SCCA ProRally - Ojibwe Forests - Final News and Notes
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, or if you wish to opt out of these distributions, please send your request to: sccaprorally@aol.com. For immediate release 17 August 2002 SCCA® ProRallysm C ... Continue reading
Ford Doesn't Plan Many New `Green' Initiatives
Dow Jones reported that the Ford Motor Co. , struggling to balance Chairman William Clay Ford Jr.'s progressive ideals with the company's stark business problems, says it probably won't launch many major new programs in the next few years to clean up its cars and trucks, and warned that delivering on the green promises ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Targets Car Sales Of 200,000 Over 5 Yrs
BEIJING -Dow Jones reported that Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. officially made its long-anticipated move into the passenger car market Tuesday, and said it expects to sell about 40,000 units of its new sedan annually. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the formal launch of the company's Zhonghua model sedan, Ch ... Continue reading
Critics Falsely Claim That Bikers Are A Burden On Society
G02026 Contact: Bill Kresnak August 19, 2002 Phone: (614) 856-1900 For Immediate Release Fax: (614) 856-1920 Critics Falsely Claim That Bikers Are A Burden On Society PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- At the height of the riding season is when motorcyclists hear it most -- misinformed critics charging that people who ride motorcyc ... Continue reading
Demands on Vehicular Electric Systems Drive Move to 42-volt Technology, Says Frost & Sullivan
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 20 -- The emerging market for 42-volt automotive electrical systems stands poised for rapid growth, driven by the need for more sophisticated technology than that used in currently prevalent 14-volt systems. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://transportation.frost.com ), Impact of 42-Volt ... Continue reading
Cadillac Marks Centennial Birthday at the 52nd Concours d'Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 20 -- The worlds of design, entertainment and fashion joined forces Saturday night in an extravagant celebration of Cadillac's centennial birthday. Luxury industry leaders, Neiman Marcus and Bvlgari hosted this affair to remember at Pebble Beach's five-star resort, Carmel Valley Ranch. In kee ... Continue reading
Honda, Toyota test "Not made in Japan" strategy - ANALYSIS
TOKYO, Aug 20 Edwina Gibbs wrting for Reuters reported that: Japanese- YES!. MADE in Japan-NO!. Among the array of new car models vying for the attention of Japanese buyers this year will be two with unusual pedigrees -- a Thai-made Honda compact and a U.S.-made Toyota sports wagon. ADVERTISEMENT Japan's two biggest ca ... Continue reading
Monster and Chrysler Group Announce Relationship for Future Recruiting
MAYNARD, Mass.--Aug. 20, 2002--Monster(R), the leading global online careers property and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide Inc. , today announced that Chrysler Group has entered into an agreement for a comprehensive package of online recruiting solutions. The relationship includes online recruiting solutions such as car ... Continue reading
Goodyear Monthly Investor Update
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 20 Goodyear's Investor Relations department today published its monthly update for individuals interested in tracking Goodyear's progress on a more frequent basis. July Operating Highlights North American Tire -- In July, industry shipments of consumer replacement tires were 7 percent below last year' ... Continue reading
Its NOT OKa - Ford recalls 78,500 Spanish-built Ka Models
Madrid, Aug 20 Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. has recalled 78,500 of its Spanish-built Ka models in Europe because of a possible brake defect, the company said on Tuesday. "We have recalled for review 78,500 of the Ka models because we can't rule out that, under extreme conditions, they could leak brake fluid," a ... Continue reading
Solar Car Tour Makes Pit Stop at Electrovaya
TORONTO--Aug. 20, 2002--The 'Drive the Future Tour,' a first-time interprovincial effort between three internationally competitive solar car racing teams, made a pit stop at Electrovaya Inc.'s headquarters (TSX:EFL). Electrovaya develops the world's highest energy density lithium ion battery, which powers the solar veh ... Continue reading
NASCAR Reveals 2003 Cup And Grand National Schedules
The 2003 schedules. Winston Cup Feb. 16 - Daytona International Speedway Feb. 23 - North Carolina Speedway March 2 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 9 - Atlanta Motor Speedway March 16 - Darlington Raceway March 23 - Bristol Motor Speedway March 30 - Texas Motor Speedway April 6 - Talladega Superspeedway April 13 - Mart ... Continue reading
SYDNEY, Aug 20 Reuters reported that the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday new motor vehicle sales rose 1.9 percent in July, seasonally adjusted. In July, 67,999 vehicles were sold compared with 66,739 during the previous month. Sales of new passenger vehicles fell 0.8 percent while other vehicles rose 7. ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Cup Points Race Tightest of the Season
Grand-Am Cup Points Race Tightest of the Season DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 19, 2002) -- With only four races left in the Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series 10-race season, the championship points race is closer than ever. The driver and team championships are up for grabs in each of the four classes, with the largest po ... Continue reading
Updated USAR Southern Division Pts.
USAR Hooters ProCup Series Driver's Points Standings as of August 19, 2002 Pos. Driver Points Wins 1. Bobby Gill 1,995 12 2. Jason Sarvis 1,631 1 3. Hal Goodson 1,590 0 4. ... Continue reading
> JIMMIE JOHNSON TO DISCUSS ROOKIE SEASON, > OUTLOOK FOR SHARPIE 500 > > Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet, will be available this Tuesday for a media teleconference to discuss his rookie season and his outlook for the upcoming Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. > > Wh ... Continue reading
The Major Automotive Companies Reports First Half Results
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--Aug. 19, 2002--The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. today reported record revenues and gross profits for the six months ended June 30, 2002. Revenues for the first six months of the year ended June 30, 2002 were $194,877,356 compared with $190,436,097 for the comparable 2001 period. Gross profit ... Continue reading
For more information, contact: John Lewensten Team Lowe's Racing (704) 453-3942 jlewensten@golinharris.com TEAM LOWE'S RACING RETURNS TO THE WORLD'S FASTEST HALF-MILE Johnson hopes team's momentum from Michigan carries over to Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. (August 19, 2002) - Many fans consider the night race at Bristol Motor ... Continue reading
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