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TACH SPECIAL: Dale Earnhardt; The biggest name in the sport departs
Motorcar racing is a hazardous sport. Since the time that the first motorcar race was ever conducted the sport has lost and will continue to lose drivers to racing accidents. In spite of that acknowledgement it does not lessen the impact or reduce the sadness of the death of Dale Earnhardt. Earnhardt was NASCAR's Elvis ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 19 Federal-Mogul Corporation announced that its Italian subsidiary, Federal-Mogul S.r.l., signed an agreement with Nagares s.a. to supply automobile manufacturers with timer/glow plug systems offering performance, cost and emissions benefits. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/ ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Feb. 19 Cooper Industries, Inc. today announced it will participate in Salomon Smith Barney's Fourteenth Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference on March 1, 2001. The meeting will include a presentation by H. John Riley, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cooper Industries. A webca ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck To Present Growth Strategies at SunTrust's Small Cap Value Stock Research Conference
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Feb. 19, 2001--Oshkosh Truck Corporation [NASDAQ: OTRKB] announced that it will present its growth strategies at SunTrust's Small Cap Value Stock Research Conference. Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Charlie Szews, executive vice president and chief financial o ... Continue reading
Oxford Consulting Group Announces Partnership With Webasto Roof Systems, Inc.
INDIANAPOLIS--Feb. 19, 2001--Oxford Consulting Group, an Indianapolis based e-business consulting firm, announced today that Webasto Roof Systems, Inc., a world leader in the manufacturing of factory installed sunroofs, has partnered with Oxford Consulting Group to successfully implement Sterling Commerce's GENTRAN: Se ... Continue reading
ASP Definition 6 Unveils Live, Secure Express Merchant Accounts for E-Business Customers
ATLANTA--Feb. 19, 2001--Atlanta-based Definition 6, a leading Application Service Provider (ASP) that incubated low-cost Web site builder WebSiteforFREE.com in mid-2000, today launched an express merchant account program for WebSiteforFREE.com's over 30,000 small business customers. After completing a quick, streamline ... Continue reading
ASP Definition 6 Unveils Live, Secure Express Merchant Accounts for E-Business Customers
ATLANTA--Feb. 19, 2001--Atlanta-based Definition 6, a leading Application Service Provider (ASP) that incubated low-cost Web site builder WebSiteforFREE.com in mid-2000, today launched an express merchant account program for WebSiteforFREE.com's over 30,000 small business customers. After completing a quick, streamline ... Continue reading
AVL Expands with New Facility in Ann Arbor
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 19 Plymouth, Mich.-based AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc. will open its second North American facility in early 2002, a 41,000 sq. ft. operation in Ann Arbor, Mich. The facility, located at 1801 E. Ellsworth Rd., will feature a full complement of powertrain durability and validation test operation ... Continue reading
AVL Expands with New Facility in Ann Arbor
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 19 Plymouth, Mich.-based AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc. will open its second North American facility in early 2002, a 41,000 sq. ft. operation in Ann Arbor, Mich. The facility, located at 1801 E. Ellsworth Rd., will feature a full complement of powertrain durability and validation test operation ... Continue reading
Bomb Technology to Assist Air Car Production? just-auto.com Exclusive Report
LONDON, Feb. 19 http://www.just-auto.com -- Attention has focussed on the compressed air storage tanks for the French Motor Development International (MDI) minicar and light commercial vehicle, which is powered by compressed air, since its prototype debut in October 2000. In the report at http://just-auto.com/news_deta ... Continue reading
Bomb Technology to Assist Air Car Production? just-auto.com Exclusive Report
LONDON, Feb. 19 http://www.just-auto.com -- Attention has focussed on the compressed air storage tanks for the French Motor Development International (MDI) minicar and light commercial vehicle, which is powered by compressed air, since its prototype debut in October 2000. In the report at http://just-auto.com/news_deta ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Names Graveney, Director, Information Technology - Europe
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 19, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced the promotion of Antony Graveney to Director of Information Technology for its European Operations. In making the announcement, Brian Batey, President, European Automotive Interiors Systems, noted, "Graveney has been a strong contributor in enhanc ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Names Graveney, Director, Information Technology - Europe
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 19, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced the promotion of Antony Graveney to Director of Information Technology for its European Operations. In making the announcement, Brian Batey, President, European Automotive Interiors Systems, noted, "Graveney has been a strong contributor in enhanc ... Continue reading
TORONTO--Feb. 19, 2001-- Transportation.frost.com Provides Exclusive Strategic Analysis and Continuous Market Updates to All Registered Users An unprecedented wealth of unique global market information is now available for automotive industry executives, experts and observers. Frost & Sullivan, via a new online vertica ... Continue reading
TORONTO--Feb. 19, 2001-- Transportation.frost.com Provides Exclusive Strategic Analysis and Continuous Market Updates to All Registered Users An unprecedented wealth of unique global market information is now available for automotive industry executives, experts and observers. Frost & Sullivan, via a new online vertica ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Appoints Siuda VP and CFO Of Its Transportation Business Group
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 19 Exide Technologies , the global leader in stored electrical energy, today announced the appointment of Randy Siuda as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of its Transportation Business Group. Thomas O. Minner, President of the Transportation Business Group, said, "We are pleased that a p ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Appoints Siuda VP and CFO Of Its Transportation Business Group
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 19 Exide Technologies , the global leader in stored electrical energy, today announced the appointment of Randy Siuda as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of its Transportation Business Group. Thomas O. Minner, President of the Transportation Business Group, said, "We are pleased that a p ... Continue reading
Ford Launches the Ikon in South Africa And Central America - just-auto.com reports
LONDON, Feb. 19 http://www.just-auto.com -- Following its successful debut in India, the Ford Ikon is set to be launched in South Africa and Central America this week. The exclusive report at http://just-auto.com/features_detail.asp?art=442 says that the launch of the Ikon will bring a new lease of life to the BE-91 pl ... Continue reading
Ford Launches the Ikon in South Africa And Central America - just-auto.com reports
LONDON, Feb. 19 http://www.just-auto.com -- Following its successful debut in India, the Ford Ikon is set to be launched in South Africa and Central America this week. The exclusive report at http://just-auto.com/features_detail.asp?art=442 says that the launch of the Ikon will bring a new lease of life to the BE-91 pl ... Continue reading
St. James Offers Safe Driving Tips AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 19 Building on the success of its national "Drive Safer America!" campaign, automotive supplier Continental Teves has renewed its contract for 2001 with Indy Car racing pioneer and automotive authority Lyn St. James, it was announced today. St. ... Continue reading
St. James Offers Safe Driving Tips AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 19 Building on the success of its national "Drive Safer America!" campaign, automotive supplier Continental Teves has renewed its contract for 2001 with Indy Car racing pioneer and automotive authority Lyn St. James, it was announced today. St. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 19 Leaders from all the major players in automotive telematics will meet in Detroit this May 15-16 to discuss revenue models, collaboration, strategic planning and the industry vision of the future of telematics at the EyeForAuto Telematics 2001 conference at Cobo Center on May 15 -16. http://www.eyeforau ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 19 Leaders from all the major players in automotive telematics will meet in Detroit this May 15-16 to discuss revenue models, collaboration, strategic planning and the industry vision of the future of telematics at the EyeForAuto Telematics 2001 conference at Cobo Center on May 15 -16. http://www.eyeforau ... Continue reading
SUMA Takes Equity Position in e-Power International
HOUSTON--Feb. 19, 2001--e-Power International Inc. (OTCBB:EPWI) announced today that it has entered into a long-term equity venture with SUMA Partners. SUMA will help identify new market opportunities for e-Power's location-based wireless offerings and provide ongoing consultation on rapid national and international ex ... Continue reading
SUMA Takes Equity Position in e-Power International
HOUSTON--Feb. 19, 2001--e-Power International Inc. (OTCBB:EPWI) announced today that it has entered into a long-term equity venture with SUMA Partners. SUMA will help identify new market opportunities for e-Power's location-based wireless offerings and provide ongoing consultation on rapid national and international ex ... Continue reading
The Corporate Library Helps DaimlerChrysler Services Keep Employees Up in Changing Times
DETROIT--Feb. 19, 2001--Keeping employees motivated is always a challenge, but one Michigan company has found a way to do it that is not only easy and inexpensive, but actually improves employees' skills at the same time. Working with The Corporate Library (TCL), a division of Talking Book World, DaimlerChrysler Servic ... Continue reading
The Corporate Library Helps DaimlerChrysler Services Keep Employees Up in Changing Times
DETROIT--Feb. 19, 2001--Keeping employees motivated is always a challenge, but one Michigan company has found a way to do it that is not only easy and inexpensive, but actually improves employees' skills at the same time. Working with The Corporate Library (TCL), a division of Talking Book World, DaimlerChrysler Servic ... Continue reading
Infineon Announces Global Sponsoring Program 2001 with a Focus on Sports
Technology Partnerships Strengthen Expertise in Automotive and Communications Solutions Infineon Technologies AG, one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, announced that it has undertaken a sponsorship campaign that reaches across a broad range of international sports. Infineon will sponsor events includ ... Continue reading
Infineon Announces Global Sponsoring Program 2001 with a Focus on Sports
Technology Partnerships Strengthen Expertise in Automotive and Communications Solutions Infineon Technologies AG, one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, announced that it has undertaken a sponsorship campaign that reaches across a broad range of international sports. Infineon will sponsor events includ ... Continue reading
Nexus Received a $1.5 Million Order From Eden Telecom
Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. announced the receipt of a US $1.5 million purchase order from Eden Telecom, Israel, for the supply of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) units. This is the seventh purchase order from Eden for end units and brings the total amount of units ordered by Eden to $6.7 million since the end of 19 ... Continue reading
Nexus Received a $1.5 Million Order From Eden Telecom
Nexus Telocation Systems Ltd. announced the receipt of a US $1.5 million purchase order from Eden Telecom, Israel, for the supply of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) units. This is the seventh purchase order from Eden for end units and brings the total amount of units ordered by Eden to $6.7 million since the end of 19 ... Continue reading
Polaris President Tom Tiller and NASCAR Legend Richard Petty And the Lemery's
-- AMERICA'S NEWEST MILLIONAIRE -- Polaris President and CEO Tom Tiller (left) and NASCAR legend Richard Petty (second left) present Eugene and Tina Lemery of Menominee, Mich. with $1 million outside Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 18, 2001. The Lemery's won the $1 million as part of Polaris' "Milliont ... Continue reading
Polaris President Tom Tiller and NASCAR Legend Richard Petty And the Lemery's
-- AMERICA'S NEWEST MILLIONAIRE -- Polaris President and CEO Tom Tiller (left) and NASCAR legend Richard Petty (second left) present Eugene and Tina Lemery of Menominee, Mich. with $1 million outside Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, February 18, 2001. The Lemery's won the $1 million as part of Polaris' "Milliont ... Continue reading
Statement from Johnny Benson On Dale Earnhardt's Death
"There is really nothing I can say right now. I found out about Dale after I got home (Cornelius,N.C) tonight. I'm very sad. NASCAR lost its greatest driver and probably the greatest driver it will ever have. My heart goes out to his family, his crew, his friends and his fans. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Response from Martinsville Speedway on Earnhardt's death
“It’s hard to put into words what the loss of Dale Earnhardt means. I feel without question he was the greatest driver we have ever had. At a time when the popularity of NASCAR has been rapidly growing across this country, we can thank Dale Earnhardt for a lot of that attention. The fan base he enjoyed is u ... Continue reading
ALMS: BMW Notes, Sebring Testing
BMW TEAM PTG M3 TESTS SUCCESFULLY AT AMERICAN LEMANS SERIES SPRING TRAINING In the inaugural “spring training” session held this weekend by the American LeMans Series, Tom Milner’s BMW Team PTG successfully completed a two-day tire test with one of its BMW M3s in preparation for the start of the 2001 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Post race quotes from Michael Waltrip, Daytona 500
Michael Waltrip, No. 15NAPA Chevrolet Monte Carlo – (Winner): “Wellit’s just unbelievable. I’d be 0 for463 if it weren’t for Dale (Earnhardt) Jr., man. He dreamed that he won theDaytona 500 man, and he did. I just gotto beat him to Victory Lane. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Statement from GM regarding Earnhardt death
"All of us at Chevrolet and General Motors are truly saddened by the passing of Dale Earnhardt. As we all know, Dale was more than just a legend. He was an individual respected by all who ever came in contact with him…family, friends, business associates and fellow competitors. Dale was also more than just a Mont ... Continue reading
NHRA: Official Statement from NHRA regarding Earnhardt death
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 18, 2001) - The entire NHRA family is saddened by the unfortunate tragedy that took place this afternoon in Daytona. Dale was an ambassador for all of motorsports and will be truly missed. The NHRA extends it thoughts and prayers to the Earnhardt family and the entire NASCAR community. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Kalitta, Force and W. Johnson All Winners at Firebird
CHANDLER, Ariz. - John Force scored his 93rd career Funny Car victory Sunday at the 17th annual Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals at Firebird Raceway, the second race of the NHRA's 50th anniversary season. Doug Kalitta and Warren Johnson also were winners of their respective categories at the $1.8 million race, the sec ... Continue reading
ASA: Clanton Wins ASARacing.com 300 at St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Fla. --Joey Clanton, the 2000 American Speed Association Rookie of the Year, took the lead on lap 121 and never relinquished it, dominating the ASA season opening race, the ASARacing.com 300 at St. Augustine Speedway on Saturday night. Clanton of Stockbridge (GA) passed race pole sitter Johnny Sauter dur ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co. Reports Q3 and The Nine Months Ended December 31, 2000
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the fiscal third quarter and the nine months ended December 31, 2000. Third Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2000 totaled 47.3 billion yen ($412 million), a decrease of 2 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg Coughlin ends weekend in round two
A total of 31 Pro Stock drivers and their teams battled over four qualifying sessions to be among the "quick sixteen" and have a chance to leave the winner of NHRA's most competitive professional class. The battle lines were drawn at the conclusion of the fourth and final qualifying session Saturday evening as the sun ... 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, or 63 cents per basic share, compared to net income of $44.5 million, or 57 cents per basic share in 1999, as restated to reflect the previously announced change in inventory accounting method. Total revenue ... Continue reading
Group 1 Posts Record Revenues, Earnings for 2000 Q4 and Full Year
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, reported record revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter of 2000 and the full year. Revenue growth in all segments and an increase in gross margin contributed to the record-setting performance. Highlights: - Revenues up 22% for Q4; o ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Reports Improved Fourth-Quarter Earnings
Spartan Motors, Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and the year ended Dec. 31, 2000. ... 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. Honda selected the southern California band, featuring San Diego- natives Mark Hoppus (bass/vocals), Tom DeLonge (guitar/vocals) and Travis Barker (drums), to power the first leg of the inaugural Civi ... Continue reading
Duraswitch Technology to Be Used By Delphi for Seat Switch Designs
Duraswitch Industries, Inc. technology will be utilized by Delphi Automotive Systems for the development of future over-the-road truck seat switches. This represents the first application of Duraswitch technology for the automotive industry. Delphi recently entered into an agreement with truck and bus seat manufacturer ... Continue reading
UFPT Announces Increase in 2000 Sales and Warns About Economic Outlook
UFP Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of packaging and specialty products, reported Fiscal 2000 results and issued a warning about business conditions in 2001. Sales for the year were $74.5 million, or 27% higher than 1999 sales of $58.8 million. Earnings per diluted share were $0.25 compared to $0.35 last year. Sales ... Continue reading
Elamex Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Elamex S.A. de C.V. announced results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2000. Sales of $40 million for the fourth quarter of 2000 decreased by $7.9 million (17%) compared to the fourth quarter 1999. Sales during the fourth quarter 1999 included sales from the divested EMS operation of $20 million, therefore, sale ... Continue reading
Dana Announces Supply Contract with Truck Medium-Duty Program
Dana Corporation's Spicer Driveshaft and Spicer Heavy Axle and Brake Group have been selected by International Truck and Engine Corporation to supply Spicer(R) Life(TM) driveshafts, Spicer steering shafts, Spicer steer axles, and Spicer drive axles as standard equipment on the new International 4000 Series medium-duty ... Continue reading
Standard Automotive Reports Revenues
STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION announced revenues of $32,106,000 for the third quarter ended December 31, 2000, a decrease of 22% from the comparable 1999 period. The decrease was primarily attributable to the downturn in the industries served by our Truck Body/Trailer Division. The effects of a weakening economy, inc ... Continue reading
Ingersoll-Rand's Club 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
Audi S4 Avant Wagon (2001) Review ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 8 YEAR 2001
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 8 YEAR 2001 ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Suburban 2WD (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Collectible Alfa Romeo Spider Roadsters
Alfa Romeo is a very old and prestigious company. These words were among the first spoken to an old friend who went to work for that Italian auto maker several decades ago as a factory field representative and troubleshooter. The speaker was an old-world Alfa employee who was interviewing my friend for the position. He ... Continue reading
Ford, Chevy, Dodge Trucks Ready For Battle
The NASCAR season of big-time racing is underway and as it has for the past half-dozen years, the Craftsman Truck series looks to be as hard fought as ever with relatively well-financed teams fielding pickups from Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Jaguar XJR (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Mazda Millenia S (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Mazda Millenia S (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Subaru Impreza WRX (2002) Review ... Continue reading
Subaru Legacy Outback H6-VDC Wagon (2001)
Subaru Legacy Outback H6-VDC Wagon (2001) Review ... Continue reading
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