BMW & Delphi Present the First Development Vehicle Equipped With a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 16 The first development vehicle to be equipped with a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) was unveiled in Munich today by BMW and Delphi Automotive Systems . After nearly two years of the companies working closely together on the groundbreaking program, the vehicle has operated and shown encouraging res ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Creep Up a Penny From a Month Ago
HOUSTON--Feb. 16, 2001--Gas Prices in the Lone Star State rose a penny in February, according to the Fuel Gauge Report from AAA Texas. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $1.39 -- 10 cents more than this time last year. AAA's Fuel Gauge Report shows nationally the average price for unle ... Continue reading
Ford Donates $5 Million to National Audubon Society
NEW YORK, Feb. 16 The National Audubon Society today announced a $5 million grant from Ford Motor Company , the largest corporate gift the National Audubon Society has ever received. The Grant Funds Audubon Projects in the U.S. and Latin America. Ford's donation, made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund, will support c ... Continue reading
Moths Force New Zealand Government to Change Car Import Laws: just-auto.com Reports
LONDON, Feb. 16 http://www.just-auto.com -- New import rules, due to be introduced in March, will mean that used cars imported into New Zealand will be searched to ensure that moth eggs are not lurking in the car. The report at http://just-auto.com/news_detail.asp?art=24121 says that the regulations were introduced by ... Continue reading
German Car Makers Hot on China
While all car makers are interested in China and sales executives begin to salivate when they imagine the vast Chinese populations driving their cars, there appears to be a sudden overwhelming interest in the country by German automakers. Volkswagen probably leads all foreign car makers in the amount of success it has ... Continue reading
Some things are hard to figure. If you have never driven a Saturn, you should. While the car may not be everything you want in a vehicle, they are solid, comfortable, very drivable cars with great performance at a reasonable price. One would think that if there was one American-made car that the Japanese would like, it ... Continue reading
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The very idea of turning your car s engine off every time you come to stop and then restarting it when you are ready to move again sounds pretty hideous. Yet for the last few years several automakers have been working on technology that does just that. When you brake and come to a stop, the engine shuts down. When you ... Continue reading
The Internet A Dealers Perspective
The Big Three Are Dying. Author: Peter Alan Brandow Rest assured, pigs cannot fly. Nonetheless, many folks look skyward if you suggest a sighting. The Internet is dead. The Big Three Are Dying. ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Deliveries January 2001
Deliveries from Volvo Trucks in January 2001 totalled 5 294 trucks, and distributed as follows: 2000 2001 +/- % Europe, total 2 704 3 343 +24 of which Western 2 522 3 077 +22 Europe Eastern 182 266 +46 Europe North America 1 552 1 244 -20 South America 147 300 +104 Asia 158 284 +80 Other markets 97 123 +27 Total 4 658 ... Continue reading
Order bookings amounted to SEK 28 billion. -- Sales amounted to SEK 17,840 m. (9,053, pro forma 18,018). -- Operating income increased to SEK 1,533 m. (1,104, pro forma 1,125). -- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 9.75 (8.82, pro forma 6.90). -- After-tax return on shareholders' equity 20,0% and pre-tax return on capi ... Continue reading
ZAP Previews Italian Electric Scooter at Indianapolis Dealer Expo
The Company that introduced America to "stand-on" electric scooters is charging ahead with the introduction of a new "sit-on" model. ZAPWORLD.COM is set to preview a new Italian electric scooter called LEPTON at the Indianapolis Dealer Expo, February 17-19, 2001, the nation's largest motorcycle industry event. Visitors ... Continue reading
All-New 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Named 'Best in Class People Mover'
The Chrysler Group's crown jewels continue to drive home with awards. After conducting extensive winter weather driving tests over the past four months, members of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) named the all-new 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport All-Wheel Drive as "Best In Class People Mover" in its annu ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 16 Dr. Gunnar Bark, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Autoliv Inc (SSE: ALIV), has informed the Board that he plans to retire from the Board in conjunction with the Company's Annual General Meeting of Share holders on April 24. The Board of Directors has therefore elected Mr. S. Jay Stew ... Continue reading
Ceradyne Inc. CEO to Speak at Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Feb. 16, 2001--Ceradyne Inc. Chief Executive Officer Joel P. Moskowitz will be speaking at the 13th Annual Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001. To hear a live Webcast of the presentation, which is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. PST and run approximately 30 minutes, ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman's Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2000 Conference Call Scheduled for February 21
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 16, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced that its fourth quarter and year-end 2000 conference call will be Wednesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. ET. The details of the conference call are as follows: -- Real time access to the conference call will be available by calling (973) 628-9554 appr ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Feb. 16, 2001--i-Incubator.com, Inc. (OTCBB:INQU) is clarifying that the record date for the spin off of its four wholly owned subsidiaries, i-CarAuction.com, Inc., i-Teleco.com, Inc., i-Aerobids.com, Inc. and i-AntiqueAuction.com, Inc. as well as its shares of its subsidiary i-RealtyAuction.com, Inc. and its 1, ... Continue reading
infoUSA Signs Multi-Year Licensing Agreement with Leading Travel Services Provider AAA
OMAHA, Neb.--Feb. 16, 2001-- Millions of infoUSA's Business Listings to be added to AAA's Emergency Assistance and Travel Information infoUSA, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases and sales and marketing solutions, announced today that they have signed a long-term licensing agreement with ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Investment By ValueAct Capital Partners, L.P.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 16 Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced that ValueAct Capital Partners, L.P. ("ValueAct Capital") purchased approximately 1,667,000 shares of its common stock from another shareholder in a pri ... Continue reading
MechanicNet.com Integrates With ALLDATA in 'Maintenance Messenger'
FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 16 MechanicNet.com, the premier Application Systems Provider (ASP) for the automotive aftermarket, delivers "Maintenance Messenger" to help technicians effortlessly and proactively communicate with vehicle owners. Adding to its toolkit for technicians, MechanicNet.com, in an alliance with ALLDATA, ... Continue reading
Introduction of Industry's First High Performance Medium Truck and Joint Venture with Ford Provide Substantial Opportunities for Future Growth CHICAGO, Feb. 16 In line with analyst expectations, Navistar International Corporation , producer of International(R) brand trucks, school buses and engines, today reported a fi ... Continue reading
New Facilities Now Operational at Cosworth Technology Inc.
NOVI, Mich., Feb. 16 Cosworth Technology's impressive automotive engineering capabilities at its U.S. base in Novi, Michigan have been further enhanced now that two key new facilities are up and running. The new Variable Temperature SHED (Seal Housing for Evaporative Determination) and all-wheel-drive rolling road dyna ... Continue reading
New Fuel Cell & Water Taxi to be Spotlighted at Conference
VALENCIA, CA - DCH Technology, Inc., a leading innovator of hydrogen-specific safety and measurement equipment and hydrogen fuel cells, will introduce three new product and services platforms at the 12th Annual National Hydrogen Association Exposition in Washington, D.C. beginning March 6. DCH is an Exposition sponsor. ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 16 Providata Automotive, the automotive industry's leading management consulting and market intelligence firm, announced the formation of its new Competitive Teardown/Clinic Services division (CTCS). "With the launch of CTCS, Providata Automotive is now the only full-service automotive competitiv ... Continue reading
SAE Driving Experience to be Held at Belle Isle During SAE 2001 World Congress
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 16 The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) Driving Experience will be held on Detroit's Belle Isle, March 5 and 6 during the SAE 2001 World Congress held at Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan, March 5-8. Three tracks will be laid out on roads on the isle for braking, traction control, ... Continue reading
Emerging Company Report: Vocal ID Internet Security; The Future of Wireless Technology
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 16 Emerging Company Report is the nationally syndicated television program profiling emerging-growth companies (http://www.emergingcompany.com), featuring informative interviews with the CEOs, insights into their operations and outlooks for their futures. Featured companies on this week's editio ... Continue reading
HotJobs.com to Sponsor Pressley at Daytona 500
NEW YORK, Feb. 16 HotJobs.com announced today that the company will co-sponsor driver Robert Pressley in this weekend's Daytona 500. The race will take place on February 18th at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida. "As a leading brand, HotJobs continues to look for new opportunities to expand the scope o ... Continue reading
Safetyforum.com, Child Safety Lawyers Urge Safer Products, Not Safety Lectures
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 16 "National Child Passenger Safety Week is a national disgrace," said Safetyforum.com, and Douthit, Frets, Rouse & Gentile, a Kansas City, Missouri law firm that has successfully sued leading child seat manufacturers dozens of times because of "avoidable injuries caused by shoddy child seats built ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 309,198 units, up from the 308,501 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 1,959,803 vehicles, down 22.0 percent fr ... Continue reading
Westar Financial Earns Record Profit as Revenues Quadruple in 3Q01
Westar Financial Services Incorporated, the leading automobile e-finance portal, today reported that rapidly accelerating revenues contributed to record profits during its third fiscal quarter, ended December 31, 2000. Revenues were $110 million, an increase of 327% during the year and 85% over the immediately prior qu ... Continue reading
Rent-A-Wreck of America Announces Third Quarter and Nine Months Results
Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc. announced results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2000. For the three-month period ended December 31, 2000, the Company reported an increase in operating cash flow (EBITDA) of 33% over the prior corresponding period. Net income was $175,541, or $.03 per commo ... Continue reading
Look Out Plastics; Here Comes Aluminum
The popularity of pickup trucks and SUVs has been a boon to aluminum as automakers have increased the number of models produced each year but continue to fight the weight problem inherent in these vehicles. Aluminum has been the answer and while the material has not threatened traditional plastic parts used on vehicles ... Continue reading
Minneapolis Gets First Look at All-New Land Rover Freelander
Attendees of the 2001 Greater Saint Paul and Minneapolis Auto Show, which opens to the public March 3, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Freelander, a small, premium Land Rover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) that makes its U.S. debut later this year. The much-anticipated Freelander will be accompanied by ... Continue reading
Ingersoll-Rand's Club Car Unit Introduces the Pioneer Performance Utility Vehicle
Rugged Off-road Vehicle Especially Suited for Recreational, Agricultural and Construction Markets Using Bobcat and Ingersoll-Rand Channels to Expand Market Opportunities Ingersoll-Rand Company , a leading diversified industrial firm, announced today that its Club Car business unit has introduced the Pioneer utility veh ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: PacWest Lights Wheldon Quick in Florida
(Sebring, FL) --PacWest Lights rookie Dan Wheldon tested for the second consecutive day on February 13, at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Wheldon and his #1 PacWest Indy Lights crew are working diligently to prepare for the 2001 season in which PacWest will be in the favorable position of defending their Day ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: M & Ms Searches for Most Colorful Fan of NASCAR in 2001
Hackettstown, N.J. - The No. 1 candy brand in the world is searching for THE MOST COLORFUL FAN(tm) of NASCAR®. NASCAR® fans dressed in their Sunday best will have the opportunity at each race from the season-opener in Daytona through the September 30 race at Kansas Speedway to be photographed and to eventually vie fo ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Roush and Busch to Honor 100th Anniversary of Ford Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.- This weekend, Jack Roush and Kurt Busch will step into a special place in Ford Motor Company's storied racing history. Roush Racing has agreed to help Ford celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Ford Racing by outfitting the #97 Roush Racing Ford Taurus with a special edition paint scheme for Thursday' ... Continue reading
TRANS AM: Panoz Motorsports To Post Contingency Sponsorship In Trans-Am
Panoz Motorsports To Post Contingency Sponsorship In Trans-Am $55,000 In Total Postings; Esperante Victory Could Be Worth Over $40,000 Miami - The Trans-Am Series and the Panoz/Sanchez Group (PSG) today announced that it had signed a $55,000 contingency sponsorship agreement with Panoz for the 2001 season. Panoz is the ... Continue reading
IROC: Indy Racing League drivers have more strength in numbers
INDIANAPOLIS-- Eddie Cheever Jr. ended a 13-race losing streak for open-wheel drivers in the True Value International Race of Champions last June at Michigan Speedway. Cheever is back for a return engagement in the popular four-race series that matches 12 of the country's best drivers in stock-car races at Daytona Inte ... Continue reading
CART: Herta Returns to Laguna Seca for Two-Day Test
Monterey, CA - Bryan Herta, driver of the #77 Zakspeed/Forsythe/Ford-Reynard returned to Laguna Seca Tuesday, the site of his back-to-back 1998 and ‘99 CART victories. Unfortunately, mechanical problems sidelined Herta and his crew for most of the day. "Bryan was up to speed immediately as he took to the track th ... Continue reading
MISC: Rare '35 Dusenberg Model JN Added To IMS Museum Collection
INDIANAPOLIS,- The newest jewel of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s classic automobile collection, a rare 1935 Duesenberg Model JN convertible sedan, is now on display at the Speedway’s Hall of Fame Museum. The dark-blue convertible Model JN - one of only 10 built -- is fitted with a four-door convertible ... Continue reading
CART: Gugelmin and PacWest patient at Laguna
(Monterey, CA--PacWest Racing’s Mauricio Gugelmin tested Wednesday on the 2.238 mile road course of Laguna Seca, just five short months after finishing seventh there during round sixteen of the 2000 FedEx Championship series. Frustration was the theme of this session for PacWest and the other teams as twelve diff ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Indy Racing Northern Light Series Notebook
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis 500 legends Johnny Rutherford and Al Unser will have a special treat for fans during their visit to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the track's Infiniti Grand Prix of Miami Open House on Feb. 24. Rutherford and Unser will give Pace Car rides around the 1.5-mile oval to fans who purchase their t ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Greg Biffle jumps to full time ride in Busch Series
Greg Biffle, 2000 Craftsman Truck Series champion, makes the jump to full-time Busch Series competition this year, taking over the seat vacated by the all-time winningest Busch Series driver, Mark Martin. Biffle, competing for 2001 Rookie-of the-Year honors, qualified 24th in yesterday's first-round qualifying session ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver's respond to last minute rules change
NASCAR announced a rule change on Thursday to all the Craftsman Truck Series teams competing in Friday's race. All teams must add one inch to the rear spoilers of the trucks, one-half inch to each side. Teams will be given the extensions from NASCAR, and the teams will have one hour of practice on Thursday to adjust to ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Mike Skinner Tops Dale Jr. at the Line by Four-thousandth of a Second
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start Sunday's Daytona 500 from the sixth position after he finished second in the Gatorade 125 qualifying race today at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Skinner came off of turn four side-by-side on the final lap, with Skinner crossing the line four-thousandths of a second ... Continue reading
CART Season Preview 'Before the go Green' to Air on ESPN
DETROIT - With start of the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series season just a few weeks away, ESPN is providing a preview of the teams and events that will shape the new CART season with its program "Before They Go Green." The show airs Sunday, February 18, at 6 p.m. ET. ESPN CART commentator Paul Page, with analyst Pa ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Chevy drivers respond to 'one inch' rule change at Daytona
NASCAR officials today announced that all NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams competing here must add one inch -- one-half inch on each side -- to the rear spoilers of their trucks. NASCAR said the revised spoiler dimension is effective immediately and would be required for today's final practice session. Officials sai ... Continue reading
ASA: St. Amant Sets Pace in Practice for ASA Opener at St. Augustine Speedway
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.--Ohio driver Gary St. Amant opened defense of his 2000 American Speed Association National Championship by posting the quick time during practice for the ASARacing.com 300 at St. Augustine Speedway. St. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Pontaic teams discuss day at Gatorade 125s
KENNY WALLACE, NO. 27 EEL RIVER RACING PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON FINISHING 11TH AND QUALIFYING FOR THE DAYTONA 500) "I'm so happy I can't stand it. "I've been against all odds for two months. I made a move to go with a new team and just because they don't have a sponsor, people look at me like I'm dirt. It hurts because ... Continue reading
A New Generation of Jaguars - The All-New X-Type Will Start at $29,950
Jaguar announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the new all-wheel drive X-TYPE sports sedan that will go on sale in the United States this summer. The X-TYPE will start at $29,950. ... Continue reading
Honda Puts blink-182 In the Driver Seat of Civic Tour 2001
Civic Tour 2001 will kick off on April 30 with pop-punk band, blink-182, rocking the roof off the Paramount in Seattle. ... Continue reading
Pennzoil-Quaker State Reports Full-Year and Q4 2000 Results
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced full-year 2000 net income of $49.4 million before nonrecurring charges. ... Continue reading
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