CAMPBELL, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2001-- FinancialCircuit.com, an emerging leader in providing Web technology and solutions that result in market expansion and lower customer acquisition costs for the financial services industry, today announced its partnership with PeopleFirst, the nation's largest online vehicle lender and ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2001--After nine years of visionary leadership at the nation's largest advanced transportation technology consortium, Michael Gage has accepted a new position as Southwest Regional Director and Vice President with the Trust for Public Lands, a leading land preservation organization based in S ... Continue reading
TACH Vierwer Gordon Wanger Responds - Rick Wagoner Is An American Hero
I am not often accused of being a GM booster, but in this case I think Rick Wagoner should be hailed as a national hero for doing the zero percent deal -- it is actually better for the country than it is for GM. He kept the plants open, people working, and tremendously helped all the downline industries that benefit fr ... Continue reading
Carmichael dominates US Open; Rossi takes 500 World GP title
2001 THQ U.S. Open of Supercross, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV, October 12-13, 2001 Honda Racing's Ricky Carmichael won this weekend's THQ U.S. Open of Supercross in convincing fashion. The Florida native simply dominated the entire event and easily collected the coveted $100,000 grand prize. "It feels great t ... Continue reading
Honeywell Expands Gel-Spun Spectra Fiber Manufacturing
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va.--Oct. 15, 2001--The Specialty Materials business of Honeywell today announced it is expanding production of its Spectra(R) high modulus polyethylene fiber (HMPE). The expansion will provide additional capacity to support an emerging increase in the demand for Spectra(R) fiber and Spectra Shield(R) ... Continue reading
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2001
LOWELL, Ark.--Oct. 15, 2001--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced third quarter 2001 net earnings of $4.5 million, or earnings per diluted share of 12 cents, compared with 2000 third quarter net earnings of $9.1 million, or 26 cents per diluted share. Earnings per share in the quarter, while significantly bel ... Continue reading
New GM Collision Parts Program Aims To Put "Best Fascias Forward"
FOR RELEASE: October 15, 2001 New GM Collision Parts Program Aims To Put "Best Fascias Forward" Grand Blanc, Mich. -General Motors Service Parts Operations (GM SPO) has launched a new program that allows GM dealers to put their "Best Fascias Forward". The goal of the program is to improve customer service and satisfact ... Continue reading
Valeo Named `Supplier of the Year' by Decoma International
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2001--Valeo Switches and Detection Systems, a branch of the Valeo Group, has been selected a Decoma International "Supplier of the Year." Decoma is a full-service supplier of exterior appearance systems to the world's automotive industry. The award, presented at Decoma's recent Seventh Ann ... Continue reading
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.--Oct. 16, 2001--Sealant Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:SSLU) announces the Company has engaged European Financial Services Group ("EFS") to assist with the foreign investment community. EFS began in 1987 to accommodate privately held companies in the venture of becoming public. Some of the clients EFS has a ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio--Oct. 16, 2001-- ReySource to Fulfill FMMDA Member Dealerships' Procurement Needs The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced an agreement with Ford Motor Minority Dealers Association (FMMDA) to provide FMMDA member dealerships with ReySource(TM) (www.ReySource.com), the company's Internet-based auto ... Continue reading
Cracking the Hydrogen Storage Issue will Open a Huge Fuel Cell Market
Consumer demand must be present to justify investment in hydrogen infrastructure, while the infrastructure must be present to supply developing demand. Fuel suppliers, car manufacturers and governments must coordinate investments in order to find a solution. Recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan (frost.com), "European ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Run Campaign in Rolling Stone's Annual Car Culture Issue
Wenner Media's Rolling Stone will publish their annual special Car Culture issue, on newsstands October 19, 2001. It will be devoted to the long-standing relationship between youth, cars and rock and roll, and will include two exclusive six- page ad spreads from Chrysler. The first is a six-page center spread from Chry ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Centers Ranks Ninth On This Year's Inc. 500
Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, announced that it has ranked ninth in Inc. magazine's list of the Top 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, the only company with headquarters in California to break the top 10, and the o ... Continue reading
PHOENIX--Oct. 15, 2001-- Action Also Becomes Licensing Agent For Ganassi and Teams Action Performance Cos. Inc. (company) , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, today announced a 10-year licensing agreement with Chip Ganassi, winner of four CART world cham ... Continue reading
New Role for Atlas Copco Rental Service Executive
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Oct. 15, 2001--Thomas Bennett, Senior Executive Vice President, Rental Service business area, will retire from this position effective December 31, 2001. He will continue to serve the Atlas Copco Group as an external board member of Rental Service Corporation. "After almost 40 years of operations in ... Continue reading
REMINDER/California Fuel Cell Partnership Releases Fuel Scenarios Study at Roundtable
-- The California Fuel Cell Partnership is releasing a market study commissioned to examine commercialization options and fuel scenarios for fuel cell vehicles. The principal goal of "Bringing Fuel Cell Vehicles to Market: Scenarios and Challenges with Fuel Alternatives" is to identify challenges and potential solution ... Continue reading
S&P Asgns AAA Rtgs to Hitachi Capital Ser20 ABS Certs
TOKYO--Standard & Poor's--Oct. 15, 2001--Standard & Poor's today assigned its triple-'A' ratings to Hitachi Capital Corp.'s Auto Loan Trust series 20 JPY2.01 billion class 1-9 certificates (see list below). Standard & Poor's ratings address the full and timely payment of interest and the full repayment of principal by ... Continue reading
EULESS, Texas--Oct. 15, 2001--Warrantech Corporation (OTCBB:WTEC), a leader and innovator in the field of service contracts and extended warranties, today announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with Byowner.com, an Internet-based site for consumers who are buying and selling homes, to be the exclusive provi ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Oct. 15, 2001--AGENCY.COM , a leading e-business builder in global markets, today announced that the company will design a virtual tour on the Saab Cars USA website (www.saabusa.com) to promote the 2002 Saab 9-5 Sedan and Saab 9-5 SportWagon. The virtual tour created by AGENCY.COM will use episodic marketing ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Oct. 15, 2001--CCC Information Services Inc., a leading supplier of solutions to the automotive claims industry, has introduced QAAR Plus(TM) version 1.2, an enhanced audit tool within Pathways(R) Appraisal Quality Solution, to help insurance companies monitor the quality and accuracy of the appraisal process. ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: October 15, 2001 Hamilton Chevrolet in Warren, Michigan Hosts Olympic Torchbearers in Training Event for Local Torchbearers WARREN, Mich. – How much does the torch weigh? What do I need to wear? Who else will be carrying the Flame from my area? With less than nine weeks until the start of the Salt Lake 2 ... Continue reading
MANCHESTER, N.H.--Oct. 15, 2001-- -- Telematics Offering Enables Remote Diagnostics and Maintenance for Commercial Vehicles -- NEXIQ Technologies (OTCBB: NEXQ), a 20-year leader in providing diagnostic tools for commercial vehicles, has announced the introduction of eTechnician(TM), a wireless maintenance, diagnostic a ... Continue reading
SI Technologies Subsidiary Announces Significant Order From Major Automotive Manufacturer
TUSTIN, Calif--Oct. 15, 2001--SI Technologies, Inc. , which designs, manufactures and markets high-performance, industrial sensors, weighing and factory automation equipment and systems, today announced that its AeroGo, Inc. subsidiary has received a significant order to supply a 40-ton die handling cart for a major in ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 15, 2001--Gamers can now crank it up, drop it into low and take control of their own monster rig in Monster Truck Rumble(TM), the latest release from ValuSoft, a leading global publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and productivity software. Monster Truck Rumble challenges players on ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2001--Gamers can now crank it up, drop it into low and take control of their own monster rig in Monster Truck Rumble(TM), the latest release from ValuSoft, a leading global publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and productivity software. Monster Truck Rumble ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: October 15, 2001 Allen Tillery Chevrolet in Hot Springs, Arkansas Hosts Olympic Torchbearers in Training Event for Local Torchbearers HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – How much does the torch weigh? What do I need to wear? Who else will be carrying the Flame from my area? With less than nine weeks until the start of t ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive to Webcast Third-Quarter Results Conference Call Monday, October 22
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Oct. 15, 2001-- Webcast is Live at 11 a.m. Eastern Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its third-quarter results conference call Monday, October 22, at 11 a.m. Eastern. Management will discuss third-quarter results, as well as the outlook for the remain ... Continue reading
General Motors Donates Vehicle To The Nature Conservancy
FOR RELEASE: October 13, 2001 General Motors Donates Vehicle To The Nature Conservancy McAllen, TX - General Motors handed over the keys of a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban to The Nature Conservancy for its work at the South Texas Preserves, southeast of Brownsville on the Rio Grande. This will be one of 140 vehicles donated ... Continue reading
Motorsports Technologies Teams Up With Florida Hospital Cancer Institute for Grand-Am Finale
Motorsports Technologies Teams Up With Florida Hospital Cancer Institute for Grand-Am Finale DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2001) -- One of the top teams in the Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series will be sporting a new paint scheme at the Grand-Am Finale, Nov. 1-3. Motorsports Technologies, based in Deland, Fla., has tea ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive to Announce Third-Quarter Results On October 23, 2001
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Oct. 15, 2001--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly") today announced that financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, will be released after the close of market on Tuesday, October 23, 2001. O'Reilly will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 24, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. Central Tim ... Continue reading
President Of Chile Joins GM In Celebration Of Key Milestones
FOR RELEASE: October 12, 2001 President Of Chile Joins GM In Celebration Of Key Milestones Arica, Chile - President Ricardo Lagos joined GM Chile employees for a celebration of three key milestones: (1) the 200,000th Chevrolet LUV manufactured at the Arica plant; (2) a $5-million dollar investment in vehicle paint tech ... Continue reading
Sally Beauty Company Selects USF Distribution Services as Primary Service Provider
BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--Oct. 15, 2001--USF Distribution Services, a subsidiary of USFreightways Corporation, has been selected as a primary service provider by Sally Beauty Company. USF Distribution will provide services to handle outbound traffic from the Sally Beauty Company distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida de ... Continue reading
Systech Ranked in Top 20% of Prestigious Inc 500 List for the Second Consecutive Year
GLENDALE, Calif.--Oct. 15, 2001--Systech Solutions, Inc. (www.systechusa.com), a leading end-to-end IT solutions provider, was named one of America's entrepreneurial growth leaders by Inc Magazine for the second year running. Inc Magazine today released its annual ranking of the Inc 500, the nation's fastest-growing pr ... Continue reading
The MathWorks Co-sponsors Award Program Recognizing Excellence in Engineering Education Courseware
NATICK, Mass.--Oct. 15, 2001-- PREMIER AWARD 2001 Presented to Educator Making Outstanding Strides in Multimedia Courseware Innovation The MathWorks, Inc., the leading developer and supplier of technical computing software for engineers and scientists, announced today its support for the annual PREMIER AWARD Program, r ... Continue reading
Valeo Announces a Plan to Close Its Baumenheim Plant in Germany
PARIS--Oct. 15, 2001--Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) today announced that its Switches & Detection Systems Branch plans to rationalize its production in Germany, leading to the closure of its Baumenheim, Bavaria, plant. This closure is part of the production site restructuring program announced at Valeo's Annual General ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Industries Announces First Quarter Earnings
Flexsteel Industries : FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FIRST QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------- 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- Net Sales $63,207,570 $70,032,843 Operating Income 116,293 2,715,957 Income before Income Taxes 306,893 2,982,376 In ... Continue reading
GETGO and e4 Solutions Announce Business Relationship
GETGO Inc. today announced a relationship with e4 Solutions LLC, e4 Marketing Inc. and e4 Auto Solutions LLC to acquire up to 50% equity ownership in all e4 enterprises during the next two-year period, pending execution of a definitive equity agreement and achievement of certain milestones. Revenue sharing and particip ... Continue reading
Spatial Announces Release of Standalone Deformable Modeling 7.0
Spatial Corp., a market-leading provider of world-class 3D software components, today announced the release of version 7.0 of its Standalone Deformable Modeling software. The new release improves on the quality and functionality of previous versions, including continuity control, surface smoothing and ease of use. "Sta ... Continue reading
Eaton Acquires Donnelly Mirror Actuator Assets in Ireland
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation , announced today that it has acquired the assets of the European portion of a vehicle mirror actuator business of Donnelly Corporation located in Manorhamilton, Ireland, for an undisclosed amount. Stephen M. Buente, senior vice president and group executive - Autom ... Continue reading
Kik Technology International, Inc. Appoints Communications Firm
Kik Technology International, Inc. announced it has selected The Stock Advocate as the Company's primary communications representative. The Stock Advocate is a nationally recognized corporation dedicated to growth stocks and investors who trade them. The company specifically selects stocks based on technical analysis a ... Continue reading
Great American Products' 3rd Quarter Revenues Exceed Forecast
Dyna Group International Inc. Revenues for the quarter were $3,205,000, as compared to 2000 3rd quarter of $3,020,000. These results represent the company's 15th consecutive quarter of revenue growth. The 3rd quarter completed results will be released by November 1st. Incoming orders have not slowed down and to date we ... Continue reading
Green Flag Group to Respond to 1 Million Calls from Motorists Annually
SAN FRANCISCO--Oct. 16, 2001--Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcatel , announced today that Green Flag Group -- one of the UK's leading business to business insurance and motoring assistance providers -- has gone live with Genesys Call Center solutions. Genesys will provide G ... Continue reading
The NEW YORK TIMES the worlds newspaper of record reported that Ford denied that their top executive on Way Out. They went on to report that Jacques A. Nasser, the chief executive of the Ford Motor Company, will probably be out of a job by the end of the year, according to a person close to the company. Ford officials ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Is in Talks To Buy Stake in Renault
The Associated Press reported that the Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said that his company is negotiating with alliance partner Renault of France to strengthen their investment ties, but denied media reports that the two automakers were preparing to set up a joint venture in Europe that eventually would ... Continue reading
NHTSA reported that Saab, a unit of General Motors Corp. was recalling 12,036 of its 1998 model year 900 vehicles because their passenger side air bags may deploy without a crash because of a buildup of static electricity in the compartments that house the air bags. ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Highlanders: Brake Work
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling more than 41,000 Highlander sport utility vehicles because of a potential problem with their brakes. The recall announced by federal regulators in this months list of automotive recalls, stems from potential leakage of air into the Highlander's braking system, which can lead to increased ... Continue reading
Superior Industries International Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2001--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001 was $10,708,000, or $0.41 per diluted share, in line with analysts' expectations. For last year's third quarter, net income was $17,231,000, or $0.66 per diluted share. ... Continue reading
"NEVER MIND" DC Will Use Mercedes Parts in Chryslers
Bloomberg News reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler cars and trucks will use a Mercedes-Benz vehicle-stability system, in what the German automaker called the most extensive parts sharing between the units as it tries to improve earnings. Richard Schaum, Auburn Hills-based Chrysler Group's executive vice preside ... Continue reading
In what we can only think of as a "strike while the iron is hot" and a "kick a company while its down" profit scheme for the banks, Standard & Poor's reduced its credit ratings for General Motors Corp.and Ford Motor Co. by as much as two notches. S&P's rationale is that the economic slowdown comes as pressure is buildi ... Continue reading
MANCHESTER, N.H.--Oct. 15, 2001-- -- Telematics Offering Enables Remote Diagnostics and Maintenance for Commercial Vehicles -- NEXIQ Technologies (OTCBB: NEXQ), a 20-year leader in providing diagnostic tools for commercial vehicles, has announced the introduction of eTechnician(TM), a wireless maintenance, diagnostic a ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2001-D
NEW YORK--Oct. 15, 2001--Fitch rated the receivables-backed notes issued by AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2001-D as listed below: --$220,000,000 class A-1 fixed-rate money market notes 'F1+'; --$510,000,000 class A-2 variable-rate notes 'AAA'; --$345,000,000 class A-3 variable-rate notes 'AAA'; --$425,000,00 ... Continue reading
WestStart and U.S. Army National Automotive Center to Host Conference on Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles
PASADENA, Calif.--Oct. 15, 2001-- Second Annual Conference to Explore International Trends in Advanced Drivetrains, Propulsion Systems and Fuels WestStart and the U.S. Army National Automotive Center are hosting the second annual "Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles for the 21st Century: Exploring Trends in Advanced Technologies ... Continue reading
Amcast Automotive Awarded Aluminum Wheel Order From DaimlerChrysler
DAYTON, Ohio--Oct. 15, 2001--Amcast Industrial Corporation announced today that Amcast Automotive has been awarded its first aluminum road wheel order in North America from DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The wheel will be produced for a 2003 1/2 model year Chrysler badged mid-sized sedan. Initial production shipments for ... Continue reading
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