NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth Dreaming of California Victory Lane
April 24, 2001 (CONCORD, NC) -- The year 2000 highlighted one of the best rookie battles in Winston Cup Series history -- Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Both young, talented drivers showed competitors and fans what they were made of. For Matt Kenseth, it was under the sunshine at California Motor Speedway where i ... Continue reading
NHRA: Dixon, Force, Jeg Coughlin, Hines and Stanfield winners at Gatornationals
April 23, 2001 GAINESVILLE, Fla. - John Force scored his 94th career NHRA Funny Car victory at Saturday's rain delayed Mac Tools Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway, the fifth race of the NHRA's 50th anniversary season. Larry Dixon, Jeg Coughlin, Matt Hines and Greg Stanfield also won their respective categories at t ... Continue reading
NHRA: Finishing Order Mac Tools Gatornationals
April 23, 2001 GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Final finish order (1-16) for professional categories at the 32nd annual MAC Tools NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. The $1.7 million race is the fifth of 24 events in the $50-million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. TOP FUEL: 1. Larry Dixon; 2. ... Continue reading
IROC: Bobby Labonte repeats at Talladega in IROC Series
April 23, 2001 Talladega, AL., April 21-Repeating his finish last year, NASCAR Winston Cup Series veteran Bobby Labonte, driving the white True Value IROC Pontiac Firebird, won his second True Value IROC Talladega race by .2097 seconds in the second round of the 25th True Value IROC series at Talladega Superspeedway. V ... Continue reading
USAR: Puryear Collects First Career Win
April 23, 2001 JENNERSTOWN, PA – Stacy Puryear was able to outlast Donnie Hill for the final seven laps to win the Naturally Fresh Dressings 200 at Jennerstown Speedway Saturday night in front 4,000 fans. The race was the first-ever northern division race for the United Speed Alliance Racing Hooters ProCup Series ... Continue reading
USAC: Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series Race Results, North Vernon
April 23, 2001 USAC STOOPS FREIGHTLINER SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: April 21, 2001 – North Vernon, IN – Twin Cities Raceway Park QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kevin Doty, 25, Chrisman-14.221; 2. Derek Scheffel, 7, Booe-14.260; 3. Kevin Thomas, 3R, Reynolds/Byram-14.269; 4. Tony Elliott, 66, Walker/Gratton-14.285; 5. ... Continue reading
GRAND AM: Field, Gavin Capture First-Ever Victory
April 23, 2001 PHOENIX, Ariz. - It was a night full of surprises at Phoenix International Raceway for the running of the Sun Automotive 200 tonight. In a desert known for its brutally hot and dry climate, it rained. And just when the radar looked as though it would clear, more appeared on the horizon. However the Dyson ... Continue reading
USAC: Western Sprint Car Race Results, Madera
April 23, 2001 USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: April 21, 2001 – Madera, CA – Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Davey Hamilton, 14, Pierson-14.060; 2. Bobby McMahan, 26, Espindola-14.070; 3. Shauna Hogg, 5, Hogg-14.160; 4. Damion Gardner, 20, Gardner-14.170; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC: Western Midget Car Race Results, Madera
April 23, 2001 WORLDCOM USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR RACE RESULTS: April 21, 2001 – Madera, CA – Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Floyd Alvis, 11x, Alvis-14.410; 2. Sleepy Tripp, 3, Tripp-14.420; 3. Thomas Meseraull, 57, TST-14.440; 4. Wally Pankratz, 1, Pankratz-14.510; 5. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hamilton Wins, Another Top 10 for No. 8 Budweiser Team
April 23, 2001 Bobby Hamilton won Sunday’s Talladega 500 on a day that saw 188-laps of green-flag action. With no yellow flags to slow the pace, the 500 miles were completed in slightly more than 2 hours and 43 minutes at an average speed of 184.003 mph. More than half of the drivers in the field (26 total) led a ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Steele wins Winchester war
April 23, 2001 WINCHESTER, IN - Tim Steele, in the HS Die-Softech Ford, capitalized on the late-race misfortunes of Frank Kimmel to win Sunday afternoon's ARCA RE/MAX 250 at Winchester Speedway. Steele was trailing Kimmel by 2 lengths with less than 50 laps remaining when Kimmel cut down a right-front in turn one. Stee ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Penske Team Stages First 2001 Private Test at Speedway
April 23, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Penske Racing returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday, staging its first spring private test for drivers Helio Castroneves and Gil de Ferran in preparation for the 85th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27. On pit lane with the drivers and three Marlboro Team Penske Dallara ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Post Race Quotes, Steve Park
April 23, 2001 Steve Park, No. 1 Pennzoil Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "We cut a tire (left-front) on lap 90 and we could never come back. We caught some debris, I guess. Our plan was to pit on lap 99, so that was 9 laps early and it put us a lap down. All we could do was just ride around and wait for the caution that never ... Continue reading
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NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Post Race Quotes, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
April 23, 2001 Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo: (How much deal-making was going on between guys to draft?) "None, really. You know, you just knew that if you screwed somebody, they was going to end up screwing you back. So you tried to hang with guys as long as you could. Normally, I mean, I d ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Post Race Quotes, Mike Skinner
April 23, 2001 Mike Skinner, No. 31 Lowe's Chevrolet Monte Carlo: "The Lowe's Chevy was bad to the bone at the beginning. It was just awesome. We tried different grooves on the track but had problems finding one that was better than another. But you just had to go where you could get at the time. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Talladega 500 Post Race Interview, Bobby Hamilton
April 23, 2001 (Tell us about your car): "We knew we was good in practice. The motor we qualified with wasn't as good as our race motor and we knew we was going to be a couple tenths better in the race. And then me and Jimmy (Elledge) talked about some shock changes, and that was it. We made the changes and the car run ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Proficiency Adds Lockheed Martin to Strategic Advisor Program Leading Aerospace Manufacturer to Advise on Products and Strategy Marlborough, MA – April 23, 2001 -- Proficiency Incorporated today announced that Lockheed Martin Corporation has become a Strategic Advisor to the company. In this cap ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON and OGDEN, Utah--April 23, 2001--The first Minuteman III ICBM booster, produced under the Propulsion Replacement Program (PRP), was delivered this month to the U. S. Air Force Space Command. TRW Inc. manages the PRP for the Air Force ICBM System Program Office (SPO) at Hill Air Force Base as part of its role ... Continue reading
China Tire e-commerce.com Limited (Former Name: China Tire Holdings Limited)
Press Release Consolidated Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2000 NEW YORK, April 23 China Tire e-commerce.com Limited ("China Tire" or the "Company") announced today its audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2000: Financial Highlights Year ended Year ended Change% December 31, December 31, ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 23 Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com), the Web's leading consumer resource for unbiased automotive information, today announces the launch of Used Vehicle PowerShopper, a free service that simplifies and aggregates the various transaction options in the used vehicle marketplace, making the ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--April 23, 2001--Grand Prix Sports Inc. (OTCBB:GPRX) announced that driver Tomas Enge gave the Coca-Cola Nordic Racing team its second consecutive podium finish of the season with an excellent drive to third place at Imola in Italy. Enge started the second round FIA F3000 International Championship race ... Continue reading
James F. "Pat" O'Crowley III Elected New President and CEO of Standard Automotive Corporation
NEW YORK--April 23, 2001--The Board of Directors of Standard Automotive Corporation (AMEX: AJX) has elected James F. "Pat" O'Crowley III to become the new President and CEO of the Company. Mr. O'Crowley replaces Steven Merker who retains the title of Chairman. Before joining Standard Automotive, Mr. O'Crowley was execu ... Continue reading
Law Gives PCH Outpatient Kids Wild Ride at PIR
Law Gives PCH Outpatient Kids Wild Ride at PIR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2001 (Phoenix, Arizona) - G&W Motorsports #81 driver, Darren Law, gave the outpatient children from the Phoenix Children's Hospital a wild ride Saturday afternoon. In a Porsche 996, donated by Sun Automotive, Law drove 12 kids, ranging in ag ... Continue reading
Michael J. O'Malley Joins JWT Detroit as Global Business Director, Ford
NEW YORK, April 23 /PRNewswire Interactive Press Release/ -- Peter A. Schweitzer, President and Chief Executive Officer of J. Walter Thompson Company, today announced that Michael J. O'Malley, 49, is joining the company as Executive Vice President, Global Business Director on the Ford Motor Co. account, based at JWT De ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Invites You to Join Its First Quarter Conference Call on the Web
COBURG, Ore., Apr. 23 /PRNewswire Interactive Press Release/ -- In conjunction with Monaco Coach's First Quarter earnings release, you are invited to listen to its conference call broadcast live over the Internet at 1:00 p.m. Eastern on April 24, 2001. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) What: ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--April 23, 2001-- Crash Test Results: Performances of Three Small SUVs Vary One of three small sport utility vehicle designs new for 2001, the Hyundai Santa Fe, earns a good overall rating based on performance in a 40 mph frontal offset crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The ot ... Continue reading
Richard Holland Promoted to President of ARKONA
SALT LAKE CITY--April 23, 2001--ARKONA(R) Inc. (OTC:ARKN) a technological leader in fully integrated automobile dealer management solutions, Monday announced that the board of directors has named Richard Holland, formerly executive vice president of the company, as president of ARKONA. Alan Rudd remains as chief execut ... Continue reading
TEAM Vehicle Sales Announces Interactive ``Search for Equipment'' Web Site
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.--April 23, 2001--TEAM Vehicle Sales today announced an expansion of the TEAM Vehicle Sales web site to include a nationwide used truck search engine. Customers now have the capability to access over 400 light and medium-duty straight trucks, plus a wide assortment of tractors and trailers by logging ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., April 23 Toyota Motor Sales, (TMS) U.S.A., Inc. has teamed up with Los Angeles Spanish-language radio station Super Estrella 97.5 Y 103.1 to develop a promotion to help raise money for victims of the 7.9 earthquake that hit El Salvador on January 13. The promotion involves Super Estrella morning DJ pe ... Continue reading
Travelers Insurance Participates in the Annual 'Take Our Daughters to Work Day'
HARTFORD, Conn.--April 23, 2001--Travelers Insurance will take part in "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" this Thursday, April 26, and provide an assortment of activities that will offer youngsters a first-hand experience in a corporate setting for the sixth year. "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" is a national event deve ... Continue reading
2001 Northern ProCup Top 25 Driver Points Thru 4/23/01 Please note Bart Hartman should be 7th with 115 pts. He was listed as 9th in the previous release. Position Driver Hometown Points Wins 1. Mike Herman Jr. Kannapolis, NC 145 0 2. ... Continue reading
ZAPPY JR. Electric Scooter Now Available at ToysRus.com
SEBASTOPOL, Calif.--April 23, 2001--The new ZAPPY JR. electric scooter from electric vehicle pioneer ZAPWORLD.COM is now available at http://www.toysRus.com. Modeled after the popular ZAPPY electric scooter for adults, ZAPPY JR. is the first electric scooter in the United States designed specifically as a toy following ... Continue reading
Lear Posts First-Quarter Results in Line with Guidance
Lear Corporation, the world's fifth-largest automotive supplier, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2001. For the quarter, Lear posted net sales of $3.5 billion, operating income of $134.6 million and net income of $14.5 million, or $.22 per share. Excluding non- recurring items, Lear had net ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Reports First-Quarter Results
Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. Earnings for the quarter, excluding the impact of restructuring activities, were $0.60 per diluted share, exceeding First Call consensus estimate of $0.41. First-quarter revenues were $661.9 million, a decrease ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Reports Record Income for First Quarter 2001
Earnings Per Share Increased 10.5% to $0.21 Per Share Compared to $0.19 Per Share in Q1 2000 Same Store Retail Revenue and Gross Profit Increased 3.5% and 4.2%, Respectively United Auto Group, Inc. , a leading automotive retailer, announced record results for first quarter 2001. First quarter revenues increased 25.6% t ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors, Inc. Climbs 157 Places on the Fortune 1000 List
Lithia Motors announced today that it has again been included in the Fortune 1000 List, which highlights the largest companies in the United States for the year 2000. This is Lithia's second year on the list with a ranking of 815, up 157 places from last year's position. Lithia is included in the "Automotive Retailing ... Continue reading
3M Reports First Quarter Results
3M reported first quarter 2001 earnings of $1.16 per share, up 3 cents per share from the first quarter last year, excluding non-recurring items in both periods.* Net income totaled $467 million, compared with $456 million in the comparable period excluding non-recurring items. Sales totaled $4.17 billion, up 2.3 perce ... Continue reading
Conference Call on May 11, 2001 at 11:00 AM EDT MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., April 23 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace"), a leading provider of car care services, today announced that it expects to report improved and positive financial results for the first quarter ended March 3 ... Continue reading
Consulier Engineering Reports Win of Insurance Suit in Summary Judgment
Consulier Engineering, Inc. of Riviera Beach, Florida reported their wholly owned subsidiary, Southeast Automotive Acquisition Corporation, received a favorable ruling on its Motion for Summary Declaratory Judgment against American States Insurance Company, and is now proceeding to discussions of the actual amount of t ... Continue reading
Copart Acquires Third Facility in Louisiana
Copart, Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Twin City Salvage Pool, Inc. of Shreveport, Louisiana. The 30-acre facility was acquired for Copart stock and is Copart's 80th location in the US and the third facility in Louisiana. "We are very pleased that the Twin City facility is joining Copart," said Willi ... Continue reading
A.C.L.N. Limited Announces Shipments of 36,439 Cars in First Quarter
A.C.L.N. Limited, a global leader in the distribution and logistics of new and pre-owned automobiles, today announced that the extraordinary demand for automobiles in Africa led to it shipping approximately 36,439 automobiles during the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. This year's first quarter shipments represent a ... Continue reading
Infomedia Secures 5 Year Data License Ford Asia Pacific
NARRABEEN, Australia--April 23, 2001--Automotive industry I.T. developer, Infomedia Ltd today announced the signing of a five year data license agreement with Ford Motor Company's Asia Pacific group to provide Ford dealers in 12 Asia Pacific countries with its award winning Microcat(R) electronic parts catalog (EPC). T ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif.--April 23, 2001-- FileNET System Automates Intranet Underwriting to Speed Policy Issuance and Improve Customer Satisfaction FileNET Corp. , a leading provider of eProcess Management software solutions, announced today that AAA Missouri, a motor club serving more than 1 million members in seven states ... Continue reading
Algoma Steel Initiates Financial Restructuring: Order Obtained Under CCAA
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario--April 23, 2001--Algoma Steel Inc. announced today that it is initiating a restructuring of its financial obligations. As part of this process, the company has sought and obtained an Order for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") before the Ontario Superior Court ... Continue reading
Autodaq Names Former Kia Executive Larry Janus Director Of Institutional Sales
MENLO PARK, Calif.--April 23, 2001--Autodaq Corporation, an integrated automotive remarketing services company (www.autodaq.com), announced today the appointment of Larry Janus as director of institutional sales. Janus, a 26-year veteran of the automotive industry, joins Autodaq to aid the company in serving and growin ... Continue reading
Bettcher Manufacturing, LLC Names Jeremiah J. Lynch President
BROOK PARK, Ohio--April 23, 2001--Jeremiah J. Lynch, Jr., has been named president of Bettcher Manufacturing, LLC, according to Frederick W. Clarke, president and CEO of Brittany Corporation, a Cleveland-based holding company which owns Bettcher. "We are extremely pleased to benefit from Jerry's global perspective in s ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Announces Restructuring and New Direction
SALT LAKE CITY--April 23, 2001--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FLXP - NEWS). Today John Sindt, President and CEO of Flexpoint announces a chronological overview of events which have taken place since the Company's last public announcement, dated January 29, 2001. "I believe that this information wi ... Continue reading
Nissan Kicks Off Fourth Annual Clothing Drive
Nissan, WAMU, Roll Call and Congress Unite for Retire Your Attire(TM) WASHINGTON, April 23 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Today, Nissan North America, Inc. launched its fourth annual Retire Your Attire(TM) clothing drive benefiting thousands of deserving individuals in Washington D.C., Sacramento and Los Ange ... Continue reading
RallyPark Hosting Camping World RV Rally
TAMPA, Fla.--April 23, 2001--RallyPark, the world's first RV Park specifically designed for RV rallies, announced today that it will host a four-day/three-night Camping World Rally to be held May 24-27, 2001. The Camping World rally allows RV guests to "set-up-camp" at the Park and enjoy a fun-filled vacation. Planned ... Continue reading
Renault Standardizes On Siebel eBusiness Applications
SAN MATEO, Calif.--April 23, 2001-- `Top Six' Automotive Manufacturer Increases Satisfaction, Enhances Loyalty And Maximizes Revenues With Multichannel eBusiness Strategy Siebel Systems, Inc. , the world's leading provider of eBusiness applications software, today announced that Renault, one of Europe's most successful ... Continue reading
Scania: From 0 to 100,000 in Eight Years
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 23, 2001--The Scania Retarder has met with resounding success, with sales quickly exceeding forecast levels. At its launch in 1993, plans were dimensioned around expected sales of 3,000 units a year. This soon turned out to be a gross underestimate. Last year saw record sales of 23,000 units. R ... Continue reading
Syntroleum Schedules First Quarter 2001 Earnings Conference Call
TULSA, Okla., April 23 /PRNewswire Interactive News Release/ -- Syntroleum Corporation announced today that the company's first quarter 2001 conference call will take place on Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at 4:00 PM EDT. During the call, Syntroleum's Kenneth Agee, chairman and chief executive officer, Mark Agee, president and ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--April 23, 2001-- Focus to be Placed on Profitable Investigation and Intelligence Services Businesses The Kroll-O'Gara Company ("the Company") today announced a definitive agreement to sell its Security Products and Services Group (the "O'Gara Group") to Armor Holdings, Inc. ("Armor") . The proposed transactio ... Continue reading
National Ties for Highest in Customer Satisfaction in Study
National Car Rental, a division of ANC Rental Corporation , tied for highest in customer satisfaction among business car rentals at or near airports in the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Domestic Airport Rental Car Customer Satisfaction Study(SM). "Creating satisfied, loyal customers is what the car r ... Continue reading
Filter Manufacturers Council Marks 30 Years as the Filter Industry's Voice
Research Triangle Park, N.C. - For 30 years, the Filter Manufacturers Council (FMC) has served as the voice for the filter industry - from proactive environmental initiatives to roundtable discussions of current issues. Formed in 1971, FMC is a product line group of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA ... Continue reading
Prolong International Corp. Appoints Two New Directors
IRVINE, Calif.--April 23, 2001--Prolong International Corp. (AMEX:PRL) today announced the appointments of Gerry Martin and Richard McDermott as members of the board of directors. Martin has been the president of CMI located in Newport Beach, Calif., since 1974 where he is engaged in arranging debt and equity financing ... Continue reading
Rosemarie Kitchin Aftermarket Communications Icon Joins SEMA
Rosemarie Kitchin a long time Aftermarket Industry communications executive has left MEMA and joined the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) as director of consumer awareness/public relations, a new position. MEMA and SEMA are close partners in a number of industry ventures, including Automotive Aftermarket I ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Divests Fuel Systems Unit
BorgWarner Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of its fuel systems business to an investor group led by TMB Industries, a private equity group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The fuel systems unit was part of the Vehicle Products business of Kuhlman Corporation that BorgWarner acquired in March ... Continue reading
COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY warned shareholders that they may receive and should not accept an offer made by a Canadian organization named TRC Capital Corporation to purchase, for investment purposes, a very small percentage (3.4%) of the Company's common stock at a price below market and book value. Richard Teeple, V ... Continue reading
D3 - Driver Distraction Demo Grabs Attention
When the world's largest automaker wanted to educate consumers about the dangers of driving distracted in a compelling way, it turned to an industry-leading interactive services company for help. In just a few weeks, Enlighten, an Ann-Arbor-based interactive design, development and consulting firm, created a fun, engag ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces First-Quarter Results
Dana Corporation announced that its sales for the first quarter of 2001 were $2.7 billion, down from $3.5 billion for the same period last year. Operating earnings per share totaled one cent on a diluted basis, exceeding consensus estimates. The company also reported net non-recurring charges of $28 million (19 cents p ... Continue reading
Delphi's Ion Sense Ignition Subsystem 'Sparks' Interest
In the past, a spark was all it took to initiate combustion in an engine. These days, to meet tougher emission standards, achieve improved fuel economy and reach optimum vehicle performance, ignition subsystems need to be much more sophisticated and precise. Delphi Automotive Systems , a world leader in fuel handling a ... Continue reading
DMV Announces Settlement Terms With Gunderson Chevrolet
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has reached a settlement agreement with Gunderson Chevrolet, located in El Monte, California, in the largest dealer fraud case to surface in California in recent years. The DMV had also referred this consumer fraud case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office (DA) for ... Continue reading
Dramatic Increase in Losses in New York No-Fault Auto Claims
Losses in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) claims rose by 79 percent from 1995 to 2000 in New York compared to 25 percent in all no-fault states, according to a new study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC). This increase in New York was fueled by growth in the number of claims and in the average amount paid per cl ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Announces First Quarter 2001 Revenues
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, announced consolidated revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001. For the first quarter, revenues were Euro 100.6 million (US$88.8 million) representing like-for-like growth of 2.9% over the same period in 2000. Total sales w ... Continue reading
DynaMotive Reports Fiscal 2000 Results
DynaMotive Technologies Corporation announced that it has publicly filed its fiscal 2000 year end financial statements. President & CEO Andrew Kingston also outlined the Company's progress over the past year and presented its future prospects and challenges. Commenting on the Company's achievements, Mr. Kingston said, ... Continue reading
Emitec Combats Global Warming With Recyclable Metallic Substrates
The Earth Day 2001 U.S. Clean Energy Agenda has challenged automakers and suppliers to improve fuel efficiency of new cars and light trucks to reduce global warming pollutant emissions. Answering this challenge, Emitec GmbH has achieved Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standards with environmentally friendly, m ... Continue reading
Ford Reports First Quarter Earnings of $1.1 Billion
-- Earnings per share 60 cents (excluding accounting change). -- North America margins improve from fourth quarter; Europe profitable; South America recovery continues. -- Ford Credit earnings up 15 percent. -- Positive operating cash flow and strong balance sheet. DEARBORN, Mich., April 19 Ford Motor Company earned $1 ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Second-Quarter Earnings Exceed Expectations
Johnson Controls, Inc. reported second quarter earnings per diluted share of $.89, which were above analyst expectations, but 6% below the prior year due to sharply lower levels of domestic automotive vehicle production. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2001, rose 6% over the prior year, reflecting the compan ... Continue reading
Kenworth Makes 4-Spoke Steering Wheel Standard
Kenworth Truck Company has made a new 4-spoke steering wheel standard on all new Kenworth Class 8 trucks. The new steering wheel also becomes available as an option on Kenworth's Class 7 trucks beginning April 30. The new 4-spoke steering wheel provides a soft touch feel that offers modern styling and ergonomic comfort ... Continue reading
Motorists Can Become 'Green Drivers'
Motorists can become "green drivers" by regularly carrying out simple car care and maintenance procedures that also can help our nation continue to improve air quality, a non-profit transportation research group reports. The Road Information Program (TRIP) is providing "green driving" tips on its web site (in a printab ... Continue reading
Sears Names Johnson Controls As Automotive Supplier of the Year
Johnson Controls, Inc., a leading global supplier of automotive and commercial batteries, has been recognized by Sears, Roebuck and Co. as "Automotive Supplier of the Year" and as a "Partner in Progress" award recipient for 2000. Johnson Controls is one of seven suppliers that received Supplier of the Year recognition ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Slowing Economy Influencing Used Car Shoppers
70% of Consumers Believe That Purchasing Online Could Enable Them to Buy A Better Used Vehicle for Less Money IRVINE, Calif., April 19 Car buyers are heading to used car lots as the American economy continues to slow. In a recent study conducted for Autobytel.com by Princeton, New Jersey-based Opinion Research, 39 perc ... Continue reading
Toyota Releases North American Manufacturing Environmental Report
For the first time in the company's North American history, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) will release today its 2000 Environmental Manufacturing Report that highlights Toyota's five-year Environmental Action Plan, its targets and environmental progress within the manufacturing industry. This r ... Continue reading
Turn In Spent Lead-Acid Batteries on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day 2001, Battery Council International [BCI] reminds consumers to check their garages, boathouses and tool sheds for any spent -- or used -- lead-acid batteries, and turn them in for recycling. According to BCI, which represents the country's manufacturers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries, ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 306,789 units, up from the 288,519 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 4,910,001 vehicles, down 17.4 percent fr ... Continue reading
Cadillac, Saab And Opel Available Again Hong Kong
Cadillac, Saab And Opel Get Fresh Start in Hong Kong Hong Kong -- After being absent from the new car market in Hong Kong for more than a year, Cadillac and Opel are back with two new showrooms under the direction of a well-known distributor. "Resuming import sales in Hong Kong has been a strategic priority," said Geor ... Continue reading
General Motors Recalling 1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana, And Oldsmobile Silhouette Minivans DETROIT - General Motors announced that a recall campaign is under way regarding 1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana, and Oldsmobile Silhouette minivans equipped with the optional p ... Continue reading
Paris Texas Team Wins State Finals of Student Auto Skills Contest
HOUSTON--April 21, 2001--A team of two students from North Lamar High School took top honors today in the Texas state finals of the 2001 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest in Houston. The students, Jared B. Reaves and Jimmy L. Mills now go on to represent Texas at the June 18th national finals in Washington, D. C. Th ... Continue reading
Acura has been missing a critical piece of what every vehicle manufacturer wants: an entry in every market segment. ... Continue reading
A Mixed Bag Of Good And Bad Automotive News
The auto business encompasses so many different aspects, it's hard to cover them all. This time we touch on items that range from decisions made at the international corporate level down to customized retro-rods. ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 17 YEAR 2001
An Isuzu truck vibrates in Oakland, CA. The heater motor doesn't work on a Ford in Portland, OR. In Hampton, VA, a Buick won't run until it's thoroughly warmed up. ... Continue reading
Dodge Appeal Overturns NASCAR Ruling
Long ago, my brother-in-law, a practicing attorney of many years experience, pontificated a truism to me that has stuck with me for several decades. 'Larry,' he said, 'justice is expensive'. ... Continue reading
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Mercedes makes real utility vehicles like its Unimog for the home market, but they're not fancy like its M-Series SUVs, says Bob Hagin. Matt says Unimog wouldn't look right in a country club parking lot. ... Continue reading
Lots has been written about Saturn during its 10 years of existence, and the company is currently in a state of change. It's more in the General Motors family now than it used to be and less a perky I'll-do-it-my-way maverick. It's tenets have changed, but its main product is still a line of small compact vehicles to f ... Continue reading
Volkswagen has a new Passat. Prior to late 1997, that would have meant little to other makers of premium midsized family sedans, and even less to most buyers of such cars. Before the 1998 model year, the VW Passat was, to put it diplomatically, a minor player in that most important class. ... Continue reading
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