IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY POSTPONES JUNE 15 EVENT
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY POSTPONES JUNE 15 EVENT TICKETS WILL BE HONORED AT ANY FUTURE EVENT Irwindale, Calif. - - (June 12, 2002) Irwindale Speedway today announced the postponement of its Saturday night, June 15 NASCAR racing event. All tickets purchased for that night will be honored at any future event. The oval track wi ... Continue reading
New York Man Wins ACDelco NASCAR Contest
FOR RELEASE: June 12, 2002 Grand Blanc, Mich. - Richard Storch is your average auto racing fan. He follows the NASCAR® circuit and has even attended some races. Now, thanks to ACDelco, he is the envy of race fans around the country. Storch, from Gansevoort, N.Y., won the Grand Prize in the ACDelco Racing Heritage onli ... Continue reading
Czech Army to Purchase More Tatra Trucks; Tatra to Invest in Modernization and New Products
W. PALM BEACH, Fla.--June 12, 2002--SDC International, Inc. ("SDC") (OTC:SDCN) today confirmed two news stories released in the Czech Republic by the official Czech Information Agency (CIA) and the Czech Press Agency (CTK). According to both the CIA and CTK releases, the Czech army looks to buy 1,230 trucks from Tatra ... Continue reading
Fairchild Semiconductor Captures Number One Worldwide Market Position in Power Transistors
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--June 12, 2002-- -- Fairchild Leaps from Number Nine to Number One Position in a Single Year -- Revenues Increased More Than 42% from Previous Year -- Represents 10.2% Market Share Worldwide -- Reconfirms Fairchild's Commitment to the Overall $9 Billion Power Components Worldwide Market Segment Fa ... Continue reading
National Safety Council News Release June 12, 2002
For Immediate Release June 12, 2002 Contact: Joe Larkin 630-775-2303 President Bush Commends National Safety Month Efforts Itasca, IL - The National Safety Council (NSC) designates each June as National Safety Month to increase public awareness of the dangers Americans face each day. President Bush sent a letter of com ... Continue reading
New Jersey Assocation of Realtors Joins Coalition for Auto Insurance Competition
NEWARK, N.J.--June 12, 2002--The Coalition for Auto Insurance Competition today announced that the New Jersey Association of REALTORS(R), a non-profit association representing the professionals needs of approximately 36,000 REALTORS(R) in the state, has joined the Coalition in the effort to reform New Jersey's auto ins ... Continue reading
Prab Reports Second Quarter Results
KALAMAZOO, Mich.--June 12, 2002--PRAB, Inc. (OTC:PRAB) reports second quarter sales of $3,548,000 and a net income of $92,000 for the period ended April 30, 2002. These results compare with sales of $3,111,000 and a net loss of $50,000 in the same period a year ago. Six month sales of $5,897,000 and net profits of $97, ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--June 12, 2002--Pep Boys , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, has launched its second annual, nationwide Virtual Car Show. This virtual car competition will offer car devotees the chance to win $1,000 in Pep Boys gift certificates, as well as the chance to be ... Continue reading
USFreightways Executives To Address Transportation Conference
CHICAGO--June 12, 2002--USFreightways Corporation announced today that Christopher L. Ellis, Senior Vice President, Finance and CFO and Jared McArthur, President, Western Carrier Group, will address attendees of the Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference in New York City at 8:35 am EDT on June 14th. A live audi ... Continue reading
Alpha Technologies Group Reports Fiscal 2002 Second Quarter Results
LOS ANGELES--June 12, 2002--Alpha Technologies Group, Inc. today reported higher revenue and income from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to the year's first quarter. For the three months ended April 28, 2002, net income from continuing operations before an extraordinary item was $16 ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Supercharges Sales Processes and Service Speeds with Siebel eBusiness Applications
SAN MATEO, Calif.--June 12, 2002-- Siebel eAutomotive Streamlines Premier Online Car Buying Service's Operational Processes and Supports Company's Aggressive Expansion Siebel Systems, Inc. , the world's leading provider of eBusiness applications software, announced today that CarsDirect.com, the leading multibrand onli ... Continue reading
DETROIT--June 12, 2002--CogniTens Ltd. unveils two new products in its Optigo 3D non-contact measurement family at the Quality Expo Detroit today. The Optigo 200 is a portable, high accuracy measurement and analysis system for applications requiring high throughput and enhanced accessibility measurement in harsh enviro ... Continue reading
IMPCO's Eclipse Achieves 2007 EURO 5 Emission Levels
CERRITOS, Calif.--June 12, 2002--IMPCO Technologies, Inc. today announced that IMPCO's natural gas heavy-duty truck system, the Eclipse, has passed conformity of production tests and achieved EURO 5 emission levels at the Millbrook proving grounds in the United Kingdom. Working with Scania UK, IMPCO developed the Eclip ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Driving Safely with Pets
-- There are 54 million dog owners in this country, and most take their pets along for the ride in their vehicles. Something that - if not done properly - can put you and your pet in danger. A report from General Motors You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?6221 ... Continue reading
R.W. Beck Issues Engineering Report On Probex's Wellsville Project
DALLAS--June 12, 2002--Probex Corp. (AMEX:PRB), an energy technology company, today announced that the major independent engineering firm of R.W. Beck, Inc., has issued its Draft Final Engineering Report on the Company's planned Wellsville, Ohio, facility. The report, which was commissioned on behalf of the project's p ... Continue reading
The following is news regarding Spartan Motors, Inc. . If you have any questions, please call Jeff Lambert or Ben Buursma at 616.233.0500. Thank you for your interest in Spartan. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> For Immediate Release New Chairman, CEO Take Helm at Spartan Mot ... Continue reading
Consumers Victims of Airline Commission Cuts, Says AAA
WASHINGTON--June 12, 2002--Consumers are paying more for travel and losing valuable access to travel agent expertise and service as a result of the recent elimination of airline commissions, according to AAA, the nation's largest leisure travel agency. In testimony before the National Commission to Ensure Consumer Info ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Selects SmarTire Monitoring System for Concept Car
RICHMOND, British Columbia--June 12, 2002-- SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, announces that its tire monitoring product has been included as an essential component of a concept car unveiled at the DaimlerChrysler Innovation Symposium on June 11th, 2002 ... Continue reading
225 Dealers, 200 Cars, and $4.1 Million in Inventory for Sale on eBay Motors
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--June 12, 2002-- Zproductions.com, America's leader in high performance automobile auction management tools for dealers and private sellers, is proud to announce the Company has sailed through its short-term goal of surpassing 225 dealers, 200 cars, and $4.1 million worth of inventory for sale on ... Continue reading
Easy Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Theft
STEVENS POINT, Wis.--June 12, 2002--With another riding season underway, motorcycle riders will be hitting the highways, racetracks and rallies this summer. Unfortunately, all these places are prime targets for motorcycle theft. Bob Feinen, motorcycle theft and fraud specialist with Sentry Insurance, has a few commonse ... Continue reading
GM Facilitates Distance Learning For Mexican Engineers
FOR RELEASE: June 7, 2002 * Distance Education Technology * Linking the most prestigious Universities in the world Mexico, D.F. - Engineers working for General Motors de Mexico were recognized by Gary Cowger, President of GM North America, and Arturo Elias, President of GM Mexico, for graduating from prestigious Univer ... Continue reading
ACDelco Brake Parts Certified By D3EA Process
FOR RELEASE: June 12, 2002 Grand Blanc, Mich. - Nearly all replacement parts suppliers claim to carry premium products. When it comes to brakes, ACDelco can prove it. The ACDelco DuraStop® brake line is among the first in the automotive aftermarket to have its line of brake shoes, pads, drums and rotors certified with ... Continue reading
GM Donates Avalanche For Fund Raiser
FOR RELEASE: June 12, 2002 2002 Chevy Avalanche is Top Prize in Raffle to Help Raise Funds for Children with Life-threatening Illnesses Denver, CO.- General Motors' Western Region is donating a 2002 Limited Edition Chevy Avalanche to the Make-a-Wish Foundation® (MAWF). The vehicle is being offered as the prize from a ... Continue reading
H2 Dealers Sprouting Up Across the US
FOR RELEASE: June 12, 2002 Dealerships open in the following markets: New Orleans, LA, Detroit, MI, Casper, WY, Norfolk, VA, Rochester, NY, Manchester, NH Detroit, Mich- The world's premiere off-road vehicles, the HUMMER H1 and soon to market HUMMER H2, are at six new GM HUMMER dealerships in Metairie, Louisiana, Troy, ... Continue reading
GM, Isuzu, Suzuki, Fuji(Mitsubishi) Unify Purchasing For Selected Parts
FOR RELEASE: June 11, 2002 Tokyo, Japan - General Motors Corporation, Fuji Heavy Industries Limited (FHI), Isuzu Motors Limited and Suzuki Motor Corporation have unified their purchasing organizations for selected parts, components and services. The four automakers have created the Alliance Purchasing Team (APT). The T ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Vehicle Line-up and Pricing for Sirius
CHELSEA, Mich., June 12 -- Beginning this fall, Chrysler Group customers can tune into a new listening experience while driving as Sirius Satellite Radio launches as a Mopar product offering in 2003 model year cars, trucks, SUV's and minivans. Chrysler Group will offer Sirius Satellite Radio as a Mopar dealer- installe ... Continue reading
UConnect to Launch in the Fall on Chrysler Group Vehicles
CHELSEA, Mich., June 12 UConnect, Chrysler Group's in-vehicle, hands-free, voice-activated communications system, will debut this fall as a Mopar accessory, dealer-installed option in selected 2003 model year vehicles. Chrysler Group will offer the Mopar version of UConnect on the following '03 MY vehicles: Chrysler - ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Introduce Cool Chrome Cruiser in 2003
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 12-- The chrome look is back. A shining example of "too-cool-to-categorize" styling will get even brighter, as Chrysler will make a chrome appearance package available on its 2003 PT Cruiser. Similar to the Locke Touralette version of the 1927 Chrysler Imperial and the 1934 Chrysler Airflow wi ... Continue reading
Rand Racing - Watkins Glen Advance
sixes Six Rand Racing drivers will compete in the six-hour Rolex Sports Car Series race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on June 23. The team will be looking for its sixth straight win in six races. Terry Borcheller of Phoenix, Anthony Lazzaro of Acworth, Ga., and German Ralf Kelleners will drive the No. 8 Rand Rac ... Continue reading
Honda Leads Auto Industry in Improving Fuel Economy, NYT Says
Detroit, June 12 Bloomberg News is reporting that Honda Motor Co. stands apart from other car manufacturers because it has supported government measures to improve fuel economy and leads the industry in developing fuel-saving technology, the New York Times reported. Honda told federal regulators that most sport utility ... Continue reading
New Technology to Prevent Car Backup Deaths
CHARLOTTE, N.C. AP is reporting that Capt. Larke Plyler admits he'll never be prepared to deal with tragedies like the death of Eli Bannister. The little boy was the second local toddler in just two weeks to die when he was run over in his driveway by his mother. "It's a tragic thing, and what makes it worse is that it ... Continue reading
Willy Chirino Is Auto Nation Spanish-Language Spokesman
MIAMI, June 12 AutoNation, Inc., America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, announced today two major developments for "Maroone," its South Florida retail brand: $10 million in capital improvements for its stores on Miami's "Calle Ocho" and the selection of Latin recording artist Willy Chirino as the bra ... Continue reading
Hyundai Mobis scraps controversial merger plan
SEOUL, June 12 Reuters reported that Hyundai Mobis Co, the auto parts division of South Korea's largest automaker, said on Wednesday it will not merge with an affiliate, Bontec Co, easing investor concerns about corporate transparency in the group. Bontec, which makes car audios, airbags and other auto components, is p ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Power New Mobile `ARC' Flywheel Patent Announced Today
Pushes High-Performance Truck, Bus and Auto Hybrids Closer to Reality Technology Also Advances Fuel Cell, Microturbine, Solar and Other Alternative Energy Systems SEATTLE--June 12, 2002-- Higher-performance hybrid cars, trucks and buses took an important step closer to reality with the announcement today of a new flywh ... Continue reading
BMW Builds E-Commerce Initiative
JENA, Germany and MUNICH, Germany, June 12 Intershop Communications,, the established provider of e-commerce solutions for global enterprises, today announced that BMW has selected the Intershop Enfinity B2C Solution as the foundation for multiple e-commerce initiatives undertaken by BMW Group. The new initiatives will ... Continue reading
6/12 "Inside Racing" Guest Lineup
"INSIDE RACING" Radio Show FEATURED GUESTS for 6/12: DAN WHELDON U.S. F2000 Champion just named to drive a second car for the Pennzoil Panther Racing Team in the last two races of the 2002 Indy Racing League Season ROGER BAILEY Executive Director, Indy Racing Infiniti Pro Series AARON FIKE Open-wheel, short-track stand ... Continue reading
Jyco Awarded Comprehensive Quality Registrations for TPV Sealing Development
DEXTER, Mich.--June 11, 2002--Jyco Sealing Technologies has been awarded comprehensive ISO 9001 and QS-9000 registrations for the development of TPV automotive sealing systems. The registrations include design, development, testing and manufacturing for the company's headquarters and technical center in Dexter, Michiga ... Continue reading
Hudson Valley Sports Network presents Racechat Radio every Tuesday night after the 6:00 evening news on 1490 AM - WKNY Tune in to hear about the latest happenings in the area's local racing arenas. It's the fastest hour in radio. Call in to discuss anything race related - (845) 331-1490 Hosts Dave Kanyan and Kerry Grah ... Continue reading
DEMOLITION DERBY - IRWINDALE JUNE 15
SEASON'S FIRST DEMOLITION DERBY WILL CAP-OFF NIGHT OF AUTO-EXCITEMENT AT IRWINDALE ON SATURDAY JUNE 15 Father's Day Fun for Everyone Irwindale, Calif. - - Fans of the fine and ancient art of the "DD" should make plans to be on hand at Irwindale Speedway on Saturday night, June 15, that's when a night of NASCAR racing a ... Continue reading
NHRA pre-race: For Short-Handed Hammonds Crew, A Quick Service is Vital
[Unable to display image] Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com (Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) FOR SHORT-HANDED HAMMONDS CREW, A QUICK SERVICE IS VITAL Winnebago/GM Vehicle Care crew uses precise routine to service their Cavalier for co ... Continue reading
New Car Incentives and Rebates Now Available at NADAguides.com
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 11 -- NADAguides.com, one of the world's leading automotive information resources on the Web, today announced the launch of its comprehensive New Car Incentives and Rebates service at its website, www.NADAguides.com . Providing consumers with an extensive array of information regarding special ... Continue reading
#40 Coors Original Michigan pre-race report
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2002 STERLING MARLIN COORS CHIP GANASSI RACING with FELIX SABATES #40 COORS LIGHT DODGE INTREPID R/T PRE-RACE REPORT: MICHIGAN EVENT: Sirius Satellite Radio 400 (race #15 of 36) Michigan International Speed ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Names Carol Mineart Corporate Financial Director
ANDERSON, Ind., June 11 Delco Remy International, Inc., CFO Raj Shah has named Carol Mineart to the position of Corporate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. In her new assignment, Mineart will be responsible for providing leadership to the corporate financial analysis, planning and budgeting function. Additio ... Continue reading
Isuzu to upgrade brakes on 215,000 SUVs
DETROIT, June 11 Reuters reported that Isuzu Motors Ltd. on Tuesday said it would upgrade the anti-lock braking systems on 215,000 Isuzu and Honda sport utility vehicles to shorten their stopping distances. Isuzu spokesman Chip Letzgus said the upgrade would cover 1998 and 1999 model Isuzu Rodeo, Isuzu Amigo and Honda ... Continue reading
PPG Honors Researchers, Developers of Glass, Coatings Innovations
PITTSBURGH--June 11, 2002--Researchers and developers of glass and coatings innovations that have become business successes for PPG Industries were honored with the President's Award for Technical Achievement here during a corporate technology conference. Today's awards recognized the people most responsible for propri ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS Like Godzilla In NY
FOR RELEASE: June 11, 2002 DETROIT - Cadillac Division of General Motors Corporation has constructed a two-story-high Cadillac CTS in New York City's Times Square - a refresh of its advertising property located between 47th Street and Broadway. Approximately 1.5 million people walking through Times Square each weekday ... Continue reading
Bill Elliott - Michigan Preview
<<ole0.bmp>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 BILL ELLIOTT NO. 9 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T MICHIGAN PREVIEW THOUGHTS ON MICHIGAN "I've always liked Michigan. I'd have to say it's one of my favorite tracks. It's kind of like a home track for me. Atlanta really is my home track, but Michigan kind of runs right ... Continue reading
DEFENDING CHAMPION GORDON GOING FOR 200TH CAREER TOP-10 FINISH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com DEFENDING CHAMPION GORDON GOING FOR 200TH CAREER TOP-10 FINISH BROOKLYN, Mich. - Last year in the first event at Michigan, Jeff Gordon gave Hendrick Motorsports its 100th NASCAR Winston Cup victory. This year, Gordon wi ... Continue reading
AAA Leads Fight for Stronger Occupant Protection Laws in Eight States
WASHINGTON--June 11, 2002--With the passage of Colorado's law last week, eight states recently succeeded in closing the loopholes in child occupant protection laws, according to AAA's Seated, Safe and Secure report on child passenger safety. The report is the first in a series that monitors the progress of state effort ... Continue reading
#41 Target Michigan pre-race report
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2002 JIMMY SPENCER TARGET CHIP GANASSI RACING with FELIX SABATES #41 TARGET DODGE INTREPID R/T PRE-RACE REPORT: MICHIGAN EVENT: Sirius Satellite Radio 400 (race #15 of 36) Michigan International Speedway, 2 ... Continue reading
SEASON'S FIRST DEMOLITION DERBY WILL CAP-OFF NIGHT
SEASON'S FIRST DEMOLITION DERBY WILL CAP-OFF NIGHT OF AUTO-EXCITEMENT AT IRWINDALE ON SATURDAY JUNE 15 Father's Day Fun for Everyone Irwindale, Calif. - - Fans of the fine and ancient art of the “DD” should make plans to be on hand at Irwindale Speedway on Saturday night, June 15, that's when a night of NAS ... Continue reading
New Range Rover at Los Angeles County Museum of Art
LOS ANGELES, June 11 -- As part of a nationwide tour promoting the newly redesigned Range Rover, Land Rover North America will pay a special visit to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The tour is designed as an exclusive preview for existing and potential Land Rover customers to experience the luxury and sophistica ... Continue reading
Bedliner WAR! Rhino Linings Exposes Drop-In Manufacturer's Research Flaws
SAN DIEGO, June 11 -- "It is really quite disappointing when one of the leaders in the industry has to resort to innuendo, half truths and skewed research to try and convince consumers that their product is just as good or better than the competition," said Brian Marks, director of marketing at Rhino Linings USA, Inc. ... Continue reading
Microheat Announces World's First Heated Windshield Washer System - Hotshot - Coming to Market
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 11 -- Microheat, Inc. announced today that it will be first to produce and bring to market the world's initial offering of an effective heated windshield washer system -- the HotShot® -- for automobiles, trucks, buses and other motorized vehicles as early as the third quarter of this year ... Continue reading
Ofek Capital to Launch New Company, Enters Venture Capital Market
TORONTO--June 11, 2002--Ofek Capital Corp. (Pink Sheets:OFCC - News) announces it has established a new wholly owned subsidiary, Venture Capital Corp. Ofek management is entering the venture capital market in response to growing demand and numerous requests of Ofek to provide funding and secure equity involvements. Mr. ... Continue reading
UL Makes Clean Air Pledge, Shows Commitment to a Safer Environment
NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 11 -- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), one of the world's foremost product safety testing and certification organizations, has purchased six natural gas-powered vans in an effort to protect the environment and improve the quality of air. As a result, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agen ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Announces Driver Assistance Systems Roadmap
BIRMINGHAM, England, June 11 TRW Automotive today unveiled its Driver Assistance Systems (DAS) vision which brings together its active safety systems -- braking, steering, suspension and combination vehicle control systems -- with video and radar sensing to support the driver and ultimately deliver collision mitigation ... Continue reading
JIMMY KITE A MILE HIGH IN COLORADO
JIMMY KITE A MILE HIGH IN COLORADO -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- STOCKBRIDGE, Ga., Tuesday, June 11, 2002 - Jimmy Kite will return to the cockpit of the #59 Westcon Racing/ Westcon Elevator/ Bloomer Beast this weekend at Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) in Fountain, Colorado. The Stockbridge, Georgia resident will be ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson Press Conference Transcript
Media Teleconference - June 11, 2002 Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet, discusses his rookie season and his outlook for his first NASCAR Winston Cup start at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. For the 2002 season, Johnson is currently 2nd in points and 1st in th ... Continue reading
Sirius Dodge to Run History Making Hood at Michigan
<<2002.7.MIS.scheme.a.jpg>> <<Soluna CD fc_rgb.jpg>> Contact: Molly Morter Golin/Harris International (312)498-5312 NO. 7 SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO DODGE TO RUN FIRST PAINT SCHEME IN NASCAR WINSTON CUP HISTORY FEATURING A FEMALE PERFORMING ACT NEW YORK, June 11, 2002 - Sirius Satellite Radio , the country's premier satell ... Continue reading
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