NHRA's 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 40, Frank Manzo
March 13, 2001 Perhaps more than any other honoree among NHRA's 50 greatest drivers, Frank Manzo is enjoying greater success now than he has at any point in his storied career. Manzo has won more NHRA national events in Federal-Mogul Funny Car (41) than anyone except Pat Austin (68), and has claimed more championships ... Continue reading
Brose and Shiroki Sign Cooperation Agreement
NAGOYA, Japan, March 12 On 14 February 2001 the Brose Group, with its headquarters in Coburg (Germany), and the Shiroki Corporation, Toyokawa, signed a cooperation agreement in Toyokawa/Japan. The aim of this cooperation is the joint development of window regulators, door systems and seat adjusters for vehicle platform ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract To Supply Military Wheels
NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 12 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , a leading global supplier to the automotive and commercial highway industries, announced today that its Commercial Highway Division has obtained a contract to produce military wheels for the Canadian Army's medium- duty truck, known as the Medium Logistics ... Continue reading
Napier Environmental Technologies Inc.: Hardman Report Updates Corporate Coverage
VANCOUVER, B.C.--March 12, 2001--Napier Environmental Technologies Inc. is pleased to report that we have received an updated in depth analytical report by Hardman & Co. dated March 9, 2001. Hardman and Co. is recognized as one of Europe's top independent research firms specializing in the coverage of "ethical" and "gr ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--March 12, 2001--Powerway, Inc., a leading provider of performance collaboration solutions for the global automotive industry, today announced that Magna International Inc. ("Magna"), one of the most diversified automotive suppliers in the world, has signed an agreement with Powerway. Magna intends to use ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--March 12, 2001--BentleyForbes today announced that it has acquired a modern office and call center facility near Dallas from Budget Group Inc. , one of the world's leading vehicle rental companies, in a sale-leaseback transaction valued at approximately $10 million. The property consists of 69,300 square f ... Continue reading
Charles E. Goodremote Promoted to Managing Director, Automotive Division for Modine Europe
RACINE, Wis.--March 12, 2001--Charles E. Goodremote has been promoted to managing director for the Automotive Division of Modine Europe. He succeeds James R. Rulseh, who was promoted to group vice president and officer at Modine. Goodremote will report to Klaus Feldmann, group vice president, Modine Europe. Goodremote ... Continue reading
Fitch Expects To Rate DCAT 2001-A Asset-Backed Notes `F1+/AAA'
NEW YORK--March 12, 2001--Fitch expects to rate DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust's (DCAT) 2001-A asset-backed notes as follows: -- $300,000,000 5.095% class A-1 notes `F1+'; -- $790,000,000 4.98% class A-2 notes `AAA'; -- $370,000,000 5.16% class A-3 notes `AAA'; -- $340,000,000 5.40% class A-4 notes `AAA'; -- $60,466,000 ce ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., March 12 Southern California Jaguar retailers are this year's official automotive sponsor of the Music Center's presentation of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The gala opening night performance will be held March 14 and the performance will run until March 18. "Jaguar is proud to be this year's off ... Continue reading
KIT Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2001 Results
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 12 KIT Manufacturing Company (Amex: KIT) reported a net loss of $866,000, or $0.84 per share, for the current fiscal quarter in comparison to net income of $177,000, or $0.16 per share, for the same period in 2000. Net sales, company-wide, declined 38 percent from the comparable quarter in the ... Continue reading
Modine Elects James R. Rulseh Officer and Group Vice President
RACINE, Wis.--March 12, 2001--The Board of Directors of Modine Manufacturing Company has elected James R. Rulseh an officer of the company and group vice president, with overall responsibility for the Automotive Division, the Aftermarket Division, the Commercial HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, and Refri ... Continue reading
Pinnacle Business Management Updates Schedule for Dividend of Summit Property Group
CLEARWATER, Fla.--March 12, 2001--Pinnacle Business Management (Pink Sheets:PCBM) has announced that the payment date for its previously announced 1-for-100 non-cash dividend (which will be paid in the form of shares in Summit Property Group Inc.) will be March 16, 2001. About Pinnacle Business Management Pinnacle Busi ... Continue reading
Productivity Technologies Corp. Announces Brazilian Order And Backlog Increase to $20.5 Million
ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 12 Productivity Technologies Corp. announced today that Atlas Technologies, Inc., one of its operating subsidiaries, has received a letter of intent for an order worth between $3.2 and $3.8 million in revenues, depending on accessories to be included in the order, from a Brazilian automotive sup ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 12 The bumper sticker has become the modern equivalent of the soap box -- a way to speak your mind from the comfort and convenience of your automobile. And it's clear that readers of TheCarConnection.com have a lot to say. This week's issue features the winners in TheCarConnection.com , and they cover a ... Continue reading
Short Track U.S.A. (Radio Show)
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TACH SPECIAL: Subaru's IMPREZA WRX Car of the Week
Watch Streaming Video Read Reviews & Press Releases Get Complete Specs & Prices Compare It Against the Competition Auto Central - March 12, 2001 - In bringing its impressive motor sports experience and knowledge into the consumer car market, Subaru has developed a really first class sports sedan. It's got plenty of pow ... Continue reading
CART: Da Matta's Newman/Hass debut ends in victory at Monterrey
March 12, 2001 MONTERREY, Nueva Leon, Mexico - Cristiano da Matta stepped into the seat vacated by legendary Michael Andretti at Newman/Haas Racing and continued on the road paved by CART's all-time victory leader when he captured Sunday's inaugural Tecate Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix Presented by Herdez, season opener ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies, Inc. Announces Appointment Of Gary L. Forbes to Head Its UQM Power Products Unit
GOLDEN, Colo., March 12 UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has appointed Gary L. Forbes as General Manager of its UQM Power Products unit. Mr. Forbes has more than 35 years experience in progressively responsible positions for Hamilton-Sundstrand ... Continue reading
INTERMET Names Terry C. Graessle Vice President of Sales and Marketing
TROY, Mich., March 12 INTERMET Corporation announced today that Terry C. Graessle is joining the Company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and member of the Corporate Operating Committee. Mr. Graessle will assume his new position on March 26. Mr. Graessle has spent 25 years in the automotive supplier industry. M ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Third-Quarter Fiscal 2001 Results
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--March 12, 2001--Earl Scheib Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the third quarter ended Jan. 31, 2001. Historically, the third quarter has been the most difficult quarter of the company's industry because of adverse winter weather and the holiday season. Net sales for the third quarter of fi ... Continue reading
RUF FAQ BASIC QUESTIONS What is the RUF system? The RUF system is a completely new kind of transportation system. It is a dual-mode system where the vehicles are small electric cars (rufs) or larger Automatic People Mover units (maxi-rufs). The vehicles can go directly from road to a triangular monorail at 30 km/h. The ... Continue reading
Saleen S7 supercar to use NewTech's High-Performance Brake System as Original Equipment
DETROIT, March 6 - NewTech Group International today announced that its revolutionary new full-contact brake system will be installed as original equipment on the 2002 Saleen S7 supercar, making Saleen, Inc. the brake company's first OE customer. The system will also be available as an option on the high-performance 20 ... Continue reading
Fiserv, Inc. Announces 100th Acquisition with Purchase of Remarketing Services of America, Inc.
BROOKFIELD, Wis.--March 12, 2001-- Specialized Provider of Vehicle Remarketing Services to Complement Fiserv Capabilities for Automotive Leasing Industry Fiserv, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Remarketing Services of America, Inc. (RSA), a specialized provider of portfolio services for the automotive finance ... Continue reading
Hastings Manufacturing Announces 2000 Results
HASTINGS, Mich., March 12 Hastings Manufacturing Company (Amex: HMF) today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2000. The Hastings, Mich.-based manufacturer of piston rings and other automotive products reported net sales of $35.3 million for 2000, compared with net sales of $37.4 million in ... Continue reading
GPS USED FOR ADVERTISING ACCOUNTABILITY, AIN'T TECNOLOGY GRAND?
Driving the Message Home ... FreeCar Mobile Advertising is Effective LOS ANGELES, March 12 FreeCar.com, creator of an innovative new form of mobile advertising, is leading the way to establishing their medium through the use of @Road FleetASAP(SM), a Web-based mobile resource management solution powered by @Road Locati ... Continue reading
Eaton to Sell Vehicle Switch/Electronics Division to Delphi Automotive Systems
Business & Automotive Editors CLEVELAND--March 12, 2001--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today said it has reached an agreement to sell its automotive Vehicle Switch/Electronics Division (VS/ED) to Delphi Automotive Systems for $300 million. The cash transaction is expected to be completed followi ... Continue reading
Delphi to Acquire Eaton Vehicle Switch/Electronics Division
$300 Million Acquisition Provides Platform for Growing Switch And Electrical Architecture Capabilities TROY, Mich., March 12 Delphi Automotive Systems today announced its intent to purchase the Vehicle Switch/Electronics Division (VS/ED) of Eaton Corp. for $300 million. The acquisition will broaden Delphi's market-lead ... Continue reading
International Automated Systems Develops New Engine For Electrical and Vehicular Power Generation
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 12 Neldon Johnson, president and chief executive officer of International Automated Systems, Inc. ["IAS"] (OTC Bulletin Board: IAUS), announced today that the company recently, before an audience of nearly 15 people gathered at a Brigham Young University laboratory, completed a successful tes ... Continue reading
Renault and Nissan Plan to Set Up a Joint Worldwide Purchasing Organization
TOKYO, March 12 Renault and Nissan intend to set up a joint purchasing organization to achieve the synergy objectives of the Alliance. Compared to the current separate organizations, this joint purchasing organization would provide additional savings, especially 5% on common projects, starting with the C-platform. Afte ... Continue reading
The Favorite Cars of February 2001
PALO ALTO, Calif.--March 12, 2001-- InvoiceDealers, The Leader in Automotive Comparison Shopping, released the favorite cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans of online comparison shoppers in February 2001. February 2001 Results The Honda Accord unseated the Ford F-Series for the first time as the most requested vehicle overa ... Continue reading
Covansys Teams With Commonwealth of Kentucky to Simplify Motor Vehicle Registration Process
Business/Technology Editors FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--March 12, 2001-- Covansys Enters Final Stage of Kentucky Vehicle Information System (KVIS) Online Implementation Project The commonwealth of Kentucky has authorized Covansys , a global technology services provider, to proceed with the construction and implementation ... Continue reading
Energy Prices to Spur Higher Profits in the Hydraulic Pump Markets, Reveals Frost & Sullivan
SAN JOSE, Calif.--March 12, 2001--New turbulence in energy markets is creating a ripe opportunity for growth in the North American Hydraulic Pump Markets. Well-informed manufacturers will be able to profit from this new opportunity. Frost & Sullivan (http://frost2001.frost.com), reveals that the North American Hydrauli ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler ... Continue reading
GasPriceWatch.com Announces Media Link Partner Program for the Unwired
DAYTON, Ohio, March 8 GasPriceWatch.com, cited by Media Metrix as one of the most trafficked web sites on the Internet, is a free site that consumers use to find the lowest prices for gasoline in their neighborhood. GasPriceWatch has launched a new service to help spread the fuel price savings to consumers -- even to t ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Cracker Barrel 500 Post Race Notes, Johnny Benson
JOHNNY BENSON, NO. 10 VALVOLINE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON POSTING THREE STRAIGHT TOP 10 FINISHES) "Our Valvoline Pontiac team is just doing an awesome job. I can't be any happier. We were off a little bit today, but 'off' is something I probably shouldn't complain about if we finished seventh. We're just getting better a ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Cracker Barrel 500 Post Race Notes, Ron Hornaday
RON HORNADAY, NO. 14 CONSECO PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON HIS RACE) "It was just one of those days. We really tightened the car up yesterday for 'Happy Hour,' so today we had to loosen it up and loosen it up all day long. We just missed the whole setup - shock package and the whole thing. I thought we had a pretty good car. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Cracker Barrel 500 Post Race Notes, Ken Schrader
KEN SCHRADER, NO. 36 PEDIGREE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON POSTING HIS BEST FINISH SINCE 1999) "We had a good run here last November and didn't get to show it because of an untimely yellow. Today I screwed up our car and screwed up our track position right there at the start and then we played 'catch-up.' We did, for a chan ... Continue reading
Benson Posts Third Consecutive Top 10; Moves To Third In Points
Benson Posts Third Consecutive Top 10 Valvoline Driver Moves to Third in 2001 Points Race Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson admitted he had a strange feeling after Sunday’s NASCAR Winston Cup race in Atlanta. He was a bit frustrated, but also happy. “It feels a little weird to be half-mad about finishi ... Continue reading
ZAP Bikes Get a Boost from Washington
WASHINGTON, March 6 Electric bicycles like the POWERBIKE(R) from ZAPWORLD.COM received a vote of approval today at approximately 6:45 p.m. EST from the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 727, sponsored by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Florida), passed the House by a vote of 401-to-1, supporting the regulation of electric bicy ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Atlanta the Achilles Heel of Home Depot Racing Team
HAMPTON, Ga., (March 11, 2001) - You can't blame Tony Stewart if he doesn't like racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway. After all, the track doesn't seem to like him very much. Accidents in his two trips to the 1.54-mile oval last year combined with a 27th place finish in Sunday's Cracker Barrel 500 have made Atlanta the Ac ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Rookie Harvick Grabs Emotional Victory at Atlanta
Kevin Harvick won the Cracker Barrel 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, grabbing his first Winston Cup victory in only his third start. The win was full of emotion, as the rookie Harvick won the race with the Richard Childress Racing team that came to prominence with the late Dale Earnhardt driving. Harvick stepped into th ... Continue reading
CART: Alex Zanardi Notes and Quotes, Monterrey Post Race
#66 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Tecate/Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix – Race Notes/Quotes – Sunday, March. 11 Parque Fundidora – Monterrey, Mexico – 2.1-Mile Road Course Round 1 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series Alex Zanardi’s return to the CART FedEx Champion ... Continue reading
CART: Tony Kanaan Notes and Quotes, Monterrey Post Race
#55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Tecate/Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix – Race Notes/Quotes – Sunday, March. 11 Parque Fundidora – Monterrey, Mexico – 2.1-Mile Road Course Round 1 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series Tony Kanaan brought home the #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Hon ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Orlando Speed World Dragway, Final Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES-SOUTHEAST DIVISION ORLANDO SPEED WORLD DRAGWAY SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2001 HENTGES, SMITH MAKE IT A DOUBLE IN NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISONAL COMPETITION ORLANDO, Fla. - Another beautiful day for the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series Florida Nationals at Orlando Speed ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Fuentes, Stidam take lead at State Capital Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION STATE CAPITOL DRAGWAY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISANA SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2001 FUENTES, STIDHAM TAKE THE LEAD AT STATE CAPITOL DRAGWAY BATON ROUGE, La. - Rookie Federal-Mogul Dragster driver Joe Fuentes of Leander, Texas, set a track record for ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Comments From Atlanta, Post Race
Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "I just run over some trash on the track. Something came out of the No. 20 car in front of me. I don't know what was wrong with the car, but he was just riding around out there about 50 miles an hour, dropping stuff everywhere. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Harvick, Childress comment on emotional win in Atlanta
Richard Childress, Owner, No. 29 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Chevrolet Monte Carlo (Is there any to put into words just how special this win is?) "No, I just can't. I just kept praying there at the end - praying for Dale (Earnhardt) to help us - and he did. I'm speechless." Kevin Harvick, No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon Comments From Atlanta, Post Race
Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 2nd): "That was a great, great race. I'm really, really proud of these guys and this Dupont Chevrolet. But I'm really proud of Kevin Harvick and of Richard Childress Racing. It was a great win for them. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau Comments From Atlanta, Post Race
Jerry Nadeau, No. 25 UAW-Delphi Chevrolet Monte Carlo (finished 3rd) "Well no, it wasn't as good as last year's race (when he won). But the guys did a good job. We didn't really have a good qualifying run. And we spun out on the first lap and went all the way back to 43rd. So I guess it's not that bad starting backing ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Rally of Portugal: Makinen Wins
Tommi Mäkinen celebrated his 100th FIA World Championship rally start in style by winning the third round of this year's series, the Rally of Portugal, which finished near Porto this afternoon. The Finn was made to fight hard for his 22nd victory at this level, though: Carlos Sainz snatched the lead on today's penulti ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Higgins gives Mexpro Racing first victory
LIGHT ROUNDUP - CART Dayton Indy Lights Championship Race Report: Round 1 - Fundidora Park, Monterrey, Mexico MONTERREY, Mexico (March 11, 2001) - Derek Higgins (Mexpro/StarlightDiamonds.com/PrecioBase.com Lola) gave Mexpro Racing team owner Rodolfo Junco Sr. his first Dayton Indy Lights Championship victory in his hom ... Continue reading
USAC: Worldcom TQ Midget Car Series Race Results, Bakersfield
WORLDCOM USAC TQ MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: March 10, 2001 -- Bakersfield, California - Bakersfield Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. James Styer, 41, Styer-14.326; 2. Ron Ahrendt, 87, Ahrendt-14.453; 3. Walt Johnson, 1, Barber-14.597; 4. Steve Lambert, 55, Lambert-14.635; 5. ... Continue reading
ASA: St. Amant Notches ASA Win at Irwindale
IRWINDALE, Calif. (March 10, 2001) - Columbus, Ohio's Gary St. Amant put on a show for his primary sponsor Wynn's, whose headquarters are only five minutes away from the Irwindale Speedway, winning his 16th career American Speed Association national event in front of a large crowd in Irwindale, Calif. St. Amant pockete ... Continue reading
USAC: Worldcom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Bakersfield
WORLDCOM USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: March 10, 2001 -- Bakersfield, California - Bakersfield Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Alex Harris, 54, Harris-12.495; 2. Ronnie Day, 15, Lawson-12.519; 3. Scott Nail, 7, Haynes-12.761; 4. Bud Kaeding, 29, Tomassi-12.811; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC: Midget Car Special Even Race Results, Thunder in the Dome
USAC MIDGET CAR SPECIAL EVENT RACE RESULTS: March 10, 2001 – Indianapolis, Indiana – RCA Dome -Indy Racing & the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Present "Thunder in the Dome XVII" TEAM USA QUARTER FINAL #1: (20 laps) 1. Matt Westfall (#53 Turner), 2. Scott Hatton (#70 Reed), 3. Jim Hettinger (#71 Brantley), 4. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Cracker Barrel 500 Race Results, Atlanta
HAMPTON, GA: Following are the race results for the Cracker Barrel 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 5. Kevin Harvick, Monte Carlo, 325 2. 2. ... Continue reading
After a long absence, the Toyota MR2 is back. The model it replaced (1991-95) had become too expensive and too high-tech to compete, but Toyota never planned to abandon the true sports car market. ... Continue reading
The RAV4 name is familiar, having graced Toyota's smallest SUV since 1996. But, with new styling outside, the face is new. As is everything underneath. ... Continue reading
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