DETROIT--Sept. 13, 2001--Richard Hilgert, vice president of automotive research for Fahnestock & Company will be the featured speaker at the September 25 National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Michigan meeting. "Mr. Hilgert's presentation is sure to appeal to anyone who works in investor relations, whether you wo ... Continue reading
Sika Industry Appoints Barry Kutch Business Unit Vice President
Sika Industry Appoints Barry Kutch Business Unit Vice President MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 13 Sika Industry has announced the appointment of Barry Kutch to Vice President for the Industrial Business Unit reporting directly to Bill Loven, Senior Vice President. During his 21 years with Sika, Barry Kutch has occupied ... Continue reading
Sika Industry Appoints James Connery Industrial Group Area Manager
Sika Industry Appoints James Connery Industrial Group Area Manager MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 13 Sika Industry has announced the appointment of James Connery to Industrial Group Area Manager. As Area Manager, Connery will be responsible for Sika Industrial Group sales in the Northeast Area. He will report to Barry K ... Continue reading
AAA-CMC Offers Guidance for Safe Air Travel
AAA-CMC Offers Guidance for Safe Air Travel AURORA, Ill., Sept. 13 Once U.S. government authorities determine that air travel is safe and airports are reopened, the AAA-Chicago Motor Club suggests travelers contact their travel agent or airline to confirm travel arrangements. "It's important for travelers to understand ... Continue reading
Charity Broadens Fundraising Event to Benefit Those Affected by Terrorist Attacks
DALLAS--Sept. 13, 2001-- Americans to Unite at John O'Hurley Celebrity Golf Invitational & Gala Officials with the Steve Sanderson Charitable Foundation have announced that a portion of the funds raised during the John O'Hurley Celebrity Golf Invitational and Gala will be used to support those affected by the tragic te ... Continue reading
Press Release: DBRS Comments on U.S. Tragedy Date of Release: Sep 13, 2001
Press Release: DBRS Comments on U.S. Tragedy Date of Release: Sep 13, 2001 Rating Committee, 416-593-5577 Dominion Bond Rating Service ("DBRS") would like to express its sincere sympathy to those affected by the tragedy in the United States. Fortunately, all staff in our New York office is safe. While the enormity and ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal: Postponement of the September 18th Section Meeting
Due to the tragic events of the past few days, and associated travel safety issues, SAE SoCal will be postponing the September section Meeting "Kia Racing in the 2001 Paris-Dakar Rally". We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we plan on re-scheduling the event as soon as we can. Check for updates at our ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal: Postponement of the September 18th Section Meeting
Due to the tragic events of the past few days, and associated travel safety issues, SAE SoCal will be postponing the September section Meeting "Kia Racing in the 2001 Paris-Dakar Rally". We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we plan on re-scheduling the event as soon as we can. Check for updates at our ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Sept. 13, 2001--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a leader in power and energy management products, today announced that it plans to make a pro rata distribution to its stockholders of 5,000,000 shares of common stock of Beacon Power Corporation held by SatCon, subject to certain contingencies. SatCo ... Continue reading
Spectre Files Amended Form 10-SB
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Sept. 13, 2001-- Spectre Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:STND), announced today that on September 5, 2001, the Company filed its amended Form 10SB with revisions responsive to the comments received by the SEC's examiners as well as in accordance with the Company's developments since the initial fil ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Charity Broadens Fundraising Event To Benefit Those Affected By Terrorist Attacks
-- Officials with the Steve Sanderson Charitable Foundation have announced that a portion of the funds raised during the John O'Hurley Celebrity Golf Invitational and Gala will be used to support those affected by the tragic terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The Foundation will continue to focus on fighting Alzheime ... Continue reading
LAKELAND, Fla.--Sept. 13, 2001--Discount Auto Parts, Inc. will hold a conference call on Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss first quarter financial results. The Company will release first quarter earnings on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, before the market opens. For access to th ... Continue reading
Contact: (843) 784-RACE -- For Immediate Release Hardeeville Motor Speedway Races Still On for This Weekend HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (September 13, 2001) - The Hardeeville Motor Speedway will continue to race as planned on Saturday night, September 15th. The highlight of the evening will be the Spectacular Street Car Challeng ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Technology Offers New Dimensions in Occupant Sensing
The passenger detection system based on three-dimensional camera images, being presented by Siemens VDO Automotive AG at the 59th Frankfurt Motor Show, makes restraint systems more "intelligent" and is capable of more effectively protecting the passenger. Siemens VDO Automotive AG has developed a system which monitors ... Continue reading
CRAGAR Industries, Inc. Selects Miller Capital As Its Financial Advisor
CRAGAR Industries, Inc., announced they have retained Miller Capital Corporation ("Miller") as their financial advisor to assist CRAGAR management in developing a strategic growth plan that may include, among other possibilities, evaluation of acquisition candidates and analysis of the necessary capital requirements to ... Continue reading
ARM and MathWorks Collaborate on Design Environment For Auto Systems
ARM [(LSE: ARM); ], the industry's leading provider of 16/32-bit embedded RISC microprocessor solutions, and The MathWorks GmbH, the German subsidiary of the leading supplier of technical computing software for engineers and scientists, today announced a collaborative project aimed at combining the ARM Developer Suite( ... Continue reading
SKF Supplies Bearings and Seals for Ford's New Fiesta
SKF has, once again, been selected as major bearing supplier for a new Ford vehicle. This time it is the new Ford Fiesta that has made its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September and will go on sale in 2002. Over the production life of the new Ford Fiesta, SKF will supply over Euro 200 million worth of ... Continue reading
Pirelli Builds New $140 Million Tire Plant in Rome, Georgia
Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Inc.; Houston, Texas). Pirelli Tire North America (New Haven, Conn.) has started construction on a tire manufacturing plant in Rome, Georgia. The company awarded H&M Company Incorporated (Jackson, TN) a design-build contract for a 400,000 square foot b ... Continue reading
Kanbay Helps MAFS Merge Used Car Financing Onto Information Superhighway
For the small auto dealerships and rental companies that specialize in used vehicles, managing finances is often a challenge. They have to balance the need to purchase new inventory at an auction against the payment status of vehicles they already have, all matched against their available line of credit. Of course, tha ... Continue reading
'Sound' Engineering Solution at Siemens VDO Automotive
Particularly at low speeds, the sound level in a car is dominated by the noise created by the engine as it draws in fresh air. Siemens VDO Automotive is contributing to improved acoustic comfort and performance with its Active Noise Control (ANC) system for engines being presented at the 59th Frankfurt Motor Show. The ... Continue reading
The Budd Company Signs Three Year-Deal With Ventro Corporation
Success of Initial Implementation at Budd's Plastics Division Leads to Multiyear Contract for the Ventro Collaborative Commerce Solution Ventro(TM) Corporation, a pioneer in business-to-business e-commerce, today announced that The Budd Company Plastics Division, a part of ThyssenKrupp Automotive, has signed a three-ye ... Continue reading
Subaru Outback Rendezvous at Lake Fairfax Cancelled
In light of the recent tragedies, Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that activities associated with the Sept. 15 and 16th Subaru Outback Rendezvous at Lake Fairfax in Reston, Virginia have been cancelled. ... Continue reading
Walbridge Aldinger Earns Commodity and Gold Awards From DaimlerChrysler
Walbridge Aldinger Company, a worldwide full-service construction company, is the recipient of two prestigious awards from the DaimlerChrysler Corporation. Walbridge is the sole construction company among 161 construction suppliers to receive a Commodity and Gold Award for attaining preferred ratings in quality, price, ... Continue reading
Pedestrian Involved Crashes Are Up in Los Angeles County
--Auto Club of Southern California Secretary of Business Transportation and Housing, Auto Club and Glendale Police To Emphasize Need for Back-to-School Safety VISUALS: First and second graders, Auto Club's robotic car, "Otto the Auto" giving children pedestrian safety tips, children crossing street with aid of news con ... Continue reading
21st Century Insurance Group Announces Third Quarter Dividend
21st Century Insurance Group declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.08 per common share, payable October 4, 2001, to shareholders of record on September 21, 2001, according to Company President and Chief Executive Officer Bruce W. Marlow. Founded in 1958, 21st Century Insurance Group is a pioneer of the direct-to ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Challenge Cup Won by Ford for Fifth Consecutive Year
Labor Weekend marked the fifth consecutive victory for Ford Motor Company at the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway in Crandon, Wisconsin, and a "three-peat" victory for Rob MacCachren, who drove a Ford F-150 truck to victory for the third year in a row. MacCachren successfully defended his 'King of Off-Road Racing ... Continue reading
Chevron Statement About Fuel Supply Issues
Chevron Corp. today issued the following statement about motor fuel supply issues in the wake of yesterday's tragic events: "The hearts and prayers of Chevron employees around the world are with the friends and families who lost loved ones in yesterday's tragedies. We will do everything we can to help our nation throug ... Continue reading
'Click It or Ticket' Nets 5,830 Protection Charges in Second Week
Law enforcement officers across the state ticketed 5,830 drivers and passengers for failure to use seat belts and/or child safety seats during the second week of the fall "Click It or Ticket" campaign. From Sept. 3-9, officers conducted 1,264 law enforcement activities in support of "Click It or Ticket," which was laun ... Continue reading
Eaton Highlights Engine Air Management and Powertrain and 2001 IAA
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation , will highlight its automotive engine air management and powertrain and specialty controls capabilities at the 2001 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show here. Eaton's exhibit will feature new innovations including variable valve actuation technology, transmission control modul ... Continue reading
Gas Terrorist Events Did Not Impact Oil or Gasoline Distribution
The Auto Club said that gas prices in Southern California and the state are virtually unchanged from yesterday's prices, according to its daily Fuel Gauge Report. News reports indicated that some gas stations in the Midwest pushed prices up to as high as $5. According to national AAA reports, these incidents are extrem ... Continue reading
Lear Highlights Investments in Europe to Serve Overseas Customer Base
Re-emphasizing its commitment to the European automotive market, Lear Corporation today highlighted significant investment and business developments in the region. Lear's strategic focus to enhance its strong relationships with customers is the driving force behind the creation of three new, advanced technology centers ... Continue reading
Mr. Gasket Announces Oil Pan Gaskets
Mr. Gasket announces the availability of new Oil Pan Gaskets. Made from nitrile rubber and fiber compound, this combination forms a durable base material that provides excellent sealing and will not crack or split under excessive clamp load. Resists wicking and withstands 300 degrees plus oil temperature. Applications ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Revs Up $1.2B Import Performance Product Category
Pep Boys , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today gave an added boost to the rapidly growing import performance product category by becoming the Official Retailer of the NOPI Nationals Motorsports Supershow - the largest import performance car show in the country. With ... Continue reading
Sudden Spikes in Gas Prices a Temporary Anomaly, Says AAA-CMC
According to the AAA-Chicago Motor Club, the nationwide average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was $1.53 per gallon at the onset of terrorist attacks on the New York World Trade Center and the United States Pentagon building, Tuesday, Sept. 11. Immediate reaction to the attacks included the price of crud ... Continue reading
Visteon's Climate Systems Meet Customer Needs
The competitive environment of today's automotive industry requires innovation and the capability to play an ever-increasing role in design, development and quality testing to meet customer requirements for improved fuel economy, reduced costs and lower emissions. Visteon Corporation's introduction of CO2 Refrigerant S ... Continue reading
US F2000 seaon finale postponed
September 13, 2001 FAIRFIELD, N.J. (September 13, 2001)-The U.S. F2000 National Championship Presented by Speedvision announced late this afternoon that the season-finale at Daytona International Speedway has been postponed indefinitely. After consultation with both the Grand American Road Racing Association and teams, ... Continue reading
US F2000 Season Finale Goes On
September 13, 2001 FAIRFIELD, N.J. (September 12, 2001)-The U.S. F2000 National Championship Presented by Speedvision is deeply saddened by the events in New York City and Washington D.C. on Tuesday, but has announced that the season-finale at Daytona International Speedway will take place. The race weekend, which was ... Continue reading
USAC: Rollie Helmling to assume USAC presidency in 2002
September 13, 2001 Rollie Helmling of Vincennes, Ind., one of USAC's most respected car entrant participants of the past two decades, has been named to succeed retiring John Capels as President of the United States Auto Club. He will assume his new position of president-elect effective December 3 and will work with Cap ... Continue reading
NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 11; Mickey Thompson
September 13, 2001 In terms of energy and innovation, no other hot rodder contributed more to the sport than Mickey Thompson. Not only was he one of the all-time greats in drag racing lore, but he also made his mark at the Indianapolis 500, Bonneville, off-road competition, and a wide variety of motorsports competition ... Continue reading
SCCA Club Racing Valvoline Runoffs to start as scheduled
September 13, 2001 CENTIENNIAL, Colo. (September 12, 2001)* The Sports Car Club of America, Inc. and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course have issued a joint statement regarding the Valvoline Runoffs, which is scheduled to begin Monday, September 17: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the Sports Car Club of America extend our sincer ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: Chevy 500 to take place with revised schedule
September 13, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001 - The Chevy 500 Indy Racing Northern Light Series event will take place this weekend with a revised schedule, officials from the Indy Racing League, NASCAR and Texas Motor Speedway announced today. The season-ending Chevy 500 will start as scheduled at 3:30 p.m ... Continue reading
USAR/Chicago Motor Speedway cancel racing action
September 13, 2001 CICERO, Ill. (September 12, 2001) -- In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, Chicago Motor Speedway and USAR have decided to cancel this weekend’s Alan Kulwicki Memorial/Hooters 200 presented by Naturally Fresh Dressings. The event was schedule ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green to drive special paint scheme at Dover
September 13, 2001 (Mooresville, NC) Jeff Green, driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus and 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Champion, will not be driving his Nesquik car at the Dover NASCAR Busch Series event on September 22, 2001. Instead, Green will showcase a brand new paint scheme, a Nestlé Toll House car, but ... Continue reading
SPEC RACER: This weekend's Daytona event cancelled
September 13, 2001 CENTENNIAL, Colo. (September 12, 2001)-SCCA Pro Racing Ltd. has announced the cancellation of the Pro Spec Racer Series event this weekend at Daytona International Raceway. The announcement comes after a similar announcement from Grand-Am, which was the headlining event on the weekend. The event has ... Continue reading
USAR to Continue Four Champions Championship Series
September 13, 2001 Fayetteville, GA (September 12, 2001) – United Speed Alliance Racing announced today the Four Champions Championship Series has now become a four race series instead of the originally scheduled five-race format. The change in the format is a direct result from the cancellation of the Chicago Mo ... Continue reading
FORMULA 1: SAP US Grand Prix remains on schedule
September 13, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2001 - The SAP United States Grand Prix will be run as scheduled Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it was announced today. "We do not expect any change from the announced schedule," said Tony George, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Spe ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Jarrett speaks on tradgedy and continuing the season
September 13, 2001 DALE JARRETT --88-- UPS Taurus -- HOW DO YOU AND THE TEAM APPROACH THE LAST 10 RACES? "Let me say first off that I know this may seem a little trivial with everything going on in our nation right now, but we appreciate everyone that is in with us here this morning. Certainly, all of our thoughts and ... Continue reading
ASA Winchester 400 Weekend Will Go On As Scheduled
September 13, 2001 Pendleton, IN (September 12, 2001) - Officials from the American Speed Association have announced that this weekend’s 32nd Annual ASA ACDelco Series “Winchester 400” stock car event will be held as scheduled at Winchester (IN) Speedway. The decision to mo ve forward with the schedul ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Wood Brothers Racing keeps plugging away
September 13, 2001 Wood Brothers Racing is one of the most successful single-car teams in Winston Cup racing. With approximately 35 full-time and 10 to 15 part-time employees, the team has its work cut out to finish the final 10-week run of the season. Co-owner Len Wood says that the team isn't thinking about how diffi ... Continue reading
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