SAN DIEGO--Sept. 10, 2001--As a service to the collision repair and insurance industries, Mitchell International, Inc. announced today that it is supplying free online access to Procedure pages (P-pages) for its print and electronic estimating products. The information can be accessed at www.eMitchell.com, Mitchell's o ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Driver change means Finn is going for a hat-trick
Last-minute entry as Finn goes for hat-trick A last-minute switch of driver has added extra spice to the entry list for next weekend¹s (September 15/16) Kumho Tyres Scottish Rally. Finland¹s Tapio Laukkanen, winner of the event for the past two years, will line up at the Dumfries start next Saturday morning in a Kumh ... Continue reading
iQBus from Avant! Set to Become Design Tool of Choice For 42V Automotive Designs
iQBus from Avant! Set to Become Design Tool of Choice For 42V Automotive Designs FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 10 Avant! Corporation today announced the introduction of iQBus(TM) design environment, the first complete design environment developed specifically for 42V automotive applications. iQBus builds on the market success ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Sept. 10, 2001-- MeansBusiness selected as strategic content by leading corporate university MeansBusiness, Inc. today announced that DaimlerChrysler has licensed the MeansBusiness service giving top executives direct access to over one thousand leading business experts' ideas. The DaimlerChrysler Corporate Uni ... Continue reading
CARLSBAD, Calif. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Sept. 10, 2001-- Program Provides Creative Marketing Support to Drive Awareness and Promotion As Part of QB1(R) Interactive Game Broadcast to 3,000 Hospitality Locations Nationwide NTN Communications, Inc. (AMEX:NTN), the world's largest out-of-home interactive television netwo ... Continue reading
Solid Edge Develops Professional Certification Program for Its Customers
Solid Edge Develops Professional Certification Program for Its Customers Individuals and Companies Benefit by Measuring Design Proficiency CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 10 UGS today announces the Solid Edge Certified Professional program to allow engineers and other technical professionals to measure their proficiency in the ... Continue reading
Nistevo Network Achieves Largest Full Truckload Volume on the Internet
MINNEAPOLIS---Sept. 10, 2001-- Network exceeds 3,500 shipments per day; Georgia-Pacific hits 80 collaborative tours with savings in the millions Nistevo Corp., a leading provider of a Web-based Collaborative Logistics Network(SM), today announced that its network members are now operating more than 3,500 shipments a da ... Continue reading
Press Release: NIF-T Date of Release: Sep 7, 2001 Provisionally Rates at AAA Huston Loke, CFA, Greg Nelson / 416-593-5577 ext.2233, ext.2224 / e-mail: hloke@dbrs.com Rating Rating Action Debt Rated AAA* Provisional Rating Class A-1 Senior Medium Term Notes, Series 2001-1 AAA* Provisional Rating Class A-2 Senior Medium ... Continue reading
--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)-- Winner To Receive New 2002 Altima and VIP Ticket Package to Latin Grammy Awards WHO: Nissan presents Cruzita Minero -- winner of the "La Revelacion del Ano Nissan" sweepstakes Nissan spokesperson, Tiarzha Taylor Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation spokesperson, Jack Hobbs Netmio.com representativ ... Continue reading
Rossi extends World GP Lead; Bayliss clinches World Superbike title
2001 FIM World Grand Prix, Round 11, Estoril, Spain, September 9, 2001 HONDA RACING PRESS INFORMATION Honda heroes Valentino Rossi (Nastro Azzurro Honda NSR500) and Daijiro Katoh (Telefonica Movistar Honda NSR250) won vital victories at Estoril today to give themselves comfortable advantages in their respective World C ... Continue reading
Titan Announces Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2001
Titan Announces Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2001 QUINCY, Ill., Sept. 10 The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the third quarter of 2001. The dividend is payable October 15, 2001, to stockholders of record on Septemb ... Continue reading
Global Automotive Supplier Improves Productivity Using Netscout's nGenius(TM) Solutions
Global Automotive Supplier Improves Productivity Using Netscout's nGenius(TM) Solutions Visibility Into Application Traffic Puts ArvinMeritor In Control of Rising WAN Costs While Assuring Service Levels WESTFORD, Mass., Sept. 10 NetScout Systems, Inc. today announced that ArvinMeritor, a global supplier of integrated s ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Brand Joins HBO in Honoring World War II Heroes
Jeep(R) Brand Joins HBO in Honoring World War II Heroes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 10 In celebration of HBO's "Band of Brothers," the story of the men of Easy Company and their journey from everyday Americans to World War II heroes, Jeep(R) will support a multimedia campaign to honor the shared values, heritage and spi ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 10, 2001--As hurricane season reaches its peak from now until late October, Cummins Power Generation, a leading global provider of backup power systems and a division of Cummins Inc. , recommends some simple steps to help families concerned about the likelihood of a lengthy power outage protect thems ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors, Inc. to Present at Sixth Annual Northwest Investors Conference September 15, 2001
Lithia Motors, Inc. to Present at Sixth Annual Northwest Investors Conference September 15, 2001 PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 10 Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced it is scheduled to present at the Sixth Annual Northwest Investors Conference on Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oregon Convention Center. Senio ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation to Present at Sixth Annual Northwest Investors Conference September 15, 2001 PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 10 Monaco Coach Corporation today announced it is scheduled to present at the Sixth Annual Northwest Investors Conference on Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oregon Convention Cent ... Continue reading
PocketMail Introduces the PocketMail(R) Composer(TM) for E-Mail Access Anywhere, Anytime
PocketMail Introduces the PocketMail(R) Composer(TM) for E-Mail Access Anywhere, Anytime Easy-to-Use, Compact Device Sends and Receives E-Mail Without a Computer SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 10 PocketMail Inc. today expanded of its line of simple and affordable e-mail devices and service with the introduction of the Pock ... Continue reading
DANNY JOHNSON CAPTURES THIRD CARQUEST 200 GLORY AT LEBANON VALLEY SEPTEMBER 9, 2001 WEST LEBANON, NY- Danny Johnson put his Sweeteners Plus sponsored racer in victory lane in the CARQUEST National 200 at Lebanon Valley. A capacity crowd was on hand for this unusually hot event. NASCAR superstar, Tony Stewart made his t ... Continue reading
Alabama's First Site Selection Venture Formed - World Business Advisors, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Sept. 10, 2001--Billy Joe Camp and Michael Johnson have formed a new site selection company to serve the Southeast region of the United States. World Business Advisors, LLC, provides comprehensive site selection services to new and relocating industries, industrial market analysis, and economic assess ... Continue reading
Document from Taylor Motorsports
This document is being delivered by Sports Systems for the client named above. Two files are attached (these formats are safe as they CANNOT include viruses): 1) PDF: This file should be the easiest to open and use both for Mac and PC users and is cut-and-pasteable. Note: if the original document was faxed to us, any c ... Continue reading
Magnesium Alloy Corporation Enters Into Financing Framework Agreement
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia--Sept. 10, 2001--Magnesium Alloy Corporation ("MagAlloy" or the "Company") (YMY.U - CDNX) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a financing framework agreement (the "Agreement") with Amphora Group Holding Luxembourg S.A. ("Amphora"), a European-based group, for the implementation ... Continue reading
Metro Detroit Tech Firm, Great Lakes Technologies Group, Shining From Focus On Employees
Metro Detroit Tech Firm, Great Lakes Technologies Group, Shining From Focus On Employees SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 10 While numerous tech firms are struggling due to the economic effects on both the automotive and IT industries, Southfield-based Great Lakes Technologies Group is proving that a company's strength lies in ... Continue reading
New Harris Poll Finds Overwhelming Public Support for Federal Leadership on Auto and Truck Safety Reform, Tough State Highway Safety Laws and More Funds to Get the Job Done Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Responds with '21 Recommendations for the 21st Century' to Cut Rising U.S. Death Toll WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 Th ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 6, 2001 Fake ID Multi-Media School Assembly Show to Premier at MADD National Conference, Launch Nationally in Fall 2001 DALLAS, Texas - Fake ID, a new, national multi-media school assembly program designed to reach students struggling with peer pressure and making tough decisions to refuse alcoho ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 7, 2001 DETROIT- Much of Buick's recent sales improvement can be attributed to the all-new Rendezvous, Buick General Manager Roger W. Adams said today. Buick's total sales in August were 9.5 percent higher than in the same month last year (46,764 vs. 42,715). In July, Buick sales were up 24.6 per ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 7, 2001 Detroit…General Motors announced today that its current plan is to end Oldsmobile production with 2004 models. GM previously announced that Oldsmobile products would continue to be produced and sold until the end of their current product lifecycles, or production would end earlier if ma ... Continue reading
Elite Logistics Announces Record Revenues For Fiscal 2001; Revenue Increase of 211% Over 2000
FREEPORT, Texas--Sept. 10, 2001--Elite Logistics Inc. (OTCBB:ELOG), a leader in telematics and wireless asset management, today announced its results for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2001 which included a 211% revenue increase over the previous year. The company revenue of $1,771,600 and a net loss attributable to com ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 7, 2001 Grand Blanc, Mich. - ACDelco's Drive to Victory Sweepstakes offers over $50,000 worth of prizes including a trip to Paris to watch the world famous LeMans auto endurance race and a two-year lease on a new Cadillac. Sweepstakes entry forms are available at participating independent service ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 6, 2001 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Natalie Simenson-Nicholson, Grand Forks-native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in women's curling, today received a new Chevrolet Malibu from Rydell Chevrolet as part of a unique vehicle donation program that suppo ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 6, 2001 Miami, FL - Meeting a music idol is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people, but not for 15 year-old Priscilla Batista of Miami. Two years ago, Priscilla - already an accomplished singer- met Emilio Estefan in the Estefans' private studio where she recorded her very own CD. But h ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 7, 2001 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. - Sarah Schleper, Avon, Colo., native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in skiing, today received a new Chevrolet Silverado from Medved Chevrolet as part of a unique vehicle donation program that supports aspiring ath ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor's Larry Yost Named Automation Alley's 'CEO of the Year'
ArvinMeritor's Larry Yost Named Automation Alley's 'CEO of the Year' ARVINMERITOR LOGO ArvinMeritor logo. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] TROY, MI USA 05/24/2001 TROY, Mich., Sept. 10 ArvinMeritor, Inc. , today announced that Chairman and CEO Larry Yost has been named "CEO of the Year" by Oakland County's Automation Alley. Automation ... Continue reading
Hayden Harris Elected Chairman, McLaren Performance Technologies
Hayden Harris Elected Chairman, McLaren Performance Technologies MCLAREN PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES LOGO McLaren Performance Technologies. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] LIVONIA, MI USA 03/21/2001 LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 10 McLaren Performance Technologies, Inc. announced today that Hayden Harris (59) has been elected Chairman of the co ... Continue reading
It's Not Too Late to Register for the Automotive Public Relations Event of the Year
It's Not Too Late to Register for the Automotive Public Relations Event of the Year RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 10 Leading automotive public relations professionals from numerous automotive suppliers and public relations agencies will gather in Cleveland for the Fall Conference of the Automotive Public Relation ... Continue reading
Micronas' Advanced Video Solutions Macrovision Certified
Micronas' Advanced Video Solutions Macrovision Certified SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10 Micronas (SWX: MASN, Neuer Markt Frankfurt: MNSN) announced today that it has secured Macrovision certification for its Video Pixel Decoder VPX 3226E. The Micronas chip incorporates a certified detection apparatus to detect and decode M ... Continue reading
TheCarConnection.com Previews the Frankfurt Motor Show; Gets the Scoop On the Shake-Up at Volkswagen; Finds There Are No More Excuses at GM; Tests the Hot Subaru WRX; and Reveals the New Direction at Nissan DETROIT, Sept. 10 It's the biggest auto show on Earth -- and it certainly feels that way when you're walking the ... Continue reading
Clover Technologies Prospers in Tough Economy
Clover Technologies Prospers in Tough Economy Expanded Services, New Management Team Lead to Profits DETROIT, Sept. 10 Clover Technologies Inc., a Wixom, Mich.-based network integration provider, will attain its highest level of profitability in three years during the third quarter of 2001, according to Hiram Jackson, ... Continue reading
Dent Wizard Named National Paintless Dent Removal Supplier to Sonic Automotive
Dent Wizard Named National Paintless Dent Removal Supplier to Sonic Automotive ST. LOUIS, Sept. 10 Dent Wizard, the industry leader for Paintless Dent Removal (PDR), and Sonic Automotive, the second largest automotive retailer in the U.S., have signed a national agreement adding Dent Wizard's to Sonic's national suppli ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 6, 2001 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Natalie Simenson-Nicholson, Grand Forks-native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in women's curling, today received a new Chevrolet Malibu from Rydell Chevrolet as part of a unique vehicle donation program that suppo ... Continue reading
S&P Assigns Preliminary Ratings to DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2001-C
S&P Assigns Preliminary Ratings to DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2001-C NEW YORK, Sept. 10 Standard & Poor's today assigned its preliminary ratings to DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2001-C's $1,856,473,000 asset-backed notes and certificates. The preliminary ratings are based on information as of Sept. 10, 2001. Subsequent in ... Continue reading
BOLOGNA, Italy--September 10, 2001--Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced Troy Bayliss (Ducati Infostrada) took a superb double win in the Dutch leg of the World Superbike at Assen and clinched the 2001 World Superbike Championship. The 32-year old Austral ... Continue reading
Schneider Logistics Signs Agreement With Ford Automotive Consumer Services Group
Schneider Logistics Signs Agreement With Ford Automotive Consumer Services Group New Account Becomes Schneider Logistics' Second Largest; Spans U.S., Europe GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 10 Schneider Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of technology-based logistics services, has reached an agreement with Automotive Consumer S ... Continue reading
Society of Automotive Analysts to Feature Aftermarket Leaders Conference In Las Vegas on Oct. 31, 2001 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 10 Two top Wall Street analysts will round out the speaker lineup at the Society of Automotive Analysts' first-ever conference on the $250 billion U.S. aftermarket being held during this year' ... Continue reading
WestStart Publishes Drivetrain and Fuels Trends Analysis
PASADENA, Calif.--Sept. 10, 2001-- Publication Offers Insight Into Issues, Trends Impacting Drivetrains and Fuels for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Industry Over Next 10 Years WestStart, a nonprofit advanced transportation technologies consortium, has released its latest trends analysis publication, "Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles: An ... Continue reading
S&P Asgns Prelm Rtg to DaimlerChrysler Auto Tr 2001-C
NEW YORK--Sept. 10, 2001--Standard & Poor's today assigned its preliminary ratings to DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2001-C's $1,856,473,000 asset-backed notes and certificates. The preliminary ratings are based on information as of Sept. 10, 2001. Subsequent information may result in the assignment of final ratings that d ... Continue reading
Subaru Rally Team USA Finishes Fourth Overall At SCCA Wild West ProRally
Subaru Rally Team USA Finishes Fourth Overall At SCCA Wild West ProRally Subaru Rally Cars Take Six of Top Ten Finishing Positions SHELTON, Wash., Sept. 10 Subaru Rally Team USA's Group N team of Karl Scheible and Brian Maxwell battled choking dust to steer their 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX home fourth overall, second in c ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Lee Ervin as Chief Operating Officer
INDIANAPOLIS--Sept. 10, 2001--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced that Lee Ervin has been named Chief Operating Officer of the Company, reporting directly to John Stainbrook, UAC's President and Chief Executive Officer. The creation of this new position is an effort to better distribute responsibilitie ... Continue reading
Watch The Global Reveal Of The Saab 9X Live
FOR RELEASE: September 10, 2001 Watch The Global Reveal Of The Saab 9X Live Norcross, Ga. - Saab Automobile will unveil its new concept car, the Saab 9X, on Tuesday, September 11 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). The 9X challenges automotive tradition by revealing new dimensions in car design. Saab invites the world t ... Continue reading
American Honda Creates eBusiness Division; New Division Will Enhance and Personalize Customer Interaction With Honda TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 10 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced the creation of a new "eBusiness Division" to better serve its customers by utilizing the latest e-business applications and advanced t ... Continue reading
Championship Auto Racing Teams Announces 2002 Ladder Series Plans
Championship Auto Racing Teams Announces 2002 Ladder Series Plans DETROIT, Sept. 10 Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. today announced its 2002 plans with respect to its top two development series -- the Dayton Indy Lights Championship and the Toyota Atlantic Championship. Following CART's analysis and in furtherance ... Continue reading
Government Regulations and Innovative Software Solutions Propel Growth Of Automotive Electronic Control Units, Says Frost & Sullivan FROST & SULLIVAN LOGO Frost & Sullivan logo. (PRNewsFoto)[TC] SAN ANTONIO, TX USA 07/31/2001 SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10 As the government strives to make North American cars safer and mor ... Continue reading
Limousine Operators Increase in Revenue Higher than Decrease
NEW YORK--Sept. 10, 2001--In a recent survey by Limousine & Chauffeured Transportation Magazine (LCT), limousine operators who reported an increase in gross revenue averaged a 20 percent change. Operators who reported a decrease reported an average loss of 8 percent. Annual average revenue for SUV's increased from $66, ... Continue reading
New Penn Recognized for Outstanding Service by Trendway, a Major Manufacturer of Office Furniture
LEBANON, Pa.--Sept. 10, 2001--New Penn Motor Express, a subsidiary of Arnold Industries, Inc. , was recently recognized for outstanding service by Trendway Corporation, a major manufacturer in the office furniture industry. The primary measure used at Trendway to compare the quality of service among transportation prov ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Group Honors Latin Americans With Spanish Language Commercials During 'The Latin GRAMMY Awards' on CBS AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 10 With help from two of the biggest names in Latin music and a 10-piece band that plays a unique mix of rock-rap-funk, the Chrysler Group will air Spanish-speaking commercials ... Continue reading
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Represents ITM, LLC in its Sale to Citation Corporation
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Represents ITM, LLC in its Sale to Citation Corporation MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10 U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray announced today that it served as exclusive financial advisor to ITM, LLC ("ITM"), a premier manufacturer of die-cast and precision machined products serving primarily the automotive indus ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Valeo Sylvania Develops HID Headlamp Module with Automatic Leveling
-- The distinctive blue-white light cast by the headlamps of several luxury vehicles on today's highways is the very visible signature of what promises to be a major evolution in vehicle lighting led by Valeo Lighting Systems and Valeo Sylvania. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
The Acura TL was introduced in 1996, then redesigned in 1999. It was about that time when the car's sales numbers really took off. It quickly became Acura's number one selling vehicle. ... Continue reading
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 37 Year 2001
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 37 Year 2001 ... Continue reading
Your dad is a devoted, dyed-in-the-wool GM man. He's never strayed from the General Motors flock and he always buys one of their cars when it's time for a new vehicle. Among other GM products, he owned a problem-free black 1988 Buick LeSabre. On a recent GM trip to Detroit to check out the new GM vehicles, we were tran ... Continue reading
Bob Hagin says four-door compact sports wagons like the new Mazda Protege5 are in style with thirty-somethings that are tired of the SUV scene. Matt Hagin notes that it's deja vue for the company. ... Continue reading
Read A Magazine - Buy A Vehicle
Buying a car or truck can be a very frustrating experience. You want to be a cognizant shopper, but it's hard. If you randomly drop in to franchised dealerships wanting only to kick tires and slam doors, you'll most often find yourself facing a salesperson who, naturally enough, wants to sell you one of his or her vehi ... Continue reading
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Patent Awarded to Nestor for CrossingGuard Intersection Safety Features
Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. (NTS) today announced that the US Patent Office has granted a patent to the Company for its video-based violation detection and intersection safety features. The patent relates to CrossingGuard(R)'s ability to identify and verify a red light violation and trigger an emergency request to the ... Continue reading
CTS Names CEO as Part of Management Transition Plan
CTS Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors had named Donald K. Schwanz to succeed Joseph P. Walker as Chief Executive Officer upon Mr. Walker's retirement later this year. Schwanz is currently CTS' President and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining CTS, Schwanz, 57, was President of Honeywell's Indu ... Continue reading
General Motors Begins Construction of New Engine Plant in New York
The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston, TX). General Motors Corporation (Detroit, MI) has named Arcadis-Giffels (Arnhem, Netherlands) at the design and engineering firm for the project and The Washington Group (Buffalo, NY) as the general contractor for constr ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Morse TEC Selects SupplyWorks SRM Software
Global Automotive Leader to Use SupplyWorks Solution to Streamline Supply Chain Management and to Maximize Value of Supply Base SupplyWorks, Inc., the leader in supplier relationship management (SRM) software for discrete manufacturers, today announced that BorgWarner Morse TEC has selected SupplyWorks(R) MAX(TM) to st ... Continue reading
Goodyear EMT Runflat Tires are #1 Worldwide
Goodyear, with nearly 50 original equipment runflat tire fitments sourced, about to begin or under evaluation, has become the world leader in runflat tires. "Eight major automakers worldwide are using or evaluating Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires," said Goodyear Chairman and CEO Sam Gibara here on the eve of the Frank ... Continue reading
Robomatix Announces Financial Results For Q2 of the Year 2001
Robomatix Technologies Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: RBMXF), announces today financial results for the second quarter of the year 2001. As used herein, "Robomatix" or "Company" refers to Robomatix Technologies Ltd. ... Continue reading
WirelessCar is Chosen by NEXIQ to Provide Universal Telematics Network
The 5 Year Multi-million Dollar Agreement Signifies the Clear and Immediate Industry Acceptance Of WirelessCar and Aether's Recently Announced Partnership WirelessCar, a global business-to-business provider of telematics services, today announced that NEXIQ Technologies (OTCBB:NEXQ), a leading provider of vehicle diagn ... Continue reading
Penske Auto Centers LLC Names Zielinski Manager of Public Relations
Penske Auto Centers LLC today announced the appointment of Luce Ann Zielinski to Manager of Public Relations for its national service centers. In this new position, Zielinski will be responsible for enhancing the overall Company's image with media, customers, community leaders, the investment community and employees. A ... Continue reading
George Caplea Appointed Executive Vice President of Trelleborg AB
George Caplea, 51, was today appointed an Executive Vice President of Trelleborg AB. George Caplea has been President of the Trelleborg Automotive business area since 1998. "Following two major acquisitions, BTR and LACD, the automotive industry and the Trelleborg Automotive business area in turn have assumed increased ... Continue reading
Realities of the Emerging Fuel Cell Market
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Sept. 10, 2001--Allied Business Intelligence Inc (ABI), a leader in fuel cell market research, will bring together first-tier players in the portable, stationary and automotive fuel cell markets at its upcoming conference, "Fuel Cell Dynamics 2001: Reality, Not Hype." "The fuel cell industry has been ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Announces Hall of Fame International Inductees
-The National Safety Council announced today that three outstanding safety professionals, James W. Brinkley and Daniel Della-Giustina of the United States and Soun-shik Chang of Korea, will be inducted into the Safety and Health Hall of Fame International (SHHOFI) class of 2001. The Safety and Health Hall of Fame is de ... Continue reading
UAW Wins Key NLRB Decision Regarding Nissan Vote
The Memphis Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled against Nissan today in a decision that also directed a union election for the workers at Nissan's Smyrna assembly plant. The decision denies Nissan's attempt to dilute the voting strength of the Smyrna plant workforce by including voters ... Continue reading
AIG Subsidiary to Appeal New Jersey Ruling On Auto Insurance Rates
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) subsidiary American International Insurance Company of New Jersey (AIIC), has filed an appeal with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, challenging the August 30 decision by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The Commissioner ... Continue reading
Bandag Distribution Subsidiary Names New President
Bandag, Incorporated announced today that John McErlane, 48, has been named vice president of Bandag, Incorporated and president of the corporation's distribution subsidiary, Tire Distribution Systems, Inc. (TDS). Mr. McErlane had been vice president, marketing and sales, and served on Bandag's executive leadership tea ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Revs Up Fashion Week
In addition to the introduction of the new Spring 2002 collections shown during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, title sponsor Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will introduce several new programs, initiatives and vehicles during the week-long event, September 7 - 14, 2001. ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Announces Key Executive Changes
Lear Corporation today announced key appointments involving three of its top executives in an ongoing effort to fully leverage Lear's global scope and build upon the company's firm commitment to improving customer satisfaction and shareholder returns. Douglas G. DelGrosso, Senior Vice President - Product Focus Group, h ... Continue reading
Kenworth Introduces Special Edition W900L at GATS
Kenworth Truck Company's premium Kenworth/Canepa Design Special Edition W900L was introduced today at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. "Many drivers already regard Kenworth's W900L long-nose conventional as the industry's most appealing, traditional and classic heavy-duty truck," said Ed Caudill, Kenworth ge ... Continue reading
Viasystems Group, Inc. Announces New CFO
Viasystems Group, Inc. today announced that Joseph S. Catanzaro has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Catanzaro replaces James G. Powers, who has accepted a similar position with another company. Catanzaro has held senior positions with Viasystems since October 1998, a ... Continue reading
Titan: USWA Leadership to Submit Contracts for Ratification
Titan International, Inc. acknowledges that United Steelworkers of America (USWA) Local 164 of Des Moines and Local 303L of Natchez have reached tentative agreements on all outstanding issues with Titan Tire Corporation and Titan Tire Corporation of Natchez. Titan has been informed that the union leadership will submit ... Continue reading
Isuzu Dominates the Australian Outback
Isuzu dominated the 2001 Australian Safari, an international cross-country rally that ended August 26 after eight grueling days in the Outback. The Isuzu Trooper and its Australian counterpart, the Holden Jackaroo, claimed four of the top ten spots in the overall automotive division, including first and second place. H ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover Appoints New Franchise Operations VP
Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover North America announces the appointment of Sally Eastwood to the position of vice president of Franchise Operations. Eastwood will report to Mike O'Driscoll, president of Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover North America. Eastwood will be responsible for franchise development, distribution and ... Continue reading
NHRA: Team Firebird earns team title for second year in a row in Boise
September 10, 2001 BOISE, Idaho -The NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Finals concluded at Firebird Raceway on Sunday with champions being crowned in Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman and Motorcycle/Snowmobile eliminator categories. With more than 550 drivers, representing 16 NHRA Northwest Division member tracks, c ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Rain forces Tri State Raceway eliminations to be carried to Monday
September 10, 2001 EARLVILLE, Iowa -Rain wreaked havoc on the scheduled events at Tri-State Raceway for the third consecutive day. The NHRA Federal-Mogul-Drag Racing Series event presented by Winnebago, which boasted 530 cars, was supposed to finish eliminations late this afternoon. Unfortunately, rain put an end to th ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson Posts Third Consecutive Top-10 Under Richmond Lights
September 10, 2001 Imagine what #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson could have done with a little luck and the race car he really wanted to race in Saturday night’s NASCAR Winston Cup race at Richmond International Raceway. Benson drove a backup car from his 27th starting position to take the checkered fla ... Continue reading
Notes From D6 NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals
News and Notes from the NHRA Summit Racing Series Northwest Division Finals 09/09/01 Among the class racers competing at this years NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals was Stock Eliminator racer Jody Lang. With a top 10 finish in National standings last year, and a handful of national and divisional event victories to his ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Chevy Monte Carlo 400 Race Results, Richmond
September 9, 2001 RICHMOND, VA: Following are the race results for the Chevy Monte Carlo 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Saturday night. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 9. Ricky Rudd, Taurus, 400 2. 22. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon Interview: Poor finish at Richmond
September 9, 2001 Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo (goes behind the wall to repair the rear of the car due to a wreck on lap 35 while battling for third position with Sterling Marlin) "The Dupont Chevrolet was really good, especially on the longer runs. Early on in the run on cold tires it took a while ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kevin Harvick Interview: Racing hard at Richmond
September 9, 2001 Kevin Harvick, No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 2nd): "I don't know what I've got to do to win a race here at Richmond. We always run real good. It was a good night for this GM Goodwrench racecar and the Taz was in contention tonight. That's just short track racing. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Interview: Finishing third at Richmond
September 9, 2001 Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 3rd): "It was a lot of fun. We had a pretty good car but we were way too tight in the middle to keep up with those guys that were leading. Kevin (Harvick) had a good shot at the win. I was kind of disappointed. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Labonte Interview: Satisfied with a good Richmond finish
September 9, 2001 BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON YOUR RUN) "All in all we had a pretty good car. We were a little too loose to begin with and we just changed a lot of stuff. Every stop we changed quite a bit, it seemed like, for us and we got it better at the end. Our lap times were ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Close but no million for Earnhardt Jr. at Richmond
September 9, 2001 Ricky Rudd won Saturday night’s Monte Carlo 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, passing Kevin Harvick with five laps to go. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the Budweiser team were eligible to win a million dollar bonus from series sponsor Winston if they won the race, but fell just short of thei ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Close but no million for Earnhardt Jr. at Richmond
September 9, 2001 Ricky Rudd won Saturday night’s Monte Carlo 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, passing Kevin Harvick with five laps to go. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the Budweiser team were eligible to win a million dollar bonus from series sponsor Winston if they won the race, but fell just short of thei ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Up and down night for Leffler at Richmond
September 9, 2001 RICHMOND, Va. (September 8, 2001) – The No. 01 Cingular Wireless Dodge R/T driven by rookie driver Jason Leffler finished 28th in the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Leffler is tied for fourth in the Raybestos Rookie of the Year points standings. Leffler started the ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Marlin has transmission problems in Richmond
September 9, 2001 RICHMOND, Va. (September 8, 2001) – The No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Intrepid R/T driven by Sterling Marlin finished 32nd in the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Marlin moved to fifth overall in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship points standings. The No. ... Continue reading
ALMS: Five in a Row for BMW; Secures Mfr.'s Title
September 10, 2001 MONTEREY, Calif. (September 9, 2001) - BMW Motorsport dominated today's ALMS Monterey Sports Car Championships with its potent M3 GTRs, placing 1-2. BMW, with its fifth win in a row, secured its first American Le Mans Series GT class manufacturer's championship and the fifth GT title since 1995. The ... Continue reading
SCCA: Cunningham capitalizes to take Speedvision GT win at Mazda Raceway
September 10, 2001 MONTEREY, Calif. (September 9, 2001) -- Peter Cunningham, of West Bend, Wis., took his record 23rd SCCA Pro Racing Speedvision World Challenge GT Championship win today at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, part of the Monterey Sports Car Championships Presented by Mazda, nearly halving Michael Galati's Cham ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Seventh at Richmond
September 10, 2001 HENRICO COUNTY, Va., (Sept. 9, 2001) - Tony Stewart overcame a 33rd place starting position, numerous caution periods and seemingly immovable lapped traffic to post a strong seventh-place finish in Saturday night's Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Still, the driver of The ... Continue reading
USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Hawkeye
September 10, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 9, 2001 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Hawkeye Downs - "Hat World Hawkeye Sprint Car Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jonathan Vennard, 54, Vennard-17.562;2. Brian Tyler, 69, Dynamics-17.730; 3. Dave Steele, 66, Walker/Gratton-17.783; 4. Ton ... Continue reading
ASA: Sauter Ties ASA Record With Ninth Win in Rev Up 200
September 10, 2001 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (September 9, 2001) - Rookie sensation Johnny Sauter dominated the Rev Up Sports Drink 200 at Memphis Motorsports Park on Sunday, and in the process, tied the American Speed Association record for wins in a single season, his ninth of the 2001 ASA ACDelco Series season. Sauter’ ... Continue reading
TRANS AM: Bell gets first win at Laguna Seca
September 10, 2001 MONTEREY, Calif. - Rookie Justin Bell, of London, England, son of legendary racer Derek Bell, captured his first SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, part of the Monterey Sports Car Championships Weekend Presented by Mazda. Brian Simo, of Car ... Continue reading
SCCA: Eagle One 'Best Appearing Car' Award To Be Presented at 38th Valvoline Runoffs
September 10, 2001 Eagle One has become a sponsor of the SCCA Valvoline Runoffs and will present the Eagle One Best Appearing Entry Award at the national championships for amateur road racing. The 38th Valvoline Runoffs will be Sept.17-23 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio. Almost 700 cars are expect ... Continue reading
NHRA: Amato Says 1 More Ride for James Dean Car
September 10, 2001 Joe Amato scored the 52d -- and final -- victory of his record-setting NHRA Top Fuel career in last year's Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, near Reading, Pa. In fact, five-time TF champion Amato won the race the last two seasons, and it is considered to be the "home" event for the Exeter, P ... Continue reading
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