American Suzuki Automotive Posts an Eight Percent Increase Over July Last Year
BREA, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Bolstered by strong Aerio and XL-7 sales, American Suzuki sold 5,411 vehicles in July, an eight percent increase over July 2001 sales.Sales of Suzuki's new Aerio and Aerio SX rose to 1,829 for the month, boosting total model sales to 6,349 vehicles since its late March 2002 debut.Suzuki's flagsh ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover Canada reports best July in history for Land Rover
BRAMALEA, ON, Aug. 1 /CNW/ - Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover Canada today reports sales for the month of July totaling 423 units sold, up 43 per cent compared with the same month last year. Land Rover achieved an all-time record July, totaling 153 vehicles sold, up 107 per cent compared with July of last year. The New R ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of May 2002 Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in May 2002 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. The list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA said i ... Continue reading
US Auto Industry July results By Group - At A Glance
DETROIT, Aug 1 Reuters reported the July sales results by group. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. ... Continue reading
Hey Harry Hum To Hummer Homecoming
FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2002 200 HUMMERs Converge for HUMMER Homecoming 2002 South Bend, Indiana…Hundreds of HUMMERs owners, including the most famous owner Arnold Schwarzenegger, are caravanning to South Bend, Indiana for the 2002 HUMMER Homecoming 2002, August 4-9, 2002. “2002 has been a big year for HUMME ... Continue reading
Mercedes Plans Sales Of 22,000 CLKs Yearly in U.S.
August 1, 2002 Detroit, Jeff Green writing for Bloomberg News reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz will sell as many as 22,000 CLK coupes a year in the U.S. as part of a new lineup that may mean higher sales for the rest of the year, the top U.S. marketing executive said. The CLK, expected to start about $4 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales for July Set Another Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 36,744 vehicles for the month of July. "This is our 18th consecutive month of record-setting sales," said Hyundai's Vice President of Sales Robert Cosmai. "July sales were very strong, led by the Elantra and the hot-selling Santa Fe sport ... Continue reading
CHAMP CARS LEAD FULL WEEKEND OF RACING, FAN ACTIVITIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com CHAMP CARS LEAD FULL WEEKEND OF RACING, FAN ACTIVITIES DUBLIN, Ohio (July 31, 2002) - The world's fastest racing machines return to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the CART Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio, August 8-11. Cristiano da Matta, Michael Andr ... Continue reading
Modine to Supply Chrysler Group With Cooling Modules for 2003 Light Trucks
RACINE, Wis.--Aug. 1, 2002--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today that it will begin production of front-end cooling modules for 2003 model year Chrysler Group sport-utility vehicles. "Modine has a long supply-partner relationship with the Chrysler Group in thermal management components," stated Lyman Tschanz, g ... Continue reading
Gentex Ships One-Millionth Mirror to Korea
Begins Shipping Advanced-Feature Automatic-Dimming Mirrors for Two Hyundai Vehicles; ZEELAND, Mich., Aug. 1, Gentex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping advanced-feature, interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2003 ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Reports Second Quarter 2002 Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Aug. 1, 2002--Prestolite Electric Incorporated and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding, Inc., today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2002. Second quarter sales of $40.7 million generated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and certain nonrecurring costs (EBITDA) of $ ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports July U.S. Sales; Sales Up 8 Percent
ATLANTA, Aug. 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 July totaled 2,286 cars, an 8 percent increase over the same period last year. In addition, 911 sales were up 12 percent for the month, and Boxster sal ... Continue reading
#41 Target Advance - NASCAR Brickyard 400
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com JIMMY SPENCER, #41 TARGET DODGE BRICKYARD 400 ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: Brickyard 400 (Race #21 of 36) TRACK: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 2.5-mile oval QUALIFYING: Saturday, August 3 at 10:05am CT RACE: Sunday, August 4 at 1 ... Continue reading
STERLING MARLIN #40 Coors Light Advance - NASCAR Brickyard 400
STERLING MARLIN, #40 COORS LIGHT DODGE BRICKYARD 400 ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: Brickyard 400 (Race #21 of 36) TRACK: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 2.5-mile oval QUALIFYING: Saturday, August 3 at 10:05am CT RACE: Sunday, August 4 at 1:30pm CT BROADCAST: NBC television and IMS radio COORS LIGHT TEAM FACTS--- * I ... Continue reading
Pontiac Unveils 2003 NASCAR Race Car; Daytona 500 Pace Car Contest; Movie Sweepstakes
FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2002 Pontiac Unveils 2003 NASCAR Race Car; Daytona 500 Pace Car Contest; Movie Sweepstakes INDIANAPOLIS- Further strengthening its commitment to remaining a serious competitor in Winston Cup racing, Pontiac today took the wraps off its new 2003 Grand Prix NASCAR race car prior to this weekend's B ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Heat Up, Company Enjoys Strong Summer Postings in July
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Led by the record-setting sales of its new, more powerful MPV, Mazda today reported a sales volume of 26,066 units in July -- the company's best July since 1995 -- and an 8.3 increase in sales versus the same month last year. Sales of the sporty 2002 MPV jumped 56 percent in July versus the sa ... Continue reading
Saab Cars USA's Sales Up 11% for the Month and 21% for the Year
NORCROSS, Ga., Aug. 1 -- With a sales increase of 11 percent for the month and 21 percent for the year, Saab Cars USA continues to outpace the entry luxury automobile market. For July 2002, the company reported sales of 3,756 Saab 9-3 and 9-5 automobiles vs. 3,372 cars last year. It is the sixth straight month of sales ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports July Sales for Canada
ATLANTA, Aug.1 /CNW/ -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc., (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, today announced Canadian retail sales for July totaled 179 cars, 99 percent more than in the same period last year. Last month was the best July in history for Porsche in Canada.July also marked the end of ... Continue reading
AMA exposes Insurance Institute errors
G02023 August 1, 2002 Contact: Bill Kresnak For Immediate Release Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1920 AMA exposes Insurance Institute errors PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), responding to a July 30 press release issued by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), has poi ... Continue reading
North American GM Production for Week of July 22, 2002
FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2002 North American Production for Week of July 22, 2002 Total U.S. Passenger Car 33,593Total U.S. Truck 46,970Total Canada Passenger Car 13,293 Total Canada Truck 5,704 Total N.A. Car and Truck 108,859North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of Aug. 5, 2002 Mon 8/5 Tue 8/6 Wed 8/7 Thu ... Continue reading
August 1, 2002 GM Announces Strong July Sales, Total U.S. Sales Up 24 Percent Truck Sales Increase 36 Percent, Car Sales Rise 11 Percent GM Sport Utilities Set All-Time Industry Monthly Record GM Announces July Production, Increase in 3Q Production Forecast DETROIT - General Motors Corp. dealers sold 465,843 new cars a ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best Sales Month Ever
CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported July sales of 33,393 units, marking the best single sales month in company history and a 46 percent gain over sales in July 2001. The all-time record month pushed Mitsubishi's year-to-date sales up to 206,983 units, 16 percent ahea ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Sales Report for July - Not So Good
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) reports sales of 10,903 cars in the United States and Canada for the month of July. Sales slipped from last years' record pace by 10.1 percent and 12.3 percent, respectively.Looking ahead, this month's near wholesale sales record in North America is a s ... Continue reading
Mercedes Benz Sales Break 2001's Best Ever Year-to-Date Record 117,864 Vehicles Sold in U.S.
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 14,937 new vehicles for July 2002, bringing the year-to-date total to 117,864, 1.3 percent ahead of the same period last year. The year-to-date total set a new record for the first seven months of MBUSA sales.August marks the start of yet another pro ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports July Sales Up
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported July sales of 32,100, representing a slight gain of 0.3 percent versus last year's total of 32,011. Through seven months, Volkswagen's year-to-date sales stand at 202,119 versus 2001's mark of 205,037. Volkswagen remains the nation's top-selling ... Continue reading
Acura Sets All-Time July Sales Record
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Fueled by strong sales of the 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan, the MDX luxury SUV and the RSX sports coupe, Acura posted record July sales of 14,329, surpassing the previous record of 13,537 set last year, Acura announced today. During July, Acura also sold its 2 millionth vehicle since the ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. reported July sales of 7,168, representing a shortfall of 10.1 percent when compared to July 2001's sales total of 7,974. For the year, the German luxury carmaker is slightly behind last year's record-setting pace. Audi's year-to-date sales are now 49,363 versus 2001 ... Continue reading
Saab July U.S. vehicle sales up 6.9 pct
DETROIT, Aug 1 Reuters reported the following Saab Automobile AB U.S. sales of cars and light trucks for July 2002 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 25 selling days this month vs. 24 in the month last year, and 178 this year to da ... Continue reading
Subaru July U.S. Vehicle Sales Off 3.5 %
DETROIT, Aug 1 Reuters - Following are Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) <7270.T GM.N> U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in July 2002 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 25 selling days this month vs. 24 in the month last year, and 1 ... Continue reading
Isuzu July U.S. Vehicle Sales Off 16.2 %
DETROIT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Following are Isuzu Motors Ltd <7202.T GM.N> U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in July 2002, versus the same year-earlier month, and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 25 selling days this month versus 24 in the month last year, and 178 this ... Continue reading
GM Fined $110,000 Under 'Lemon' Law
DETROIT Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Thursday that it agreed to pay $110,000 to settle allegations by the Ohio attorney general that the automaker failed to comply with the state's "lemon law" against vehicles with chronic defects. The Ohio attorney general filed a lawsuit against GM in April afte ... Continue reading
American Honda Sets New July Sales Record
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Total American Honda sales set a new July sales record of 112,542, up 7.1 percent, the company's second best month ever, according to figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Light truck sales of 33,896 led the way, increasing 44.8 percent compared to the same period last year ... Continue reading
Nissan Division Reports July Sales - Up 2.4%
GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Led by continuing strong sales of the 2002 Altima, Nissan Division reported today sales of 54,746 for the month of July, a 2.4 percent increase versus July 2001.The award-winning Altima had its best July ever, with sales totaling 17,418 units, a 56.1 percent increase versus July 2001. Year-to ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports Best July Sales in History
GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today reported its best July sales in history with sales of 7,535 units, a 33.5 percent increase versus July of last year.Continuing its hot sales pace, the G35 sport sedan reported sales of 3,371, which is its best sales month sinc ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. July Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 185,602 units for July 2002. Jeep® Liberty sales remained strong, setting a July sales record, up 23 percent from last July. Chrysler PT Cruiser had a solid month, selling 11,735 units. Chrysler Group's overall car sales were up 17 percent, with most mo ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Best-Ever July Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported record July sales of 156,053 vehicles, kicking off the third quarter with an increase of 4.6 percent over last year's best-ever July."The resumption of zero-percent financing and a wide range of discounts and sweet incentives have drawn ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Strong Year-to-Date Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 1 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) sustained impressive sales increases this month, reporting the strongest first seven months ever in the U.S. with 146,430 vehicles, a 16 percent increase over the same period a year ago. The BMW Group also recorded July sales of 21,955 vehicle ... Continue reading
Kia Posts Best July Ever; July and Year-to-Date Sales Up 19 Percent
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 -- Kia continued its impressive sales increases in the month of July, despite slowing by the industry as a whole. The company sold 23,061 vehicles, outpacing last July's total by 19 percent. Kia's year-to-date sales of 144,276 vehicles are also up 19 percent versus sales in the same period last y ... Continue reading
Audi Records Best July Since 1986
AJAX, ON, Aug. 1 /CNW/ - To date this year, Audi has retailed 4,160 units, an increase of 748 vehicles or 21.9 % over the 3,412 cars sold in the same period last year. The A4 continues to be the top seller for Audi with 432 vehicles sold in July 2002, compared with the 219 vehicles sold in July 2001, an increase of 97. ... Continue reading
Land Rover July U.S. vehicle sales up 94.6 pct
DETROIT, Aug 1 Reuters reported Land Rover's U.S. sales of light trucks in July 2002 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate, and reflect 25 selling days this month vs. 24 in the month last year, and 178 this year to date vs. 178 last year to date. ... Continue reading
Record breaking July sales for BMW Group Canada
WHITBY, ON, Aug. 1 /CNW/ - Strong sales continue to exceed expectations as BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) recorded sales of 1508 units in July. Year-to-date, BMW Group Canada's sales are up by 28% over the same period last year with 9876 vehicles sold. BMW Brand: Best July sales in history Sales of BMW ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's July U.S. Sales Rose 1.5%
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 1 U.S. customers purchased or leased 319,975 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in July, up 1.5 percent compared with a year ago.Year-to-date, the company's U.S. sales totaled 2.1 million, down 9.1 percent compared with a year ago.Higher sales to ind ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Ertl Releases First New Products From Its JoyRide Studios
GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Aug. 1 JoyRide Studios, a new Racing Champions Ertl brand, is releasing its first articulated collectible figures and vehicles based on popular video games. Primarily targeted at the 'tween, teen, and post-teen market, these products are packaged with game codes, tips and tricks, special collector car ... Continue reading
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--Aug. 1, 2002-- High volume retailers (HVRs), like mass merchandisers, supermarkets and warehouse clubs, are gaining consumer patronage over traditional "branded" gasoline stations, according to the latest information from The NPD Automotive Products Group. For the first six months of 2002, The Mo ... Continue reading
Volkswagen July U.S. sales up 0.3 pct y/y
FRANKFURT, Aug 1 Reuters reported that German carmaker Volkswagen said on Thursday its U.S. July sales rose 0.3 percent year-on-year to 32,100 vehicles. Europe's biggest carmaker also said in a statement the figures meant its sales for the first half in the United States were 1.4 percent lower than a year ago at 202,11 ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Corporation Names Mosingo as Chief Executive Officer
08/01/2002 TROY, Mich., Aug. 1 /Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Jerry L. Mosingo, as its Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Since January 2002, Mosingo, age 51, has served as Executive Vice President, Plastic Components and ... Continue reading
CRESCO, Iowa--Aug. 1, 2002--Featherlite, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty aluminum trailers and luxury motorcoaches, today announced that long-term financing has been renewed with its existing lenders, which includes a three-year agreement with U.S. Bank National Association (U.S. Bank), formerly ... Continue reading
Polaris ATV Announces New Product Launch
ORLANDO, Fla.--Aug. 1, 2002--Less than 75 miles from Kennedy Space Center, Polaris Industries' biggest launch mission ever lifted off today when the recreational and utility vehicle manufacturer unveiled a plethora of all new products -- each unprecedented in the powersports industry. The historic new product introduct ... Continue reading
Brainerd International Raceway & Resort, Inc. to Host 21st Annual NHRA Nationals Aug. 15 - 18
OWOSSO, Mich., Aug. 1 Brainerd International Raceway & Resort, Inc., (BIR) a wholly owned subsidiary of Sports Resorts International, Inc., (the "Company") will host the 21st annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) PowerAde drag racing series Aug. 15 - 18. The race is the 16th of 23 events in the NHRA PowerAde Drag ... Continue reading
GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 1 UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., announced today that it has won the propulsion system lead role in a Phase I, $1 million contract awarded by the Office of Naval Research to Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Consortium for technology development and the preliminary design of the fu ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter Revenues
POMONA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. today reported strong fiscal first quarter results, supported by a 10 percent increase in same store sales. Net income for the fiscal quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended June 28, 2002, jumped 67 percent to $3.5 million, or $0.23 per dilute ... Continue reading
First American and Experian Automotive Partner to Form Vehicle Title Insurance Company
SANTA ANA, Calif., and SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 1 The First American Corporation , the nation's leading, diversified provider of business information and related products and services, and Experian Automotive, an industry-leading automotive information provider, today announced the finalization of a joint venture, creati ... Continue reading
Hollywood's Hot Wheels Hit The Highway
NEW YORK, NY--(INTERNET WIRE)--Aug 1, 2002 -- They've taken us Back to the Future, through the streets of Bedrock, and from the backwoods all the way to Beverly Hills. We're talking about some of Hollywood's most famous cars and they're about to embark on a very important road trip. A "Famous Cars Roadshow" kicks off a ... Continue reading
TI Automotive to Supply Air Conditioning Lines For Future Chrysler Group Vehicles
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 1 -- TI Automotive will supply fluid- handling lines for air conditioning systems on select future-model-year Chrysler Group vehicles, according to Steve Taylor, TI Automotive's vice president for HVAC (heating, ventilation and cooling). "This is a significant win that broadens the customer base for ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Revenues For First Quarter
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 1 Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today announced preliminary sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2003, ended July 28, 2002. Company revenues rose 8 percent in the first quarter ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2002 Results
WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug. 1 LoJack Corporation reported that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 revenues increased by 25% to $30,419,000, from $24,392,000 in the same period a year ago. The net income for the second quarter was $28,000, compared to net income of $2,056,000 for the same period a year ago.Revenues fo ... Continue reading
Japan overall July vehicle sales down 4.2 pct
TOKYO, Aug 1 Reuters reported that Japan's industry-wide auto sales, including 660cc minivehicles, fell 4.2 percent in July from a year earlier to 527,486 vehicles, industry data showed on Thursday. A breakdown of domestic vehicle sales data follows, with year-on-year percentage changes in parentheses. YEAR-TO-DATE JAN ... Continue reading
Seller Beware-Man Buys Car For $14 Bucks Online Aution
SHANGHAI, Aug 1 Reuters reported that with just 116 yuan ($14), Shanghai office worker Han Bin could be the proud owner of a second-hand Volkswagen Passat, if he wins a court battle against the car's disbelieving seller. Han, 20, put in his ridiculously low bid for the car when it was offered over a leading Chinese auc ... Continue reading
Japan July auto sales slump, Honda's hit run ends
TOKYO, Aug 1 Edwina Gibbs writing for Reuteurs reported that demand for new vehicles in Japan slumped in July from a year earlier as a long run of impressive gains by Honda Motor Co (Tokyo:7267.T - News) ran out of steam and depressed consumer confidence took its toll, data showed on Thursday. Excluding Nissan Motor Co ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi recalls 676,741 minivehicles
TOKYO, Aug 1 Reuters reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp, Japan's fourth-biggest automaker, said on Thursday it would recall 676,741 Minica and Minica Toppo minivehicles in Japan to deal with a potentially defective battery box. The scale of the recall is another embarrassment for the restructuring automaker, which is ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Shows Increases
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 1- Boosted by operating improvements and continued strength in its motorhome and emergency-rescue markets, Spartan Motors, Inc.today posted improved sales and sharply higher net earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002.The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of motorhome chassis, fire ... Continue reading
Alcoa Reduces Capacity; Continues To Implement Its Long-Term, Low-Cost Production Strategy
PITTSBURGH--July 31, 2002--Alcoa Inc. today announced a series of moves continuing implementation of its long-term, low-cost production strategy, within the context of a weak economy: -- The temporary curtailment of aluminum production at its 120,000 metric tons per year (mtpy) primary aluminum facility at Badin, North ... Continue reading
BREA, Calif.--July 31, 2002-- Warranty is Part of Suzuki's "Open Road Promise," a Three-Tiered Program Designed to Strengthen Suzuki's Customer Satisfaction American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) introduces its new "America's Best" seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty on its entire automotive product line be ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces Major Philanthropic Initiatives for Fiscal Year 2003
FORT WORTH, Texas--July 31, 2002-- AmeriCredit and Team Members Continue Support of "Signature Events" AMERICREDIT CORP. announced today selection of its major philanthropic initiatives, or "Signature Events," for 2003. Signature events are those sponsored by the primary charitable organizations AmeriCredit will active ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--July 31, 2002--Diodes Incorporated , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. Second Quarter Highlights: -- Revenue grows 42.6% from Q2 2001 and 11.2% sequentially -- Gross margin i ... Continue reading
CARLSBAD, Calif. & AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--July 31, 2002-- NTN Provides Marketing Support for the Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Launch by Targeting Audiences in Restaurants and Sports Bars Via Interactive Sports Games NTN Communications, Inc. (AMEX:NTN), the world's largest out-of-home interactive television network, tod ... Continue reading
Extending Success That Made TrailBlazer a Midsize SUV Leader at Half Year
FOR RELEASE: July 31, 2002 Extending Success That Made TrailBlazer a Midsize SUV Leader at Half Year Chevrolet is strengthening its successful TrailBlazer midsize sport utility vehicle lineup with an optional V8 engine for TrailBlazer EXT in 2003. All-aluminum V8 Engine An all-aluminum, Vortec 5300 V8 engine will be av ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--July 31, 2002-- Winner Will Represent Magellan(R) in the Adventure Rally, a Hi-Tech Scavenger Hunt Combining Driving Skills and GPS Savvy; Nine Runners-Up to Win a Magellan SporTrak(TM) GPS Unit Thales (tal-less) Navigation, global provider of Magellan(R) consumer and Ashtech(R) professional GPS so ... Continue reading
Hathaway Completes Acquisition of Motor Products Corporation
DENVER--July 31, 2002--Hathaway Corporation announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of 100% of Motor Products -- Owosso Corporation for $11,800,000 of which $11.5 million was paid in cash at closing and $300,000 is payable six months after closing. Hathaway acquired the stock from Owo ... Continue reading
IMSATEC Takes First Step in the European Market Acquiring a Plastic Panel Company in Spain
MONTERREY, N.L., Mexico--July 31, 2002--Grupo Imsa, S.A. de C.V. (BMV:IMSA) today announced that through Empresas Stabilit (Stabilit) it has acquired Lightfield, Europe's second-largest fiberglass-reinforced plastic panel company, which formerly belonged to Grupo Uralita. In 2001, Stabilit created a subsidiary with a d ... Continue reading
Media Opportunity - Sterling Marlin in Indy media center
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY Sterling Marlin will be available in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media center on Friday, Aug. 2 from 12:30pm to 1pm local time for a group interview session (without mics). He will be located on the 4th floor media center deadline room. ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Enjoying Family Recreation With All Terrain Vehicles
-- More than 15 million American men, women, teenagers and children enjoy the pleasures of riding All Terrain Vehicles or ATVs. Sales of these compact and nimble machines have increased fivefold since 1991, 12 percent in 2001. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.c ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Faster EMS Response to Auto Accidents
-- When you are involved in a severe motor vehicle crash, whether you live or die could depend on the type of treatment you receive in that first hour. General Motors unveiled a state of the art program that could increase your chances of surviving a severe crash. A report from General Motors You can reach the story di ... Continue reading
Attached in text format for your convenience please find the Star Racing Team's pre-race report which was sent previously. ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship to Shannonville
Sunoco Sunday at Shannonville SRFKC heads to Ontario's biggest karting weekend TORONTO, ON - Ontario's biggest karting event is set to kick off this weekend (August 2-4) with the traditional GrandNationals at Shannonville. The event is expected to draw over 400 entries, and the inaugural visit Sunoco Ron Fellows Kartin ... Continue reading
Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival Finalists Arrive in Los Angeles for Feature Film Competition
LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--July 31, 2002-- Filmmakers Move into Chrysler House, Meet with Mentors and Host Industry Events and Musical Performances The Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival enters its next phase, the Feature Film Competition, this summer in Los Angeles as five finalists continue their year-long ... Continue reading
Newstream.com Digest: Family Fun and Safety With All Terrain Vehicles, 50 Years of Holiday Inn
NEW YORK--July 31, 2002-- And Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists -------------------------------------------------- Enjoying Family Recreation With All Terrain Vehicles More than 15 million American men, women, teenagers and children enjoy the pleasures of riding All Terrain Vehicles or ATVs. Sales of these ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: July 30, 2002 GM sponsors nationwide fuel cell education program NEW YORK - Jackie Robinson Junior High School students experimented with hydrogen fuel cell technology during the GM "Tech Tour for Students" at the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park today. GM's fuel cell program executive and former NASA shuttl ... Continue reading
SHANE LEWIS CLOSES OUT WINSTON CUP TESTING AT THE GLEN
NATIONAL HEALING/ OTTO MOTORSPORTS FORD TAURUS SHANE LEWIS CLOSES OUT WINSTON CUP TESTING AT THE GLEN -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., Wednesday, July 31, 2002 - Shane Lewis of Jupiter, Florida completed two-days of Winston Cup testing here at Watkins Glen International Tuesday. Driving the National Healing ... Continue reading
Dodge Rams Roll to Indianapolis in High Gear
<<ole0.bmp>> CONTACT: Todd Goyer Patrick Mason Dodge Motorsports Golin/Harris (248) 512-0041 p: (312) 729-4331 c: (773) 593-2044 DODGE RAMS ROLL TO INDIANAPOLIS IN HIGH GEAR INDIANAPOLIS (July 31, 2002) -- The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams of Dodge Motorsports will take their winning ways back to the track this w ... Continue reading
Continental Teves to Supply Chrysler Group With Anti-Lock Brake System for Chrysler Pacifica
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, announced today that it has been selected to supply the Chrysler Group with advanced electronic braking systems. The contract calls for Continental Teves to supply the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and its Traction Control System (TCS) for the ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Announces Second Quarter Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--July 31, 2002--State Auto Financial Corporation announced a net reported loss per share of $0.04 (basic and diluted) for the quarter ending June 30, 2002, compared with net reported earnings per share of $0.24 for the same period last year. The 2002 second quarter net operating loss per share was $0.02 ... Continue reading
NetTrends: Used Car Dealers Get More Respect Online
By PALO ALTO, Calif., July 31 Andrea Orr writing for Reuters submitted this story. The auction site eBay Inc. has had enormous success selling everything from art to computers, but early on, it did not see much potential in the used car business. Until one day a company executive scanning the model car section stumbled ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Second Quarter Financial Results and an Acquisition
INDIANAPOLIS--July 31, 2002--FinishMaster, Inc. , the leading national independent distributor of automotive paints and related accessories, reported today that net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 was $3,664,000, or $0.47 per share, compared to net income of $1,982,000, or $0.26 per share, in the prio ... Continue reading
MUSGRAVE READY TO ROLL IN THE NO. 07 KENWOOD/SIRIUS DODGE
Contact: Molly Morter Golin/Harris International 312.498-5312 MUSGRAVE READY TO ROLL IN THE NO. 07 KENWOOD/SIRIUS DODGE INDIANAPOLIS, July 31, 2002 - Ted Musgrave, currently third in points in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is ready to attempt his 300th Winston Cup start this weekend in the No. 07 Kenwood/Sirius Dod ... Continue reading
Casey Atwood Brickyard Advance
Casey Atwood Brickyard Advance No. 7 Sirius Satellite Radio Dodge Intrepid R/T Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brickyard 400 1:30 p.m. (EDT), Sunday, August 4, 2002 400 Miles/160 Laps 2.5-mile oval On racing at the Brickyard: It's one of the biggest races on the circuit. Everybody brings their best stuff out there. It's pr ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-race: Angelle & Star Racing look to harvest a win in the Napa Valley
(Note: The following will be sent in text format in a separate e-mail.) CVEC Racing Report Contact: Jon Knapp (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com Event: 15th Annual Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA Date: August 2-4, 2002 Angelle Savoie Star Racing Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle 2000 & 2001 P ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: July 31, 2002 Partnered with OnStar, technology will help save lives by getting the right emergency staff to crashes faster WASHINGTON, D.C. - When a vehicle crash occurs, a quick medical response often can mean the difference between life and death. In an effort to help 911 centers dispatch the appropriat ... Continue reading
AMA MEMBER DANA BELL JOINS PUBLIC LANDS TREK
AMA MEMBER DANA BELL JOINS PUBLIC LANDS TREK PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that AMA member Dana Bell is taking part in "American Frontiers: A Public Lands Journey." Beginning today, this first-of-its-kind trek will cross the nation's parks and open lands as part of a ca ... Continue reading
Neff Corp. Announces 2002 Second Quarter Operating Results
MIAMI--July 31, 2002--Neff Corp. (OTC:NFFCA) (the "Company"), announced today its revenues and results from operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. The Company reported a net loss of $(2.7) million for the second quarter of 2002 compared with a net loss of $(1.8) million for the second quarter of 2001. T ... Continue reading
SmarTire Completes Private Placements
RICHMOND, British Columbia--July 31, 2002-- SmarTire Systems Inc. , announces that it has completed a Warrant Offering and a Private Placement of common shares, providing the Company with gross proceeds of $849,000 (US). Both offerings involved unregistered securities. SmarTire offered a short-term re-pricing of 60,000 ... Continue reading
Vanderwyst Motorsports / EXIDE Racing For immediate release: July 31, 2002 Vanderwyst finishes on lead lap in Vancouver, despite transmission woes ST. THOMAS, ON - Saturday's CASCAR Super Series race at the Vancouver Indy saw Exide Pontiac driver Pete Vanderwyst complete the two-race western swing with a 19th-place fin ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports Weekend Preview
<<ole0.bmp>> <<ole1.bmp>> Weekend Preview Contact: Todd Goyer, 248-512-0041 Ray Cooper, 803-466-9085 Marlin, Elliott Bring Dueling Dodge Show to Brickyard; Ram Drivers Set for Manufacturers' Showdown at IRP INDIANAPOLIS (July 31, 2002) -- Intrepid R/T drivers Bill Elliott and Sterling Marlin will take their dueling Dod ... Continue reading
Dorricott Racing ... Trois-Rivieres preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING SEEKS TO REGAIN ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT TROIS-RIVIERES TROIS-RIVIERES, Que., Canada (July 31, 2002) - It's still undecided who has a clear championship advantage in the 2002 Toyota Atlantic Championship but it may become more cl ... Continue reading
Ford Quality Care / Apollo Motorsports - Western Wrap
Ford Quality Care / Apollo Motorsports For immediate release / July 31, 2002 Dowler misses road course sweep by a bumper Ford Quality Care Taurus racer knocked to seventh while leading in Vancouver EDMONTON, AB- On Saturday afternoon at the Vancouver Indy, Kevin Dowler barely missed delivering his Ford Quality Care Tau ... Continue reading
SR Motorsports Puts the Power to the Pavement in the teamSMR WRX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2002 SR Motorsports Puts the Power to the Pavement in the teamSMR WRX Martinez, CA: A powerful engine is important in a racecar. Getting this power to the wheels is equally as important. To ensure reliable power application in the grueling environment of touring car racing, Sheehan Motor R ... Continue reading
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