Friday Results :NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Gainesville, Fl a
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2002 NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES KICKS-OFF SEASON AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY Gainesville, Fla. - The 2002 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series kicked-off today at Gainesville Raceway with the first ... Continue reading
Review: 2002 SUBARU FORESTER S
SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $ 23,695 Price As Tested $ 26,241 Engine Type SOHC 16-valve 2.5 Liter H-4 w/SMFI* Engine Size 150 cid/2457 cc Horsepower 165 @ 5600 RPM Torque (lb-ft) 166 @ 4000 RPM Wheelbase/Width/Length 99.4"/79.3"/175.6" Transmission Four-speed automatic Curb Weight 3289 pounds F ... Continue reading
Northrop Grumman to Discard Auto Business if It Can Buy Ohio-Based TRW
AP reported that, the automotive business of Ohio-based TRW Inc. typically makes up most of its sales and profits. However, as far as bidder Northrop Grumman Corp. is concerned, the real prize would be something much smaller -- TRW's aerospace and information systems business. The defense giant on Friday offered to buy ... Continue reading
Roadway Corporation Posts Annual Report Online
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 22, 2002--Roadway Corporation today mailed its 2001 Annual Report. The Report will also be available for viewing online on Roadway Corporation's web site at www.roadwaycorp.com beginning Monday, February 25, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. eastern time. Included in the Dow Jones Transportation Average, Roadway Corp ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Feb. 22, 2002--Gas prices throughout Texas were largely stable from last week, with only slight variations upward and downward, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. The average price i ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Five Austin Area Establishments Receive Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Ratings
-- WHAT: AAA Texas Presents Four Diamond Awards WHEN: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: The Driskill Hotel (Austin, TX) 604 Brazos Street WHO: LODGINGS: YEARS: --------- ------ Barton Creek Resort & Club (6) Four Seasons Hotel (15) Hyatt Regency Austin (5) Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (9) The Driskill Hotel ( ... Continue reading
FEATURE/CARFAX Offers Tips to Avoid Scams in a Buyer's Market
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--Feb. 11, 2002--CARFAX(R), an industry leader and creator of the vehicle history report, warns consumers that a recent glut in the used car market means a greater opportunity for scam artists to take advantage of unassuming, unsuspecting buyers and offers tips on how to avoid thei ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued February 22, 2002 2:20:00 PM ET Federal-Mogul Plans Major Expansion in Japan Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/02-22-2002/0001674539& ;EDATE ----------------------------------- Additional investor ... Continue reading
Formula One 2002 Season Opens on VRACE.COM
We're pleased to announce that the 2002 Formula One Season is now open on VRACE.COM, the premier fantasy motorsports site on the Internet! Visit http://www.vrace.com to setup your FREE Formula One team today! The 2002 season brings a new ultra-high-tech design to VRACE.COM, and a range of new features. For instance: * ... Continue reading
Incubus to Drive Civic Tour 2002
Asset Caption: Civic Tour Presents Incubus Morning ViewTo announce the partnership between American Honda Motor Co., Inc and Incubus for Civic Tour Presents Incubus Morning View, a 50 date cross-country music tour starting April 11 in Portland, OR. The 2002 tour marks the 2nd year running for Civic Tour, last year feat ... Continue reading
Microtune to Present at Robertson Stephens 19th Annual Technology Conference
PLANO, Texas--Feb. 22, 2002--Microtune(TM), Inc. , a leading silicon and systems supplier of radio frequency (RF)-based solutions for the global broadband communications, automotive electronics and wireless connectivity markets, today announced that Douglas J. Bartek, Chairman and CEO, and Everett Buddy Rogers, Chief F ... Continue reading
Inaugural California Road Race Offers Teams A Place In The History Books
Inaugural California Road Race Offers Teams A Place In The History Books DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2002) -- The newly constructed road course at California Speedway will be christened by the Rolex Sports Car Series on March 23 with the inaugural running of the Grand American 400. The event will give sports car ... Continue reading
FW: Team Monte Carlo Advance - Rockingham (Engine - Covey, Gordon)
Contact: Nancy Wager nmwager@aol.com GM Racing Communications (727) 784-8465 Team Monte Carlo is Ready for The Rock DETROIT, Mich., Feb. 21, 2002 - When the Subway 400 gets underway at North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham, N.C. this weekend, it will be the first time for drivers and teams to experience NASCAR's new on ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-race: Phoenix race is deja vu all over again for Tom Martino
(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 PHOENIX RACE IS "DÉJà VU ALL OVER AGAIN" FOR TOM MARTINO Martino crew sees reminders of their rookie season at the 2002 Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals Farmingdale, N.J., F ... Continue reading
Corvette Celebration Announcement
Good morning, The attached release is regarding our upcoming Corvette Celebration and Corvette Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony August 28 - September 1, 2002. The event will offer a special feature to the C3 Corvette "Sharks". If you have any questions regarding this release, or wish to recieve any photos to support the ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 22, 2002 Saturday, Feb. 23 Kimball Art Center Corner of Main & Heber Streets -- Park City The Chevy Hot Zone, an outdoor patio area equipped with warming stations, includes live "big-screen" coverage of Olympic events, daily entertainment, free hot chocolate, and interactive fun and games. Hosted ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 21, 2002 Greenspan Reveals His Selection at Park City Celebration PARK CITY- Award-winning Olympic historian and filmmaker Bud Greenspan, in partnership with General Motors, today honored Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti as the 3rd Greatest Winter Olympian of all-time in a celebration at the Chevy ... Continue reading
Australian Grand Prix - Preview
PREVIEW Australian Grand Prix, 1-3 March 2002 Honda makes its third visit to Albert Park in Melbourne for the 2002 Australian Grand Prix, as the company continues its third generation of Formula One competition, a commitment undiminished in importance for the Japanese manufacturer’s racing ethic since it began it ... Continue reading
SEMA Media Release: Buyer Attendance at TCAA Show Was Up 14.4 Percent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org SEMA 909/396-0289, ext. 104 BUYER ATTENDANCE AT TCAA SHOW WAS UP 14.4 PERCENT DIAMOND BAR, Calif. - The 13th annual SEMA*TCAA Light-Truck Accessory Expo drew 784 buyers, up 14.4 percent from last year's attendance of 690 buyers. Non-buyer atten ... Continue reading
BMW Williams F1 Team - Valencia Test Report
From: BMW Media, hhientzsch@aol.com VALENCIA TEST ñ 20-22 February 2002 Summary The BMW WilliamsF1 Team concluded a three day test in Valencia today which marked the end of winter testing ahead of the first Grand Prix in Melbourne next weekend. Many test team personnel have been working overseas continuously since Jan ... Continue reading
2002 Schedule Lebanon Valley Speedway Schedule
Hello All, The 2002 Lebanon Valley Speedway schedule is complete. I have attached it as a .doc file as well as in the e-mail. It has been posted to www.lebanonvalley.com. Thank you and we look forward to a Great season. Kevin 2002 LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE Modified, Sportsman, Pro Stock & Pure Stock Starting Tim ... Continue reading
Nextel 250 Offers South Florida Car Lovers A Little of Everything
Nextel 250 Offers South Florida Car Lovers A Little of Everything DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 22, 2002) -- Whether an admirer of American iron or exotic imports, the Rolex Sports Car Series Nextel 250, part of the 20th Anniversary Grand Prix of Miami, will offer a little bit of everything for South Florida race fans ... Continue reading
THE LEGEND CONTINUES hotVWs DRAG DAY, SWAPMEET
THE LEGEND CONTINUES … hotVWs DRAG DAY, SWAPMEET & VW DISPLAY - SATURDAY, MARCH 2 - IRWINDALE DRAGSTRIP Irwindale, Calif. - - From the very same people who brought you those wonderful "Bug-Ins" at Orange County International Raceway … Irwindale Speedway and Dragstrip is proud to announce that "hotVWs Drag D ... Continue reading
Team Monte Carlo Qualifying Notes - Rockingham, Feb. 22
Jerry Nadeau set the pace for Team Monte Carlo by qualifying fifth for Sunday's Subway 400 at North Carolina Speedway. Jimmie Johnson, who was last weeks pole-sitter for the Daytona 500, earned an 11th place starting position and posted the fastest time for a rookie. The following are comments from the top Chevrolet dr ... Continue reading
Tuffy Announces Agreement to Purchase Car-X
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- Tuffy Associates Corp. has announced that it has entered into an agreement under which a subsidiary of Tuffy will purchase substantially all the assets of SMK Speedy International Inc.'s Car-X business in the United States. Tuffy Associates Corp. is a privately held corporation that operates 25 ... Continue reading
LTV Steel Hourly Retiree Benefits to End March 31, 2002; Trust Fund Nearly Exhausted
CLEVELAND, Feb. 22 -- LTV Steel today announced that the Company and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) now expect that funds in the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) trust will not be sufficient to assure payment of retiree health care claims incurred after March 31, 2002. As a result, all healt ... Continue reading
2002 New York International Auto Show: How to Get There
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 -- Automobiles are unquestionably the main attraction at the 2002 New York International Automobile Show, to be held March 29 through April 7 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Yet, many show-goers do not actually drive to the Auto Show, they come by land, water and air. So for those who are ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Plans Major Expansion in Japan
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 22 , Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced that its board of directors has approved a three-year capital spending program to establish a technical center in Japan complete with applications engineering, computer- aided design with 24-hour online capabilities between Japan, Europe and North A ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2001 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 22 Federal-Mogul Corporation today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2001. Fourth quarter 2001 sales were $1,292 million, down four percent from the same period last year, for a loss of $0.36 per share from operations, compared to a loss from operations of $0 ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Profits Fall in 2001, Recovery Expected This Year
TOKYO AP reported theat Bridgestone weighed down by the impact of massive tire recalls at its Bridgestone/Firestone subsidiary, profit fell 2 percent in 2001 but the company said Friday it expects earnings to more than triple this year. Bridgestone's net earnings totaled 17.4 billion yen ($130 million) in 2001, down fr ... Continue reading
Ford's Go-Ahead on GT40 Revives Goodyear Le Mans Memories
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- Large white-lettered Goodyear tires on Ford's GT40 concept car communicates racing excitement from the auto show floor. The tires are unmistakably Goodyear Eagle race tires, albeit in a new bold font. Bill Egan, chief engineer of advanced tire technology, said the GT40 retro-rocket features 18- ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 22 Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 357,005 units, up from the 329,835 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 2,450,770 vehi ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigates Audi Sedans
Reuters is reporting that The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday it had opened an investigation of 210,626 Audi sedans after two reports of pedals breaking, including one accident linked to two fatalities. NHTSA said the complaints alleged a bracket connecting the pedals to the instrument ... Continue reading
Honda Steps Carefully With U.S. Light Truck Plans
Reuters reports that Honda Motor Co. has plenty of room to expand its offerings in the profitable U.S. light truck segment but will think carefully before deciding on a new model, a senior executive said on Friday. "We are not being too gung-ho on launching an all-new product in the first or second year after our Model ... Continue reading
TRW Statement Concerning Unsolicited Proposal By Northrop Grumman
CLEVELAND, Feb. 22 TRW Inc. acknowledged receipt from Northrop Grumman of an unsolicited proposal of $47 in Northrop common stock for each share of TRW common stock. TRW's Board of Directors will address the Northrop proposal in order to determine the appropriate course, which will serve the best interests of TRW's sha ... Continue reading
Hot New Cars; Many 2003 Model Cars and Trucks Storm the New York Auto Show
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 -- The world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to make 2002 the most amazing year ever for new vehicle introductions. And where can you see them all under one roof? The 2002 New York International Automobile Show from March 29th to April 7th. ``There are more all-new cars and trucks coming to ... Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Proposes to Acquire TRW
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced that it has forwarded a proposal (see attached) to TRW's board of directors to enter into negotiations to combine the two companies. The proposed transaction would deliver $47 in value of Northrop Grumman common stock for each share of TRW. ``We believe ... Continue reading
NRC: ROLLOVER RATINGS FOR CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS, AND SUVS NEED IMPROVEMENT
Motor vehicle rollovers involving cars, vans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles result in about 10,000 deaths and 27,000 serious injuries in the United States each year. Rollover accounts for nearly one-third of light-vehicle occupant deaths, even though it occurs in fewer than one in 10 crashes involving light ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz New Twin-Pulse Four-cylinder Gasoline Engines
Stuttgart, Germany, February 2002 With the launch of its new engine generation in mid-2002, Mercedes-Benz will once again show the way forward, this time in the field of four-cylinder technology. The state-of-the-art engines, which will initially be installed in the C-Class and subsequently in other Mercedes model seri ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reveals New Vaneo
The new Vaneo compact MPV serves a wide range of different mobility needs with proficiency: it is a minibus, a saloon, an estate car and an MPV all in one. Thanks to its space-saving sandwich construction, the 4.20-metre-long Vaneo has a unique dimensional concept which provides plenty of space for passengers and lugga ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz A 210 EVOLUTION
At the Geneva Motor Show MB revealed the A 210 EVOLUTION, the top model in the A-Class, and the Vaneo compact MPV. The A 210 EVOLUTION is powered by a 103 kW/140 hp four-cylinder engine with a maximum torque of 205 Newton metres. This provides a maximum speed of 203 km/h and accelerates the compact car from zero to 100 ... Continue reading
Stuttgart, Germany, February 2002 Mercedes-Benz is continuing its long coupé tradition with an excitingly styled and technically sophisticated new model series at this year's Geneva Motor Show (March 7 to 17, 2002): the new CLK-Class. This two-door car represents an autonomous model series within the Mercedes-Benz pro ... Continue reading
Phoenix, Arizona / Stuttgart, Germany, February 21, 2002 Freightliner, the US truck subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG, is now introducing the new "Business Class M2" truck series. The new series replaces the previous Business Class with which Freightliner first started its activities in the medium weight segment of the ... Continue reading
Globix Delays Chapter 11 Filing
NEW YORK Reuters reports that battered Web hosting company Globix Corp. said on Thursday that it has agreed to delay the filing date of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition until next week, at the request of an informal committee of its noteholders. Globix, which had been expected to start bankruptcy proceedings this wee ... Continue reading
Associated Automotive Group Affirms Nasdaq Listing
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 22 Associated Automotive Group Incorporated announced today that it has received notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market Staff indicating that the Company has evidenced compliance with all requirements for initial listing on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market as required under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 43 ... Continue reading
Circuit City to Split Off Carmax Auto Business
Richmond, Va., Feb. 22 -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has authorized management to initiate a process that would separate its CarMax auto superstore business from the Circuit City consumer electronics business through a tax-free split-off in which CarMax, Inc., presently a whol ... Continue reading
Wrong side of the road special : Virgin Fly-Drive London
Virgin Atlantic Vacations SPECIAL DEALS... VIRGIN'S FLY/DRIVE THE U.K. STARTING AT $389* Enjoy 7 days exploring the brilliant countryside of Great Britain on your own schedule! AIRFARE AND CAR RENTAL FOR A WEEK AT GREAT PRICES! Departure Dates: March 1, 2002 to March 25, 2002 Package Includes * Round-trip Economy air o ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue Their Slow Rise for the Seventh Straight Week
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 22, 2002--The price of gasoline inched upward again during the past week throughout most of the region of Southern California, southern Nevada and Arizona, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. It was the seventh consecutive week of moderate price ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Subsidiary, Pierce Manufacturing, Awarded Fire Truck Contract By Boston
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Feb. 21, 2002--Pierce Manufacturing Inc., the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, was awarded contracts by the City of Boston for five Enforcer(R)pumpers and one Dash(R)85-foot aerial platform. Total value of the apparatus is approximately $2 million. All of the vehicles include ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Three of Ward's '10 Best Engines 2002'
CHICAGO, Feb. 21 Three of the ``10 Best Engines 2002'' selected by Ward's Auto World -- the Volkswagen AG 1.8L turbocharged DOHC I-4, the Honda Motor Co. Ltd. 2L DOHC I-4 and the Ford Motor Co. 5.4L -- are equipped with systems and components from BorgWarner Cooling Systems, BorgWarner Morse TEC, BorgWarner Turbo Syste ... Continue reading
Membership Cards Win Discounts at Six Las Vegas Malls
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 21 -- The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and Shop Las Vegas announce a cooperative arrangement with the American Automobile Association (AAA). Members of AAA presenting their membership card to the concierge at any of six participating Las Vegas-area shopping venues will receive a b ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports Weekend Preview
> <<...OLE_Obj...>> > > Weekend Preview > > Contact: Dave Elshoff, > 248-512-2690 > Ray Cooper, 803-466-9085 > > > Fresh Off Daytona 500 Victory, National Media Blitz > Ward Burton Heads to Rockingham; WoO Series Opens Friday > > ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2002) - Ward Burton won NASCAR's Super Bowl > last Sunday at Da ... Continue reading
Fitch Ratings Assigns 'BBB-' To ArvinMeritor Inc.
CHICAGO--Feb. 21, 2002--Fitch Ratings assigns 'BBB-' to ArvinMeritor Inc.'s (ARM) 10-year notes due 2012. The proceeds of the issuance are expected to be used for repayment of bank debt. The rating assignment reflects ARM's solid market position with leading product lines, geographic presence, diversified end-markets a ... Continue reading
Mobile Electronics Announces Winners of Annual Industry Awards
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 21, 2002--ME recognized these Industry Award winners in a special ceremony at MERA's KnowledgeFest. -- Large chain: Audio Express, Scottsdale, Ariz. -- Medium chain: Quality Autosound, Lakewood, Colo. -- Small chain: Duke's Car Stereo, Flint, Mich. ... Continue reading
STS Acquires Exclusive North American Rights to the Magnum Twist-Lock
BELLINGHAM, Wash.--Feb. 21, 2002--Safe Transportation Systems, Inc., (STS) (OTCBB:SFTS), announced today it has signed a letter of intent with JOL Springs & Spares Ltd. Of Naas, Ireland, for the exclusive North American distribution rights for the Magnum Twist-Lock. Twist-Locks are the safety locking mechanisms, which ... Continue reading
WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING EXHIBIT TO APPEAR AT DAYTONA USA DURING BIKE WEEK
WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING EXHIBIT TO APPEAR AT DAYTONA USA DURING BIKE WEEK PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announced today that the traveling version of its acclaimed "Women & Motorcycling" exhibit will be on display at DAYTONA USA during Bike Week 2002. DAYTONA USA, located at Daytona Internationa ... Continue reading
RYAN YOUNG PRODUCTS TO SPONSOR 2002 AMA/NATC OBSERVED TRIALS SERIES
RYAN YOUNG PRODUCTS TO SPONSOR 2002 AMA/NATC OBSERVED TRIALS SERIES PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA Sports, the amateur and pro-am competition division of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), announced today that Ryan Young Products (RYP) will be the title sponsor of the 2002 AMA/NATC (North American Trials Council) ... Continue reading
GM Celebrates NAACP Image Awards
FOR RELEASE: February 21, 2002 WHAT: General Motors will host its annual brunch before the 33rd Annual NAACP Image Awards. During the brunch, there will be a panel discussion focused on GM's Minority Dealer Development Program and four of its "Millionaire Club" African American dealers. WHO: Judge Greg Mathis, host of ... Continue reading
USA International Speedway Fact Sheet for Hooters ProCups
RACE FACTS for USAR Hooters ProCup Series Lucas Oil 250 presented by Jennie-O Turkey Store WHAT: United Speed Alliance Racing HOOTERS ProCup Series Lucas oil 250 presented by Jennie-O Turkey Store with GOODYEAR Challenge Series 100 support race. WHEN: Saturday February 23rd, 2002 Start time – 7:30 PM WHERE: USA I ... Continue reading
The Future of Power Generation ... Driven by You
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 21 -- The U.S. record for fuel cell endurance is broken ... a new world standard for power density is set by the latest fuel cell stack ... the Bush administration supports Freedom CAR ... various OEMs and suppliers join forces in an effort to speed the commercialization of fuel cell products. Wit ... Continue reading
SAE International Names 2002 Fellows
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 21 -- Fifteen outstanding members have been chosen as SAE International Fellows for 2002. The members will be honored at a special dinner on Monday, March 4 and will receive their recognition at the SAE Honors Convocation and Luncheon on Tuesday, March 5 at 11:45 a.m. in the Riverview Ballroom at ... Continue reading
Toyota Asked to Sever Jesse Jackson Ties
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- In a letter to Toyota CEO Yoshimi Inaba, National Legal and Policy Center President Peter Flaherty today demanded that Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., cease financial support for Rev. Jesse Jackson's organizations and cease participation in Jackson-organized events, such as his annual Wall Street ... Continue reading
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