Fw: USAR Team Press Releases for 1/14/02
Here is a Powerbase Motorsports Team Release on Driver John Kinder in addition to the releases sent earlier today.... Tim Southers Subject: Re: USAR Team Press Releases for 1/14/02 Here Tim is a release about John returning to USAR in 2002. In keeping with information received I am simply inserting the release in this ... Continue reading
Southern Independent Modified Series Drivers to Compete for Valvoline Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For More Information, Contact: William M. Catania President RaceFan Marketing a division of RaceFan, Inc. PO Box 2609 West Lafayette, IN 47996-2609 (Phone) 765-743-7474 (Fax) 877-553-4435 (Cell) 607-343-2967 (Email) bill@racefan.com Southern Independent Modified Series Drivers to Compete for Valv ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Broadcast Earnings Conference Call Via Live Webcast
-- FROM: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. SUBJECT: Third Quarter 2002 Conference Call and Live Webcast WHO: Management of Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. WHEN: Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time URL: http://www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast will be available at this website an hour after the live ca ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Broadcast Earnings Conference Call Via Live Webcast
-- FROM: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. SUBJECT: Third Quarter 2002 Conference Call and Live Webcast WHO: Management of Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. WHEN: Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time URL: http://www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast will be available at this website an hour after the live ca ... Continue reading
Cummins Files Post-Effective Amendment to Form S-3
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 14, 2002--On January 11, 2002, Cummins Inc. and Cummins Capital Trust I filed Post-Effective Amendment No.1 to their Registration Statement on Form S-3 (file No. 333-68592) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This registration Statement relates to the registration of 6,000,000 7% Convertib ... Continue reading
Eaton Announces Live Webcast of Fourth Quarter 2001 Conference Call
CLEVELAND--Jan. 14, 2002--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today said it will be hosting a conference call on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, beginning at 10 a.m. EST. The purpose of the call is to discuss fourth quarter, 2001 earnings results with security analysts and institutional investors. The call ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued January 14, 2002 11:15:00 AM ET Federal-Mogul to Provide Sealing System for New Cummins Engine Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/01-14-2002/0001647448& ;EDATE ----------------------------------- Ad ... Continue reading
FW: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Launch
---------- From: BMW Media <HHientzsch@aol.com> To: Judy Stropus <jstropus@earthlink.net> Subject: BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Launch Date: Sat, Jan 12, 2002, 10:19 AM Media Invitation The launch of the WilliamsF1 BMW FW24 At Silverstone Circuit, Northants (UK), on Friday 25th January 2002 at 10:30 a.m. Dear Colleague It is ... Continue reading
Michael J. Harley Appointed President and COO for Payless Car Rental
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Jan. 14, 2002--Avalon Global Group, Inc., the parent company of Payless Car Rental System, Inc., has announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Michael J. Harley as president and chief operating officer (COO). Harley has served as COO since 1999 and was recently appointed the dual role o ... Continue reading
Press Release: DaimlerChrysler North America Holding Corporation
Press Release: DaimlerChrysler North America Holding Corporation Date of Release: Jan 14, 2002 Rates at A (low) Kam Hon, David Schroeder / 416-593-5577 ext.2243, ext.2232 / e-mail: khon@dbrs.com Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated A (low) Negative New Rating 7.30% Senior Unsecured Global Notes due 2012 A (low) Negati ... Continue reading
Tomkins Appoints New Group Treasurer
LONDON--Jan. 14, 2002--Tomkins PLC today announces the appointment of Paul Wilkinson as Group Treasurer, with effect from January 21, 2002. Paul, aged 41, is currently Director, Corporate Finance & Treasury at Enodis Plc. A graduate in Business Studies, Paul qualified as an accountant with Coopers & Lybrand. He moved i ... Continue reading
USAR 2001 Banquet Releases (2)
Here are the two (2) press releases concerning the 2001 USAR Hooters ProCup Series banquet held Saturday night in Atlanta at the Renassiance Concourse Hotel. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks Tim Southers For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsout ... Continue reading
IHS's CEO Robert R. Carpenter Talks to The Wall Street Transcript
NEW YORK--Jan. 14 2002--The Wall Street Transcript has published an in-depth interview with Robert Carpenter, president & CEO of IHS, in which he talks at length about the company's future. The entire 3,100-word interview is available free online at http://www.twst.com/ceos.htm Carpenter gives an overview of the compan ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Jan. 14, 2002--The current economic environment has consumers pulling back some of their spending. In addition, they don't see the economy returning to normal until the second half of 2002, and many have changed some buying behaviors since September 11. That's according to the Consumer Intentions and Ac ... Continue reading
Gasoline and Diesel Powered Vehicles Will Dominate Through 2020
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Jan. 14, 2001-- Arthur D. Little / DRI-WEFA study indicates improved fuel efficiency in gasoline and diesel engine technologies will support continued consumer preference for SUVs and light trucks Despite public and private efforts to develop new sources of automotive power, advanced forms of fossil-f ... Continue reading
USA: Ford closing five plants, job cuts now total 35,000
14 Jan 2002 Source: just-auto.com editorial team Ford Motor Company on Friday confirmed that it is to close five US plants and halt production of four ageing models -- the Mexican-built Ford Escort and the US-built Mercury Cougar coupe, Villager minivan and luxury Lincoln Continental -- by the end of the year, reducing ... Continue reading
KPMG Automotive Industry Analysis (2001-2006)
In November, KPMG LLP interviewed 103 automotive executives with respect to the economy and technology. The following are some findings, along with analysis and quotes from Brian Ambrose, national industry director of KPMG’s Automotive practice. (1/11/2002) North American Brand Decline: 51 percent see market shar ... Continue reading
Obituary: Manfred 'Terry' Ehrich III, Editor And Publisher of Hemmings Motor News
BENNINGTON, Vt., Jan. 14 -- Manfred ``Terry'' Ehrich, III, beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend, died Jan. 10, 2002 at the Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center. From 1968 to the present, he had been the publisher and editor of Hemmings Motor News in Bennington. In 1991, HMN was termed a ``company that cares'' by auth ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Bob Hardman as Senior Vice President
INDIANAPOLIS--Jan. 14, 2002--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced that Bob Hardman has been named Senior Vice President of Servicing, reporting directly to Lee Ervin, President and Chief Operating Officer of UAC. This is a new executive position created to bring a wealth of industry experience and manag ... Continue reading
Traffic Pulse Voice Released in Philadelphia Trial
WAYNE, Pa.--Jan. 14, 2002--Mobility Technologies today announced it is providing its new voice recognition traffic service to selected consumers in the Philadelphia area during the pilot phase of its planned full-scale launch. Called Traffic Pulse Voice, it is a speech recognition application that enables users to obta ... Continue reading
Westar Financial Provides Chapter 11 Update; Court Approves Funds to Sue Bank One
TUMWATER, Wash.--Jan. 14, 2001--Westar Financial Services Incorporated (OTC:WEST) filed for reorganization protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western district of Washington at Tacoma on December 20, 2001. The Bankruptcy Court has approved Westar's use of f ... Continue reading
Red Light and RR Crossing Monitoring Company Nestor Appoints Douglas Reilly Chief Operating Officer
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Jan. 14, 2002--Nestor, Inc. (OTC: NEST) today announced the appointment of Dr. Douglas L. Reilly to chief operating officer. Reilly will lead the engineering, operations and sales divisions in on-going product development, installation, and promotion of the Company's suite of intelligent, video-based ... Continue reading
Toshiba Enters U.S. Automotive Market With Cost-Effective Single Chip Solution
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 14 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) today announced availability of a new 32-bit MIPS(TM)-based microprocessor (MPU) targeted at automotive information display applications such as instrument clusters, dashboard graphics and navigation systems. This move marks TAEC's entry in ... Continue reading
Hindustan Motors to make engines for Ford India
NEW DELHI, Jan 14 Reuters reports that Global automobile maker Ford Motor Co announced on Monday a strategic partnership with Hindustan Motors to manufacture engine and transmission units for the Ikon, the only car it makes in India. ``We are the first global company to source engines and transmission from a local part ... Continue reading
2002 Detroit Auto Show Food Review From AIADA
Just for You By our Chosen Few Ice cream and pretzels at Honda were fine, A few of the companies even served wine. Acura served coffee and great chocolate beans, The desserts served at Chrysler stretched my blue jeans. My panel of tasters was flustered at first, But after much searching I found them some wurst. GM had ... Continue reading
But Does Gen X Have The Bucks?
Car Makers Get Creative To Attract Generation Y...(Sholnn Freeman) And now, from one of the world's top car designers -- a sofa. Unveiled at the Detroit North American International Auto Show, which opens to the public this week, the sofa shows up in the rear of a concept car from Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Mitsubishi say ... Continue reading
Ford Gets Aggressive With Deals
Ford Motor Co. will launch an aggressive new incentive program Monday offering customers up to $2,500 cash back or zero percent financing on most of its 2002 Ford-brand cars and trucks, the automaker said Friday. The program runs Jan. 14 through March 5 and replaces Ford's current no-interest financing program that has ... Continue reading
2001 Shareholder Value Awards Winners to Be Honored January 15, 2002
DETROIT, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, is one of five winners of the 2001 Shareholder Value Awards jointly presented by Automotive News and PricewaterhouseCoopers. AAM will be honored in the suppliers category for performance ov ... Continue reading
Planet Salvage Launches New Website
LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 14 -- Planet Salvage, Inc., a leading online marketplace for the automotive recycled parts and salvage vehicle industries, announced today that the company publicly launched their new website with improved functionality and services. The new website, which was recently introduced in its alpha version ... Continue reading
Reuters Report:Land Rover Discovery Under Threat
LONDON, Jan 14 Reuters is repotinh that Production of Ford Motor Co.subsidiary Land Rover's Discovery model could be suspended next month and hundreds of workers laid off in a legal dispute with the receivers of one of its main suppliers, Land Rover said on Monday. The row follows a demand for 45 million pounds ($65.20 ... Continue reading
DETROIT Reuters reports that U.S. automakers pulled off an escape to make Houdini proud when they boosted sales with interest-free loans in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. The question now is: What do they do for an encore? While the zero percent deals are being discontinued, automakers appear poised to replace them ... Continue reading
Longer Warranties Increase Consumer Confidence, Driving Rebuilt Engine And Transmission Sales
TORONTO, Jan. 14 -- Rebuilt engine and transmission sales have long endured the ``used parts'' stigma. In an effort to boost sales, remanufacturers are extending warranty coverage to promote consumer confidence. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (transportation.frost.com ), North American Rebuilt Transmission and Engi ... Continue reading
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oracle Corporation, the world's largest enterprise software company, today announced that Credit Acceptance Corporation has developed a self-service credit application (portal) system using Oracle9i Application Server. As a result, Credit Acceptance was able to ... Continue reading
USAR Team Press Releases for 1/14/02
Attn. All Media Outlets..the following are press releases sent to the USAR Media Relations office for distribution. If you have any questions concerning any of these releases please feel free to contact our office. This will be sent in the body of the email as well as an attachment. There are (6) pages and a total of s ... Continue reading
Choice Logistics Selects Baxter Planning Systems to Offer Comprehensive Logistics Solutions
NEW YORK--Jan. 14, 2002--Choice Logistics, a recognized leader in mission critical service parts logistics, announced today a strategic alliance with Baxter Planning Systems, the only company delivering comprehensive service parts management solutions combining real-world expertise with web-based technology. Choice and ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Supports Bush Administration's New Direction on Fuel Cell Powered Autos
TORRANCE, Calif.--Jan. 14, 2002-- California-based Enova Also Announces Progress on Global Strategic Business Alliances Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA) added its support to the Bush Administration's major announcement of increased development spending for fuel cell powered automotive applications, to be known as the "Freedo ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter of 2001.
Business Editors CORALVILLE, Iowa--Jan. 14, 2002--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2001. For the fourth quarter revenue increased 4.6% to $73.5 million from $70.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2000. Net income increased 24.8% to $9.9 million from $7. ... Continue reading
Mitchell University Provides Anytime, Anywhere Training for Collision Repairers and Insurers
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 14, 2002-- Body Shop Owners and Insurance Managers Agree: Mitchell University is an Effective and Cost-Efficient Way to Train Personnel What if you could train your employees on various collision repair and insurance claims software at anytime, from anywhere and still save money in the process? With Mit ... Continue reading
MUNICH, Germany--Jan. 14, 2002--NanoPierce Card Technologies GmbH, a subsidiary of NanoPierce Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:NPCT), announced today the appointment of Bernhard Maier, effective immediately, as Director of Operations to spearhead the development of high-volume smart inlay production for NanoPierce Technologie ... Continue reading
Lewis Mackenzie Joins Advisory Board of Navigation and Tracking Company
TORONTO--Jan. 14, 2002--Eduardo Guendelman, President and C.E.O. of Paradigm Advanced Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PRAV), announced today that Major-General Lewis Mackenzie (Ret'd), one of Canada's best known soldiers, military commentator and author, has joined Paradigm's Advisory Board. "We are delighted to have the adv ... Continue reading
Astris Energi in Negotiation on Two Fuel Cell Joint Ventures
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Jan. 14, 2002--Astris Energi, Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF) reported today that it is in negotiation with two potential joint venture partners which are pursuing two separate applications of the company's fully developed and field-tested alkaline fuel cell systems. Jiri K. Nor, President of Astris, said one ... Continue reading
Enova Supports New Direction on Fuel Cell Powered Autos
TORRANCE, Calif.--Jan. 14, 2002-- Enova Systems (OTCBB:ENVA - news) added its support to the Bush Administration's major announcement of increased development spending for fuel cell powered automotive applications, to be known as the ``Freedom Car'' initiative. Enova applauds the administration's strategy to shift the ... Continue reading
Ford is ending production of the Ford Escort, Mercury Villager and Mercury Cougar. And it is cutting dividends to shareholders, suspending bonuses for managers and will stop matching contributions for 401(k) savings plans for salaried employees. Chairman William Clay Ford Jr. will forgo his salary and bonuses and accep ... Continue reading
Mitchell University Provides Anytime, Anywhere Training for Collision Repairers and Insurers
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 14, 2002-- What if you could train your employees on various collision repair and insurance claims software at anytime, from anywhere and still save money in the process? With Mitchell University, the online learning center from Mitchell International, you can. Body shop owners and insurance managers, w ... Continue reading
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