Kentucky And Alabama Two Finalists For First Hyundai U.S. Manufacturing Plant
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 25 -- Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) announced today that it is beginning negotiations immediately in the final phase of its process to select the site for its first automobile assembly plant in the United States. After two years of preliminary study and nearly one year of detailed analysis, ... Continue reading
BENICIA, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2002--Copart, Inc. today reported results for the second fiscal quarter and first six months that ended January 31, 2002. Copart earned net income of $12,495,200 in the second quarter of fiscal 2002 on revenues of $71,382,300. This quarter's net income is 34% higher than the $9,349,200 earned ... Continue reading
Fw: Medlin turns 21 at Lakeland
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Grand American Reaches Agreement With Don Hayward
Grand American Reaches Agreement With Don Hayward Industry Veteran To Consult On Daytona Prototypes DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 25, 2002) -- Don Hayward, a well-known consultant in the racing industry, has agreed to work with Grand American Road Racing Association on the Daytona Prototypes championship and other proj ... Continue reading
HEINZ EZ SQUIRT - The Creators Of Blastin Green And Funky Purple VH
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher HEINZ EZ SQUIRT - The Creators Of Blastin’ Green And Funky Purple ADDS A NEW COLOR TO ITS COLORED CONDIMENT FAMILY Wednesday, February 27, 2002 10:30 - 10:45AM EASTERN 02:00 - 02:15PM EASTERN COORDINATES FOR BOTH FEEDS Telstar 5/ [C-Band] Transponder 06 Downlink Freq: 3820 ... Continue reading
HYUNDAI FORMS UNIT TO WATCH CARAT'S WORK
NEW YORK AdAge.com reported that Hyundai Motor America and sibling Kia Motors America have formed World Marketing Group, Fountain Valley, Calif. The group will monitor the performance of Aegis Group's Carat Related Stories: North America, New York, recently named to handle media planning and buying for the two auto mar ... Continue reading
U.S. Senate Approves Second Fitzgerald Child Passenger Safety Bill
Bill Encourages Greater Use of Booster Seats to Protect Children In Car Crashes; Senator Calls for House Passage WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Senate today unanimously approved legislation by Senator Peter G. Fitzgerald (R-IL) to help reduce automobile-related fatalities and injuries to children. The measure, Fitzger ... Continue reading
ZETEC ENGINE PACKAGES GENERATES EXCITEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZETEC ENGINE PACKAGES GENERATES EXCITEMENT ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (February 25, 2002) - One of the key components of any successful race car is the engine. Beginning in 2002 the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship will be using what many believe will be the premier package for a training series, th ... Continue reading
Stocks Soar, Dow Closes Above 10,000
NEW YORK Reuters reports that stocks climbed for a second-straight session on Monday, with the Dow Jones industrial average (^DJI - news) back above the key 10,000 level, as red-hot home sales data yanked attention away from accounting scandals. Wall Street cheered as a wide range of companies offered upbeat corporate ... Continue reading
GM Vice Chairman Product Development and Chairman, GM North America Robert A. Lutz was named chairman of GM North America on November 13, 2001. He will continue to serve as vice chairman of product development at General Motors Corporation. Prior to joining GM on September 1, 2001, Lutz was chairman and chief executive ... Continue reading
Honda Vehicles Earn Top Rankings in 2002 ACEEE Green Book
Torrance, Calif. — For the third consecutive year, the Honda Insight has been recognized by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as the "Greenest Vehicle" in its annual ACEEE's Green Book: The Environmental Guide to Cars and Trucks - Model Year 2002. ACEEE evaluates vehicles on the basis o ... Continue reading
-- Long Island's Irv Gordon, Volvo's "Two Million Mile Man," will turn historic two million miles on March 27 during Volvo's 75th anniversary party at Times Square Studios WHAT: Long Island native and retired science teacher Irv Gordon is scheduled next month to reach a milestone no other individual has accomplished in ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. Names Two New Board Members
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2002--Ceradyne, Inc. Chief Executive Officer, Joel P. Moskowitz, announced today the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors to replace two recent retirements. Mr. Eduard Bagdasarian, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the investment banking firm of Barrington ... Continue reading
Law Sets Same Goal in New Class
Law Sets Same Goal in New Class FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX, Ariz. (February 25, 2002) - Just like his last trip to the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Rolex GT Champion Darren Law is still looking to get to the checkered flag first in his class. This time around he'll do it just a little faster. Law and the G&W Motorsport ... Continue reading
Here are the official results of the Lucas Oil 250 presented by Jennie-O Turkey Store USAR Hooters ProCup Series race from USA International Speedway in Lakeland, FL. ... Continue reading
Quantum Equipped Propane Powered Vans Expand Sales With Infrastructure Growth
CERRITOS, Calif., Feb. 25 IMPCO Technologies, Inc. Quantum's propane vehicle technology is helping launch a new generation of propane-powered vans and a nationwide refueling infrastructure to ensure filling-up is as easy as it is with gasoline. IMPCO products allow internal combustion engines to operate using gaseous f ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Corporation Files Registration Statement for Proposed Public Offering
GLEN ELLYN, Ill.--Feb. 25, 2002--Racing Champions Corporation today announced the filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed public offering of 1,500,000 shares of common stock by the Company and 3,000,000 shares of common stock by selling stockholders, consi ... Continue reading
Here is the updated USAR Points Standings for the USAR Hooters ProCup Series Southern Division. The Lucas Oil 250 presented by Jennie-O Turkey Store was held on Sunday February 24th after rain postponed the event on Saturday. South Total Pos. ... Continue reading
Extang Corporation, Press Release
Extang names Tom Bougie as National Sales Manager. Please see the attached document for details. ... Continue reading
Media Credentials for the Grand Prix of the Americas in Miami
Hello, All: Please see the following document from Raceworks, LLC, organizers of the April 5-7 Grand Prix of the Americas in Miami, regarding media credentials for the event. The Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Series will kick off its 2002 season on Saturday, April 6, as part of the Grand Prix weekend. The use of p ... Continue reading
USAR Notes from USA International Speedway
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Notes - Lucas Oil 250 presented by Jennie-O Turkey Store USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race a.. Forty-four driver attempted to qualify for the season-opening race. The four who failed to qualify were: Free Penningt ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds to Present at Robertson Stephens Technology Conference
DAYTON, Ohio--Feb. 25, 2002--The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced Lloyd "Buzz" Waterhouse, CEO, chairman and president of Reynolds, will present at the Robertson Stephens Technology Conference on Feb. 26 in San Francisco. As part of his presentation, Waterhouse will provide an overview of the company's out ... Continue reading
Forrester Research Automotive Summit Focuses On CRM Solutions For Automotive Industry
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 25, 2002---- Creating and sustaining long-term profitable relations with customers across all channels -- the idea behind customer relationship management (CRM) -- remains a challenge for auto manufacturers and dealers that lack synchronized channels and the mindset of putting the customer experience ... Continue reading
Telcontar:Microsoft Windows CE for Automotive 3.5
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 25, 2002-- Data Library and Patented Organization Tools are Crucial to Providing Customers with Compelling Location-Based Services Telcontar, the provider of the premier software platform for location-based services, today announced Microsoft Windows(R) CE for Automotive 3.5 has shipped with Telc ... Continue reading
PPG's Archinaco Announces Retirement; Bunch to Become President and COO
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 25, 2002--PPG Industries announced today that Frank A. Archinaco, executive vice president, will retire July 1 and Charles E. (Chuck) Bunch, executive vice president, has been elected president and chief operating officer, effective the same day. "Throughout his 37 years with PPG, Frank has represented ... Continue reading
LVMS expecting record crowd for UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
Despite the challenging economic conditions and some people’s reluctance to travel, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s upcoming NASCAR Winston Cup event, the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400, is on the verge of hosting its largest crowd in the five years of the event. NASCAR Weekend in Las Vegas is set for Feb. 28-March 3. ... Continue reading
LVMS to honor military during NASCAR Weekend
Military appreciation will be the overriding theme during the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400/Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. An enlistment ceremony, the naming of a portion of the speedway, flyovers by fighter jets and patriotic songs will play prominent roles in the activities of March 1-3. T ... Continue reading
Nine Winston Cup drivers entered in Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Busch Series race
LAS VEGAS – Nine NASCAR Winston Cup Series regulars will attempt to pull a weekend sweep by winning both the Sam’s Town 300 and UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. Jimmy Spencer, Mike Wallace, Kenny Wallace, Jeff Green, Jeff Burton, Stacy Compton, Ken Schrader, Michael Waltrip ... Continue reading
Entries for Sat- Sams Town 300 and Sunday's UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
LAS VEGAS – Defending race and NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon headlines a list of 45 drivers who have filed entries for Sunday’s UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “We struggled here the first few times we raced in Las Vegas, but all that changed last year,” sai ... Continue reading
UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 Has 12:30 PM PST Start Time
Race fans attending the March 3, 2002, UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 will get to sleep in an hour later than usual. Starting times have been set for the fifth annual UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 NASCAR Winston Cup event as well as the March 2, Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Busch Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The green f ... Continue reading
GM's Used Car Veep Heichel's Market Insight
FOR RELEASE: February 25, 2002 GM's Heichel Keynote Speaker at Fleet/Lease Remarketing 2002 Conference LAS VEGAS - In his keynote address today at the Fleet/Lease Remarketing 2002 Conference, Jeff Heichel, GM's director of used vehicle activities, said, "Combined industry sales for certified used vehicles will hit the ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Financial Results for 2001
INDIANAPOLIS--Feb. 25, 2002--FinishMaster, Inc. the leading national independent distributor of automotive paints and related accessories, reported today net income for the year ended December 31, 2001 increased 67% to $6,208,000 on net sales of $333,468,000, compared to net income of $3,727,000 on net sales of $337,21 ... Continue reading
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: 4 Million Off Lease Vehicled Will Flood Market
In a story written by Arlena Sawyers,Automotive News reports that off-lease '99s Come Back With a Roar Some 4 million vehicles that were leased in 1999 are coming back to the market this year, and about 57 percent of them will go to wholesale auto auctions, giving manufacturers fits as they scramble to keep inventories ... Continue reading
Forbes.Com:Keeping The Coals Hot
General Motors ' Hummer H2 is coming out this summer, but there is a second H2 model in the works, the Hummer SUT, meaning sports utility truck. Instead of a fully enclosed cargo compartment, the SUT has a small pickup box in the rear. Personally, I think the SUT is the more attractive model but it won't be out until a ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25 -- Buying and selling transportation seating products just became a lot easier thanks to a new website with reverse-auction technology, AutomotiveSeat.com. The site is the latest collaboration from e-commerce marketing firm Nexan Network (www.nexan.net) and the premier request-driven lead manageme ... Continue reading
Michelin Launches Icon Into Orbit with New Ad Campaign
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Feb. 25, 2002--The launch of a new advertising campaign from Michelin takes one small step for the tire maker and one giant leap for the Michelin Man. The Michelin Man, one of the world's most recognizable icons, takes center stage in U.S. advertising for the first time as Michelin North America intro ... Continue reading
Michelin Man Hits the Road in '' Whistle-Stop Bus Tour"
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Feb. 25, 2002--The Michelin Man, one of the world's most recognizable icons, is taking to America's roadways to win the vote for Mayor of Mobility and deliver his message of ``quality and innovation'' across the country. The whistle-stop bus tour will hit 16 cities in nine days and will also introduce ... Continue reading
Raymond Introduces New Products with Exclusive Capabilities
Asset Caption: The Accelerated-Cycle Reach-Fork® Truck uses AC drive and lift motors to enhance truck productivity, maximize energy efficiency, reduce the truck's cost of operation, and lower the cost per pallet moved. Asset Caption: Raymond's patented CoastPRO(tm) Electronic Coast Control System allows pallet truck o ... Continue reading
Sunday Notes from NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event-Gainesv ille, Fla.
NOTES FROM THE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT BEING HELD AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY Bonus awards: The Sealed Power Low Qualifier awards were earned by Jason Cannon, of Middleburg, Fla., in Top Alcohol Dragster and Jay Payne, of Claremont, Calif., in his '02 Chevrolet Camaro Top Alcohol Funny Car. Cannon, who recor ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 25, 2002--WSI Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed the sale of its Bowman Tool and Machining, Inc. subsidiary in Rochester, MN. The Company said sale proceeds totaled approximately $7.1 million in cash and assumed debt. The Bowman subsidiary, which was expected to account for approxi ... Continue reading
Canada to Showcase Its Best In Automotive Technology
DETROIT, Feb. 25 -- From headlamps to taillights, and everything in between, some 26 Canadian automotive suppliers, research and development facilities, and consortia will exhibit the hottest technologies, services and solutions now being applied in the global automotive industry.They will comprise the 72,000-square-fo ... Continue reading
Results From NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2002 Payne Blasts Past Field at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Opener at Gainesville Raceway; Gallant Also Wins GAINESVILLE, Fla. -In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 25 -- Intense competition is limiting market share and company growth within the constant velocity driveaxle and boot kit aftermarket despite increased sales generated by the success of sport utility vehicles (SUVs). New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.automotive.frost.com ), North American C ... Continue reading
Auto Production Rises in Japan
TOKYO AP reports that auto production in Japan rose in January at Toyota Motor Corp. [NYSE:TM - news], Honda Motor Co., Mazda Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., but declined at Nissan Motor Co., the Japanese automakers said Monday. Toyota said domestic production was up 5.7 percent at 273,420 in January, and worl ... Continue reading
Spartan Employees and Suppliers Donate Fire Truck to New York City
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- It all started with a single question: How can we help? Like the rest of America, the associates of Spartan Motors, Inc. asked that question in the days following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon. Like the rest of America, they prayed, they gave blood and they wrote ... Continue reading
More Good news: GM Raises Outlook, Production Schedule
NEW YORK Reuters reported good news from General Motors, who just said that it raised its estimates for first-quarter and full-year earnings and production schedules, reflecting higher than expected industry sales in the U.S. and strong retail sales of the company's vehicles. GM's current first-quarter earnings outlook ... Continue reading
Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) Announces Executive Appointments
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 25 -- Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), the automotive industry benchmark for Residual Values, announced the promotion of two executives to guide the company's future direction. John A. Blair will become the company's Chief Executive Officer and Raj Sundaram will become the company's President. ... Continue reading
General Motors Corporation $2.5 Billion Convertible
FOR RELEASE: February 25, 2002 NEW YORK -- General Motors Corporation today announced plans to offer $2.5 billion in convertible debt securities as part of a comprehensive effort to improve the company's financial flexibility. The proceeds of the offering, combined with other cash-generation initiatives, will be used t ... Continue reading
Future of Automotive Technology at SAE 2002 World Congress
DETROIT, Feb. 25 -- Delphi engineers, researchers and scientists will reveal a glimpse at the future of automotive technology March 4-7 at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 2002 World Congress by presenting 37 technical papers. Delphi experts will address the future of 42- volt, solid-oxide fuel cell and brake- ... Continue reading
World Automotive Congress Address by Carlos Ghosn
From The Horses Mouth - The Revival Process at Nissan 1-15-02 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to thank Keith Crain and Peter Brown for their kind invitation to speak here once again at the Automotive News World Congress. There's always something special here in Detroit, something extravagant, that makes us ... Continue reading
2002 Geneva Motor Show: Three New Cars and Two Concepts Show Nissan’s Present and Future
At the 2002 Geneva Motor Show Nissan will present three new production cars in what is a significant moment in the revision of the European line-up. The bold new Primera epitomises the future direction of Nissan's passenger cars. The recently launched X-TRAIL, the new Terrano and the fully redesigned Pickup certify tha ... Continue reading
Lada still rules car market in Russia
MOSCOW, Feb 25 Reuters, in a feature story, reported that the Lada may be the butt of many jokes in the West, but in Russia it's the country's top selling car despite the post-Soviet chance to buy foreign vehicles. The standard model, known as a Zhiguli in Russia but usually simply as a Lada in the West, epitomises the ... Continue reading
THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF INTEREST IN THE NEW USAC FORD FOCUS MIDGET PROGRAM .. HERE'S THE PLACE TO FIND OUT EVERTHING YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT 'EM: www.focusmidgets.com I CONSIDER THIS NEW GRASSROOTS DIVISION TO BE THE "FORMULA FORD" OF OVAL TRACK RACING ... AND IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY IS PROUD OF THE SMALL PART THAT ... Continue reading
J.Gordon is top Chevy finisher at Rockingham - Feb. 24
TEAM MONTE CARLO Contact: Nancy Wager Subway 400 Race Notes GM Racing Communications Sunday, February 24, 2002 nmwager@aol.com North Carolina Speedway Page 1 Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet was the top finisher for Team Monte Carlo when the Subway 400 at North Carolina Speedway ended under caution. G ... Continue reading
MILAN, Feb 23 A Reuters story stated that Fiat's Honorary President Gianni Agnelli said on Saturday he had full confidence in the management of the Italian carmaker whose shares hit nine-year lows on Friday. His comment came after a newspaper reported that Fiat's Chief Executive Officer Paolo Cantarella would resign at ... Continue reading
Carmichael Wins 4th At Georgia Dome
AMA / EA Sports Supercross Series Round 8: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA Saturday, February 23, 2002 Honda Racing's Ricky Carmichael simply dominated the technical Georgia Dome race track from start to finish. RC started off the night by winning his heat race over Pastrana and McGrath. In the main event, RC pulled the hole ... Continue reading
Kirch says F1 sale would be bitter option
FRANKFURT, Feb 23 Reuters reported that Leo Kirch, owner of debt-stricken KirchGruppe, was quoted on Saturday as saying it would be a bitter option to give up his stake in Formula One motor racing to help the German media firm to come to terms with its debts. ``The purchase of Formula One... was a peak in my career so ... Continue reading
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