Free Odometer Check Available On The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles Website
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 14, 2001--Used car buyers and owners have the opportunity to check whether or not their vehicle has ever been subject to odometer fraud. The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles is offering a link from its Web site to the site of Carfax (www.carfax.com), a company that offers vehicle history reports. ... Continue reading
A.C.L.N. Limited Announces First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call Date
LOS ANGELES, May 14 A.C.L.N. Limited , a global leader in automobile distribution and logistics, today announced plans to release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, and to host a conference call to be broadcast live on the Internet at 12:00p.m. EDT (Eastern) that sam ... Continue reading
Action Performance in Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hasbro's Winner's Circle
PHOENIX--May 14, 2001--Action Performance Companies Inc. (Action) , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion, and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, and Hasbro Inc. , a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, today announced they have entered into ... Continue reading
Acura to Sponsor Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance
Popular Event Features a Weekend of Classic Cars, High Fashion And Golf for Charity TORRANCE, Calif., May 14 Acura, the maker of luxury performance automobiles, will sponsor the ninth annual Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance charity event September 14-16 at the Ocean Trails Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, ... Continue reading
AIADA Lauds Chairman's Mark Seeking to Repeal the Death Tax
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 14 The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) commends Sens. Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Max Baucus (D-MT) for incorporating death tax repeal in the Chairman's mark of the "Restoring Earnings to Lift Individuals and Empower Families Act of 2001." The tax bill is currently sch ... Continue reading
ALLDATA Press Announcement: ALLDATA Teams Up with Automotive Ser vice Association
Good morning, The following press release announcing ALLDATA Teams Up with Automotive Service Association, was launched over the news wire on Tuesday, May 15, 2001. Over 12,000 ASA members will benefit by receiving special pricing on ALLDATA. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to speak to someon ... Continue reading
Cale Yarborough Teams With MAXX Motorsports as National Spokesman And Consultant
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 14 Knowing the value of a strong teammate, MAXX Motorsports, Inc. has named Cale Yarborough as a consultant and national spokesperson for its current and future motor sports initiatives. In a storied driving career that spanned four decades, Yarborough firmly established himself as one of the legen ... Continue reading
Cale Yarborough Teams With MAXX Motorsports as National Spokesman and Consultant
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 14 Knowing the value of a strong teammate, MAXX Motorsports Inc. has named Cale Yarborough as a consultant and national spokesperson for its current and future motor sports initiatives. In a storied driving career that spanned four decades, Yarborough firmly established himself as one the legends o ... Continue reading
InterVoice-Brite's OneVoice(R) Platform Follows Up With Stranded Drivers, Helping Eliminate Motorist's Fears of Abandonment While Waiting for Roadside Service DALLAS and BOSTON, May 14 Cross Country Automotive Services (CCAS) today introduced its Closed Loop Technology, which has been incorporated as a core element of ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 14, 2001--Cummins Inc. confirmed today that it had mutually agreed with International Truck and Engine Corporation to end discussions on a potential heavy-duty engine development and manufacturing joint venture. Cummins indicated that it will continue to explore a variety of approaches to restructur ... Continue reading
Etchells aims to carry on the Winning Tradition of the Sunoco Camaro
(Note: The following is also attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 ETCHELLS AIMS TO CARRY ON THE WINNING TRADITION OF THE SUNOCO CAMARO Putnam, Conn., May 14, 2001 - When Chuck Etchells rolls his racecar to the line for the first qualifying sessio ... Continue reading
Fitch Downgr Cox Enterprises Sr Debt Rtg To `BBB+' From `A-'
CHICAGO--May 14, 2001--Fitch has downgraded the senior debt rating of Cox Enterprises, Inc. (Cox), to `BBB+' from `A-' while retaining the company's `F2' commercial paper rating. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The rating action reflects the increase in leverage associated with acquisition activity in 2000 and in early 2 ... Continue reading
Fw: Peach State Story & Team Press Releases
----- Original Message ----- From: USAR To: Tim Southers Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 12:23 PM Subject: Peach State Story & Team Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Timmy Hutson USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net The Taste of Victory, with a Johnsonville Brat.AGAIN Jefferson, GA - Shane Huffman, dri ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Appoints Glen Wegworth as Vice President Operations
MILWAUKEE, May 14 Glen A. Wegworth has been appointed vice president of operations for the Controls business at Johnson Controls, Inc. . He has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the building systems and services industry. In this newly created senior management position, Wegworth will be responsible for de ... Continue reading
Automotive supplier, a global leader in lean production, has earned 10 of the 65 awards presented since 1989 PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 14 Automotive supplier Johnson Controls has been honored with a 2001 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. The company's Greenfield, Ohio plant, which produces polyurethane foam for ... Continue reading
Mace Security International is in Compliance With Nasdaq and is Not Subject to Being Delisted
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 14 Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") , a leading provider of car care services, today announced that on May 11, 2001, it was advised by Nasdaq that it was in compliance with Market Place Rule 4450 (a)(5) and was not subject to being delisted. On April 19, 2001, the Company was advised b ... Continue reading
McLaren Performance Technologies' CEO Steven Rossi talks to The Wall Street Transcript
NEW YORK--May 14, 2001--The Wall Street Transcript has published an in-depth interview with Steven Rossi, CEO of McLaren Performance Technologies , in which he talks at length about the company's future. The entire 2,700-word interview is available online at http://www.twst.com/info/info347.htm Rossi gives an overview ... Continue reading
CALABASAS, Calif.--May 14, 2001--NetSol International Inc. announced today that it has divested itself of its German subsidiary, Supernet AG. The terms of the divestiture call for NetSol to pay a one-time fee of approximately $160,000. NetSol is expecting to record a one-time charge to earnings of approximately $615,00 ... Continue reading
NEXIQ Technologies Acquires Diversified Software Industries
MANCHESTER, N.H. & STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. & CORALVILLE, Iowa--May 14, 2001-- - Strengthens Leadership in Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics and Telematics - - Favorable Impact on Current Fiscal Year Revenues Expected - NEXIQ Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:NEXQ) today announced its acquisition of Diversified Software Industries ... Continue reading
Niclas Jonsson: Sweden and safety
Niclas Jonsson update: May 14, 2001 (note: the first O in Jonsson is spelled with an umlaut) Swedish sojourn Sports-car driver Niclas Jonsson of Aliso Viejo, Calif., returned to Sweden this month, but his thoughts won't be far from racing. He is taking advantage of a long break between races in the American Le Mans Ser ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Prices $400 Million in Asset Backed Notes
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., May 14 Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced the pricing of a $400 million offering of automobile receivables-backed notes through Salomon Smith Barney and Credit Suisse First Boston. The notes will be issued through an owner trust, Onyx Acceptance Owner Trust 2001-B, as follows: Principal Avera ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchases of $25 Million
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 14 Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company to expend up to an additional $25,000,000 to repurchase outstanding shares of its Class A common stock or redeem securities convertible into Class A common stock. Combined with previous authorizations i ... Continue reading
Special Devices, Inc., Sells Aerospace Operations
MOORPARK, Calif., May 14 Special Devices, Incorporated (SDI), a leading designer and manufacturer of highly reliable, precision- engineered pyrotechnic devices for the aerospace and automotive industries, announced today that it has completed the sale of its aerospace operations to a strategic buyer. SDI's aerospace op ... Continue reading
Stackpole CEO Robert Lander Talks to The Wall Street Transcript
NEW YORK--May 14, 2001--The Wall Street Transcript has published an in-depth interview with Robert Lander, CEO of Stackpole , in which he talks at length about the company's future. The entire 2,800-word interview is available free online at http://www.twst.com/ceos.htm Lander gives an overview of the company. "Stackpo ... Continue reading
Tomkins Disposes of Smith & Wesson
LONDON--May 14, 2001--Tomkins PLC ("Tomkins") today announces that its subsidiary Tomkins Corporation has completed the sale of the entire share capital of Smith & Wesson Corp. ("Smith & Wesson") to Saf-T-Hammer Corporation ("Saf-T-Hammer"), a company specializing in the development of safety and security devices for f ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Announces Appointment of Dennis Huth
For Immediate Release - May 14, 2001 Contact David Lang, 305-670-4343 or transampr@compuserve.com Trans-Am Series Announces Appointment Of Dennis Huth Miami - The Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup today announced the appointment of former NASCAR executive Dennis Huth. He will fill a newly-created dual role o ... Continue reading
UK Transport Policy Debate Sterile Says just-auto.com
LONDON, May 14 http://www.just-auto.com -- There is a general election campaign underway in the UK right now and, according to Dave Leggett, just-auto.com's managing editor, all of the old familiar cliches concerning "transport policy" are being trotted out by the politicians. In his editorial on the site he refers to ... Continue reading
Updated Hooters ProCup Series Southern Div. Points
2001 Southern ProCup Top 25 Driver Points Thru 5/12/01 Position Driver Hometown Points Wins 1. Jay Fogleman Durham, NC 811 1 2. Shane Huffman Hickory, NC 800 2 3. Bobby Gill Dalton, GA 785 2 4. Hal Goodson Winston-Salem, NC 754 1 5. ... Continue reading
Visteon Telematics Expert Speaks at Detroit Auto Interiors And eyeforauto Telematics 2001 Shows
DETROIT, May 14 Visteon Corporation's Director of Telematics/Multimedia Systems for North America and Asia will share Visteon's expertise at The Detroit Auto Interiors Show and eyeforauto Telematics 2001. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) John Slosar is responsible for electronics design ... Continue reading
Short Track U.S.A. (Radio Show)
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Federal-Mogul Honors 62 Employees for a Total of 2,230 Years of Service
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 14 Federal-Mogul Corporation Chief Executive Officer Frank Macher presided Wednesday at the company's 30th annual Service Awards dinner recognizing 62 employees for their combined 2,230 years of service. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/DETH025LOGO ) The employees, representin ... Continue reading
ACCEL/DFI Introduces Thundersport Sport Compact Catalog
Click here if you can't read this <http://www.q5media.com/MailDirect/application/full/mrga sket/md_altview. asp?ID=203> ACCEL/DFI Introduces Thundersport Sport Compact Catalog Click on a thumbnail image to view it full size <http://www.mrgasket.com/primages/thunder.jpg> ACCEL/DFI Introduces Thundersport Sport Compact C ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Southwest Texas State Wins National Award for Program to Reduce Drinking and Driving
-- Who: Southwest Texas State University will receive a $1,000 check as a state winner in the annual Drinking and Driving Prevention Award, sponsored by AAA Texas and the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention. What: Students from Southwest Texas State partnered with students from the University ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 14, 2001--Carfax, the leading provider of vehicle history information, announces the addition of more than seven million inspection records from British Columbia to its database of over 1.4 billion unique vehicle records. The British Columbia inspection and inspection repair records, going back to 199 ... Continue reading
Las Vegas Monorail Awards Sponsorship and Advertising Sales Rights To Promethean Partners, LLC
LAS VEGAS, May 14 The Las Vegas Monorail Company today awarded the sponsorship and advertising sales rights for the Las Vegas Monorail to Las Vegas, Nevada-based Promethean Partners, LLC. The agreement grants Promethean Partners an exclusive, long-term right to sell sponsorships and advertising in and on all monorail t ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Completes $14 Million Financing; Receives Commitment on a New $90 Million Facility
PHILADELPHIA--May 14, 2001--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack announced that it has received $14,000,000 in an equipment sale - leaseback with Heller Financial Inc. . The facility is structured as four, one-year leases and is secured with the leasedback store equipment and certain real estate. In addition, the Company r ... Continue reading
Tomkins Disposes of Smith & Wesson
LONDON--May 14, 2001--Tomkins PLC ("Tomkins") today announces that its subsidiary Tomkins Corporation has completed the sale of the entire share capital of Smith & Wesson Corp. ("Smith & Wesson") to Saf-T-Hammer Corporation ("Saf-T-Hammer"), a company specializing in the development of safety and security devices for f ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Terms of Rights Offering; Up to $80 Million Committed
INDIANAPOLIS--May 14, 2001--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC"), one of the nation's largest independent, indirect automobile finance companies, today announced that the Board of Directors has approved the price of $5.00 per share for the previously announced rights offering and that it has received commitments from c ... Continue reading
John Costanza Speaks Out -- Auto Industry's Outdated Thinking Is Its Nemesis
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--May 14, 2001--Many of the current problems in the auto industry can be attributed directly to antiquated methods of forecasting and fixed-volume manufacturing, says John Costanza, prominent consultant to the manufacturing industry. Costanza, the world's leading expert in demand-based manufacturing, is ... Continue reading
Hino Trucks Launches New Website
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Karen Reetz, (845-365-1400), reetz@hino.com Hino Launches New Website ORANGEBURG, NY., May 14, 2001 -- Hino, which markets Class 4-7 cabovers, has announced a new website (www.hino.com) which makes site navigation and information gathering easy. According to Ted. J. Fick, Hino's senior vice presid ... Continue reading
5 gas mileage tips from AutoZone
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher AUTOZONE OFFERS FIVE QUICK TIPS FOR BETTER GAS MILEAGE Memphis, Tenn. (May 11, 2001) – As gas prices continue their upward climb and families struggle to plan affordable summer vacations, consumers are exploring options to combat the pain at the pumps. The most effectiv ... Continue reading
Recall Winnebago: Copper LPG Lines Could Leak
Winnebago Industries, Inc. Models: Winnebago Brave Years: 2000-2001 Winnebago Sunrise Years: 2000-2001 Winnebago Adventurer Years: 2000-2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 1,437 Dates of Manufacture: June 2000 - March 2001 Defect: On certain motor homes, the copper line supplying liquid propane ... Continue reading
Levy and Levy, P.C. Announces Class Action Filed Against Autoweb.com, Inc.
NEW YORK, May 14 A class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of all purchasers of the common stock of Autoweb.com, Inc. from March 23, 1999, through December 6, 2000, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The complaint charges Autoweb and certain of its ... Continue reading
CANTON, Mass., May 14 Agilent Technologies, Semiconductor Products Group and Chicago Miniature Lamp, Inc., (CML) an SLI, Inc. company, have signed an agreement under which CML will represent Agilent's visible LED product line and opto-electronic technology to the automotive marketplace. "Combining the LED technology ex ... Continue reading
WARREN, Mich., May 14 A Mexico-based Delphi Automotive Systems' operation has been recognized for its process excellence at the Global Excellence in Operations (GEO) Conference. RIMIR, supplier of award-winning airbag systems, received the 2001 North American GEO AWARD(SM) last Friday at a ceremony held in Chicago. The ... Continue reading
DENSO Wins Total of 25 Supplier Awards* From GM, Ford, Toyota and Deere
DETROIT, May 14 The DENSO Group garnered a total of 25 supplier awards from General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. and Deere & Company. General Motors Corporation -- 2000 Corporation of the Year for exceptional levels of quality, service and technological innovati ... Continue reading
SME and Boeing to Provide Insight on Managing Intellectual Capital In Global Market
DEARBORN, Mich., May 14 In today's economy, one of a company's most valuable assets is the intellectual capital created by the integration of its people, information, and technology. To help executives from the nation's leading manufacturing companies learn how to best leverage this asset, the Society of Manufacturing ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 14 Once one of the hottest, hippest Japanese nameplates, Mazda has struggled in recent years, unable to find a distinctive niche. But TheCarConnection.com has gotten a close-up look at a wide range of products Mazda now has in the pipeline -- including the Protege 5 sport wagon and the high-tech MP3 sedan. ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Launches New Website
MASON, Ohio--May 14, 2001--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, is pleased to announce today the release of their newly redesigned website at www.pickupsplus.com. The new website is designed to be user friendly and allows visi ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of March 2001 Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in March 2001 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. The list identifies the make and model of the vehicle or equipment involved, with a brief description of the safety problem. NHTSA said ... Continue reading
As we somewhat prematurely predicted in 1995 in our story of Ransom E. Olds, founder of the company that bears his name Oldsmobile will soon join Hudson Studebaker DeSoto and so many other defunct brands in that Big Wrecking Yard in the Sky. At the time it was almost a toss-up between Olds and Buick as to which would g ... Continue reading
During the Indy 500 last year the oldest and the youngest drivers in the race came together in a crash on the 74th lap. The younger of the two was attempting to pass the other in a turn when a third driver tried to dive under them forcing the pair together and putting them both into the unforgiving wall. ... Continue reading
FEATURE/Hirschmann: Lending an Innovative Hand in Hands-free Communications
PINE BROOK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURE)--May 14, 2001--As more and more municipalities legislate mandatory hands-free mobile phone usage while driving, Hirschmann is pleased to introduce a new series of hard-wired hands-free mobile phone systems for automobiles. These innovative systems integrate seamlessly into a ca ... Continue reading
PETERBOROUGH, N.H.--May 14, 2001--The Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA plays host to Sensors Expo and Conference, October 1-4, 2001. More than 300 exhibitors will be displaying the latest in sensors and sensor-based technology. Attendance of more than 3,000 system and design engineers is anticipated. Th ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 14 Innovation is a driving force in the automotive industry, and some of the year's most exciting innovations will be on display this week in Booth 327 at The Detroit Auto Interiors Show, held May 15-17 at Detroit's Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center. Now in its sixth year, the Auto Interiors Design & Techn ... Continue reading
Piaggio USA Retains JMPR for Public Relations Projects
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., May 14 Piaggio USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Piaggio & C S.p.A, producers of Italy's celebrated Vespa motor scooters, has retained the services of JMPR, Inc. for regional public relations projects. Piaggio USA was formed in 1998 for the purpose of re-introducing the Vespa scooters to the Uni ... Continue reading
Pickups Plus Launches New Website
MASON, Ohio--May 14, 2001--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, is pleased to announce today the release of their newly redesigned website at www.pickupsplus.com. The new website is designed to be user friendly and allows visi ... Continue reading
Following is news about Spartan Motors. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 616.233.0500. Thank you for your interest in Spartan Motors. Mary Ann Mary Ann Sabo Senior Associate Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. Public & Investor Relations P: 616.233.0500 F: 616.233.0600 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Special Cash Dividend for 13th Consecutive Year
Hosting Annual Meeting June 12 at its Michigan Headquarters CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 14 Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced its board of directors has approved a special cash dividend of $0.07 per share on the Company's common stock. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis and emergency vehicles said th ... Continue reading
TRW to Participate in Credit Suisse First Boston's Aviation Week Aerospace Finance Conference
CLEVELAND--May 14, 2001--TRW Inc. president and chief executive officer, David M. Cote, will give a presentation to attendees of the Credit Suisse First Boston's Aviation Week Aerospace Finance Conference in New York City, tomorrow, May 15 at 2:15 p.m. ET. Interested investors can access a live Webcast of the presentat ... Continue reading
Volvo Aero Becomes RRSP-Partner With Rolls-Royce in Trent Engine Programs
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 14, 2001--An agreement was signed last Friday in which Volvo Aero becomes a risk and revenue sharing partner in two Rolls-Royce engine programs, the Trent 500 for the Airbus A340-500/-600 and the Trent 900, for the new Airbus A380. "This is a very important agreement and a substantial addition to ... Continue reading
ZAPWORLD CEO Charts 'Bold' New Direction for Company
SEBASTOPOL, Calif., May 14 Chief Executive Officer Gary Starr outlined plans today for making ZAPWORLD.COM the leading force in the electric vehicle (EV) market, and hinted at several new development projects, including a fuel cell power-assist bicycle. "ZAPWORLD is developing a fuel-cell-powered bicycle at this time a ... Continue reading
Cross Country Automotive Services Introduces Closed Loop Technology
Cross Country Automotive Services (CCAS) today introduced its Closed Loop Technology, which has been incorporated as a core element of the company's Roadside Assistance Program. Powered by InterVoice-Brite's OneVoice - a call automation platform with text-to-speech technology -- CCAS' dispatch system now automatically ... Continue reading
ANC Rental Closes On Asset-Backed Offerings of $1,131 Million
ANC Rental Corporation today announced that it has closed on $1,131 million of asset-backed offerings in two parts (i) $600 million of asset-backed medium term notes and (ii) $531 million of auction rate notes. Proceeds of these offerings will be used to retire maturing asset-backed medium term notes and provide for th ... Continue reading
Cellport and Airbiquity Partner
Cellport Systems, Inc. and Airbiquity Inc. today demonstrated an innovative telematics system that enables drivers to use any wireless portable phone to gain access to location-enhanced services using the Cellport 3000 Universal Hands-Free System(R) combined with Airbiquity's aqLink(TM) and GPS technology. This solutio ... Continue reading
Pennsylvanians May Lose Out On GM Class Action Settlement Cash
In an ironic twist, nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania owners of General Motors pickup trucks may lose the opportunity to get cash as a result of a class action settlement involving their fire- prone pickups because the state's tough privacy laws are making it difficult to mail notices to class members. Don Barrett, lead clas ... Continue reading
Big Changes Ahead for Latin American Auto Industry says just-auto.com
LONDON, May 14 just-auto.com -- During the next five years, the auto industry in Latin America will change dramatically as trade barriers between countries in the region are reduced dramatically. This is one of the conclusions of a research report undertaken by Marc Scheinman exclusively for just-auto. An article based ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler ... Continue reading
Californians May Lose Out On GM Class Action Settlement Cash
In an ironic twist, nearly half a million California owners of General Motors pickup trucks may lose the opportunity to get cash as a result of a class action settlement involving their fire-prone pickups because the state's tough privacy laws are making it difficult to mail notices to class members. Don Barrett, lead ... Continue reading
Donnelly Corporation Announces Dividend
Donnelly Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on its Class A Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on July 3, 2001 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2001. Donnelly is a technology-driven, customer-focused, grow ... Continue reading
Kia Voluntary Recall Announced
Kia today announced a voluntary recall of 9,461 Optima mid-size sedans to re-route the wire harness for the side airbag on the driver's seat. The Optimas are being recalled after Kia discovered that the wire harness for the driver's side airbag might become damaged by the driver's seat adjustment mechanism. If the wire ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Announces Settlement of Lawsuit With CompUSA
Littelfuse, Inc. announced that it has favorably settled its lawsuit with CompUSA, Inc. CompUSA has agreed to terminate the sales of motherboards containing infringing Polytronics' PPTCs (Polymer Positive Temperature Coefficient) devices that are identified in Littelfuse's complaint. On February 14, 2001, Littelfuse su ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Responds to Polytronics' Allegations
Littelfuse, Inc. responding to allegations in the press made by Polytronics Technology Corporation, announced today that it has not been notified by the Taiwanese courts regarding an injunction or pending injunction against Littelfuse products sold in Taiwan. Polytronics Technology Corporation is a Taiwanese corporatio ... Continue reading
Lund Announces First Quarter 2001 Financial Results
Lund International Holdings, Inc. announced results of operations for the first quarter ended April 1, 2001. Net sales for the first quarter of 2001 were $39,327,000, compared to $46,399,000 for the same period in 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to volume declines across most of the Company's product lines ... Continue reading
PIANY Applauds Proposed PIP No-fault Regulations, Crackdown On Fraud
Proposals to address auto insurance fraud are being hailed by Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. after the latest initiative was announced by Insurance Superintendent Gregory Serio. He unveiled a combined package of executive orders, regulatory action and proposed legislation to fight fraud related to ... Continue reading
ZAPWORLD.COM Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2001 Results
ZAPWORLD.COM reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. Revenue for the quarter was $2.0 million, up 6.1% compared with $1.9 million in 2000. The Company incurred a net loss of $1.3 million or $0.22 per share after accounting for other income and the dividend on the Preferred Stock. "Our ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Cheever Gets Third Infiniti Entry Solidly in the Indy 500 Field
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 Indianapolis, Ind. (May 13, 2001) -- It was a roller-coaster weekend for Eddie Cheever Jr. and the Excite@Home crew, but all ended well with the Infiniti team qualifying 30th with a solid four-lap average speed of 222.152 mph. After pole day qua ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Gamble pays offf as Cheever posts 222 mph average in Indy qualifying
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 Indianapolis, IN (May 13, 2001) - With less than ten minutes remaining in the second day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, Eddie Cheever Jr. withdrew the #51 Excite@Home back-up car that he had qualified on pole day in a bid to improve upo ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Second Day Qualifying Notes and Quotes
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 NICOLAS MINASSIAN (#33T Target Chip Ganassi Racing G Force/Oldsmobile/Firestone): (About not getting to drive or qualify until today): "Target team and Chip (Ganassi) just want to win the race. I am with the best team, Target Chip Ganassi Racing ... Continue reading
INDY 500: One spot left in Indy field after tense second qualifying day
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, May 13, 2001 - One day to go, one spot to go. Just one spot in the 33-car field for the 85th Indianapolis 500 remains after second-day qualifying on May 13 at the Indianapolis 500, as eight drivers qualified for the race Ma ... Continue reading
USAC: Worldcom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Hanford
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 WORLDCOM USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR RACE RESULTS: May 12, 2001 – Hanford, California – Kings Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Josh Wise, 94, Wise-16.020; 2. Robby Flock, 76, Fontana-16.044; 3. Danny Ebberts, 14, Ebberts/Schlacter-16.080; 4. ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Coulthard pulls closer to leader Schumacher after victory
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 SPIELBERG, Austria, Sunday, May 13, 2001 - David Coulthard moved to within four points of World Championship leader Michael Schumacher after winning the Austrian Grand Prix in his West McLaren-Mercedes on May 13. Schumacher finished second, taki ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Ray makes 4th consecutive Indy 500 front row
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 The day was a long one…in fact, as Greg said, “The whole day has been stressful, stressful, stressful.” The Qualifying Day began with morning practice and Greg’s speeds in the 2T car were 226.108. At 11:02 a.m., the first ... Continue reading
NHRA: Hines Goes for ET Record at Englishtown
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 The next great barrier waiting to be broken in the NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series is a sub-seven second run in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, and the favorite to do is Eagle One Suzuki rider Matt Hines, three-time bike champion. The place to d ... Continue reading
KARTING: Grid Set for Stars of Tomorrow Series Opener
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Close competition and a deep talent pool underscored qualifying for the opening round of the Stars of Tomorrow Championship at the Las Vegas Karting Center, in Las Vegas, Nev., today, as the grid was set for the third ann ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Vegas' Gaughn holds the winning hand at Irwindale Speedway
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel May 14, 2001 The (very) personable Brendan Gaughn went from being a TV weatherman's sidekick to victory circle in the Winston West 250-lapper at Irwindale in fine style on Saturday night. The NAPA-mounted Orleans Racing star lead plenty of laps, followed for ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 20 YEAR 2001
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 20 YEAR 2001 ... Continue reading
Chrysler PT Cruiser (2001) second look
It's easy to become infatuated with the latest trendy car. But how is that same machine when the new wears off? The Chrysler PT Cruiser was the most talked-about car on the road when it was introduced a little over a year ago. Now that supply is starting to catch up with demand Cruisers are becoming a bit more common. ... Continue reading
Even though Chrysler products have been considered by some as a distant third in the Big Three of muscle car history I've always held the Penastar logo close to my heart. ... Continue reading
Last year Honda celebrated its 50th anniversary by introducing the S2000 a two-seat sports car that traces its roots back to the S500 a technologically-advanced sportster developed by Honda in 1963. ... Continue reading
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Saabs that Bob Hagin owned decades ago were different from other cars of the era. Matt Hagin says new versions are different too. ... Continue reading
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