Other's Recklessness Costs Diaz at Monterrey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DIAZ GETS "DINGED" BY ALLMENDINGER" AT MONTERREY !! RACE STARTING PUNT DRIVES MONTERREY'S FASTEST TO 10TH MONTERREY, Mexico (March 24, 2003) - The weather was perfect. The race start was not, but Luis Diaz still proved to be the fastest Atlantic drive ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 24 -- America fights in the Middle East -- but what effect will war have on gas prices, car sales and auto stocks? TheCarConnection.com team, deeply embedded in the auto industry, examines automakers' battle plans, runs down the rapid rise in autostocks last week, polls gas prices, and looks at what may ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company VP Named to PPL Corporation Board
ALLENTOWN, Pa., March 24 -- Louise Goeser, vice president of quality for Ford Motor Company, has been named to PPL Corporation's board of directors, effective April 1. "With more than 25 years of experience in a wide range of positions and businesses, Louise Goeser is an excellent addition to PPL's already strong board ... Continue reading
CHESTERFIELD TWP., Mich.--March 24, 2003--Lamb Technicon, Inc., a division of UNOVA Industrial Automation Systems, and a leading supplier of automotive manufacturing technology, has established two international alliances that expand the company's global reach for supplying machine tools and systems to manufacturers of ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Hosts Conference Call and Web Cast To Discuss FY2003 Second-Quarter Earnings
TROY, Mich., March 24 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call to discuss the company's fiscal year 2003 second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. (ET). To participate, call (706) 643-7449 ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Please reference ArvinMeritor whe ... Continue reading
DENSO Establishes Regional Headquarters in China
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> DENSO Establishes Regional Headquarters in China Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 24, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO Corporation announced today the establishment of a new, DENSO wholly-owned holding company functioned as a regional headquarters in China. Located in Beijing, China, DE ... Continue reading
Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc: Chairman Interviewed on CEOcast
TELFORD, Pa.--March 24, 2003--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW), a company that develops, manufactures and markets environmental technologies, today announced that John A. Donohoe, Jr. - Chairman, CEO & President today conducted an internet interview on CEOcast, one of the premier sources of or ... Continue reading
Great Genesis Holding Limited Goes Public Through A Reverse Merger
SHANGHAI, China--March 24, 2003--Visions In Glass, Inc. ("Visions") (OTCBB:VSIO) announced today that it has completed a Stock Exchange Agreement with Great Genesis Holding Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China ("Genesis"). Genesis owns all of the capital stoc ... Continue reading
RouteOne Selects Chrome to Supply Vehicle Data to Its Online Credit Application Management System
PORTLAND, Ore.--March 24, 2003--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today that RouteOne LLC, a joint venture established by DaimlerChrysler Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, General Motors Acceptance Corporation and Toyota Financial Serv ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--March 24, 2003-- StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw) makes these short-term stock recommendations: Dell Computer - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/DELL.htm Motorola - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/MOT.htm General Motors - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport. ... Continue reading
Textron's 'Action & Results' Highlighted in 2002 Annual Report
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--March 24, 2003--Textron Inc. today announced the release of its 2002 annual report titled "Textron: Action & Results." The report highlights the continuing implementation of Textron's strategy to transform the company into a networked enterprise of globally strong businesses and powerful brands in att ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Reports Successful Renewal of Teamsters Contract in Eastern Canada
DECATUR, Ga., March 24 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) announced today that its subsidiary, Allied Systems (Canada) Company, has successfully negotiated the renewal of its contract with its employees represented by the Teamsters Union in Eastern Canada. Allied Systems (Canada) Company and the Teamsters Union in Eas ... Continue reading
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For the Best price on Refrigerant visit: Lenz Sales & Dist., Inc. on the web at www.lenzdist.com or call us at Toll Free (877)-243-8103. ... Continue reading
Detroit Native Named President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations
HIROSHIMA, Japan, March 24 -- Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that James J. O'Sullivan has been named president and CEO of Mazda North America Operations, effective April 1, 2003. In his new role, O'Sullivan will be responsible for all elements of the company's U.S. and Canadian operations. He will be headquart ... Continue reading
AAA Offers Five Tips for Buying a More Environmentally Friendly Car
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 24, 2003--Even though technology has made automobiles cleaner and more efficient than ever before, car buyers can still achieve greater economy and fuel efficiency by following a few simple guidelines when shopping for a new car, according to AAA. "Only purchase as much car or truck as you need," s ... Continue reading
2002 U.S. Convertible Sales Dip According to R. L. Polk & Co.
2002 Below Record 2001, But Higher as a Percentage of the Passenger Car Market SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 24 -- Total convertible registrations for the U.S. in 2002 reached 302,320, a drop of 2.7 percent from 2001. Despite the drop, 2002 was just the second year in the past 30 that convertible registrations topped the 30 ... Continue reading
Hertz and First Notice Systems Team Up to Facilitate Insurance Replacement Car Rentals
BOSTON & PARK RIDGE, N.J.--March 24, 2003-- Ability to place auto insurance claimants in rental cars without delay increases policyholder satisfaction and reduces claims expense First Notice Systems(TM), Inc., the leader in claim reporting solutions for the insurance industry, and The Hertz Corporation, the world's lar ... Continue reading
Suzuki Establishes Unigraphics NX and TeamcenterApplications as PLM Standards Throughout the Company and Its Global Supply Chain Agreement Furthers EDS' Position as Leading PLM Supplier to Automotive Industry PLANO, Texas, March 24 -- EDS today announced Suzuki has selected its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) softwa ... Continue reading
`Harley-Davidson Sound' Is Topic of Keynote Speech
TROY, Mich., March 24 -- Deane B. Jaeger, Manager of Sound and Vibration Technology for Harley-Davidson, will address a meeting of the Society of Automotive Engineers at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan, May 5 - 8. The SAE Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition is the premier event for passen ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame is Venue for April 10 Event DETROIT, March 24 -- The Detroit Press Club Foundation, in cooperation with the Individual Communicators Network and the Automotive Hall of Fame, will announce and honor winners at its 2003 International Wheel Awards Program on April 10, 2003. "From 78 entries, judges ... Continue reading
Bel Completes Acquisition of Passive Components Business from Insilco
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--March 24, 2003--Bel Fuse Inc. announced today that it closed the previously announced acquisition of the passive components group from Insilco Technologies, Inc. On December 16, 2002, Bel announced a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of the passive components business from Insilco Technologi ... Continue reading
Carriersnet Proposes Anti-Terrorist International Cargo System To EU
DEARBORN, Mich.--March 24, 2003--Tense times in the Middle East have increased the sense of urgency at Carriersnet Group, Inc., the Dearborn-based international e-logistics network company. Carriersnet representatives met with European Union officials last week in Brussels to discuss the company's commercially patented ... Continue reading
Experian Announces Acquisition of Three Regional Affiliate Credit Bureaus
Integration of Affiliate Bureaus Will Provide Clients With Broader Range Of Services COSTA MESA, Calif., March 24 -- Experian(R), a global business solutions company, today announced its acquisition of the consumer credit assets of Credit Bureau of Provo, Utah, Credit Bureau of Ogden, Utah and United One Resources, Wil ... Continue reading
LendingTree and AutoTrader.com Enter Into Strategic Marketing Alliance
LendingTree Will be the Exclusive Integrated Loan Provider Within AutoTrader.com, Enabling Consumers to Receive Multiple, Competitive Auto Loan Offers Via the Unique LendingTree Lending Exchange CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 24 -- LendingTree, Inc. , the leading online lending Exchange, today announced the Company is now the ... Continue reading
Ritchie Bros. Concludes Large Equipment Auctions in Europe and North America
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 24, 2003--Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers announced today that it sold over 8,700 items of equipment in four auctions last week, resulting in gross auction sales of approximately over US$90 million. The two largest auctions were held on March 19, 20, and 21 at the Company's permanent auctio ... Continue reading
Rouge Industries, Inc. Announces New OTC Ticker Symbol 'RGID'
DEARBORN, Mich., March 24 -- Effective today, Rouge Industries, Inc. class A common stock is being quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the new ticker symbol "RGID." As previously announced, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. ("NYSE") decided to suspend trading of Rouge Industries, Inc. class A common stock on March 2 ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Awards Sonic Jet Performance's Technology Solutions Group Division $1.03 Million Order
CHARLESTON, S.C., March 24 -- Technical Solutions Group, Inc. (TSG), a subsidiary of Sonic Jet Performance, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SJET) has received an order from the US Army for spares for the Mine Protected Vehicle, the "Buffalo." This order for spares was a part of the $8.2 million dollar contract the US Army previo ... Continue reading
PAOLI, Pa.--March 24, 2003--Freightliner LLC, a DaimlerChrylser Company, has chosen the Next Generation Instrumentation (NGI(TM))-based system from AMETEK Dixson for the dashboard instrumentation on its 2004 Century Class ST trucks--Freightliner's most advanced technology vehicle. The NGI-based system is an integral pa ... Continue reading
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Bristol bites Team Target BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 23, 2003) --- Team Target got bit by Bristol Motor Speedway early during Sunday's Food City 500. Within the first 2 ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Leadership Changes
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--March 24, 2003--Tower Automotive, Inc. , today announced that Tony Barone, most recently responsible for business planning and development, is leaving the company. Barone, 53, was Tower Automotive's Chief Financial Officer from 1995 until late last year. "Tony has been a key architect and leader wh ... Continue reading
Union will challenge Nissan Redundancies
London, March 24 -- Derek Simpson the General Secretary of Amicus, the UK's largest car manufacturing union, will today meet with workers from the Nissan plant in Sunderland to discuss the company's announcement to cut 60 jobs from its production plant in Sunderland. Derek Simpson said: "This is a significant decision ... Continue reading
Kia Sorento Named Best SUV Under $25,000 By New England Motor Press Association
IRVINE, Calif., March 24 -- After this difficult winter, no one knows more about hazardous driving conditions than the New England Press Association (NEMPA). That is one reason Kia is proud to announce that its all-new Kia Sorento midsize SUV has won a top award from NEMPA in the organization's annual Official Winter V ... Continue reading
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 24 -- Galpin Motors, Inc., Tyron Automotive Group USA, and the International Auto Salon (IAS) have retained the services of JMPR, Inc. for a series of public relations projects in 2003. Galpin Motors, headquartered in North Hills, Calif., is America's #1 Ford dealer. It is renowned for its ... Continue reading
Silver Bullet soars to front in Food City 500
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Silver Bullet soars to front in Food City 500 BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 23, 2003) --- It took coming home to Tennessee for Sterling Marlin to score his best finish of ... Continue reading
Up and Coming Racer in the Fast Lane of the 2003 Mechanix Wear Speed Truck Challenge
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., March 24 -- Jake Hodges of Simi Valley, California is racing through his rookie year of professional racing in the 2003 Mechanix Wear Speed Truck Challenge. The speed truck racing competition will be driven on the top tracks throughout the Southwest. From the Tucson Raceway Park to the Irwindale Sp ... Continue reading
Murata Electronics Introduces Industry's First SMD Piezoelectric Buzzer for the Automotive Market
SMYRNA, Ga.--March 24, 2003-- Murata Continues Aggressive Expansion into Automotive Market with Addition of Advanced Lead-Free, Miniaturized Component Murata Electronics (www.murata-northamerica.com), the world-leading innovator in electronics and the largest global supplier of ceramic passive components, today introdu ... Continue reading
CarsDirect.com Named a Top 100 Classic Website By PC Magazine
LOS ANGELES--March 24, 2003--Founded less than four years ago, CarsDirect.com, the leading online car-buying service, has already proven to be a "classic" among Internet businesses. For the second year in a row, PC Magazine, a premier technology publication, has named CarsDirect.com one of the Top 100 Classic Websites ... Continue reading
Korea GM Daewoo Says GM Not In Talks To Buy Bupyong Plant
SEOUL March 23, 2003; Dow Jones reports that GM Daewoo Automotive & Technology Co. denied Monday a local report saying General Motors Corp. , on behalf of GM Daewoo, has started talks to take over Daewoo Incheon Motor Co. Daewoo Incheon is a plant of bankrupt Daewoo Motor Co. based in Bupyong city. "GM or GM Daewoo has ... Continue reading
Perodua Plans New Car Model By End-2004
KUALA LUMPUR March 23,2003; Dow Jones reported that Malaysian automaker Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn. Bhd., or Perodua, plans to roll out a new model to be sold under the Daihatsu brand in Southeast Asia by end-2004, the New Straits Times reports, citing unnamed industry sources. Perodua Managing Director Abdul Rahman ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Mar 23, 2003; Reuters reported that U.S. average retail gasoline prices increased less than one cent per gallon over the last two weeks on diminishing fears that war in Iraq would disrupt Middle East oil supplies, according to a nationwide survey released on Sunday. The national average for self-serve regular ... Continue reading
Pacific Coast Motorsports Race Notes from Fundidora Park
Sunday Race Notes from Fundidora Park - The season-opening round of CART Toyota Atlantic Championship got underway early Sunday morning in hot and sunny conditions. - After posting one of the fastest times in morning warm-up, Alex Figge was looking forward to the start of the Tecate Telmex Grand Prix. - On the opening ... Continue reading
Yellow Flag Drops Benson To 19th at Bristol
Yellow Flag Drops Benson To 19th at Bristol Bristol Motor Speedway might be the toughest track on the Nascar Winston Cup Circuit. Between the high speeds, high banks, and 42 competitors beating and banging on the half-mile track, survival quickly becomes the key to any success at Bristol. Johnny Benson and his #10 Valv ... Continue reading
FIGGE BEGINS SEASON WITH SOLID SIXTH PLACE FINISH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIGGE BEGINS SEASON WITH SOLID SIXTH PLACE FINISH MONTERREY, MEXICO (March 23, 2003) –Alex Figge, of Santa Barbara, Calif., today finished sixth in Round One of the 2003 CART Toyota Atlantic Championship at Fundidora Park. Under hot and sunny conditions, the 16-car CART Toyota Atlantic field ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone, #12 Takagi Phoenix Sunday Race
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone Finishes Third at Phoenix; Takagi Out Early PHOENIX (Sunday, March 23, 2003) - Felipe Giaffone brought the #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Toyota-powered Panoz G Force home in third place in an action-packed Purex Dial ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Memphis Motorsports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK, MEMPHIS, TENN. Sunday, March 23, 2003 2ND OF 6 SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION NHRA LUCAS OIL SERIES RACES IN THE BOOKS MEMPHIS, Tenn. - More than 500 competitors in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series converged on Memph ... Continue reading
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