Dearborn Car Company Welcomes Nine Suppliers to First U.S. Supplier Manufacturing Campus
CHICAGO, May 16 - Nine suppliers have joined Ford Motor Company to be part of the first U.S. supplier manufacturing campus here. It will be located near the company's Chicago Assembly Plant and will employ up to 1,000 people. Suppliers include Sanderson, stampings; Tower Automotive, stampings; ZF- Lemforder, suspension ... Continue reading
Catalytic Solutions Inc. Announce Business Relationship
DEARBORN, Mich. & OXNARD, Calif.--May 16, 2002--Catalytic Solutions Inc. (CSI) and a Dearborn Motor Company have reached an agreement to work together toward applying Catalytic Solutions' advanced catalytic coating technology in their vehicles. Additionally, the car maker would gain an undisclosed equity position in Ca ... Continue reading
Texas Travel Up - Pump Prices Down; AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
HOUSTON--May 16, 2002--Leisure travel in Texas is bouncing back since the beginning of the New Year as prices at the pumps decline. Since Jan. 1st to April 29th, there has been an increase in car rentals, cruises, hotel reservations and tour bookings. This is how the travel figures stack up, according to AAA Travel: Ca ... Continue reading
Delphi's Low-g Sensor Chosen As Finalist For 'Best-of-Show' Honors at Sensors Expo
TROY, Mich., May 16 -- A new all-silicon sensor from Delphi Corp.has been chosen as one of the 12 finalists for the "Best-of-Show" award at the 2002 Sensors Expo in San Jose, Calif. The winning product will be announced at the show that runs from May 21-23. Delphi's INTELLEK® Low-g (as in g-force -- the force of gravi ... Continue reading
F-150 World Becomes Ford Truck World
SAN DIEGO, May 16 -- F-150 World, a leading Ford truck community website, has been acquired by Enthusiast World, Inc., a San Diego-based company which produces online communities and events for automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts. To more properly represent the Ford truck website (currently known as "F-150 World"), E ... Continue reading
Navistar Reports Second Quarter, First Half Results
WARRENVILLE, Ill., May 16 Navistar International Corporation, the nation's largest commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, today reported a loss of $4 million, equal to ($0.07) per diluted common share, for the three months ended April 30, 2002, compared with earnings of $3 million or $0.05 per diluted c ... Continue reading
2002 Monaco Grand Prix Preview
Honda F1 Press Information PREVIEW Monaco Grand Prix, 23 – 26 May 2002 ------------------------------------------------ Following an eventful and emotional race in Austria, where Honda scored its first points of the season and saw one of its drivers make a miraculous escape from a serious accident, Honda and its ... Continue reading
FT. COLLINS, Colo., May 16 -- During Memorial Day weekend, thousands of drivers will be involved in automobile accidents. Although it may not be possible to avoid a collision, it is possible to steer clear of costly mistakes. The Consumer Protection Association of America has designated May 20-24 as National Driver Edu ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--May 16, 2002--Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. : Fiscal 2002 Net Income Improves 16%, EPS of $1.24 Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced record results for its fourth quarter and year ended March 30, 2002, reporting a 35% and 16% increase in net income for the fourth quarter and year, respectively, year-o ... Continue reading
Bill Elliott - The Winston Preview
<<...OLE_Obj...>> Kristine Curley Golin/Harris 704.924.9404 BILL ELLIOTT NO. 9 DODGE DEALERS INTREPID R/T THE WINSTON PREVIEW SPECIAL WINSTON MEMORIES "There are so many things that went on throughout the years. I guess I'd have to say that '86 was a pretty good one. I won it that year. I've sat on the pole umpteen tim ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: May 15, 2002 Southfield, Mich. - The GM Motor Club is launching its national program this month, offering comprehensive benefits covering both roadside assistance and travel services such as travel discounts, trip routing, and other amenities designed to provide security to drivers across America for a sin ... Continue reading
Dodge Rams to Continue NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Climb in Milestone Race at Pikes Peak
<<ole0.bmp>> CONTACT: Dave Elshoff Patrick Mason Dodge Motorsports Golin/Harris (248) 512-2690 p: (312) 729-4331 c: (773) 593-2044 DODGE RAMS TO CONTINUE NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES CLIMB IN MILESTONE RACE AT PIKES PEAK FOUNTAIN, Colo. (May 15, 2002) - This weekend's Rocky Mountain 200 Presented by Dodge will be a mi ... Continue reading
Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend: Buckle Up, Don't Drink and Drive
Law Enforcement Will Intensify ITASCA, Ill., May 15 -- Memorial Day is the beginning of the travel season in America when many of us take to the road for vacations or weekend trips. Whether your Memorial Day trip is across the country or just across town, remember that all passengers must be buckled up. The National Sa ... Continue reading
Good Or Bad News?: Acura Integra Popular With Thieves in U.S.
ARLINGTON, Va., May 15 Reuters reported yesterday that owners of Honda's Acura Integra are eight times more likely than the average vehicle owner to have their car stolen, according to U.S. insurance data released on Wednesday. A big reason for the car's popularity among thieves is that the Integra's parts can be used ... Continue reading
Heafner Tire Group Quarterly EBITDA Jumps 157%
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 15, 2002--Heafner Tire Group, Inc., a nationwide distributor of tires, wheels and automotive accessories, today announced a rise in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the quarter that ended March 31. A decline in operating expenses led to an increase in EBITDA to ... Continue reading
Pep Boys First Quarter Earnings Up 49%; Company Reports $.26 vs. $.18 Per Share
PHILADELPHIA--May 15, 2002--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full service automotive aftermarket chain, announced a 49% increase in earnings for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2002. First Quarter Results Earnings Increased sales, higher merchandise margins and leveraged operating expenses enable ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reports Record Revenues
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 15, 2002--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported results for the fourth-quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. For the fiscal year, net sales increased 11 percent to $556.1 million versus $502.4 million last fiscal year. Net earnings grew 6 percent to $28.6 million, or $1.20 per diluted sha ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Downgraded
Press Release: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, The Date of Release: May 15, 2002 Downgrades to BBB (low), Trend Now Negative David Schroeder, Kam Hon / 416-593-5577 ext.2232, ext.2243 / dschroeder@dbrs.com The Senior Long-Term Debt rating for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is being downgraded to BBB (low) from BBB ... Continue reading
It's Time to Get Rid of the Dirt
HOUSTON--May 15, 2002--It's spring, and it's time to give your car a professional quality finish, inside and out. Replace those buckets, hoses and frequent trips to the local car wash with Pennzoil(R) Total Care, a revolutionary all-in-one formula specifically designed to save you money and totally clean your entire ca ... Continue reading
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--May 15, 2002-- Statewide Campaign Raises Awareness about Diesel Exhaust, Particulate Matter and Cleaner Alternatives During Clean Air Month The American Lung Association wants Californians to know that air pollution can make them sick, and vehicles, including diesel trucks and buses, a ... Continue reading
Team Spotlight on Morgan-Dollar Motorsports
Team Spotlight on Morgan-Dollar Motorsports DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2002) -- Morgan-Dollar Motorsports is known for its success in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Last season, the team's #46 Chevy truck captured two poles and seven top-five finishes, including a victory in Memphis. But this season the team deci ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Share Vehicle and New Engine Data with SEMA Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 CHRYSLER GROUP TO SHARE VEHICLE AND NEW ENGINE DATA WITH SEMA MEMBERS Chrysler Group Plans to Have Tech-Sharing Program In Place by 2002 SEMA Show DETROIT (May 15, 2002) - Chrysler Group (Chrysler, Jeep®, and Dodge ... Continue reading
eNetpc, Inc. Successfully Completes RacerData Test at The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway
MINNEAPOLIS--May 15, 2002--eNetpc, Inc. (OTCBB:ETPC), an Application Service Provider (ASP) specializing in B2B software solutions, announced today that the pilot test of their RacerData RDS 5.0 Event Management System was successfully completed this past weekend at CBIR's Season Opener. Since the announcement of the e ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Times
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship combined test times from Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at Mosport International Raceway. The Zetec Championship will have four test sessions on Thursday, May 16, 2002. The current lap record is 1:21.094 (109.162 MPH), set by Ian Lacy in 2000, using the Ford Pinto engine package. All time ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Reports First Quarter 2002 Results
PHOENIX--May 15, 2002--Ugly Duckling Corporation, the largest used car sales company focused exclusively on the sub-prime market, today reported its first quarter financial results for 2002. The Company reported revenues of $175.1 million and net earnings of $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002, compa ... Continue reading
Kanaan-Giaffone Indy 500 May 15 Practice
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Felipe Giaffone #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force Tony Kanaan #21T Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force 86th Indianapolis 500 - Practice Notes/Quotes - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 2.5-Mile Oval Rou ... Continue reading
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