AUTOZONE Stores to Carry Liteglow
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Sept. 18, 2002--Michael Krumholz, president of Liteglow Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:LTGL), is proud to announce today that AUTOZONE, INC. , America's Largest Automotive Chain Store, is now carrying Liteglow neon undercar lighting kits in approximately 3,000 stores. This new agreement becomes another hi ... Continue reading
Valeo's New Bending Light System Scoops Innovation Prize At Automechanika 2002
PARIS--Sept. 18, 2002--Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY), the world leader in automotive lighting technology, today announced that its new Bending Light system has won the second prize of the prestigious Automechanika 2002 Automotive Innovation Awards in the 'Auto parts' category. The award conferred on Valeo resulted from ... Continue reading
By Derek Price It's hard to believe Mazda's Miata debuted in the decade that brought us Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, glow-in-the-dark clothes, Atari and hairstyles larger than some aircraft. A lot has changed since then -- thank goodness -- but the Miata is the same smile-producing funmobile that made it famous worldwide ... Continue reading
Review: Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor
If ever a brand had cachet, it would be Mercedes-Benz. Just mentioning the name conjures up images of supreme luxury -- palatial houses, courteous servants, fine wine -- the best of everything. But the Mercedes vernacular is changing from "please pass the caviar" to "yo, wassup" as the carmaker courts younger buyers wh ... Continue reading
Computer Has Become The Tool Of Choice For Auto Technicians Nee Mechanics
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2002/09/18/2002091 8ML6456/09CH02-0128_V_Preview.ram CLICK4 Video September 2002 -- Back in '70s, a wrench was the basic tool of an auto mechanic. Today, however, the wrench has been replaced with a computer, and mechanics are now called technicians. "In the early '80s we went to one or ... Continue reading
GM Launches New Ads To Launch New Models
FOR RELEASE: September 18, 2002 'View-Master' To Debut Sept. 19 On 'Survivor' Season Premiere DETROIT - General Motors Corp. is launching a new corporate brand advertising campaign that will highlight the styling and quality of its broad lineup of 2003 cars and trucks, reflecting GM's focus on offering "gotta-have" pro ... Continue reading
Saturn Tenn. Plant Recieves National Pollution Prevention Roundtable MVP2 Award
FOR RELEASE: September 18, 2002 SPRING HILL, TENN.- The Saturn Spring Hill facility that currently produces VUE compact sport utility vehicles was awarded the MVP2 (Most Valuable Pollution Prevention) award from the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable for its efforts to improve water quality, conserve energy, redu ... Continue reading
BMW Aims To Sell 1.04 Million Vehicles In 2002
- Magazine Wednesday 6:49 am ET FRANKFURT -September 18,2002 Dow Jones repeated a Capital Magazine report that BMW AG plans to sell 1.04 million vehicles this year and increase its annual revenues to EUR51.5 million by 2008. By 2008, BMW chief executive Helmut Panke plans to increase sales in the U.S. and Asia by 58% a ... Continue reading
October Begins Nationwide Focus on Vehicle Maintenance
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle driver, today announced its continued support of National Car Care Month, a nationwide effort by businesses, civic groups, government, the media and the Car Care Council focusi ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport, SunLine agree to test transit buses fueled by blend of hydrogen and natural gas
VANCOUVER, Sept. 18, 2002 Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT - News), announced today that it has partnered with SunLine Transit Agency of Thousand Palms, California, to field test two transit buses fueled by a blend of hydrogen and natural gas (HCNG). The goal ... Continue reading
Auto Suppliers Could Gain $700 Million By Improving Their 'Win Rate' 5%
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 18 -- A new study released here today shows major auto suppliers are successful in winning new business only 25 percent of the time, and that if this rate could be improved by only 5 percent, they could gain nearly $700 million in annual revenue. The study also shows that 24 percent of large supp ... Continue reading
Deur Promoted to Gentex Executive Vice President
ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 18 Gentex Corporation today announced that Garth Deur has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President. Ken La Grand, the Company's current Executive Vice President, plans to retire in early 2003. Deur joined Gentex in November 2000, and has served in the capacity of Senior Vice Presi ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces 2003 Prices on Four Models
New G35 Sport Coupe Starts Under $30k, While the G35 Sport Sedan Retains Its Base Price - GARDENA, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., today announced 2003 pricing for the all-new G35 Sport Coupe, G35 Sport Sedan, I35 luxury performance sedan and QX4 luxury SUV.Infiniti set ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas Selected by Hutchison 3G to Supply Navigation Data
GENT, Belgium--Sept. 18, 2002--Tele Atlas, the world's leading digital map supplier, has been appointed to supply routing and navigation data to Hutchison 3G UK Limited ('Hutchison 3G'). Initially the system will be deployed in the UK and later made available in other European countries where Hutchison Whampoa has 3G i ... Continue reading
ProClip USA Opens Detroit Area Sales Office
Business Editors & Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available DETROIT--Sept. 18, 2002--ProClip USA, the exclusive North American importer and distributor of ProClip vehicle communication accessories, recently opened a sales office in Dearborn, Michigan. ProClip products are manufactured in Karlsborg, ... Continue reading
LEUVEN, Belgium & DETROIT--Sept. 18, 2002-- Multi-Million Dollar Project Will Deploy LMS Virtual.Lab to Over 300 Users LMS International today announced that the Chrysler Group unit of DaimlerChrysler AG has signed an agreement for products and services, which will significantly improve the Chrysler Group's engineering ... Continue reading
Tice Announces Fiscal 2003 Q1 Results
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Sept. 18, 2002--Tice Technology, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TICE) reported a net loss from continuing operations of $267,044, or $0.01 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2002, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $144,827, or $0.01 per diluted share in the same period of the ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Canada Announces Senior Management Changes
WINDSOR, ON, Sept. 18 - DaimlerChrysler Canada today announced the appointment of a new vice president to its senior management team. Robert A. (Bob) Clark has been named Vice President - Sales and Service replacing Patrick W. Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty rejoins the U.S. organization in the new position of Director - Comm ... Continue reading
New Mazda Demio Doubles First Month Sales Target
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> New Mazda Demio Doubles First Month Sales Target Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 18, 2002 - (JCN Newswire) - The recently launched new Mazda Demio (known as Mazda2 overseas) has generated cumulative sales orders of approximately 15,000 units since its introduction. As the second in ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 18, 2002-- "Teen Driving and Buying Guide" Provides Expert Safe Driving, Car-Buying Information for Parents and Teens Although teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all drivers,(1) nearly half of the parents surveyed in a recent Autobytel online poll(2) expressed confidenc ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils "InterNavi Premium Club", a New Voice Controlled Information System
Tokyo, August 29, 2002 --- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that, by integrating its new voice-operated car navigation service with mobile telephone technology, it has succeeded in creating a new two-way information network, service providing customers with a level of information that only an automaker could offer. ... Continue reading
Honda Releases the 'Mobilio Spike' New 1.5L Compact Multi-wagon
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Honda Releases the 'Mobilio Spike' --- A New 1.5L Compact Multi-wagon Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 18, 2002 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the Mobilio Spike, a 1.5L multi-wagon with an interior that leads the compact body class for spacious ... Continue reading
Cavalier sales shoot up in August
A broad appeal and sporty extras have helped the fuel sales of the Chevrolet Cavalier this year. Sales of the small car rose to 90.4 percent over August 2001, and through the first eight months of the year, sales are up 15.2 percent. The entry-level car is outselling the popular Ford Focus by about 17,000 vehicles for ... Continue reading
GM's Saturn Sees 10% Rise in U.S. Sales in 2003 Versus 2002
AUSTIN,September 17, 2002 The WSJ reported that General Motors Corp.'s Saturn division expects about a 10% increase in U.S. sales next year from the total expected for 2002, thanks to an updated and expanded lineup, sales chief Jill Lajdziak said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters at a media preview for Saturn's new Ion li ... Continue reading
The New Big Three: Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota
TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 17 -- Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota top the list of auto brands consumers will consider next time they buy according to a new study by auto industry researcher AutoPacific. The measure of future consideration impacts the marketing and positioning of each car and truck brand sold in the United States. ... Continue reading
Ford to Buy $1 Billion a Year in Chinese Auto Parts by Mid-2003
DETROIT September 17 The Wall Street Journal reported that Ford Motor Co. will likely procure a billion dollars worth of automotive parts a year from suppliers based in China by the middle of next year, said Nick Scheele, Ford's president and chief operating officer. Speaking in an investor forum in New York Tuesday af ... Continue reading
Nissan, Dongfeng to unveil tie-up Thursday
TOKYO, Sept 18 Reuters is reporting that Japan's third-largest automaker, Nissan Motor Co Ltd , said on Wednesday it would announce a long-discussed alliance with the Dongfeng Group, China's second-biggest auto group, in Beijing on Thursday afternoon. The comments followed a report in Japanese business daily Nihon Keiz ... Continue reading
General Motors of Canada and Canadian Auto Workers reach tentative three year agreement
TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2002 /CNW/ - General Motors of Canada reached a new tentative three-year agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers today that recognizes the contribution of GM's 19,000 hourly employees with wage and benefit increases. "The agreement we reached addresses many of the issues the CAW raised at the outset ... Continue reading
Creditors To Eat $12 Billion in Daewoo Debt
SEOUL, Sept 18 Reuters reported that creditors of bankrupt Daewoo Motor plan to write off 77 percent of the South Korean carmaker's 19 trillion won ($15.72 billion) in debt, paving the way for General Motors to launch its joint venture to take over Daewoo. After a period of protracted negotiations, General Motors agree ... Continue reading
Lack of parts halts Honda bike output in Vietnam
TOKYO, Sept 18,2002 Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co Ltd , temporarily halted production of motorbikes in Vietnam on Wednesday, saying it had run out of parts after the government's introduction of import quotas. "We don't have any more parts. They're being held up at customs," Honda Executive Vice President Koichi ... Continue reading
BMW Group Switzerland Accelerates Dealer Extranet With Obtree Technologies
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.--Sept. 17, 2002-- Centralized Content Management System Drives Personalized, Real-Time Information Updates to 138 BMW Dealers in Switzerland Obtree Technologies Inc., an established leader in providing solutions where content and knowledge management meet on behalf of the real-time enterp ... Continue reading
CCC Announces Online Access to Motor Guide To Estimating Pages and Web-Based Training Tool
CHICAGO--Sept. 17, 2002--CCC Information Services Inc. announced the online availability of MOTOR Information Systems' Guide to Estimating pages and a web-based training tool, Understanding the MOTOR Guides. The training tool illustrates how CCC's Pathways(R) Estimating Solution and the MOTOR Crash Estimating and Repla ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. to Retain Kuss Filtration Business
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Sept. 17, 2002--Cummins Inc. announced today that it was unsuccessful in its search for a strategic buyer for Kuss Filtration and has decided to retain Kuss, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cummins Fleetguard. Given current market conditions and Kuss' track record of profitable growth, the Company will con ... Continue reading
Cycle Country's Board Of Directors Buys 5% of the Company's Outstanding Stock in the Open Market
MILFORD, Iowa--Sept. 17, 2002--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB:CYCY), the recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce that several members of the Company' Board of Directors filed Form 4's on September 10, 2002 denot ... Continue reading
DETROIT--Sept. 17, 2002--Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. (STTAS), a leading provider of global customs compliance, tariff and trade consulting services, announced today that it was awarded a long-term contract extension from General Motors Corporation (GM). According to the agreement, STTAS is the `singl ... Continue reading
DEDHAM, Mass.--Sept. 17, 2002--Integrity Interactive Corporation today announced it is providing compliance training to Rolls-Royce North America in support of the company's business ethics initiative. Rolls-Royce North America implemented Integrity's courses as part of its existing ethics and compliance program, enabl ... Continue reading
Spencer to carry new paint scheme in Kansas
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2002 SPENCER TO CARRY NEW PAINT SCHEME IN KANSAS CITY No. 41 Dodge to carry Energizer colors MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 17, 2002) - Target Chip Ganassi Racing will feature a new paint scheme for th ... Continue reading
NATICK, Mass.--Sept. 17, 2002-- -- Alliance Produces Seamless Integration for Electronic Control Unit and Model Calibration -- The MathWorks today announced its partnership with Accurate Technologies Inc. (ATI) has resulted in the co-development of a powerful, cost-effective rapid prototyping and calibration capability ... Continue reading
TMS GmbH Places $250,000 Order for Tecnomatix Manufacturing Process Management Solutions
NASHUA, N.H.--Sept. 17, 2002-- World-leading Automotive Line Builder Expands its MPM Implementation to Enhance Production Control and Shorten Ramp-up Times Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd., the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) solutions, announced today that TMS Produktionssysteme GmbH - one of the ... Continue reading
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Sept. 17, 2002-- CarParts Technologies Inc., the leading provider of open, eCommerce software solutions for the automotive aftermarket, today announced it has closed its fourth round of funding from CMGI@Ventures, Rho Ventures, BEV Capital, Investor AB and St. Paul Venture Capital. The capi ... Continue reading
Jon Fogarty to appear on RPM2Night on Wed.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com MEDIA ALERT 2002 TOYOTA ATLANTIC CHAMPION JON FOGARTY WILL APPEAR ON RPM2NIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT ! ! BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2002) - Newly crowned Toyota Atlantic Champion Jon Fogarty, of Portola Valley, Calif., will make a guest appearance on ESP ... Continue reading
Lowcountry Concrete Night at HMS on Saturday (I1)
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE For Immediate Release Allison Legacy Cars Make Their Final 2002 Appearance at the HMS HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (September 17, 2002) - After four weekends of no racing at the Hardeeville Motor Speedway, track officials hope that the fifth weekend will be the charm. The Allison Legacy Series ... Continue reading
NMRA Ford World Finals - Sept 27-29
NMRA Ford Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.nmraracing.com NMRA FORD WORLD FINALS NATIONALS ** BEECH BEND RACEWAY, KENTUCKY ** September 27-28-29, 2002 Drag Race, Auto Show & Ford Extravagazna! NMRA-Holley Ford Drag Racing Series DiabloSport/Amazon 2003 SVT Cobra Shootout Nostalgia Fords & Bracket Ra ... Continue reading
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Press Release: PACCAR Inc, PACCAR of Canada Ltd. & PACCAR Financial Services Ltd.
Press Release: PACCAR Inc, PACCAR of Canada Ltd. & PACCAR Financial Services Ltd. Date of Release: Sep 17, 2002 Confirms at AA (low) & R-1 (middle) Kam Hon, David Schroeder / 416-593-5577 ext.2243, ext.2232 / <mailto:khon@dbrs.com> khon@dbrs.com corporate rating of PACCAR Inc ("PACCAR" or "the Company"), and the commer ... Continue reading
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UTILITY ASSOCIATION"INFORMATION FAIR" AT IRWINDALE: SEPTEMBE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UTILITY ASSOCIATION "INFORMATION FAIR" AT IRWINDALE: SEPTEMBER 19 Irwindale, Calif. - - Water is on everyone's mind lately (in fact, there was a front page story on the subject in the local paper just this morning …). Droughts in the west and mid-west, too much water in Europe and in regions of As ... Continue reading
RUDD LOOKS TO MIRROR KULWICKI'S 1992 CHAMPIONSHIP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Steve Post or Kendra Jacobs Performance PR Plus (704) 333-2828 or pprplus28@aol.com RUDD LOOKS TO MIRROR KULWICKI'S 1992 CHAMPIONSHIP DOVER, Del.- With nine races remaining in the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series schedule, Ricky Rudd and the No. 28 Havoline Ford team are still eyeing t ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Unmoved From August; Price Stability Continues in Southern California
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 17, 2002--The September monthly average price of gasoline in Southern California remains virtually the same compared with August, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California average price for regular self-serve unleaded gasoline is $1.6 ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com JIMMY SPENCER, #41 TARGET DODGE DOVER ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: MBNA America 400 (Race #28 of 36) TRACK: Dover International Speedway, 1-mile oval QUALIFYING: Friday, September 20 at 2:05pm ET RACE: Sunday, September 22 at 1 ... Continue reading
STERLING MARLIN, #40 COORS LIGHT DODGE DOVER ADVANCE EVENT INFORMATION--- EVENT: MBNA America 400 (Race #28 of 36) TRACK: Dover International Speedway, 1-mile oval QUALIFYING: Friday, September 20 at 2:05pm ET RACE: Sunday, September 22 at 1 pm ET BROADCAST: TNT television and MRN radio COORS LIGHT TEAM FACTS--- * Dove ... Continue reading
Copart Achieves Record Profitability
BENICIA, Calif.--Sept. 17, 2002--Copart, Inc. today reported record profits for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2002. Copart earned net income of $15,535,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002, generating a 13% increase in earnings per share over Q4 2001 to $.17 per diluted share on revenues of $82, ... Continue reading
Eleven Professional Installers Earn SEMA Technician Credentials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext. 104 ELEVEN PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS EARN SEMA TECHNICIAN CREDENTIALS DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2002) - SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has admitted 11 more professional installers to the ranks of SE ... Continue reading
Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Dover Advance
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002 Ray Cooper Dover International Speedway Golin/Harris International MBNA America 400 803-466-9085 Dodge notes and quotes. BILL ELLIOTT (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Intrepid R/T) Highlights of Tuesday Teleconference COMMENT ON FANS IN GARAGE AREA "We have got to get a balance. I agree the fans n ... Continue reading
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