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Tuesday, February 20, 2001

SCCA: Realtime Racing Reveals 2001 Plans

SCCA: Realtime Racing Reveals 2001 Plans

RealTime Racing has announced its 2001 SCCA Pro Racing Speedvision World Challenge GT and Touring Car plans. Some new faces and the return of the Acura NSX are on tap for the team which has won six Drivers' Championships in the last six years, including five of the last six in Touring Car. Defending his 2000 Speedvisio ... Continue reading

TACH SPECIAL: The Earnhardt Tragedy Aftermath

TACH SPECIAL: The Earnhardt Tragedy Aftermath

The press conference held yesterday by NASCAR did nothing to reveal what direction the sanctioning body will take on the issue of the HANS (Head and Neck Support) unit. The lack of candor and waffling on the device should enrage every race fan on earth. When will you guys admit that you have been "asleep at the wheel" ... Continue reading

New Records for Aston Martin - The 4000th Aston Martin DB7

New Records for Aston Martin - The 4000th Aston Martin DB7

MAHWAH, N.J., Feb. 19 The Aston Martin DB7 has strengthened its position still further as the most successful model ever to be produced by Aston Martin. Production of the 4000th DB7 on February 16 -- a Galloway Green Vantage Coupe moves total DB7 production ahead of the combined total achievement of the DB4, DB5 (James ... Continue reading

AMA Board corporate members re-elected, added

AMA Board corporate members re-elected, added

AMA Board corporate members re-elected, added PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Two longtime corporate members of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Board of Trustees were re-elected, and a new member was added, at the Association's annual corporate membership meeting, held Feb. 17 in Indianapolis. Six of the 12 seats on ... Continue reading

AP Technoglass Acquires License From Research Frontiers to Manufacture and Supply Variable Light Transmission Sunroof Glass

AP Technoglass Acquires License From Research Frontiers to Manufacture and Supply Variable Light Transmission Sunroof Glass

WOODBURY, N.Y. & FLORENCE, Ky.--Feb. 20, 2001--Research Frontiers Incorporated , the developer and licensor of fast-responding SPD light-control technology, and AP Technoglass, North America's leading sunroof glass producer and a subsidiary of Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. of Japan, announced today that AP Technoglass has acqui ... Continue reading

Coming this year to Daytona Bike Week: AMA/Will Stoner Swapmeet

Coming this year to Daytona Bike Week: AMA/Will Stoner Swapmeet

A01012 February 20, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Will Stoner Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1921 Coming this year to Daytona Bike Week: AMA/Will Stoner Swapmeet PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A new version of the popular AMA/Will Stoner Swapmeet will come to the "Birthplace of Speed"?Daytona International Speedway? ... Continue reading

Cooper Names Evans Director, Community Affairs

Cooper Names Evans Director, Community Affairs

HOUSTON, Feb. 20 Jennifer L. Evans has been appointed Director, Community Affairs for Cooper Industries, Inc. . In this position, she is responsible for directing the Company's community relations programs and serves as secretary of the Cooper Industries Foundation. She continues to report to Vicki Guennewig, vice pres ... Continue reading

Covisint Director to Speak at SAE 2001 World Congress Sneak Preview Sunday, March 4

Covisint Director to Speak at SAE 2001 World Congress Sneak Preview Sunday, March 4

WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 20 Peter A. Weiss, Director, DaimlerChrysler B2B Exchange Activities for the coordination of Covisint related activities, will be the keynote speaker at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) 2001 World Congress Sneak Preview at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 4 in Michigan Hall, Cobo Cente ... Continue reading

Cummins Appoints Rose Vice President - General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary

Cummins Appoints Rose Vice President - General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 20, 2001--Cummins Inc. announced today the appointment of Marya Mernitz Rose as Vice President - General Counsel. She will also continue to serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary for Cummins. Rose, 38, joined the Company in 1997 as Corporate Counsel, and was named Corporate Counsel and Director - P ... Continue reading

GM and Chrysler Slug it Out. Mitsubishi Mounts Big Recall. Chrysler Projects Profit. The Facts on Firestone. And a Tribute to Dale Earnhardt. That and More in This Week's Edition of TheCarConnection.com.

GM and Chrysler Slug it Out. Mitsubishi Mounts Big Recall. Chrysler Projects Profit. The Facts on Firestone. And a Tribute to Dale Earnhardt. That and More in This Week's Edition of TheCarConnection.com.

DETROIT, Feb. 20 Two of the world's largest automakers are slugging it out in federal court-over a grille. It may sound a little petty, but the battle could determine the future of both Jeep and Hummer. TheCarConnection.com has the story. This week's edition of TCC also has a special report and tribute to one of the gr ... Continue reading

Guide Corp. to Spotlight Virtual Prototyping at SAE 2001 World Congress

Guide Corp. to Spotlight Virtual Prototyping at SAE 2001 World Congress

PENDLETON, Ind.--Feb. 20, 2001--Virtual prototyping is one of many advantages available to vehicle manufacturers through Guide Corp.'s FastForward(SM) suite of proprietary computer-aided design tools. Guide Corp., North America's leading supplier of exterior automotive lighting systems, will provide an inside look at t ... Continue reading

'Jaguar's Tribute to Style' to Paint Rodeo Drive Red on Sunday, March 18, 2001

'Jaguar's Tribute to Style' to Paint Rodeo Drive Red on Sunday, March 18, 2001

Star-Studded Benefit Will Feature North American Preview Of All-New Jaguar X-Type BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 20 Catherine Zeta-Jones has just been named as a host of Jaguar's Tribute to Style, the fourth installment of the illustrious "Tribute to Style" series. She will be accompanied by co-hosts Elizabeth Hurley, Sam ... Continue reading

Joseph Chao Joins DaimlerChrysler Corporation as Vice President - Platform Advance Manufacturing Engineering

Joseph Chao Joins DaimlerChrysler Corporation as Vice President - Platform Advance Manufacturing Engineering

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 20 The Chrysler Group announced today that Joseph L. Chao has been appointed Vice President - Platform Advance Manufacturing Engineering, reporting to Frank J. Ewasyshyn, Senior Vice President - Advance Manufacturing Engineering & General Manager - Minivan Operations. Chao joins DaimlerChrysle ... Continue reading

Polaris Industries Unveils Cleaner, Quieter Four-Stroke Snowmobile

Polaris Industries Unveils Cleaner, Quieter Four-Stroke Snowmobile

ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 20, 2001-- World's Largest Snowmobile Manufacturer Designs More Environmentally-Friendly Snowmobile Engine Today at its international snowmobile dealer convention in Orlando, Polaris Industries introduced a new, more environmentally friendly snowmobile featuring a four-stroke engine designed specifi ... Continue reading

Reminder Notice: Media Advisory - Collins & Aikman to Announce Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year Earnings

Reminder Notice: Media Advisory - Collins & Aikman to Announce Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year Earnings

--Feb. 20, 2001-- WHAT: Collins & Aikman fourth quarter and calendar year earnings conference call and webcast. WHEN: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 10 a.m. ET Those interested in hearing the earnings announcement should call (973) 628-9554, verbal password CA121, or access the web cast via the Company's web site at w ... Continue reading

Thrifty and SpeechWorks Bring Speech Recognition to 1-800-Thrifty

Thrifty and SpeechWorks Bring Speech Recognition to 1-800-Thrifty

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 20 Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , with SpeechWorks International, Inc. , a leader in the telephony-based speech industry, today launched the industry's first use of interactive speech recognition to assist customers in shopping car rental rates. Available ... Continue reading

Vecta Software Corporation's North American Support Service Goes Live

Vecta Software Corporation's North American Support Service Goes Live

DALLAS--Feb. 20, 2001--Vecta Software Corporation Inc. announced today the opening of its North American Customer Support Center. This new service allows Vecta customers in the United States and Canada live access to professionally trained technicians who can answer questions about the company's VECTA(TM) Marketing sof ... Continue reading

AMA Tours offers eight great reasons to ride

AMA Tours offers eight great reasons to ride

A01013 February 20, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Frank Covucci Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1921 AMA Tours offers eight great reasons to ride PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA Tours has continued to expand its lineup of professional, organized motorcycle tours for the 2001 season. Since 1987, AMA Tours has devel ... Continue reading

Jim Schroer Joins Chrysler Group as Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing

Jim Schroer Joins Chrysler Group as Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing

* Gary Dilts is Senior Vice President, Sales and Field Service * George Murphy is Senior Vice President, Global Brand Marketing * Dieter Zetsche: "Together with our strong Chrysler Group Sales and Marketing team, these leaders will further ensure the success of our Turnaround Plan." AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 20 Chrysle ... Continue reading

Amerigon to Present at the 13th Annual Roth Capital Growth Conference

Amerigon to Present at the 13th Annual Roth Capital Growth Conference

IRWINDALE, Calif., Feb. 20 Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it will be presenting at the 13th Annual Roth Capital Growth Conference on Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 10:30 AM PST. Amerigon's presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and those interested may listen to the live web cast of the pres ... Continue reading

Atlanta Gets First Look at All-New Land Rover Freelander During 2001 Atlanta International Auto Show

Atlanta Gets First Look at All-New Land Rover Freelander During 2001 Atlanta International Auto Show

All-New Freelander, Along With 2001 Range Rover And Discovery Series II Models, is on Display Through March 11 ATLANTA, Feb. 20 Attendees of the 2001 Atlanta International Auto Show, which opens to the public March 7, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Freelander, a small, premium Land Rover sport-utili ... Continue reading

AutoZone Announces Second Quarter Conference Call

AutoZone Announces Second Quarter Conference Call

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 20 AutoZone, Inc. , will release final results for the second quarter ended February 10, 2001, after market close on Tuesday, February 27, 2001. Steve Odland, chairman and chief executive officer, will host a one hour conference call beginning at 4 p.m. (CST) to discuss the results of the quarter. ... Continue reading

Ceradyne Inc. CEO Cites R&D, Product Diversification for Consistent Growth, Strong Results

Ceradyne Inc. CEO Cites R&D, Product Diversification for Consistent Growth, Strong Results

COSTA MESA, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2001--Ceradyne Inc. CEO Joel Moskowitz, in a presentation today at the 13th Annual Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference, cited Ceradyne's continuing commitment to research and development and long-term product diversification for its consistent growth and strong operating and net r ... Continue reading

Cotelligent Completes Complex Human Resource Technology Implementation For Tower Automotive, Inc.

Cotelligent Completes Complex Human Resource Technology Implementation For Tower Automotive, Inc.

Automotive Production Company Partners With Cotelligent to Employ PeopleSoft Technology SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20 Cotelligent , a leading provider of end-to-end information technology (IT) solutions, today announced that it has completed a large and complex implementation of PeopleSoft Human Resource Management Systems (H ... Continue reading

Denison International Ends Year with Solid Performance; Q4 Net Income and EPS More than Doubled

Denison International Ends Year with Solid Performance; Q4 Net Income and EPS More than Doubled

MARYSVILLE, Ohio--Feb. 20, 2001--Denison International plc today reported solid results for its fourth quarter and year ended ended December 31, 2000. The Company reports results both pre and post the Riva Calzoni Oleodinamica S.p.A. ("Calzoni") acquisition, which was completed in April 2000. Quarterly Results For the ... Continue reading

Denver Gets First Look at All-New Land Rover Freelander During 2001 Denver Auto Show

Denver Gets First Look at All-New Land Rover Freelander During 2001 Denver Auto Show

All-New Freelander, Along With 2001 Range Rover And Discovery Series II Models, Is on Display Through March 11 DENVER, Feb. 20 Attendees of the 2001 Denver Auto Show, which opens to the public March 7, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Freelander, a small, premium Land Rover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) ... Continue reading

FAMILY AND SPONSOR TRACK SESSION AT SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCED

FAMILY AND SPONSOR TRACK SESSION AT SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCED

SPECIAL "FAMILY & SPONSOR DAY" TRACK SESSION SET FOR MARCH 3 AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY Irwindale, Calif. - - Irwindale Speedway has announced that a special "Family & Sponsor Day" track test session will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 10 am to 9 pm for the express purpose of welcoming racer's family members and sponsors ... Continue reading

Kansas City, Mo. Gets First Look at All-New Land Rover Freelander During 2001 Greater Kansas City International Auto Show

Kansas City, Mo. Gets First Look at All-New Land Rover Freelander During 2001 Greater Kansas City International Auto Show

All-New Freelander, Along With 2001 Range Rover And Discovery Series II Models, is on Display Through March 11 KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 20 Attendees of the 2001 Greater Kansas City International Auto Show, which opens to the public March 7, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Freelander, a small, premium L ... Continue reading

Now on automotivenews.com: The Webcast of the Automotive News Marketer Marketing and Media Panel at the 2001 Automotive News World Congress

Now on automotivenews.com: The Webcast of the Automotive News Marketer Marketing and Media Panel at the 2001 Automotive News World Congress

DETROIT, Feb. 20 Automotive News Marketer is proud to present the Webcast of the Marketing and Media Panel from the 2001 Automotive News World Congress, the world's leading automotive conference. The Webcast is sponsored by PTC and is now available for viewing on http://www.automotivenews.com . The Web site, http://www ... Continue reading

Allied Automotive Group Announces Change

Allied Automotive Group Announces Change

DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 20 Allied Holdings, Inc. today announced that William (Bill) R. Burgess, president of its Allied Automotive Group, Inc. unit, has left the company, effective immediately. Robert J. Rutland, Chairman and CEO of Allied Holdings, said, "We have a strong management team remaining in place at Allied Autom ... Continue reading

Allied Automotive Group Announces Change

Allied Automotive Group Announces Change

DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 20 Allied Holdings, Inc. today announced that William (Bill) R. Burgess, president of its Allied Automotive Group, Inc. unit, has left the company, effective immediately. Robert J. Rutland, Chairman and CEO of Allied Holdings, said, "We have a strong management team remaining in place at Allied Autom ... Continue reading

Arel Further Penetrates the Asia-Pacific Region With its Satellite-Based Distance Learning System

Arel Further Penetrates the Asia-Pacific Region With its Satellite-Based Distance Learning System

YAVNE, Israel--Feb. 20, 2001--Arel Communications and Software Ltd. Eduspa to Introduce Live Instructor-Led Courses to Adult Educational Facilities Throughout South Korea Arel Communications and Software Ltd. , the world's leading provider of Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) solutions, announced today the successful ... Continue reading

Arel Further Penetrates the Asia-Pacific Region With its Satellite-Based Distance Learning System

Arel Further Penetrates the Asia-Pacific Region With its Satellite-Based Distance Learning System

YAVNE, Israel--Feb. 20, 2001--Arel Communications and Software Ltd. Eduspa to Introduce Live Instructor-Led Courses to Adult Educational Facilities Throughout South Korea Arel Communications and Software Ltd. , the world's leading provider of Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) solutions, announced today the successful ... Continue reading

Fidelity Holdings Provides Update On Share Buy Back; Company Has Repurchased More Than 900,000 Shares Since May 2000

Fidelity Holdings Provides Update On Share Buy Back; Company Has Repurchased More Than 900,000 Shares Since May 2000

KEW GARDENS, N.Y.--Feb. 20, 2001--Fidelity Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has repurchased more than 900,000 shares of its common stock since May 11, 2000, when the Company stated its intention to buy back up to one million of its shares under a stock repurchase plan. The Company believes that at current prices, ... Continue reading

Fidelity Holdings Provides Update On Share Buy Back; Company Has Repurchased More Than 900,000 Shares Since May 2000

Fidelity Holdings Provides Update On Share Buy Back; Company Has Repurchased More Than 900,000 Shares Since May 2000

KEW GARDENS, N.Y.--Feb. 20, 2001--Fidelity Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has repurchased more than 900,000 shares of its common stock since May 11, 2000, when the Company stated its intention to buy back up to one million of its shares under a stock repurchase plan. The Company believes that at current prices, ... Continue reading

Getrag and Ford: Working Together on Transmissions - just-auto.com Reports

Getrag and Ford: Working Together on Transmissions - just-auto.com Reports

LONDON, Feb. 20 http://www.just-auto.com -- After 12 months of preparation, the joint venture between Getrag* and Ford that began at the beginning of the month means there will be great change in the transmissions arena. The report at http://just-auto.com/features_detail.asp?art=444 says that the Getrag Ford Transmissi ... Continue reading

Getrag and Ford: Working Together on Transmissions - just-auto.com Reports

Getrag and Ford: Working Together on Transmissions - just-auto.com Reports

LONDON, Feb. 20 http://www.just-auto.com -- After 12 months of preparation, the joint venture between Getrag* and Ford that began at the beginning of the month means there will be great change in the transmissions arena. The report at http://just-auto.com/features_detail.asp?art=444 says that the Getrag Ford Transmissi ... Continue reading

Lawson Products Announces First Phase of Acquisition

Lawson Products Announces First Phase of Acquisition

DES PLAINES, Ill., Feb. 20 Lawson Products, Inc. announced Monday, February 19th that it has begun the initial phase of its previously announced acquisition of the North American Industrial Products and Kent Automotive Divisions of Premier Farnell plc . Effective immediately, the approximately 400 person sales force of ... Continue reading

Lawson Products Announces First Phase of Acquisition

Lawson Products Announces First Phase of Acquisition

DES PLAINES, Ill., Feb. 20 Lawson Products, Inc. announced Monday, February 19th that it has begun the initial phase of its previously announced acquisition of the North American Industrial Products and Kent Automotive Divisions of Premier Farnell plc . Effective immediately, the approximately 400 person sales force of ... Continue reading

Lynx - Driver Announcement

Lynx - Driver Announcement

A New Star Joins The Constellation "Well done is quickly done" - Caesar Agustus Lynx Racing, one of the most unique and successful driver development programs in motorsports, today announced its driver lineup for the 2001 season -- including two returning rising stars and an intriguing new addition. Second-year Lynx dr ... Continue reading

Lynx - Driver Announcement

Lynx - Driver Announcement

A New Star Joins The Constellation "Well done is quickly done" - Caesar Agustus Lynx Racing, one of the most unique and successful driver development programs in motorsports, today announced its driver lineup for the 2001 season -- including two returning rising stars and an intriguing new addition. Second-year Lynx dr ... Continue reading

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Names Douglas S. Boyle President of Lubricants

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Names Douglas S. Boyle President of Lubricants

HOUSTON, Feb. 20 Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced today that Douglas S. Boyle has been appointed president of lubricants. He will report directly to James J. Postl, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company president and chief executive officer. As president of lubricants, Boyle will have responsibility for profitably growi ... Continue reading

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Names Douglas S. Boyle President of Lubricants

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Names Douglas S. Boyle President of Lubricants

HOUSTON, Feb. 20 Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced today that Douglas S. Boyle has been appointed president of lubricants. He will report directly to James J. Postl, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company president and chief executive officer. As president of lubricants, Boyle will have responsibility for profitably growi ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter / Year End Results and Conference Call

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter / Year End Results and Conference Call

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20 Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2000 4th quarter and year end financial results on Monday, February 26, 2001 at 4:30 P.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter / Year End Results and Conference Call

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter / Year End Results and Conference Call

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20 Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2000 4th quarter and year end financial results on Monday, February 26, 2001 at 4:30 P.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of ... Continue reading

Stratasys Introduces Insight Preprocessing Software for FDM Rapid Prototyping Systems

Stratasys Introduces Insight Preprocessing Software for FDM Rapid Prototyping Systems

MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 20, 2001--Rapid Prototyping systems maker, Stratasys, , today introduced Insight,(TM) its new preprocessing software. Insight increases rapid-prototyping-machine build speed and improves design engineers' control and efficiency. The software will enhance performance of fused deposition modeling (FDM(R ... Continue reading

Stratasys Introduces Insight Preprocessing Software for FDM Rapid Prototyping Systems

Stratasys Introduces Insight Preprocessing Software for FDM Rapid Prototyping Systems

MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 20, 2001--Rapid Prototyping systems maker, Stratasys, , today introduced Insight,(TM) its new preprocessing software. Insight increases rapid-prototyping-machine build speed and improves design engineers' control and efficiency. The software will enhance performance of fused deposition modeling (FDM(R ... Continue reading

The Cobalt Group and Houston Chronicle Launch ChronicleCars.com

The Cobalt Group and Houston Chronicle Launch ChronicleCars.com

SEATTLE--Feb. 20, 2001-- ChronicleCars.com provides car buying information for consumers and increased leads for local dealers The Cobalt Group , a leading provider of e-business products and services to the automotive industry, and the Houston Chronicle, a Hearst newspaper, announced today the launch of ChronicleCars. ... Continue reading

The Cobalt Group and Houston Chronicle Launch ChronicleCars.com

The Cobalt Group and Houston Chronicle Launch ChronicleCars.com

SEATTLE--Feb. 20, 2001-- ChronicleCars.com provides car buying information for consumers and increased leads for local dealers The Cobalt Group , a leading provider of e-business products and services to the automotive industry, and the Houston Chronicle, a Hearst newspaper, announced today the launch of ChronicleCars. ... Continue reading

The Cobalt Group and Houston Chronicle Launch ChronicleCars.com

The Cobalt Group and Houston Chronicle Launch ChronicleCars.com

SEATTLE--Feb. 20, 2001-- ChronicleCars.com provides car buying information for consumers and increased leads for local dealers The Cobalt Group , a leading provider of e-business products and services to the automotive industry, and the Houston Chronicle, a Hearst newspaper, announced today the launch of ChronicleCars. ... Continue reading

The Cobalt Group and Houston Chronicle Launch ChronicleCars.com

The Cobalt Group and Houston Chronicle Launch ChronicleCars.com

SEATTLE--Feb. 20, 2001-- ChronicleCars.com provides car buying information for consumers and increased leads for local dealers The Cobalt Group , a leading provider of e-business products and services to the automotive industry, and the Houston Chronicle, a Hearst newspaper, announced today the launch of ChronicleCars. ... Continue reading

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Grants of $38.2 Million to Increase Seat Belt Use

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Grants of $38.2 Million to Increase Seat Belt Use

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today announced that 43 states will share approximately $38.2 million in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) grants for states that develop innovative projects to increase seat belt use. "I am pleased to see these funds provided to states to promote seat ... Continue reading

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Grants of $38.2 Million to Increase Seat Belt Use

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Grants of $38.2 Million to Increase Seat Belt Use

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today announced that 43 states will share approximately $38.2 million in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) grants for states that develop innovative projects to increase seat belt use. "I am pleased to see these funds provided to states to promote seat ... Continue reading

WhereNet Senior Vice President, Tom Turner, to Discuss Real-Time Locating Systems At the GIS 2001 Conference

WhereNet Senior Vice President, Tom Turner, to Discuss Real-Time Locating Systems At the GIS 2001 Conference

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2001--Members of the media are invited to hear Tom Turner, senior vice president of WhereNet(R) Corp., speak Wed., Feb. 21 at GIS 2001, the 15th annual Geographic Information Systems Conference, at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia. WhereNet, the worl ... Continue reading

WhereNet Senior Vice President, Tom Turner, to Discuss Real-Time Locating Systems At the GIS 2001 Conference

WhereNet Senior Vice President, Tom Turner, to Discuss Real-Time Locating Systems At the GIS 2001 Conference

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2001--Members of the media are invited to hear Tom Turner, senior vice president of WhereNet(R) Corp., speak Wed., Feb. 21 at GIS 2001, the 15th annual Geographic Information Systems Conference, at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Center in Vancouver, British Columbia. WhereNet, the worl ... Continue reading

WhereNet Success Ignites Corporate Expansion

WhereNet Success Ignites Corporate Expansion

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2001-- Wireless Real-Time Locating Leader Announces New Corporate Headquarters as Worldwide Demand Grows for Supply Chain Visibility Technology WhereNet(R), the worldwide leader in wireless supply chain visibility solutions, today announced its new corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, Ca ... Continue reading

WhereNet Success Ignites Corporate Expansion

WhereNet Success Ignites Corporate Expansion

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2001-- Wireless Real-Time Locating Leader Announces New Corporate Headquarters as Worldwide Demand Grows for Supply Chain Visibility Technology WhereNet(R), the worldwide leader in wireless supply chain visibility solutions, today announced its new corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, Ca ... Continue reading

ChoiceParts, LLC Announces Exclusive Agreement for OnStation Corporation's CarStation Commerce System and CarStation.com

ChoiceParts, LLC Announces Exclusive Agreement for OnStation Corporation's CarStation Commerce System and CarStation.com

CHICAGO--Feb. 20, 2001-- Arrangement Includes Software Assets and Existing Customers ChoiceParts, LLC, the professional's auto parts network, announced today that it will shortly assume exclusive rights to commercialize the industry leading CarStation CommerceSystem(TM), a product of the OnStation Corporation. Under th ... Continue reading

ChoiceParts, LLC Announces Exclusive Agreement for OnStation Corporation's CarStation Commerce System and CarStation.com

ChoiceParts, LLC Announces Exclusive Agreement for OnStation Corporation's CarStation Commerce System and CarStation.com

CHICAGO--Feb. 20, 2001-- Arrangement Includes Software Assets and Existing Customers ChoiceParts, LLC, the professional's auto parts network, announced today that it will shortly assume exclusive rights to commercialize the industry leading CarStation CommerceSystem(TM), a product of the OnStation Corporation. Under th ... Continue reading

Delco Remy International, Inc. Invites You to Join its Fourth Quarter Conference Call on the Web

Delco Remy International, Inc. Invites You to Join its Fourth Quarter Conference Call on the Web

ANDERSON, Ind., Feb. 20 In conjunction with Delco Remy International Inc.'s Fourth Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on February 22, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time with Thomas J. Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer; J. Tim ... Continue reading

Delco Remy International, Inc. Invites You to Join its Fourth Quarter Conference Call on the Web

Delco Remy International, Inc. Invites You to Join its Fourth Quarter Conference Call on the Web

ANDERSON, Ind., Feb. 20 In conjunction with Delco Remy International Inc.'s Fourth Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on February 22, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time with Thomas J. Snyder, President and Chief Executive Officer; J. Tim ... Continue reading

PPG'S LeBoeuf to Speak at Morgan Stanley Chemical Conference

PPG'S LeBoeuf to Speak at Morgan Stanley Chemical Conference

PITTSBURGH--Feb. 20, 2001--Raymond W. LeBoeuf, board chairman and chief executive of PPG Industries, will be a presenter tomorrow during Morgan Stanley Dean Witter's conference for chemical industry analysts and investors in New York. LeBoeuf will describe management's continuing growth and cost strategies to deliver s ... Continue reading

PPG'S LeBoeuf to Speak at Morgan Stanley Chemical Conference

PPG'S LeBoeuf to Speak at Morgan Stanley Chemical Conference

PITTSBURGH--Feb. 20, 2001--Raymond W. LeBoeuf, board chairman and chief executive of PPG Industries, will be a presenter tomorrow during Morgan Stanley Dean Witter's conference for chemical industry analysts and investors in New York. LeBoeuf will describe management's continuing growth and cost strategies to deliver s ... Continue reading

Siemens Automotive Takes Technology to the Streets During 2001 SAE World Congress

Siemens Automotive Takes Technology to the Streets During 2001 SAE World Congress

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 20 Siemens Automotive is taking its featured technology out of the exhibit and onto the streets during the 2001 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress, March 5-8, 2001, Cobo Center, Detroit. "We will have several demonstration vehicles equipped with our new product innovations an ... Continue reading

Siemens Automotive Takes Technology to the Streets During 2001 SAE World Congress

Siemens Automotive Takes Technology to the Streets During 2001 SAE World Congress

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 20 Siemens Automotive is taking its featured technology out of the exhibit and onto the streets during the 2001 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress, March 5-8, 2001, Cobo Center, Detroit. "We will have several demonstration vehicles equipped with our new product innovations an ... Continue reading

Statement from George B. Lemmon, Jr., President & CEO of Owosso Corporation

Statement from George B. Lemmon, Jr., President & CEO of Owosso Corporation

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 20 The following is a statement from George B. Lemmon, Jr., President & CEO of Owosso Corporation: Dear Owosso Corporation Stakeholder: As you may know, fiscal year 2000 was not a good year for Owosso Corporation. Operationally we had several surprises, as well as some dramatic softness in a ... Continue reading

Statement from George B. Lemmon, Jr., President & CEO of Owosso Corporation

Statement from George B. Lemmon, Jr., President & CEO of Owosso Corporation

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 20 The following is a statement from George B. Lemmon, Jr., President & CEO of Owosso Corporation: Dear Owosso Corporation Stakeholder: As you may know, fiscal year 2000 was not a good year for Owosso Corporation. Operationally we had several surprises, as well as some dramatic softness in a ... Continue reading

The Sparrow Makes Its Way to Georgia

The Sparrow Makes Its Way to Georgia

ATLANTA, Feb. 20 The EV Club of the South would like to welcome the newest addition to Georgia's Electric Vehicle (EV) population. In a ceremonial passing of the keys, CE Raum will take delivery of the first Corbin Motor's Sparrow from Steve Carter, Atlanta's Sparrow dealer. CE will also be presented with a certificate ... Continue reading

The Sparrow Makes Its Way to Georgia

The Sparrow Makes Its Way to Georgia

ATLANTA, Feb. 20 The EV Club of the South would like to welcome the newest addition to Georgia's Electric Vehicle (EV) population. In a ceremonial passing of the keys, CE Raum will take delivery of the first Corbin Motor's Sparrow from Steve Carter, Atlanta's Sparrow dealer. CE will also be presented with a certificate ... Continue reading

Amerigon Reports Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results

Amerigon Reports Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results

Amerigon Incorporated announced that results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000 were marked by strong demand for the Company's proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system, which is currently being offered as an option in the 2001 model year Lincoln Navigator sports utility vehicle, the al ... Continue reading

Amerigon Reports Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results

Amerigon Reports Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results

Amerigon Incorporated announced that results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000 were marked by strong demand for the Company's proprietary Climate Control Seat(TM) (CCS(TM)) system, which is currently being offered as an option in the 2001 model year Lincoln Navigator sports utility vehicle, the al ... Continue reading

Sonics & Materials Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2001 Results

Sonics & Materials Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2001 Results

Sonics & Materials, Inc. reported a net loss for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2001 of $255,184 or ($.07) per share, as opposed to net income of $45,622 or $.01 per share, for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2000. The company also reported sales for the quarter of $2,926,626, compared to sales of $3,224,589 for t ... Continue reading

Sonics & Materials Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2001 Results

Sonics & Materials Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2001 Results

Sonics & Materials, Inc. reported a net loss for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2001 of $255,184 or ($.07) per share, as opposed to net income of $45,622 or $.01 per share, for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2000. The company also reported sales for the quarter of $2,926,626, compared to sales of $3,224,589 for t ... Continue reading

The Favorite Cars of January 2001

The Favorite Cars of January 2001

InvoiceDealers, The Leader in Automotive Comparison Shopping, released the favorite cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans of online comparison shoppers in January 2001. January 2001 Results -- The Honda Accord finished January as it ended the year 2000: in first place. The Honda Civic and Toyota Camry followed suit, placing ... Continue reading

The Favorite Cars of January 2001

The Favorite Cars of January 2001

InvoiceDealers, The Leader in Automotive Comparison Shopping, released the favorite cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans of online comparison shoppers in January 2001. January 2001 Results -- The Honda Accord finished January as it ended the year 2000: in first place. The Honda Civic and Toyota Camry followed suit, placing ... Continue reading

Ballard Power Systems Reviews 2000 Results, Provides 2001 Goals

Ballard Power Systems Reviews 2000 Results, Provides 2001 Goals

Ballard Power Systems Ballard Power Systems reviewed its progress against its goals for 2000, provided its goals for 2001 and reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ending December 31, 2000. All amounts are reported in Canadian dollars. "During 2000 we made significant progress towards the c ... Continue reading

Ballard Power Systems Reviews 2000 Results, Provides 2001 Goals

Ballard Power Systems Reviews 2000 Results, Provides 2001 Goals

Ballard Power Systems Ballard Power Systems reviewed its progress against its goals for 2000, provided its goals for 2001 and reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ending December 31, 2000. All amounts are reported in Canadian dollars. "During 2000 we made significant progress towards the c ... Continue reading

CMOS Technology Will Result in New Vehicle Safety Applications

CMOS Technology Will Result in New Vehicle Safety Applications

The rise in sales of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) has increased concerns about their safety. The emergence of Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) sensors, however, could be the key to alleviating such fears. "The automobile industry, as a whole, has unlimited possibilities for image sensors, especially CMOS ... Continue reading

CMOS Technology Will Result in New Vehicle Safety Applications

CMOS Technology Will Result in New Vehicle Safety Applications

The rise in sales of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) has increased concerns about their safety. The emergence of Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) sensors, however, could be the key to alleviating such fears. "The automobile industry, as a whole, has unlimited possibilities for image sensors, especially CMOS ... Continue reading

Revolve Design Launches RoadWriter

Revolve Design Launches RoadWriter

Utilizing an integrated Touch-Type Keyboard and Serial Port connections, RoadWriter offers users a convenient, cost-effective alternative to bulky, expensive laptops or dedicated terminals while on the road Revolve Design, a leader in mobile computing solutions, announced today the launch of RoadWriter, the first produ ... Continue reading

Revolve Design Launches RoadWriter

Revolve Design Launches RoadWriter

Utilizing an integrated Touch-Type Keyboard and Serial Port connections, RoadWriter offers users a convenient, cost-effective alternative to bulky, expensive laptops or dedicated terminals while on the road Revolve Design, a leader in mobile computing solutions, announced today the launch of RoadWriter, the first produ ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Company Reports Record Results for 2000

Genuine Parts Company Reports Record Results for 2000

51 Consecutive Years of Increased Sales -- 40 Consecutive Years of Increased Earnings -- 45 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends Genuine Parts Company completed its 73rd year of operations with record sales and earnings for the year ended December 31, 2000. Sales in 2000 were $8.37 billion, a 5% increase over 1999 ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Company Reports Record Results for 2000

Genuine Parts Company Reports Record Results for 2000

51 Consecutive Years of Increased Sales -- 40 Consecutive Years of Increased Earnings -- 45 Consecutive Years of Increased Dividends Genuine Parts Company completed its 73rd year of operations with record sales and earnings for the year ended December 31, 2000. Sales in 2000 were $8.37 billion, a 5% increase over 1999 ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Silver Arrow SL500 and SL600 Limited Editions

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Silver Arrow SL500 and SL600 Limited Editions

Mercedes-Benz is launching the SL Silver Arrow Collectors' Editions for the spring of 2001. Commemorating a long lineage of successful Mercedes-Benz sports cars and Formula 1 racing cars, these limited-production, 2002-model SL coupe/roadsters will be available in April, 2001. Available in both the SL500 and SL600 mode ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Silver Arrow SL500 and SL600 Limited Editions

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Silver Arrow SL500 and SL600 Limited Editions

Mercedes-Benz is launching the SL Silver Arrow Collectors' Editions for the spring of 2001. Commemorating a long lineage of successful Mercedes-Benz sports cars and Formula 1 racing cars, these limited-production, 2002-model SL coupe/roadsters will be available in April, 2001. Available in both the SL500 and SL600 mode ... Continue reading

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Profit-Sharing Payouts

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Profit-Sharing Payouts

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced that it will be issuing profit-sharing payments averaging $2,193.12 to its eligible U.S. employee associates. AAM has generated profit-sharing payments to its eligible U.S. workforce each year for the last seven years, sin ... Continue reading

Arizona Rock Crawlers Roll in Goodyear Extreme Event

Arizona Rock Crawlers Roll in Goodyear Extreme Event

Amid the carnage of twisted metal and rolling vehicles, two Arizona off-road drivers beat all odds to climb atop the Goodyear Skyjacker Extreme Rock Crawling National Series. Shannon Campbell, of Gilbert, Ariz., and Tracy Jordan, of Phoenix, drove their off-road vehicles to a first place tie. The ever-modest Campbell c ... Continue reading

New Device Will Reduce Number Of Fatalities Caused By Drowsy Drivers

New Device Will Reduce Number Of Fatalities Caused By Drowsy Drivers

Advanced Safety Concepts, Inc. (ASCI) and Complexica, Inc. announced that their joint collaboration to develop a new safety device will significantly reduce the number of traffic fatalities caused by drowsy or impaired drivers. The new product, called MINDS (MicroNod Detection System), applies sensing and detection, ma ... Continue reading

Noble International, Ltd. Acquires Interest in S.E.T. Steel, Inc.

Noble International, Ltd. Acquires Interest in S.E.T. Steel, Inc.

DETROIT, Feb. 19 Noble International, Ltd. reported that it has acquired a forty-nine percent interest in S.E.T. Steel, Inc. ("SET"), a Certified Minority Business Enterprise. SET is a Tier I metal processor, principally providing steel slitting services to the automotive industry. SET's principal shareholder is Sid E. ... Continue reading

Petro Stopping Centers L.P. Announces Fourth Quarter 2000 Results

Petro Stopping Centers L.P. Announces Fourth Quarter 2000 Results

Petro Stopping Centers L.P., one of the nation's leading operators of high quality, full-service travel plazas and truck stops with 57 locations in 32 states, today announced its operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2000. Revenues for the fourth quarter 2000 were $270.8 million as compared t ... Continue reading

Volvo Builds a Quality Future With ISO 9002 Certification

Volvo Builds a Quality Future With ISO 9002 Certification

Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. has earned a place on the world stage of quality-driven organizations following the announcement that the company and all 13 of its locations have gained the coveted ISO 9002 certification. The company gained certification in what may be record time -- less than 12 months from announce ... Continue reading

Warren Johnson Wins in Phoenix

Warren Johnson Wins in Phoenix

QUICK RESULTS: Qualified: 3rd Finished: Winner Points: 1st WARREN WINS DUEL IN THE DESERT, SCORES FOURTH STRAIGHT VICTORY FOR JOHNSON FAMILY PHOENIX, Feb. 18, 2001 - Warren Johnson raced to his 82nd career victory today in the CSK Nationals at Firebird International Raceway, but the celebration was tempered by sorrow o ... Continue reading

ASA - St. Augustine Race Results from Saturday night

ASA - St. Augustine Race Results from Saturday night

CLANTON WINS ASARacing.com 300 at St. Augustine Georgia native dominated from front row starting position St. Augustine, Fla. (February 17, 2001) – 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 ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Statement from CART regarding Earnhardt

NASCAR WCUP: Statement from CART regarding Earnhardt

The following is attributed to Joseph Heitzler, President/CEO of Championship Auto Racing Teams: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dale Earnhardt. He was a true champion as well as a wonderful ambassador for our sport. The thoughts and prayers of the entire CART community are with the Earnhardt family and every ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Statement from Jeff Gordon regarding Earnhardt

NASCAR WCUP: Statement from Jeff Gordon regarding Earnhardt

Charlotte, N.C. -- Brooke and I are deeply saddened by this devastating loss. Not only is it a huge loss for this sport, but a huge loss for me personally. Dale taught me so much and became a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Teresa and the entire Earnhardt family. Text Provided By Jon Edwards Editors Not ... Continue reading

CART Release of Fourth-Quarter 2000 Earnings Results Rescheduled

CART Release of Fourth-Quarter 2000 Earnings Results Rescheduled

DETROIT- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. announced today that it has rescheduled the release of its fourth-quarter and year-end financial results from Tuesday, February 20, 2001 to Friday, February 23, 2001. The Company is rescheduling as a result of attempts to conclude negotiations relative to the canceled race ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Jarrett response to Earnhardt death

NASCAR WCUP: Dale Jarrett response to Earnhardt death

DALE JARRETT "As millions of race fans mourn the loss of the man they knew as "The Intimidator," the sport and the race that he truly loved has taken from me one of my best friends. I know I should feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to race with, tangle with, sometimes outrun, and like most usually finish behind ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jimmy Spencer response to Earnhardt death

NASCAR WCUP: Jimmy Spencer response to Earnhardt death

JIMMY SPENCER "I really don't know what to say. I can't believe Dale Earnhardt isn't with us anymore and that he's not going to be out there every week in that black number three. There isn't anyone I loved racing more than him because he was the best and you always want to challenge yourself against the best. "The thi ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Statement from Irwindale Speedway regarding Earnhardt

NASCAR WCUP: Statement from Irwindale Speedway regarding Earnhardt

DALE EARNHARDT 1951-2001 Even though Dale Earnhardt never raced at Irwindale Speedway, he was, as he was across the country, somehow a part of our personal world. Thousands of our weekly visitors where his faithful fans; his driving exploits from the preceding week's race were always a hot topic of conversation in the ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: True Value IROC Mourns Loss of Champion

NASCAR WCUP: True Value IROC Mourns Loss of Champion

Tinton Falls, NJ - Regarding the loss of 2000 IROC Champion, Dale Earnhardt in yesterday's Daytona 500, series President Jay Signore said, "There are no words to express the extreme sense of loss we are all feeling now. Dale's greatness as a champion speaks for itself. The significant loss is of the man himself; we've ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Jeg's Pays Tribute to Dale Earnhardt

NASCAR WCUP: Jeg's Pays Tribute to Dale Earnhardt

The flags were lowered to half-mast at the headquarters of Jeg's in Delaware, Ohio. The United States, Ohio and Team Jeg's flags are all standing tall in memory and tribute of the untimely death of motorsports legend Dale Earnhardt. "We felt like it was the right thing to do and the least that the Jeg's organization co ... Continue reading

NASCAR WCUP: Tony George response to Earnhardt death

NASCAR WCUP: Tony George response to Earnhardt death

INDIANAPOLIS- A statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway President & CEO Tony George about the death of Dale Earnhardt on Feb. 18: “The loss of Dale Earnhardt is an unbelievable and devastating tragedy to his family, his many fans and to the sport of auto racing. It is very difficult for me and for our family b ... Continue reading

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