WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Feb. 13, 2002--21st Century Insurance announced today it will take its consumer education and advocacy message on the road, participating in the much anticipated 2002 San Diego International Auto Show. Ever committed to expanding distinct and meaningful customer services, the company will provid ... Continue reading
MELBOURNE, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2002--AuthenTec Inc., the leader in advanced fingerprint sensor semiconductor products, announced today that it will demonstrate its next-generation, wireless security solutions at the Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) Exhibition, GSM 2002 World Congress, Feb. 19-22, at Cannes, Fr ... Continue reading
DAYTONA, Fla.--(BW SportsWire)--Feb. 13, 2002--Executives from The Valvoline Company returned to Daytona today with NASCAR driver Johnny Benson to present Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) with a $50,000 check to further solidify their support of the "Caring Hands" program, which was established in 1999 to ra ... Continue reading
DAYTONA, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2002--Executives from The Valvoline Company returned to Daytona today with NASCAR driver Johnny Benson to present Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) with a $50,000 check to further solidify their support of the "Caring Hands" program, which was established in 1999 to raise money and awa ... Continue reading
Wescast Delivers Impressive Fourth Quarter Results And Exceeds 2001 Earnings Projections
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Feb. 13, 2002--Wescast Industries Inc. delivered impressive results for the fourth quarter and full year that exceeded expectations. These results are in line with forecasts provided in the press release issued January 21, 2002. "I am delighted with our fourth quarter results." says Ray Finnie, Pres ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Hillwood Announces Bridgestone Groundbreaking
-- WHAT: Groundbreaking for the new Bridgestone/Firestone regional distribution center at Hillwood's AllianceTexas development in Roanoke, Texas. Hillwood leased the 608,322 square foot build-to-suit to Bridgestone/Firestone last November. The lease is the largest executed in Dallas-Fort Worth since 1999. Bridgestone/F ... Continue reading
-- WHO: AuthenTec, Inc. is a semiconductor company that provides advanced fingerprint authentication technology for manufacturers in the PC, wireless personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile phone, access control and automotive markets. WHAT: At the 3GSM World Congress 2002 (http://www.gsmworldcongress.com), AuthenTec ... Continue reading
-- WHO: AuthenTec, Inc. is a semiconductor company that provides advanced fingerprint authentication technology for manufacturers in the PC, wireless personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile phone, access control and automotive markets. WHAT: At the 3GSM World Congress 2002 (http://www.gsmworldcongress.com), AuthenTec ... Continue reading
MELBOURNE, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2002--AuthenTec Inc., the leader in advanced fingerprint sensor semiconductor products, announced today that it will demonstrate its next-generation, wireless security solutions at the Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) Exhibition, GSM 2002 World Congress, Feb. 19-22, at Cannes, Fr ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. CEO to Speak at Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Feb. 13, 2002--Ceradyne, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Joel Moskowitz will be speaking at the 14th Annual Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, February 19, 2002. The annual conference provides a broad institutional forum for small-cap growth companies. To hear a live Webcast of t ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 13, 2002--Unibar Inc. today announced that CSK Auto, Inc. , a leading auto parts retail specialty chain, has selected Unibar's BARZ_OUT Pro bar code printing software for automating the retail procedure in its 1130 stores in 19 states. The Phoenix-based company has selected the Unibar softw ... Continue reading
Donaldson Company to Webcast Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Thursday, February 21
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 13, 2002-- Webcast is Live at 10:00 a.m. (CT) Donaldson Company , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its second-quarter conference call on Thursday, February 21, at 10:00 a.m. CT. The company will issue a post-market earnings announcement on February 20. Bill Van Dyke, chairman, president ... Continue reading
Grand American Expands Competition Department Raffauf Named Deputy Director of Competition; Elson Joins As Technical Director DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 13, 2002) -- Grand American Road Racing Association President Roger Edmondson announced the expansion of the sanctioning body's Competition Department, which overse ... Continue reading
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Feb. 13, 2002--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
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--Feb. 13, 2002--Autodesk, Inc. , the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that J.S. McNamara/Lamb Technicon, a leading engineering and manufacturing supplier to the automotive industry, has standardized on Autodesk Inventor software in order to meet the demandi ... Continue reading
Lexus Report Best-Ever Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales
Attached is a copy of the release issued today annoucing Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales. Please contact Lexus Public Relations if you have any questions. ... Continue reading
-- Four out of 10 parents and caregivers do not know how to find a child safety seat inspection location even with more than 1,500 car seat inspection locations now available nationwide, according to a new survey. In response, DaimlerChrysler Corporation today launches the first nationwide toll-free hotline (866/SEAT-C ... Continue reading
News Release, National Safety Council, Feb. 13, 2002
For Immediate Release February 13, 2002 Contact: Joe Larkin (630) 775-2303 NSC Joins DaimlerChrysler in Helping Parents Find Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations Itasca, IL -- The National Safety Council (NSC) has joined DaimlerChrysler, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Transpor ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Retains Investment Banker To Assist In Market Growth
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2002--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. announced today that the company has retained the investment banking firm of Noble International Investments, Inc. to assist the company in identifying and developing future growth opportunities. President and CEO, Peter Dornau stated, "Ocean Bio-Chem is now we ... Continue reading
Pilkington Rationalizes North American Auto Glass Operations, in an Advisory by Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--Feb. 13, 2002--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources Incorporated; Houston). Glassmaker Pilkington plc (Saint Helens, United Kingdom) has closed one of its 11 U.S. glass plants. The closing, first announced in June of 1999, was originally scheduled for 2000 and th ... Continue reading
PNW Capital to Acquire Industrial Minerals Incorporated
LITTLETON, Colo.--Feb. 13, 2002--PNW Capital (OTCBB:PNWW) announced today that it has finalized an agreement to acquire at least 90% of the outstanding privately held shares of Industrial Minerals Incorporated of East Aurora, New York, in an all stock transaction. PNW Capital will issue 31.5 million of its common share ... Continue reading
Quatech Introduces the First Single Port USB-Serial Adapter for the Sun Ray-TM Thin Client
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 13, 2002-- Quatech and Sun-TM Co-Develop a Convenient, Economical Solution for Connecting Serial Devices Quatech Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communication products, today announced the release of a USB to serial adapter, the first single port adapter supported by Sun Ray(TM) thin clients from ... Continue reading
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EULESS, Texas--Feb. 13, 2002--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leader and innovator in providing service contracts and aftermarket warranties, today reported the seventh consecutive quarter of profitability. Net income reached $491,204 or $0.03 per diluted share for the company's fiscal third quarter 2002, which en ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Announces $1.6 Billion Asset-Backed Securitization
FORT WORTH, Texas--Feb. 13, 2002--AMERICREDIT CORP. announced today the pricing of a $1.6 billion offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Barclays Capital and Credit Suisse First Boston and co-managers Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown, Merrill Lynch & Co. and ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 13, 2002-- -------------------------------------------------- A New Proven Drug Free Remedy for Back Pain Four out of five Americans suffer back pain. The annual cost for medical attention and pain relief aids, as well as the cost of time away from work, is a staggering $16 billion. Now, proven drug-free ... Continue reading
Press Conference Alert for Fri., Feb. 15
Press Conference Alert For Friday, February 15, 2002 WHAT Announcement of car/engine, driver and primary sponsorship for a third Innovative Motorsports NASCAR Busch Series entry for 2002. (Note: Kenny Wallace #48, and Shane Hmiel #47 are the current two IMI NASCAR Busch Series entries for 2002.) WHEN Friday, February 1 ... Continue reading
GM And TACH At The Olympics- Report From TACH European Bureau Chief
Dateline: Olympic Village, Salt Lake City, USA If this reads like a plug for the General, well that's exactly what it is. They are doing a superb job in Salt Lake City . It started with the torch relay several months ago. Apparently they've been to something like 47 of the American states including Alaska! It must have ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
By Annabelle Frankl My first time driving an Acura and what a pleasant surprise. Looks great, drives amazingly well, and has all the gadgets and gizmos one could possibly need. Indeed, a well-kept secret, from me, at least, if not from all those loyal Acura drivers. The Type S is Acura’s way of saying that you ... Continue reading
• NHTSA Recall No. 01V373/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. A07) • DaimlerChrysler Corporation • Models: Jeep Grand Cherokee Year: 2002 • Number Involved: 50,200 • Dates of Manufacture: July - October 2001 • Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the fuel inlet check valve could stick i ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 16,459 Dates of Manufacture: July -- September 2000 Noncompliance: Some sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, ``Seat Belt Assemblies.'' Certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured. The rear s ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports 'Child Passenger Safety Week'
GARDENA, Calif., Feb. 12 -- As part of the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration's (NTHSA) Buckle Up America program and in observance of Child Passenger Safety Week, February 10-16, 2002, Nissan emphasizes its commitment to promoting the effective use of child safety seats. Snug Kids -- the Nissan Child S ... Continue reading
Danaher Backs Out of Cooper Deal
WASHINGTON AP Reported that Danaher blaming what it called a ``difficult business environment, backed away from a plan to buy Cooper Industries. Danaher had made an offer for Houston-based Cooper in August, worth $5.5 billion in cash and stock, including the assumption of $1 billion in debt. Even though Cooper rejected ... Continue reading
Toyota Appoints Diversity Dealers
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced the appointment of several diversity dealers to its Toyota dealer network. The appointments were completed over the last four months. Veteran automotive dealer Stephen S. Dominguez, of Hispanic descent, acquired Sunset Toyota, renamed ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 12, 2002--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on March 15, 2002, to shareholders of record on March 1, 2002. A global power leader, Cummins Inc., is a corporation of complimentary business units that design, man ... Continue reading
SEYMOUR, IN--Feb 12, 2002 -- Valeo Sylvania is now producing High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlamps for the high performance Chrysler 300M Special. The Valeo Sylvania HID 300M headlamp provides more light on the road yielding improved night vision for 300M drivers. The new Valeo Sylvania HID headlamp comes stan ... Continue reading
Automax Group Consolidates Used Car Subsidiary
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 12, 2002--Automax Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AMXX), as part of restructuring the Company's debt and preparing for future growth, has consolidated its used car subsidiary to Broward County, Florida. All key personnel remain with the Company and the consolidation has given the Company an opport ... Continue reading
AAA Texas Survey Shows Lower Pump Prices
HOUSTON--Feb. 12, 2002--Pump prices in Texas dropped a penny overall from last month, according to AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The current statewide average price for regular self-serve is $1.06 a gallon -- compared to last month's $1.07 a gallon. A year ago, Texans were shelling out $1.39 a gallon -- 33 cents ... Continue reading
Southern California Gas Prices Continue to Rise
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 12, 2002--Southern California average gas prices increased for a second consecutive month rising above the average for the state and many Northern California sites for the first time since the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report started in October 1998. The Southern Califo ... Continue reading
• Cooper Tire & Rubber Company • Models: Del-Nat Chaparral AP • Number Involved: 1,848 • Dates of Manufacture: August - October 2001 • Defect: Certain size P265/75R15 and P265/75R16 tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge. When this condition exists, it may eventually ... Continue reading
LMI Ball Joints For Honda, Acura Recalled
• • LMI USA, Inc. • Models: LMI USA Ball Joints • Number Involved: 2,904 • Dates of Manufacture: December 2000 - April 2001 • Defect: Certain aftermarket replacement ball joints for steering or suspension systems on 1990-1993 Acura Integra, 1986-1989 Honda Accord, 1988-1991 Honda Civ ... Continue reading
Freightliner Corporation/Western Star Trucks Models: Western Star 4800 Years: 1998-2000 Western Star 4900 Years: 1998-2000 Western Star 5800 Years: 1998-2000 Western Star 5900 Years: 1998-2000 Western Star 6900 Years: 1998-2000 Number Involved: 3,500 Dates of Manufacture: December 1998 - February 2000 Defect: On certai ... Continue reading
• Freightliner Corporation/Thomas Built Buses, Inc. • Number Involved: 57 • Dates of Manufacture: November 1996 - November 2001 • Noncompliance: Certain school buses fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." A third roof hatch m ... Continue reading
Lexus ES300, Toyota Camry Recalled
Toyota Motor Company, Ltd. Models: Lexus ES300 Year: 2002 Toyota Camry Year: 2002 Number Involved: 19,587 Dates of Manufacture: July - November 2001 Defect: On these passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel, during air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's ... Continue reading
• Toyota Motor Company, Ltd. • Models: Lexus ES300 Year: 2002 • Number Involved: 1,697 • Dates of Manufacture: September - October 2001 • Defect: On these passenger vehicles, the left front brake tube may have been deformed prior to vehicle delivery due to improper installation of a coil s ... Continue reading
• Nissan North America, Inc. • Models: Nissan Sentra Years: 2000-2001 • Number Involved: 81,393 • Dates of Manufacture: January - October 2001 • Noncompliance: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective D ... Continue reading
• Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. • Models: Mercedes Benz C Class Years: 1998-1999 • Number Involved: 65,731 • Dates of Manufacture: April 1997 - June 1999 • Defect: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with Hoppecke batteries, the battery maintenance schedule could be less than needed to mainta ... Continue reading
• Mazda (North America), Inc. • Models: Mazda MPV Years: 2000-2001 • Number Involved: 19,000 • Dates of Manufacture: April 1999 - November 2001 • Noncompliance: Certain minivans without anti-lock braking systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta ... Continue reading
• Hyundai Motor America • Models: Hyundai Santa Fe Year: 2001 • Number Involved: 15,241 • Dates of Manufacture: March 2000 - February 2001 • Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 2.7-liter V-6 engines, improperly manufactured crankshaft position sensors (CPS) were install ... Continue reading
• General Motors Corporation • Models: Saturn Vue Year: 2002 • Number Involved: 327 • Noncompliance: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Some vehicles were produced with rear outer s ... Continue reading
Chevy Venture, Pontiac Aztec, Montana, Olds Silhouette Recalled
General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet Venture Year: 2001 Pontiac Aztec Year: 2001 Pontiac Montana Year: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Year: 2001 Number Involved: 75,816 Dates of Manufacture: April - October 2000 Noncompliance: Certain minivans and sport utility vehicles built with second row 50/50 split bench seats ... Continue reading
General Motors Corporation Models: Chevrolet Camaro Year: 2002 Pontiac Firebird Year: 2002 Number Involved: 897 Dates of Manufacture: October - November 2001 Noncompliance: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, ``Occupant Crash Protection,'' and ... Continue reading
GMC Jimmy , Olds Bravada, Chevy Blazer- Recalled
General Motors Corporation Models: GMC Jimmy Years: 2000-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Years: 2000-2001 Chevrolet Blazer Years: 2000-2002 Number Involved: 506,377 Dates of Manufacture: September 1999 - August 2001 Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that ... Continue reading
Mustang, Sable, Taurus Recalled
Ford Motor Company Models: Ford Mustang Year: 1995 Mercury Sable Year: 1995 Ford Taurus Year: 1995 Number Involved: 695,260 Dates of Manufacture: April 1994 - August 1995 Defect: On certain Taurus/Sable vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter and 3.8- liter engines and Mustang vehicles with 3.8-liter and 5.0-liter engines, it ... Continue reading
• NHTSA Recall No. 01V380) • DaimlerChrysler Corporation • Models: Jeep Liberty Year: 2002 • Number Involved: 102,000 • Dates of Manufacture: January - November 2001 • Defect: In the event of a frontal offset collision in these sport utility vehicles, sharp edges on the power steerin ... Continue reading
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