Asbury Autogroup Expands Its Virginia Presence; Asbury Acquires Luxury BMW and Porsche Dealership
STAMFORD, Conn.--June 13, 2001--Asbury Autogroup, one of the largest dealership groups in the United States, today announced that it has agreed to acquire luxury BMW and Porsche dealership Pegasus Motor Car Company in Charlottesville, VA. The dealership will be part of Asbury Automotive Group North Carolina, dba Crown ... Continue reading
Clayton S. Rose Joins Mobility Technologies' Board of Directors
WAYNE, Pa.--June 13, 2001--Mobility Technologies, Inc., today announced the appointment of Clayton S. Rose to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rose is the former Vice Chairman & Operating Executive of JP Morgan, the investment bank of JP Morgan Chase & Co. Prior to its merger with Chase Manhattan, Mr. Rose spent 20 years at ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: June 6, 2001 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Summit Racing Pontiac Grand Am driver Mark Pawuk is focused sharply on one thing and that's defending his Pro Stock title at the 37th annual Pontiac Excitement Nationals presented by Summit Racing on June 14 - 17 at National Trail Raceway. The 43-year-old Ohio native has a lot ... Continue reading
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FOR RELEASE: June 13, 2001 New Agreement Builds on Success of Prior Marketing Initiatives DETROIT, MI and DULLES, VA ---- America Online, the world's leading interactive services company, and General Motors, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, today announced that they will build on the success of their original ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Quarterly Dividend
DUBUQUE, Iowa--June 13, 2001--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announces its third quarter dividend of $ .13 per share payable July 2, 2001 to shareholders on record as of June 21, 2001. Flexsteel has paid cash dividends each year since 1938 on its common stock. This is the 238th consecutive cash dividend. A manufacturer of ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--June 13, 2001--An increasing number of consumers across the U.S. are discovering it is possible to get out of their auto lease early without incurring large financial penalties or hassle, thanks to Swapalease.com (www.swapalease.com), the first and only full-service online marketplace dedicated to transferr ... Continue reading
Cadillac launches "Escalade Power Play," a DVD-ROM game
Imagine the world breaking into three distinct pieces and only you - using the power, technology and performance of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade - can restore the earth to its original form. Gamers, get ready. Cadillac has launched "Escalade Power Play," a DVD-ROM game challenging players to use the Escalade's technologi ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: June 12, 2001 Grand Blanc, Mich. -General Motors Service Parts Operations (SPO) has selected Madison, Wisconsin as the location of a new Goodwrench Service Center. The new 12,000-square-foot Goodwrench Service Center is hosting a grand opening celebration June 14-16. Festivities include free hotdogs and po ... Continue reading
America Online and General Motors Extend Strategic Alliance
America Online, the world's leading interactive services company, and General Motors, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, today announced that they will build on the success of their original marketing and advertising collaboration by extending their online strategic alliance. Under the multi-million dollar agree ... Continue reading
KleenAir Successfully Completes Phase 1 of London Taxicab Tests
KleenAir Systems Inc., has successfully completed Phase 1 emission tests of its NOxMaster(R) NOx reduction system on a London TX1 taxicab. The combination SCR/DOC system achieved consistent and repeatable particulate reductions of 50 to 70% and 40 to 50% NOx reduction after implementing a zero ammonia slippage software ... Continue reading
ESG Forms Affiliation with Dennis Pawley's Lean Learning Center
The Engineering Services Group, Inc. (ESG), a Southfield, Michigan-based provider of integrated manufacturing solutions, announced a joint marketing arrangement with the Lean Learning Center (LLC), a Novi, Michigan-based lean manufacturing education and training company, for executive leadership training and shop floor ... Continue reading
TRW Inaugurates New Near-Field Antenna Test Facility
TRW has inaugurated use of its new, state-of-the-art near-field antenna facility designed to test complex, multibeam satellite antennas -- an enabling technology for space-based broadband communications systems. ... Continue reading
Unilink Tele.com Signs Agreement with Budget-Rent-A-Car Franchises
UniLink Tele.Com is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with 6 selected Budget-Rent-A-Car franchise locations to become retail partners within the recently announced PhoneMiles(TM) Reward Program. The selected Budget-Rent-A-Car franchise locations are all within the Vancouver area. Effective immediately ... Continue reading
ALTA A/S to Manage Supplies to Volkswagen With Production-on-Demand
ALTA/AS, a leader in the development and implementation of manufacturing event management solutions, will install an advanced manufacturing solution to operate production of the Volkswagen Lupo Brussels site. Volkswagen, one of Europe's largest car manufacturers, expects ALTA's Production-on-Demand solution, PowerB2O(T ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
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KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
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Amcast Enters Into New Financing Agreement
Amcast Industrial Corporation announced new financing arrangements and key initiatives aimed at providing an improved financial base for a return to profitable operations during the second half of its next fiscal year, ending August 31, 2002. Leo W. Ladehoff, Chairman of the Board, said, "Amcast has entered into a new ... Continue reading
Gas Price Down 4.8 Cents in Last Month, AAA Says
A large drop in gasoline prices in the Great Lakes states has helped bring the nationwide average price of self-serve regular unleaded down 4.8 cents since the middle of last month to $1.661 per gallon, AAA's Fuel Gauge Report shows. Prices in the Great Lakes states have declined an average 12 cents in the last month f ... Continue reading
High Octane Fuel with Dolphin's Additive Could Solve Gasoline Crisis
BAT International Inc. announced that its partially owned subsidiary company -- Dolphin Automobile Company Inc. -- has signed a contract to supply Millennium Fuels Corporation (MFC) with an additive package that would eliminate the lead in fuels while providing superior octane and other performance characteristics with ... Continue reading
Kenworth Names Body Shop Council Members for 2001
Kenworth Truck Co. has named members of its 2001 Kenworth Body Shop Council. The council consists of leading body shop managers from Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada. The council's goal is to promote on-going education and information needed to provide the highest possible level of customer satisfac ... Continue reading
PRAB Reports Second Quarter Results
PRAB, Inc. reports second quarter sales of $3,111,000 and a net loss of $50,000 for the period ended April 30, 2001. These results compare with sales of $4,024,000 and a net profit of $81,000 in the same period a year ago. Six month sales of $6,795,000 and net profits of $10,000 for the current year compares with sales ... Continue reading
SmarTire Systems Announces Fiscal Third Quarter Results
SmarTire Systems Inc. reported financial performance for its fiscal third quarter ended April 30, 2001. The Company reported a net loss of CDN $2.1 million or $0.14 per share, compared with a net income of CDN $9.6 million or $0.64 per share for the same period in 2000. The substantial difference in financial performan ... Continue reading
Southern California Average Gas Prices Stay Above $2
Average gas prices for Southern California, while slightly down from record levels, remain above the $2 per gallon mark, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge report. The Southern California average price for regular unleaded fuel is $2.01, a one-cent increase over the prior month ... Continue reading
Special Metals and Daido Steel Announce Expansion of Joint-Venture
Special Metals Corporation and Daido Steel Co., Ltd. of Japan have announced the renewal of a series of agreements reflecting their participation in Daido-Special Metals, Ltd., a joint-venture marketing and sales organization. Daido-Special Metals, Ltd. markets an extensive range of superalloys and high-performance all ... Continue reading
TRW Brings e-Technology to the Steel Industry
In the 1920s, when TRW Inc. was named Steel Products Company, the company helped revolutionize the performance of airplanes and automobiles with its silcrome and sodium-cooled valve technologies. In 2001, with the launch of SteelPartner.com, TRW is applying its advanced technologies to help improve performance and oper ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart: Pondering Pocono
June 13, 2001 ATLANTA - While Tuesday and Wednesday of this week were spent testing at the Virginia International Raceway road course in preparation for the June 24 road course race at Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., Tony Stewart and The Home Depot Racing Team still had the upcoming Pocono 500 at Pocono (Pa.) Ra ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Matt Kenseth enjoys the passing opportunities at Pocono
June 13, 2001 Matt Kenseth's thoughts on racing at Pocono: From a driver's point of view what is so unique about Pocono Raceway? “All three turns are different and challenging. I like this track because you can pass and really drive into the turns. The banking is different all the way around. There are a few driv ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Hamilton has a flat track plan for success
June 13, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C.–The Square D Racing Team is focusing its efforts on improving its flat-track racing as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series heads to Pennsylvania for the annual Pocono 500 this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Bobby Hamilton will race the same Chevrolet in the 200-lap event that he tested at Kent ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Statement from the family of Davey Hamilton
June 13, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - The following is a statement from Tracey Hamilton, wife of Indy Racing Northern Light Series driver Davey Hamilton: "I just want to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers. We have received literally hundreds of phone calls in the last few days regarding Davey's condition. Davey and ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Schrader ready for pole winning performances in qualifying
June 13, 2001 Schrader's Thoughts On Pocono... "We had a great race at Michigan last weekend. We were strong from the start of the race and we stayed strong all day. Newt made the right calls from the top of the box, but the car was so good that we only made one small adjustment all day. Out pit crew was solid and got ... Continue reading
NHRA: Mac Tools becomes initial sponsor of US Nationals at Indy
June 13, 2001 COLUMBUS, Ohio - Mac Tools, a leading nationwide supplier of hand tools and equipment, signed a five-year agreement with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Nationals, the most prestigious drag racing event in the world. This is the first time in NHRA history ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Racing with Pain is Part of the Game for a Winston Cup Driver
June 13, 2001 DETROIT - The six drivers that make up the "WideTrack Attack" head into this weekend's NASCAR Winston Cup event at Pocono Raceway hungry for Pontiac's second victory of the year. Not only are they going to Pocono hungry, but they also head into the weekend healthy, which is something that can't be taken f ... Continue reading
NHRA: Benza braces for memorable weekend
June 13, 2001 COLUMBUS – Pro Stock driver Bob Benza will be easy to find at this weekend’s 37th annual Pontiac Excitement Nationals – he’ll be the one anxiously awaiting his first trip down National Trail Raceway’s smooth quarter-mile. The reason for Benza’s renewed enthusiasm is cle ... Continue reading
USAC: East eyes USAC 1st in Saturday's Anderson Midget Race
June 13, 2001 Sixteen-year-old Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind. is expected to be among top threats for victory in this Saturday night's USAC Regional "Special Event" Midget Car race at the Anderson (Ind.) Speedway. East, the son of famed car builder and former racer Bob East, is seeking his initial USAC feature victory ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Rudd carries momentum to Pocono
June 13, 2001 LONG POND, Pa. – Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 28 Texaco/Havoline Taurus, is carrying a considerable amount of momentum into Sunday's Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway. Coming off a second-place finish at Michigan, Rudd is up to fourth in the series point standings, three points out of third. He leads th ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gordon aims for three-in-a-row heading into Pocono
June 13, 2001 LONG POND, Pa. - There is a familiar feeling in the air of the Winston Cup garage. Jeff Gordon and the No. 24 DuPont team are back. Not only are they back, but they are dominating the competition. ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Fan contact information for Davey Hamilton and Robby McGehee
June 13, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Mailing and e-mail addresses for fans to send well wishes and cards to Indy Racing Northern Light Series drivers Davey Hamilton and Robby McGehee, who were injured in separate accidents June 9 during the Casino Magic 500 at Texas Motor Speedway: Davey Hamilton Davey Hamilton Methodist Hospi ... Continue reading
CART: De Ferran paces successful select test at Michigan International
June 13, 2001 BROOKLYN, Mich. - Five drivers, led by defending FedEx Series champion Gil de Ferran of Marlboro Team Penske, engaged in a successful CART Select Test on Tuesday at Michigan Speedway in which laps speeds were sufficiently reduced from last year as a result of newly mandated superspeedway engine and aerody ... Continue reading
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