Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call
STAMFORD, Conn.--July 1, 2002--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, today announced that it will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on July 25, 2002. Senior management, including Kenneth B. Gilman, President and CEO, and Thomas F. Gilman, Se ... Continue reading
Toyota Offers Fuel-Saving Tips for Texas Drivers
DALLAS, July 1 -- With gasoline prices still high, Toyota offers these fuel-saving tips for Texas drivers for the July 4th holiday: -- Control vehicle and engine speed -- The difference between driving 55 mph and 65 mph is approximately one mile per gallon of fuel. -- Use cruise control -- Average drivers using cruise ... Continue reading
Hello Everyone, Please use this corrected version of the kil Kare pre-race story.....I usually cut and paste my contact information and this time I accidently copied the title of another release and pasted it....it had Salem Speedway and should read Kil-Kare....anyway here is the corrected version.... Sorry for the con ... Continue reading
Mercury Marauder Rockets Up Sales Charts - Even Before It Goes on Sale
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 The all-new 2003 Mercury Marauder is off to a high-speed start, as more than 5,200 vehicles were pre-sold to customers prior to the first vehicle being delivered to dealers' showrooms. Today marked the official first day of sales for the car, but the excitement started with the unveiling of the M ... Continue reading
Yahoo! AAA Texas Says Holiday Travel Up -- Gas Prices Down for Independence Day
HOUSTON--July 1, 2002--Lower prices at the pumps mean more people will be traveling this Fourth of July holiday. Nearly 37 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day, that's up about one percent from slightly more than 36 million last year. About 32 million people are expe ... Continue reading
Fireworks at HMS on Wed., July 3rd (i1)
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE For Immediate Release Fireworks and Racing at Hardeeville Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 3rd HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (July 1, 2002) - On Wednesday night, July 3rd, there will be plenty of fireworks both on and off the track at the Hardeeville Motor Speedway. Coastal Empire and Lowcountr ... Continue reading
Daytona International Speedway Offers Race Fans the Perfect Fourth of July
EDITORS NOTE: Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com *********************************************************** * Daytona International Speedway Offers Race Fans the Perfect Fourth of July DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 1, ... Continue reading
Last Z3 roadster rolls off line at BMW Manufacturing
July 1, 2002 The last Z3 roadster was produced today at BMW Manufacturing Corp., marking the first model changeover for the 10-year-old factory. The 6-cylinder engine Sepia Metallic roadster with Arizona Sun leather interior rolled off the production line at 12:34 p.m. June 28, 2002. The roadster will remain at the pla ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, July 1 -- Navistar International Corp., a major maker of diesel engines that is contracted to supply a new line of V-8 and V-6, low emission-type powerplants to Ford Motor Co. for use in the assembly of Ford trucks and sport utility-type vehicles, assigned a second team of designers to create V-6 engine protot ... Continue reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 1 -- Swedish rallycross racer Per Eklund piloted the most powerful modified Saab ever -- an all-wheel- drive 750-hp Saab 9-3 Viggen -- to victory in the Unlimited Class. Eklund clocked the second fastest overall time of the day in the 80th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ... Continue reading
New Z4 Roadster Sets New Standards in Power and Safety
SPARTANBURG, S.C., July 1 -- The new BMW Z4 roadster, which will be built at BMW Manufacturing Corp. in Upstate South Carolina, will be presented for the first time at the Paris Motor Show in late September. The Z4 is powerful and sporting in its design and looks, it offers extremely precise and safe handling, and ther ... Continue reading
CASCAR - Cayuga Results & Summary
For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / July 1, 2002 Kenseth wins Canada Day Shootout NASCAR's winningest driver wins with late pass on CASCAR's best HAMILTON, ON - Prior to Sunday's 'Canada Day Shootout, presented by Dodge' at Cayuga Speedway, many wondered how quickly the visitin ... Continue reading
No offers yet for whole of TRW auto parts
NEW YORK, July 1 Reuters reported that more than one bidder has offered to buy up to 20 percent of the auto parts business of TRW Inc., and the offers will be handed over to Northrop Grumman Corp., which has agreed to acquire TRW, sources familiar with the situation said on Monday. TRW , a defense and auto parts compan ... Continue reading
NADA Safety Tips- You're Ready to Hit the Road This Summer ... But is Your Car?
MCLEAN, Va., July 1 -- A well-maintained car can keep your summer travels safe and headache-free, says the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). There's no substitute for regularly scheduled service by qualified auto technicians at a dealership or service center, but taking the following ten steps on your own ... Continue reading
Fax Directory with 1.5 Million BUSINESS FAX NUMBERS $49
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Lubrizol Schedules Quarterly Teleconference
CLEVELAND--July 1, 2002--Lubrizol , a global fluid technology company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2nd quarter results on Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Lubrizol's web site at www.lubrizol.com. The webcast is also bein ... Continue reading
Associated Automotive Group Opens Ft. Lauderdale Dealership
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 1 Associated Automotive Group Incorporated, a holding corporation which was formed to own and operate various highline and exotic car dealerships, accessory and other automotive businesses throughout the United States, announced today that it has opened its third highline automobile dealersh ... Continue reading
Atlantans to Get Sneak Peek of Electric Car-sharing Service Coming in 2003
ATLANTA, July 1 -- eMotion Mobility LLC, a developer of personal mobility systems, today announced its electric car will serve as the official pace car of the 2002 Peachtree Road Race, the world's largest 10K road race. As the pace car of the 33rd annual race, Atlanta-based eMotion will introduce its prototype all-elec ... Continue reading
Electric Tonneau Cover Ends Hassle for Truck Owners
BRIGHTON, Mich., July 1 -- It doesn't get any easier. With just the touch of a button, you now have the "muscle" to open and close the canvas cover on your light truck bed. Webasto Product North America, Inc. introduces its E-Z Power Tonno(TM), the ultimate power truck bed cover that's easy to operate and gives you ful ... Continue reading
GM SUV's and Pickups Add Features
Reuters reports: From power folding side mirrors to air bag sensors that measure a passenger's weight and seating position, General Motors Corp. will offer a bevy of improvements to its full-size pickups for the 2003 model year. But the freshened versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra that will roll into sh ... Continue reading
Cohesia Corporation Announces Issue of Patent for IntelliDoc Technology
DAYTON, Ohio--July 1, 2002--Cohesia Corporation today announced receipt of United States Patent 6,405,211 covering the IntelliDoc(R) technology used in their MASS(R) product. The patent titled "Object-oriented representation of technical content and management, filtering, and synthesis of technical content using object ... Continue reading
Toyota Fuel Cell-Electric Hybrid SUV For Sale Later This Year
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced today that it, and parent company Toyota Motor Corporation, will start limited marketing of a fuel cell hybrid (FCHV) sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Japan and the U.S. around the end of this year, much earlier than originally planned. The ear ... Continue reading
PIKES PEAK, Colo., July 1 -- Subaru Rally Team USA's Mark Lovell and Steve Turvey finished first overall in the SCCA ProRally class at this weekend's 2002 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Lovell and Turvey completed the 12.5-mile, 156-turn course in just 11 minutes, 52.69 seconds. Lovell and Turvey are the first ev ... Continue reading
Face Recognition Technology Can End Fake ID's
LITTLETON, Mass., July 1 Viisage Technology, Inc., the world leader in face-recognition technology and identification systems and solutions, announced today that a fourth U.S. state will adopt its advanced face recognition solution as part of the state's ongoing digital driver's license system. Adding the face recognit ... Continue reading
Yazaki Names Tadahisa 'Ted' Tsuda General Motors Business Unit President
CANTON, Mich., July 1 -- Yazaki North America, Inc., a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today the appointment of Tadahisa "Ted" Tsuda to General Motors Business Unit President. George R. Perry, president and COO of Yazaki North America made the announcement. Tsu ... Continue reading
RMA Reminds Drivers to 'Be Tire Smart'
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- As families gather to celebrate fireworks, family and fun this Fourth of July holiday, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) urges drivers to be safe by checking their tires before they hit the road for their backyard barbecues and beach trips. Of the estimated 36 million vacationers this hol ... Continue reading
Insider Info On New Models and Other Tidbits From Detroit Insider
Jerry Flint of Forbes filed this column: "I just got back from Detroit and I'm happy to report that General Motors will build the Pontiac Solstice. In case you don't remember, the Solstice was a sensational sports car GM first showed off at the Detroit auto show in January. Prototypes had been rammed together in weeks ... Continue reading
Satellite Radio XM Tops 136,500 Subscribers
DETROIT and WASHINGTON, July 1 ,XM Satellite Radio, America's most popular satellite radio service, ended the second quarter with more than 136,500 total subscribers -- most from retail sales -- exceeding most Wall Street projections. With XM's retail distribution rolling, General Motors is expanding factory installati ... Continue reading
Fitz Tech A Public School Of Choice For Auto Repair
WARREN, Mich., July 1 -- Fitzgerald Public Schools today announced a new web site dedicated to their Automotive and Pre-Engineering Technology Institute, Fitz Tech. The site, www.fitz.k12.mi.us/fitztech , will enable parents and students interested in applying to the program during the application period between July 1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR guest Rand Racing hopes to celebrate the fourth of July with its seventh-consecutive SRPII victory in the Rolex Sports Car Series. The team has reason for optimism as it returns to the site of its first two victories - the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course in Daytona Beach, Fla. With six class ... Continue reading
Auto Club Offers Tipsy Tow Service for Independence Day
LOS ANGELES--July 1, 2002--The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its free Tipsy Tow service to the public during the Fourth of July holiday. The service is available from 6 p.m. on Wednesday July 3, to midnight on Thursday, July 4. Tipsy Tow is available in the 13 Southern California counties served by ... Continue reading
2002 British Grand Prix Preview
Honda F1 Press Information PREVIEW British Grand Prix, 5 – 7 July 2002 ------------------------------------------------ Honda arrives at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, the home race not only for Honda’s two partner teams, DHL Jordan Honda and Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda - both of which are situated wi ... Continue reading
Autodaq and AutoTradeCenter Sign Merger Agreement
MENLO PARK, Calif. & MESA, Ariz.--July 1, 2002-- Autodaq Corporation and AutoTradeCenter.com Inc. (OTCBB:AUTC) announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combined entity offers the automotive remarketing industry the most comprehensive set of remarketing services for manufacturers, leasing, renta ... Continue reading
New Product Allows DIY Speech Controlled Car Diagnostics
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--July 1, 2002--Sapphire Software Inc.(TM) a Twin Cities-based automotive diagnostic tools firm released Diagnostic Dialog(TM) Basic Edition, the first product to allow car owners to perform speech controlled vehicle diagnostics on their late model cars (1996 or later) using a laptop and special conne ... Continue reading
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. . If you have any questions, please call Jeff Lambert or Brian Edwards at 616.233.0500. Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors Names James W. Kna ... Continue reading
`10 Worst Car Buying Mistakes'
LOS ANGELES--July 1, 2002--This year, American consumers will purchase more than 16 million new cars and trucks and 42 million used vehicles. With a car being the second-biggest purchase a consumer will make, mistakes can prove quite costly. The experts at CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying servi ... Continue reading
Copart Acquires Mason-Dixon Public Auto Auction
BENICIA, Calif.--July 1, 2002--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has acquired Mason-Dixon Auto Auction of Greencastle, PA. With the addition of this 75-acre facility Copart now has four MAG (Motors Auction Group) sites. "Mason-Dixon is one of the largest public automobile auctions in the country," said Willis J. Joh ... Continue reading
Ryan and Morter Rein King and Queen of the Mountain--Morter Wins "Rookie of the Year" at Pikes Peak
Contact: Yancey Casey (312) 729-4379 ycasey@golinharris.com RYAN AND MORTER REIN KING AND QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN Morter Wins "Rookie of the Year" at Pikes Peak Hill Climb CHICAGO (July 1, 2002)--Mike Ryan and Molly Morter each added a page to the history books on Saturday at the 2002 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. ... Continue reading
Japan June Overall Auto Sales Fall
TOKYO, July 1, 2002- Reuters reported that Japanese demand for new vehicles including minicars slid six percent in June from a year earlier, hit by one less registration day in the month but also underscoring still sluggish consumer sentiment. Overall sales fell to 501,862 vehicles, with sales of ordinary vehicles down ... Continue reading
Japan June minivehicle sales up 0.3 pct yr/yr
TOKYO, July 1 Reuters reported that Japanese sales of minivehicles in June rose 0.3 percent from a year earlier to 167,907 units, the Japan Mini Vehicle Association said on Monday. It said June was the third straight month of year-on-year gains in sales of the vehicles, which are those with 660cc engines. Minivehicle s ... Continue reading
Golden Gate Bridge Costs More To Cross
SAN FRANCISCO, June 28 Reuters reported that the daily drive over San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is one of the loveliest commutes in California -- and will soon be one of the most expensive. Bridge officials voted on Friday to increase the toll on the famous span to $5 per car, a $2 boost aimed at helping to reduce ... Continue reading
Maybach U.S. debut for 2003's 2nd quarter
July 1, 2002 Bloomberg News Rreported that DaimlerChrysler AG's U.S. Mercedes-Benz unit plans the first U.S. deliveries of its Maybach luxury sedans, designed to compete with Rolls Royce and Bentley models, in next year's second quarter. The automaker will begin taking orders for the sedans, expected to start at less t ... Continue reading
Ford Loses $290 Million Appeal
July 1, 2002 The AP reported that the Ford Motor Co. has lost its appeal of a $290-million verdict handed down in a 1999 California case involving the deaths of three people riding in a Ford Bronco. The opinion was released Friday by the California Court of Appeals Fifth Appellate District in Fresno, Calif. According t ... Continue reading
Oops - Ford's Kwik-Fit understated costs by $5.2 million-Analyst
July 1, 2002 Bloomberg News reported that Ford Motor Co. auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP found a 3.4 million pound ($5.2 million) discrepancy in the books of Kwik-Fit car-repair unit it's selling, a Merrill Lynch & Co. analyst wrote in a report. Ford confirmed a Financial Times report today that said liabilities at ... Continue reading
Greenfield Village, others ready for Ford's 100th birthday
July 1, 2002 AP reported that Ford Motor Co.'s 100th anniversary will be celebrated next June at a series of events hosted by Greenfield Village and other historical landmarks built or supported by Henry Ford. A group of Ford engineers already has built six Model T's for use in parades, company outings and tours around ... Continue reading
Volkswagen, Builder Hochtief Form Venture
July 1, 2002 BLOOMBERG NEWS reported that Volkswagen AG formed a joint venture with Hochtief AG, Germany's largest construction firm, to manage some of the carmaker's factories and buildings in an attempt to cut costs. Europe's largest automaker owns 49 percent of the venture, called Car.e Facility Management GmbH, whi ... Continue reading
Mopar Motorsports David Harris, Cox Marketing Group POWERade Drag Racing Series davidh@coxmarketinggroup.com Notes & Quotes W- (704) 799-2114/M (704) 756-9301 Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Gateway International Raceway Notes & Quotes June 30, 2002 TELEVISION TIMES: (ALL TIMES EASTERN) FINAL R ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Chicago Sunday Race
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola CART Grand Prix of Chicago - Sunday, June 30, 2002 - Race Notes/Quotes Chicago Motor Speedway - Cicero, Ill. - 1-Mile Oval Round 7 of 20 on the 2002 CART FedEx Championship Series Ton ... Continue reading
Alex Job Racing - Mid-Ohio race
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course race, June 30, 2002 hot race Alex Job Racing finished second and ninth in GT in Sunday's American Le Mans Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Timo Bernhard and Jörg Bergmeister, both rookies on the 2.258-mile road course, were second in class. Lucas Luhr and Sascha Maassen didn't fini ... Continue reading
Angelle and the CVEC Suzuki Team scorch the competition in St. Louis
CVEC Racing Report Post Race Wrap-Up Contact: Jon Knapp (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com Angelle and the CVEC Suzuki Racing Team scorch the competition in St. Louis Event: 6th Annual Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals Location: Gateway International Raceway, Madison, IL Date: June 30, 2002 Angelle Savoie and the CVEC Racing ... Continue reading
LODRS Sunday Results from Sonoma
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION INFINEON RACEWAY SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2002 GASPARRELLI, SHIELDS EXTEND POINTS LEADS SONOMA, Calif. - Duane Shields and Steve Gasparrelli picked up wins and extended their points lead in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at this weekend's Bank of ... Continue reading
DORRICOTT DRIVERS OVERCOME HORRID CHICAGO WEATHER TO MAINTAIN CHAMPIONSHIP POSITIONS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com Jon Fogarty Stays Atop the Toyota Atlantic Leader Board CHICAGO, Ill. (June 30, 2002) - - Six races complete ... six races to go ... the only certainty after round six of the 2002 CART Toyota Atlantic Championship is all three Dorricott Racing drivers ... Continue reading
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