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Marlin's favorite falls early in Carolina Dodge Dealers 400
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Marlin's favorite falls early in Carolina Dodge Dealers 400 DARLINGTON, S.C. (March 16, 2003) --- Sterling Marlin brought his favorite Coors Light Dodge to Darling ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reports Record Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results
Sales More Than Double Year-Over-Year, Losses Narrowed DEARBORN, Mich., March 17 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced results for its fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2002, with record revenues, improved gross margins and significant decreases in net losses for both periods. Revenues for the 2002 fourth q ... Continue reading
Former Lippert Components CEO Doug Lippert continues as Chairman GOSHEN, Ind., March 17 -- Drew Industries Incorporated (AMEX:DW) today announced that effective February 5, 2003, its Board of Directors appointed Jason Lippert as the new president and chief executive officer of Lippert Components, Inc., a wholly owned s ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--March 17, 2003--The Cooperative for Open Dealer Applications (CODA), an automotive industry consortium promoting open technology standards, today announced that Auto Town and the Paul Gillrie Institute have joined as founding members. These companies join ProMax Online, Who's Calling, California Research Tabul ... Continue reading
New Solution Aimed at Providing Unmatched Customer Service and Increased Benefits to Policyholders BOSTON, March 17 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country) announced today that it has been selected by 21st Century Insurance to be the new provider for their free roadside assistance benefit. Aimed at providi ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 17 -- Delphi Product & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corporation , will display its Advanced Diesel Test Equipment at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show March 20 - 22, at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. Delphi's test equipment provides diagnostic and simulation capabilities specific ... Continue reading
Delphi's Smart Remote Actuator Helps Reduce Emissions, Improve Performance in Heavy Duty Engines
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 17 -- Delphi's new smart remote actuator (SRA) will help the heavy-duty diesel engine market meet the increasingly stringent U.S. '04 and '07 emission standards for NOx while improving fuel economy and increasing engine output. Delphi will begin production of the SRA for the North American market ... Continue reading
DoveBid to Conduct Two Webcast Auctions for MasTec, Inc.
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--March 17, 2003--DoveBid, Inc., a global provider of capital asset auction and valuation services, today announced it will conduct two Webcast auctions for MasTec, Inc., one of the largest providers of infrastructure services in the Americas. The first auction will take place on March 25, 2003 at 10 ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims Becomes Profitable During February
OLDSMAR, Fla., March 17 -- eAutoclaims, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , which provides online claims management solutions for the auto insurance industry through both an application services provider (ASP) and outsourcing services, achieved profitability during February of 2003, the first month of its third fiscal quarte ... Continue reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 17 -- Fleetwood Homes, a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today announced it will display some of its newest home designs at "Fleetwood's Private Home Show" taking place March 18-25, 2003, at the Fleetwood Homes of North Carolina facility in Pembroke. The show is designed ... Continue reading
Two releases will cover the Awards Banquet information...please use both. thank you, Kevin LAROCHELLE, LOBDELL AND WIEGAND HONORED FRIDAY NIGHT AT LEBANON VALLEY March 14, 2003 West Lebanon, NY- A capacity crowd was on hand Friday night to honor the 2002 Champions in the Pro, Rookie and Pure Stock Divisions at Lebanon ... Continue reading
Gary Goode Appointed to Gentex Board of Directors
ZEELAND, Mich., March 17 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today announced that Gary Goode has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Goode will serve on the audit committee and will qualify as ... Continue reading
LetsTalk Manages Distribution for the Lexus Integrated Mobile Phone System
SAN FRANCISCO--March 17, 2003--LetsTalk, an online wireless retailer, distributor and provider of enterprise wireless management software, today announced that it is providing fulfillment and wireless activations for the Lexus Integrated Mobile Phone System. The Lexus Integrated Mobile Phone system is installed in the ... Continue reading
REMINDER/Reducing Teen Car Crashes and Saving Lives: AAA Presents Facts on Graduated Licensing
-- WHAT: A Traffic Safety Forum co-sponsored by AAA, the Citizens for Traffic Safety of Greater Dallas, Parkland Health & Hospital System Trauma Department and the Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas will address several safety topics, including the increased incidence of vehicle crashes among teen-age drivers. ... Continue reading
Thomson Alliance with GM Yields Award Winning HR e-Learning Program
STAMFORD, Conn.--March 17, 2003--The Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC) GM University wins Arbor Award for Excellence by applying innovative online approach to advance human resources development strategy The Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC), the world's largest provider of corporate and professional le ... Continue reading
USautotrak, SHOPINVO, WHAM, Expands to All of North America
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 17 -- USautotrak, the leader in online Customer Reminder Management for the automotive after market repair industry, primarily doing business in California, has announced the expansion of their service to include all of North America. Using Internet e-mail, the automotive repair facility can ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 17 -- Quality counts. And while automakers have made major improvements over the last decade, there's still a big difference between brands. Who's tops? Who are the unexpected contenders? And who's having problems? Check this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com to find out more. Once the laggard on the ... Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon's SEI Praises Salion's Business and Software Development Processes
AUSTIN, Texas and DETROIT, March 17 -- One of the nation's leading software research and development organizations -- the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) of Carnegie Mellon -- has singled out Salion, Inc. for its industry-leading best practices in enterprise software development and business processes that combine ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 17, 2003--The Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival (Chrysler MDFF) is about to get extreme as it heads into the semifinalist phase of the competition in New York City. The year-long competition - presented by the Chrysler brand, in partnership with Hypnotic and Universal Pictures - announced its 10 sem ... Continue reading
Mario Andretti Is The Keynote Speaker at Lubrication Excellence 2003 Conference
HOUSTON--March 17, 2003--Mario Andretti, considered by many to be the greatest racecar driver of all time, will discuss the power of adapting to change in the keynote address at Noria Corp.'s Lubrication Excellence 2003 conference, at the Westin Galleria in Houston, on Tuesday, April 1, starting at 8 a.m. ChevronTexaco ... Continue reading
Media Invited to AMA Test This Week at Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale 707-938-8448, ext. 107 ***MEDIA OPPORTUNITY***** Top AMA Superbike Factory Riders Test New Portions of Circuit at Infineon Raceway MEDIA INVITED TO TEST SESSION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20 WHAT: Top riders from the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship Series will come to Infineon Raceway on Th ... Continue reading
Navistar Saves Vital Diesel Engine Supply Pact with Ford, To Switch to Common Rail, Stark's Reports
CHICAGO, March 17 -- Navistar International Corp., second largest producer and lowest cost supplier of diesel engines in North America, saved a financially vital V6 and V8 diesel engine supply pact with major customer Ford Motor Co., according to a late news bulletin issued today by Stark's Component Ledger, a respecte ... Continue reading
Satyam Sets Up Offshore Solutions Center for TRW Automotive in Chennai
HYDERABAD, India, March 17 -- Satyam Computer Services Ltd. , a leading global provider of IT services, announced today the recent launch of its Offshore Solutions Center (OSC) in Chennai to cater to the IT service requirements of U.S.-based TRW Automotive, one of Satyam's largest customers. The facility was inaugurate ... Continue reading
Satyam Signs New Multi-Year Service Agreements With TRW Automotive And Northrop Grumman
Satyam to Buy Northrop Grumman's 24% Stake in Joint Venture HYDERABAD, India, March 17 -- Satyam Computer Services Ltd. , a leading global provider of IT services, announced today that it has signed new Master Services Agreements with Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp., formerly known as TRW Inc. (NGSM) and ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--March 17, 2003-- StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw) makes these short-term stock recommendations: Hewlett-Packard - SELL - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/HPQ.htm ADC Telecommunications - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/ADCT.htm General Motors - BUY - http://pr ... Continue reading
GHENT, Belgium--March 17, 2003--Using the latest Tele Atlas data, Palmtop Software has taken its highly successful TomTom Navigator package to new levels of functionality, in the car or in the hand. When Palmtop Software launched the TomTom Navigator package for hand-held computers in mid-2002 it was an immediate succe ... Continue reading
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 17 -- Tenneco Automotive today announced the appointment of Ulrich Mehlmann as Vice President and General Manager, Original Equipment Emission Control, Europe. He joins Tenneco Automotive from TRW, Koblenz, where he was Vice President, European Chassis Operations. Mehlmann, 44, will be based at ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Driving Customer Experience Using Inquisite Survey Solution
AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 -- Wheels, Inc., one of the largest full-service U.S. fleet management companies, has begun using web-survey technology from Inquisite to gauge the quality of service its customers receive through the company's national network of authorized automotive repair and maintenance facilities. The Inte ... Continue reading
KENNESAW, Ga., March 17 -- With the price of gas these days, savvy boaters are looking for ways to save on fuel costs. Towards that goal, the engineers at Yamaha continually work to improve the fuel efficiency of their outboard motors. For example, in recent tests, a pair of 2003 Yamaha 3.3-liter Z250 HPDI's actually p ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--March 17, 2003--Alcoa announced today that Dr. Mohammad A. Zaidi, 51, has been appointed Chief Technical Officer for the company responsible for corporate technology programs and projects, as well as strategic product and process developments. Alcoa's deep capabilities in research, development, and applied ... Continue reading
Amcast Announces Sale of Speedline and Continued NYSE Listing Under Review
DAYTON, Ohio--March 17, 2003--Amcast Industrial Corporation, today announced that it has sold Speedline, its Italian wheel subsidiary, to a European-based company. The net proceeds from the sale will be negligible. Byron O. Pond, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Speedline's recent operating per ... Continue reading
L.A. Youth Score Big With Unique After School Program LOS ANGELES, March 17 -- Today America SCORES and Mitsubishi Motors North America announced the launch of L.A. SCORES, an after-school program for public school children ages 8 to 12 that combines soccer and literacy to energize and inspire students. This season, th ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--March 17, 2003--The adventure never ends as the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks plan to return to the Dulles Convention Center in Chantilly, Va. on March 21-23, 2003. Regarded as the nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series, this o ... Continue reading
Gage is Official Snowmobile Challenge Sponsor
DETROIT, March 17 -- Gage Products Company has been named official fuel sponsor for the fourth annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge this coming week in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Fourteen student teams from universities in the U.S. and Canada will compete in the five-day event (March 19 to 23, 2003) with snowmobiles ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Record Non-Cash Tax Valuation Allowance and Increase in Minimum Pension Liability
AKRON, Ohio, March 17 -- In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced it will record a non-cash charge of $1.1 billion ($6.17 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2002 to establish a valuation allowance agai ... Continue reading
PPG Named Paint Supplier of the Year by Decoma for Third Consecutive Time
PITTSBURGH--March 17, 2003--For the third consecutive year, PPG Industries has been named paint Supplier of The Year by Decoma International, a manufacturer of decorative trim for the global automotive industry. PPG, the world's leading manufacturer of transportation coatings, supplies Spectracron liquid topcoats and p ... Continue reading
MODIFIED AND SPORTSMAN CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT LEBANON VALLEY POINT FUND EXCEEDS $75,000 AGAIN! MARCH 15, 2003 West Lebanon, NY- Brett Hearn and Art Collins took home the lions share of the cash Saturday night at the Lebanon Valley Clubhouse. Hearn was crowned the 2002 high point champion in the modified division, while A ... Continue reading
NORWALK, Conn.--March 17, 2003-- New Interface Links RADIO BEACON(TM) WMS with Microsoft Business Solutions' Solomon Advanced Distribution and MaxQ Technologies Supply Chain Planning Products MaxQ Technologies Inc., today released its newest module, an interface that links RADIO BEACON Warehouse Management Software (WM ... Continue reading
Campbell and Hengeveld Run Away With San Felipe 250
For Immediate Release SCORE Desert Series Round 1: San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico March 14-15, 2003 Defending SCORE champions Johnny Campbell and Steve Hengeveld kicked off their 2003 campaign by running away with the San Felipe 250 on their XR650R. In doing so, they led a Honda romp at the first of three motorcyc ... Continue reading
New TV show lets you cruise the car industry from your couch
Honolulu, HI March 14, 2003; Erika Engle, Honolulu Star-Bulletin filed this story: Locally produced automotive television magazine show "Ohana Road" will debut tomorrow evening for car buffs, poseurs and dreamers. "We're going to entertain you with cars of the future, classic cars of the past, personalities and people ... Continue reading
Pioneer Car Amplifiers Require Replacement
Affected Models Include GM-X372, GM-X374, GM-X572, GM-X574, GM-X972 LONG BEACH, Calif., March 17 -- Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announced that five of its aftermarket car amplifiers require replacement to avoid potential short-circuits that may cause the amplifier to become inoperable. The models affected incl ... Continue reading
Mears finishes 34th at Darlington Raceway
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Mears finishes 34th at Darlington Raceway DARLINGTON, S.C. (March 16, 2003) --- Casey Mears finished 34th in the #41 Target Dodge in Sunday's Carolina Dodge Dealer ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 17 -- As the installation rates of many comfort features that automakers use to differentiate their vehicles approach saturation, developing new electric motor applications holds the key to successful market entry and expansion. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.transportation.frost ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 17 -- Advancements in consumer electronics, wireless communications, and other enabling technologies is facilitating the rapid introduction of feature-rich innovative products that support advanced entertainment and navigation applications. The expanding range of applications and the continuous ... Continue reading
Kenworth Selects Rugged Delphi Radios For Heavy-Duty Vehicles
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 17 -- Several of Delphi Corp.'s audio systems have been selected by Kenworth Truck Company for use in their 2003 models. These rugged radios are specifically designed for the harsh environment of the heavy-duty truck market and meet the SAE J1455 quality standard, which also applies to off-road a ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors to Expand Illinois Manufacturing Facility
Company Still Evaluating Options for Additional North American Production NORMAL, Ill., March 17 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced plans for a $200 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Normal, Ill., increasing the plant's capacity 25 percent from 240,000 to 300,000 units and ... Continue reading
Acura Begins Shipping XM-Equipped 2004 Acura RL Models
Model is First Luxury Performance Sedan With XM as Standard Equipment WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Acura dealerships nationwide this week began taking delivery of the new 2004 Acura 3.5RL, the first Acura model vehicle and first luxury performance sedan to include an audio system with XM Satellite Radio as standard equipmen ... Continue reading
Saab Continues AIC Relationship
IRVINE, Calif.--March 17, 2003--Autobytel Inc.'s Automotive Information Center (AIC) today announced that Saab Cars USA, Inc., the U.S. importer and distributor of Saab vehicles, has renewed its license to feature AIC's leading vehicle data and cross-comparison tools on its consumer website, www.saabusa.com. The custom ... Continue reading
GM Sticks By Incentives and Recognizes Impact of Uncertainty
TOKYO, March 17, 2003; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp Chairman Jack Smith said on Monday that sales incentives would reemerge as an effective tool in selling cars once the uncertainty over a possible war in Iraq cleared away. "The market is being impacted by the uncertainty over the war, so until that issue ... Continue reading
Nissan announces management changes to support the successful implementation of NISSAN 180
Tokyo, March 17 -- Nissan today announced changes of its management and organization to accelerate the implementation of NISSAN 180, the company's three-year plan for profitable growth. The changes become effective on April 1, 2003. "As we successfully complete the first year of the NISSAN 180, we continue to adapt our ... Continue reading
NHRA Wrap-Up: Kurt Johnson Makes His 2003 ACDelco Cavalier a Winner in Gainesville
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net For Immediate Release Kurt Johnson Makes His 2003 ACDelco Cavalier a Winner in Gainesville Gainesville, Fla., March 16, 2003 - ACDelco Pro Stock pilot Kurt Johnson made the debut of the 2003 Cavalier in NHRA Pro Stock competition a s ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: A gremlin bites WJ in Gainesville quarter-finals
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Eliminations Results A gremlin bites WJ in Gainesville quarter-finals Event: 34th Annual Mac Tools Gatornationals Location: Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Fla. Day/Date: Sunday March 16, 2003 GM Performance Parts Grand Am pil ... Continue reading
Craven On Top At Darlington 400 - Order Of Finish
Order of Finsh Plus Bonus Points 1. (32) Ricky Craven, Pontiac, 180 - 5 bonus points 2. (97) Kurt Busch, Ford, 175 - 5 bonus points 3. (77) Dave Blaney, Ford, 165 4. (6) Mark Martin, Ford, 165 - 5 bonus points 5. ... Continue reading
Chicago March 16, 2003; Jeremy Grant writing for the FT reported that Ford Motor Company will report earnings from its Premier Automotive Group of luxury brands separately from those of the parent company, exposing one of the US vehicle maker's largest units to investor scrutiny for the first time. The move will be clo ... Continue reading
Cannon runs strong in first round, loses to T.Pedregon in G'ville
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 3 of 23 MAC TOOLS GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (Fla.) RACEWAY SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2003 FINAL ELIMINATIONS CANNON HAS STRONG FIRST ROUND RUN AGAINST NO. 1 QUALIFIER TONY PEDREGON No. 16 qualifier Scotty Cannon, driving the Oakley "Elite Special Forces" Funny Car, ... Continue reading
Bazemore, Scelzi Go to the Semis in G'ville
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 3 of 23 MAC TOOLS GATORNATIONALS GAINESVILLE (Fla.) RACEWAY SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2003 FINAL ELIMINATIONS BAZEMORE, SCELZI GO TO SEMIFINALS The Don Schumacher Racing Funny Car team continues it move to the front. In the third race of the 23-event 2003 NHRA POWERa ... Continue reading
Mopar Teams Trek to the Semifinals
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 34th Annual Mac Tools Gatornationals Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Florida Elimination Notes Mopar Teams Trek to the Semifinals Johnson, Bazemore and Scelzi Make Noise at Gainesville GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 16, 2003) It was a good day if you drove a Mopar-pow ... Continue reading
Benson 25th at Darlington Timing is everything in racing. Just ask Johnny Benson and his #10 Valvoline Pontiac teammates. Benson, who started 22nd, appeared destined for top-15 or maybe a top-10 finish Sunday at Darlington, but luck wasn't on his side. Benson survived a few near accidents at the beginning of the race a ... Continue reading
National Center for Family Literacy and Toyota Join Forces in Hispanic Literacy Initiative
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 16 -- Toyota and the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) today jointly announced the Toyota Family Literacy Program -- a new initiative to help Hispanic and other immigrant families with the lowest literacy skills. The announcement was made at the National Conference on Family Literacy, ... Continue reading
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