NEW SUPER SUNDAYS SCHEDULE AT IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP
NEW “SUPER SUNDAYS” SCHEDULE AT IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP ALSO: First Of Special Friday Night Events Announced For June 21 Irwindale, Calif. - - The drag strip at Irwindale is rapidly becoming THE place to race and recreate for car people on Thursday nights … Those weekly Test-and-Tune sessions are part of an evening o ... Continue reading
ADS Logistics Brings Integrated Logistics Services to Greater Atlanta Area
HOMEWOOD, Ill.--May 15, 2002-- Driven by heightened customer demand for metals services, ADS Logistics commences warehousing and expands its transportation services to the Greater Atlanta area. ADS Logistics, (ADS) a national provider of integrated logistics services to the metals industry, announced today that it has ... Continue reading
ClearCross Wins Most Innovative Global Trade Management Technology Award from World Trade Magazine
RESTON, Va.--May 15, 2002-- ClearCross' Trade Compliance Solutions Drive Cost Out of the Supply Chain and Improve Service Levels ClearCross, the leading global provider of applications and intelligent content for cross-border trade compliance and security, announced today that it has won World Trade magazine's Outstand ... Continue reading
Copart Introduces Offsite Sales
BENICIA, Calif.--May 15, 2002--Copart, Inc. today announced the introduction of a new Internet program for its suppliers and buyers -- Copart Offsite Sales. "Copart Offsite Sales provides our vehicle suppliers with a pure Internet auction product," said A. Jayson Adair, Copart's President. "For the first time, it allow ... Continue reading
GM Powertrain Facilities In Flint Get New Identity
FOR RELEASE: May 15, 2002 GM Powertrain Facilities In Flint Get New Identity FLINT, Mich. - GM Powertrain and UAW officials announced today that Powertrain's V6 Engine and Components facilities, located on the former Buick City site, will operate and be managed as one site with a new name --- GM Powertrain Flint North. ... Continue reading
Honda Honors DURA Automotive With Supplier Performance Award
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--May 15, 2002--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. has received the Honda Delivery Performance Award for its supply of jacks to the Honda Accord and Acura sedans. The award was received during the 2002 Honda Supplier Conference for 100 percent on-time delivery from April 2001 through January 2002. "We ... Continue reading
Insilco Holding Co. Reports Q1 2002 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--May 15, 2002--Insilco Holding Co. (OTCBB:INSL) today reported sales and operating results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2002. In an effort to provide a better understanding of the changes in its operating results, the Company reported the following results on a proforma EBITDA basis to exclude c ... Continue reading
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., Announces First-Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS--May 15, 2002--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., today announced results for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 ended March 31, 2002. For the quarter, revenues were $134.7 million, a slight increase compared with $134.6 million in the 2001 period. Operating income was $12.2 million compared to $5.8 milli ... Continue reading
Microphonics Incorporated Names Terry L. Mimms Vice President, Sales and Marketing
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 15, 2002--Microphonics Incorporated , a global leader in ultrasound diagnostic equipment, announced today that it has named Terry L. Mimms as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Mr. Mimms brings an extensive resume of experience to Microphonics. He most recently was a top Equipment Sales Manager ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Changes to Board of Directors
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--May 15, 2002--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. announced today several changes to its Board of Directors involving three long-time directors who have more than a century of combined service to the Company. Charles August, 82, who founded Monro Muffler Brake in 1957, has been appointed Director Emeritus and ha ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Announces Proposed Private Placement of Convertible Senior Notes
PHILADELPHIA--May 15, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack announced today that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to raise a total of approximately $125 million of gross proceeds through a private placement of Convertible Senior Notes due 2007 (the "Notes"). Pep Boys intends to grant the initial pur ... Continue reading
S&P Global Credit Markets Digest-Asia-Pacific Update
NEW YORK--May 15, 2002--Here is the current lineup of top articles and research from Standard & Poor's Credit Information Services: COMING UP: -- Identifying Ratings Triggers and Other Contingent Calls on Liquidity -- The Argentine Banking Crisis: No Turnaround in Sight -- Research Analysis: Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. -- ... Continue reading
CALABASAS, Calif.--May 15, 2002--TDK Mediactive, Inc. (OTC:TDKM), a global publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced today that a five-year worldwide licensing agreement has been forged with the Chevrolet(R) division of General Motors Corporation . Under the agreement, TDK Mediactive now has publishing ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Reports Slightly Higher Sales, Narrows Losses in Second Quarter
EMMETT, Idaho--May 15, 2002--T.J.T., Inc. (OTCBB:AXLE:OB), a recycler of axles and tires and wholesale distributor of O.E.M. parts and aftermarket material to the manufactured housing industry, reported 2 percent higher sales in the second quarter ended March 31, 2002 after nine consecutive quarters of sales decline. S ... Continue reading
ALAMEDA, Calif.--May 15, 2002--Wind River Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of software and services for connected devices, has announced that its VxWorks(R) embedded real-time operating system (RTOS) has been officially approved by the Federation Internationale De L'Automobile (FIA) for use in the Formula One World C ... Continue reading
Goodyear Retailers to Service Penske Auto Center Customers
TROY, Mich., May 15 -- Penske Auto Centers, LLC and Goodyear today announced that Goodyear-owned retail outlets have been selected as "The Preferred National Service and Warranty Provider" for former Penske Auto Center customers. Goodyear was previously the exclusive supplier of tires to the Penske Automotive chain. Un ... Continue reading
Auto Manufacturers Seek Younger Buyers for Telematics Systems and Services
MINNEAPOLIS--May 15, 2002--Auto manufacturers have offered telematics systems for a few years but most are sold in luxury cars or upper trim levels. But a new generation of telematics systems and services are showing up in mass-market vehicles. The movement to introduce second-generation telematics in something other t ... Continue reading
GM'S AUTOnomy Receives Prestigious Award
FOR RELEASE: May 15, 2002 GM'S AUTOnomy Receives Prestigious Award International Jury Recognizes Revolutionary GM Fuel Cell Concept Stuttgart - General Motors AUTOnomy was honored today by an international jury who bestowed the revolutionary fuel cell concept vehicle with the "Engine of the Year" Award in the Best Conc ... Continue reading
Wingcast to Market Remote Vehicle Diagnostic and Prognostic Solutions With HP
SAN DIEGO, May 15 -- Wingcast, LLC today announced an agreement with Hewlett-Packard Company to market remote vehicle diagnostic and prognostic solutions to automobile manufacturers (OEMs). According to the agreement, the two companies will each offer components of solutions that will enable OEMs to remotely monitor an ... Continue reading
TOKYO, May 15 Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp clambered back to profit last business year and forecast much better results this year, when it will release several long-awaited vehicles. In the biggest turnaround in the automaker's 82-year history, consolidated net profit was 8.83 billion yen ($68.72 million) for ... Continue reading
National Medium-Duty Statesman Award
FOR RELEASE: May 14, 2002 Fort Smith, Ark. - General Motors and the National Commercial Dealer Council honored Bill Heck, the dealer principal at Reeder-Simco GMC in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Bill Smith National Medium-Duty Statesman Award. The award was presented at its annual American Truck Dealers Association (ATDA ... Continue reading
S&P Global Credit Markets Digest-Asia-Pacific Update
NEW YORK--May 15, 2002--Here is the current lineup of top articles and research from Standard & Poor's Credit Information Services: COMING UP: -- Identifying Ratings Triggers and Other Contingent Calls on Liquidity -- The Argentine Banking Crisis: No Turnaround in Sight -- Research Analysis: Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. -- ... Continue reading
Speech Recognition in Automotive Telematics
DETROIT--May 15, 2002--Phone-Or Ltd., provider of optical microphone solutions for automotive telematics, will sponsor a panel discussion entitled "How Speech Recognition Technology Will Impact Automotive Telematics." "We believe that a complete speech recognition telematics solution can only be brought to market with ... Continue reading
Corvette Titles to Hit Next-Generation Gaming Consoles in 2003
CALABASAS, Calif.--May 15, 2002--TDK Mediactive, Inc. (OTC:TDKM), a global publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced today that a five-year worldwide licensing agreement has been forged with the Chevrolet(R) division of General Motors Corporation . Under the agreement, TDK Mediactive now has publishing ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 15, 2002-- GartnerG2 Analyst to Moderate Keynote Panel During "Telematics Detroit 2002" Conference As automakers try to sell drivers on the benefits of telematics, broad acceptance of telematics will depend on the release of voice-based applications accessible by both drivers and passengers, accor ... Continue reading
Million Motorcycle Memorial Ride to the Victims of 9/11
10 a.m. -12:30 pm Wednesday, May 15SEPTEMBER SPACE520 8TH Ave, NYC between 36th & 37th Streets, 20th flr. WHO: Lead Riders from NYC Fire, Police and EMS Departments and WTC Miracles Foundation Officials to roll out the motorcycles they'll be riding across the country ... at inauguration of "America's Ride" WHAT: A mill ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America Finances 1,000,000th Vehicle
CYPRESS, Calif., May 14 -- Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America, Inc. (MMCA) announced today that the company has financed its 1,000,000th vehicle in North America, 11 years after MMCA's first vehicle was financed in April 1991. The company's growth curve took a dramatic turn in 1998 as sales of Mitsubishi-brand vehicle ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, May 14 -- As the oldest of the major breweries in the United States, Miller Brewing Company understands what it takes to succeed over the long haul. And just as important, the company that created Miller Time understands the importance of celebrating such success. So today, Miller announced that it will be a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Avalanche, Ford Thunderbird Win '2002 Interior of the Year' Awards
DETROIT, May 14 -- The Chevrolet Avalanche and the Ford Thunderbird won top honors for having the "2002 Interior of the Year" for trucks and cars, respectively. The news was announced today at the annual Auto Interiors Show at Detroit's Cobo Conference Center.The awards are presented annually by Auto Interiors magazine ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Re-Tools Production Planning Process With Web-Based Solution
LAS VEGAS and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 14 -- The Chrysler Group announced today a sweeping re-design of its volume production planning process. The new web-based system, called "Integrated Volume Planning" or IVP, will take into consideration information gathered from the company's five regional field offices much earl ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., May 14 -- Heinz C. Prechter, chairman and founder of ASC Incorporated, has been named the 2002 Manufacturing Leadership Award recipient. The award will be presented posthumously at the 15th Annual SAE/ESD Foundations Benefit Banquet on Thursday, May 23, at The Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, Michigan. Keith Crai ... Continue reading
Sirius Satellite posts Serious loss, to add more states
LOS ANGELES, May 14 Reuters has reported that Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. on Tuesday reported a wider first-quarter loss and said it would launch its satellite radio service in 10 more states on Wednesday in an attempt to rapidly build up its still tiny subscriber base. In the first quarter, Sirius began taking on subs ... Continue reading
Continually updated entry lists at arcaracing.com; and thanks, Don Radebaugh LOWE’S MOTOR SPEEDWAY FACTSHEET RACE: EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 100, 5-18-02 TRACK: Lowe’s Motor Speedway, 1.5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Concord, NC DISTANCE: 67 laps, 100 miles SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #6 of the 2002 ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BW SportsWire)--May 14, 2002--Star Wars fans, outfitted as Star Wars stormtroopers, stood guard at a Charlotte movie theater today...but they weren't waiting in line for tickets to Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. Instead, they helped NASCAR driver John Andretti unveil a special Star Wars p ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J.--May 14, 2002--Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the 2003MY Forester model line. Introduced earlier this year at the Chicago Auto Show, the boldly style ... Continue reading
New Denver EagleRider Motorcycle Rental Location Marks Grand Opening On Saturday, May 18
DENVER--May 14, 2002--EagleRider, the nation's leading Harley-Davidson motorcycle rental company, will introduce its new location in Denver when it celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Owned and operated by brothers Robert and David McNeil, the new rental location will be open seven d ... Continue reading
Driver Spotlight on Shane Lewis
Driver Spotlight on Shane Lewis DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2002) -- It took an angry rodeo bull and a broken jaw for Shane Lewis to get the boost he needed into auto racing, but 23 years later he has numerous wins to show for it, including his latest victory at Phoenix International Raceway last month. Lewis has team ... Continue reading
GORDON GOING FOR RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH VICTORY IN THE WINSTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com GORDON GOING FOR RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH VICTORY IN THE WINSTON CONCORD, NC - The format may have changed for The Winston but the objective is the same - win. That is something Jeff Gordon has accomplished a record-tying ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 14, 2002--For the first time this year, the average gas price in Southern California declined from the previous month, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California average price for regular self-serve unleaded gasoline is $1.61, down from ... Continue reading
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