FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Championship Series Makes Pivotal Stop at Concord Fayetteville, GA - As the battle for the 2001 USAR Hooters ProCup Series National Championship hits a feverish pace the best of the best short track drivers from a ... Continue reading
Fitch Chgs Textron's & Textron Financial's Rtg Outlook To Neg
NEW YORK--Oct. 23, 2001--Fitch changes Textron Corp.'s and its wholly owned finance subsidiary, Textron Financial Corp.'s (TFC) Rating Outlook to Negative from Stable. Each company's `A' senior unsecured debt and `F1' commercial paper ratings were affirmed. Approximately $7 billion of debt is covered by Fitch's actions ... Continue reading
SMYRNA, Ga.--Oct. 23, 2001--Murata Electronics North America (www.murata.com), a world-leading innovator in electronics, today announced the introduction of their newest piezoelectric surface mount sounder (PKLCS1212E4001-R1). Taking advantage of extensive acoustic and mechanical design technology and high performance ... Continue reading
NuVision Announces Alliance of Prominent Videoconferencing Providers
DALLAS--Oct. 23, 2001-- The Signature Alliance Unites Key Videoconferencing Providers to Offer End-to-end Solutions NuVision, a TANDBERG company, has announced the Signature Alliance, an affiliation of prominent videoconferencing product and service providers to offer complete end-to-end solutions for videoconferencing ... Continue reading
NuVision Announces Alliance of Prominent Videoconferencing Providers
DALLAS--Oct. 23, 2001-- The Signature Alliance Unites Key Videoconferencing Providers to Offer End-to-end Solutions NuVision, a TANDBERG company, has announced the Signature Alliance, an affiliation of prominent videoconferencing product and service providers to offer complete end-to-end solutions for videoconferencing ... Continue reading
PanAmerican Automotive Corp. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lexor International Inc.
CALGARY, Alberta--Oct. 23, 2001--PanAmerican Automotive Corp. (OTC:PAAT) today announced that it has completed a due diligence process and entered into a Definitive Agreement to acquire 100% of Lexor International Inc., a Maryland corporation, in exchange for 232,761,860 shares of common stock in PanAmerican Automotive ... Continue reading
PanAmerican Automotive Corp. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lexor International Inc.
CALGARY, Alberta--Oct. 23, 2001--PanAmerican Automotive Corp. (OTC:PAAT) today announced that it has completed a due diligence process and entered into a Definitive Agreement to acquire 100% of Lexor International Inc., a Maryland corporation, in exchange for 232,761,860 shares of common stock in PanAmerican Automotive ... Continue reading
LONDON--Oct. 23, 2001--Despite the generally difficult global trading conditions, Strategy Analytics still expects to see positive growth in the automotive electronics systems market. The value of this market is expected to grow from $89 billion in 2000, to $121 billion in 2005, a compound annual average growth rate (C ... Continue reading
LONDON--Oct. 23, 2001--Despite the generally difficult global trading conditions, Strategy Analytics still expects to see positive growth in the automotive electronics systems market. The value of this market is expected to grow from $89 billion in 2000, to $121 billion in 2005, a compound annual average growth rate (C ... Continue reading
The Eastern Company Reports Results for the Third Quarter of 2001
NAUGATUCK, Conn.--Oct. 23, 2001--The Eastern Company (AMEX-EML) today announced the results of its third-quarter operations. Sales for the third quarter of 2001 were $20.6 million, compared to $24.7 for the same period in 2000. Third-quarter net income was $529,000, or $.15 per basic share compared to the $2.0 million ... Continue reading
Valvoline Advance: Ince Driving To Phoenix
Ince: Driven to Win & Nearly All The NASCAR Races Crew Chief’s Dislike of Flying Allows Him Time to Relax During Drive To Races #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson won’t be behind the wheel of a car nearly as much as his Crew Chief James Ince will this week. Ince and his wife Denise left Tuesday on their 2,1 ... Continue reading
WRI, WBCSD Release New Business Reporting Standard For Greenhouse Gas Emissions
WASHINGTON--Oct. 23, 2001--The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released today an international standard that will enable businesses to uniformly report their emissions of greenhouse gases. The standard, called the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative or G ... Continue reading
Caliber Collision Centers Teams With 3M and Akzo Nobel To Host Training Expo 2001
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 23, 2001-- Caliber's Training Expo Brings New Technologies and Hands-On Interactive Training to Insurance and Collision Industry Professionals On Oct. 12th & 13th, Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in California and Texas, teamed with 3M ... Continue reading
Commerce Dept Awards 1-O-X Corp. $2 Million for Digital Electric Motor
DRAPER, Utah--Oct. 23, 2001--On Friday, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Advanced Technology Program (ATP) announced a $2 million award to 1-O-X Corporation to further the design, development, testing, and construction of its revolutionary digital electric motor, which can make electric vehicles more efficient and les ... Continue reading
MARYSVILLE, Ohio--Oct. 23, 2001--Denison International plc today reported results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2001. Quarterly Results For the current quarter ended September 30, 2001, the Company's net sales were $36.6 million, very similar to net sales recorded in the third quarter of 200 ... Continue reading
Focus On Profitability and Quality in Continued Reorganisation of Scania's Busbuilding Operation
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Oct. 23, 2001--The reorganisation of Scania's busbuilding operation is continuing with a view to the long-term development and reinforcement of the company's bus business, improvement of its competitiveness and the achievement of a sustainable level of profitability comparable to that of its truck op ... Continue reading
PICABO STREET - Olympic Gold Medallist - SMT OCTOBER 31ST.
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR FROM PARK CITY UTAH HOME OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS PICABO STREET Olympic Gold Medallist FUEL UP FOR BREAKFAST AND SUPPORT THE U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM Kellogg’s and Albertson’s Team Up with Picabo Street to Feed the FundÔ and Raise $1 Million WEDNESDAY, OCTOBE ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Announces Preliminary Agreements to Acquire the Assets of Perfection Equipment Inc.
SAN ANTONIO--Oct. 23, 2001--Rush Enterprises Inc. , which operates the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America, John Deere construction equipment dealerships in Texas and Michigan, and three of the largest farm and ranch superstores (D&D) in America, today announced that it has signed ... Continue reading
Telelogic Signs Large Consultancy Agreement With European Car Manufacturer
MALMO, Sweden--Oct. 23, 2001--Telelogic (Stockholm Exchange: TLOG), the world-leading provider of solutions for advanced software and systems development, has today received a major consulting agreement with a non-disclosed European car manufacturer. The deal amounts to Euro 1.46 million (US$ 1.3 million). Under the ag ... Continue reading
WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 10/23/2001
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 10/23/2001 These bi-monthly updates are designed to tell you what's new in WOMAN MOTORIST Internet magazine at http://www.womanmotorist.com, the prize for the current month's contest, upcoming radio programs, special projects, events and more. You joined this list by ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Hines & TCW Acquire Millennium Tower in Beijing, China, From Hyundai
-- Hines, the international real estate firm, and Trust Company of the West (TCW), a premier asset management firm, announced the acquisition of Millennium Tower, a 24-story, 600,000-square-foot Class A office building in Beijing. The building was purchased for $95 million from Hyundai Engineering & Construction Compan ... Continue reading
Wescast Continues To Show Strong Third Quarter Results Despite The Market Downturn
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Oct. 23, 2001--Wescast Industries Inc. continues to show strong third quarter earnings. "Despite the slowing economic trends and the catastrophic events of September 11 in the U.S. we are very pleased with our financial results in the third quarter," says Ray Finnie, President and CEO. "Through the ... Continue reading
BHP Billiton Energy Invests in Algeria, in an Advisory by Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--Oct. 23, 2001--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Inc., Houston, Texas). BHP Billiton Limited (Melbourne Australia) has pledged $620 million in energy sector developments in Algeria. The Ohanet gas project will require an investment of $430 million form BHP Billiton. BHP Billit ... Continue reading
PALM DESERT, Calif.--Oct. 23, 2001--As water costs increase and supplies dwindle, more and more industries are turning to high-tech water treatment systems that recycle and reuse water within plant production processes. Some of these systems include "closed loop" technology--known as Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)--that r ... Continue reading
WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 10/23/2001
Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 10/23/2001 These bi-monthly updates are designed to tell you what's new in WOMAN MOTORIST Internet magazine at http://www.womanmotorist.com, the prize for the current month's contest, upcoming radio programs, special projects, events and more. You joined this list by ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Oct. 23, 2001--AutoTrader.com, the Internet's largest automotive classifieds marketplace, today announced it again achieved new record levels of site traffic and revenue in the third quarter 2001. These increases reinforce that AutoTrader.com's online classifieds business model is continuing to gain strength i ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Doing Well In Spite Of It All
Tuesday October 23 ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the Internet's largest automotive classifieds marketplace, today announced it again achieved new record levels of site traffic and revenue in the third quarter 2001. These increases reinforce that AutoTrader.com's online classifieds business model is continuing to gain streng ... Continue reading
Countdown to New York State's Hands-Free Legislation:Consumers Must Take Steps Now to Comply
ORANGEBURG, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- Next week, New York State motorists will be required to use hands-free technology when talking on their wireless phones while driving. Under the new law, passed by the New York State legislature and signed by Governor George Pataki in June, motorists who use their wireless phones while driv ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries Q3 Earnings 78 Cents Per Share
HOUSTON, Oct. 23 -- Cooper Industries, Inc. today reported 2001 third-quarter net income of $74.3 million, or $.78 per share (diluted), compared with net income of $91.4 million, or $.97 per share, for the third quarter of 2000. Revenues for the third quarter 2001 were $1.05 billion, compared with $1.15 billion for the ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- This October 31st, your neighborhood will be literally crawling with creatures -- it's your job to be sure they take their treats home safely! And while the roaming ghosts, goblins and assorted critters aren't real, they do represent legitimate safety concerns for drivers, according t ... Continue reading
The Exciting New Cruze From GM - The Newest Japanese Car Maker
The World keeps getting smaller (and so do the cars). On Monday General Motors presented the worldwide unveiling of the Chevrolet Cruze Wagon a new offering designed by GM's Australian unit, Holden, and engineered and Manufactured in Japan with local partner Suzuki Motor Corp. This marked GM’s return to Manufactu ... Continue reading
ITT Industries Fluid Systems:Strategic Review And Strong Q3 Results
* Alternatives explored for automotive fluid systems unit of Specialty Products segment * Expected third quarter diluted EPS of $0.75, up 4 percent * Full third quarter results to be announced as scheduled on October 25th WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 23 -- ITT Industries, Inc. announced today that it has initiated a strate ... Continue reading
Race Rock Las Vegas Collection To Be Auctioned-One Race Themed Restaraunt Too Many?
Car Enthusiasts From Around the World Compete for First Opportunity to Bid On Cars and Racing Memorabilia From Las Vegas' Race Rock Restaurant SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 23 -- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has signed a deal to auction the world's greatest automotive memorabilia collection from the motorsports themed Rac ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Real Life Fuel Cell Introductions In Reuters Story
Nissan to have fuel cell vehicle technology by 2005 TOKYO, Oct 23 Reuters reported that the Nissan Motor Co, Japan's second largest automaker, said on Tuesday it expected to have the technology for fuel cell vehicle production by 2005. Nissan, in the midst of a dramatic restructuring, has lagged in the development of f ... Continue reading
Lear Reports Q3 Sale $3.5 Billion: Full Report Here
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 23 -- Lear Corporation , the world's fifth-largest automotive supplier, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2001. Highlights: * Earnings from operations of $0.35 per share * Free cash flow of $64 million * Redeemed 9.50% subordinated notes, lowering future interest cost ... Continue reading
CarParts Technologies Integrates With MISG Programs
Warehouse Distributors and Manufacturers Gain Fully Automated Order Processing, Inquiries, Sales, Order Tracking and Vendor-Managed Inventory EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 23 -- CarParts Technologies, a leading provider of business management software for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that the company's Enterp ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports Record Sales For Year
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 23 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and net income for its year ended September 30, 2001. Fiscal 2001 was the company's 55th consecutive year of sales increases, its 11th straight year of record earnings and the 26th consecutive year of dividend increases. James H. Keyes, John ... Continue reading
VW and Audi Will Replace Upper Child Seat Tether Anchors
Volkswagen of America, Inc. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Audi of America, Inc. announced that they will retrofit many older model year Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, which are not factory equipped with modern upper child seat tether anchors, at no charge to the customer. The upper teth ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Peter Butterfield Becomes Kia's Executive Vice President
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Peter Butterfield, a 25-year automotive industry executive, will become Kia Motors America's executive vice president of sales, marketing and fixed operations on Nov. 1 and will oversee the operations of sales, marketing, service, parts, consumer affairs, training and warranty.``Mr. Butterfie ... Continue reading
Don't Get On The Wrong Plane To New Orleans
Northwest Airlines MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 22 --Northwest Airlines today announced that it will waive administrative fees and some fare differences for passengers traveling to the Superbowl and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in New Orleans.``Our customers had no control over the changes in the ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 22 -- General Motors (GM) Racing has confirmed that McLaren Performance Technologies, Inc. will serve as its engine development partner for the all-new 2002 Cadillac Northstar LeMans Prototype (LMP) race car.(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010321/MCLNLOGO )Power for the 2002 Cadillac ... Continue reading
SME Publishes Leaner Meaner Manufacturing Plant Guide
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 22 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announces the publication of ``Lean Manufacturing: A Plant Floor Guide,'' a comprehensive implementation guide for medium and large-sized organizations that are determined to eliminate waste and add to the bottom line of their facilities. Written ... Continue reading
Daewoo Posts Operating Profit In Q3
SEOUL, South Korea AP reports that Daewoo Motor Co. said Monday it posted an operating profit in the third quarter, raising hopes of a successful takeover deal with General Motors Corp.The company, which is operating under bankrupcty protection, said its operating profit was 35 billion won ($26.9 million)in the July-Se ... Continue reading
UAW and General Dynamics Settle
DETROIT, Oct. 22 -- Negotiators for the UAW and General Dynamics Land Systems have reached an agreement on a tentative four-year master contract covering more than 720 UAW-represented workers at facilities in Sterling Heights, Michigan; Lima, Ohio; and Eynon, Pennsylvania, and over 3,100 retirees.Details of the propose ... Continue reading
VAIREX Signs Development Contract to Provide Air Delivery System for Fuel Cell Vehicle
CAREFREE, Ariz.--Oct. 22, 2001--Guardian Technologies International, Inc. , in a follow-up to its previously announced intention to acquire VAIREX corporation, announced today that VAIREX has signed a contract to provide engineering and demonstration air delivery systems for the fuel cell power plant to be used in fuel ... Continue reading
ALAMEDA, Calif.--Oct. 22, 2001--Wind River Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of software and services for connected smart devices, today introduced Tornado(R) for Car Infotainment, a complete development platform for creating car infotainment and telematic devices such as in car navigation systems, global positioning ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics Rises in Buoyant Automotive Market
GENEVA--October 22, 2001-- ST ranked as world's third largest chip supplier for automotive, first in Asia/Rest of World and most successful non-Japanese supplier in Japan In the semiconductor industry's most buoyant segment, STMicroelectronics substantially outgrew the market and moved up in the world rankings, accordi ... Continue reading
Stewart Components Controllable Electric Water Pump
The following is a press release for Stewart Components Controllable Electric Water Pump. It will be introduced at the SEMA Show, Booth #10742, and the AAPEX Show, Booth #125. Stewart Components, the performance products division of Engineered Machined Products, has developed a Controllable Electric Water Pump, initial ... Continue reading
USAR Fact Sheet for Concord Motorsport Park
2001 HOOTERS PROCUP SERIES RACE FACTS WHAT: Dan Duncan Memorial Hooters 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Race #28 of 29 (Championship Race #3) WHERE: Concord Motorsport Park - .5 mile, high-banked tri-oval WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. EST DISTANCE: 250 Laps, 125 Miles TV: Speedvision (Tape-Delayed, Thursday, Nov ... Continue reading
USAR Pre-Race Story on John Kinder
For Immediate Release: Timmy Hutson USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 www.usarprocup.com usar@bellsouth.net Kinder returns to site of career best finish Midland, NC - The last time John Kinder exited the gates of Concord Motorsports Park he collected the best finish of his USAR Hooters ProCup career. "We are looking ... Continue reading
Law Finishes Strong for Porsche in 2001
Law Finishes Strong for Porsche in 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX, Arizona (October 22, 2001) - In 2001, Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series driver, Darren Law proved that he is among the best of Porsche drivers. For the second consecutive year, Law will finish in the top ten in the prestigious Porsche Cup, whic ... Continue reading
C-BACK INTERNATIONAL SEMA Booth # 12954 C-Back For active safety when reversing C-Back is an active safety system designed for cars, vans, SUVs, RVs and commercial vehicles when reversing. C-Back is the first rear obstacle detection system that focuses on safety, rather than acting as a parking aid. Longer detection zo ... Continue reading
TOM LANDRETH MONARCH OF KING TACO LEGEND CARS,
TOM LANDRETH MONARCH OF KING TACO LEGEND CARS, RUSTY STEWART RULER OF THE PICK YOUR PART FIGURE 8's Irwindale Speedway Race Report, October 20, 2001 By Tim Kennedy Dave Lyon started fourth, took the lead on lap 40 and won the 23-truck American Race Trucks 75-lap feature by 0.142 seconds Saturday on the half-mile Irwind ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc. Declares Dividend
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Oct. 22, 2001--Wescast Industries Inc. has declared a dividend on its common shares in the amount of $0.12 per common share, and such dividend shall be payable on November 23, 2001 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 2, 2001. Wescast Industries Inc. is the world's largest ... Continue reading
Toyota Nears Completion of $800 Million Expansion in Princeton, Indiana
HOUSTON--Oct. 22, 2001--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Inc.; Houston, Texas). Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (Erlanger, KY), a division of Toyota Motor Corporation (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is nearing completion of an $800 million expansion at its Princet ... Continue reading
Gabelli & Company's 25th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
RYE, N.Y.--Oct. 22, 2001--Gabelli & Company, Inc. will host its 25th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, October 29th-31st, 2001, at The Bellagio-Resort in Las Vegas. This three-day research meeting will feature leading automotive suppliers, dealers, and parts retailers. This year's conference will also feature tw ... Continue reading
S&P Afm Rtg on CBTC Goodyear Tire & Rubber Tr 2001-34
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--Oct. 22, 2001--Standard & Poor's affirmed its triple-'B' rating on corporate-backed trust certificates series 2001-34 issued by Corporate Backed Trust Certificates Goodyear Tire & Rubber Note-Backed Series 2001-34 Trust. This affirmation follows the issuance of an additional $3,500,000 of c ... Continue reading
TIGHT ARA POINTS RACE HIGHLIGHTS WORLD CROWN WEEKEND
For immediate release October 21, 2001 TIGHT ARA SOUTHERN THUNDER POINTS RACE HIGHLIGHTS WORLD CROWN WEEKEND AT PEACH STATE SPEEDWAY JEFFERSON, GEORGIA - The American Racing Association (ARA) Southern Thunder Series points race is incredibly tight as the late model tour prepares for the historic World Crown 200 this Sa ... Continue reading
Astris Energi Sees Three-Fold Increase in its Fuel Cell-Driven Golf Car Range
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Oct. 22, 2001--Astris Energi Inc. (OTCBB:ASRNF), developers of alkaline fuel cell energy systems for small vehicles and homes, reported today that recent progress in hydrogen gas storage technology promises to nearly treble the distance its pioneering fuel cell-powered golf car can travel without ... Continue reading
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