USAC: Hines takes 'Joe James/Pat O'Connor' 50 lapper at Salem
August 1, 2001 SPRINT CARS RETURN TO ANDERSON FRIDAY NIGHT Tracy Hines of New Castle, Ind. captured Saturday night's 50-lap "Joe James/Pat O'Connor Classic" at the Anderson (Ind.) Speedway and is preparing for another 50-lapper this Friday night at the Anderson (Ind.) Speedway. The Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car series ... Continue reading
NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 16; Tom 'Mongoose' McEwen
August 14, 2001 Tom McEwen wasn't one of drag racing's most prolific drivers, but he was one of its most colorful. Nicknamed "the Mongoose" in 1964, largely as a device to entice Don "the Snake" Prudhomme into a high-exposure match race, McEwen won only five NHRA national events during his 35-plus-year career, but his ... Continue reading
USAC: Darland sweeps Kentucky, Salem races
August 1, 2001 Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind. extended his lead in the WorldCom National Midget Car Series to 144 points over runnerup A.J. Fike with back-to-back victories Friday and Saturday nights at Sparta, Ky. and Salem, Ind. Darland wheeled the Ford/ASE/Beast/Performance Racing Industry Pink Ford/Beast to a 50-lap ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 13, 2001 Mexico City, Mexico - Mexican President Vincente Fox was among the top dignitaries and industry executives gathered today at the GM de Mexico headquarters in Mexico City to celebrate the over $283 million donation of CAD/CAM/CAE equipment to four Mexican universities by General Motors Corp. ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 10, 2001 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles NEWARK, Ohio - Lea Ann Parsley, Columbus-area native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in skeleton, received a new Chevrolet Venture by Coughlin Chevrolet as part of a unique vehicle donation program that supports aspiring athletes by pro ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 13, 2001 The main events - from 1991 to 2001 Rüsselsheim - New body styles, advanced technical features, additional standard equipment, attractive visual details - a lot has happened to the Astra in the past ten years. Here is a summary of the highlights in the successful history of Opel's compact ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 13, 2001 New: Full-size curtain airbags, Xenon headlamps, electronic climate control and ESPNew interior decor Rüsselsheim -For the 2002 model year, Opel has upgraded the Astra model program significantly. Full-size curtain airbags, ESP, electronic climate control and Xenon headlamps are now either ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 13, 2001 1991 - 2001: More than seven million units worldwide First-generation Astra was the most successful Opel of all time A varied model range meets every customer's needs Astra Eco 4 is the first compact family car to consume only 4 liters per 100 km Broad range of engines, special motor-sport ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 9, 2001 CLARKSVILLE, Indiana -Doug Sharp, Louisville-area native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in bobsledding, received a new Chevrolet Silverado by Coughlin Chevrolet as part of a unique vehicle donation program that supports aspiring athletes by providing them with vehicles to help them achieve th ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 10, 2001 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles SALT LAKE CITY - Ivan Radcliff of Sandy, Utah and Todd Hays of Salt Lake City, U.S. Olympic Team hopefuls in Bobsled, received today a new Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Silverado, respectively, by Larry H. Miller Chevrolet as part of ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 9, 2001 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles POTSDAM, NY - Jennifer Kirsch, Potsdam native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in Short Track Speedskating, received today a new Chevrolet Malibu from Barstow Motors as part of a unique vehicle donation program that supports aspiring athl ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 9, 2001 Traverse City, Mich. - General Motors Group Vice President of Manufacturing and Labor Relations, Gary L. Cowger was honored today by the Shien-Ming Wu Foundation with the 2001 Manufacturing Leadership award (click to view the award information in a PDF file format). The award was presented t ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 9, 2001 Grand Blanc, Mich. -Golf just got a little easier -- at least when it comes to caddying that coveted bag of sticks and following that elusive little white ball. Buick Rendezvous and GM Accessories offer three exciting accessories tailored to suit every golfer's needs. The accessories assortm ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 9, 2001 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA. -Earl Shepherd, Homestead native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in Bobsled, received today a new Chevrolet Tahoe by Kenny Ross Chevrolet as part of a unique vehicle donation program that supports aspiring athletes ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 3, 2001 DETROIT - Randall Tallerico has been named director of advertising and sales promotion at Buick effective immediately. He joins Buick from Oldsmobile where he had been advertising director since Oct. 2000. "The addition of Randall Tallerico to Buick is one that will benefit the division trem ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 3, 2001 Cooperation with leading camera manufacturer Rüsselsheim -- The Frontera Olympus is the new top-of-the-line model in Opel's range of off-road vehicles. The attractive special edition, designed in collaboration with Olympus Optical (Europa) GmbH, will premiere at the International 4x4 Motor ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 3, 2001 Appleby, Allenby And Frost Also Scheduled To Play DETROIT - Buick announced today that Mark O'Meara is among the latest commitments for the 2001 Buick Open, August 6-12 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. O'Meara, 44, has 16 career PGA Tour wins, including the 1998 M ... Continue reading
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 33 Year 2001
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The Malibu name has been in the Chevrolet line on and off since '64 when it was a fancy model of the Chevelle. Back then, the Malibu carried a V8 engine and its ultimate spin-off was the Malibu SS 454 muscle car that had unbelievable horsepower. But now the name has been applied to Chevy's midsized sedan that has to do ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Silverado LT 1500 HD 4WD Crew Cab Pickup (2001)
Pickup trucks come in an amazing variety of configurations. This is not too surprising, as they are used for many different purposes by a wide variety of people. For ranchers, farmers, construction crews, utility companies, delivery services, and many private owners, the perfect vehicle for the job is a pickup truck. P ... Continue reading
Not much new news these days concerning the Honda Prelude. The company's sport coupe soldiers on with minimal changes since it was introduced as an all-new vehicle in 1997. ... Continue reading
Lincoln Upbeat, Diesel Redux and Other Auto Items
In the auto business, nary a month goes by without a half-dozen or so newsworthy happenings taking place. These are the most interesting items that came across our desk during the past four weeks. ... Continue reading
In 1997 the Toyota Corolla became the best-selling car of all time, passing the Volkswagen Beetle, which is an amazing feat. The Corolla we tested this week is the 2002 model, and it's an S version. It carries mostly cosmetic upgrades from the CE model, but it's considered the sportiest Corolla in the line. ... Continue reading
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Aug. 13, 2001--Proud to showcase their exemplary safety record and precision driving skills, nine professional drivers from Yellow Freight will be competing in the 64th annual National Truck Driving Championships in Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 22 to 25. Each of the drivers won their individual c ... Continue reading
Cormetech Expands Cleveland Manufacturing Facility
CLEVELAND, Tenn.--Aug. 13, 2001--Cormetech Inc., a leading supplier of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts, used to reduce stationary source emissions contributing to ground level ozone (smog) and Acid Rain, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Tenn. The addition to the facility will enhance ... Continue reading
Fitch Rts Toledo-Lucas Cnty Port Auth, Ohio Bd Fund Revs `BBB+'
NEW YORK--Aug. 13, 2001--Fitch assigns a `BBB+' rating to the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, OH's (the authority) $6,235,000 development revenue bonds (Northwest Ohio Bond Fund), series 2001G, (Rassini Chassis Systems, LLC Project). The series G bonds will be sold via negotiation through McDonald Investments Inc. ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--Aug. 13, 2001-- Reynolds' Automark Continues to Lead Industry in Bringing Automotive Retailers Best-in-class Web Technologies The Salt Lake City Toyota Dealers Association (SLCTDA) today named Automark from The Reynolds and Reynolds Company as its core Internet technology solution. As part of a two-year a ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Names Richard M. Donnelly To Its Board Of Directors
Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced that Richard M. Donnelly, former president of General Motors Europe (GME), has joined the Oshkosh Truck Board of Directors. "We're so pleased to have Dick Donnelly on our Board," said Robert G. Bohn, chairman, president a ... Continue reading
US 1 Industries Announces 2001 Second Quarter and Six Month Earnings
US 1 Industries, Inc. announced earnings and revenues for the second quarter and six month period ending June 30, 2001. Revenues for the second quarter increased 51 percent to $17.5 million compared to $11.6 in same period in 2000. The Company's net income increased 27 percent to $185,871 in the second quarter of this ... Continue reading
Auteo Media Achieves Profitability June, 2001
Auteo Media, Inc., a leading provider of communication and development solutions for the automotive industry, today reported operating results for the second quarter, and the six months ended June 30, 2001. -- Year-over-Year Revenues Grow 66% to $372,800 -- Year-over-Year Gross Profits Grow 78% to $335,400, or 90% of R ... Continue reading
Tegal Receives Order for 900 Series Etch Systems From ELMOS
Tegal Corp. announced that ELMOS Semiconductor AG (NeuerMarkt Frankfurt: ELG), a leading manufacturer of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), has ordered two Tegal 901e diode plasma etch systems. The 901e systems will be used for nitride etching in the production of ASICs for the automotive industry at ELM ... Continue reading
InfoMove Unveils Industry's First Telematics Field Trial Lab
InfoMove, Inc., the leading developer of telematics-enabling software and technology, today launched the Smart Telematics Application Review Trial(TM) Program, or START, the industry's first field trial lab for advancing the deployment of automotive telematics worldwide. This unique program allows companies such as aut ... Continue reading
GameCom Announces Agreement Between Ferris and Chevrolet
GameCom, Inc., www.GameComInc.com, a leader in interactive Internet gaming, announced that Ferris Productions, Inc., www.FerrisVR.com, the world's largest virtual reality entertainment company, which will be acquired by GameCom, has agreed with Chevrolet to produce and manufacture "Chevrolet's Olympic Torch City Celebr ... Continue reading
Echelon Provides Brains for Fleetwood's ``Smart'' Motor Coach
Today Fleetwood Enterprises, the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, unveiled a "smart" recreational vehicle (RV) that uses Echelon Corporation's LonWorks(R) technology as the brains in its "Mobile RV Information System." The vehicle will b ... Continue reading
Automotive Veteran Phil Nome Assumes Role of COO at MyRepairShop
MyRepairShop(TM) Inc., a leading aftermarket service provider and advocate for independent automotive repair facilities, has named Phil Nome as its chief operating officer. In the newly created position, Nome oversees the company's business activities in support of its national network of independent repair shop owners ... Continue reading
Thousands Expected to Attend Mustang Club of America's 25th Anniversary Celebration
COMMERCE, Ga.--Aug. 13, 2001--Thousands of Ford Mustang fanatics from across America and around the world will descend on the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Georgia September 27 to take part in a three-day celebration commemorating the Mustang Club of America's twenty-fifth anniversary. Few products occupy a special plac ... Continue reading
Ramoil and Century Capital Announce a New Financing Package
LAS VEGAS--Aug. 13, 2001--Gary Walters, CEO of Ramoil (Pink Sheets:RAMO), announced the sale of 34,500,000 restricted shares for $167 million, of which $147 million is to be used for the purchase of all automotive divisions of the Pacific Dunlop Automotive Group and $20 million to be expensed for both accounting and le ... Continue reading
WSJ SAYS SYANORA TO THE FORMERLY BIG THREE
A story in the WSJ purports that the era of the Big Three automakers is ending. After 60 years of dominance in North America, General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group are seeing their collective market share steadily erode, with little hope that they can reverse the trend. They went on to say that “ ... Continue reading
Japanese Auto Makers Putting The Pressure On US Brands
The J.D. Power Information Network and CNW Marketing Research, reported that incentive spending by the Japanese has risen sharply this year, both in absolute terms and as a percentage of all sales. This is expected to add to the Japanese Brands growing advantage in customer perception and attractiveness for their produ ... Continue reading
Prolong International Corp. Reports Second-Quarter Results
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 13, 2001--Prolong International Corp. (AMEX:PRL) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2001. For the second quarter of 2001, the company reported a net loss of $20,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, on net sales of $3.9 million. In the second quarter of 2000, the company rep ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
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MetLife Auto & Home Offers Cash, Bonds to Teen Drivers in Pennsylvania for Driving Safely
MetLife Auto & Home announced that it is introducing the company's innovative "Teens on the Road to Safety" program to its auto insurance customers in Pennsylvania. The purpose of the program is to establish good driving habits during teens' first years on the road- by offering cash incentives and savings bonds, simply ... Continue reading
MetLife Offers Cash, Bonds to Teens in Connecticut for Driving Safely
MetLife Auto & Home announced that it is introducing the company's innovative "Teens on the Road to Safety" program to its auto insurance customers in Connecticut. The purpose of the program is to establish good driving habits during teens' first years on the road -- by offering cash incentives and savings bonds simply ... Continue reading
MetLife Offers Cash, Bonds to Teens in New Hampshire for Driving Safely
MetLife Auto & Home announced that it is introducing the company's innovative "Teens on the Road to Safety" program to its auto insurance customers in New Hampshire. The purpose of the program is to establish good driving habits during teens' first years on the road -- by offering cash incentives and savings bonds, sim ... Continue reading
MetLife Offers Cash, Bonds to Teens in Tennessee for Driving Safely
MetLife Auto & Home announced that it is introducing the company's innovative "Teens on the Road to Safety" program to its auto insurance customers in Tennessee. The purpose of the program is to establish good driving habits during teens' first years on the road- by offering cash incentives and savings bonds, simply fo ... Continue reading
MSX International Announces Second Quarter 2001 Financial Results
MSX International generated sales of $242 million for the second quarter of 2001, a 10% decrease compared to $270 million in sales during the second quarter of 2000. Sales for the first half of fiscal 2001, which ended July 1, 2001, decreased 4% from $518 million in fiscal 2000 to $499 million in fiscal 2001. Sales in ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces 2002 Frontier, Xterra and Sentra Pricing
Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing on its 2002 Frontier compact lineup, Xterra SUV and Sentra sedan, which go on sale next week at more than 1,100 Nissan retailers nationwide. The new Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed features an MSRP of only $550 higher than a Frontier Crew Cab regular bed and Xterra remains the af ... Continue reading
CART: Castroneves caps dominant weekend with win at Mid Ohio
August 12, 2001 LEXINGTON, Ohio (August 12, 2001) - Helio Castroneves of Marlboro Team Penske climbed the trackside fencing in his customary victory celebration, and made an even bigger climb back into the thick of the FedEx Championship Series championship hunt Sunday when he captured the Miller Lite 200 at the Mid-Oh ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Bell wins fourth of the year at Mid Ohio
August 12, 2001 LEXINGTON, Ohio (August 12, 2001) - Championship points leader Townsend Bell (DirecWay Lola) won a series-leading fourth race of the year and his second in a row at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Sunday in Round 8 of the Dayton Indy Lights Championship. Bell led every lap from the pole and scored his third ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Eanrhardt Jr. gets best career road course finish
August 12, 2001 Jeff Gordon extended his Winston Cup points lead Sunday at Watkins Glen, NY, winning the Global Crossing at the Glen. Gordon is now the all-time leader in road course wins in Winston Cup history with seven victories. Running as high as fourth with seven laps to go, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the Budweiser N ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon Interview: Winning at Watkins Glen
August 12, 2001 Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "This is great. The car felt great. There at the beginning I wore the brakes out on it and I was really fighting that. But these guys and this Dupont Chevrolet are just doing an awesome job. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: The Glen Gives Stewart More Grief Than Good
August 12, 2001 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., (Aug. 12, 2001) - Tony Stewart seemed to do more landscaping than racing in Sunday's Global Crossing @ The Glen NASCAR Winston Cup Series event at Watkins Glen International. When Stewart drove his battered and beaten #20 Home Depot Pontiac across the finish line in 26th place, it en ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series Points
August 12, 2001 (After 10 of 13 races) 1. Sam Hornish Jr. 374 2. Buddy Lazier 349 3. Scott Sharp 286 4. ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: Buddy Lazier makes history, narrows gap with Kentucky win
August 12, 2001 SPARTA, Ky., Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001 -- Buddy Lazier became the first driver in Indy Racing League history to win four races in a season after capturing the Belterra Casino Indy 300 on Aug. 12 at Kentucky Speedway. But probably more important to Lazier was that he cut the deficit to Indy Racing Northern L ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Kimmel, a true-blue Tennessee Titan
August 12, 2001 LEBANON TN – If you’re going through the Tennessee Titan team roster, then add ARCA RE/MAX Series veteran Frank Kimmel to the list. Kimmel, in Larry Clement’s Advance Auto Parts-Pork Ford, pumped out another perfect score card Saturday night under the lights at Nashville Superspeedway ... Continue reading
ARCA Trucks: Guinn grabs Kentucky win over 'speedy' Speakman
August 12, 2001 SPARTA KY – For the second time this year, ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series hard charger Jeff Speakman finished a heartbreaking second behind series standout Chad Guinn. The seemingly unstoppable Guinn took the checkered flag at Kentucky Speedway on Friday night, marking his third ARCA win this s ... Continue reading
CART: Townsend Bell Lands Test Opportunity With Patrick Racing
August 12, 2001 LEXINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 12, 2000) - Bob Dorricott and U. E. "Pat" Patrick announced today that Dorricott Racing's Townsend Bell, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., has been selected to test with Patrick Racing Monday, Aug. 13, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Bell, 26, is driver of the Dorricott Racing-prepare ... Continue reading
USAC: Western Sprint Car Series Race Results, Carson City
August 12, 2001 USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: August 11, 2001 – Carson City, Nevada - Carson Tahoe Champion Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Scott Hansen, 33, Hansen-12.680; 2. Tony Hunt, 77, Scott-12.740; 3. Bryan Bullard, 14, Pierson-12.770; 4. Bryan Stanfill, 88, Stanfill-12.780; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, Salem
August 12, 2001 STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 11, 2001 – Salem, Indiana - Salem Speedway - "Joe James/Pat O'Connor Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Dave Steele, 66, Walker/Gratton-15.504; 2. J.J. Yeley, 76, GT Racing-15.743; 3. Robbie Rice, 15, Davis/Bowman-15.782; 4. Dave Darland, 31J, De ... Continue reading
USAC: Worldcom National Midget Car Series Race Results, Salem
August 12, 2001 WORLDCOM/USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 11, 2001 – Salem, Indiana - Salem Speedway - 42nd Annual "Joe James/Pat O'Connor Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Dave Darland, 9, Lewis-16.374; 2. Steven Robertson, 7, Hartman-16.434; 3. Aaron Pollock, 64, Pollock-16.470; 4. Tracy Hines, 66 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson Salvages 16th-Place Finish At Watkins Glen
August 12, 2001 #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson knew midway through Sunday’s NASCAR Winston Cup race at Watkins Glen that his car wasn’t the fastest on the track. So, instead of trying to make bold moves that could easily lead to off-track excursions and a poor finish, Benson kept his car in the ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Petty, Andretti get GT class win at Watkins Glen
August 12, 2001 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 12, 2001) -- Kyle Petty, from Randleman, NC, and John Andretti, from Mooresville, NC - putting aside their task of preparing for the weekend's Winston Cup event for Petty Enterprises - outlasted the competition in the GT class t o win this weekend's Bully Hill Vineyards 250 in ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Meyer and Chesterman claim victories at Nebraska Motorplex
August 12, 2001 SCRIBNER, Neb.- In the final results from Nebraska Motorplex, Federal-Mogul Dragster driver Jay Meyer and Federal-Mogul Funny Car pilot Cy Chesterman took home top honors. Jay Meyer of Freeport, Texas took on David Wells of Lemars, Iowa in the final and laid down a 5.722-second, 245.63-mph pass to take ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: Lazier Continues Hot Streak with Kentucky Victory
August 12, 2001 SPARTA, Ky., Sunday, August 12, 2001 - Buddy Lazier was hotter than a summer heat wave today as he posted a season-record fourth victory in five IRL races. Lazier reprised his winning performance last year at Kentucky Speedway, capturing the Belterra Casino Indy 300 with Hemelgarn Racing's Oldsmobile Da ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bass Pro Shops Teams with Etchells Racing
August 12, 2001 Springfield, MO---Bass Pro Shops has joined with Chuck Etchells Racing Inc. to sponsor a Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car for two races in the National Hot Rod Association's (NHRA) Winston Drag Racing series. As the primary sponsor, the Etchells Racing Funny Car will carry a special paint scheme along with th ... Continue reading
CASCAR: Whitlock wins Cayuga thriller
August 12, 2001 NELLES CORNERS, ON - On Saturday night at Cayuga Speedway, three-time Castrol Super Series champion Dave Whitlock ended a winless streak that lasted almost four years. The Motorcraft Ford Taurus driver overcame a spin with 90 laps to go in the Mac Tools 250, and after clawing his way back through the pa ... Continue reading
USAC: Bullard 1st at Carson City; Gardner now 3 ahead of Hunt
August 14, 2001 Bryan Bullard of Orangevale, Calif. won Saturday night's USAC Western Sprint Car feature event at Carson Tahoe Champion Speedway in Carson City, Nev., but runner-up Jeff Gardner benefitted in the standings, regaining the series point lead. Bullard ran down Gardner on the 31st lap and led the rest of the ... Continue reading
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