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
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 20, 2002--JK August Communications, Inc. today announced the launch of PriceWheels.com, a new automotive web site that puts the `everyman' consumer back in control of the car buying, selling and ownership experience. Created for PriceWheels LLC, the new site introduces a competitive presence ... Continue reading
USF Dugan Presents Five-Year Safety Award to 246 Drivers
WICHITA, Kan.--Feb. 20, 2002--USF Dugan, a regional carrier unit of USFreightways Corporation, recognized 246 drivers for reaching a milestone of 5 years of safe driving. The drivers collectively logged over 184,500,000 miles without a preventable accident. USF Dugan Terminal Managers and Division Managers awarded each ... Continue reading
Country Coach Upgrades to Autodesk Inventor 3D Software to Increase Productivity
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2002-- Leading Motor Coach Manufacturer Selects Autodesk Inventor Software for Its 3D Design Capabilities, Ease of Use, and DWG Compatibility Autodesk, Inc. , the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that leading motor coach manufacturer Country Coach ... Continue reading
Pharos Announces Price Reduction on Popular GPS Navigator Products for Palm and Pocket PC PDAs
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2002-- Complete Vehicle Navigation Products for Handheld Computers Include GPS Receiver/Antenna Hardware, Routing and Navigation Software, Digital Maps and Cables for Under $200 Pharos Science and Applications Inc., the leader in advanced, affordable navigation solutions for Personal Digital ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Release 2nd Quarter Earnings February 26, 2002 Instructions for Conference Call
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Feb. 20, 2002--AutoZone's financial results for the second quarter ended February 9 will be released after market close on Tuesday, February 26, 2002. Steve Odland, chairman, president, and chief executive officer, will hold a one hour conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, February 27, ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 20, 2002--Nistevo Corp., a leading Collaborative Logistics Network(SM), today announced that Cargill, Incorporated, a global leader in agriculture and food products and services, has joined the Nistevo network. Using Nistevo's internet-hosted transportation execution capabilities, Cargill's North Amer ... Continue reading
UPDATE ON A DATE SWAP FOR THE 2002 NASCAR SEASON AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY Irwindale, Calif. - - (February 20, 2002) The Jani King Super Late Model race originally scheduled for July 13 has been moved to June 29 and the Auto Club Late Model race originally scheduled for that date has been moved to the July 13 event schedul ... Continue reading
MARYSVILLE, Ohio--Feb. 20, 2002--Denison International plc today reported results for its fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2001. Quarterly Results For the current quarter ended December 31, 2001, the Company's net sales were $35.0 million, 11% lower than net sales recorded in the fourth quarter of 20 ... Continue reading
Donaldson Company Announces Record Second-Quarter and Six-Month Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 20, 2002-- Record second-quarter EPS at 45 cents, up 13 percent; record six-month EPS at 88 cents, up 14 percent; focusing on cost management and ROI improvements Donaldson Company, Inc. , today reported record net earnings of $20.8 million for the second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2002, up 14.7 ... Continue reading
Kik Technology International, Inc. Announces Record Sales and Earnings for January 2002
OCEANSIDE, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2002--Kik Technology International, Inc. (OTCBB:KKTI), manufacturers of micro cellular urethane tires, wheel assemblies and other Urethane products, is pleased to announce record sales of $364,000 for the month of January, 2002 an increase of 179% compared to the same period last year. Pre-c ... Continue reading
GLEN ELLYN, Ill.--Feb. 20, 2002-- Increased Sales, Higher Gross Margins and Lower Interest Expense Drive Strong Fourth Quarter Results Racing Champions today announced record results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2001. Net income was $4.9 million or $0.32 per diluted share in the 2001 fourth qu ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2002-- New Family of LEDs Offer Industry-Standard Package, High Reliability and Fast Delivery at Competitive Prices Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced a series of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) used primarily for automotive interior lighting, and backlighting for industrial instruments ... Continue reading
Virgin Atlantic to Take Delivery of the New Airbus A340-600 In June 2002
NORWALK, CT--February 20, 2002--Virgin Atlantic Airways today confirmed that it will be the launch customer of the new Airbus A340-600 with the first aircraft entering service in June 2002. Four aircraft will be delivered between June and October with a further six entering service by 2006. The total order is worth app ... Continue reading
ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP TAKING SHAPE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC CHAMPIONSHIP TAKING SHAPE ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (February 20, 2002) - With less than a month to the start of the season, the 2002 edition of the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship is starting to take shape. The season-opener at Sebring International Raceway, March 14-15, in conjunction with ... Continue reading
Kurt Chronicles: Phoenix Edition
For Release: Feb. 19, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE KURT CHRONICLES: Kurt Johnson ACDelco News & Notes for the Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals, Phoenix, Feb. 22-24, 2002 KURT JOHNSON PRIMED FOR PHOENIX SHOOTOUT You can certainly understand Kurt Johnson's separation anxiety. ... Continue reading
Warren Report: Phoenix Edition
For Release: Feb. 19, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Performance Parts News & Notes for the Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals, Phoenix, Feb. 22-24, 2002 JOHNSON COUNTS ON EXPERIENCE IN PHOENIX TITLE DEFENSE Motorsports, like politics, makes stra ... Continue reading
Copart Accelerates the Rollout of Virtual Bidding
BENICIA, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2002--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has recently completed installing its Virtual Bidding product at the first 16 locations across the country. As of today, Copart's Virtual Bidding product is available for auctions in Albuquerque, Chicago, Denver, El Paso, Graham, Hammond, Indianapolis ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. Signs Purchase Agreement To Acquire Perf-form Products, Inc.
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 20, 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), announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Perf-form Products, Inc. The ... Continue reading
CARPINTERIA, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2002--QAD , a leading provider of collaborative commerce applications for manufacturers, has successfully completed the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) approval process for Honda's plants in North America. The Honda EDI approval ensures that QAD EDI ECommerce and EDI/bar code communicati ... Continue reading
AAA TourBooks Profiles of International Destinations, Cities and Ports of Call Featured
HOUSTON--Feb. 20, 2002--With leisure travel planning increasing monthly, AAA Texas's new online international travel reports will help consumers do their research and then enjoy the sights. AAA Texas has added Weissmann Travel Reports to its Web site travel home page -- aaa-texas.com/travel. AAA Texas' members now will ... Continue reading
St. Louis Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Begins
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2002--From Feb. 22-24, 2002, the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks will return to America's Center. The nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series is a once-a-year gathering of new model vehicles is truly a must see event for ... Continue reading
Consumers Save by Leasing Late Model Used Cars Online with LeaseCompare.com
CINCINNATI--Feb. 20, 2002--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), a pioneer in online direct to consumer auto leasing, added a new online quote service that allows consumers to compare the costs of leasing and financing late model used cars. When consumers visit www.leasecompare.com, they can access a loan/lease com ... Continue reading
Andy Brown to be Inducted Into National Academy of Engineering
TROY, Mich., Feb. 20 -- Delphi Director of Engineering Dr. Andrew Brown, Jr., 52, has earned one of the country's highest professional distinctions that can be accorded an engineer -- induction into the National Academy of Engineering. Brown is among 74 new members that will be inducted into this prestigious group on O ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Earnings- 2001 Sales Increased 10.0%
ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 20 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ended December 29, 2001, which includes four weeks of results from Discount Auto Parts, which was acquired on November 28, 2001. The as reported results include one-time after-tax expenses of $23.0 million incurred in the fourth quarter, as described in the previous pre ... Continue reading
Oh Boy, Another Ford Problem-Volvo Plans to Change Due To Electromagnetic Excess
STOCKHOLM, Feb 20 Reuters reports that auto manufacturer Volvo, a Ford Company, known for its safety-conscious luxury sedans, plans technical changes in three of its models due to worries that the electromagnetic fields in these cars may pose a health hazard. Volvo said there was no evidence that the electromagnetic fi ... Continue reading
February U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Start Slow
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--Feb. 20, 2002--After a slow first week, February U.S. light-vehicle sales are starting to improve, according to J.D. Power and Associates. New light-vehicle sales in February are projected to reach a 15.2 million seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR), based on Power Information Network (PIN) ... Continue reading
Univision.com and General Motors Announce Scholarship Winner
NEW YORK--Feb. 20, 2002--Univision Online, Inc., a subsidiary of Univision Communications Inc. and General Motors Corporation today announced that Luis Antonio Franco is the first winner of "El Camino Hacia el Exito" (The Road to Success), a scholarship program acknowledging Hispanic high school students and college un ... Continue reading
Zero-Percent Financing Reduces Consumer Auto Buying Cycle by 29%
BOSTON--Feb. 20, 2002--Compete, Inc. has identified that consumers have modified their car-purchasing behavior, particularly the length of the pre-purchase research period, due to the rollout of zero-percent financing. Compete quantifies the impact of these incentives on consumers' purchase behavior and demonstrates th ... Continue reading
STUTTGART, Germany and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler today published its consolidated financial statements and its divisional results for the year 2001. At the presentation of the Annual Report 2001, DaimlerChrysler stated that despite difficult market conditions it had been abl ... Continue reading
Jeep Owners Make Tracks to Ozark Mountains for Camp Jeep
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 19 Camp Jeep®, one of the nation's largest and best attended annual vehicle ownership gatherings, moves to a new, centralized location within one-day's drive of 50 percent of the U.S. population. Camp Jeep 2002 will be held at The White's Bar W Ranch, in the Ozark Mountains, near Branson, Mo. ... Continue reading
Sebring advance - MSB Motorsport
MSB Motorsport is proud to participate in the 50th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring, the first race in the 2002 American Le Mans Series (ALMS). MSB will field the No. 33 Ferrari 360 Modena GT in the historic endurance race, set for March 16 on the 3.7-mile Sebring International Raceway road course in Sebring, Fla. Ra ... Continue reading
Rolex Sports Car Series News And Notes
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 19, 2002) - The Rolex Sports Car Series has hit the ground running in 2002. Fresh off a successful 40th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the Rolex Series is geared to head southward to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Nextel 250 - the first of two combined weekends with IRL. Rolex 2 ... Continue reading
Daytona Prototypes Transition Defined
Daytona Prototypes Transition Defined DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 19, 2002) - Grand American Road Racing Association announced today how the transition will go from this year's current SportsRacing Prototype and SportsRacing Prototype II classes to the new Daytona Prototypes championship formula that will begin in th ... Continue reading
SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES NO TICKET PRICE INCREASES FOR 2002
SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES NO TICKET PRICE INCREASES FOR 2002 AND NEW, LOWER PRICES FOR PREMIUM PRICED RACING EVENTS IN 2002 SEASON Irwindale, Calif. - - (February 19, 2002) Irwindale Speedway has announced that it is "holding the line" on regular event night ticket prices for the fourth year in a row. "We're very happy to be ... Continue reading
J. GORDON LOOKS FOR FIFTH WIN AT ROCKINGHAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com GORDON LOOKS FOR FIFTH WIN AT ROCKINGHAM ROCKINGHAM, NC - Jeff Gordon looks to follow up his ninth-place finish in the Daytona 500 with another strong qualifying run and a fifth victory at North Carolina Speedway as he ... Continue reading
The Major Automotive Companies Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notice of Possible Delisting
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--Feb. 19, 2002--The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. (f/k/a Fidelity Holdings, Inc.) today announced that the Company has received a Notification of Deficiency from Nasdaq indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules 4450(a)(2) and 4450(a)(5) relating to minimum ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Receives Orders for 80 Natural Gas Engines
VANCOUVER, Feb. 19 Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc. of Columbus, Indiana and Westport Innovations Inc. of Vancouver, announced today that it has received two orders totalling 80 low-emissions C Gas Plus natural gas bus engines. One order is for 64 engines for buses for Washington Metropolitan Area ... Continue reading
ALLDATA Adds Members Only Section
ELK GROVE, Calif., Feb. 19 ALLDATA, the worldwide market leader in computer-based automotive repair information and software solutions for automotive service providers, announced that it has added a Member section to the alldata.com website to provide additional information and business solutions to customers. ``The Me ... Continue reading
MONEY Magazine Annual Car Guide 2002 Selects Best Buys
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 -- Bargains are everywhere this year, making shopping for cars a pure pleasure -- not the usual headache. From the 0% auto loans Ford is offering to the $2,002 rebates on all General Motors vehicles, the amazing buys continue to multiply. In the 2002 Annual Car Guide, MONEY Magazine provides important ... Continue reading
Hemmings Motor News Launches New Bi-Monthly Publication Devoted To Ford's Mustang
BENNINGTON, Vt., Feb. 19 -- Mustang owners and enthusiasts will be delighted to learn of the Hemmings Mustang Market & Tech Guide, the new bi-monthly publication dedicated to all years of Ford's Mustang. This 32-page black-and-white magazine's primary goal is to provide current and reliable Mustang market and usable, c ... 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 f ... Continue reading
Autoworkers Call Out to Senators Bond and Carnahan 'Save Our Jobs'
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 19 ``Save Our Jobs'' will be the theme today at the Chrysler Group's Dodge Ram manufacturing plant. Employees will gather for a town hall meeting with UAW leaders and plant management to discuss the threat of job losses related to new fuel economy legislation being proposed in Washington. Chrysler Group ... Continue reading
QNX and AM3 Team up to Accelerate Development of In-Car Media Systems
OTTAWA, and HANNOVER, Germany, Feb. 19 -- QNX Software Systems and AM3 today announced that AM3 has licensed the QNX OS to accelerate the development of infotainment systems for the auto industry. The companies aim to deliver innovative in-car computing products that integrate services such as audio, video, navigation, ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Unveil New CLK Coupe at Geneva Show
STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 19 -- Mercedes-Benz will hold the world premiere of its new-generation CLK coupe during news media activities preceding the Geneva Auto Show, which is open to the public on March 7-17, 2002. Following a European launch this spring, the 2003-model CLK coupe is expected to go on sale in the U.S. ... Continue reading
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