Fleetwood Enterprises Invites You to Join Its Fiscal 2002 First Quarter Results Conference Call on the Web RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 23 Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today announced plans to release res ... Continue reading
In-Hand Entries for the Upcoming SW Tour Event at Irwindale
ENTRIES RECEIVED AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY FOR NASCAR FEATHERLITE SOUTHWEST TOUR RACE SEPT 1, 2001 (AS OF 08.23.01) # Name, Hometown, State Sponsor, Car Make, Model 03 Jim Pettit II, Prunedale, CA Hall Kinion.com/Bay Pac Racing, Chevy 07 Kevin Clark, Colorado Springs, Kenwood Car Audio, Chevy 2 Craig Raudman, Bakersfield, ... Continue reading
Interep Taps $11 Billion Automotive Advertising Category for Additional Radio Dollars
NEW YORK--Aug. 23, 2001-- 3rd Largest Radio Advertising Category Allocates Less Than 3% of Media Spending to National Radio Interep released a new report today on automotive advertising entitled, "Radio Works for Automotive Advertisers." Automotive is the largest national advertising category in the United States, and ... Continue reading
James Selwa Named President of ASC Marketing Services
James Selwa Named President of ASC Marketing Services ASC launches new marketing services division SOUTHGATE, Mich., Aug. 23 Automotive veteran James G. Selwa has been named President and COO of ASC Marketing Services, according to Lawrence P. Doyle, President and CEO of ASC Incorporated. Selwa will be responsible for ... Continue reading
Torvec Appoints Globe-Lynx Group, Inc. as Market/Country Liaison Agent to China
Torvec Appoints Globe-Lynx Group, Inc. as Market/Country Liaison Agent to China ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 23 Torvec Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TOVC) announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Globe-Lynx Group, Inc. (GLG) to act as its liaison agent for its FTV(TM) and Class 3 and 4 Cab-Over-Engine (COE) truck ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Interep Taps $11 Billion Automotive Advertising Category for Additional Radio Dollars
-- Interep released a new report August 23 on automotive advertising entitled, "Radio Works for Automotive Advertisers." Automotive is the largest national advertising category in the United States, and generally ranks 3rd among the top national ad categories for radio. You can reach the story directly by going to http ... Continue reading
CART Unveils Five-Year Plan and Strategic Direction In Meeting With Sponsors and Manufacturers
CART Unveils Five-Year Plan and Strategic Direction In Meeting With Sponsors and Manufacturers CHICAGO, Aug. 23 Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. today will announce its five-year strategic direction in meetings with sponsors and manufacturers. As part of the plan, CART identified six imperatives that will serve as ... Continue reading
Coach Danny Ford Joins TRAC Board
Coach Danny Ford Joins TRAC Board CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 23 Team Sports Entertainment Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TSPT) and its first venture, Team Racing Auto Circuit (TRAC) has announced that former Clemson Head Football Coach Danny Ford has joined their Board of Directors. Ford became the youngest football coach in NCA ... Continue reading
Jaguar and Spike Lee Deliver a 'New Order' With Advertising Developed for the X-Type
Jaguar and Spike Lee Deliver a 'New Order' With Advertising Developed for the X-Type NEW YORK, Aug. 23 Today, Jaguar will preview its new commercial developed by Spike Lee's 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Inc., at The New Jaguar X-Type Janet Jackson "All For You World Tour 2001" at Madison Square Garden. The commercial ... Continue reading
APPLETON, Wis.--Aug. 23, 2001--Pierce Manufacturing, the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus, was awarded a three-year contract by the City of Chicago for 18 Pierce Dash(R) aerial ladder trucks equipped with 100-foot medium-duty ladders. The city's Department of Fleet Management Commissioner Bo ... Continue reading
S&P Puts ABS Synthetic Sec Ratings On Watch Negative
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--Aug. 23, 2001-- Standard & Poor's today placed its ratings on CorTS Trust for Ford Debentures and PreferredPlus Trust Series FRD-1 (two asset-backed synthetic securities) on CreditWatch with negative implications due to the recent rating action concerning Ford Motor Co. (see list). The rati ... Continue reading
Logic Solutions Delivers Internet-Based EDI System Approved for Use With DaimlerChrysler's New EBMX Gateway LogicEDI(TM)'s open design offers ease of use, low cost of operation, and flexibility ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 23 Logic Solutions, Inc. has developed the only Internet-based EDI transaction-processing package curre ... Continue reading
News from IntraUSA: Intra Responds to Truck Industry Demand with Jump-Start Prevention Kit
NEWS RELEASE August 23, 2001 Contact: Michael Wasem, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611 Will Watson, The IntraUSA Group, 206-575-8111, ext. 101 Reducing Dormant Vehicle Maintenance Costs: IntraUSA Responds to Fleet Demand with Jump-Start Prevention Kit TUKWILA, Wash. -- As more and more trucks sit due to declining freight ... Continue reading
-- WHO: L.A. media professionals, many of whom spend a good part of the day driving while talking on the two-way radio, making cell phone calls and writing copy, will have the opportunity to drive a course designed by the Auto Club and the C-H-P to learn the limitations of distracted driving. WHAT: Media professionals ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Aug. 23, 2001-- -------------------------------------------------- Paleontologist Jack Horner Discovers What is Believed to be Three Oldest T-Rex Ever and Most Complete Juvenile Tyrannosaurus Skeleton Paleontologist Jack Horner announced today his discovery of what is believed to be the three oldest Tyrannosa ... Continue reading
Benson Notches Third Consecutive Top-5 Finish On Ovals
Benson Notches Third Consecutive Top-5 Finish On Ovals Valvoline Pontiac Best GM Car Amid Dodge Parade At Michigan Rain couldn’t dampen the NASCAR Winston Cup Dodge parade at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday nor could it keep Johnny Benson’s #10 Valvoline Pontiac from recording its third consecutive top-fi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Crossfire Concept to Become Reality
Chrysler Crossfire Concept to Become Reality Chrysler Group Announces Production Intent of Sports Coupe PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 19 Continuing its industry- leading track record of taking breakthrough vehicle concepts to reality, the Chrysler Group today announced its intention to build a production version of the Ch ... Continue reading
National Science Foundation Grant Adds to $4.1 Million for PRIME Project
National Science Foundation Grant Adds to $4.1 Million for PRIME Project PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19 The National Science Foundation recently awarded the Partnership for the Regional Innovation in Manufacturing Education Coalition (PRIME) a $846,030 grant to implement a comprehensive approach to manufacturing education in Sout ... Continue reading
ADESA's Total Loss Vehicle Auction Subsidiary Announces Name Change
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 20, 2001--In a move to solidify its strong presence in the total loss vehicle auction industry, ADESA Corporation announced today that it has officially changed the name of its subsidiary, Auto Placement Center (APC) to ADESA IMPACT. Operating in the United States and headquartered in East Providence ... Continue reading
Lean Enterprise Institute Adds New Workshop on Creating Continuous Flow as Follow-up to Value Stream Mapping Workshop BROOKLINE, Mass., Aug. 20 Manufacturers trying to take the next step in lean production will get help at a workshop from the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), taught by a coauthor of LEI's new workbook, ... Continue reading
Audi of America Sponsors Dallas Symphony Orchestra Pops Series
Audi of America Sponsors Dallas Symphony Orchestra Pops Series DALLAS, Aug. 21 Audi of America, Inc. is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Pops Series. Audi signed a one-year agreement to become the Dallas Symphony's second-largest corporate sponsor. "The Dallas Symphony Associat ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Ford Lifts Wraps Off the All-New Fiesta
-- The wraps are off the exciting all-new Ford Fiesta, before its debut at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Designed for what matters most to small-car customers, New Fiesta offers space, style, safety, value and best-in-class driving quality and will be on sale in the United Kingdom in Spring 2002. You can ... Continue reading
American Society of Safety Engineers Urges NASCAR to Take the Lead Now To Improve Driver Safety
American Society of Safety Engineers Urges NASCAR to Take the Lead Now To Improve Driver Safety DES PLAINES, Ill., Aug. 21 Despite what NASCAR officials unveiled today on their investigation into the death of racing legend Dale Earnhardt, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), as it did in a letter to NASCAR' ... Continue reading
Apollo Energy Systems Plans Zero-pollution Vehicles for Mars
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 21, 2001--Wouldn't it be great if we could start all over again with zero-polluting cars? That's the plan for Mars. The first generation Mars Manned Rover, called the EVEREST, will be shown at the Mars Society Convention at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California from August 23 to 26. I ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's Morse TEC Timing System Chosen for New Generation of 4-Cylinder Engines
BorgWarner's Morse TEC Timing System Chosen for New Generation of 4-Cylinder Engines CHICAGO, Aug. 21 BorgWarner has been selected by a major European OEM to supply silent timing chain systems for the auto maker's new generation of middle-size 4-cylinder gasoline engines. This is the first application of Morse TEC timi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Takes Safety Message to Nation's African American Journalists
Chrysler Group Takes Safety Message to Nation's African American Journalists 'Fit For A Kid' Safety Program at National Conference in Orlando AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 According to national studies, African American children between the ages of 4 and 13 are three times more likely to die in motor vehicle crashes tha ... Continue reading
Diesel Fuel Testing Device Wins R&D 100 Award for Southwest Research Institute(TM), Advanced Engine Technology Ltd. SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 21 A new device for determining diesel fuel quality has earned a place on R&D Magazine's list of the year's 100 best inventions. The technology for the R&D 100 Award-winning Ignition Qua ... Continue reading
GM Affirms Third Quarter Earnings Outlook
FOR RELEASE: August 21, 2001 GM Affirms Third Quarter Earnings Outlook DETROIT - General Motors today affirmed its earnings outlook for the third quarter, and its production schedules for the balance of 2001. "GM has a high degree of confidence in the business despite the volatility in the marketplace and the intense c ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International Announces Conference Call For Second Quarter 2001 Results
Hayes Lemmerz International Announces Conference Call For Second Quarter 2001 Results HAYES LEMMERZ INTERNATIONAL LOGO Hayes Lemmerz International logo. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] NORTHVILLE, MI USA 05/22/2001 NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 21 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , announced that it is scheduled to release quarterly resul ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Hornish Delivers the Goods - On and Off the Track MADISON, Ill., Aug. 21, 2001 - While Sam Hornish Jr. focuses on delivering an IRL championship to his teammates at Pennzoil Panther Racing, the Hornish family trucking business co ... Continue reading
MIDDLEBURG, Pa.--Aug. 21, 2001--Kingsley Coach Inc .(OTC-BB-KNGS) continues to report profits for the fourth quarter in a row. The company announced preliminary unaudited revenue and earnings for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 with Earnings Per Share of .02 cents vs. a loss of (.07) cents per share for the fiscal year ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Aug. 21, 2001-- -------------------------------------------------- Driving Safety With Wireless Phones There are more than 118,000 wireless 911 calls made each day, many from cars. The wireless phone is more than a convenience; according to emergency caregivers, it adds to public safety. But everyone agrees t ... Continue reading
SMT - BOB CHASE PRESIDENT OF THE N.E.A 10AM TO 1PM EASTERN 8/29/01
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher BOB CHASE President NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ON WHAT PARENTS AND CHILDREN CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SCHOOL YEAR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2001 10:00AM TO 1:00PM EASTERN Robert F. (Bob) Chase, a leading advocate for public education, was elected president of the National Educ ... Continue reading
Statement by Simpson Performance Products in Response to the 8/21 News Conference by Nascar Regarding the Earnhardt Investigation MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 21 We commend NASCAR for making public the findings of its investigation into the circumstances of Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash at Daytona. However, we are dismayed a ... Continue reading
Fw: ARCA Stock Car News and Notes from Springfield, Illinois
ARCA Stock Car Notes and News from Springfield, Illinois Springfield, Illinois August 20, 2001 It is with a heavy heart that this edition of the notes and tidbits from the 39th PAR-A-DICE-Allen Crowe Memorial 100 are written, as sadly we must report the death of a great competitor, Dean Roper. According to a report rel ... Continue reading
IMMEDIATE RELEASE-GREAT AUTO RACING CONTINUES AT DUQUOIN STATE FAIR
Great Auto Racing Tradition To Continue As Part of DuQuoin State Fair Entertainment Package in 2001 Switch In Race Dates Moves Dirt Cars To Sunday, Stock Cars To Monday Races Will Feature Former Stars, Indianapolis Veterans, NASCAR Stars 51st Southern Illinoisan Ted Horn Memorial 100 Sunday September 2 49th Southern Il ... Continue reading
Agbar Technologies, Inc. Awarded 10 Year Contract to Implement and Operate Washington State Motor Vehicle Inspection Program CHICAGO, Aug. 22 The State of Washington announced today it has awarded a ten-year contract to Agbar Technologies, Inc. of Chicago to construct, implement and operate the State's motor vehicle in ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Aug. 22, 2001--The State of Washington announced today it has awarded a ten-year contract to Agbar Technologies, Inc. of Chicago to construct, implement and operate the State's motor vehicle inspection and maintenance stations in Puget Sound, Spokane and Vancouver areas. Under the contract, Agbar will inspect ... Continue reading
Lean Enterprise Institute Publishes Creating Continuous Flow, a New Workbook To Help Companies Implement Flow by Focusing on Pacemaker Processes BROOKLINE, Mass., Aug. 22 The Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), a nonprofit training, publishing, and research center, has published Creating Continuous Flow, a new workbook th ... Continue reading
Quartaro Suspension Correction 08.22.01
CORRECTING OUR PREVIOUS INFORMATION: August 18, 2001 Race Report David Quartaro (car #44 Food 4 Less Super late Model) was suspended from taking part in competition at Irwindale Speedway for one race and was put on probation the remainder of the 2001 season. ... Continue reading
REPEAT/GenesisIntermedia to Sell Car Rental Direct Subsidiary to Publicly Held MAII Holdings
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 17, 2001--GenesisIntermedia, Inc. (Frankfurt:GIA) and MAII Holdings, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Car Rental Direct.com, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GENI ("CRD"), will be purchased by a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAII Holdings. The closing ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Announces Acquisition of El Paso Great Basin Trucks Inc.
SAN ANTONIO--Aug. 22, 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 acquired s ... Continue reading
Ryder TRS Now Offers Online Reservation Services for Local Truck Rentals
Ryder TRS Now Offers Online Reservation Services for Local Truck Rentals - Ryder TRS's Web Site, yellowtruck.com , Makes Moving Easier for More Than 20 Million Americans Who Are Likely to Relocate Locally This Year - LISLE, Ill., Aug. 22 Ryder TRS, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc. , today announced ... Continue reading
-- WHO: L.A. media professionals, many of whom spend a good part of the day driving while talking on the two-way radio, making cell phone calls and writing copy, will have the opportunity to drive a course designed by the Auto Club and the C-H-P to learn the limitations of distracted driving. WHAT: Media professionals ... Continue reading
LA JOLLA, Calif.--Aug. 22, 2001-- HighRES Forms Strategic Partnership With Auto Research Center -- Mooresville and Installs the HighRES PHARAOH II Software for Pro/ENGINEER HighRES Inc., the advanced 3D reverse engineering software company(TM), today announced their strategic partnership with Auto Research Center -- Mo ... Continue reading
Hurst Hemi Under to appear on Jay Leno tonight.
Click on a thumbnail image to view it full size Click here if you can't read this <http://mrgasket.com/MailDirect/md_altview.asp?ID=237> ; Hurst Hemi Under to appear on Jay Leno tonight. We were just advised that Bob Riggle and the Hurst Hemi Under Glass will be featured TONIGHT in a skit on the Tonight Show with Jay L ... Continue reading
American Honda Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2001
American Honda suppliers on Tuesday, August 21. The award is presented to companies that demonstrate excellence in quality, value and customer service. This year$B!G(Bs award recipients were selected from 54 nominations made by American Honda associates out of more than 1,500 eligible companies. Two of the recipients ... Continue reading
Ballard and GPU Expand Strategic Relationship
VANCOUVER, B.C. & MORRISTOWN, N.J.--Aug. 23, 2001--Ballard Power Systems and GPU, Inc. announced today that their respective subsidiaries, Ballard Generation Systems (BGS) and GPU Diversified Holdings LLC, have restructured their relationship to allow for increased focus on the market and distribution aspects of commer ... Continue reading
Covisint, ANXeBusiness, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Tenneco, TRW Automotive, American Axle & Manufacturing and AMR All Meet to Discuss and Debate Collaborative Commerce at EyeForAuto's e-Collaboration & e-Supply Chain Management Conference DETROIT, Aug. 23 The conference will include exclusive automotive case studies and ex ... Continue reading
Orbital Annual Result PERTH, Australia, Aug. 23 Orbital Engine Corporation today announced its financial and operational results for the year ended 30 June 2001. Key features of our financial year include: -- an operating loss after tax of A$26.8 million, in line with the forecast released by the Company on 18 May 2001 ... Continue reading
WorkingWheels.com Sells Used Commercial Vehicles by Live-Auction On the Internet
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--Aug. 23, 2001--The world's largest Internet-network for used commercial vehicles www.workingwheels.com starts a new activity. In the fourth quarter of this year WorkingWheels will be auctioning used commercial vehicles live via the Internet. "The auction will take place on the basis of a unique ... Continue reading
BAT International's TVT Race Car Sets Track Record Then Captures Second Place On Race Day
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 23, 2001--BAT International Inc. (OTC:BAAT) announced today that its TVT sponsored race car set a new track record during the second qualification run at the Cripple Creek Hill Climb Competition on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001. The new TVT track record was subsequently broken later that day by a competitor. ... Continue reading
CoCreate and APTEC Earn a Top 10 Spot in Aberdeen Group's CPC 'What Works' Awards
CoCreate and APTEC Earn a Top 10 Spot in Aberdeen Group's CPC 'What Works' Awards APTEC Reduces Development Cycle by 9 Months And Saves $250K on Development Costs With CoCreate OneSpace In the Development of DaimlerChrysler Wireless Headset FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 23 A new CD-sound-quality wireless headset that will ... Continue reading
GenesisIntermedia Completes Sale of Car Rental Direct Subsidiary To MAII Holdings
GenesisIntermedia Completes Sale of Car Rental Direct Subsidiary To MAII Holdings LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 GenesisIntermedia, Inc. (Frankfurt: GIA) and MAII Holdings, Inc. announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAII completed the purchase of Car Rental Direct, Inc. from GenesisIntermedia, Inc. As previously reported, ... Continue reading
GMAC Receives OTS Charter To Open New Federal Savings Bank
FOR RELEASE: August 22, 2001 GMAC Receives OTS Charter To Open New Federal Savings Bank Horsham, Pa. - GMAC Residential Holding Corp. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, GMAC Bank, a federal savings bank, has received its charter from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS). Headquartered in Wilmington, De ... Continue reading
^Intier raises additional CDN$14.25 million as underwriters exercise over-allotment option
^Intier raises additional CDN$14.25 million as underwriters exercise over-allotment option AURORA, ON, Aug. 23 - Intier Automotive Inc. announced that the syndicate of underwriters for its initial public offering, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., Credit Suisse First Boston Securities Canada Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., RBC Do ... Continue reading
U.S. Olympic Team Hopeful in Eau Claire Receives Vehicle to Help Support Olympic Dream
FOR RELEASE: August 22, 2001 U.S. Olympic Team Hopeful in Eau Claire Receives Vehicle to Help Support Olympic Dream 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles EAU CLAIRE, WI - Mike Peplinski, Eau Claire-native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in men's curling, received today a new Chevrolet Venture by Markqu ... Continue reading
U.S. Olympic Team Hopeful In Layton-Area To Receive Vehicle To Help Support Olympic Dream
FOR RELEASE: August 22, 2001 U.S. Olympic Team Hopeful In Layton-Area To Receive Vehicle To Help Support Olympic Dream 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles LAYTON, Utah -Jennifer Davidson, Layton-area native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in bobsledding, today received a new Chevrolet Tahoe from Youn ... Continue reading
American Society for Quality to Host Six Sigma Roundtable
American Society for Quality to Host Six Sigma Roundtable MILWAUKEE, Aug. 23 The American Society for Quality (ASQ) will host a Six Sigma Roundtable October 4-5, 2001, in Chicago, Ill., at the Palmer House Hilton. The Roundtable is a face-to-face learning and networking opportunity. Experts in the Six Sigma community w ... Continue reading
Get Behind the Wheel of a 'Denim' Volkswagen Beetle in Kohl's / Levi's(R) Jeans Sweepstakes
Get Behind the Wheel of a 'Denim' Volkswagen Beetle in Kohl's / Levi's(R) Jeans Sweepstakes KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES AND LEVI'S GIVE AWAY DENIM VW BEETLES Kohl's Department Stores is partnering with Levi's to give away 10 custom 'denim' Volkswagen Beetles, as part of the Kohl's and Levi's Take Home a Show Stopper Sweep ... Continue reading
NEWTON, Mass.--Aug. 23, 2001--In just two years, millions of Americans could be trading stocks and doing their banking while driving, a new report from Meridien Research predicts. "The automobile is being transformed into the next mobile portal," analyst Christine Barry writes in one of the first research reports to ta ... Continue reading
PCBM's All Pro Group to Acquire Kings Automotive Group
CLEARWATER, Fla. & PITTSBURGH--Aug. 23, 2001-- Pinnacle Business Management (Pink Sheets:PCBM) has announced that its All Pro Group business unit has entered into a major agreement to significantly improve its competitive position. The letter agreement is with Kings Sales, a major competitor in the region. Under terms ... Continue reading
Reserve Freelander Online LANHAM, Md., Aug. 23 Land Rover is offering customers in North America an easier way to order an all-new Freelander -- from virtually anywhere. Starting August 30, customers who visit http://www.Freelander.com can reserve a vehicle online as part of the Freelander Initial Public Offering (IPO. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Acquire HOPPECKE Automotive Battery Business
Johnson Controls, Inc. and Accumulatorenwerke HOPPECKE Carl Zoellner & Sohn GmbH today announced that Johnson Controls will acquire automotive battery manufacturer HOPPECKE Automotive GmbH & Co. KG. Johnson Controls is a U.S.-based supplier of automotive interior systems and facility management and control, and is the ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce plc Interim Results 2001
Rolls-Royce plc announced today interim results for the half-year ended 30 June 2001. Highlights are: * Profit and cash on course * Sales up 15 per cent, at 3,042 million pounds sterling * Underlying profit before tax on target at 190 million pounds * Average net debt reduced by 25 per cent to 940 million pounds * Orde ... Continue reading
Software Program Provides Early Warning of Potential Auto Safety Issues
Virtual Gold, Inc., a leading next-generation data mining software company announced today the availability of a computer program (CarMiner) that will enable users to test their theories and evaluate information about vehicles involved in fatal crashes. If a theory presented to CarMiner is incomplete or inaccurate, the ... Continue reading
Lacks Enterprises Purchases Product Development System From PDS
Lacks Enterprises, Inc. has signed a purchase order for PDS Technology, LLC's Product Development System. Lacks Enterprises is a supplier of wheel covers, grilles, and other exterior decorative trim components for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, the company has 14 manufacturing facilities and em ... Continue reading
Timken & NSK To Serve Toyota With Tapered Roller Bearings
The Timken Company and NSK Ltd. have reached an agreement to jointly supply tapered roller bearing products and services to Toyota Motor Corporation and its affiliates. This agreement between Timken and NSK positions the companies to satisfy Toyota's global needs for tapered roller bearing applications. ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports Higher Q2 Net Earnings on Slightly Lower Sales
Champion Parts, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CREB) reported higher second quarter net income for the period ended July 1, 2001 of $175,000, or $0.05 per share, compared to $129,000, or $0.03 per share for the same period in 2000. Net sales were $5,269,000, against $5,541,000 for the comparable period in 2000. For the six ... Continue reading
Consumers Test Drive All New 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty And Popular PT Cruiser
The Chrysler Group is offering current and potential Jeep(R) and Chrysler owners a unique driving experience in the Hartford area at Stafford Motor Speedway from September 13 - 16. The Jeep 101 and the Chrysler Proving Grounds event is a four-day opportunity for consumers to test-drive some of the automaker's new and m ... Continue reading
Report Suggests Steel Industry is Leading the Way To Lightweighting
In its recently released Seventh Peer Review Report on the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV), the National Research Council (NRC) recommends a closer look be given to steel- intensive technologies being developed by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) to assist the PNGV program in meeting its ... Continue reading
Go-Ped Launches the Most Fuel-Efficient Motorized Scooters on the Planet
Patmont Motor Werks, the creator of the Go-Ped(R) line of personal transport devices, today introduced the Geo Sport(R) and Geo Bigfoot(R), the most fuel-efficient motorized scooters on the market. The new lightweight Geo Sport and Geo Bigfoot have been designed with more power, speed and fuel-efficiency than their pre ... Continue reading
Ballard and GPU Expand Strategic Relationship
Ballard Power Systems and GPU, Inc. announced today that their respective subsidiaries, Ballard Generation Systems (BGS) and GPU Diversified Holdings LLC, have restructured their relationship to allow for increased focus on the market and distribution aspects of commercializing fuel cell products for stationary applica ... Continue reading
World premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show: Opel Combo Tour
Opel Combo Tour: Spacious and Versatile for Family and Leisure Five-seater with exceptional head and leg room Spacious interior with plenty of compartments and clever storage ideas Broad range of options and accessories Rüsselsheim- An antique cabinet to transport home from the flea market, a drive in the country at t ... Continue reading
Subaru Introduces the All-New Traviq in Japan
Subaru Introduces the All-New Traviq in Japan The first model to embody the collaborative efforts of Fuji Heavy Industries and General Motors Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the introduction of ... Continue reading
I-Logix' Statemate MAGNUM Drives GM Development Of Body Control Systems
I-Logix Inc. detailed how General Motors, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, is leveraging I-Logix' Statemate MAGNUMtm globally to realize a faster time to market and improved quality with innovative products. GM's North American Product Engineering department is using Statemate MAGNUM to develop specifications ... Continue reading
Ford Selects Planalytics' Impact LR to Optimize Auto Parts Inventory
Planalytics Inc. today announced that Ford Motor Company has signed an agreement to participate in a pilot project using Impact LR(TM), an Internet-based application that measures the specific effects of future weather on consumer demand by product, location, and time. Impact LR provides auto companies the opportunity ... Continue reading
James Bond and Aston Martin Are Reunited
James Bond, the legendary British secret agent, will drive an Aston Martin again in the next 007 film it was announced today by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Eon Productions, and Aston Martin. The 20th installment of the longest running and most successful franchise in cinema history, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Bar ... Continue reading
Algoma Steel Inc. Announces CCAA Extension
Algoma Steel Inc. announced that it has been granted an extension of its protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) and the time for the filing of a Plan of Arrangement to September 28, 2001. The current order was to expire on August 24, 2001. The extension was supported by all of Algoma's stakeho ... Continue reading
GenRad Expands Automotive Testing Capabilities
GenRad, Inc. , a global leader in electronics testing and manufacturing solutions, today announced two new modules for its GR Versa(TM) test platform that will reduce GenRad's automotive customers' development costs and time to market. The two new modules---the Signal Conditioning Module (SCM) and Multi-Channel Amplifi ... Continue reading
Highways Aren't the Only Holiday Trouble Spots NHTSA Warns
Almost as many Americans will die from falls, drowning, and other incidents in their homes and communities as will be killed in highway crashes this busy Labor Day weekend, the National Safety Council (NSC) warned today. The Council estimates that 474 people may die and 25,100 people may suffer nonfatal disabling injur ... Continue reading
Saab Cars USA Names Hans Krondahl Vice President of Marketing
Hans Krondahl has been named Vice President of Marketing for Saab Cars USA, Inc., the U.S. importer and distributor of Saab 9-5 and Saab 9-3 automobiles. In this role, Krondahl will be responsible for the strategic and operational plans regarding the marketing of Saab Cars throughout the U.S. He will direct all marketi ... Continue reading
Starcraft Announces Sale of Bus and Mobility Vehicle Business
Starcraft Corporation announced that it has sold its Bus and Mobility business and its Goshen real estate to Forest River, Inc. for $8.3 million in cash, plus a potential amount of $500,000 based on future earnings. Starcraft will retain its OEM automotive supply business, Tecstar, LLC. Proceeds from the transaction wi ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces First Fuel Cell for Testing on U.S. Roads
As the latest example of its ongoing commitment to expand technology for environmentally friendly cars and trucks, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) demonstrated a space-age fuel cell vehicle today that generates its own on-board electricity with compressed hydrogen. The company's new zero-emissions FCHV-4 was put through ... Continue reading
UQM CEO Announces Product Development Programs For Fuel Cells
UQM Technologies, Inc. (Amex: UQM) Chief Executive Officer William G. Rankin told shareholders today at the Company's Annual Shareholder Meeting that it currently has two new fuel cell products under development for a major fuel cell development company. These new products are in addition to the air compressor drive mo ... Continue reading
Visteon's Long Life Filtration System Demonstrated Today
In an effort to develop maintenance-free vehicle solutions, Visteon Corporation is demonstrating another Visteon first -- a factory-installed Long Life Filtration System designed to virtually eliminate filter maintenance over the lifespan a vehicle. "This is good news for our customers and consumers. This technology sa ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Spencer craves excitement in Food City 250 at Bristol
August 23, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C - The Food City 250 this Friday night at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway is a favorite in the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series for those who crave exciting, wheel-banging action, and no one knows that better than "Mr. Excitement" himself, #1 Yellow Racing driver Jimmy Spencer. "Why do th ... Continue reading
MISC: Morton Drives Legendary 1971 BRE Datsun 510 To Class Victory at Monterey Historics
August 23, 2001 GARDENA, Calif. - Thirty years after his first Trans-Am victory at Laguna Seca, with the No. 46 Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) Datsun 510, John Morton returned to once again give racing fans a fantastic show with the legendary Nissan. Driving with the same passion and flair as the early 70s, Morton won ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Interview with Jack Roush and Jeff Burton: Safety
August 23, 2001 Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 99 Citgo SUPERGARD Taurus, and his car owner, Jack Roush, conducted a teleconference shortly after NASCAR's presentation on the Dale Earnhardt investigation. A transcript of that teleconference follows: JEFF BURTON --99-- Citgo SUPERGARD Taurus -- WHAT WERE YOUR THOUGHTS O ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Wood Brothers Racing statement on NASCAR investigation into the death of Dale Earnhardt
August 23, 2001 Motorcraft Racing Media Relations Manager (734) 354-9046 or martir@campbellco.com LEN WOOD AND EDDIE WOOD, Wood Brothers Racing: "We have been updated by NASCAR on several occasions regarding what they learned as a result of the unfortunate deaths that have occurred in our sport this past year. They sha ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: Exciting points battle heating up for inaugural Delphi Indy 200
August 23, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - A stirring battle for the 2001 Northern Light Cup and the anticipation of an inaugural race are creating quite a buzz for the Indy Racing Northern Light Series' Delphi Indy 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on Sept. 2. The race is the 12th of 13 events on the 2001 schedule and marks the first a ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg's Trucks are looking to continue success at Indy
August 23, 2001 The Pro Stock Truck class has been racing at the U.S. Nationals as a professional class since 1998. Since that time Team Jeg's has one win ('99 Mike Coughlin), a runner-up ('00 John Coughlin), one semifinal round appearance ('98 Mike Coughlin) and a No. 1 qualifying position ('00 Mike Coughlin) at the U ... Continue reading
NHRA: Troy Coughlin is ready for more at Indy
August 23, 2001 Troy Coughlin was the first member of the Coughlin family to win the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals. He accomplished this feat in Super Gas at the '91 U.S. Nationals driving a high powered Oldsmobile Cutlass. "I have the trophy in my office and I look at it every day. It was a day that I will always lo ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Mike Ford returns to east Tennessee with Elliott and Evernham
August 23, 2001 BRISTOL, Tenn. - For Morristown, Tenn., native Mike Ford, racing at Bristol Motor Speedway is like coming home. Now the crew chief for Evernham Motorsports No. 9 Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/T, driven by Bill Elliott, Ford began his trip to NASCAR Winston Cup in the Tennessee hills. Born in Arlington, Va., ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: Redon completes rookie test, will compete in final two races
August 23, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - Former Formula One test driver Laurent Redon completed his Indy Racing League Rookie Test Aug. 21 at the new Chicagoland Speedway and now plans to race in the Delphi Indy 300 at Chicagoland Sept. 2 and the Chevy 500 at Texas Motor Speedway Sept. 16. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: GM Statement regarding Earnhardt investigation report
August 23, 2001 The following statement may be attributable to Herb Fishel, executive director of GM Racing. General Motors remains a willing and determined partner with NASCAR regarding driver safety. Though we had no role in the Dale Earnhardt investigation, we remain committed to the broader role of working with NAS ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart: By the way, there is racing at Bristol
August 23, 2001 ATLANTA - Racing under the lights at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway remains one of the most exciting events on the NASCAR Winston Cup Series schedule. The August night race at the .533-mile bullring is a constant sell-out thanks to constant action. Perhaps Saturday night's Sharpie 500 is an even more an ... Continue reading
NHRA: 'Big Daddy' Don Garlits to compete at US Nationals
August 23, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. -- One of the greatest drivers in National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) history, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, officially announced he will participate in the 47th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, at Indianapolis Raceway Park, the most prestigious drag racing event in the world. At the control ... Continue reading
ASA Seeks to Prevent TNN From Tape Delaying Broadcasts
August 23, 2001 Pendleton, IN -- Just 20 months into what appeared to be a perfect motorsports “marriage,” the relationship between the American Speed Association (ASA) and The National Network (TNN) appears to be in jeopardy. ASA has filed a complaint against TNN in a Madison County (Ind.) court, after TNN ... Continue reading
SCCA to move headquarters to Kansas
August 23, 2001 TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today that its national headquarters would move to Topeka, Kansas in November of 2002. The 60,000-member club, known as the largest and most diverse active motorsports organization in North America, makes the move to Topeka after calling the ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Allison Started Winning Ways With Dodge
August 23, 2001 BRISTOL, Tenn. - Bobby Allison's achievements in stock car racing are well known - 84 NASCAR Winston Cup wins, 1983 Series Champion, runner-up four times, most-popular driver six times and selected in 1998 as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. Less well known is the fact that 10 of Allison's earliest ... Continue reading
NHRA: Force, Dixon lead Mac Tools US Nationals testing at IRP
August 23, 2001 CLERMONT, Ind. -- John Force and Larry Dixon posted the quickest runs in their respective categories to open testing Tuesday for the 47th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park. NHRA Teams are preparing for the world's most prestigious drag race, to be held Labor Day weekend (Aug. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bill Elliott hopes to light way to victory lane at Bristol
August 23, 2001 BRISTOL, Tenn.-Bill Elliott said that he expected the second half of the season to run a little better for his No. 9 Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/T - and he's beginning to prove himself right. Elliott has been at his fastest since turning the halfway point at Daytona in July. He has earned three top 10 fini ... Continue reading
NHRA: Dragster and Funny Car major attractions in Henry Ford Museum
August 23, 2001 To salute the 50th anniversary of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Henry Ford Museum currently has a dramatic display that includes a competitive Top Fuel dragster and Funny Car. The drag racing machines are a part of an exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company in ra ... Continue reading
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