Auto Club 500 Replaces NAPA Auto Parts 500 as Event Name FONTANA, Calif., Feb. 10 -- The Automobile Club of Southern California today signed a multi-year agreement to be the title sponsor for the April NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at the Southern California-based superspeedway. The Auto Club 500 is scheduled for Apri ... Continue reading
AutoZone Updates Second Quarter
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 10 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced that, for the second fiscal quarter through February 8, 2003, total same store sales are 3% and retail same store sales are flat versus a year ago. AutoZone will end the quarter on February 15, 2003. AutoZone expects to release final results for the quarter on ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Support Rising Sales in North America by Local Engine Production
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mitsubishi Motors to Support Rising Sales in North America by Local Engine Production Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 12, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche on behalf of Global Engine Alliance LLC partners ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance and LoJack Corporation Form Strategic Marketing Alliance to Fight Vehicle Theft
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 11, 2003--Farmers Insurance Group of Companies and LoJack Corporation today announced their strategic marketing alliance to co-market the LoJack stolen vehicle recovery system. Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will work together to promote the LoJack System to Farmers customers and ... Continue reading
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Feb. 11, 2003--Heartland Express, Inc. announced that Russell A. Gerdin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John P. Cosaert, Chief Financial Officer, and Michael Gerdin, Vice-President of Regional Operations will speak to the investment community at the Deutsche Bank Global Transportation Conferenc ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--Feb. 11, 2003-- Webcast is Live at 11 a.m. ET; Company will also Broadcast Online PowerPoint Presentation Tower Automotive, Inc. , will host a live Webcast of its 2002 fourth-quarter and year-end earnings conference call on Friday, February 14, at 11 a.m. ET. The company will also supply listeners ... Continue reading
Huzzahs IAB! Internet Advertising WORKS! See This New Real World Study
New York, NY ; February 10, 2003 ; Today, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released new research results from the latest of its Cross Media Optimization Studies (XMOS) based on advertising campaigns from Kimberly-Clarkamp;s Kleenexreg; Soft Pack tissues and Colgate-Palmoliveamp;s Colgatereg; Totalreg; ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11 -- EagleRider, the world's largest renter of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, announced the addition of its first annual "California Dreaming VIP Tour," a three-day, one-way guided tour that will depart Los Angeles on March 21 and arrive in San Francisco on March 23, 2003. Cost of the tour is $549 and ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Economy Pioneer to Help Make State of the Union Goal a Reality ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , was one of 22 companies asked to exhibit its unique hydrogen solutions last week for President George W. Bush, Secretary of Energy, Spencer Abraham, Administrator of the Env ... Continue reading
FoohMotors Changes Name to iBidMotors; Launches Next Generation Car Dealer Auction Sites
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 11 -- FoohMotors, the first and only provider of online auctions devoted exclusively to the local car dealership market, today announced that it has changed its name and its brand to iBidMotors. Millions of dollars of pre-owned cars have already been sold through the iBidMotors auction sites. iBid ... Continue reading
SLP Engineering to Display at the 2003 SEMA Spring Expo, Feb. 14 - 15
Media are invited to visit SLP Engineering's vehicle display at the SEMA Spring Expo, taking place at the Nashville Convention Center. The auto industry's most successful niche vehicle car company, SLP will showcase its Chevy Adventure and Monte Carlo SS, which are available nationwide through a network of regional ins ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
- Net Sales Increase 12% in Fourth Quarter - Fourth Quarter EPS Increases 42% to $0.37 per Diluted Share - EPS for Full Year Increases 28% to $1.25 per Diluted Share - Same Store Sales Grow 3.8% in Fourth Quarter MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 11 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacemen ... Continue reading
Median Age of U.S. Cars and Light Trucks Increases
DETROIT, Feb. 11 -- For the first time since the mid-1990s, automotive registration data reveal that Americans are keeping older vehicles on the road for longer periods. R. L. Polk & Co., the industry's premier automotive solutions provider, today announced that the median age of cars and light trucks in operation incr ... Continue reading
Protecting Kids in Car Crashes
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/02/10/2003021 0ML7821/02CH03-0131_V_T1.wmv CLICK4VIDEO 0:1:22(300kps) http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/02/10/20030210ML7821/0 2CH03-0131_V_56k.wmv CLICK4VIDEO 0:1:22(56kps) February 2003 (Newstream) -- Child Passenger Safety Week (Feb. 9-15) is here and many of us have a lot to ... Continue reading
New Green Filter Packaging Lends Fashion to Performance Air Filters
Attached is a new press release and low-res photo from Green Filter U.S.A. If you would like to view a high-res image please respond to this email to request. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE EMAILED PRESS RELEASES: You may reply to this email to remove yourself from our list ---------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Kruse International Promotions and New Hires
Kruse International Announces Promotions, Hirings For Immediate Release Contact: Stephanny L. Hartzell February 11, 2003 (800) 968-4444 ext. 254 Auburn, IN-Kruse International, the world's largest collector car auction company, has announced a series of promotions and new hires. The changes in the company's structure a ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--Feb. 11, 2003--EquityOutlook.Com (IARD#118718) - www.equityoutlook.com - evaluates the following stocks: (Get FREE ratings at http://www.equityoutlook.com/index.htm) Microsoft Corp - Outperform The Home Depot - Outperform Ciena Corp. - Outperform International Business Machines - Underperform Ford Moto ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Ertl to Market Tomy's 'Tomica Town' in the United States
GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Feb. 11 -- Under terms of an agreement announced today by Racing Champions Ertl , the Company has entered into an agreement with Tomy, a leading Japanese toy maker, to market that company's Tomica Town in the United States. Product releases are expected to begin in August 2003. Described as "a totally ... Continue reading
Donaldson Company to Webcast Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Thursday, February 20
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 11, 2003--Donaldson Company , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its 2003 second-quarter results conference call on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. CT. The company will issue a post-market earnings announcement on Feb. 19. ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 11 -- Frost & Sullivan (http://www.Transportation.frost.com ) will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. E.S.T. to provide industry participants an overview of the recently published study focusing on the North American Steering System Hard Parts Aftermarket. (report ... Continue reading
Give the Gift of Life at Saturn's National Donor Day Feb. 14
FOR RELEASE: February 11, 2003 Give the Gift of Life at Saturn's National Donor Day Feb. 14 Detroit, Mich. - Make this Valentine's Day truly meaningful by giving the gift of life. On Feb. 14, 2003, participating Saturn retailers will host the sixth annual National Donor Day, a one-day event aimed at raising awareness a ... Continue reading
Global Engine Alliance Selects Michigan for New Production Facility In the U.S.
* Dundee, Michigan chosen as preferred site, pending approvals * Engine plant a result of alliance between Chrysler Group, Hyundai and Mitsubishi * Production slated to begin in 2005 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and United Auto Work ... Continue reading
WHO: Irma Elder, CEO of The Elder Automotive Group and owner of Aston Martin Jaguar of Troy together with Aston Martin executive Simon Rodd WHAT: Exclusive Aston Martin "Power, Beauty & Soul Tour" Michigan showing of extraordinary and legendary Aston Martin vehicles collectively worth over $1 million. * Aston Martin DB ... Continue reading
GENT, Belgium--Feb. 11, 2003--Tele Atlas and Wayfinder have joined forces to provide the world's first powerful off-board, up-to-date navigation solution. Based on Tele Atlas digital maps, it enables both in-car and pedestrian navigation for mobile phones. The user enters the destination using the phone's keypad, or ca ... Continue reading
Patriotic Wheel Covers Honoring America and President Bush Introduced
Asset Caption: Made of PVC plastic and screen-printed with all-weather UV Ink, Clever Covers fasten directly to the wheels of cars, pickup trucks, vans or SUVs with Dual Lock Fasteners from 3M. Asset Caption: Made of PVC plastic and screen-printed with all-weather UV Ink, Clever Covers fasten directly to the wheels of ... Continue reading
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Feb. 11, 2003-- Reichhold, Inc. announced a new price increase today of $ .04 per pound on all unsaturated polyester resins sold in North America. This is in addition to the $ .04 per pound increase which took effect February 7. This price increase is effective for all North American order ... Continue reading
Release includes additional 'QuickView' upgrades SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 11 -- SupplySolution, Inc., the leading provider of supply chain execution applications for manufacturing, distribution, and supplier organizations, today announced the release of Version 4.7 of the i-Supply(TM) Service. The i-Supply Service is th ... Continue reading
Workers Begin to Pave Redesigned Areas at Infineon Raceway
JPEG IMAGE ATTACHED OF THE PAVING OF THE TURNS 8A-10 CONNECTOR. CONTACT: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway 707-938-8448, xt. 107 Workers Begin Final Phase of Track Safety Redesign for AMA Superbikes at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ¯ Infineon Raceway has completed the on-track design work for three ... Continue reading
ZAP to Attend World's Largest Consumer Boat Show, February 13-18 in Miami
MIAMI, Feb. 11 -- ZAP (OTC BB: ZAPZ), a world leader in battery powered vehicles, will be attending the Miami Boat Show, the largest show of its kind, February 13-18 at the at the Miami Beach Convention Center. ZAP, for Zero Air Pollution, will be showcasing several different models of battery powered transportation an ... Continue reading
Industry Fears Largely to Blame for Sharp Rise in Gas Prices, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 11, 2003--Fear of another significant terrorist attack and uncertainty about war in Iraq are driving gasoline prices higher across the United States, AAA said today. While it is true the continuing loss of oil and gasoline exports from Venezuela and recent cold weather in much of the country have af ... Continue reading
19th Annual Oklahoma City Collector Car Auction & Show
Kruse International & Leake Auction Company to Conduct 19th Annual Oklahoma City Collection Car Auction & Show For Immediate Release Contact: Stephanny L. Hartzell February 11, 2003 (800) 968-4444 ext. 254 Auburn, IN-Hot ponies and fast mustangs will be on display when Kruse International and Leake Auction Company cond ... Continue reading
2003 New York International Automobile Show Fact Sheet
Public Information/Events Auto Show Sneak Preview Friday, April 18 (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Auto Show Dates Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 27 Charity Preview Gala Thursday, April 17 (advanced tickets required) Public Show Hours Sundays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Location Jacob K. Javits Conve ... Continue reading
WHAT: A major announcement for Michigan. WHO: Chrysler Group President & CEO Dieter Zetsche; Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm; and UAW Vice President and Director -- DaimlerChrysler Department, Nate Gooden. WHEN: 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11. WHERE: DaimlerChrysler Headquarters, Auburn Hills. ... Continue reading
NOVI, Mich., Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the 37th Annual Detroit Camper & RV Show, February 12-16, 2003, at the Novi Expo Center in Novi, Mich. New, year 2003 recreation vehicles will be on display, including folding campers, motor homes, travel trai ... Continue reading
Mazda Hits Home Run With RX-8 Styling, Price Point
- New Rotary-Powered RX-8 Is a Sports Car Like No Other - CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Mazda hit the sweet spot when it debuted the all-new, rotary-powered RX-8 sports car in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With an athletically sculpted exterior and one-of-a-kind rotary engine, the Mazda RX-8 i ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Announces Record Earnings From Continuing Operations
CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 11 -- Speedway Motorsports, Inc. announced today record full year earnings from continuing operations, and that fourth quarter and full year 2002 results meet consensus expectations. The Company also announced that fiscal 2002 revenues and income and diluted earnings per share from continuing operat ... Continue reading
Deere Reports Improved Results for First Quarter
- First-quarter net income rises to $68 million vs. year-ago net loss - Strong improvement posted by all equipment businesses - European operations continue making positive contribution MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 11 -- Deere & Company today reported net income of $68.0 million, or $0.28 per share, for the first quarter ended J ... Continue reading
FoohMotors Changes Name to iBidMotors; Launches Next Generation Car Dealer Auction Sites
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 11 -- FoohMotors, the first and only provider of online auctions devoted exclusively to the local car dealership market, today announced that it has changed its name and its brand to iBidMotors. Millions of dollars of pre-owned cars have already been sold through the iBidMotors auction sites. iBid ... Continue reading
Cupid Strikes This Valentine's Day - But With Cars, Since Life's Most Precious Moments Involve Them; Meanwhile, 73 Million Car Slobs Estimated In U.S. CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Americans love their automobiles so much that they converse with them, name them, adorn them with trinkets, and involve them in some of life's most s ... Continue reading
Bertone at the Geneva International Motor Show
The upcoming Geneva International Motor Show will host the world preview of a concept car from Bertone that interprets a classic theme for the company: uncompromising Italian sportiness as a means to achieve possession of an exclusive object, and supremely enjoyable driving. The car's architecture is based on a two-box ... Continue reading
BURLINGTON, Mass.--Feb. 11, 2003--Digimarc ID Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc Corporation , today announced that the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles has begun piloting a new digital driver license system with an innovative design that makes it one of the most secure in the nation. Governor Mik ... Continue reading
Consumers Believe SUV Criticism Is Hype According to New Study
New Poll of In-Market Car Buyers Reveals Consumer Views of SUVs, Media and Terrorism IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 11 -- A New Vehicle-Buyer Attitude Study on SUVs released today shows more than half of its respondents feel the negative press around SUVs is hype and more than 70 percent felt that groups criticizing SUVs ignored ... Continue reading
Give Your Car the Gift of Love By Keeping It Properly Maintained
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 11 -- Giving the gift of tender loving care to one's vehicle will pay off in terms of dependability and performance this Valentine's Day, according to the Car Care Council. "When that gift translates into maintenance, motorists can expect a positive and tangible response from their vehicle in terms ... Continue reading
GM Will Spend $2 Billion to Spruce Up Small Cars
DETROIT February 11, 2003; Dow Joness reports that Tuesday's Wall Street Journal reported that GM is counting on smaller cars to help its bottom line. After years of raking in fat profits on big pickups and sport-utility vehicles, General Motors Corp. is spending nearly $2 billion to overhaul the other end of its lineu ... Continue reading
GM raises truck's rebate to $4,000 after sales fall
Detroit February 11, 2003; Joe Miller writing for Bloomberg reported that General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, increased the Chevrolet Avalanche rebate to $4,000, the highest in the company's U.S. lineup, after the truck's January sales fell 47 percent. The discount rose from $2,500 on Friday and now is ... Continue reading
U.S. regulator stress kids should ride in back seat
WASHINGTON February 11, 2003; Reuters reported that Americans are buckling up children in the car in record numbers, but many kids are still at increased risk of death or injury because they ride in the front seat, the nation's chief auto safety regulator said Monday. Nearly 30 percent of children between ages 4 and 7 ... Continue reading
Carmichael Heads Back East With Points Lead
For Immediate Release AMA Supercross Series 250cc/125cc West Round 6: San Diego, CA February 8, 2003 "I'm leaving California with the points lead," stated relieved Honda Red Rider, Ricky Carmichael after a tough weekend in San Diego. The defending Supercross champ turned in a valiant third-place effort at the sixth rou ... Continue reading
#40 Coors Light Daytona 500 Preview
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, 704-662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge Daytona 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Daytona 500 (race 1 of 36) TRACK: Daytona International Speedway QUALIFYING: Sunday, Feb. 9, 1p.m. QUALIFYING RACE: Gatorade 125s, Thursday, Feb. 13, 1 p.m. RACE: Sunday, Feb ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2003--Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA) announced that Enova President and CEO Carl Dean Perry and board member James Strock were among invited guests at President Bush's February 6th kickoff of his hydrogen fuel cell initiative, announced in his recent State of the Union address. Speaking at the Na ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Opens a Greenfield Facility in Little Rock, Arkansas
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 10 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today opened a greenfield facility in Scott, Arkansas. This new 20-acre facility located in the Little Rock metropolitan area is the company's first location in Arka ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Opens a Greenfield Facility in Little Rock, Arkansas
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 10 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today opened a greenfield facility in Scott, Arkansas. This new 20-acre facility located in the Little Rock metropolitan area is the company's first location in Arka ... Continue reading
Woodcliff Lake, NJ February 10, 2003.... How about a MINI Cooper that can claw its way over 4-foot snow drifts and speed effortlessly across a frozen lake? Is this the next new model? Not exactly. A bright-red MINI Cooper was transformed into a larger-than-life, 300 horsepower snowmobile by Discovery Channel's Monster ... Continue reading
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