Wescast Responds To Automotive News Article
BRANTFORD, Ontario--June 24, 2003--Wescast Industries Inc. Mr. Ray Finnie, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Wescast Industries Inc. commented on a report published in the June 23, 2003 edition of Automotive News, that stated that Ford would transfer $50 million of its purchases from Wescast to Chinese facto ... Continue reading
The Midnight Trucking Radio Network's Million Mile Club Gets Oil Company Sponsor
SAN RAMON, Calif.--June 24, 2003--ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that its Delo(R) brand of premium heavy-duty lubricants will sponsor The Midnight Trucking Radio Network's Million Mile Club, a program designed to honor truck ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 250,000 Saturn Cars
GM Recalls About 254,000 Saturn L-Series Cars to Correct Engine Problem That Has Led to Fires DETROIT June 24, 2003; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling about 254,000 model year 2000-03 Saturn L-Series cars to correct an engine problem that has led to fires. Of the cars, which are equipped with 2.2-l ... Continue reading
ATX Selects Tele Atlas as Mapping Data Vendor for North America
MENLO PARK, Calif. & DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas-- June 24, 2003--Tele Atlas, a worldwide leading provider of digital map databases and real-time traffic information in the United States, and ATX, the leading independent telematics service provider to the automotive industry, today announced that ATX has selected Tele Atl ... Continue reading
HEILBRONN, Germany--June 24, 2003--Atmel(R) Corporation announced today the availability of its new ultra low power ASK receiver IC. The ATA5283 provides the industry's best trade off in terms of minimum current consumption and maximum sensitivity. Furthermore, it is the smallest available device for 125 degree C appli ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., June 24 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that the Company has executed a $100 million construction credit agreement with General Motors Acceptance Corporation ("GMAC"). Proceeds will be used to fund construction a ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Shows 38% Net Income Growth for April & May 2003
MILFORD, Iowa--June 24, 2003--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce that Income from Operations for April and May 2003 totaled $203,426 compared to $113,644 for the same two m ... Continue reading
Executives at carmakers and suppliers recognise the benefits of logistics excellence
London, June 24 -- For the 4th successive year, Automotive Logistics magazine brings together leading industry executives for their annual forum at the Autologistics Global 2003 conference Logistics is now recognised for its vital role in globalisation, order-to-delivery, lean manufacturing and cost savings. Once again ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - June 2003 U.S. Sales Results Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's June 2003 U.S. sales results conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to ... Continue reading
Lubrizol Schedules Quarterly Teleconference
CLEVELAND--June 24, 2003--Lubrizol , a global fluid technology company, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2nd quarter results on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Lubrizol's web site at www.lubrizol.com. The webcast is also bein ... Continue reading
PTC Pro/ENGINEER Accelerates 'Time to Track,' Powering Victory For Team Bentley at Le Mans
NEEDHAM, Mass., June 24 -- PTC , the product development company, today announced that Team Bentley's winning Speed 8 cars, which placed first and second on June 15 at the famous Le Mans auto race, were designed in Pro/ENGINEER(R), PTC's industry-leading design software. "We are delighted to have been part of Team Bent ... Continue reading
Schnitzer Reports Record Quarterly Profits and Declares a 2-for-1 Stock Split
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 24, 2003--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported net income of $15.0 million or $1.56 per diluted share on revenues of $127.9 million for the third quarter ended May 31, 2003. During the third quarter of 2002, the Company reported net income of $3.4 million or $0.36 per diluted share on re ... Continue reading
Win a 2002 Harley Heritage Motorcycle! Picture find Contest.
Win a 2002 Harley! Simply compair the two images and count the differences! It is really that simple. ... Continue reading
Avenger Corporation Announces the New 'Contender' Line Of Enclosed Cargo Trailers
"A Better, Built Budget Trailer for the first time trailer buyer" EDWARDSBURG, Mich., June 24 -- Avenger Corporation, a growing manufacturer of enclosed cargo trailers and animal transport equipment, recently announced a new product line called the "Contender" in response to consumer demands for a quality entry level p ... Continue reading
Yamaha Launches Consumer Website Catalog Using ARI's EMPARTweb
MILWAUKEE--June 24, 2003-- New Agreement Extends Access to Up-to-Date Parts Information to Consumers ARI (OTCBB:ARIS), a leading provider of catalog-enabled business solutions to connect equipment manufacturers with their service and distribution networks announced today that Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 24, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it has been named aluminum wheel supplier for Ford Motor Company's F-150 truck, beginning with the 2004 model year. The 2004 F-150 is an all-new version of the country's best-selling truck for the past 25 years and best-sellin ... Continue reading
Larry Cummings Named New President of AYES
DETROIT, June 24 -- The AYES Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Larry Cummings as President and Chief Executive Officer of Automotive Youth Educational Systems, Inc. (AYES). Mr. Cummings replaces Donald I. Gray, who is retiring. Based in Troy, Michigan, AYES is a nationwide school-to-career initiative ... Continue reading
DuPont Receives U.S. EPA's Presidential Green Chemistry Award for New Innovation
Clothing from Cornfields: Bio-Based Process Uses Renewable Resources Instead of Petrochemicals WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today presented its Presidential Green Chemistry award to DuPont for the company's innovation that uses corn -- instead of conventional petroleum-based pro ... Continue reading
U.S. sets first new tire test rules in 30 years
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2003; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that the Bush administration on Monday issued the first new rules in more than 30 years for testing vehicle tire performance, but regulators retreated from their initial recommendation for tougher standards. The update ordered by Congress in the wake ... Continue reading
Renault CEO: Would Be Interested In Volvo At Right Price
PARIS June 23, 2003; Dow Jones reports that Renault S.A. Chairman Louis Schweitzer said Monday that his company might be interested in a merger with Sweden's Volvo "if the price were right." Schweitzer stressed, however, that there are no talks between the two car manufacturers at present and that, in any case, Ford ha ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Some Drivers Don't Know What Coverage They Have Or Need When They Get to the Rental Car Counter; Not Knowing Can Add Up MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, June 23 -- Remembering all the essentials is one ritual that we all go through before heading off on vacation. Pulling out of the driveway with tickets in hand, we ... Continue reading
CASCAR ANNOUNCES TITLE SPONSOR FOR MOLSON INDY TORONTO EVENT: THE "AVENUE ACDELCO 100"
For immediate release / May 27, 2003 TORONTO, ON - CASCAR announced today that a title sponsor agreement has been reached for the CASCAR event at the Molson Indy Toronto. Avenue Motor Works, Canada's largest ACDelco dealer, and ACDelco have teamed up to create the "Avenue ACDelco 100". The title sponsorship agreement g ... Continue reading
Pruett Strikes Back at Infineon, Re-Takes Points Lead
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2003 PRUETT STRIKES BACK AT INFINEON, RE-TAKES POINTS LEAD SONOMA, Calif. ‹ The pendulum officially came full circle Sunday at Infineon Raceway as Scott Pruett dominated the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodri ... Continue reading
SRFKC Barrie post race release
For immediate release; Showtime in Barrie! The stars of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels excite massive crowd in Barrie BARRIE, ONTARIO - For the first time in the short history of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels, the stars of the ... Continue reading
Suzuki and Nissan Reach an Agreement on Telematics Service
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Suzuki and Nissan Reach an Agreement on Telematics Service Tokyo, Japan, June. 23, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Suzuki Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have recently reached a basic agreement concerning the availability and marketing of Nissan's CARWINGS telemat ... Continue reading
AFL Automotive Receives Preferred Supplier Award from PACCAR
SAN ANTONIO, Texas--June 23, 2003--AFL Automotive announced today that it has received PACCAR's Preferred Supplier Award, the highest award PACCAR bestows upon its vendors. PACCAR is a leading manufacturer of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks. The award was presented during a recent ceremony at AFL's manufacturing faci ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., June 23 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it has signed an agreement with Tokyo-based Ferrotec Corporation (JP: 6890) for that company to invest $2.5 million in Amerigon through the purchase of 1 million newly-issued shares of Amerigon Common Stock at $2.50 per share. Ferrotec, one of the w ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG-Rd. Atlanta Speed Air Dates
NEWS FROM BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC TV/INTERNET BROADCAST ALERT 2003 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT and Touring Championships RACE DATE: SPEED GT Round 5 of the Series Road Atlanta Braselton, Ga. 4:45 p.m. ET, Saturday, June 28, 2003 50 minutes SPEED TOURING CAR Round 4 of the Series Road Atlanta Braselton, G ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Receives 2003 Mitsubishi Supplier Award
TROY, Mich., June 23 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced that it has received a 2003 Mitsubishi Supplier Award. Of over three hundred suppliers to Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA), Collins & Aikman was one of only twenty-five North American suppliers to receive this recognition. The award was presente ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, June 23 -- Thousands of consumers across the United States will have the opportunity to test-drive the entire line-up of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles during "Route 2003: An American Road Trip" on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. The event, which is open to the public and free of charge, will ta ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, June 23 -- CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, announced that CSK Auto, Inc. has entered into a new $325 million credit facility upon terms more favorable than previously expected. The new facility replaces the Company's previous $300 ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway, FULL Results 06-21-2003
Sievert & Specht Split UMP LM Twins at Hales Corners By John Shea Franklin, Wis., June 21--Defending track champ Bret "The Jet" Sievert and Scott Specht split twin 25-lap UMP late model features Saturday on Sorce Services Night at the Hales Corners Speedway. Jeff Tondryk won the night's sportsmen feature, while the win ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--June 23, 2003--Honeywell announced today that BorgWarner will pay it $29.1 million to settle its patent dispute relating to variable geometry turbochargers. This settlement grants BorgWarner a limited license under the relevant Honeywell patent. The settlement follows a January 2003 ruling by the dist ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley johnthawley@GoRevolution.com 248.227.0110 Bad Luck Spoils The Day For Revolution Motorsports Hayner to start 7th while Sak starts 11th Sonoma, Calif. – June 22, 2003 – Points championship opportunities escaped both Revolution Motorsports drivers today as they competed in ... Continue reading
Marlin holds on for top-20 finish in road course race
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com>, work: (704) 662-9642, cell: (704) 500-6068 For Immediate Release Marlin holds on for top-20 finish in road course race SONOMA, Calif. (June 22, 2003) --- Although Sterling Marlin could go without the ... Continue reading
MID-OHIO SALUTES ARMED FORCES DURING MID-OHIO ROAD RACING CLASSIC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Reece White, (614) 793-4620, rwhite@midohio.com <mailto:rwhite@midohio.com> MID-OHIO SALUTES ARMED FORCES DURING MID-OHIO ROAD RACING CLASSIC DUBLIN, Ohio (June 23, 2003) - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio is extending a special thank you to the men and women in the United St ... Continue reading
Stratasys Introduces FDM Vantage - Rapid Prototyping System Designed for Extended Life
Asset Caption: The FDM Vantage rapid prototyping system allows users to protect their investment through future upgrades to a larger modeling chamber, additional material bays, and new modeling materials, when developed. Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & ... Continue reading
LONDON--June 23, 2003--Following on from the success of the Texas Instruments (TI) DRE200 Digital Radio chip, TI has launched the DRE310, which also uses a custom developed Eureka 147 Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) software stack from RadioScape, an award-winning world leader in the design of innovative DAB solutions. W ... Continue reading
NORWOOD, Mass.--June 23, 2003-- -Device provides widest voltage range, compatible for both 14- and 42V automotive electro-mechanical systems. Analog Devices Inc. , the world's leading supplier of amplifiers, today unveiled the industry's first difference amplifier suited for 42 V automotive systems. Responding to the d ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. to Consolidate Facilities
WESTMONT, Ill., June 23 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that it is consolidating its Mahwah, New Jersey facility into a Company-owned facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Mahwah facility remanufactures transmissions for various import customers. In commenting on the consolidation, Mike DuBose, Cha ... Continue reading
ARCA/Hermie Sadler/South Boston release
Hermie Sadler heads up stellar field of ARCA entrants at South Boston as Virginia native returns home to legendary short-track SOUTH BOSTON VA (6-23-03) Hermie Sadler's heading home. If not for South Boston Speedway's famous fried bologna burgers, for the chance to compete against the best of the best in the ARCA RE/MA ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG Faces Challenges at Road Atlanta
NEWS FROM BMW TEAM PTG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2003 BMW Team PTG Faces Challenges at Road Atlanta WINCHESTER, Va. (June 23, 2003) - BMW Team PTG is standing tall as it heads to the 2.5-mile Road Atlanta circuit in Braselton, Ga., for the fifth round of the 2003 SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship on June 28. A ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Key Investor Relations, Finance Moves
TROY, Mich., June 23 -- Delphi Corporation has named Charles E. Marentette IV, 29, director, investor relations. He succeeds Carrie L. Anderson, 34, who has been appointed assistant finance director for Saginaw Steering Systems division in Saginaw, Mich. Both moves are effective July 1. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
Divisional Winners - Amelia Motor Raceway
Attached you will find the top three winners in each division that competed Saturday night June 14, at Amelia Motor Raceway. AMR will be closed June 28 due to a conflicting Virginia Dirt Karting Association event, and July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Our gates will reopen to races and race fans on Saturday, Ju ... Continue reading
Document from Infineon Raceway
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
DETROIT, June 23 -- It's top secret week at TheCarConnection . HUMMER's got big plans for the future and TCC's spies have captured shots of the next brute ute on tap, the H3. This week's edition also offers the first in-depth report on BMW's next sports-activity vehicle, the X3. And you'll get a sneak peek at an assort ... Continue reading
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 23 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Wilmington Salvage Disposal Company in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, which is located just north of Wilmington. The 23-acre facili ... Continue reading
INTERMET Second-Quarter Sales and Earnings Expectations Lower
TROY, Mich., June 23 -- INTERMET Corporation today announced that its second-quarter sales and earnings are expected to be lower than its previous guidance and analyst expectations. President and COO Gary F. Ruff said, "Sales are being affected by the continued slow economy and the reduction of vehicle production at ou ... Continue reading
Key Plastics Named Automotive Industries' Quest for Excellence Winner for Second Straight Year
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--June 23, 2003--Key Plastics, L.L.C. -- a Farmington Hills, Michigan based world-class supplier of plastic injection-molded products to the automotive industry -- has been named a 2003 "Quest for Excellence" award winner by Automotive Industries magazine, a leading automotive industry trade jour ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Road Atlanta preview
race residuals Orbit Racing will carry extra energy to the track this week, after scoring a second-place GT finish in the 24 Heures du Mans in France on June 15. Leo Hindery of New York and Peter Baron of Deerfield Beach, Fla., will return to the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS for the June 29 American Le Mans Se ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Achieves New Labor Agreement
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--June 23, 2003--Peterbilt Motors Company announced today that it has reached agreement on a new five-year labor contract for its Nashville facility with the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 1832. "Peterbilt is pleased that its employees will be returning to work. Peterbilt believes the agreement will en ... Continue reading
Rexnord Corporation Conference Call to Report Fiscal Year 2003 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
MILWAUKEE--June 23, 2003--Rexnord Corporation, a leading manufacturer of highly-engineered mechanical power transmission components, will hold a conference call with investors on Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss its fiscal year 2003 fourth quarter and full year results, provide a general business up ... Continue reading
Rouge Steel's 'C' Blast Furnace Temporarily Idled
DEARBORN, Mich., June 23 -- Rouge Steel Company, the primary operating subsidiary of Rouge Industries, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: RGID) , reported today that on Saturday, June 21, 2003, its 'C' blast furnace auxiliary equipment, including the dust catcher and downcomer, sustained significant structural damage, resulting in ... Continue reading
Smash Mouth to Perform at Camp Jeep 2003
Musical entertainment group will headline grand finale 'Jeep Jubilee' concert on Saturday, June 28 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 23 -- Camp Jeep(R), which returns to the Oak Ridge Estate near Charlottesville, Va. June 26-28, will feature a live outdoor concert with hit alternative rock band Smash Mouth. "This year Smash Mo ... Continue reading
Team Target cars have rough day at the road course
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com>, work: (704) 662-9642, cell: (704) 500-6068 For Immediate Release Team Target cars have rough day at the road course SONOMA, Calif. (June 22, 2003) --- Team Target drivers Casey Mears (No. 41 Target Do ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--June 23, 2003--The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of e-business software and services to the automotive retail market, announced today that it has named Mike Martinez to the company's newly created position of vice president of sales and marketing. Martinez, who has led Cobalt's marketing efforts since joi ... Continue reading
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. Announces Management Change
IRVINE, Calif.--June 23, 2003--Consumer Portfolio Services Inc. announced that its Chief Financial Officer, David N. Kenneally, has left the company to pursue other interests. Kenneally's departure does not reflect any differences of opinion relating to computation or presentation of the company's financial condition o ... Continue reading
Rowe wins in ARCA Trucks at Adirondack By Amanda Brahler NEW BREMEN NY (6-21-03) - After having over a month off due to a rain-out May 31st at Lake Erie Speedway, the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series brought the mountains at Adirondack Int'l Speedway an echo of roaring engines. With just 20 laps remaining in the Quali ... Continue reading
Tough New Nonroad Diesel Engine Emissions Standards Call for Innovation
CuproBraze Process a Solution Front Runner NEW YORK, June 23 -- A new proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require nonroad diesel engines to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions by an additional 80 to 90 percent. Thanks to engine advancements made ... Continue reading
Goodyear Releases Monthly Investor Update
AKRON, Ohio, June 23 -- Goodyear's Investor Relations department today published its monthly update for the sole purpose of providing information to individuals interested in tracking Goodyear's progress on a more frequent basis. This is not a general update of material developments concerning Goodyear . May Operating ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Confirms 2003 Guidance CHICAGO, June 23 -- BorgWarner today announced that BorgWarner Turbo Systems and Honeywell have settled their patent dispute relating to variable geometry turbochargers by extending their licensing arrangement. The $29.1 million agreement covers the almost one million units and service ... Continue reading
Delphi's Adaptive Cruise Control Technology Featured On Cadillac XLR
KOKOMO, Ind., June 23 -- Delphi Corp.'s award- winning Forewarn(R) adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology continues to shine as it is featured on the Cadillac XLR at this week's 2004 Product Preview and GM Design and Technology Showcase in Milan, Mich. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) ... Continue reading
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