Budd Canada Announces Year End Results
Wednesday 5:22 pm ET KITCHENER, ONTARIO, November 13, 2002; Budd Canada Inc. announced a net loss of $19.7 million or $5.22 a share on sales of $127.9 million for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2002. This compares to a net loss of $31.6 million or $8.37 a share on sales of $108.5 million for the same quarter in ... Continue reading
Valeo's Bending Light System Provides Superior Levels of Comfort to Porsche Cayenne Drivers
PARIS--Nov. 13, 2002--Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) the world leader in automotive lighting technology, today announced that the innovative Bending Light system is to make its market debut on the new Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV scheduled for worldwide launch following its premiere at Paris Mondial. During periods of nig ... Continue reading
Ford's Credit Rating Confirmed
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 13, 2002; Moody's announced today that it is confirming the credit ratings of Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit Company. The following statement is from Allan Gilmour, vice chairman and chief financial officer, Ford Motor Company: "We are pleased with Moody's decision today. The fact that b ... Continue reading
Opel extends exclusive OPC line
November 11, 2002 Astra OPC Three-Door and Station Wagon: Powerful Twin Pack Compact duo with distinctive sporty appearance 147 kW (200 hp) 2.0 Liter ECOTEC turbo engine for first-class performance DSA sport chassis offers excitement and a high level of safety Rüsselsheim. Opel has extended the high-performance OPC fa ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Nov. 13, 2002--International Rectifier, IR(R) announces the production of the first Active Integrated Rectifier Regulator (AIRR) for automotive alternators. The AIRR has been designed by IR to meet Delphi Corporation's specifications for the alternator of the recently introduced DaimlerChrysler Mayb ... Continue reading
Robbie Reiser Wins IRWIN "Crew Chief of the Week" Honors
> For more information, contact: > Yancey Casey > Golin/Harris International > (312) 729-4379 > > Editor's Note: Up-to-date standings appear at end of release > > > Sawing Through Adversity, No. 17 Crew Chief Robbie Reiser Takes Home > IRWIN Crew Chief of the Week Honors > > > VERNON HILLS, Ill., November 13, 2002 - De ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results for 2002
SHELTON, Conn.--Nov. 13, 2002--Raytech Corporation today announced a net loss for the thirteen-week period ended September 29, 2002 amounting to $3.4 million or $.08 per basic share as compared to net income of $.9 million or $.02 per basic share for the corresponding period in 2001. Sales for the thirteen-week period ... Continue reading
New Engineering Director Named at Nissan
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Nov. 13, 2002--Mitsuhiko Yamashita, President, Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc., today announced the appointment of Renee T. Sears as a director in the vehicle engineering department at the automaker's North American vehicle development headquarters. Sears' responsibilities will incl ... Continue reading
GM Powertrain Defiance Plant And UAW Local 211 Answer The Call To Aid Tornado Victims
FOR RELEASE: November 13, 2002 GM Powertrain Defiance Plant And UAW Local 211 Answer The Call To Aid Victims DEFIANCE, Ohio - The GM Powertrain (GMPT) Defiance plant and UAW Local 211 took immediate action to help victims of the November 10 tornado. The plant answered the call by Radio Station WDFM - 98.1 Mix, for tarp ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: November 13, 2002 Southfield, Mich. - Big trucks. Big danger. More than 5,000 people died and another 131,000 were injured in 2001 after crashes with large trucks - defined as having a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds. Collisions with these trucks accounted for approximately 12 percent of all t ... Continue reading
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Nov. 13, 2002-- Tele Atlas North America, Inc., a world leader in digital mapping and a premier provider of digital map databases and real-time traffic information, and infoUSA, , the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales and marketing solutions, today announced a ... Continue reading
Foresite in the Fast Lane With Car Toys' Website
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 13, 2002 -- Foresite Design, Inc. (Foresite), an E-business solutions provider announces its completion of Car Toys Online. Car Toys Online is the e-commerce division of Car Toys, Inc. (Car Toys), the largest independent retailer of car audio and wireless products in the United States. The effort ... Continue reading
The Original Cast of Speed Racer Opens New Store to Raise Money for Charity and Rewrites a Hit Song
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 13, 2002 -- Speed Racer Autoworks, LLC (SRA) makers of the real Mach 5(TM) racecars (based on the hit cartoon series Speed Racer©) have developed a new line of Speed Racer apparel, a new song to promote the store, and as of today, all of the original voice actors from Speed Racer© signed an exclusive ... Continue reading
'HEMI(R) Power' Exhibit Celebrates Engine's Past/Future At Walter P. Chrysler Museum
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 13, 2002; "HEMI® Power," a special exhibition celebrating 50-plus years of the engine that still sets performance standards, roars into the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills on Saturday, Nov. 23.(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021113/DEW011 )Running through March 3, 2003 ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI, Nov. 13, 2002; Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) today announced aggressive new targets for minority business spending at the company's 13th Annual Opportunity Exchange. TMMNA's spending is expected to exceed $1 billion by 2005, up significantly from current levels. Federico Pena, forme ... Continue reading
Honda Element Pricing Starts at $16,100
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2002; Honda's all-new and highly anticipated Element light duty truck goes on sale Dec. 19, 2002, with manufacturer suggested retail prices starting at just $16,100 for the entry-level Element DX front-wheel drive model, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.<p>Element's innovative ... Continue reading
German October New Car Registrations Fall
FRANKFURT, Nov 12, 2002; Reuters reported that German new car registrations continued to show weakness in October, as economic uncertainty and fears about new tax laws kept some potential buyers away, automobile industry association VDA said on Tuesday. New car registrations in Europe's largest economy fell two percent ... Continue reading
US retail gasoline price off almost penny a gallon
WASHINGTON, Nov 12, 2002; Reuters is reporting U.S. retail gasoline prices fell 0.9 cents a gallon to $1.439, coinciding with a recent drop in crude oil costs, the Energy Department said on Tuesday. Gasoline costs are up 26 cents a gallon from a year ago, based on a weekly survey of more than 800 service stations by th ... Continue reading
School vans need more wheels, consumer group says
WASHINGTON, November 13, 2002; Rip Watson writing for Bloomberg reported that a consumer group said: General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. should add a second set of rear wheels to 15-passenger vans to help prevent rollovers of the vehicles commonly used by school and church groups. The change would cost automakers a ... Continue reading
Feds And Industry Join To Improve Environmental Impact Of HD Trucks
DEARBORN, Mich. November 13, 2002; The AP reported that The federal government and auto industry are expanding a partnership to develop more fuel-efficient heavy trucks and buses, U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said Tuesday. "Our goal is to dramatically improve the energy efficiency and safety of trucks and buse ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's North American chief bullish on growth
DEARBORN, Mich. November 13, 2002; John Porretto writing for The AP reported that Mitsubishi Motor Co.'s plans to merge its fragmented North American divisions will be finished at year's end, giving the domestic arm more clout in Tokyo, a top executive said Tuesday. On Jan. 1, Mitsubishi's North American sales, manufac ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Nov. 12, 2002--Valence Technology Inc. , a leader in the development and commercialization of Saphion(tm) technology and Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable batteries, and FengFan Group Ltd., the manufacturer of the largest capacity rechargeable batteries in China, today announced that they have entered int ... Continue reading
2003 MID-OHIO SCHEDULE FEATURES SIX WORLD CLASS MOTORSPORTS EVENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com 2003 MID-OHIO SCHEDULE FEATURES SIX WORLD-CLASS MOTORSPORTS EVENTS DUBLIN, Ohio (November 12, 2002) - TrueSports, Inc., parent company of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, announced today that Mid-Ohio will provide road racing fans six world-class ... Continue reading
Bush Administration Retools Clinton-Era AntiPollution Program for Trucks
DEARBORN, Mich. November 12, 2002; The WSJ reported that a Clinton-era program designed to make commercial trucks less polluting and more fuel-efficient is getting a business-friendly makeover under the Bush administration. Two years ago, when the Clinton administration rolled out what it called its 21st Century Truck ... Continue reading
Time Flies For NASCAR's Bobby Hamilton
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 12, 2002) - "Finito. Ciao. Hasta la vista, baby." This is the last NASCAR Winston Cup Series race this season. And Schneider Electric driver Bobby Hamilton can't believe it ended so soon. ... Continue reading
Yamaha Motor Reports Record H1 Profit
TOKYO, Nov 13, 2002; Reuters reported that Japanese motorcycle maker Yamaha Motor Co. said its operating profit cruised to a record high in the past half year, driven by brisk sales in Asia and Europe. Group operating profit jumped 89.7 percent to 40.96 billion yen in April-September, as sales grew 5.5 percent to 525.7 ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors Reports $3.3 Million Net Income
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Nov. 12, 2002--American Tire Distributors, Inc., a nationwide distributor of tires, wheels and automotive accessories, today announced its operating results for the quarter ended September 28, 2002. For the second consecutive quarter, American Tire Distributors recorded positive earnings despite a thir ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises to Acquire Three Peterbilt Dealerships
SAN ANTONIO--Nov. 12, 2002--Rush Enterprises Inc. , which operates the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America, John Deere construction equipment dealerships in Texas and Michigan, and three of the largest farm and ranch superstores ("D&D") in America, today announced that it plans to ... Continue reading
Nissan Honors Top Seven 2002 Quality Suppliers
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nov. 12, 2002--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today recognized seven suppliers that have met or exceeded the highest quality standards for parts delivered to its manufacturing plants. The awards were given during lunchtime ceremonies at the company's Supplier Quality Seminar held at the Renaissance ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Nov. 12, 2002--Save the World Air Inc. (PinkSheets:ZERO) today announced that it reached a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for the Australian bankruptcy estate of Jeffrey A. Muller and his wife, Lynette Anne Muller, transferring all ownership and legal rights to the international patent application fo ... Continue reading
NASCAR Winston Cup Jimmie Johnson Teleconference
Media Teleconference Transcript Tuesday, November 12, 2002 Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet discusses his rookie season and outlook for the Ford 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race next weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway in Homestead, FL. Johnson is currently tied for 4th in poi ... Continue reading
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