved for Construction DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 1, 2002) -- Daytona Prototypes Project Manager Mark Raffauf announced today that Grand American Road Racing has approved chassis designs from Doran Enterprises for the Daytona Prototypes, the Rolex Sports Car Series p ... Continue reading
Bill Elliott - Richmond Preview
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 BILL ELLIOTT NO. 9 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T RICHMOND PREVIEW RICHMOND TEST AND KEYS TO WINNING The key to getting around Richmond is the same as at any track. Track position is everything. We saw that last week. You also have to stay out of trouble. ... Continue reading
Jeremy Mayfield - Richmond Preview
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 JEREMY MAYFIELD NO. 19 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T RICHMOND PREVIEW GETTING AROUND RICHMOND Richmond is kind of a place where I've been good and I've been bad and everything in between. I like Richmond because it's a night race. Everyone seems to like racing un ... Continue reading
AAA SaysRed-Light Cameras Should Not Replace Sound Traffic Engineering
CHICAGO--May 1, 2002--AAA recommended today that local jurisdictions considering red-light cameras should first apply all practical traffic engineering countermeasures. While recognizing the dangers of the alarming increase of crashes due to red-light running, delegates to the AAA Annual Meeting, celebrating the associ ... Continue reading
AutoTrader To generate leads For Autobytel
IRVINE, Calif.--May 1, 2002--Autobytel Inc. , the Internet's largest new car buying program, today announced an agreement making Autobytel's Autoweb.com the exclusive third-party online new car buying service offered by AutoTrader.com, the Internet's largest auto classifieds marketplace. Through this agreement, AutoTra ... Continue reading
Microvision Continues Work on Next-Generation Automotive Displays with European Auto Maker
BOTHELL, Wash.--May 1, 2002--Microvision , the leader in light-scanning technologies, today announced that, following the recent delivery of prototype systems to a leading European automobile manufacturer, it has been awarded a new contract to continue development of next-generation automotive display products based on ... Continue reading
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