Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Race 1 Notes from Mid-Ohio
Race 1 Notes from Mid-Ohio 8:58 AM – Cars have begun to form in the false grid. 8:58 AM – Prior to the start No. 11 Rubenzer, No. 25 A. Prendeville and No. 23 Bomarito all did a hardship lap. ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Fisher and Buhl Team Up for Top Chevy Finish in Kansas KANSAS CITY, Kan., July 6, 2003 - Teammates Sarah Fisher and Robbie Buhl were the top Chevy finishers in the Kansas Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway, ... Continue reading
Please use the following Revolution Motorsports Cleveland Review release RM-03-22 to replace the previously sent one. It corrects a sponsor reference for PR Machine Works. Thank you, John Thawley FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley johnthawley@GoRevolution.com 248.227.0110 Revolution Motorsports Lights Up The R ... Continue reading
Dangerous Racing Conditions Fire-up Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga.--July 6, 2003-- Fire on the Water July 3-6, 2003 Presented by: The cities of Savannah & Tybee Island, the Savannah Sports Council and Chamber of Commerce Today the second day of the Fire on the Water-Savannah Grand Prix brought dangerous and extreme racing to the waters off of Tybee Island. Temperatures s ... Continue reading
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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Final Round Results from Lebanon Valley Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION LEBANON VALLEY DRAGWAY SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2003 BOURKE WINS FIRST CAREER EVENT IN TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER WEST LEBANON, N.Y. - This year's Diamond RV NHRA Division 1 Shootout was the largest NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event Lebanon Valley Drag ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Infineon Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION INFINEON RACEWAY SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2003 CONSISTENCY PUTS LUCAS, WILLIAMSON IN WINNER'S CIRCLE SONOMA, Calif. - Morgan Lucas put the Darien/Meadows Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Dragster back in the winner's circle for the first time since the 2003 opener ... Continue reading
Revolution Motorsports Cleveland Review (delayed for TV broadcast)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley johnthawley@GoRevolution.com 248.227.0110 Revolution Motorsports Lights Up The Roar On The Shore Bobby Sak… class of the field, Hayner puts on (another) clinic Cleveland – July 4, 2003 – Bobby Sak [#10 Revolution Motorsports Corvette] and Stu Hayner [#2 Trenton Forging ... Continue reading
Takagi-Giaffone Kansas Sunday Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone Injured in Crash at Kansas Indy 300; Takagi Retires Early With Fuel Pressure Problem KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Sunday, July 6, 2003) - Felipe Giaffone, driver of the #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Toyota-powered Panoz G Forc ... Continue reading
Toyotas Lead 177 of 200, But Lose Kansas Fuel Battle
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Wheldon's Strong Run Ends After Early Kansas Crash
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Cool Chips and Rolls-Royce Sign Agreement
GIBRALTAR--July 7, 2003--Cool Chips plc (COLCF) and Rolls-Royce plc have signed a term sheet for a license agreement giving Rolls-Royce exclusive, worldwide rights to use the Cool ChipsTM solid-state cooling technology for specific applications across its range of gas turbine products for civil aerospace, defence, mari ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--July 7, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. said today that it plans to announce operating results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003 on Thursday, July 17, 2003 prior to the opening of trading on the NYSE. Superior will host a conference call beginning at 11:00 a.m. PD ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--July 9, 2003--Alcoa announced today that its Alcoa Wheel & Forged Products' patented Dura-Bright(R) surface treatment option is now available for its full line of 14-inch aluminum wheels in addition to other select wide base wheel applications. Alcoa Dura-Bright(R) aluminum wheels resist corrosion and elimin ... Continue reading
2004 Michelin Challenge Design(TM) Convenes Jury
Focus on China Brings Together Panel of International Designers and Educators To Judge Design Entries for Display at 2004 North American International Auto Show DETROIT, July 9 -- Michelin Challenge Design(TM) has grown since its inception in 2001 and that means the international jury gathering in Detroit next week wil ... Continue reading
7-Eleven, Inc. Celebrates 25,000 Stores Worldwide; Landmark Opening Commemorated in Downtown Chicago
CHICAGO, July 9 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. announced today the opening celebration of its 25,000th store. The world's largest convenience store chain recognized the landmark opening in Chicago, at 343 N. LaSalle Street. The company that started 76 years ago selling milk, eggs and bread from an ice dock in Dallas has now grown t ... Continue reading
ADESA FLORIDA AUCTIONS PROMOTE JEFF RAYNOR, JASON MARTIN TO MANAGEMENT POSTS
<<Jeff Raynor and Jason Martin.doc>> <<Jason Martin.jpg>> <<Jeff Raynor photo.jpg>> Hi Everyone, Attached is a news release on the appointments of Jeff Raynor to general manager of ADESA Ocala and Jason Martin to assistant general manager of ADESA Jacksonville. Photos are also included. For further information on this ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 9 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second- quarter ended June 30, 2003 on Thursday, July 24, 2003 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive office ... Continue reading
Avotus Meets Avaya's DeveloperConnection Program Requirements For Interoperability
OAKVILLE, Ontario--July 9, 2003--Avotus Corporation announced today that it has completed interoperability testing and has certified its flagship products for Avaya's DeveloperConnection (DevConnect) Program. As a premier partner in the Avaya DevConnect Partner program, the Avotus Professional and Avotus Enterprise app ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Puts Texas Lawyers on Trial
* Lawsuit shows attempted bribery, evidence tampering and fraud * Case highlights abuses in American civil justice system * Automaker says lawyers should not be allowed to practice law AUSTIN, Texas, July 9 -- Chrysler Group has filed a lawsuit against three Texas lawyers who fabricated a fraudulent product liability l ... Continue reading
Coalition Partners Unveil 1st Annual Houston's Best Workplaces for Commuters List
HOUSTON--July 9, 2003-- Houston 1st City in Texas, 3rd in U.S. to Spotlight Local Employers Raising Bar on Quality of Life It is no secret that Houston ranks high on the list when it comes to obesity, smog and traffic congestion. Now, there is a list in which Houstonians can take pride. Today, Houston's Best Workplaces ... Continue reading
Colorado Consumers Benefit from Changes to Auto Insurance Regulations
With End of No-Fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage, Esurance Estimates $250 Average Savings for Its Customers SAN FRANCISCO, July 9 -- In response to Colorado's changes to its no-fault insurance system, which required drivers to purchase personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, Esurance has removed PIP co ... Continue reading
Grupo Imsa Obtains Financing for Ps 960 Million and US$ 70 Million
MONTERREY, Mexico--July 9, 2003--Grupo Imsa, S.A. de C.V. (BMV:IMSA) announced today that it has successfully obtained a multi-currency syndicated loan of 960 million Mexican pesos and 70 million U.S. dollars. The credit is payable over five years with an 18-month grace period. The part denominated in pesos is payable ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Webcast its FY2003 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
MILWAUKEE, July 9 -- Johnson Controls will webcast its fiscal year 2003 third quarter earnings conference call for financial analysts on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Central time. (Logo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) To access the listen-only webcast, visit the Johnson Contro ... Continue reading
HOLLYWOOD--July 9, 2003-- Pro and Semi-Pro Racers to Compete on Controlled Urban and Suburban "Tracks" "Ali" executive producer Lee Caplin and racing great Jay Penske, with television executive producer Andre Jetmir and advertising executive Peter Stranger, are in licensing talks with several networks for their TV show ... Continue reading
MPA Announces Stock Repurchase Program
TORRANCE, Calif.--July 9, 2003--Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. (Internet Billboard: MPAA) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $300,000 of the Company's common stock. The Company will begin implementing this program immediately and expects it to be completed by December ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: It's A Car-Truck-Van Utility Vehicle
-- Look, out on the road. It's a car! It's a truck! No, it's a crossover? What are we talking about? Well, if you are currently in the market for a new automobile, or will be soon, you'll probably be meeting up with the hottest new trend in automobiles. A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by ... Continue reading
NineSigma Receives Contract from PEL Technologies
CLEVELAND--July 9, 2003--NineSigma, Inc. announced that they received a contract from PEL Technologies LLC, a company formed in conjunction with The Timken Company and Phoenix Environmental Limited to commercialize engineered iron oxides. PEL Technologies engaged NineSigma to help them identify innovative technologies ... Continue reading
PowerSki International Signs Mass Manufacturing Contract
TORRANCE, Calif.--July 9, 2003--Nova Communications Ltd. (OTCBB:NCVM) announced today that its merger candidate, PowerSki International Corp., signed a mass production manufacturing agreement with Pacific Composites, based in Santa Ana, Calif., for mass production of the Igniter 2000 Jetboard hull. The manufacturing ag ... Continue reading
Redwood Technimentals Issues New Sell Rating on Harley-Davidson
NEW YORK, July 9 -- A strong sell signal on former high-flyer Harley-Davidson, Inc. , which reports earnings next week, was sent out this morning to global institutional investors by Joseph H. Phillips, CFA, senior analyst at Redwood Technimentals Research Group (CRD #39416), a leading independent equity research firm. ... Continue reading
Release-J.J. Yeley Seeks Racing History!
Springfield, DuQuoin Offer Yeley Shot at Racing History! Macon, IL July 9, 2003-If no is able to stop the “J.J. Yeley Express”, then the hottest racing driver in the United States will have a chance to write another page in his chapter in racing’s history book and join an exclusive list of racing immortals when t ... Continue reading
Study Finds Major Problems in Corporate Governance Practices of Largest Firms; Failure to Assess, Disclose and Address Climate Risk a Problem for Investors Worldwide BOSTON and WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Most of America's biggest carbon dioxide-emitting companies -- including ChevronTexaco , ExxonMobil , General Electric , ... Continue reading
Sonic Jet Unveils New Investor Relations Website
STANTON, Calif., July 9 -- Sonic Jet Performance, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SJET) announced today that it has launched a website designed to offer company information to shareholders and the investment community. The site features company information and updates, news releases, access to SEC filings, video, and other infor ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Expects Storms to Impact Earnings
COLUMBUS, Ohio--July 9, 2003--State Auto Financial Corporation today announced that it has increased its estimate of May storm losses by $16 million, bringing the total to $39 to $42 million, pre-tax. This will add seven loss ratio points to the previous estimate contained in its May 20 release, bringing that total to ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge, Tropicana 400 Advance
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge, Tropicana 400 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Tropicana 400 (race 18 of 36) TRACK: Chicagoland Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, July 11, 3:05 p.m. CT RACE: Sunday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. CT BROADCAST: NBC television and MRN radio COORS LIGHT TEAM FACTS: -Chassis: The Coors Light team wi ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--July 9, 2003--Teleflex Incorporated will webcast its second quarter 2003 investor conference call on Thursday, July 17, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). Management will discuss second quarter results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To access the conference call in a listen-only mode, go to ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Appoints Corporate Controller, General Counsel Executives
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 9 -- TriMas Corporation recently appointed two executives, E.R. "Skip" Autry and William "Bill" Fullmer, as corporate controller and general counsel, respectively. "It is great to have Skip join the TriMas finance team," said Todd Peters, executive vice president and chief financial office ... Continue reading
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Holds Career Night in Atlanta
MINNEAPOLIS--July 10, 2003--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national leader in the damaged vehicle repair industry poised for future expansion, is holding a career night in Atlanta on July 15, 2003. Potential team members will be able to learn about the history of ABRA and their plans for future growth within the Atlanta met ... Continue reading
ALLETE Schedules Second-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
DULUTH, Minn.--July 10, 2003--ALLETE, Inc. will announce its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 during the morning of Thursday, July 24, 2003. Following the release, ALLETE Chairman, President and CEO David Gartzke and Chief Financial Officer James Vizanko will present an overview of results and othe ... Continue reading
Bombardier Announces Successful Renewal of Bank Lines in Europe
MONTREAL--July 10, 2003--Today, Bombardier Inc. announced that on July 9, it successfully renewed the 364-day portion of its 3.75-billion euros syndicated European credit facility through syndicated banks. The new maturity date for this portion is July 7, 2004. Twenty-eight banks extended their facilities, totalling 56 ... Continue reading
Circuit City Simplifies Wireless Solutions
Verizon Wireless Service Added; T-Mobile Presence Expanded; In-store Activation Available RICHMOND, Va., July 10 -- Circuit City Stores is making wireless easier with new interactive kiosks; in-store, online activation of newly purchased wireless phones; and selections from the nation's fastest growing wireless provide ... Continue reading
Diodes Incorporated Added to Russell 3000 Index
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--July 10, 2003--Diodes Incorporated , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductor products, primarily to the communications, computing, industrial, consumer electronics and automotive markets, today announced that Diodes stock has been added to the Russell 3000 In ... Continue reading
Durakon Invests in Lapeer Operations
New Automated Equipment to Enhance Speed and Quality of Manufacturing High Performance Cargo Systems LAPEER, Mich., July 10 -- Durakon Industries, a leading manufacturer of cargo management, accessories and systems to the light truck market, today announced plans to invest in new equipment and technology that will furt ... Continue reading
Company to Contribute PLM Industry-Leading Technology and Deployment Expertise To Consortium's Visionary PLM Research and Education Programs PLANO, Texas and ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 10 -- EDS today announced it has become a founding member of the University of Michigan College of Engineering's Product Lifecycle Manageme ... Continue reading
Graco Lubrication Products Available on the Internet at www.BuyGraco.com
MINNEAPOLIS--July 10, 2003--Graco Inc. has introduced an E-commerce site for new and existing customers to purchase lubrication products via the Internet. This is the first direct-from-the-manufacturer, full-service lubrication equipment E-commerce site in the industry and is the next step for Graco in providing world- ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces Webcast of 2003 Second-Quarter Results
HOUSTON--July 10, 2003--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced it plans to conduct a conference call following the release of financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. B.B. Hollingsworth Jr., Group 1's chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Scott L ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces Webcast of 2003 Second-Quarter Results
HOUSTON--July 10, 2003--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced it plans to conduct a conference call following the release of financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. B.B. Hollingsworth Jr., Group 1's chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Scott L ... Continue reading
MacroAir Technologies Announces Sweepstakes
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--July 10, 2003--MacroAir Technologies LLC (MacroAir), has announced a sweepstakes for a chance to win a 2003 Ford F-150 Truck. MacroAir markets, sells, and distributes the Airvolution(TM) HVLS(TM) Fans for industrial applications and MaxAir(TM) HVLS(TM) Fans for agricultural applications. Peter Caruso, ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 10 -- Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that nine Pennsylvania corporations have accepted his "Golden Opportunities Challenge," an innovative Pennsylvania Lottery promotion, and the first ongoing program of its kind in the nation. The Golden Opportunities Challenge invites each of the app ... Continue reading
RF Monolithics, Inc. Announces Shipment of One Millionth Filter for Use in Satellite Radios
DALLAS--July 10, 2003--RF Monolithics, Inc. (RFM) today announced it had reached a milestone in its support of the satellite radio market with the shipment of its one millionth intermediate frequency (IF) surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter used in satellite digital radio receivers (SDAR). RFM's filters represent state- ... Continue reading
SHEP Technologies Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Technology Officer
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 10, 2003--SHEP TECHNOLOGIES INC. (OTCBB:STLOF) (BER:IH3) ("STI" or the "Company"), announced today that it has reached an agreement with Campbell & Co. for Mr. Robert Brown to provide his services to the Company in the capacity of Chief Technology Officer ("CTO"). Campbell & Co. is a p ... Continue reading
TBC Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter 2003 Conference Call
MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 10 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, invites you to listen to the Webcast of the Company's second quarter earnings conference call, which has been scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time / 9:00 a.m. Central time. Th ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 Continues Tradition of Value Throughout 2004 Lineup Of America's Best-Seller
DEARBORN, Mich., July 10 -- The best-selling vehicle in America for 21 years running, Ford F-Series continues to build on its strong tradition of toughness and value with pricing for the 2004 F-150 lineup starting at $19,125 -- the same price as the 2003 model. All-new 2004 F-150 models feature a wide range of function ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Appoints Charles G. McClure Chief Executive Officer And President
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 10 -- The Federal-Mogul Corporation Board of Directors has appointed Charles G. (Chip) McClure, 49, as Federal-Mogul's chief executive officer and president, effective July 11, 2003. Frank E. Macher, 62, will continue as Chairman of the Board. McClure's move from president and chief operating of ... Continue reading
Ford Names J Mays Group Vice President of Design
* Elevating the leadership of the Design organization underscores the importance Ford places on vehicle design. * J Mays has been an outstanding contributor to the business. DEARBORN, Mich., July 10 -- Ford Motor Company today named J Mays group vice president, Design, effective Aug. 1. Mays, 48, will report to Nick Sc ... Continue reading
Georg Fischer Automotive Gets CHF180 Million DaimlerChrysler Order
ZURICH July 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Georg Fischer Automotive Products, a unit of Georg Fischer AG , Thursday landed an order worth CHF180 million from DaimlerChrysler AG . The order is for the manufacture and delivery of bodywork components for Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles. The aluminium components will b ... Continue reading
Ford third-quarter dividend 10 cents per share
NEW YORK, July 9, 2003 Reuters Reports: Quarterly Latest Prior Amount $0.10 $0.10 Pay Sept 2 Record Aug. ... Continue reading
Delphi Corp Says No Plans To Acquire Auto Parts Rivals
Detroit July 10, 2003; Dow Jones reports that even the industry-leading Delphi, which was spun off from General Motors in May 1999, cut its second-quarter earnings estimate about a month ago, citing weaker demand and production volume as well as legal costs. Delphi now expects second-quarter net earnings of $85 million ... Continue reading
BMW To Launch New 6 Series Coupe At End 2003
BERLIN July 10, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Bayerische Motoren Werke AG said Thursday that it will launch the new 6 series coupe in Germany and through most of Europe at the end of the year. The car will hit U.S. showrooms four or five months later. The 6 series is part of BMW's ongoing product offensive. The company ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics' New Digital Consumer Insights Program Evaluates Evolving Consumer Expectations
BOSTON & LONDON--July 10, 2003-- Weekly Market Snapshots Span Information, Communication & Entertainment Markets Strategy Analytics, the global research and consulting company, today announced the launch of its new "Digital Consumer Insights" (DCI) Package, which features weekly email delivery of research and analysis. ... Continue reading
IIR Industry Alert: North Carolina Bags Another Tier I Honda Supplier
HOUSTON--July 10, 2003---Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated, Houston). Scotland County, N.C., has landed three Tier I suppliers so far this year, which is expected to increase considerably the employment numbers of this economically depressed county. For details on this tren ... Continue reading
South Korea Goods are Good In China
SHANGHAI, July 10 Godwin Chellam writing for Reuters reported that South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun gave a big plug for stronger China-Korea business cooperation in the financial hub of Shanghai on Thursday, but analysts and industry executives say he didn't need to. Despite the ever-present threat of trade spats, l ... Continue reading
Ford to Name Controller as CFO
DETROIT July 10, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. plans to name Controller Don Leclair as its chief financial officer and give Vice Chairman and current CFO Allan Gilmour responsibility for long-term strategy, a source familiar with the company's plans said on Thursday. The promotion o ... Continue reading
DALLAS, July 10 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. today reported total sales for June 2003 of $943.6 million, an increase of 4.7 percent over the June 2002 total of $901.4 million. Total merchandise sales for June 2003 were $672.5 million, an increase of 2.4 percent over the June 2002 total of $656.5 million. U.S. same-store merchandi ... Continue reading
ASV Announces Preliminary Results for Second Quarter 2003
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--July 10, 2003--ASV, Inc. today announced preliminary results for its second quarter of 2003. For the three months ended June 30, 2003, ASV anticipates its net sales will total approximately $26 million, compared with $14.7 million for the same period in 2002. ASV had previously announced expected n ... Continue reading
BMW and MINI Memory Watches Have Personal Data Storage Capability
Data Travels with the Flick of the Wristwatch WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 10 -- Forget burning a CD to hold your data. Now come a pair of new watches that are the latest word in personal data storage. BMW and MINI jointly announce their own versions of a Memory Watch that features an integrated USB port and holds up to ... Continue reading
Dorricott Racing - Toronto Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING LOOKS FOR SECOND HALF COMEBACK BEGINNING AT TORONTO IN TOYOTA ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP TORONTO, Ont., Canada (July 10, 2003) - Six races are complete but six races still remain before the 2003 Toyota Atlantic Championship is decided. Wit ... Continue reading
STUTTGART, Germany, July 10 -- For months the legendary American racing driver Dan Gurney has been looking forward to a reunion with the Porsche Formula One Type 804 in which he won the spectacular roller-coaster race at the Solitude circuit in 1962. On July 25 to 27, 2003 he will be able to get into the shining chrome ... Continue reading
Bluetooth Helps Drivers Say No to DWD: Driving While Dialing
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 10 -- Picture this: You're driving down the highway, going the speed limit, your seatbelt is buckled up and you haven't illegally changed lanes -- yet there is a police car behind you, sirens blaring, beckoning you to pull over. What could be wrong? The cell phone in your hand -- and against y ... Continue reading
Teens Tips on Lowering Auto Insurance
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- You have to keep your eye on the big things when a teenager starts to drive like making sure they drive safely. But parents and teens also have to watch the little things to save money on insurance premiums. GEICO has some recommendations that could help the family budget. * Discounts for driver ... Continue reading
Hummer Popularity Sparks Creative Aftermarket Solutions
REDMOND, Wash., July 10 -- Hummers are big and aftermarket products for the Hummer are big business. No one knows this better than Nu-Tec Designs, LLC of Redmond, Washington. Nu-Tec Designs is the inventor of the Flip-Step(TM), a hitch receiver fold-down step that sports a super bright LED brake/running light on the fa ... Continue reading
New Car/Travel Innovation Found With 'Combo Caddy'
CLINTON, Iowa, July 10 -- For the working, traveling public, there is a stunning variety of different sized cups offered through quick serve restaurants and convenience stores. With consumers desiring more convenience, the food industry has responded by offering more foods and snacks to be eaten "on the go" with packag ... Continue reading
Hot Weather the True Culprit Behind Car-Battery Trouble
BETHESDA, Md., July 10 -- Summer is the season for major car- battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life, says the Car Care Council. Excessive heat and overcharging are the two main reasons for shortened battery life. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the batte ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., July 10 -- Throw in your towels car lovers. You'll never have to wax again. LustreLab (TM) LXR (TM), Inc. is the latest in automotive cleaning technology, replacing the need for car wash liquids, wheel cleaners, glass cleaners, bug and tar removers and waxes. The 5-1 car-care solution, LustreLab adds ... Continue reading
'New Generation' of Car Waxes Cut Waxing Time in Half
PLEASANTON, Calif., July 10 -- For most people, their automobile, truck or SUV represents the largest purchase they will ever make, second only to a home. While much effort is made to keep a car in running order, its exterior requires upkeep as well. Snowy winters, salt and sand eat away at a car's exterior. Summer's b ... Continue reading
FrontRowCars.com Brings Leasing to the Used Car Online Marketplace
CINCINNATI, July 10 -- Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), an innovator in online, direct-to-consumer auto leasing, has launched www.frontrowcars.com . The website is an exclusive online marketplace for late-model, used vehicles that are available for purchase, finance or lease. There are a number of websites out ... Continue reading
Trimble Granted Patent for Automated Status Reporting of Ready Mix Trucks
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 10 -- Trimble announced today that the Company has received notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granting a patent for automated status reporting of ready-mix concrete trucks. This new patent is Trimble's 50th relating to Global Positioning System (GPS) based fle ... Continue reading
CarMax Reaches 'One Million Cars Sold'
Retailer Marks Milestone by Helping America's Second Harvest Provide One Million Meals to Food Banks Nationwide RICHMOND, Va., July 10 -- CarMax, Inc. , pioneer of the used car superstore concept and the nation's leading specialty retailer of used vehicles, celebrated selling its millionth car today. The retailer is th ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--July 10, 2003--GlobalAutoIndustry.com announced that J.D. Power and Associates has become one of its premier global experts, providing comprehensive market insight to the global automotive supplier community. J.D. Power and Associates is now the exclusive resource for market forecasts and analyses in Globa ... Continue reading
Retailer Helps America's Second Harvest Provide One Million Meals to Food Banks Nationwide RICHMOND, Va., July 10 -- CarMax, Inc. , pioneer of the used car superstore concept and the nation's leading specialty retailer of used vehicles, celebrated selling its millionth car today. The retailer is the only chain of used ... Continue reading
Avenger Outfitter Series Full-Line Feature Release 2004 EDWARDSBURG, Mich., July 10 -- Avenger Corporation is pleased to announce its new series of Outfitter dog trailers and truck toppers designed especially for hunters and dog handlers of every type. The new series of Outfitter products by Avenger include dog transpo ... Continue reading
CCC Information Services Signs 1,600th Customer Of CCC Connect in Just Six Months
CHICAGO--July 10, 2003-- Virtual Private Network Increases Transfer of Claims Information By Up to Ten Times of Traditional Dial-Up Connection CCC Information Services Inc. reached a milestone as the 1,600th customer began use of CCC Connect(TM), its six-month-old virtual private network (VPN) that establishes a secure ... Continue reading
Dana Responds to ArvinMeritor Announcement
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 10 -- Dana Corporation issued the following statement today in response to the announcement yesterday by ArvinMeritor, Inc. that it commenced a tender offer for the outstanding Dana shares. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana is evaluating ArvinMeritor's tender offer. As i ... Continue reading
LE MANS WINNING PETERSEN MOTORSPORTS/ WHITE LIGHTNING RACING HONORED BY VEGAS PORSCHE CLUB
LE MANS WINNING PETERSEN MOTORSPORTS/WHITE LIGHTNING RACING HONORED BY VEGAS PORSCHE CLUB LAS VEGAS, July 9, 2003 - 24 Hour of Le Mans winners Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing will add to its growing list of accolades with a special celebration in the team's honor on Saturday, July 19. The Las Vegas Region o ... Continue reading
IMPCO Forms Joint Venture in Egypt With Leading Alternative Fuels' Company
CERRITOS, Calif., July 9 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. today announced that the company has signed a joint venture agreement with AFG s.a.e., one of Egypt's leading companies in the alternative fuels industry. The joint venture, IMPCO Egypt s.a.e headquartered in Cairo, will focus on the development and sales of IMPCO pr ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Tropicana 400 Advance
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Tropicana 400 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Tropicana 400 (race 18 of 36) TRACK: Chicagoland Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, July 11, 3:05 p.m. CT RACE: Sunday, July 13, 2:00 p.m. CT BROADCAST: NBC television and MRN radio TARGET TEAM FACTS: -Chassis: Team Target will race chassis #302 at ... Continue reading
Dominant Mitsubishis Take on the Oregon Forest
Lancer Evolutions and Last Year's Winner Challenge Oregon Trails SCCA ProRally CYPRESS, Calif., July 9 -- Combine this season's foremost car and last year's winning drivers duo and stir in more than 120 miles of twisting, narrow logging roads for this weekend's Oregon Trail round near Hillsboro and you have a recipe fo ... Continue reading
B.A.D. Race League Television Show Hosted by Rapper and Actor Ice-T: Hey it sounds real EDGEY To Us.
HOLLYWOOD--July 9, 2003-- Pro and Semi-Pro Racers to Compete on Controlled Urban and Suburban "Tracks" "Ali" executive producer Lee Caplin and racing great Jay Penske, with television executive producer Andre Jetmir and advertising executive Peter Stranger, are in licensing talks with several networks for their TV show ... Continue reading
Flexible Heat Shields from Federal-Mogul Increase Lifespan Of Heat-Sensitive Vehicle Components
ReflectShield(TM) allows design flexibility, reduces or eliminates tooling costs, and speeds product development SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 9 -- Automotive design engineers are increasing the lifespan of heat-sensitive components in cars and trucks with Federal-Mogul's ReflectShield(TM) heat shields. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
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