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Saturday, December 14, 2002

Finalists for Land Rover G4 Challenge Chosen After Grueling Tests in Nevada Desert

Finalists for Land Rover G4 Challenge Chosen After Grueling Tests in Nevada Desert

HENDERSON, Nev., Dec. 13, 2002; The U.S. National Selections for the Land Rover G4 Challenge global adventure race were completed today in the rugged terrain in Henderson, Nevada. T wo U.S. finalists stood out from the pack of 29 candidates and were picked to compete in the International Selections to be held at the fa ... Continue reading

Michelin Challenge Design(TM) Brings World Debut of Matra P75 to Detroit

Michelin Challenge Design(TM) Brings World Debut of Matra P75 to Detroit

DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2002; From Grand Prix racing to developing the m72, Matra has always liked taking well-calculated risks. At the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Matra will unveil its latest work, the Matra P75, a compact, versatile city car as part of the Michelin Challenge Design(TM) display ... Continue reading

Robo Savings For GM

Robo Savings For GM

By LANSING, Michigan, Dec 13, 2002; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Friday it will save as much as $120 million on each new vehicle model it builds by using robots that can be programmed to handle a variety of cars or trucks on an assembly line. GM said its so-called "C-Flex ... Continue reading

SmarTire Systems Reports First Quarter Results For Fiscal Year 2003

SmarTire Systems Reports First Quarter Results For Fiscal Year 2003

RICHMOND, British Columbia--Dec. 13, 2002-- Visteon Agreement, Pirelli Supply Contract, Multi-year OEM Contract and New Motorcycle Product Among Recent Achievements for SmarTire SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, today announced results for its fiscal yea ... Continue reading

UnitedAuto Announces Election of Additional Director; John Barr to Join Company Board

UnitedAuto Announces Election of Additional Director; John Barr to Join Company Board

DETROIT--Dec. 13, 2002--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that John Barr has been elected to its Board of Directors. With this additional appointment, the Company now has twelve directors. John Barr is currently President/CEO of Automotive Performance Industries (API) ... Continue reading

Earl Scheib Announces Changes in the Board of Directors

Earl Scheib Announces Changes in the Board of Directors

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Dec. 13, 2002--The Board of Directors of Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) (the "Company") announced today that it has accepted the resignation of Stuart D. Buchalter as Chairman and a member of the Company's Board of Directors; and has named Christian K. Bement, the Company's President & Chief Executi ... Continue reading

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