TR Cutler, Inc. Reports Engineer-to-Order Manufacturers Lag in e-Business Adoption
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--July 16, 2001-- The e-Business trend that is strongly utilized by many other manufacturing sectors is not adopted among Engineer-to-Order manufacturers. ETO manufacturers, as they are abbreviated, can be differentiated from repetitive manufacturers (who make the same pro ... Continue reading
RACO Industries First to Ship Destinator
CINCINNATI--July 16, 2001--Today, RACO Industries, Inc. begins shipping the Destinator(TM), a GPS-based portable personal navigation system, to customers that pre-ordered via their web site www.trackmyvehicle.com. The Destinator(TM) currently interfaces with the Compaq iPAQ(TM) Pocket PC, and is a compelling mobile alt ... Continue reading
Ducati Launches The New Monster 620 I.E.
Ducati Launches The New Monster 620 I.E. BOLOGNA, Italy, July 16 Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced that, on the occasion of the production of the 100,000th Ducati Monster, it is launching a completely new version of this popular model: the Monster 620 ... Continue reading
Automotive Sector Quick to Benefit From UV Curable Powder Coatings, Says Frost & Sullivan
LONDON--July 16, 2001--The latest automotive application for UV curing is in the coating of engine components. This new market is being revolutionized by UV curable powder coatings, reports a new study from Frost & Sullivan, the international marketing consulting company. As Brian Balmer, Research Analyst at Frost & Su ... Continue reading
BEI Technologies Introduces MotionPak(R) II Multi-Axis MEMS Inertial Sensing System
BEI Technologies Introduces MotionPak(R) II Multi-Axis MEMS Inertial Sensing System SAN FRANCISCO, July 16 BEI Technologies, Inc. announced today the introduction of BEI Systron Donner Inertial Division's MotionPak(R) II, a next generation solid state inertial sensor system. The unit incorporates three orthogonally mou ... Continue reading
Cellport Announces Voice Command - First Universal, Hands-Free Cell Phone System for Cars
Cellport Announces Voice Command - First Universal, Hands-Free Cell Phone System for Cars Voice-Activated System Gives Consumers Convenience and Flexibility On the Road BOULDER, Colo., July 16 Cellport Systems, Inc., a leading provider of automotive wireless communications technologies and products, today unveiled Cell ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces Continuing Growth in Second Quarter and First Half 2001 Revenues; Updates Year-End Sales Targets BOLOGNA, Italy, July 16 Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced consolidated revenues for the second quarter and first half, ended ... Continue reading
Litex Expands Patent Infringement Suit Against Delphi Automotive Systems
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--July 16, 2001--Subsequent to the issuance of a new U.S. patent, Litex Inc. has expanded its existing lawsuit for patent infringement against Delphi Automotive Systems for Delphi's activities involving non thermal plasma ("NTP") assisted catalysis. The lawsuit was filed on May 25, 2001 and amended ... Continue reading
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ADVISORY/Cellport Chosen by Ford Motor Company to Supply Universal, Hands-Free Cell Phone System
-- In a major move to improve the ability of consumers to use personal cell phones in their vehicles, Cellport Systems, a leading provider of automotive wireless communications technologies and products, announced that Ford Motor Company will be the first automaker to offer the Cellport 3000(R) with Voice Command, a br ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Kolorfusion International Inc. Announces Licensing Agreement With Summit Marine L.L.C.
-- Kolorfusion International's President, Steve Nagel, announced that the Company has entered a License Agreement with Summit Marine LLC, a new sister company to Triton Boats Inc. Triton Boats is the leading manufacturer of fibreglass fishing and hunting boats with over 700 employees and an extensive dealer network thr ... Continue reading
Autoweb Announces Outlook for Second Quarter Results
Autoweb Announces Outlook for Second Quarter Results SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 16 Autoweb.com , a leading consumer automotive Internet service, today announced that revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001 are expected to be between $9.0 million and $9.3 million. Revenues will reflect general market trends a ... Continue reading
Continental Technologies Help Improve Safety, Comfort
Continental Technologies Help Improve Safety, Comfort --Customers Gain Peace of Mind With Advanced Systems-- PONTIAC, Mich., July 16 Continental, a leader in advanced technology safety systems is making major advancements with automakers to integrate advanced technology systems to improve total vehicle control. "We str ... Continue reading
Donnelly Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter 2001 Financial Results July 24
Donnelly Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter 2001 Financial Results July 24 HOLLAND, Mich., July 16 Donnelly Corporation will hold the company's second quarter 2001 earnings conference call for financial analysts on Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Donnelly will provide a live broadcast of the conference ca ... Continue reading
driversshield.com Signs Partnership With Aon Integramark, A Marketing Division of Aon Corporation
driversshield.com Signs Partnership With Aon Integramark, A Marketing Division of Aon Corporation PLAINVIEW, N.Y., July 16 driversshield.com Corp. the nation's leading provider of managed auto care services and customer relationship management programs for the insurance industry and large corporate fleets, announced to ... Continue reading
FEATURE/TR Cutler, Inc. Reports Engineer-to-Order Manufacturers Lag in e-Business Adoption
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--July 16, 2001-- The e-Business trend that is strongly utilized by many other manufacturing sectors is not adopted among Engineer-to-Order manufacturers. ETO manufacturers, as they are abbreviated, can be differentiated from repetitive manufacturers (who make the same pro ... Continue reading
Ford and DaimlerChrysler Shake Things Up; J.D. Power Reveals the Automotive Past; Audi Takes the A4 in a New Direction; And NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Lives Life in the Past Lane; All This and More in This Week's Edition Of TheCarConnection.com DETROIT, July 16 Hard times often result in radical change, and you only ... Continue reading
The following iNEXTV press release was sent out earlier today. Please call me if you have any questions, need additional information, or would like to speak with an iNEXTV executive. If you would like to view other press releases, please visit http://www.iNEXTV.com (click on "About Us"). Thanks. Jocelyn Brandeis Direct ... Continue reading
Justin Leonard to Play in 2001 Buick Open
FOR RELEASE: July 16, 2001 Justin Leonard to Play in 2001 Buick Open DETROIT - Buick announced today that 1996 Buick Open champion Justin Leonard is among the latest commitments for the 2001 Buick Open, August 6-12 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. Leonard, 29, captured the 1996 Buick Open by ... Continue reading
Kolorfusion International, Inc. Announces Licensing Agreement With Summit Marine, L.L.C.
Asset Caption: Kolorfusion International's President, Steve Nagel, announced that the Company has entered a License Agreement with Summit Marine, LLC a new sister company to Triton Boats, Inc. Asset Caption: Kolorfusion International's President, Steve Nagel, announced that the Company has entered a License Agreement w ... Continue reading
Lexus Introduces Two New IS 300 Models
Lexus Introduces Two New IS 300 Models IS 300 SportCross and New Five-Speed Manual Transmission Sport Sedan to Arrive In August TORRANCE, Calif., July 16 A year after the successful launch of Lexus' first compact sport sedan, the luxury carmaker will introduce two new versions of the IS 300 for 2002: the versatile IS 3 ... Continue reading
BOSTON--July 16, 2001-- Mitsui Gains Exclusive Rights to Distribute Sphera's HostingDirector Software in Japan Mitsui & Co., LTD, the largest trading company in Japan, and Sphera Corporation, the leading provider of hosting automation software, today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership agreeme ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Broadcast Earnings Conference Call Via Live Webcast
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--July 16, 2001-- FROM: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. SUBJECT: First Quarter 2002 Conference Call and Live Webcast WHO: Management of Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. WHEN: Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time URL: http://www.vcall.com. An archive of the webcast will be available at this websit ... Continue reading
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--July 16, 2001--Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. (NTS), an affiliate of Nestor, Inc. (OTC: NEST), today announced that the Company has secured from EDS a $6 million master lease financing agreement to support current and future installations of CrossingGuard(R), NTS' video-based automated red light enforce ... Continue reading
TRW's BMC3 Products Prove a Success During Missile Defense Test
RESTON, Va.--July 16, 2001--During a critical test by the U.S. of a missile defense system on Saturday night, TRW Inc.'s Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) products successfully carried out their mission - supplying key information to commanders and target data to the Interceptor that ultimat ... Continue reading
Viasystems Group, Inc. to Host Conference Call
ST. LOUIS--July 16, 2001--Viasystems Group, Inc. today announced that the company will announce financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001 after the close of trading on Tuesday, July 24. In conjunction with the release, the company will host a conference call. Details of the call are as follows: What: ... Continue reading
‘From The Horses Mouth” Audio Interview with Bob Gordon Co-Publisher of TACH, and Ken Kauppila COO of Experian, the aggregator of the National Vehicle Database. Which is comprised of 11 billion records on more than 315 million vehicles, and is recognized as the world’s largest automotive relational da ... Continue reading
Continental Teves Adds Safety and Comfort Option to Vehicles With the Adjustable Pedal
Continental Teves Adds Safety and Comfort Option to Vehicles With the Adjustable Pedal PONTIAC, Mich., July 16 Everyone is not blessed with the trait of being above average in height. For those who fall below the average, the risk of being injured by driver air bags poses a real threat. According to the National Highwa ... Continue reading
Autobytel Expects to Lose $1.75-$1.85 per share in Q2
Autobytel.com Announces Anticipated Results for the Second Quarter and Outlook To Achieve Profitability IRVINE, Calif., July 16 Autobytel.com today announced anticipated second quarter 2001 results and updated guidance for profitability. Anticipated Second Quarter Results Autobytel.com announced that weaker than expect ... Continue reading
More Vehicles and Bad Roads Portend Growing Demand for Aftermarket Parts, Says Frost & Sullivan
SAN JOSE, Calif.--July 16, 2001--In the last decade, more than five million passenger, multi-utility and commercial vehicles were sold in India. Unfortunately for their owners, the poor roads on which these cars drive and the low-quality fuel that they consume are leading to rapid wear and tear on steering, suspension, ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces $500 Million in Booked Business for Engine Management Systems
Delphi Announces $500 Million in Booked Business for Engine Management Systems DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE LOGO Delphi Automotive Systems Wordmark. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] TROY, MI USA 10/19/2000 Contracts Signed in First Half of 2001, Total More Than Half-a-Billion Dollars TROY, Mich., July 16 Delphi Automotive Systems today announced ... Continue reading
Continental Leads a Braking Revolution
Continental Leads a Braking Revolution PONTIAC, Mich., July 16 As automotive technology continues to evolve, electronics are playing a major role in developing systems that contribute to driver safety, comfort and peace of mind. This notion is becoming most evident in the latest braking technology. Continental, one of ... Continue reading
Continental to Showcase Today's Driving Safety Solutions
Continental to Showcase Today's Driving Safety Solutions PONTIAC, Mich., July 16 Automotive chassis systems supplier Continental will give vehicle manufacturers and journalists an opportunity this week to learn more about and actually test drive some of the latest technology that will help shape the future of auto safe ... Continue reading
Online Auction Record $267,000 Paid for Used Caterpillar Off-Highway Truck
Online Auction Record $267,000 Paid for Used Caterpillar Off-Highway Truck IronPlanet Breaks Own Record in July 12th Auction PLEASANTON, Calif., July 16 The record for the highest price paid for used heavy equipment in an online auction fell, twice, on July 12th when IronPlanet sold two 2000 Caterpillar 771D off-highwa ... Continue reading
Lexus Introduces Two New IS 300 Models
Below is a copy of a press release announcing Lexus Two New IS 300 Models. Please contact Lexus Public Relations at 468-3234 if you have any questions. For Immediate Release LEX-29-01 Lexus Introduces Two New IS 300 Models IS 300 SportCross and New Five-Speed Manual Transmission Sport Sedan to Arrive in August TORRANCE ... Continue reading
Superior Court Rules That Philadelphia Dealership Committed Unfair Trade Practices
Superior Court Rules That Philadelphia Dealership Committed Unfair Trade Practices Prominent Chrysler Dealership Ordered to Pay Double Damages to Police Officer Represented by Kimmel and Silverman, P.C. PHILADELPHIA, July 16 Nearly two years after Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Carolyn E. Temin ruled that Gary Barbera ... Continue reading
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 29 Year 2001
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 29 Year 2001 ... Continue reading
Cars have long been used in various weekly TV shows and in some cases, they've had more than just walk-on (or roll-on) parts. Following are some of the shows and cars that come to mind, and a bit of history on each of them. ... Continue reading
GMC Sonoma Crew Cab 4X4 SLS (2002)
Four-door compact pickups have been common in developing countries for many years but only recently introduced in the U.S. General Motors jumped into the sales fray in 2001 with its Sonoma Crew Cab. ... Continue reading
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History: Yesterday's Luxury Cars
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As a Civic owner of the last three years, I can attest to a few things that have made the the car one of the most reliable and popular compact vehicles on the market today. Now with an all-new design and a bigger engine, the 2001 Honda Civic HX is bound to sell well to owners of older models and make new converts as we ... Continue reading
Prior to the introduction of the second-generation Lexus GS in 1998, the luxury-performance class was the exclusive province of European manufacturers. The 1998 GS models served notice that Lexus was serious about carving a place in that class, much as the LS400 had made its presence in the premium luxury category. ... Continue reading
Mazda Miata Special Edition (2001)
When Mazda introduced its Miata rear-wheel drive ragtop on the car buying public in 1989, it created a whirlwind of enthusiasm for the little sportster and a plethora of Miata clubs sprung up. It owes more to the classic British roadster of the '60s than a Japanese compact and it's become a common sight on American str ... Continue reading
Matt Hagin says the newest version of the Mercedes-Benz S500 is smaller and more nimble than the one it replaces. Bob Hagin says it's still too big to push to the side of the road if it runs out of gas. ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler ... Continue reading
Ford announced a voluntary safety recall Friday July 13 of 1.4 million cars and trucks equipped with potentially faulty seat belt buckles. According to Ford, the recall covers the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, Windstar, Ranger, F-Series, Excursion and Expedition; the Mercury Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car and Navigator; a ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Notes from Woodburn, Northwest Division
July 16, 2001 Following Friday's qualifying for the Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series, the Woodburn Dragstrip Booster Club held its 4th Annual Golf Cart Nationals raising over $1,000. With nearly 40 entries including Rod Fuller, Brandon Bernstein, new Northwest Division Director Mike Rice and Drew Austin (son of Pat Aus ... Continue reading
NHRA FMDRS: Sunday Results from Woodburn
July 16, 2001 WOODBURN, Ore. - In the final results from Woodburn Dragstrip, Federal-Mogul Dragster driver Duane Shields and Federal-Mogul Funny Car driver Dan McGlone took home the honors at this weekend's Les Schwab Challenge. Shields of Las Vegas, Nev., took on four-time national champion Rick Santos of Brentwood, C ... Continue reading
ARCA Trucks: By inches, Witham wins Dixie ARCA Truck thriller
July 16, 2001 BIRCH RUN MI – In a near-photo finish, ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series stand-out Johnny Witham turned back a late-race charge by Darren Jones and capped off a perfect day at the races to win the thrilling Lincoln Electric-AGA Gas 50-lap feature event Friday night at Dixie Motor Speedway. Jones got ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Harvick/Childress Interview: Winning at Chicagoland
July 16, 2001 Kevin Harvick, No. 29 GM Goodwrench Service Plus Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "These guys did a heck of a job in the pits. Kevin Hamlin had great pit strategy. But we owe this to Todd Berrier and Jeff Green because those guys came here and tested both days. The motor shop did a heck of a job so we got up to spe ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon to focus on testing after dissapointment at Chicagoland
July 16, 2001 Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Dupont Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "I'm just thrilled to beat Todd (Bodine). We were outrunning him on the racetrack, but it was a tough day. We fought hard today to get from way back there in the field to the front. All we needed was a little bit better track position. We had one of the fa ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Earnhardt Jr finishes 11th in inaugural Chicagoland race
July 16, 2001 A Long, Hard Struggle For No. 8 Team, Bud Bunch Gains in Point Standings Rookie Kevin Harvick won his second race of the season, winning the inaugural Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL. Harvick stepped into the late Dale Earnhardt’s team at Richard Childress Racing after the first ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: New Race Becomes Bad Place for Stewart
July 16, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - It wasn't the inaugural Tropicana 386.5 at Chicagoland Speedway and it wasn't Tony Stewart's day. That about sums up the inaugural Tropicana 400 at the 1.5-mile oval, a race in which Stewart finished 33rd after crashing nine laps short of the finish. Up until lap 258 of the 267-lap race, ho ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Labonte blows motor at Chicagoland
July 16, 2001 BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (WHAT HAPPENED? "Something let go in the top end of the motor. It was running pretty good, then that caution flag came out and I let off. It had a little bit of a miss in it at that point in time. I didn't think much about it, but I got going ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Johnny Benson suffers problems with 'experimental' engine part
July 16, 2001 JOHNNY BENSON, NO. 10 VALVOLINE PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (WHAT HAPPENED TO END YOUR BID FOR A GOOD FINISH?) "I think we just broke a valve or a valve spring or something. It was kind of an experimental piece. We told them (engine supplier Hendrick Motorsports) that we try it. It ran good, but we just came up a ... Continue reading
CART: PacWest duo survive 'crashfest' to lead Toyota at Toronto
July 16, 2001 - Scott Dixon and Mauricio Gugelmin surved a crashfest that saw no less than eight of the nine Toyota-powered cars involved in incidents during Sunday's Molson Indy. Dixon finished fifth, while teammate Gugelmin was seventh. Roberto Moreno and Christian Fittipaldi also scored points despite contact during ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Townsend Bell gets third win of the season at Toronto
July 16, 2001 TORONTO - Townsend Bell (DirecPC Lola) took a major step toward his goal of winning the 2001 Dayton Indy Lights Championship Sunday on the streets of Toronto where he extended his series points lead with his third victory of the season. Bell also has 2001 wins at Long Beach and Milwaukee. In a dominating ... Continue reading
Cabling System Design Streamlined Through Zuken Agreement with Dassault Systemes
Zuken's latest Automotive news is below Cabling System Design Streamlined Through Zuken Agreement with Dassault Systemes Westford Mass, July 13, 2001 - Zuken and Dassault Systemes have announced a Software Community Program (SCP) agreement under which Zuken, as a Gold Partner, will integrate its Cabling Designer produc ... Continue reading
USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, IRP
July 16, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 14, 2001 – Indianapolis, Indiana - Indianapolis Raceway Park - Turbines, Inc. "Indiana Sprint Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jason McCord, 4, Contos-20.016; 2. Tracy Hines, 19, GMS-20.339; 3. A.J. Fike, 32, RFMS-20.412; 4. Derek Davidson, 26, BWB-2 ... Continue reading
USAC: Western Sprint Car Series Race Results, Boise
July 16, 2001 USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 13, 2001 – Boise, ID – Meridian Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ryan Flynn, F1, Flynn-13.035; 2. Bobby McMahan, 26, Espindola-13.061; 3. Troy Cline, 11, Cline-13.145; 4. Kenny Hamilton, 98, Tyler-13.156; 5. ... Continue reading
The rationale behind Acura's NSX was to offer an exotic sports car that could be driven daily. It had to be reliable, comfortable and, on demand, ferociously fast. Available as a fixed-roof coupe or as this week's open-top NSX-T, this test is one we look forward to each year. ... Continue reading
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