CONTACT: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com ALEX ZANARDI UPDATE -- FEBRUARY 19, 2002 Enough of you have been asking how Alex is doing, of late, that we felt it was time to issue an update. Exactly five months to the day after his accident in Germany, Alex finished "the first and by far ... Continue reading
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"YOU HAVEN'T LIVED UNTIL YOU HAVE CRUISED" WE BUY CRUISES AT WHOLESALE PRICES AND PASS IT ON TO YOU AT GREAT DISCOUNTS. EASTER WEEKEND CRUISE SALES SPECIAL 3 Night Freeport and Nassau Lounge in the shade of a lazy palm on the welcoming beaches of Nassau. Lower your score and raise your spirits with guided golf excursio ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Announces Record Revenues With Sales Up 22.4% During the 1st Quarter Of 2002
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 19, 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), announces record revenues of $5,064,472 for the first quarter ending December 31, 2001. This represents a 22.4% increase c ... Continue reading
GOTEBORG, Sweden & PARIS--Feb. 19, 2002-- World's second largest truck manufacturer expands use of CATIA and ENOVIA solutions and PLM Services to realize substantial savings in product development time and costs Volvo, the world's second largest truck manufacturer, along with IBM and Dassault Systemes announced today t ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2001 Results
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 19, 2002--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced net sales for the fourth quarter of 2001 were $148,505,622, a decrease of 13 percent from the $171,291,035 reported in 2000. Net income was $2,332,154, a decrease of 48 percent compared to $4,460,463 in the prior year's fourth quarter. Net income per sh ... Continue reading
REMINDER/Auto Dealers Present SJ Police With Car Seats
-- WHAT: Presentation of 200 children's car seats to San Jose Police Department by Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association. These seats will be available to families in need. This event will serve to explain the February 23 Free Car Seat Inspection event conducted by the SJPD to provide safer conditions for children tr ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 19, 2002--Stratasys, Inc. today announced 150% growth in year-over-year earnings for 2001 and strong revenues for the year ended December 31, 2001. The company also just released a revolutionary desktop office 3D Printer that builds plastic prototype parts directly from CAD (Computer-aided-design) fil ... Continue reading
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Ceradyne, Inc. CEO Expects Strong Growth in 2002, Sees Increasing Strength in Primary Markets
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Feb. 19, 2002--Ceradyne, Inc. (Company) CEO Joel Moskowitz in a presentation today at the 14th Annual Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference, stated that he expects Ceradyne's shipments to increase in 2002 by as much as 30%-40% over 2001 levels. He attributed the projected growth to increasin ... Continue reading
Expanding Caliber Collision Centers Appoints Rick Angle as Quality Assurance Manager -- Texas
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 19, 2002--Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, has named Rick Angle as quality assurance manager, Texas. As quality assurance manager, Angle will be responsible for monitoring Caliber's standard operating practices ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Results for 2001 and Announces Increase in Dividends
ATLANTA--Feb. 19, 2002--Genuine Parts Company completed its 74th year of operations and reports sales and earnings for the year ended December 31, 2001. Sales in 2001 were $8.22 billion, a 2% decrease compared to 2000 sales of $8.37 billion. Net income excluding non-recurring items decreased 6% to $362 million, down fr ... Continue reading
High-End Motorcycle Manufacturer Selects Autodesk Inventor 3D Design Software Over Competition
Asset Caption: 3D rendering of a Big Dog Motorcycle part created in Autodesk Inventor 3D design software. Big Dog Motorcycles of Wichita, KS uses Autodesk Inventor software for the design and manufacture of its highly stylized custom motorcycles. Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & body ... Continue reading
REDMOND, Wash.--Feb. 19, 2002--Honeywell announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop a new air transport category aircraft radio with digitized voice, a data rate of 31.5 kilobits per second and the ability to share a radio frequency. The new radio will meet ... Continue reading
REDMOND, Wash.--Feb. 19, 2002--Honeywell announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop a new air transport category aircraft radio with digitized voice, a data rate of 31.5 kilobits per second and the ability to share a radio frequency. The new radio will meet ... Continue reading
I.D. Systems, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
HACKENSACK, N.J.--Feb. 19, 2002--I.D. Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative wireless asset management solutions, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2001. For the final quarter of the year, revenues were $311,000, up from $95,000 in the 2000 fourth quarter, an ... Continue reading
Modine Strengthens Relationship With DaimlerChrysler on the 2002 Dodge Ram
RACINE, Wis.--Feb. 19, 2002--Modine Manufacturing Company has announced that they have been selected by DaimlerChrysler to supply the radiator module for the 2002 Dodge Ram. Modine has been supplying transmission oil coolers for the Dodge Ram platform since 1994, and now the content on the vehicle has been expanded to ... Continue reading
-- Autodesk Inc. , the world's leading design software and digital content company, has announced that Big Dog Motorcycles selected Autodesk Inventor software for the design and manufacture of its highly stylized custom motorcycles. Big Dog selected Autodesk Inventor over SolidWorks 3D design software for its ability t ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Annual Meeting Date
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 19, 2002--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular $.06 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid April 1, 2002, to shareholders of record as of March 8, 2002. The Board also announced the Company's annual meeting will be held Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 9 a.m. Ea ... Continue reading
New York City's Transit Authority Uses Engelhard Technology to Clean Diesel Buses
ISELIN, N.J.--Feb. 19, 2002--Almost 700 diesel-powered buses will be cruising New York City's streets more cleanly thanks in part to emission control technology from Engelhard Corporation. The buses, including 190 new and 500 existing vehicles, will emit almost no black smoke. Engelhard's DPX(TM) catalytic particulate ... Continue reading
Paradigm's Destinator -TM- Offered as a High-End Navigation Accessory by Automotive Dealers
TORONTO--Feb. 19, 2002--Eduardo Guendelman, President and C.E.O. of Paradigm Advanced Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PRAV), today announced that PowerLOC Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradigm, has expanded its Destinator(TM) sales channels to include automotive dealers. GPS & MORE LTD. (www.gpsmore.com), ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Feb. 19, 2002-- Mapping Customer Paths Across Multiple Sites Helps Site Owners Predict Which Consumers Are Likely To Buy And When Carmakers, dealers, and independent auto sites collectively invest more than $1 billion each year trying to turn online auto shoppers into buyers. However, most auto site o ... Continue reading
Roto-Rooter Franchisee Association Adds FleetBoss to Endorsed Vendor List
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 19, 2002--FleetBoss Global Positioning Solutions, Inc., the leading developer and distributor of GPS-based fleet management systems, today announced it has become an Endorsed Vendor for the Roto-Rooter Franchisee Association (RRFA) headquartered in Carson City, Nev. Under the terms of the Endorsed V ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, British Columbia--Feb. 19, 2002-- SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, will be participating at the Tire Technology Expo 2002 in Hamburg, Germany, February 20-22. The Company will be exhibiting its existing products for passenger cars and a future ... Continue reading
Sypris Solutions Awarded Contracts With Visteon
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Feb. 19, 2002--Sypris Solutions, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Sypris Technologies, Inc. ("Sypris Technologies"), has been awarded contracts valued at approximately $100 million to supply Visteon Corporation ("Visteon") with light axles. The value of these contracts is based on current volu ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Feb. 19, 2002-- Mapping Customer Paths Across Multiple Sites Helps Site Owners Predict Which Consumers Are Likely To Buy And When Carmakers, dealers, and independent auto sites collectively invest more than $1 billion each year trying to turn online auto shoppers into buyers. However, most auto site o ... Continue reading
United Capital Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and 2001 Results
GREAT NECK, N.Y.--Feb. 19, 2002--United Capital Corp. (ASE:AFP) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2001 (see Table attached). Total revenues for the year were $61,596,000 versus $62,332,000 during 2000. Operating income during this period was $13,626,000 versus $14,255,000 in 2000 ... Continue reading
2/20 "Inside Racing" radio show guest lineup
“Inside Racing” Live From Indianapolis The Newest, Most Comprehensive Racing Radio Show Covering The Entire World Of Motorsports… Live from the Capital Of Motor Racing - Indianapolis GUESTS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th INCLUDE: ANTHONY LAZZARO, LAURENT REDON, ERIC BACHELART & JON HERB NOTE: Special time for radio ... Continue reading
-- NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE PACE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2002 METROPOLITAN CLUB OF CHICAGO 1:00 P.M. I. Overview of Pace Operations II. ... Continue reading
MONTERREY, Mexico--Feb. 19, 2002--Grupo IMSA, S.A. de C.V. today announced results for the fourth quarter of 2001. Unless otherwise stated, all figures are presented in millions of Dec. 31, 2001 pesos (Ps), or in millions of nominal US dollars(a) (US$). Fourth Quarter 2001 Highlights -- Fourth quarter revenues in nomin ... Continue reading
Harman International Announces Completion of $300,000,000 Private Placement of Notes Due 2007
WASHINGTON--Feb. 19, 2002--Harman International Industries, Incorporated today announced the completion of a private placement of $300,000,000 of its 7-1/8% Notes Due 2007. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of Harman International. Harman International will use the proceeds from the private placement principal ... Continue reading
POTOMAC, Md.--Feb. 19, 2002--Today the Hart/IRI Downstream Energy Group and the Clean Fuels Clearinghouse(SM) announce the formation of a key strategic alliance. The alliance is designed to uniquely serve the refining and motor fuel industry, delivering to clients the access to markets and the services necessary for th ... Continue reading
Forbes: Ford Looks To Family For New Pitchman
New York, Forbes.com published the following story. The media use words like affable and convincing to describe him. He is a champion of both his white- and blue-collar employees. Even environmentalists love him. Ford Motor is now hoping family scion-turned-chief executive William C. Ford Jr. ... Continue reading
Ford Confirms Production of GT40 Concept Car, Unveils Ad Campaign
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 19-- Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO Bill Ford delivered the news that car enthusiasts around the world have been waiting for: Ford will build the GT40 to help celebrate the automaker's 100th anniversary in 2003. Ford made the announcement to employees at the company's world headquarters. The ... Continue reading
Ford To Build GT-40, To Try And Polish The Blue Oval
In a surprise announcement just a short while ago, Ford announced that they will build the new version of the GT-40, which was such a hit at the Detroit Auto Show. The original car dominated LeMans endurance races back in the mid 1960's. The announcement came during a Pep Rally like meeting held at Ford's Dearborn head ... Continue reading
Ford: Yeah Yeah That's It ...Lets use Da Boss In da Commercials
The WSJ said that the Ford Motor Co. will air a series of television commercials featuring William Clay Ford Jr., the company's chairman and chief executive and a member of its founding family, in an effort to restore the automaker's battered public image. The campaign comes as the No. 2 automaker is trying to overcome ... Continue reading
Face Lift For India's Petrol Stations
NEW DELHI, Feb 19 Reuters is reporting that India's state-run oil retailers are polishing up petrol stations and sharpening market guile weeks before they lose exclusive control over the lucrative retail market for gasoline and diesel. Once-shabby petrol stations are now gleaming with bright neon lights, digital dispen ... Continue reading
Pedal Adjusters Could Give Ford More Legal Troubles -Trial Begins In Louisville KY
February 18, 2002 Washington DC, Nedra Picker of The Associated Press reported that in just three years, power adjusters for the gas and brake pedals have become Ford Motor Co.'s best-selling optional feature. Ford markets the item as a convenience that allows drivers to sit farther from the steering wheel while still ... Continue reading
Nissan And NTT Form CarWings A Leap Ahead In Mobile Multi-Media
TOKYO, Feb 19 Reuters reported that Japan's third-largest automaker, Nissan Motor Co and mobile telecoms giant NTT DoCoMo Inc said on Tuesday they were teaming up to develop multimedia services for cars. The move greatly boosts Nissan's potential in offering "telematics" or net-based car information and entertainment s ... Continue reading
VW Gets a Chance to Woo Investors
WOLFSBURG, Germany ,Madeline Chambers, European Auto Correspondent for Reuters reports that It may look from the outside as if 60 years have passed Volkswagen AG by, but a new driver is poised to take the wheel of Europe's biggest car maker and investors are hoping to be offered more than just a backseat ride In April ... Continue reading
Speedwise Enables New Booster Service For Orange France
CANNES, FRANCE; RA'ANANA, ISRAEL; and LONDON--(INTERNET WIRE)--Feb 19, 2002 -- 3GSM CONGRESS -- The new Booster service will allow Orange France (owned by Orange S.A. -- LSE: OGE) to provide its customers with accelerated mobile multimedia services and is being enabled by Speedwise Accellence(TM), the market leading wi ... Continue reading
First-Ever Consumer Models of the Segway Human Transporter To Be Auctioned Online Beginning Today
MANCHESTER, N.H. and SEATTLE, Feb. 19 Segway LLC and Amazon.com today announced that three limited-edition Segway(TM) Human Transporters (HT), the first self-balancing, electric-powered personal transportation machines, will be available for auction beginning today exclusively at Amazon.com (go to www.amazon.com and se ... Continue reading
Going to War Over Fuel Economy, Chrysler Gives in on Jeep Transmissions
DETROIT, Feb. 19 -- Federal fuel economy standards haven't seen an increase in well over a decade, but with growing concerns about imported oil, as well as CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, Washington lawmakers are looking at new proposals that could force sharp increases in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard. Det ... Continue reading
NHRA: Phoenix could be last hurrah for Lampus
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Phoenix could be last hurrah for Lampus PHOENIX (Feb. 18) – Top Fuel driver Don Lampus rides a roller coaster of emotions into Firebird International Raceway for this weekend’s 18th annual Checker-Schuck’s-Kragen Nationals. The high of a No. 6 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Phoenix return has Russell revved up
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Phoenix return has Russell revved up PHOENIX (Feb. 18) – Nothing puts a smile on a professional drag racer’s face quicker than a return trip to the place where he registered the best quarter-mile passes of his life. That’s precisely why reignin ... Continue reading
PLANO, Texas--Feb. 18, 2002-- Microtune's wireless solution enables cordless phone users to share both voice and data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Microtune(TM), Inc. today announced that Memcorp Inc., the company that produces the Memorex brand of consumer electronics, has achieved Bluetooth(TM) 1.1 certificat ... Continue reading
-- Nissan presented a local shelter for at-risk youth with the keys to a Quest minivan to help transport homeless and runaway teens aged 13-20 from the streets of Los Angeles to safety. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?5137. This multimedia news story is fo ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Gill Prepares to Defend His Title Once Again at USA International Three-time Hooters ProCup Series Champion Looks for Fourth Win in a Row at Track Fayetteville, GA (February 18, 2002) - The 2002 season for the U ... Continue reading
Baja Champion Tim Staab Condition Update
2/18/02 For Immediate Release Torrance, CA -- Honda Baja Champion Tim Staab continues to show signs of improvement after suffering a head injury at the Las Vegas 200 in December. Since being brought out of a medically induced coma in January, Tim has slowly been recovering. "He's awake all day and interacting with fami ... Continue reading
Thomas Pacconi Classics Daytona Recap
Contact: John McDonnell Thomas Pacconi Classics, Inc. (610) 738-7213 Thomas Pacconi Classics Makes its NASCAR Busch Series Debut Rookie Driver Shane Hmiel Turns Heads in Opener With Top-5 Finish in GNC LiveWell 300 at Daytona PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2002) -- Thomas Pacconi Classics, Inc. (TPC) has entered th ... Continue reading
JANI-KING BECOMES NASCAR SLM TITLE SPONSOR
JANI-KING BECOMES TITLE SPONSOR OF IRWINDALE NASCAR SUPER LATE MODELS Irwindale, Calif. - - (February 20, 2002) Irwindale Speedway today announced that Jani-King, the world's leading commercial cleaning franchise company, has become the 2002 series sponsor for Irwindale's top weekly NASCAR racing series, the Super Late ... Continue reading
Riley & Scott Reveals Mark XI for Rolex Series Daytona Prototypes Class
Riley & Scott Reveals Mark XI for Rolex Series Daytona Prototypes Class DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 18, 2002) -- World renowned sports car manufacturer Riley & Scott Racing LLC revealed its new Mk XI, designed to compete in the Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototypes class in 2003. Riley & Scott Vice President Bil ... Continue reading
FORD MOTOR COMPANY BACKS THE BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW
BRENTWOOD, February, 2002 - Ford Motor Company Limited, the biggest exhibitor at this year's British International Motor Show, has given its unqualified backing to the Birmingham event. Ford, alongside the company's Premier Automotive Group brands; Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo together with Mazda will hav ... Continue reading
69 Is Unlucky For Turin Auto Show
TURIN, Italy AP reported that the organizers canceled the 69th Turin International Auto Show on Monday, saying almost all major carmakers operating in Italy were not participating this year due to tough market conditions. The 2002 show titled ``AuTOnext`` had been scheduled to run from April 25 until May 5, and aimed t ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, CA, February 13, 2002 – Ford Motor Company extended its California sales leadership for the sixth consecutive year, led by Ford Division, the state's best-selling brand of cars and trucks combined for the 19th year in a row. 2001 proved to be Ford Motor Company's and Ford Division's second-best year ev ... Continue reading
NEW YORK – The designers of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird created an instant classic with the reintroduction of this American automotive icon, and if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, America’s top fashion designers have paid quite a compliment to this everlasting piece of American motoring history. ... Continue reading
Cummins Adds New Business Unit
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 18, 2002--Cummins Inc. today announced the formation of the International Distributor Business Unit. This is the fourth business unit for Cummins, joining the Power Generation Business, Engine Business, and Filtration Business. The International Distributor Business consists of 17 wholly-owned and ... Continue reading
Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., Named to Alcoa's Board
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 18, 2002--Alcoa announced today that Carlos Ghosn, 47, president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has been elected to Alcoa's board of directors. There are now 11 directors on Alcoa's board. In making the announcement, Alcoa Chairman Alain Belda said, "Mr. Ghosn adds to Alcoa's bo ... Continue reading
3M Automotive Brings Revolutionary Lextra Fiber Graphics to Automotive
ST. PAUL, Minn.--Feb. 18, 2002--3M Automotive recently signed a global supply and marketing agreement that makes 3M the exclusive source of supply to the automotive industry for revolutionary Lextra Fiber Graphics. Lextra fiber graphics are manufactured using the world's first direct, electrostatic, flock heat-transfer ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Present SJ Police With Car Seats
-- WHAT: Presentation of 200 children's car seats to San Jose Police Department by Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association. These seats will be available to families in need. This event will serve to explain the February 23 Free Car Seat Inspection event conducted by the SJPD to provide safer conditions for children tr ... Continue reading
Automakers Use New Breed of Technology to Stay Profitable
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 18, 2002--Engineous Software Inc., a finalist in the 2002 Automotive PACE Awards for its integration, automation, and design improvement software iSIGHT and related strategic services, announced today that it will host an Executive Seminar to communicate with Suppliers how automakers are implementing ... Continue reading
Charles G. Schroeder Acquires Dayton Wheel Products, Inc.
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- Dayton Wheel Products, Inc., manufacturer and restorer of high quality wire wheels, today announced its acquisition by automotive enthusiast Charles G. Schroeder. The company, which employs 43 people, has retained all current employees and expects employment will grow as new product and marketi ... Continue reading
EASTERN FOODS®, Inc. Announces Drivers for 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Southern Division ATLANTA, GA February 18th, 2002...Eastern Foods, Inc. announces the signing of two new drivers to represent their brands during the 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Southern Division. Eastern Foods, a Series Sponsor, will compe ... Continue reading
M2 Launches Collision University- Crash Bang!
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Feb. 18, 2002--M2 Collision Care Centers is pleased to announce the launch of the M2 Online University. This venue now makes computer based training available system wide throughout M2's 31 facilities spread across California. "We are keenly aware how important effective training is to meet the ne ... Continue reading
Oh Yeah- "A Real Confidence Builder" By Ford To Lincoln/Mercury Dealers And Fans
Automotove News reported today that Ford Motor Company, at a Las Vegas L/M Dealer meeting , said that they will support the struggling Mercury brand. Ford Motor executives, including Chairman Bill Ford, told 1,500 Lincoln Mercury dealers gathered in Las Vegas that” the automaker stands behind the revival of the t ... Continue reading
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