Bombardier Learjet 40 Will be Offered With Optional Indy 500 Package Interior
Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available ORLANDO, Fla.--Sept. 10, 2002--Bombardier Aerospace (TSX:BBD.A.TO) (TSX:BBD.B.TO) and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) will combine to offer Bombardier Learjet(R) 40 customers an optional package that includes a unique, race-car inspired interior and VIP ... Continue reading
CarMax Separation From Circuit City Approved
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 10,2002 Circuit City Stores, Inc. today announced that shareholders have approved the separation of the CarMax Group from Circuit City Stores, Inc. and that the company's board of directors has authorized the redemption of the company's CarMax Group Common Stock and the distribution of CarMax, Inc. ... Continue reading
Advertisers to steer clear of 9/11
NEW YORK, Sept 10, 2002 Reuters is reported that media outlets from television stations to the giant video screens of Times Square will be commercial-free Wednesday on the anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, with marketers desperate not to appear as if they are cashing in on tragedy. ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone IRL Texas Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Chevy 500 Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Felipe Giaffone #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force Chevy 500 - Sept. 13-15, 2002 - Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, Texas - 1.5-Mile Tri-Oval Round 15 of 15 ... Continue reading
ADS Logistics Consolidates Commercial Organization and Promotes Gordon D. Gustafson
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--Sept. 10, 2002--ADS Logistics, LLC has announced a consolidation of their commercial organization and Integrated Solutions division, and the promotion of Gordon D. Gustafson to chief commercial officer for this Homewood, IL based metals logistics service provider. Gustafson joined ADS Logistics in 1986 ... Continue reading
Mopar NHRA Notebook for Maple Grove Raceway
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 18th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sept. 12-15, 2002 Maple Grove Raceway ‹ Mohnton, Pa. NHRA Storylines WEEKEND TELEVISION: (ALL TIMES EASTERN) QUALIFYING: Sat., Sept. 14; 4:00-5:30 p.m.; ESPN2 ELIMINATIONS: Sun., Sept. 15; 4:30-7:00 p.m.; ESPN2 REPEAT: Wed., Sept. ... Continue reading
* Dean Skuza defeated John Force in the Funny Car finals of the 1998 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Skuza beat Tony Pedregon in the 1997 run at Houston Raceway Park. It was Skuza¹s first victory. Not the reverse as previously stated. ... Continue reading
new hampshire 300 cup advance; highlights of tuesday teleconference with mayfield and evernham
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002 Ray Cooper New Hampshire International Speedway Golin/Harris International New Hampshire 300 Advance Material 803-466-9085 Highlights of Tuesday's Winston Cup Teleconference JEREMY MAYFIELD (No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Intrepid R/T) "We had a top 10 run at Richmond, and we're taking the same ... Continue reading
The following letter is from Leo Sarmiento, Public Relations Director for the Grand Prix Americas in Miami. Dear member of the media, We are now accepting media credential requests for the Grand Prix Americas, held -October 4-6. All requests must be submitted in writing, on company letterhead and signed by the assignin ... Continue reading
HMS World Finals on Friday and Saturday
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE For Immediate Release Legends Cars World Finals starts Friday at the Hardeeville Motor Speedway HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (September 10, 2002) - After almost four weeks of no racing at the Hardeeville Motor Speedway due to rain and scheduled off nights, racing action returns on Friday night, ... Continue reading
Fleetguard's Emission Solutions Provides Total Aftertreatment Solutions in the Pacific Northwest
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Sept. 10, 2002-- Fleetguard's Emission Solutions business continues to successfully deliver complete exhaust aftertreatment systems with nearly 500 new orders for diesel particulate filters in the Pacific Northwest. Emission Solutions, in partnership with Cummins Northwest, Inc., has recently identifi ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend; Dividends Paid Since 1950
PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 10, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on October 28, 2002, to holders of record on October 14, 2002. The annual dividend ... Continue reading
SEMA's 2003 Spring Expo Enters Active Space Allocation Stage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 SEMA'S 2003 SPRING EXPO ENTERS ACTIVE SPACE ALLOCATION STAGE DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2002) - SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has opened exhibitor space reservations for its 2003 SEMA Spring E ... Continue reading
Lafayette County Car Company's New LC 3
LONG BEACH, Calif. & AUBURN, Ind.--Sept. 10, 2002--Lafayette County Car Company, LLC, manufacturers of the next-generation Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, introduced their new two passenger electric vehicle at an American tradition, The Kruse Classic Car Auction and Show in Auburn, Ind. In its 32nd year, the Kruse Aubu ... Continue reading
Probex Enters Into $20 Million Stock Purchase Agreement
DALLAS--Sept. 10, 2002--Probex Corp. (AMEX:PRB), a technology based renewable resource company, today reported that it has entered into a common stock purchase agreement with Fusion Capital Fund II, LLC, a Chicago based institutional investor. Under the terms of the agreement, Probex may sell to Fusion from time to tim ... Continue reading
AMI DODUCO Research Targets Optimal 42-Volt Automotive Contact Material
EXPORT, Pa.--Sept. 10, 2002--Researchers at AMI DODUCO will present successful test results of various contact materials in 42 Volt DC applications at the 21st International Conference on Electrical Contacts (ICEC), a leading global forum on electrical contacts. The ICEC Conference will be held September 9-12 in Zurich ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--Sept. 10, 2002--ARKONA Inc. (OTC: ARKN) today announced that Automotive Equity Partners (AEP) has selected ARKONA to provide services and solutions for its growing list of dealerships. AEP is made up of investors focused on partnering with dealer candidates who lack the capital to acquire a new car fran ... Continue reading
FormScape Fuels Growth with Funding; Secures $5 Million in Venture Capital Investment
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. & LONDON--Sept. 10, 2002--FormScape(R), the enterprise information delivery company, today announced that it closed $5 million in venture capital funding. The funding underscores investor and customer confidence in the firm's market leadership - coming at a time when the Company has recorde ... Continue reading
Intermec's Hoffman Honored With Auto Industry Achievement Award
EVERETT, Wash.--Sept. 10, 2002--William Hoffman of Intermec Technologies Corp. has been honored with the Automotive Industry Action Group's (AIAG) Outstanding Achievement Award for his active contributions and leadership on behalf of AIAG and the automotive industry. Hoffman is a principal marketing manager focused on ... Continue reading
Kaydon Corporation Announces Election of New Officer
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Sept. 10, 2002--Kaydon Corporation announced today that Peter C. DeChants has been elected Vice President - Corporate Development and Treasurer. Most recently, Mr. DeChants was Vice President - Corporate Development and Strategic Planning at Metaldyne Corporation, a $2.2 billion automotive components ... Continue reading
CLEARWATER, Fla.--Sept. 10, 2002-- NMMG's Mobile LED Screen to Broadcast Video Footage At The Harley-Davidson, St. Petersburg Times' Forum, 99.5 WQYK-sponsored Commemorative Event New Millennium Media International Inc., (OTCBB:NMMG) will provide the Salvation Army zones 5 and 6 of the Florida division digital broadcas ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Corporation Accelerates the Auto Finance Process Through DealerTrack
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Sept. 10, 2002--DealerTrack.com, Inc. announced today that Onyx Acceptance Corporation, a leader in near prime and prime automobile lending, has gone live on DealerTrack's Internet-based auto financing system. Dealer customers of Onyx are now able to benefit from faster application decisions and better ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Sept. 10, 2002--Opticis Co, Ltd.: Visit Opticis at N+I/Comdex 2002 Booth # 340 - Korean Pavillion Opticis Co, Ltd., the leading provider of optical extension cables and modules as well as transceivers, nearly quadruples the size of its facilities in South Korea to increase its production output and advance its ... Continue reading
PRC-DeSoto, PPG Launch PPG Aerospace Brand Identity
Business Editors, Aerospace/Aviation/Defense Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available ORLANDO, Fla.--Sept. 10, 2002--PRC-DeSoto International and the aircraft transparencies business of PPG Industries are launching their new brand identity as PPG Aerospace at the annual conference and exhibition of the Nation ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--Sept. 10, 2002-- StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=pz ) makes these stock evaluations for the short term: Texas Instruments - Trend with Market KLA Tencor - Underperform Ford Motor Company - Underperform Nokia - Trend with Market Brocade - Trend with Market WHAT THE ... Continue reading
Donnie Wingo Wins IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Award
> For more information, contact: > Yancey Casey > Golin/Harris International > (312) 729-4379 > ycasey@golinharris.com > > Sawing Through Adversity, No. 26 Crew Chief Donnie Wingo Takes Home > IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors > > > VERNON HILLS, Ill., September 10, 2002 - Todd Bodine, driver of the No. 26 Discover C ... Continue reading
Mopar NHRA Notebook for Maple Grove Raceway
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 18th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sept. 12-15, 2002 Maple Grove Raceway ‹ Mohnton, Pa. NHRA Storylines WEEKEND TELEVISION: (ALL TIMES EASTERN) QUALIFYING: Sat., Sept. 14; 4:00-5:30 p.m.; ESPN2 ELIMINATIONS: Sun., Sept. 15; 4:30-7:00 p.m.; ESPN2 REPEAT: Wed., S ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE--Sept. 10, 2002--Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that it is initiating a voluntary recall of approximately 754 Widetrack brand Baja A/T tires in size 30x9.50R15 produced over a 21-day period beginning September 23, 2001, at its LaVergne, Tenn., plant. The products involve ... Continue reading
Firestone Initiates Voluntary Recall of Limited Number of P195/65R15 FR690 Tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Sept. 10, 2002--Firestone today announced that it is initiating a voluntary recall of 18,912 tires produced at its Wilson, North Carolina plant in order to ensure the recovery of 890 tires manufactured over a four-day period beginning April 12. There are no claims for property damage or injury caused ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson New Hampshire Preview
For more information contact: John Lewensten Team Lowe's Racing (704) 453-3942 jlewensten@golinharris.com TEAM LOWE'S HOPES TO CONTINUE CLIMB TO THE TOP Team Lowe's Racing hopes NHIS is another step closer to the top in Winston Cup points LOUDON, N.H. (Sept. 10, 2002) - Team Lowe's Racing has had somewhat of a funny si ... Continue reading
Driving Back in Time: New Exhibit Displays Early Car Travel in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Sept. 10, 2002--It used to be a luxury for some people, now it's a near-necessity for most -- the automobile. It's a cultural icon, with a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. AAA of Northern California and the Automobile Club of Southern California are teaming up with Sacramento's Golden Sta ... Continue reading
2000-02 Cadillac DeVille Recalled
FOR RELEASE: September 10, 2002 Recall Involves 280,000 Model Year 2000-2002 DeVilles DETROIT - General Motors today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 280,000 model years 2000-02 Cadillac DeVille passenger cars. There have been no reports of crashes or injuries related to this condition. During internal tes ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Rockingham Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Rockingham 500 Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Tony Kanaan #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola Rockingham 500 - September 13-14, 2002 - Pre-Race Notes/Quotes Rockingham Motor Speedway - Corby, England - 1.479-Mile Oval Roun ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus To Open Distribution Center and Retail Store in the Forest Park Area of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI--Sept. 10, 2002--Pickups Plus, Inc., a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today the planned opening of its second regional distribution center and retail store in the Forest Park area of Cincinnati, Ohio. "This is the second a ... Continue reading
Cross-Country Tour - Route 2002: An American Road Trip Stops in Albany, NY
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 10 -- Thousands of Albany area residents will have a chance to take a spin on Chrysler Group's "Route 2002: An American Road Trip" from Thursday, September 26 - Sunday, September 29 at NorthEastern Park in Guilderland Center. Route 2002 is a four-day opportunity for consumers to test-drive some of t ... Continue reading
Barefoot Bob McCreadie On WKNY
Racechat Radio is scheduled to host a call in from Bob McCreadie tonight on WKNY - 1490 AM Tune in to hear what hosts Dave Kanyan and Kerry Graham have to ask Bob - or call in yourself at (845) 331-1490 to ask you own questions, make a comment, etc. ... Continue reading
Honda Motor to release new Accord in Europe in early 2003
September 10, 2002 Tokyo -- Bloomberg News reported that Honda Motor Co. said it will start selling its new Accord sedan in Europe in early 2003 to help make its business in the region profitable. The seventh revamp of the Accord model will be equipped with 2-liter and 2.4-liter engines and meet the environment regulat ... Continue reading
Ford German unit CEO Zimmermann to leave
September 10, 2002 Cologne, Germany - Bloomberg News reported that Ford-Werke AG Chief Executive Rolf Zimmermann is planning to leave the German division of the world's No. 2 carmaker for personal reasons. Zimmermann, 55, has asked Ford-Werke's supervisory board to approve his request to step down at its meeting on Thu ... Continue reading
FORD OFFERS 5-YEAR/100,000 MILE POWERTRAIN PLAN ON 2003 FOCUS
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 9, 2002 – Ford announced today a 5-year/ 100,000 mile powertrain coverage plan for the 2003 Focus. The new no-charge Powertrain Extended Service Plan will be transferable from one owner to the next, offering new Focus buyers both long-term peace of mind and improved resale values. The Power ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Sales Through August 2002 at Last Year's Level
741,300 cars sold worldwide New sales record set in the U.S. and in Western Europe outside of Germany New E-Class strengthens company's market leadership in upper-range segment Stuttgart, September 10, 2002 At 741,300 units, worldwide sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in the first eight months of 2002 reached the s ... Continue reading
Japan, US Agree To Press China On Auto Imports
TOKYO -September 10, 2002, Dow Jones reported that Kyodo News reported the Japanese and U.S. trade ministers agreed Tuesday to cooperate in pressing China into complying with an increase in its vehicle import quota. In telephone talks, Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Takeo Hiranuma and U.S. Trade Represent ... Continue reading
Daewoo Motor: To Resume Operations Wednesday
SEOUL -September 10,2002 Dow Jones reported that South Korea's Daewoo Motor Co. said it will reopen its three plants starting Wednesday as its key supplier Korea Delphi Automotive System Corp. agreed Tuesday to end its two-week supply halt. Daewoo Motor has suspended the plants' operations since Aug. 28 after Korea Del ... Continue reading
Daimler Sees Commercial Vehicles Market Share Stable
Tuesday 5:34 am ET HANOVER, Germany -September 10,2002 - Dow Jones reported that DaimlerChrysler AG management board member for commercial vehicles, Eckard Cordes, Tuesday said the western European commercial vehicles market isn't likely to recover until the second half of 2003 at the earliest. "It depends on when Germ ... Continue reading
Delphi Enters Commercial Power Sliding Door Market
HANOVER, Germany, Sept. 10 -- Delphi Corp. annnounced that" a decision to pursue the commercial vehicle market around the world was easy. Borrowing from our leadership in the automotive market, we bring experience in manufacturing, quality expertise and innovation in applicable technologies," said James A. Bertrand, pr ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart, Inc. Reports Increased First Quarter Earnings from Continuing Operations
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--Sept. 10, 2002-- FY2003 EPS Guidance Increased from $1.58 to $1.67 America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced its operating results for the first quarter (ended July 31, 2002) of its fiscal 2003 year. The Company's results are segmented into continuing and discontinued operations. Highlights of first q ... Continue reading
New Zealanders To Get Personal Counciling To Leave Their Car at Home
Transfund New Zealand has committed thousands of dollars to a programme where Auckland motorists are being encouraged to leave their cars at home. The Auckland Regional Council and the North Shore City Council are running the personalised marketing trial which is costing over $100,000. It will see residents in Birkenhe ... Continue reading
Iowa highway safety advocates release "toolbox" of life-saving strategies
AMES, Iowa - The Iowa Safety Management System - a multi-disciplinary partnership of public and private highway safety entities – has released its comprehensive SMS Toolbox of Highway Safety Strategies. The purpose of the toolbox is to assist Iowa's highway safety professionals, policy makers, and citizens in imp ... Continue reading
Editorial Opinion from Marc J. Rauch, Co-publisher, The Auto Channel Exactly one year today, September 10, 2001, I was driving south on I-5 from Sacramento to Los Angeles, en route to a speaking engagement at a television industry conference. I was in one of those spots where it’s typical to lose good reception o ... Continue reading
Korea Delphi to End Daewoo Motor Boycott
Tuesday September 10, 2002 SEOUL Kim Myong-hwan writing for Reuters reported that Korea Delphi Automotive Systems, the biggest parts supplier to Daewoo Motor Co, has decided to end a boycott that has stopped production at South Korea's third largest carmaker for two weeks, a Daewoo spokesman said. Korea Delphi, which p ... Continue reading
Honda Is Investing $20 Million Dollars to Increase Production in Ohio
HOUSTON--Sept. 10, 2002--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Inc.; Houston). Honda of America Inc. (Anna, Ohio), a division of Honda of America Motor Company Inc. (Marysville, Ohio), is investing $20 million to manufacture an additional 120,000 V6 and four cylinder engines a year. For pro ... Continue reading
Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign Responds to News of Increased Belt Use
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 2002-- In response to an announcement today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the national seat belt use rate has increased from 73 percent in 2001 to 75 percent in 2002, Chuck Hurley, Executive Director of the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign of the National Safe ... Continue reading
NHRA: Coming home always big for Team Amato
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Coming home always big for Team Amato READING, Pa. (Sept. 9) – There’s no place like home, and for the NHRA’s all-time leader in Top Fuel championships and event victories, Joe Amato of nearby Moosic, Pa., Maple Grove Raceway and the rabid race ... Continue reading
PR: Vishnu Tunes the Power Behind the Pedal for teamSMR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2002 Vishnu Tunes the Power Behind the Pedal for teamSMR Martinez, CA: Vishnu Performance Systems has been successfully tuning high performance engines for nearly a decade. The company’s latest effort of providing performance enhancing components and engine management upgrades f ... Continue reading
AMATEUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED DURING RUNOFFS AT MID-OHIO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com AMATEUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED DURING VALVOLINE RUNOFFS® AT MID-OHIO DUBLIN, Ohio (September 9, 2002) - Over 700 amateur race car drivers will converge on Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with one goal - to be named the top driver in th ... Continue reading
Quebec Racers Happy To Race At Home This Weekend In Mont-Tremblant 250
Quebec Racers Happy To Race At Home This Weekend In Mont-Tremblant 250 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 9, 2002) -- Several racers from Quebec will not have to travel very far this weekend to compete in the Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series event, September 13-15. As the series prepares for its inaugural race at Le Circui ... Continue reading
Another Top-10 Finish for Montgomery
Another Top-10 Finish for Montgomery JOLIET, Ill. (September 9, 2002) - Chase Montgomery earned his eighth top-10 finish of the 2002 ARCA RE/MAX season. The 18-year-old rookie started 10th on the grid for the ReadyHosting.com 200 and led the field twice during the 134-lap event. After running in the top-10 the entire r ... Continue reading
SEMA Show's Featured Mobile Electronics Section Brings New Profit Opportunities to Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 SEMA SHOW'S FEATURED MOBILE ELECTRONICS SECTION BRINGS NEW PROFIT OPPORTUNITIES TO INDUSTRY DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (September 9, 2002) - Got electronics? The SEMA Show will have them. Any business person seriously look ... Continue reading
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